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Jennifer W. Rodriguez, PT, MHS

Associate Professor

Office:
University of Colorado Denver
Physical Therapy Program - C244
Education Building 2 South
13121 E. 17th Avenue
Room 3121
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone:
303-724-9136
Email:
jenny.rodriguez@ucdenver.edu

Professional Credentials, Licensure, Certification(s) and Curriculum Vitae

  • Licensed P.T. in Colorado
  • Credentialed Trainer; APTA CI Education and Credentialing Program

Institution & Location Degree Yr. Conferred Field of Study

  • Washington University MHS 1990 Physical Therapy St. Louis , MO

  • Washington University BS 1982 Physical Therapy St. Louis , MO

Offices, Membership in Professional Organizations, Advisory Councils, Boards, etc.

  • APTA – Sections: Education, Health Policy, Legislation, & Administration; Clinical Education Special Interest Group
  • Clinical Instructor Education Board
  • Northwest Intermountain Clinical Education Consortium (NIC)
  • Clinical Educators Forum (CEF)
  • Consultant - Mental Health Training Grant - CU Aging Center

Major Research and Professional Interests

  • Clinical Education
  • Links between Performance on Standardized Patient Assessments and Clinical Performance
  • Coordinator of Community Volunteer Program
  • Impact of service learning on professional growth

Clinical Practice

  • Stout Street Clinic (monthly)
  • Persons with neurological conditions and older adults

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Director of Clinical Education
  • Foundations in Physical Therapy
  • Service Learning Component
  • Faculty Liaison for Standardized Patient Assessments

Service Activities

  • Stout Street Clinic
  • Coordinate Service Learning Component
  • 9 News Health Fair

Recent Publications

Rapport, MJ, Stelzner D, and Rodriguez, J. The doctor of physical therapy degree: A new curriculum for a new degree. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services. 2007; 26(1): 63-76.

Abstract: Rodriguez J and Weil D. Development of a free web-based resource site for clinical instructors: A pilot experience. American Physical Therapy Association. Abstracts from the 2007 APTA Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, June, 2007

Abstract: O’Hara R, Stelzner D, and Rodriguez J. The use of standardized patients as a new assessment tool in a physical therapy curriculum. American Physical Therapy Association. Abstracts from the 2007 APTA Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, June, 2007