Bernadette Martin, MA, BScPT

Teaching Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Physical Therapy

Contact

Teaching Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Physical Therapy
Email
bm4@ualberta.ca
Phone
(780) 492-8749
Address
3-02 Corbett (E.A.) Hall
8205 - 114 St NW
Edmonton AB
T6G 2G4

Overview

About

Credentials

    • MA Communications and Technology - University of Alberta - 2004
    • BSc Physical Therapy - University of Alberta - 1982

    Background Information

    • Joined the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine in 2005 and have focused mainly on teaching, professional program and continuing professional education (CPE) curricular development 
    • Current focus is CPE and development of external partnerships
    • Teaching areas include Anatomy and Professional Issues (Interprofessional Teamwork, Professional Communication)
    • Physical Therapist Clinical Experience includes work in MSK/Trauma, Movement Disorders, SCI and FES and Public Practice Administration



    Research

    Current Areas of Research/Evaluation

    • Distributed Education Model for delivery of MScPT Program
    • Integration of Internationally Educated PTs into the Canadian Health Workforce
    • Authentic Assessment and Evaluation





      Teaching

      Teaching Interests 

      • Use of technology in education
      • Anatomy 
      • Interprofessional Teamwork
      • Advanced Communication Strategies - Motivational Interviewing

      Courses

      PTHER 516 - Anatomy

      Anatomy of the upper limb, lower limb and trunk. Specific emphasis on knowledge of joints, ligaments, nerve supply and deep muscles.


      PTHER 526 - Professional Issues III

      The study of professional roles, responsibilities and essential competencies within public and private practice with an emphasis on professional communication, assignment of care to physical therapy assistants, patient and colleague education, patient safety, organizational structures, health policy and administration. Prerequisite: PTHER 525.


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