CURRICULUM VITAE - University of Nevada, Las Vegas
CURRICULUM VITAE
Sue E Schuerman, PT, GCS, MBA, PhD
Assistant Professor
Director of Clinical Education
Physical Therapy Department, SAHS, UNLV
4505 S Maryland Parkway, PO Box 453029
Las Vegas NV 89154-3029
702-895-4768
EDUCATION
Pre-Physical Therapy Education
University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. 9/1970-12/1971; 1/1973-5/1973
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Rotary International Scholarship, College of Dentistry, 2/1972-11/1972
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, May 1975
Division of Physical Therapy Education, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE, Anatomy Department, 1/77-6/79. Worked on M.S. in Anatomy. Completed course work but did not complete thesis.
Master of Business Administration, June 1990
University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Doctor of Philosophy, Medical Studies in Interdepartmental Areas, December 1998
Graduate College, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Licensure
State of Nevada, Physical Therapy, May 2000, #1440
State of Nebraska, Physical Therapy, June 1975, #292
Certifications
Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, 1993-2003
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
Extension to 2004 for service on Geriatric Specialty Council (GSC), ABPTS
Recertified 2004-2014
Credentialed Clinical Instructor, APTA’s Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. 5/3-4/08.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
University of Nevada Las Vegas Physical Therapy Department
Assistant Professor/Director of Clinical Education 7/1/07 to present
Assistant Professor, 7/1/06 to present
Visiting Assistant Professor, 8/1/05 to 6/30/06
Adjunct Faculty, 8/00-8/05
University of Nebraska College of Medicine and Medical Center
Courtesy Faculty, Division of Physical Therapy Education, School of Allied Health Professions, 1/00 to present
Faculty, Teaching Improvement Seminar (TIPS), School of Allied Health Professions, 9/6/94-12/31/99
Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, School of Allied Health Professions, 7/1/91-12/31/99
Assistant Director, Division of Physical Therapy Education, School of Allied Health Professions, 7/1/91-2/1/96
Acting Director, Division of Physical Therapy Education, School of Allied Health Professions, 1/1/94-3/31/94 to cover for Director’s leave of absence
Graduate Assistant, Department of Anatomy, 1/77-6/79
Volunteer Instructor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, School of Allied Health Professions, 9/77-6/79
Volunteer Instructor, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 9/77-6/79
GRANT/CONTRACT SUPPORT
Mountain West CTR-IN Pilot Grant. Effects of Locomotion-Induced Shock Loading on Tibiofemoral Bone Stress Injury. Kai-Yu Ho, PI, Co-PI with Szu-Ping Lee and Ba Ming. Submitted 11/5/2013. Not funded.
HRSA through the NGEC. Geriatric Education Centers – Subaward to add Alzheimer’s Education to Diabetes Workshops. 7/1/2013-6/30/2014. $84,343.
Internal Grant: School of Nursing, UNLV.
“Self-management and Quality of Life of Overweight/Obese Women with Knee Osteoarthritis.” $24, 451. 5/24/12.
HRSA through the NGEC. 5 year grant for $434,055 7/1/10-6/30/14. Geriatric Education Centers – Interprofessional Workshops for Caregivers of Older Adults with Diabetes – faculty member with Georgia Dounis, PI and Susan VanBeuge, Co-PI.
Applied for UNLV New Faculty Investigator Grant Spring 2007 – denied
APTA Foundation Grant for Doctoral Research, $1000, 7/97-6/98
CONSULTING POSITIONS
Per diem physical therapist. Rehabilitation Department, Boulder City Hospital, Boulder City, NV. Shannon Shepherd, PT, MPT, Supervisor. 1/05-present.
Part time physical therapist. Mountain View Care Center, Boulder City, NV, Arnie Schaeffer, Administrator. 5/05-7/05.
Per diem physical therapist. Boulder City Home Health Care, Boulder City, NV, Pat Clayton, RN, Supervisor. 9/03-7/05 full time; perdiem 7/05 to present.
Per diem physical therapist. Creekside Home Health Care, Las Vegas, NV, Duane May, PT, Supervisor. 8/02-8/05.
Per diem physical therapist. Physical and Occupational Therapy Department, Desert Springs Hospital, Cindee Gaffney, PT, Supervisor. 5/01-12/03, 5/05.
Per diem and alternate weekend physical therapist. Rehabilitation Department, Boulder City Hospital, Boulder City, NV, Mike Herlihy, OTR/L, Supervisor. 3/01-5/04.
Management Consultant. Nebraska Health System OT & PT Services, Omaha, NE, Mark Longacre, PT, MPT, Clinical Coordinator. Assisted OT & PT Services in setting up quality assurance program oversight committee and subcommittees. 11/99-3/00.
Content Expert. Rehab Partners, Methodist Hospital OT, Omaha, NE. Under Mike J Rennick, PT, Director of OT/PT. Provided series of 8 seminars on theory and clinical use of ultrasound and electrical stimulation for occupational therapists. 1/00-4/00.
Management Consultant. School of Allied Health Professions, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Under Mary Haven, MS, Associate Dean. Provided module on communication with patients and professionals for Introduction to Health Care course at Native American Reservations in Winnebago and Macy, Nebraska. 3/1/2000.
Per diem physical therapist. Alegent Health Home Health and Hospice, Omaha, NE, Cassie Heim, RN, Supervisor. 9/1999-12/1999.
Invited content expert/guest lecturer on electrotherapy. University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA. 2/14-16/95, 2/21-22/95; 1/23-25/96, 1/30-2/1/96; 2/25-27/95, 3/11-13/97
Per diem physical therapist (1/2 day per week). Geriatric Rehab Unit (acute care-geriatric setting), Nebraska Health System-University Hospital, Omaha, NE, Cindy Poole, PT, Supervisor and Mark Longacre, PT, OT/PT Supervisor. Vacation coverage July 1993; clinical practice 1/1994-8/1996; 1/1999-8/1999.
Reviewer of physical therapy related content. The Center for Human Nutrition’s Nutrition Guide for Health Care Professionals: Enhancing Nutritional Status and Physical Activity in the Older Adult. 2/1998, Omaha, NE. Submitted to Sugar Association for publication, 1998, not published.
Per diem physical therapist. University Hospital Physical Therapy Clinic, Omaha, NE, Mark Longacre, PT, Supervisor. Treatment of patients with lymphedema variable hours per week as needed. 9/1996-5/1998.
Per diem physical therapist. Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) Physical Therapy Clinic, Omaha, NE, Kathy Bruning, PT, Supervisor. Provided back-up coverage for Laura Hill, PhD, PT as part of Division of Physical Therapy Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 20 hour per week contract with VAMC for staffing and education. 10/1995-10/1996.
Per diem physical therapist. Rehab Visions at the Ambassador Care Center, Omaha, NE, Mary Kay Parks, PT, Supervisor. Provided vacation coverage for staff PT, 7/5-7/8/1994.
Management consultant. Physical Therapy Clinic, University Hospital, Omaha, NE, Luci Koenig, PT, Clinic Supervisor. Provided consultation in preparation for JCAHO Accreditation Site Visit, Summer/Fall 1994.
Management consultant. Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE, Kirk Peck, Program Director. Provided consultation for program development and accreditation requirements. 1/1994-3/1994.
Per diem physical therapist (1/2 day per week). Working Back Institute at Aksarben Manor, Omaha, NE, Karen Brown, PT, Owner. Clinical practice in skilled nursing facility. Summer 1993-Spring 1994.
Per diem physical therapist (1/2 day per week). University Hospital Physical Therapy Clinic, Omaha, NE, Beth Baumgarten, PT Clinic Supervisor. Clinical practice in acute care – primarily geriatrics. Fall 1991-Spring 1993.
MILITARY SERVICE
None
HONORS AND AWARDS
Phi Kappa Phi. Inducted into UNLV’s Phi Kappa Phi 2011
Mary Ellen Sacksteder Award for Service to the Chapter, Nebraska Chapter, APTA, April, 2000
Teacher of the Year Award, SAHP, UNMC. 5/6/98
Nominated for Alvin Earle Outstanding Health Sciences Educator Award, UNMC Student Senate, 4/28/98
Outstanding Professor Award from Physical Therapy Student Magazine. Submitted by UNMC Division of Physical Therapy Education Class of 1995. Spring 1994
Teacher of the Year Award, School of Allied Health Professions, UNMC, 5/3/93
Who’s Who Among Young American Women, 1978
Who’s Who Among Students of American Colleges and Universities, 1975
Rotary International Undergraduate Scholarship for Study Abroad, Year of 1972
Alpha Lambda Delta, Freshmen Women’s Academic Honorary, 1971
MEMBERSHIPS AND OFFICES IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Physical Therapy Association
Nevada Chapter, 5/2000 to present
Mentor to President and Executive Director 10/12 to present
Chair CSM 2014 Pre-Conference Task Force 9/13 to 2/4/2014
Chair, Political Action Committee, 10/08 to 11/1/12
President, 7/07 to 10/08
Vice President, 3/06 to 7/07
Continuing Education Committee Member, 3/06 to 10/08
Nominating Committee, 6/2007 – 10/08; Chair 10/08-11/1/12; Member 11/1/12 to present
Interim President-Elect, 11/2005 – 3/2006
Bylaws Committee Chair, 3/2004 to 11/1/11; Member 11/1/11 to present
Chapter Secretary, 3/2001-3/2003
Southern District Public Relations Committee, 6/2000-6/2002
Research Committee, 11/2000-11/2002
Nebraska Chapter, 1975-1979; 1991-2000
Chapter Historian, 10/1997-4/2000
Legislative Committee, 10/1995-10/1998
Chapter President, 10/1995-10/1997
Delegate to House of Delegates, APTA, 6/1995
Chapter Vice President, 10/1993-10/1995
Newsletter Committee, 1977-1979; 9/1991-10/1995
Pennsylvania Chapter, 1989-1991
Southwestern District Communications Committee Chair, 8/1990-6/1991 and member 9/1989-6/1991
Massachusetts Chapter, 1983-1989
Delegate to House of Delegates, APTA, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989
Chapter Communications Committee Chair, 10/1984-6/1986 and member 1983-1986
Cape Cod District Chair, 10/1984-10/1985
Cape Cod District Communications Committee Chair, 10/1983-10/1984
Texas Chapter, 1979-1983
Southeast District Communications Committee Chair, 10/1981-3/1983
Gulf Coast District Newsletter Coordinator, 1980-1981
Sections of the APTA
Section on Geriatrics
Editor of GeriNotes, Section Newsletter, 2/00-2/02
Invited Platform Vice-Chair, World Confederation of Physical Therapy, 6/1995, Washington DC
Member
Section on Clinical Electrophysiology, 1992-1999
Section on Home Health, 1997-2000; 2002-2005
Various years, Section on Acute Care, Section on Oncology, Section on Education, Section on Health Policy
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
Appointed Member, ABPTS, 7/07 to 7/11
Represented Geriatric Specialty Council 7/07-5/08
Represent Women’s Health Specialty Council 7/07 to 7/11
Invited Member, Description of Specialist Practice Revision Task Force for Geriatric Specialty Council, 2005-2006
Geriatric Specialty Council Member (by appointment), 8/1999-7/2003
Item Writer, SACE, Spring 1997-Fall 1998
SACE Item Writing Workshops, 2/1994, 2/1995, 2/2000, 2/2001, 2/2002, 2/2003
Geriatric Specialty Council Item Review and Cut Score Task Force (invited member), 8/1994, 8/1995
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)
Chair, Newsletter Subcommittee, Communications Task Force, ACAPT
3/12-3/13
Member, 3/13-12/13 when Task Force reorganized
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS/SERVICE AT UNLV
Served on 9 M.S. Thesis Comms (as outside member) for Dept of Kines & Nutr in 2013
Served on 1 PhD Dissertation Committee (as outside member) for SON in 2013
Served on 1 M.S. Thesis Committee (as outside member) for SON in 2013
Member, SAHS, UNLV Faculty Review Committee, Fall, 2012
Chair, SAHS Clinical Education Committee, Fall 2012 to present
Member, Faculty Search Committees (3) 2011-2012
Member, Admissions Committee, UNLVPT 7/2005 to present
Campus Affairs Committee, Faculty Senate, 9/09-present
Bylaws Committee, Faculty Senate, 9/10-9/1/11
Graduation Marshal for Winter Commencement, SAHS, UNLV, 12/2007-2013
Orientation Day Chair for Class of 2011, Physical Therapy Department, UNLV
3/08 – 6/08
Chair, Search Committee, Assistant Director of Parking and Transportation, UNLV,
11/07-3/08
Parking Advisory Committee, UNLV, 9/06-present
Chair, 2/07-9/08
Vice Chair, 9/06 to 2/07
Academic Review Committee, Physical Therapy Department, UNLV
Member 9/06-6/08
Chair 8/07 – 3/08; 9/1/10 to present
Admissions Committee, Physical Therapy Department, UNLV
Member 8/07 – present
Chair, Search Committee, 3 Assistant Professor Positions,
Physical Therapy Department, UNLV
5/07-7/07
Graduate Curriculum Committee, School of Health and Human Sciences, UNLV
9/05-present
Educational Outcomes Assessment Committee, Division of PT Education, UNMC. 10/1998-12/1999
Continuing Education Committee, SAHP, UNMC. 9/1998- 8/1999
JCAHO Evaluation Oversight Committee, University Hospital, 9/1998-8/1999
Educational Outcomes Assessment Task Force, UNMC, Bob Binhammer, PhD, Chair. 11/1996-12/1999.
Outcomes Assessment Task Force, SAHP, UNMC, Cheri Fisher, RT, Radiology, Chair. 12/1995-3/1996
MVP Oversight Committee, UNMC. 3/1996-12/1999
Student Life Center Dedication Week Committee, UNMC, Ronald G Abdouch, Public Affairs, Chair. 12/1995-2/1996
Scholastic Performance Evaluation Committee, Division of PT Education, UNMC. 11/1993-1/1996
Public Awareness and Recruitment Committee, SAHP, UNMC. 9/1993-9/1994
Associate Dean’s Faculty Advisory Board, SAHP, UNMC. 9/1993-2/1/1996
Diagnostic Medical Sonography ATL Student Excellence Scholarship Committee, SAHP, UNMC. 11/1992-11/1994
Student Discipline Hearing Committee, SAHP, UNMC. July 1992
Associate Dean’s Core Course Subcommittee, SAHP, UNMC. 3/25/1992
Admissions Committee, Division of PT Education, UNMC. 1991-1999
Promotion and Tenure Committee, SAHP, UNMC. 12/16/1991
Associate Dean’s Faculty Advisory Committee, SAHP, UNMC. 8/1991-8/1992
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Presentation: Maintaining Good Balance As We Age – Stan Lieburn Senior Center, 12/08
Presentation: The Aging Spine – Retired Operating Engineers Club, 10/08
Presentation: The Aging Spine – Stan Lieburn Senior Center, 6/08
Hippotherapy Volunteer for Dream Therapies Second Annual Horse Show, 4/6/08
Presentation: Protecting Those Aging Joints – Stan Lieburn Senior Center, 2/25/08,
1-3:30 PM, for Recreation Director
Pool Therapy at Las Vegas Senior Center Pool with Prof. Peter Altenburger, 9/16/05, 10/14/05, 11/11/05, 3/10/06, 4/14/06, 9/8/06, 10/13/06, 11/17/06
Master Gardener Program, University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension Division
Course work Spring 2003 (60 hours)
Certified 11/2004
50 hours of volunteer time per year 2004-2005
Published article in newsletter
Resigned December 2005 secondary to work commitments
Secretary, Crown Pointe Homeowners Association, 3/2002-1/2005
Platelet Donor, United Blood Services, as called. 2002 to present
Public Relations Committee, Southern District, Nevada Chapter, APTA
Health Fair, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Spring 2001
Fit Kids, Redrock Elementary School 10/20/00
Fit Kids, Centennial HS Special Ed, Fall 2000
Strength & Balance Screening, Sun City Summerlin, 10/25/00
Strengthen Your Future, Lecture, Sun City Anthem, 11/10/2000
What is the APTA? For Creighton University Students. Representing Nebraska Chapter, APTA. 9/4/1997
Monroe Jr H.S. Math and Science Family Night. 4/24/1997
Inservices for competency checks to UNMC PT/OT staff, 4 hours. 2/17-21/1997
YWCA Career Exploration Program. Mentored 6 students at UNMC for Multicultural Affairs Department. 11/11/1996
“Muscles and Motion Lab.” For Fontennelle Elementary fourth graders at “A Day at College,” UNMC, Omaha, NE. 5/10/1996
UNMC Senior Health and Fitness Fair with Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, University Hospital, Omaha, NE. 5/29/1996
UNMC Parents Night with Benson H.S. Adopt-a-School, Omaha, NE. For parents and children at Benson interested in health professions. 3/21/1996
Elkhorn Woman’s Club, Elkhorn, NE. 9/1995-4/2000
Service to community at park gardens and library
Secretary and Publicity Committee Chair, 5/1998-12/2000
Vice President, 5/1997-5/1998
Membership Co-Chair, 5/1996-5/1997
Tutor for English as a second language, 1.5 hrs/wk, 4/3/1995-9/1/1995
Bryan Jr. H.S. Mini Health Career Day, UNMC, 4/22/1994
Health Fair of the Midlands Fitness Screening for the Eastern District, NE Chapter, APTA, Aksarben, Omaha, NE. 4/5/1994
Nebraska State Legislator Fitness Screening for Nebraska Chapter, APTA, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE. 3/22/1994
Physical Therapy Booth, UNMC Health/Science Meet, UNMC. Summer, 1993
Hostess for All Alumni Open House for new Outpatient Care Center, UNMC, 4/18/1993
Plateletpheresis Donor, American Red Cross, Omaha, NE. 11/1991-12/1999.
Sierra Club Service Volunteer, Omaha, NE. 7/1991-7/1996
Literacy Volunteer Instructor, Westmoreland County Literacy Council, Greensburg, PA, 2 hrs/wk. May 1990-May 1991
Volunteer. Jeannette District Memorial Hospital Wellness Center, Greensburg Mall, 3 hrs/wk. 1990-1991
Instructor. Low-intensity aerobic exercise classes for employees with orthopedic problems, Jeannette District Memorial Hospital, Jeannette, PA, 2 hrs/wk. 1990- 1991
Community Nursing Service Professional Advisory Committee, Jeannette, PA. 6/1990- 5/1991
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Fall River, MA
BoD Nominating Committee, 6/1988-5/1989
BoD President, 6/1986-5/1988
BoD First Vice President, 6/1985-5/1986
Big Sister 9/1983-9/1984
Junior Achievement (JA) Co-Sponsor, Charlton Memorial Hospital JA Company, Fall River, MA. 1984-1985
Instructor. Low-intensity exercise classes for employees and public with orthopedic problems, Charlton Memorial Hospital. 1987-1989
Hospice of Fall River, MA. Instructed volunteers in body mechanics and transfer techniques. 1983-1986
Girl Scout Volunteer Co-Leader, Brownsville, TX. 1980-1981
YWCA Mastectomy Advisory Council, Omaha, NE. 1976-1977
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Dounis G, Ditmyer M, VanBeuge S, Schuerman S, McClain M, Dounis K, Mobley C. Interprofessional faculty development: integration of oral health into the geriatric diabetes curriculum, from theory to practice. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 2014:7;1-9.
Nelson A, Schuerman S, VanBeuge S, Ditmyer M, Dounis G. Outcomes from an interprofessional workshop for healthcare providers of older adults with type 2 diabetes. Poster. Accepted for CSM, 2014, Las Vegas, NV.
Nelson A, Schuerman S, VanBeuge S, Ditmyer M, Dounis G. Outcomes from an interprofessional workshop for healthcare providers of older adults with type 2 diabetes. Poster. 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Scholarship Day, UNLV Division of Health Sciences, Las Vegas, NV, 4/16/13.
Schuerman S, Lemons J, Sheesley D, Sutton R. Supervised lower extremity strengthening program to improve function in women over fifth with knee osteoarthritis: a time series design. Poster. CSM 2012, Chicago, IL.
Schuerman S, Bowles C, Kruskall L, Hackie M, Sullivan PM, Landers M. Pilot Study: Effect of Pilates Training in Postmenopausal Women. Submitted to Journal of Body Works and Movement Therapy 7/10. Received reviewers feedback from Editor, Dr. Leon Chaitow, on 8/5/2010 requesting revisions and resubmission. Currently working on requested revisions. Will resubmit December 2012.
Schuerman S, Appuglise L, Anderson T, Squire C. An Exploratory Study on the Dynamic Q-Angle as a Potential Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis in Postmenopausal Women: Relationships with Lower Extremity Strength, Gait, and Balance. Poster submitted, accepted, and presented for APTA: CSM 2011. 2/11/11. New Orleans, LA.
Young D, Schuerman S, Flynn K, Hartig K, Moss D, Pridham S. Reliability and responsiveness of an 18 ste, 10-g monofilament examination for assessment of protective foot sensation. .
Wallmann H, Alpert P, Kruskall L, Schuerman S. Administration of an Exercise Regimen in Assisted-Living Facilities to Improve Balance and Activities of Daily Living. Home Health Care Management & Practice. 2009;21(6): pages.
Ingram A, Schuerman S, Hickman R. Overhead Harness Training to Improve Functional Transfers and Gait: A Single Case Study of a Patient with Cerebrovascular Accident-Induced Ataxia. Poster. Division of Health Sciences 2nd Interdisciplinary Research Scholarship Day (IRSD), 4/16/09, UNLV.
Ingram A, Schuerman S, Hickman R. Overhead Harness Training to Improve Functional Transfers and Gait: A Single Case Study of a Patient with Cerebrovascular Accident-Induced Ataxia. Poster. CSM, Las Vegas, NV, 2/09. .
McWhorter JW, Schuerman S, Bartholomew M, Russell M, Docter C. The Effects of Loaded Versus Unloaded Activities on Foot Volumetrics in Older Healthy Adults. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2008; 3(1): 33-40.
Landers MR, Backlund A, Davenport J, Fortune J, Schuerman S, Altenburger P. Postural instability in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease: discriminating fallers from non-fallers based on standardized clinical measures. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 2008;32:56-61.
McWhorter JW, Bartholomew M, Russell M, Docter C, Schuerman S. The Effects of Loaded Versus Unloaded Activities on Foot Volumetrics in Older Adults. .
Schuerman S, Altenburger P, Altenburger B, Backlund A, Mazzini L, Wetzel N. Body-Weight Support Treadmill Training to Improve Function in a Patient Post Brainstem CVA with Ataxia. Poster: .
Mazzini L, Honour E, Wetzel, N, Schuerman S, Altenburger B. Normative Data on Knee Valgus Angle, Lower Extremity Strength, and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women. Platform Presentation for Women’s Health Section. APTA’s CSM 2008, Nashville, TN, 2/9/08. .
Krum L, Schuerman S, Colton M, Fogg M, George S, Kocher K, Alpert P, Landers M. Female Collegiate Athletes: Relationship of Quadriceps Angle, Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Muscular Strength, Body Composition, and Calcium Intake Across Sports. Platform Presentation for Women’s Health Section. .
Schuerman SE. The Older Adult with COPD. In: Thompson, M, ed. Monograph for Section on Geriatrics, APTA, Home Study Course. June-November, 2005.
McWhorter JW, Schuerman SE. Balance and Aging. In: Wallmann HW, ed. Balance. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co. March 2002; 11(1): 111-130.
Schuerman SE. Standing Posture Exercise and Thoracic Kyphosis in Women with Osteoporosis. Physical Therapy 1999: Annual Conference and Exposition of the APTA, Washington, DC, 6/6/1999; PL-RR-225-S: p S76.
Schuerman SE. Relationships between postural exercise and risk factors for falling in individuals with osteoporosis. Submitted to Archives of PM&R, 12/1998. Rejected 2/1999.
Schuerman SE. Relationships between postural exercise and risk factors for falling in individuals with osteoporosis. Dissertation. University of Nebraska Medical center. November 1993.
Schuerman SE. The physical therapist’s role in the management of osteoporosis. In: Avers D, ed. Osteoporosis. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America. June 1998;6(2):199-210.
Willett G, Schuerman S, Boonyawiroj E, Fuchs R, Bilek L, Norman J. A description of one programs’ experience utilizing final-year physical therapy students as teaching assistants. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Spring 1998;12(1).
Schuerman SE. Thermal agents for inflammatory arthritis. In: Melvin J, Jensen G, eds. Rheumatologic Rehabilitation Series Volume I: Assessment and Management. Bethesda, MD; American Occupational Therapy Association. 1998: 323-334.
Schuerman SE, Willett GM, Boonyawiroj EB, Fuchs RH, Hill LD, Norman JF. Final-year physical therapy students as laboratory teaching assistants. Proceedings of the SCPT accepted for platform presentation at the 12th International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Washington, DC. 6/26/1995. Abstract # PL-SE-0487-M, p 487.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITITES
Department of Physical Therapy. University of Nevada Las Vegas
DPT 731 Foundations of Observation & Assessment Lab – Fall 2011-12 – Assist with 4 laboratory check-offs and final practical exam
DPT 730 & 731 Foundations of Observation & Assessment Lecture & Lab – 4 credit hours, Fall 2010 – Co-instructor
DPT 732 Therapeutic Exercise – 3 credit hours, Spring 2011 – Co-instructor
DPT 747 Geriatric Examination & Intervention – 1 credit hour, Spring 2007 – present
Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor, 7/1/07 to present
Responsible for:
DPT 761 Supervised Clinical Education I – 3 credit hours
DPT 762 Supervised Clinical Education II – 5 credit hours
DPT 763 Supervised Clinical Education III – 5 credit hours
DPT 764 Supervised Clinical Education IV – 6 credit hours
Assist in DPT 730 Foundations, Fall 2007, Fall 2008
Teach Geriatrics Module in DPT 755, Spring 2008, Spring 2009
Teach DPT 751, Women’s Health, Summer 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Lecture/Lab in Aquatic Therapy for DPT 732, Spring 2008, Lab Spring 2009
Supervision of Student Group in DPT 787, Spring 2006-2008
Becoming a CI Lecture for DPT 721, Spring 2008, Spring 2009
Application for Licensure Lecture for DPT 721, Spring 2008
Physical Therapy Lecture for KIN 316 Motor Development Across the Lifespan – Vaune Kadlubek, Instructor, 12/2/08
Assistant Professor, 7/1/06 to 6/30/07
DPT 720 Professional Development (2 cr hrs) – Fall 2006
DPT 730 Foundations of Observation and Assessment (4 cr hrs) – Fall 2006
DPT 721 Advanced Topics (2 cr hrs) – Spring 2007
DPT 755 Geriatric and Pediatric Rehabilitation (3 cr hrs) – Spring 2007
DPT 722 Issues in Rural Health (1 cr hr) – Summer 2007
DPT 751 Women’s Health in Physical Therapy (2 cr hrs) – Summer 2007
DPT 751 Transitional DPT - Women’s Health in Physical Therapy (2 cr hrs) – Summer 2007
DPT 772 Physical Therapy Administration (2 cr hrs) – Summer 2007
Visiting Assistant Professor. 8/1/05 to 6/30/06
Summer Semester 2006
DPT 722 Rural Health Seminar (2 cr hrs)
DPT 753 Electrotherapy (2 cr hrs)
DPT 753 Physical Therapy Administration (2 cr hrs)
Spring Semester 2006
DPT 721 Advanced Topics (2 cr hrs)
DPT 732 Therapeutic Exercise (3 cr hrs)
DPT 755 Geriatrics and Pediatrics (3 cr hrs)
Fall Semester 2005
DPT 785 Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (3 cr hrs)
DPT 730 Foundations of Observation and Assessment (4 cr hrs)
DPT 720 Professional Development (2 cr hrs)
Adjunct Professor
Instructor, DPT 753, Electrotherapy, Summer 2005.
Coordinated PTS 730, Foundations of Observation and Assessment for Laura LaPorta Krum, Fall 2004, Fall 2000.
Coordinating PTS 772, Physical Therapy Administration, Summer 2001-present
Coordinating PTS 722, Issues in Rural Health Seminar, Summer 2001-present
Guest Lecturer, PTS 755 Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan, Geriatrics lectures, Spring 2002-2005
University of Nebraska Medical Center – Guest Faculty
Guest Faculty, School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Under Course Coordinator, Mary Haven, MS, Associate Dean. Provided module on reimbursement for SAHP Management Course. Spring 2001.
Guest Faculty, Division of Physical Therapy Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Under Course Coordinator, Kyle Meyer, MPH, MS, PT. Provided module on documentation for PT students in PHYT 318 Professional Relations Course. Spring 2000.
Guest Faculty, School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), University of Nebraska Medical center, Omaha, NE. Under Course Coordinator, Mary Haven, MS, Associate Dean. Provided modules on office management and reimbursement for PT students as part of an Interdisciplinary SAHP Management Course. 4/10/00.
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Division of Physical Therapy Education, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Medicine – Assistant Professor
Co-coordinator
PHYT 510, Differential Diagnosis, Fall 1999
Clinical Education Seminar, 10/1999
Provided Modules for:
PHYT 318 Professional Practice Expectations – Documentation and Licensure. Spring 1999
Coordinator
PHYT 412 Electrotherapy, Fall 1991-Fall 1997. Merged course with PHY 310 in Spring 1998.
PHYT 516 Seminar in PT Management, 1991-1995. Assisted coordinator 1996- 1999.
PHYT 310 Theory and Procedures of PT. Spring 1991-1999. Changed name to Physical Agents, Spring 1998
Lecturer (with or without labs)
OB/GYN PT in PHYT 510, Fall 1993-Fall 1996
Geriatric PT in PHYT 415, Fall 1993-Fall 1999
Industrial PT in PHYT 415, Fall of 1991-Fall of 19996
Differential Diagnosis in PHYT 420, Fall of 1992, Spring of 1993-1995
Functional Anatomy in PHYT 303, Spring 1991-1992, Fall 1999
PHYT 314, Therapeutic Exercise I, 1991-1996 (labs)
Aging and deconditioning modules 1992-1996
PHYT 323 Evaluation Methods and Program Planning (labs). Summer 1996
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in PHYT 414, Fall 1997-Fall 1999
Teaching Improvement Seminars (TIPS), SAHP, UNMC TIPS, Writing Objectives and Effective Presentations. Fall 1996-Fall 1999
Balance Assessment Lab (4 hours), Occupational therapy students at Creighton University with Helene Lohman, OTR/L, MS. November 1997
Prescribing Electrical Stimulation lecture and lab form@ ICE Selective “Referrals for Rehabilitation” coordinated by Patricia A Hageman, PhD, PT, Div of PT Ed, UNMC, 2 hours. Spring 1998.
OUTSIDE SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
Experts in Arthritis. U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative. Centennial Hills Active Adult Center. 10/9/13.
Fit to a T: Osteoporosis. U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative. Centennial Hills Active Adult Center. 9/16/13.
STEADI. OLLI – Professor’s Choice Class - Brian Clayton. 9/9/13.
STEADI. ASDO. 8/28/13.
Fit to a T: Osteoporosis. U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative. Centennial Hills Active Adult Center. 4/17/13.
Fall Prevention. Geriatric Residency Program, UNSOM, Las Vegas, NV. 3/21/13.
Invited Commencement Speaker. Carrington College PTA Program 1st Commencement. Las Vegas, NV. 6/3/12.
Invited Presentation: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, UNLV Chapter 100 Member Showcase Lecture. “Before the Fall: Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Osteoporosis.” 11/14/12.
Maintaining and Improving Balance. OLLI Brown Bag Tuesday. UNLV. 3/13/12.
Cleveland Clinic – Lou Ruvo Center Lunch and Learn. Presented “Making Life Easier in the Home with Adaptive Equipment” on 2/16/11.
Functional Tests. Presentation. Southern District, Nevada Chapter, APTA. 1/11/06.
New Research on Osteoarthritis. Presentation. Southern District, Nevada Chapter, APTA. 10/11/05
Advances in Geriatric Care Conference. UNMC. July 29, 2005. Presented three 90 minute presentations to physical therapists on Current Trends in the Management of Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease, Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty: Issues and Management Strategies, Rehabilitation of the Individual with Parkinson’s Disease. Conference sponsored by the Nebraska Geriatric Education Center.
Exercise and the Older Woman. Presentation for OB/GYN Residents at request of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Nevada Geriatric Education Center
5/20/05.
Update on Osteoarthritis. Presentation. Southern District, Nevada Chapter, APTA. 1/11/05.
Update on Chronic Disease/Condition Management in the Geriatric Client. Presentation. Preview 2020, APTA, Las Vegas, NV. 8 hours. 11/18/04.
Building Skills to Decrease Caregiver Burnout. Presentation. Parkinson’s Disease: Treatment and Therapies Conference sponsored by the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Nevada Geriatric Education Center and the Nevada Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. 1 hour. 10/6/04
Physical Activity and Rehabilitation for the Geriatric Client. Presented to the Internal Medicine Residents at the request of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Nevada Geriatric Education Center. 1 hr. 5/04
How does the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice assist us in providing evidence-based care? For Physical Therapy 2000: Evidence, Outcomes, and the Guide. 11th Annual Continuing education Seminar, Div of PT Ed, UNMC, Peter Kiewit Center, Omaha, NE. 10/12/1999
Management of post-mastectomy lymphedema, Spring State Meeting Platform Session, Nebraska Chapter, APTA. 4/25/1998
Management of the Patient with Osteoporosis. Presentation for the Eastern District, Nebraska Chapter, APTA. 1 hour. 3/9/1999
Update on Electrical Stimulation. Presentation for the Eastern District, Nebraska Chapter, APTA. 1 hour. 3/9/1993
Electrical Stimulation Inservice. Alegent PT Staff, 2 hours, Spring 1998
Therapeutic Management of Lymphedema. 8th Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Clinical Instructors and Students, Div of PT Ed, UNMC, Peter Kiewit Center, Omaha, NE. 10/8/1996
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy for 2nd year physical therapist students, Creighton University, Omaha, NE. 7/11/1996
Relating Science to Everyday Life Experiences and to Future Educational Experiences. 8th grade Science Meet, Regional Educational Competition, sponsored by UNMC, at UNO, Omaha, NE. 3/7/1996
Physical Therapy as a Career for Benson H.S. Medical Biology Classes (2), Liz Fude, Teacher. 3/29/1996
Careers in Physical Therapy for South H.S. Lunch Bunch, Omaha, NE. 3/6 1996
Characteristics of NMES Protocols for Strengthening and Tone Control for Childrens’ Hospital PT Department, Omaha, NE. 11/28/1995
Communication, Values, and the Quality of Life, presented to PT4’s in PTD 433 (Gail Jensen, PhD, PT) at Creighton University’s PT Program, Omaha, NE. 11/8/1995
Educational Outcomes and Curriculum Development for SAHP, UNMC. 11/2/1995
Exercise and Diabetes for Youth Leadership Conference, Nebraska Diabetes Association, Mahoney State Park, NE. 10/21/1995
Careers in Physical Therapy for Foundations in Physical Education Class (Mike Stewart, PhD) at the UNO, Omaha, NE. 10/16/1995
Strength Assessment and Training in the Frail Elder with Hypokinesia and Posture Deficits for Current Thoughts on Strength, 7th Annual Continuing Education Seminar, Div of PT Ed, UNMC, Peter Kiewit Center, Omaha, NE. 10/10/95
Final-Year Physical Therapy Students as Laboratory Teaching Assistants, platform presentation for the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Washington, DC. Proceedings of the WCPT 1995, Abstract PL-SI-0487-M, p 487.
Keeping Health and Productive in the Workplace for ADA Series Presentation, UNMC, AA/EEO Office, Denise LaGreca. 5/19/1995
Modality Use with Arthritic Conditions: Update on Ultrasound for Rheumatology Clinic Inservice, James O’Dell, MD, UNMC. 5/10/1995
Physical Therapy: The Profession and Educational Programs for Foundations in Physical Education class, Karen Povondra, MS, UNO, Omaha, NE. 4/24/1995
Legal Context for Evaluating Physical Therapy Students for Div of PT Ed, UNMC, Clinical Educators” Workshop, Peter Kiewitt Center, Omaha, NE 10/20/1994
Body Mechanics and Posture for PRO Week, UNMC. 3/21/1994
Posture, Fitness, and Aging for Foster Grandparents Program, Glenwood State Hospital/School, Glenwood, IA. 7/27/1994
Update on Functional Electrical Stimulation presented to Meyer Rehabilitation Institute Occupational Therapy Staff, 4/13/1993; Physical Therapy Staff, Omaha, NE. 3/1/1994
Update on Functional Electrical Stimulation presented to St. Elizabeth Community Health Center PT Department. 8/9/1993
Master of Ceremonies, Nebraska Chapter, APTA, Annual Fall Meeting Banquet, 10/17/1992
Institutional Negotiations presented to Medical Technology and Radiation Science Students Career Opportunities Workshop, SAHP, UNMC. 2/21/1992, 2/26/1993
Interdisciplinary Case Conferences, Rural Health Opportunities Program, various topics as invited, 1 hour each. 11/14/91,1/16/1992, 3/18/1993, 10/13/1994, 5/23/1995, 10/12/1995, 12/13/1999
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