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	Vendrely, Ann, PT, EdD, DPT Professor Physical Therapy Office: G-183 Phone: 708.534.7291 Fax: 708.534.1647 Email: a-vendrely@govst.edu
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Education Loyola University Chicago School of Education, Program in Curriculum and Instruction Doctorate of Education, December 2002 University of Indianapolis Krannert Graduate School of Physical Therapy Master of Science in Physical Therapy, December 1987 Goshen College Education Major, Teaching Certification: Physical Education K-12; General Science 6-12 Bachelor of Arts Degree, August 1985 Publications Vendrely A. An Investigation of the Relationship among Academic Performance, Clinical Performance, Critical Thinking, and Success on the Physical Therapy Licensure Examination. Journal of Allied Health. 2007;36:e108-123. Vendrely A. Critical Thinking Skills during a Physical Therapist Professional Education Program. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2005;19:55-59. Vendrely A. and O’Shea R. Additional Performance Assessments in Preparation for Clinical Experiences. The Proceedings of the National Clinical Educators Conference, St. Louis, MO, 2004 p 121. Vendrely, A. An Investigation of the Relationships between Academic Performance, Clinical Performance, Critical Thinking and Success on the Physical Therapy Licensure Examination(abstract). Physical Therapy, PL-RR-118-TH, available at www.ptjournal.org/abstact/pt2004 Vendrely A. and Carter R.E., The Influence of Training on the Rating of a Physical Therapist Student's Performance in the Clinic. Journal of Allied Health, Spring 2004: 33 (1) 62-69. Vendrely A. Student Assessment Methods in Physical Therapy Education: An Overview and Literature Review. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 2002;16:64-69. Diers, D. and Vendrely, A. Designing, Implementing and Maintaining a Program Assessment Plan in an Allied Health Professions Program. 2002 Collection of Papers on Self-study and Institutional Improvement. Chicago: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Vendrely, A. Effects of Clinical Performance Instrument Training on the Rating of Student Performance Using the First Five Criteria (abstract). Physical Therapy. 81;5: A56. Doody’s Book Review of Handbook of Teaching for Physical Therapists, by Katherine Shepard and Gail M. Jensen, published by Butterworth-Heinemann in 1997. Review was submitted August 1997 and is available on the Internet at www.doody.com. Vendrely, A. Heart Rate Response to Lower and Upper Body Isokinetic Ergometry (abstract). Physical Therapy 68;5: 851. Honors Awarded Governors State University Faculty Excellence Award, May 2006 Awarded Governors State University Faculty Excellence Award, May 2004 Appointed to the Specialization Academy of Content Experts for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties January 2002-2006 Faculty advisor for the winner of the "Best Student Poster Award" at Ridgecrest Learning in Health Care: Focus on Technology Conference, September, 2000. The poster was entitled, "The ADA….Chicago….and You!" presented by Alicia Ferguson, Jill Stulka, Kara Driscoll, Brandi Kearney, and Nicole Rojas Board Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, June 1998 Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the Clinical Instructor Education Board of the American Physical Therapy Association, June 1998 Credentialed Clinical Instructor Trainer by the Clinical Instructor Education Board of the American Physical Therapy Association, June 1998; credential renewed via the portfolio process, May 2001 Student Faculty Choice Award sponsored by the GSU Committee for Diversity and Sense of Community, April 23, 1998 Presentations 2007 “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program” at Governors State University on April 13 and 14. 2006 “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program” at Governors State University on March 10 and 11. 2005 “A Survey of Licensed Physical Therapists regarding Autonomy and the Future of Physical Therapy Practice,” a platform presentation at the Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, New Orleans, LA, February, 25. “Factors in the Selection of Professional Education Programs for Prospective Physical Therapy Students,” a poster presentation at the Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, New Orleans, LA, February, 25. Co-presented with Roberta O’Shea, PT, Ph.D. 2004 “Additional Performance Assessments in Preparation for Clinical Experiences,” a poster presentation at the National Clinical Educators Conference, St. Louis, MO, September 30. Co-presented with Roberta O’Shea, PT, Ph.D. “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program,” accepted as co-presenter for the program as a 2 day Pre-Conference Instructional Course at APTA Physical Therapy 2004; June 28-29. “An Investigation of the Relationships between Academic Performance, Clinical Performance, Critical Thinking and Success on the Physical Therapy Licensure Examination” a platform presentation for APTA Physical Therapy 2004. “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program,” presented to the staff of Community Physical Therapy and Associates, Ltd. May 7 and 8. “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program,” presented to the Chicagoland staff of HealthSouth Corp. on April 23 and 24. Co-presenter was Jeannette Elliott, PT, DPT. 2003 "Using the Internet to Supplement Clinical Education Experiences,” presentation at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress in Barcelona, Spain, June 10. "The Influence of Training on the Rating of Physical Therapist Student Performance in the Clinical Setting," accepted for presentation at the National Clinical Education Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, April 4. "Changes in Critical Thinking Skills during a Physical Therapist Education Program," presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, Tampa, Florida, February, 15 "Expectations of Clinical Instructors and Clinical Education Sites," panelist during the meeting of the Chicago Area Clinical Educators Forum, February 5 2002 “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program” at Governors State University May 18 and 19. "Designing, Implementing and Maintaining a Program Assessment Plan in an Allied Health Professions Program," presented at the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Institutions of Higher Education annual meeting in Chicago, IL with Professor David Diers, March 23-26. 2001 "Effects of Clinical Performance Instrument Training on the Rating of Physical Therapy Student's Performance Using the First Five Criteria," at Physical Therapy 2001: American Physical Therapy Association Convention and Exposition, Anaheim, CA, June 22. “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program” sponsored by HealthSouth Rehabilitation in Illinois on April 7 and 8. I taught the course to 21 licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Creating Communities: Teaching and Learning in New Contexts a joint faculty development conference at Governors State University. I served as a facilitator for the Allied Health Discipline meeting, January 12. 2000 "Uses of the Internet for Teaching" presented at the Fall Conference of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association, Galena, Illinois, November 10, with David Diers and Roberta O'Shea. "Multiple Uses for Internet Teaching in a Physical Therapy Curriculum" presented at the RidgeCrest Learning in Health Care: Focus on Technology, St. Louis, MO, September 30, with David Diers and Roberta O'Shea.. “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program” sponsored by Morton College, Cicero, Illinois on May 6 and 13. I taught the course to 17 licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 1999 “Using the APTA’s Clinical Performance Instrument” at the Third Annual Clinical Education Conference and Recognition Luncheon sponsored by the Physical Therapy Program of GSU on June 11. “APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program” sponsored by Governors State University and Kankakee Community College at Governors State University on March 5th and 6th. Co-taught the course with Susan Flanagan, MHS, PT to twenty licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. “Clinical Education Seminar,” covering topics related to clinical internships for second year physical therapy students, on January 19, February 9, March 2, 15, 23, and 30. Panel member representing the Physical Therapy Program of Governors State University to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the APTA during their on-site visit February 22 and 23 1998 “Using the APTA’s Clinical Performance Instrument” at the Second Annual Clinical Education Conference sponsored by the Physical Therapy Program of GSU on April 30. “Clinical Education Seminar,” covering topics related to clinical internships for second year physical therapy students, on January 21, February 4 and 18, March 4 and 18, April 1 and 8. “Using Surface Electromyography for Rehabilitation,” presentation to Rich South High School advanced biology students regarding the use of biofeedback in physical therapy and physical therapy as a career choice on February 20. 1997 Panel member representing the Physical Therapy Program of Governors State University to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the APTA in Alexandria, Virginia. Overview of the MPT program at Governors State University, presented to the Annual Clinical Education Conference sponsored by the MOT and MPT programs of GSU. 1996 Introduction to the MPT Program at Governors State University, presented to the Southern Cook County Interagency Council Introduction to the MPT Program at Governors State University, presented to the Governors State University Foundation Board 1988 “Heart Rate Response During Lower and Upper Body Ergometry,” platform presentation at the National APTA Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada Research Co-Investigator 2006-2007 Building a Library of Video Resources for Physical Therapist Students College of Health Professions Mini-Grant Co-Investigator 2005-2006 Therapy Sessions for Persons with Movement Disorders GSU Research Grant Co-Investigator 2004-2005 Simulated Patients in Physical Therapy Education GSU Research Grant Service Member of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) Continuing Education Approval committee assigned with reviewing proposed continuing education courses to be offered in Illinois; began service September 2002 to present. Member of the IPTA Special Interest Group on Clinical Education; the group has planned annual continuing education courses focused on issues relevant for clinical instructors. Item-writer for the Specialization Academy of Content Experts for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties January 2002 to 2006. Coordinated volunteers and provided free physical therapy services for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago during rehearsals and performances at Governors State University (December 18-20, 2002) Coordinated volunteers and provided free physical therapy services for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago during rehearsals and performances at Governors State University (April 2001) Judge for the student poster competition; section B at Ridgecrest Learning in Health Care: Focus on Technology Conference, October 2000 Provided free Physical Therapy Services for River North Dance Company during their performance at Governors State University (October 10, 1998) Participated in 1997 Graduate and Professional School Expo sponsored by the Career Services Centers of the Chicago, Urbana-Champaign and Springfield Campuses of the University of Illinois, representing the College of Health Professions of GSU (November 5, 1997) Coordinated and provided free Physical Therapy Services for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago during rehearsal and performances at Governors State University (October 21-25, 1997) Provider of free physical therapy services through Community Outreach Services in Chicago (January 1998 and January 1997) Professional Memberships Manuscript reviewer for Advances in Health Sciences Education, a quarterly journal published in the Netherlands Manuscript reviewer of Physical Therapy, the journal of the American Physical Therapy Association Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association in June 1998; Appointed to the Specialization Academy of Content Experts for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties January 2002-December 2006 Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CIECP) by the American Physical Therapy Association in June 1998 Trainer for the Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program (CIECP) sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association, June 1998; trainer status renewed via portfolio process May 2001, May 2004, and May 2007. Member of the American Physical Therapy Association Member of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association Member of the Section for Education of the American Physical Therapy Association Member of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association (Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association) Member of the Continuing Education Approval Committee (September 2002 to September 2005) Member of the Special Interest Group on Clinical Education (2000 to present) Member of the Chicago Area Clinical Educators Forum (1996-2000, 2002-2003)