2018 – Research-Based Practice

Intermediate / Lecture

Las Vegas, NV / Saturday, Sept. 19 – 8:00-11:00 am – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs

(Classroom: 8:00-11:00 am)

Faculty: Phillip Conatser, PhD, CAPE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Research-Based Practice is designed to increase knowledge and skills related to measurement and evaluation techniques for rehabilitation and therapy intervention for people with disabilities. The course will provide a fundamental understanding of theories and model designs. Upon completion, participants should feel comfortable using assessment and measurement techniques in their practice.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Demonstrate computer technology skills for measurement analysis, interpretation, and result findings.

2) Develop, evaluate, and analyze a variety of assessment tools.

3) Demonstrate knowledge of statistical techniques used in rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention.

4) Explore how to perform research-based studies.

FACULTY: Phillip Conatser, PhD, CAPE, is a professor, researcher, and aquatic instructor, who has spent 25 years working with people who have disabilities in the aquatic environment. With over 80 professional presentations and workshops, 40-plus publications, several books, numerous grants, and the only web site in the world dedicated to adapted aquatics and rehabilitation, he has dedicated himself to research and improving the live of people with disabilities.