469. Dr. Kaelee Brockway on Integrating Interprofessional Education in Physical Therapy

In this episode, Dr. Kaelee Brockway joins Dr. F. Scott Feil as a new co-host of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast. Dr. Brockway shares her journey from being a practicing physical therapist to becoming an educator. She discusses her passion for improving patient care and the frustration she felt when she saw therapists providing subpar treatment. Dr. Brockway emphasizes the importance of integrating evidence-based practice into physical therapy education and pushing the boundaries of what is considered best practice. She also highlights the need for interprofessional education to prepare students for collaborative healthcare settings. Throughout the episode, Dr. Brockway's expertise in geriatrics, chronic disease management, and cardiovascular and pulmonary care shines through.Key Takeaways:- Dr. Kaelee Brockway's background in physical therapy and her experience in various clinical settings have shaped her passion for improving patient care and physical therapy education.- She focuses on teaching students how to apply their foundational knowledge to real-life patient care, emphasizing evidence-based practice and pushing the boundaries of best practice.- Dr. Brockway advocates for interprofessional education to prepare students for collaborative healthcare settings and improve patient outcomes.- Her expertise in geriatrics, chronic disease management, and cardiovascular and pulmonary care allows her to provide valuable insights and innovative approaches to physical therapy practice and education.You may find out more about Dr. Brockway at the following locations:https://doctorbthept.com/https://twitter.com/DoctorBthePThttps://www.instagram.com/doctorbthept/Feel free to email Dr. Brockway at [email protected], or at [email protected] you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.