Faculty Profile: Beth . Gustafson

Courses Taught

Community Health Initiatives Course Sequences

GDPT 816 Community Health Initiatives I
GDPT 826 Community Health Initiatives II
GDPT 856 Community Health Initiatives III
GDPT 866 Community Health Initiatives IV
GDPT 886 Community Health Initiatives V

GDPT 817 Pathology

GDPT 853/855 Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention for Neuromuscular Movement Dysfunction II

Educational History

• University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy, Indianapolis, Indiana.  (degree in progress: Doctor of Health Science, 2009 - present)
• University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio.  MSEd (Education and Allied Health Professions 2003)
• Quinnipiac College, Hamden, Connecticut. BS (Physical Therapy 1983)

Professional Experience

Current, Full-Time

• Gannon University, Morosky College of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Erie, PA, 2009 – present; Assistant Professor

Current, Part-Time

• Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, PA, June 2011 to present; Physical therapist
• IU5 Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit, Edinboro, Pennsylvania, Summer 2011 to present; Physical Therapist, Early Intervention and School Age

Past, Full-Time

• Clark State Community College, Springfield, OH, 1996 – 2009; Associate Professor; Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Program Coordinator
• Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH, 1990 – 1997; Physical Therapist III (1991 – 1997); Physical Therapist II (1990 – 1991); Head Injury Re-Entry Program; MedWork (Occupational Health)
• Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN, 1988 – 1990; Brain Injury Unit
• Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH, 1987 – 1988; Acute Care; Out-Patient Rehabilitation
• Harmarville Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 1986 – 1987; Brain Injury Unit; Out-Patient Rehabilitation
• St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA,  1983 – 1986; Acute Care; In-Patient Rehabilitation; Sports Medicine; Home Health; Nursing Home

Past, Part-Time

• Madison-Champaign County Educational Service Center, Urbana, OH, 2006/07
• Community Hospital, Springfield, OH, 2002-2005
• Madison County Hospital, London, OH, 2001-2003
• Mercy Hospital, Springfield, OH, 2002
• ADAPT PT, Urbana, OH, 1995 – 1997
• Upjohn Health Care Services, Memphis, TN, 1989

Professional Societies

American Physical Therapy Association
• Pennsylvania Chapter, North West District Web Page Designer

Publications

Publications and Presentations

• Reynolds P, Gustafson B. Facilitating Development of Students’ Professionalism Core Values through Interprofessional Community Campus Partnerships.  Presentation at: American Physical Therapy Association-Educational Leadership Conference; October 5, 2012; Greenwich, CT.
• Dinsmore T, Gustafson B. The Blending of Traditional and Online Learning to Develop the Active Learner to Enhance Course Outcomes. Presentation at: American Physical Therapy Association-Combined Sections Meeting; February 10, 2010; New Orleans, LA.
• Gustafson, B. (2003). Neurological Physical Therapy in The National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination Review & Study Guide, ed: Geralyn A. Farrelly, International Educational Resources.
• Gustafson, B. (2002).  “Resource Development: Facilitating Responsibility for Learning in Students” PT 2002. Poster Presentation at national professional association conference.  Abstract (PO-SI-26-F).
• Gustafson, B. (2002).  “Fit for Practice: Professional Development in Students.  Poster Presentation” PT 2002. Poster Presentation at national professional association conference.  Abstract (PO-SI-25-F).
• Gustafson, B. (2000).  “Function for Life: Discovering Adaptive Equipment; A Student Assignment.  Poster Presentation” PT 2000. Poster Presentation at national professional association conference.  Abstract (#2020).

Service

Service to Gannon

• Student Success Committee
• Morosky College of Health Professions, Academic Affairs Committee

Service to Community

• French Creek Community Theater
• ...marketing
• ...fundraising
• ...French Creek clean-up
• ...Salvation Army bell ringers - coordinator for theater group