Amanda Sharp
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Credentials
PT, DPT, PhD
Bio
- What do you love most about teaching? Having the opportunity to connect with students and to walk with them during an incredibly rewarding yet challenging time in their lives.
- What do you love most about Minnesota? The endless resources, energy, and inter-connectedness within the University provides me with an excitement and enthusiasm with which to approach each day! We also have some amazing summer months.
Awards & Recognition
- University of Minnesota, Leadership and Service Award, Gender and Sexuality Center, 2017
- Chris Crivello Service Scholarship, WI PT Association, 2008
- Jean L. Roland Memorial Scholarship, UW-PT Program, 2008
Professional Associations
- Member, American Physical Therapy Association, 2007-Present
- Member, Academy of Physical Therapy Education, 2015-Present
- Member, Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2007-Present
- Member, Health Policy and Administration Section, 2019-Present
- Member, Association for the Study of Higher Education, 2019-Present
Research Summary
Research Summary/Interests
Professional Areas of Interest:
- Higher education administration
- Clinical education and effective clinical teaching
- Management of delirium in hospitalized patients
Publications
I. Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Brown N, Luna S, LaLonde A. The Jar of Truthiness: A novel class activity to develop leaders with integrity. J Phys Ther Educ. 2019;33(1):16-22. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTE.0000000000000073
- Anderson K, LaLonde A. Development of a women’s/ pelvic health specialty clinical experience. J Phys Ther Educ. 2019;33(2):108-112. https://DOI: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000077
- North S, Sharp A. Embracing Change in the Pursuit of Excellence: Transitioning to the Clinical Internship Evaluation Tool for Student Clinical Performance Assessment. J Phys Ther Educ. (in review)
- Sharp A, Schmidt A, Casto C, Van de Winckel A. Lapses in Professional Behavior Identified by Students of Physical Therapy. J Phys Ther Educ. (in review)
- Myers, K., Bilyeu, C., Covington, K., Sharp, A. Clinical Teaching Competencies in Physical Therapist Education: A Modified Delphi Study. Physical Therapy Journal. 2022;102(7):1-12.https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac063
- Andersen, E., Kelly, T., Keller-Ross, M., Sharp, A., Brunsvold, M. (2022). Active rehabilitation in a patient during and after venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with a diagnosis of covid-19. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy, 13(1), 8-15. doi: doi.org/10.1097/JAT.0000000000000164
- Hartman, J., Sharp, A., Van de Winckel, A., Tetreault, K., & Pechak, C. (in press). Exploring the Characteristics of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Intending to Work in Medically Underserved Areas. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.
- Bilyeu, C., Sharp, A., Myers, K. (2021). Perspective for Change: establishing the need for clinical instructor competencies in physical therapist education. Journal of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy, 3, 1-6. doi: doi.org/10.52214/jcept.v3.6935
- Sharp, A., Herrman, D. (2021). Disability and Physical Therapy: A Complicated Relationship, an Uncertain Path Forward. Physical Therapy, 101(7). doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab085
- Sharp, A ., Schmidt, A., Casto, C., & van de Winckel, A. (2021). Lapses in professional behavior identified by students of physical therapy. Journal of Allied Health, 50(2), E53-E57.https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85107413202
- North, S., Sharp, A. (2020). Embracing Change in the Pursuit of Excellence: Transitioning to the Clinical Internship Evaluation Tool for Student Clinical Performance Assessment. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 4(34), 313-320. doi: DOI: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000154
II. Electronic Publications
- LaLonde A. See Me. J Hum Rehabil. 2017. https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/journalofhumanitiesinrehabilitation/2018/04/30/see-me/
- LaLonde A. Dual Impact. J Hum Rehabil. 2016. https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/journalofhumanitiesinrehabilitation/.
III. Peer-reviewed Oral Presentations at Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
- LaLonde (Sharp) A, North S. Student Performance Assessment in the Clinical Learning Environment: Taking the Leap from CPT to CIET. Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO; February 2020.
- Bilyeu C, LaLonde (Sharp) A, Myers K. Raising the Proverbial Bar: Development of a Novel Tool to Assess Clinical Educators. Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO; February 2020.
- Schmidt A, Casto C, La.Londe (Sharp) A. Lapses in Professional Behavior Identified By Students of Physical Therapy (poster). Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO; February 2020.
- LaLonde A, Anderson K. Development of Specialized Clinical Experiences: Innovation and Collaboration. Educational Leadership Conference, Bellevue, WA; October 18-20, 2019.
- North S, LaLonde A, Innovating Quality Clinical Education Relationships: Using Data to Reduce Partner Volume and Build CI Engagement. Educational Leadership Conference, Bellevue, WA; October 18-20, 2019.
Teaching Summary
Courses
PT 6213- Clerkship I: Physical Therapy-Legal and Ethical Considerations, Coordinator, 18 contact hours (10 lecture, 8 clinic/coordinator)
PT 6214- Clerkship II: Documentation and Reimbursement, Coordinator, 17.5 contact hours (10.5 lecture, 7 clinic/coordinator)
PT6215- Clerkship III: The Physical Therapist in Today’s Society, Coordinator, 18 contact hours (5 lecture, 13 coordinator)
PT6216- Clerkship IV: Advocacy and Adjustment to Disability, Coordinator, 31 contact hours (4 lecture, 27 coordinator)
PT 6295, 6296, 6297, 6298- Clinical Internship I-IV, Internship Coordinator (hours reflected in administrative appointment)
Clinical Summary
Board Certifications
- Board Certified, Geriatrics 2017-Present
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Certified Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Trainer 2017-Present
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Credentialed Clinical Instructor 2015-Present
Selected Presentations
Contact
Address
426 Church St SEMinneapolis, MN 55455-0222