1 Veronica Jackson PT, DPT, WCC Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE)/Director of Clinical Education (DCE) Associate and Tenured Professor 915 South Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36101 (334)229-5114 vjackson@alasu.edu EDUCATION 2007 Doctor of Physical Therapy Alabama State University Montgomery, AL 2002 Master of Science in Physical Therapy Alabama State University Montgomery, AL 1998 Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Faulkner University Birmingham, AL 1992 Associates Degree in Physical Therapy University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 1992 Linkage Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Faulkner State Junior College Bay Minette, AL LICENSURE 2002-2014 Physical Therapist #PTH 4028 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy 1993-2002 Physical Therapist Assistant Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
2 CERTIFICATIONS 2014 Wound Care Certified (WCC) National Alliance of Wound Care 2008 Certified Advanced Clinical Instructor American Physical Therapy Association 2007 Certified Clinical Instructor American Physical Therapy Association 2008 PT CPI Certification American Physical Therapy Association 2006-2014 Alabama State University ACADEMIC EXPERINECE Administrative/Clinical Education Director of Clinical Education/Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education Solely responsible for available increase in number of clinical site contracts to sustain ASUPT program from class size of 14 to class size of 24-26 students. Coordinated over 750 successful clinical experiences for over 170 student physical therapist. Solely responsible for coordination of training over 300 clinical instructors for student assessment tool (PT CPI) and managed database of 1770 clinical instructors and center coordinators. Responsible for maximizing available clinical resources for the clinical education program working with center site coordinators, administrators, and university attorney to secure over 14 corporate clinical site contracts, with over 4,367 clinical sites, and over 100 other private/non-corporate multiple site contracts for students to attend internship. Developing, monitoring, and refining the clinical education component of the curriculum for full time internships, and Integrated Clinical Experience (ICF) for 9 years. Responded to education component of self-study for CAPTE requirements Incorporated PT MACS assessment into curriculum for first year beginner PT students Served as mentor to new and developing clinical instructors
3 Facilitating quality learning experiences for students during clinical education for students over 9 year academic period. evaluating students' performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum over the course of 9 years educating students, clinical and academic faculty about clinical education over the course of 9 years selecting clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior over the course of 9 years Providing documented records (physical therapy clinical performance instrument, (CPI), and assessment of the clinical education component (annual clinical debriefings), and conducting clinical site visits engaging the clinical community. Actively engaging core faculty clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment. Working with students with disabilities who were all had successful outcomes. Working with in conjunction with Office of Disability for Student Services and Provided outside resources for student background and drug testing Created webpage for PT students Created webpage to support clinical instructors (in progress) Academic 2006-2014 Associate Professor (Tenured, 2013) Taught clinical education orientation courses Taught academic course in patient care concepts for physical therapy students Coordinated and taught interprofessional patient care concepts course for occupational and prosthetics department Guess lecture for pipeline program Created Mock clinics for students to engage clinical instructors and professors Served as faculty advisor to PT students Serve as clinical advisor to all students Served as chair of admissions committee Served as chair of clinical education committee Served as chair of recruitment committee Served as Student Physical Therapy Organization Advisor Provided conflict resolutions for students Provided counseling to students on time management, study regiment, personal and clinical issues.
4 Served as student research advisor Served as mentor to students applying of scholarships Successfully worked with students with disabilities and special needs CLINICAL EXPERINECE 2006-2014 Alabama State University, College of Health Sciences Clinic, Montgomery, AL 36101 Provided pro bono services to members of campus community Provided pro bono services to members of local community Assisted in the coordination of experiences for members of campus community in geriatrics course. 2005-2006 Intrepid Home Health, Montgomery, AL Supervising Physical Therapist Conducted initial evaluations Supervised physical therapist assistants 2003-2006 Alacare Home Health & Hospice, Montgomery, AL Supervising Physical Therapist Conducted initial evaluations Supervised physical therapist assistants 2002-2003 Jackson Hospital/Rehab Associates, Montgomery, AL Supervising Physical Therapist Conducted initial evaluations and coordinated schedule of care Provided pre-operative standards of care Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides Supervised student physical therapist Served as Clinical Instructor 2002-2005 Baptist Home Health, Montgomery, AL Supervising Physical Therapist Conducted initial evaluations Supervised physical therapist assistants
5 1999-2002 Baptist Home Health, Montgomery, AL Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 1999-2002 Baptist Medical Center East, Montgomery, AL Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 1997-1999 Rehab Concepts, Birmingham, AL Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 1995-1997 Vulcan Rehab Services, Birmingham, AL Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 1995-1995 CMS Therapies, Birmingham, AL Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 1992-1993 St. Vincent s Hospital, Birmingham, AL Physical Therapist Assistant AWARDS 2002 Inaugural Class Member, Physical Therapy Program at Alabama State University 2009 Montgomery County Department of Human Resources JOBS program, Award of Appreciation 2011 Outstanding Member Award, Southside Church of Christ
6 RESEARCH AND OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Publications Peer Reviewed Publications: Henderson, D., Jackson, V., Simmons, S., & Edwards, Jr., D.W., (2011). Preparation for a Successful Clinical Experiences: A collaborative perspective on internship orientation. Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity: Research, Education & Policy, Fall, 2012, Vol. 5, Issue 1. Jackson V. Service Learning and Student Organization Initiatives: Facilitating Leadership Among Graduate Students. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. Jan 2012. Volume 10 Number 1. Edwards, E, Henderson, D. Jackson, V, Raines, Greshundria. (2011). Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Teaching Approach at Health Sciences Programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Journal of Best Practice in Health Professions Diversity, Fall 2011. Edwards, E, Henderson, D. Jackson, V, Raines, Greshundria. (2011). Accommodation strategies for Health Sciences Students with Disabilities, Journal of Best Practice in Health Professions Diversity, Fall 2011. Jackson, V. (2011) Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Education: Student Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Cultural Competence Education Methodology. Journal of the National Society of Allied Health. 8 (9), 31-37. Doucet E, Jackson V, Kinne M, Kirkland A, LeVeau B, Lee J: The Comparison of Kinematic and EMG Activity of Three Different Lifting Techniques. JOSPT 33:A59, 2003. Unpublished Manuscripts Jackson V. Utilization of Behavioral Contracts: Serving Students with Attention Deficit Disorder. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. Submitted Oct/2012 Jackson V. Serving Students with Disabilities: A Case Report. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. Submitted January/2012
7 Abstracts: Doucet E, Jackson V, Kinne M, Kirkland A, LeVeau B, Lee J: The Comparison of Kinematic and EMG Activity of Three Different Lifting Techniques. JOSPT 33:A59, 2003 Jackson, V. Preparing to Implement the New online PT CPI through Field Testing: A Case Report, APTA Annual Conference, Boston, Ma, 2010; a poster presentation Book Reviews: Jackson V. Review of: Cultural Competence: A Life Long Journey to Cultural Proficiency by Leavitt R. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. Jan 2012. Volume 10 Number 1. Jackson, V. Cultural Competence in Health Care: A Guide for Professionals, Journal of Allied Health, Spring 2010 Jackson, V. Developing Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Practice, the Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 2009 Peer Reviewed & Non Peer Reviewed Presentations: Jackson, V. (June, 2010). Preparing to Implement the new online PT CPI through Field Testing: A Case Report, APTA Annual Conference, Boston, Ma, a poster presentation Jackson, V. (October, 2009).Preparing for the ASU Experience, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Minority Health Association of Pre-Health Students, a platform presentation Jackson, V. (March, 2009). Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Education, Columbia University, The fourth Annual Health Disparities Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University, a platform presentation Jackson, V. (April, 2009) The Use of Role Play as an Educational Tool in Physical Therapy: Preparing Students for Mock Clinic Project, Alabama State University, Joint Annual Research and Creative Activity and Nano-Bio Symposium Other presentations Student Orientation, Alabama State University, Professional Conduct Starts in the Classroom, May 2008
8 Capstone Presentation for DPT, Alabama State University, May 2007- Cultural Competence in Clinical Education Clinical Performance Instrument Reviews with Clinical Instructors, 2006-present Clinical Education Presentation, ASU, 2006 Staff Education-Transfer & Safety in-service, Alacare Home Health and Hospice, 2006 Anodyne in-service for PTA s, Alacare Home Health and Hospice, 2005-06 Staff CPM in-service, Alacare Home Health & Hospice, 2004 Staff modality in-service, Jackson Hospital, 2003 Recruitment for ASU PT Program Presentation, Miles College, 2002 Alabama State University, Master s Level Research Project- The Comparison of Three Different Lifting Techniques Master s Level Research Presentation, ASU, 2002 Other Scholarly Publication Activities Jackson, V. (2011). Preparation for Successful Internships: The ASU Product, a Physical Therapy Approach to Internship Orientation. Science@ASU, fall 2011, 36-37. Article Submission to American Physical Therapy Association fall 2008, National Physical Therapy Month Activities. Successful contribution to the ASU PT Self- Study for Accreditation, Clinical Education sections, 2007-2008. Contributions to Annual PT department report, Clinical Education sections, 2007- present Funded/ Grant Activity Leadership Montgomery Received $500 Grant from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC, October, 2010, for the HIGH 5 Campaign Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC, December, 2012 for HIGH 5 Campaign (Applied for)
9 Nonfunded Grant Activity: US Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug- Free Schools- The Get Fit for Kids Camp and 3K, 2008. Continuing Education Workshops/Guess Speakers Coordinated and Organized Infection Control, Naomi Rudolph, Baptist Medical Center East, fall 2014 Professionalism in the Clinic, Becky Sweezy, Arbor Springs Rehab Center, summer 2014 Outcome Measures and g-codes, Kevin Lindsey, Senior Savacare, fall 2013 Clinical Professionalism, Tierra Williams, Select PT, fall 2013 Functional Capacity Evaluation, Rehab Associates, fall 2013 Mock clinic for PT students with COHS faculty & community clinicians, summer 2011 The APTA Credentialing Course, Niva Harrison, P.T, summer, 2009, Clinical Educator Session, Alabama State University Professionalism - The Doctoring Profession, Robert E. DuVall, PT, Sports Medicine of Atlanta, Inc., October 10, 2008, Faculty/Clinical Instructors, Alabama State University The APTA Credentialing Course, Niva Harrison, PT, summer 2007, Clinical Educator Session, Alabama State University Legal Issues in Evaluation of Clinical Performance, Steve Milam, JD, Attorney at Law, June 8, 2007, Faculty and student sessions, Alabama State University APTA s Tools for Evidence-Based Practice, Hooked on Evidence : Users Forum and Computer Lab, David A. Scalzitti, PT, MS, OCS, November 30, 2007, Faculty/Clinical Instructors/student sessions, Alabama State University Community Service SERVICE 2011-2014 Member, Board of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery, Inc. 2010-2104 Camp Bones Presenter, What is a physical therapist?, Baptist Institute, Montgomery, AL
10 2008-2010 Jobs Program Presenter, Attitudes in the Workplace Presentation, Department of Human Resources, Montgomery, AL 2012-2013 Volunteer, Booker T. Washington, Senior Class Trip Coordinator 2010-2012 Volunteer, Booker T. Washington, Cheerleader Squad Sponsor 2009-2013 Volunteer Chaperone, Booker T. Washington, Musical Theater Sponsor/Chaperone 2005-2012 Volunteer, Youth Bible Bowl Coach, Youth Rally, Troy University 2003-2013 Volunteer, Hospitality Committee, Youth Rally, Troy University 2007-2013 Volunteer, Food Drive-Montgomery Food Bank 2007-2010 Participant, Walk of Life, Montgomery, AL 2003-2011 Volunteer, Muscular Dystrophy Walk, Montgomery, AL 2003-2014 Pro bono services to MDA/other youth 2003 Speaker, Motivational Ladies Day Program Speaker, National Church of Christ Lectureship, Birmingham, AL 2002 Safety Clinic Youth Speaker, Forest Avenue Elementary School, Montgomery, AL 2001 Publicity Spokeswomen for ASU Physical Therapy Month 2000-2014 Community Youth/College Tutor & Life Coach Professional Service Membership in Scientific/ Professional Organizations: 2010-2014 Leadership Montgomery, Class of 26 2000-2014 American Physical Therapist Association (APTA) 2006-2014 Alabama Physical Therapy Association 2011-2013 Southern Clinical Consortia 2009-2014 National Educational Leadership Conference Manuscript Reviewer 2010-2014 Serve as manuscript reviewer for peer reviewed Journal of Allied Health ACADEMIC SERVICE Service to the University: Alabama State University 2013-2014 COHS Tenure and Promotion Committee Member Fall 2014 Volunteer for OT Student Research Project Fall 2013 Volunteer for Biomechanics and Motor Control Lab Halloween Special
11 2010-2012 ASU Pandemic Task Force 2006-2014 Search Committees 2008-2010 Spring Connections Day 2006-2009 ASU Career Fair 2007-2008 Writer, Re-accreditation Document Project for Clinical Education 2006-2014 Recruitment Activities (internal & external) 2007-2009 Student Physical Therapy Organization Advisor 2007-2008 Hearing Officers- University pool 2006-2014 Coordination of CPR classes 2006-2014 Contract creation (multiple sites, above need) 2006-2008 Re-accreditation Committee, Committee Member-clinical education 2006-2014 Modification of clinical education handbook 2007-2010 Coordinator of Physical Therapy Month Activities 2006-2010 Original Developer/Coordinator, Physical Therapy Job Fair 2011-2013 COHS Career Fair/Job Fair combining efforts 2006-2009 Service Learning/Student Health Fair-Union Spring/Nursing Home 2006-2008 Publicity Representatives for ASUPT 2006-2014 Liaison to Clinical Community Advisory Mentors 2006-2009 Academic Appeals Committee 2006-2014 COHS Clinical Education Committee 2006-2014 ASUPT Progression & Retention Committee 2006-2011 ASUPT Admissions Committee 2006-2014 COHS, Fellowship Committee 2009-2010 College of Health Sciences Minutes Secretary 2007 Co-organized Legal Issues in Clinical Education Workshop presented by Steve Milam, JD. (2007) 2007 Coordinator of Student Workshop, APTA s Tools for Evidence-Based Practice, Hooked on Evidence : Users Forum and Computer Lab, David A. Scalzitti, PT, MS, OCS, November 30, 2007 Consultative and Advisory Positions Held: Faculty, ACCE/DCE 2014-2015 Year II faculty advisor, Department of Physical Therapy, Alabama State University 2013-2014 Year I faculty advisor, Department of Physical Therapy, Alabama State University 2006-2014 Clinical Educator Advisor, Department of Physical Therapy, Alabama State University 2006-2014 Student Physical Therapist Clinical Advisor, Department of Physical Therapy, Alabama State University
12 2006-2014 Academic Student Advisor for undergraduate students, Alabama State University Teaching Responsibilities: Alabama State University PTH 5190 Clinical Observation I Fall, 2012 to present TEACHING HSC 5003: Patient Care concepts I Lab, 1 credit Fall, 2012 to present PTH5290: Clinical Observation II, 1 credit Spring, 2013 to present PTH 5391, Intro to Clinical Practice, 1 credit Summer 3013 to present (2013-present) PTH 5390 Clinical Affiliation I 2 credits PTH 6690 Clinical Affiliation II 5 credits PTH 7790 Clinical Affiliation III 4 credits PTH 7890 Clinical Affiliation IV 4 credits PTH 7990 Clinical Affiliation IV 5 credits Older courses PTH 647 Clinical Internship I, 3 credits Summer (2006-2013) PTH 667 Clinical Internship II, 4 credits Spring (2006-2013) PTH 777 Clinical Internship III, 4 credits Summer (2006-2013) PTH 797 Clinical Internship IV, 16 credits Spring (2007-2014) PTH 518 Functional Anatomy, neck and back lecture and practical assistance
13 Summer (2007-2008) PTH 524 Patient Care Concepts, 3 credits (Fall 2009-2011- note change in name of course to HSC course above) PTH 537, Clinical Education, 1 credit (currently renamed to summer class above) Spring (2007-2012)