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Kathryn Brewer, PT, DPT, MEd, GCS, CEEAA

Kathryn Brewer Instructor Bio:

Dr. Brewer graduated with her degree in physical therapy from The Ohio State University and received her Master of Education degree from the University of Cincinnati. Her doctorate degree is from Temple University. She has been certified as a geriatric specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists since 1994. Dr. Brewer currently practices at Mayo Clinic as the therapy clinical education specialist and faculty for the PT Geriatric Residency program. She holds academic rank as assistant professor in the Mayo College of Medicine and is a senior fellow in the Academy of Educational Excellence, Education Administration and Leadership. She was awarded the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Allied Health Educator of the Year award in 2015.

Dr. Brewer is a dedicated clinician and educator with 40 years of experience in a variety of settings, including acute care, outpatient care, home care, long-term care/SNF, and public health programs with an emphasis on geriatric care, education, and administration. She frequently writes and presents on these topics in local, state, and national PT and community educational programs. She actively participates in professional initiatives that affect practice, awareness, advocacy, and service delivery of care to patients and clients. Her areas of clinical expertise include osteoporosis, fall prevention, health promotion, functional assessment, and chronic disease management/wellness in older adults.
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Kathryn Brewer's Continuing Education Courses

Clinical Management of the Older Adult with Osteoporosis

Clinical Management of the Older Adult with Osteoporosis

This course is part of our GCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge GCS Prep-Program.

Fifty-four million Americans are living with, or at risk of,… Read More

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Comprehensive Care Plan for the Older Adult with Osteoporosis

Comprehensive Care Plan for the Older Adult with Osteoporosis

This course is part of our GCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge GCS Prep-Program.

Fifty-four million Americans are living with or at-risk of osteoporosis… Read More

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Effective Therapeutic Interventions for the Older Adult with Osteoporosis

Effective Therapeutic Interventions for the Older Adult with Osteoporosis

This course is part of our GCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge GCS Prep-Program.

Fifty four million Americans are living with or at-risk of osteoporosis… Read More

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The Adult Learner and Implications for Patient Education

The Adult Learner and Implications for Patient Education

Effective patient outcomes are, in part, dependent on clear communication of patient-specific health information and education on which to build behavior change and sustainability of new psychomotor skills. This course by Kathryn Brewer…

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Essentials of Professionalism in Geriatric Physical Therapy

Essentials of Professionalism in Geriatric Physical Therapy

The path of life-long growth as a professional should bring not only satisfaction and continued learning, collaborating and expanding your clinical skills, but also, recognition and respect for you as a clinical expert in your practice.…

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Effective Exercise Dosing to Optimize Recovery and Beyond

Effective Exercise Dosing to Optimize Recovery and Beyond

This is part one in a two-part series. Regular physical activity and exercise, essential for general health and wellness, is not exclusive of older adults. Underdosing exercise for geriatric patients/clients may jeopardize quality of…

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Understanding and Applying Evidence in Exercise Prescription

Understanding and Applying Evidence in Exercise Prescription

This is part two in a two-part series. Regular physical activity and exercise, essential for general health and wellness, is not exclusive of older adults. Underdosing exercise for geriatric patients/clients may jeopardize quality of…

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Identifying and Managing Frailty in Therapy Care for Older Adults

Identifying and Managing Frailty in Therapy Care for Older Adults

Video Runtime: 63 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 33 Minutes

Frailty is NOT a consequence of aging. Frailty is recognized as a multisystem condition wherein total physiological reserve is decreased, becoming insufficient… Read More

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Social Determinants of Health: Impacting Geriatric Care Management

Social Determinants of Health: Impacting Geriatric Care Management

Video Runtime: 46 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 35 Minutes

Therapy providers are experts at assessing function and movement systems through thorough evaluation to determine differential diagnosis and establish a plan… Read More

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