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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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
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
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 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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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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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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