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Browse PlansVenita Lovelace-Chandler
PT, PHD, PCS
Dr. Lovelace-Chandler has been an educator in pediatric topics for over 30 years to professional and post-professional physical therapy students. She has over 40 years of experience in pediatrics, has recertified as a specialist two times, and still carries a small caseload. She taught numerous Advanced Clinical Practice courses in pediatrics for the APTA, has published articles and book chapters on pediatrics and has numerous presentations and workshops on pediatrics. She was named as the recipient of the 2011 Linda Crane Memorial Lecture awarded by the Pediatrics, Cardiopulmonary and Education Sections, won the Service Award for 30 years of Service awarded by the Section on Pediatrics in 2003, was the Featured speaker at Opening Ceremonies of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties at CSM in 1991, and won the CAPTE Distinguished Service Award in April of 2014, the TPTA President's Award for Outstanding Service in 2016, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Distinguished Service Award in 2014, the Service Award for 23 Years of Service to the Arkansas Chapter of the APTA in 2003, and the Outstanding Service Award of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy in 2008.
She holds a BS in PT from Southwestern Medical School (1971), an MA in college teaching from the University of North Carolina (1976), and a PhD in Academic Administration/Health Education from Texas A&M University (1989). She was Vice-Chair and Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) prior to retirement in 2014. She served as Chairperson for the University of Central Arkansas and Chapman University programs in physical therapy and as Associate Director in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman's University before joining UNTHSC.
She has served in numerous APTA elected leadership positions, was the pediatric content expert for the APTA's Move Forward public site for 4 years, ending in 2016, served as secretary of the TPTA from 2013-2015, and has served as a delegate to the APTA House of Delegates for Texas for the last 6 years.
Courses with Venita Lovelace-Chandler
Browse Course CatalogTaking a History for a Pediatric Patient
Presented by Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PHD, PCS
Taking a History for a Pediatric Patient
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How can a therapist systematically gather information and data, from both the past and the present, related to why the family is seeking services? This course suggests the sources used to gather information for the history, provides some typical information to gather at different ages, and demonstrates taking a history from the family of a young child.
Screening and Physical Examination for Signs and Symptoms in Pediatric Patients
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Screening and Physical Examination for Signs and Symptoms in Pediatric Patients
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What systems should be reviewed when conducting a pediatric review of systems and screening for signs and symptoms? How does the history help to prioritize the physical examination, including inspection and palpation? This course describes evidence for conducting a review of systems in children and screening for signs and symptoms. The pediatric therapist should be able to organize findings to support the best intervention strategies, identify findings that should be shared with other professionals to ensure optimal care and outcomes, AND recognize findings that are outside the scope of the therapist's knowledge, experience, or expertise and require a referral to an appropriate practitioner.
Promoting Upright Mobility in Young Children
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Promoting Upright Mobility in Young Children
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How early should a child be placed in standing or encouraged to take steps? When should a child who is non-ambulatory be given a motorized car? All therapists working in pediatrics need to meet the developmental, postural, and movement needs of young children. This course provides the evidence-based interventions to foster upright postures, standing, and walking, when possible, and the use of other forms of independent mobility, including motorized devices, when the child is not starting to walk. All interventions utilize concepts of child motivation and interaction with the environment for cognitive growth, communication, and participation with family members and peers.
Principles of Taking a History and Screening Systems in Young Children
Presented by Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PHD, PCS
Principles of Taking a History and Screening Systems in Young Children
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Why do therapists practicing in pediatrics need to take a patient history? Why do they need to screen systems and recognize the signs and symptoms that indicate the need for a medical or health care practitioner referral? This introductory course is designed to enhance the skills of therapists working with children in conducting selected portions of an examination which include taking a history, quickly screening systems, addressing health promotion, and recognizing the signs and symptoms that indicate the need for a referral to another health practitioner. Screening might be needed at any time when a patient suddenly presents with a new sign or symptom.
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