Academy of Education - Excellence in Education Certificate (EEC) Program
Transform your impact as a physical therapy educator with the APTA Academy of Education's Excellence in Education Certificate!
Designed for aspiring, novice, and developing educators and/or clinicians, EEC will help you:
Gain in-depth training in the learning sciences
Explore innovative teaching practices
Benefit from personalized mentorship
Registration opens Thursday, October 17, and content become accessible January 4, 2027!
Excellence in Education Certificate Program Package
This bundle includes everything you need to earn your certificate, including 21 courses, mentorship, and exam.
Price: Academy of Education Members $1500 / Non-member $2500
CEUs: 6 CEUs (60 Contact Hours)
Save by enrolling in the complete program rather than taking courses a-la carte.
Take One Course - or Take Them All!
You don’t have to commit to the entire certificate program to benefit from these courses. Enroll in individual courses and take as many or as few as you’d like, or complete the entire program piece by piece! Everything is available a-la carte, giving you the flexibility to create the learning experience that works best for you.
À La Carte Courses
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Cultural Literacy and Humility
This course explores the essential concepts of cultural literacy and humility, equipping physical therapy educators with the knowledge and skills to empower their students to provide culturally responsive and respectful care.
CEU: 0.2 (2 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Clinical Education Preparation & Readiness
This course equips physical therapy educators with the tools and strategies necessary to prepare students for successful clinical education experiences. Participants will explore the essential components of clinical education and their integration into the physical therapy curriculum.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: The Challenging Student
This course provides physical therapy educators with effective strategies for addressing and supporting challenging students to promote their academic and professional success, including topics in academic dishonesty, conflict resolution, and remediation strategies.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Internal & External Elements
This course explores the critical role of interested party engagement in developing and implementing effective physical therapy curricula. Participants will learn to navigate the complex web of relationships that influence curriculum design and execution.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Scholarly Agendas
This course provides physical therapist and physical therapist assistant educators with the tools and strategies to develop and implement effective scholarly agendas that advance personal, institutional, and professional goals.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Scholarship Models
This course introduces physical therapist and physical therapist assistant educators to diverse models of scholarship and their application in academic and clinical settings.
CEU: 0.2 (2 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Physical Therapy Educator Terminology and Communication
This course explores the nuanced terminology and communication skills essential for effective physical therapy education. Participants will examine the impact of language choice on student learning, motivation, and professional development.
CEU: 0.2 (2 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: New Faculty as Leaders
This course is designed to equip new faculty members with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to navigate and excel in service roles and committee leadership within academic institutions.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Coaching
This course equips physical therapy educators with coaching skills to enhance student success, growth, and professional development. Participants will explore evidence-based coaching techniques tailored to the unique needs of physical therapy students.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Faculty Roles and Identity I
This course delves into the multifaceted roles and identities of physical therapy educators. The focus is on 1) deepening understanding of individual faculty roles and responsibilities and 2) developing and supporting your profession identity, particularly as an educator.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Grading Strategies
This course equips physical therapy educators with a comprehensive toolkit of effective and innovative grading strategies to enhance student learning, motivation, and fairness in assessment.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Outcome, Program, and Curriculum Assessment
This course is designed to equip physical therapy educators with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively assess and enhance program outcomes, curriculum design, and student learning.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Teaching and Learning Theories
This course provides physical therapy educators with a comprehensive overview of teaching and learning theories, with a special focus on the signature pedagogy of physical therapy education "Human Body as Teacher."
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Educational Technology
This course equips physical therapy educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate educational technology into their teaching practices.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Curricular Design - Processes I
Navigate a comprehensive exploration of the intricate processes involved in crafting a cutting-edge physical therapy curriculum. This course provides a bird's-eye view of the curriculum design landscape, guiding participants through the maze of decision-making, planning, and implementation.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Item Development and Analysis I
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of assessment design and item development. Learners will examine the structure and essential components of high-quality exam items and compare multiple assessment formats appropriate for measuring clinical knowledge, reasoning, and professional competencies.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Curricular Design - Foundational Theories
Embark on a journey through the bedrock of educational philosophy and its application to physical therapy curriculum design. This course invites participants to explore the rich tapestry of foundational theories and frameworks that shape modern educational practices.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Student Evaluation and Assessment of Learning: Rubrics
This course provides physical therapy educators with the skills and knowledge to design and to implement effective rubrics that enhance assessment clarity, consistency, and fairness.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: Evaluation and Assessment of Learning: Formative vs Summative
This course provides physical therapy educators with an introduction to formative and summative assessment strategies and their application in physical therapy education.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education EEC Phase 1: The Master Adaptive Learner
This course introduces physical therapy educators to the concept of the Master Adaptive Learner and its application in physical therapy education.
CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
Academy of Education - EEC Program: Request for Mentorship
In order to request the Mentorship, you must have completed seven (7) courses.
Academy of Education - EEC Program: Request for Final Exam
In order to request the Final Exam, you must successfully complete all 21 modules.
Ready to elevate your teaching impact?
Choose the path that works best for you and start your Excellence in Education Certificate journey today. Register for the complete certificate package to maximize your savings or build your experience through individual components while gaining the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to excel as a physical therapy educator.
Registration opens Thursday, October 15, and content become accessible January 4, 2027!
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