Academy of Education EEC Phase 1 Course: The Challenging Student
The Challenging Student
Course Description:
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.
- Format: Asynchronous, on-demand
- Cost: Academy of Education Members $30, Non-Members $75
- Earn CEU: .3 (3 contact hours)
Intended Audience:
New physical therapy faculty
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the Educational Session, attendees will
1. Define various types of challenging student behaviors and their potential underlying causes.
2. Recognize the importance of self-care and professional resilience when managing challenging student situations.
3. Utilize effective communication strategies for difficult conversations and providing constructive feedback.
4. Implement proactive and reactive strategies for managing academic and professional misconduct.
5. Identify appropriate institutional resources and remediation pathways for struggling students
R. Kirby Baloy, PT, DPT, EdS, MS
Graceland University
Dr. R. Kirby Baloy, PT, DPT, EdS, MS, is a physical therapist educator. As an EducationSpecialist (EdS) in Higher Education Management, Dr. Baloy possesses understandingexpertise in curriculum design and institutional strategy. His diverse teaching portfolioincludes university-level instruction in Anatomy, Clinical Neuroscience, NeurologicInterventions, and Professional Topics.Dr. Baloy has served as an Item Writer for the National Physical Therapy Examination(NPTE) and as a Subject Matter Expert for the ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine credential.His commitment to scholarship is reflected in his roles as a manuscript reviewer for high-impact journals, including Physical Therapy (PTJ), CPTJ, and Frontiers in Neurology, etc.,alongside previous Editorial Board service for the Translational Journal of the ACSM.Dr. Baloy integrates clinical practice as an APTA Advanced Credentialed ClinicalInstructor and a Therapeutic Pain Specialist. His background as a medical provider forTeam USA Judo and the upcoming LA 2028 Olympiad informs his clinical instruction. Hiscareer is committed to fostering academic rigor and mentoring the next generation ofDPTs to improve human movement and quality of life. Dr. Baloy enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsuand holds the rank of black belt with the IBJJF.
