Clinical Education SIG

Mission: The Clinical Education SIG advances and supports excellence in physical therapy/assistant clinical education in Colorado by fostering collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and evidence-based teaching practices that support the development of competent, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

Chairs Names:

Suzie Sliski, Clinical Co-chair

Eric Sawyer, Academic Chair

Educate • Connect • Support • Advance

Educate clinical instructors and SCCEs through evidence-based resources.

Connect educators across Colorado.

Support learner success and educator development.

Advance excellence and innovation in clinical education.

Types of events/con-ed/content provided:

Colorado APTA Clinical Education SIG, the most valuable role is to serve as a central resource, community of practice, and professional development hub for Clinical Instructors (CIs), Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs/CCCEs), and academic-clinical education partners. We will have virtual webinars 2-3 times per year with topics relevant to clinical educators like:

Excellence in Clinical Education
National Topics in PT Clinical Education
CI development, Student success and Learner Support
Resources for Clinical Educators (CIs and SCCEs)
APTA and regulatory updates
Addressing the Needs of Students to promote their success
Professional Development Roadmap : New CI, SCCE, Experienced CI, and Expert Educator
Offer a Community for Collaboration and Networking