GREAT Seminars lecturers are leaders and experts in the field of geriatrics and can serve as expert witnesses in cases involving geriatric rehabilitation.
Geriatric trained and certified therapists (GTC) after having worked in the field of geriatrics as a practicing clinician have passed a rigorous process that tests and validates their expertise. All GTCs must complete 160 hours of coursework specifically in geriatrics. After completing that they can apply for a home study that takes a minimum of ten hours in dissecting and demonstrating competency on a variety of real life cases. Then the candidates must prove their competence during a 30 hour review and testing procedure. The entire process is a minimum of 200 hours. These GTCs are also leaders and experts in the field of geriatrics and as such can serve as expert witnesses in cases involving geriatric rehabilitation.
To that end, Great Seminars offers attorneys the opportunity to hire consultants to work directly with their staffs. Below are the details.
Expert Witnessing consulting services are as follows:
All consultants will need travel and accommodations paid, if needed. Great Seminars charges a $200 set up fee to coordinate the facility and the consultants. The consultant’s fee depends on the level of the consultant and area of expertise.
GREAT Seminars Lecturers:
Carole B. Lewis, DPT, GCS, GTC, MPA, MSG, PhD, FSOAE, FAPTA
Washington, DC
BS in Physical Therapy from Ohio State University
Masters of Science in Gerontology from University of Southern California Masters of Public Administration from University of Southern California
Doctor of Philosophy from University of Maryland
Doctor of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions
Editor-in-Chief, Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Department of Geriatrics, College of Medicine
Wendy K. Anemaet, PT, PhD, GCS, CWS, GTC, CWT, COS-C
Denver, Colorado
Bachelor’s in Biology, Pre-Med and Athletic Training from Mount Vernon University, Mount Vernon, OH
Master’s in Physical Therapy from University of Southern California
PhD in Aging Studies from University of South Florida
Doctor of Physical Therapy (to be completed in May 2013) from Regis University
Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Regis University
Dale Avers DPT, PHD
Syracuse, NY
BHS in Physical Therapy from University of Kentucky
MSEd in Clinical and College Teaching from University of Kentucky
DPT from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
PhD from Indiana University
Associate Professor at Upstate Medical University
Sherri Betz, PT, GCS, CEEAA, PMA®-CPT
Miami, FL
BS in Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University
Vice-President Polestar Pilates Education
Chair, Bone Health Special Interest Group, Geriatric Section, APTA
Board Member, American Bone Health
FORE Professional Committee Member
NOF: ERAC Committee Member
Alisa Curry, PT, DPT
Fremont, CA
BS in Physical Therapy, Langston University, Langston OK
DPT from Arizona School of Health Sciences, Mesa, AZ
PT Clinical Coordinator – Institute for Joint Restoration and Research
Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Fremont CA
Doug Dillon PT, GTC, CSST
Campbell CA
BA in Physical Education/Athletic Training
BS in Physical Therapy
Director of Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Center with Inpatient/Outpatient/Stroke Rehabilitation and Aquatic Program
Lecturer for Great Seminars on “Comprehensive Rehabilitation Strategies for the Complex Geriatric Patients”
Expert Consultant for the Physical Therapy Board of California
Expert Consultant for the California Department of Consumer Affairs
James R. Gose, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, COMT, CMP
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
Certified McKenzie Practitioner (Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment)
Certified Maitland Practitioner (Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist)
Certified Mulligan Practitioner
Adjunct Professor University of Tennessee Chattanooga Physical Therapy Program
Sandy Shelton PT, GTC
Eagleville, TN
BS in Physical Therapy from University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Memphis TN
Level 3 Staff Physical Therapist in Acute Care Orthopedic Unit at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Specialty Areas: Total Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, Extremity Fractures
Susan Staples, PT, GCS
Annapolis, MD
BS in Physical Therapy from University of Maryland at Baltimore
Geriatric Clinical Specialist with the ABPTS; APTA
Senior Physical Therapist at Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, MD
PRN Physical Therapist at Ginger Cove in Annapolis MD
Nicole L. Stout MPT, CLT-LANA
Bethesda, Maryland
Master of Physical therapy- Chatham University, Post-graduate certificate in Health policy- George Washington University School of Public Health
Senior Rehabilitation Practice Consultant – Kaiser Permanente Mid Atlantic States, Rockville, MD
Bob Thomas, PT, MSPT
Portland, Oregon
BS in Psychology from Eastern University
MS in Physical Therapy from Pacific University
President of Signature Hospice, Home Health and Home Care
Geriatric Training Certified (GTC) Therapists
Olga Boudreau PT, GTC
Tamarac, Florida
BS in Physical Therapy from Florida International University
Director of Rehabilitation at Allcare Medical Services
Amy L. Brensel MS PT, GTC
Clive, IA
Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University
Bachelor of Science from Northwest Missouri State
Outpatient Physical Therapist for Mercy Clinics in Clive, IA
Diana Dickey PT GTC
Kansas City, Missouri
BS in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis
Employed with Sports Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Associates Inc. currently at their St. Joseph Hospital outpatient contract location.
Nolan R. Dyer PT, GTC
Independence, MO
BS in Physical Therapy from Langston University, Oklahoma.
BS in Criminal Justice from Winona State University, Minnesota.
Employed with Genesis Rehabilitation Services.
Karey Ledbetter, PT, DPT, GTC, GCS
Jacksonville, FL
BS in Physical Therapy from Bradley University
DPT from Boston University
Program Manager for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Florida Community College at Jacksonville
PRN Physical Therapist for Taylor Care Center, Jacksonville FL
Dana Logan, MS, PT, GTC
Washington DC
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology, Miami University
Outpatient orthopedic physical therapist in Washington, DC
Lab assistant, GREAT Seminars and Books
Barbara Miller-Howard, PT, GTC
Ashland, KY
Bachelor’s in Biology; Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan
Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy; Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
NDT Certified
Senior Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kings Daughters’ Medical Center, Ashland, Kentucky
Peter Vander Weide PT, GTC
Battle Creek, MI
BS Health Science in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University 1990
Employed full time at Muscle and Spine Rehabilitation Center–outpatient private practice and part time at Integrity Rehab–SNF.
Please contact GREAT Seminars for more information:
Phone: 330-836-2275
Fax: 330-865-6941
Toll-Free: 877-79-GREAT
Email: GREATseminars@aol.com