532. A New Approach to PTA Admissions: The Role of Behavioral Assessments

In this episode, Dr. Meghan Teitz speaks with Tiffany Kiphart, the Academic Vice Dean at Kent State University and former Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. Tiffany shares her journey from athletic training to physical therapy education and her innovative work on behavioral assessments aimed at improving student success. She discusses the importance of identifying behavioral barriers that can hinder student performance and how the implementation of assessments has provided valuable insights into applicants’ potential. Listen in as Tiffany explores how these assessments can enhance the admissions process and promote equitable educational opportunities in PTA programs.Tiffany Kiphart serves as the Academic Vice Dean at Kent State University, where she previously directed the Physical Therapist Assistant program. With over 25 years in physical therapy education, she is passionate about transforming the learning experience for students through innovative approaches, including behavioral assessments. Tiffany’s research focuses on identifying the non-academic factors that contribute to student success, and she is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accommodates diverse learning needs.To connect with Tiffany Kiphart, you can reach her via the following channels:Email: tkiphart@kent.eduLinkedIn: Tiffany KiphartTwitter: @TiffanyKiphartFeel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to discuss innovative strategies in physical therapy education!If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE Final Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.