Essential Entry-Level Competencies to Prepare Clinicians for Success in Neurologic Physical
Therapy Practice

In this episode, we speak to Dorian Rose, one of the authors of the recently published article on
essential competencies in entry-level neurologic physical therapist education (article video link:
https://links.lww.com/JNPT/A427). Dr. Rose discusses the benefits of competency-based
education for a variety of critical areas, including accountability and flexibility. She explains how
the seven essential competency domains can guide academic and clinical educators to support
clinical development in neurologic practice.


References:
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. ANPT Essential Competencies for Neurologic Physical
Therapist Education. https://neuropt.org/education/physical-therapy-educators/anpt-essential-
competencies-for-neurologic-physical-therapist-education
Bradford ECH, Fell N, Zablotny CM, Rose DK. Essential Competencies in Entry-Level Neurologic
Physical Therapist Education. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2023;47(3):174-183.
https://links.lww.com/JNPT/A427.
Graham ID, Logan J, Harrison MB, et al. Lost in knowledge translation: time for a map? J Contin
Educ Health Prof. 2006;26(1):13-24
Timmerberg JF, Chesbro SB, Jensen GM, Dole RL, Jette DU. Competency-Based Education and
Practice in Physical Therapy: It’s Time to Act!. Phys Ther. 2022;102(5):pzac018.
doi:10.1093/ptj/pzac018