College of Allied Health Professions

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- - Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
    Includes Cardiovascular Interventional Technology, Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography
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    Includes Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
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    Includes Clinical Perfusion, Diagnostic Cytology, Genetic Counseling, Medical Nutrition, and Physician Assistant.
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    Includes graduate programs for practicing health care professionals as well as interprofessional non-degree coursework and distance education programs.
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  Through our education programs, research, clinical care, and community outreach the CAHP transforms lives to create a healthy future for individuals and communities.
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Clinical Education

UNMC Clinical Preceptor Resources

Physical Therapy Clinical Education Glossary

PT CPI 3.0 Training Links, Instructions and User Guides

Nebraska State Practice Act

Northern Plains Clinical Education Consortium

APTA Academy of Education Clinical Educator Resources

UNMC PT Curriculum

Video: Curriculum Overview

Class of 2025 Clinical Education Handbook

Class of 2026 Clinical Education Handbook

Class of 2027 Clinical Education Handbook

Certificate of Insurance

Medicare Guidelines

PHYT 500 Clinical Education 1

PHYT 600 Clinical Education 2

PHYT 601 Clinical Education 3

PHYT 700 Clinical Education 4

PHYT 701 Clinical Education 5

Clinical Education Team

Nikki Sleddens, PT, PhD

Assistant Professor
Director of Clinical Education

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Phone: 402-559-4625

Nikki Sleddens, PT, PhD

Tessa Wells, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults

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Phone: 308-865-1141

Tessa Wells, PT, DPT

Michelle Hawkins, MS

PT Clinical Education Associate

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Phone: 402-559-8173
Fax: 402-559-8626

Michelle Hawkins