Biography
LaVonne Couch, PT, DPT, EdD, is an assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and serves as the director of clinical education for the doctor of physical therapy program. Dr. Couch received her physical therapy education from Stockton University and the College of St. Scholastica. Prior to obtaining her post-professional doctorate in physical therapy in 2016, Dr. Couch earned a doctorate in educational innovation and leadership from Wilmington University. She is a licensed physical therapist in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Dr. Couch's areas of clinical practice focus include geriatrics, cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, and post-surgical patients treated in inpatient and/or home settings. In academia, Dr. Couch has many years of experience with PT/PTA education in program administration and implementation, instruction and student assessment. She is passionate about the mentorship of students, new clinicians, and clinicians new to the faculty role.
Education
- DPT (post-professional), Physical Therapy, The College of St. Scholastica
- EdD, Educational Innovation and Leadership, Wilmington University
- MSM, Management – The Executive Program, New Jersey Institute of Technology
- BS, Physical Therapy, Stockton University
Courses Taught
Number |
Name |
Level |
---|---|---|
PHTH 8101 |
Introduction to Physical Therapy |
Graduate |
PHTH 8118 |
Clinical Examination and Intervention Skills III |
Graduate |
PHTH 8135 |
Clinical Management of Cardiopulmonary Conditions |
Graduate |
PHTH 8143 |
Management of the Medically Complex Patient |
Graduate |
PHTH 8151 |
Evidence Based Practice III |
Graduate |
PHTH 9185 |
Clinical Experience 1 |
Graduate |
PHTH 9285 |
Clinical Experience 2 |
Graduate |
PHTH 9385 |
Clinical Experience 3 |
Graduate |