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Kenneth J. Havrilla, DPT
Assistant Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor
Department
of Physical Therapy
Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy – Temple University
Master's of Science in Health Related Professions – University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's of Science in Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh
Courses Taught:
Primary course instructor for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Science (PHYTH 605), Clinical Education III (PHYTH 611) and Clinical Education IV (PHYTH 612)
APTA Train the Trainer, APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program (CIECP)
Lower Extremity Orthotics and Prosthetics
Basic Concepts for Health Care Professionals
Tests and Measurements
Health Care Management
Physical Therapy Service Project
Clinical Education 1, 2, and 3
Areas of Academic Specialty:
Clinical Education, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Science
Health Care Management
Research Area:
Fall Prevention
Publications:
Havrilla K. & Heasley CA 2008. Fall Risk Assessment & Fall Prevention In Home Care. Home Health Management & Practice: 20: 169-174.
Havrilla, K. & Heasley CA. (2007). Helping care recipients help themselves: UPMC/Jefferson Regional Home Health Fall Prevention Program focuses on empowerment. Good Practices in Prevention Patient Falls : A Collection of Case Studies, pp. 10-20. Oakbrooke Terrace IL: Joint Commission Resources, Inc.
Havrilla K & Heasley CA. Winter 2006/2007. Home Health Agency Finds Success in Fall Prevention Program. Home Health Insights, 1& 5
Professional Presentations:
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program – Chatham University
Physical Therapy and the Aging Patient
Fall Prevention and Environmental Assessment
OASIS Validation and Outcomes
Health Care Challenges…Creating Positive Patient Outcomes Program-Pain and Wound Care
UPMC - Hillman Cancer Center
The Home Care Paradigm – University of Pittsburgh
The Journey to Professionalism - Slippery Rock University
Physical Therapy Options During and After Treatment – Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Update on Stroke and Stroke Survivors
Speaker's Bureau – Western Pennsylvania Arthritis Foundation
Awards and Accomplishments:
Harmarville Rehabilitation Award 1997
Professional Narrative:
Dr. Havrilla is the primary course instructor for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Science (PHYTH 605), Clinical Education III (PHYTH 611) and Clinical Education IV (PHYTH 612). He has held faculty positions at the University of Pittsburgh and Chatham University . He was the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education at Chatham University and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. He was the Senior Manager of Rehabilitation Services at UPMC/Jefferson Regional Home Health, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Pittsburgh as well as Field Instructor and adjunct faculty in the Physical Therapy Program, Credentialed Clinical Instructor, Credentialed Trainer for the APTA Clinical Instructor Program. In addition, he was the Director of Rehabilitation at the VNA HealthCare Services, Chief of Physical Therapy at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center , Pittsburgh , PA. Dr. Havrilla received his B.S. of Physical Therapy, Certificate of Physical Therapy, and M.S. in Health Related Professions (orthopedic track) from the University of Pittsburgh . He received his doctorate in physical therapy from Temple University .
Phone: 412.396.4667
E-mail: havrillk@duq.edu
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