University of Medical Sciences Arizona

Professional Development Courses

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Advance your expertise with high-quality education designed to support your growth and success in allied healthcare

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Gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on expertise across essential healthcare domains

Acute Care

Advanced courses to strengthen clinical decision making, manage complex presentations and deliver high impact care in a hospital environment.

Allied Health Aide

These courses provide foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to assist physical, occupational, and other allied health professionals in supporting patients’ recovery and daily rehabilitation activities.

Leadership

Learn how to provide or strengthen strategic oversight, operational excellence, and team leadership in dynamic healthcare environments.

Neurology

Deepen clinical reasoning, refine assessment and treatment strategies, and optimize outcomes for individuals with complex neurological conditions.

Orthopedics

Focus on musculoskeletal treatments, injury prevention, and rehabilitation practices.

Pediatrics

Enhance assessments, interventions, and family centered care for infants, children, and adolescents with diverse developmental and medical needs.

Sports

A focus on evidence-based instruction in performance enhancement, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport strategies for active and athletic populations.

Meet our Expert Faculty

Dr. Thompson is a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Certified Health and Wellness Coach. His professional expertise includes geriatrics, ergonomics, health promotion, and functional medicine. As an accomplished author and educator, Dr. Thompson is dedicated to providing clinical experience with a holistic, wellness-focused approach to patient care and education..

Cody Thompson

EDD, DPT, PT, GCS

Meet our Expert Faculty

Dr. Gatdula is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience in neonatal care, pediatrics, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, and home health. He has published peer-reviewed articles and has been an invited speaker at multiple conferences hosted by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Joahnes Gatdula

OTD, OTR/L, CPAM, ITOT, CNS

Meet our Expert Faculty

Dr. Ashby is a physical therapist with more than 22 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics and home health care. He has dedicated his career to helping patients improve function, mobility, and overall quality of life. His professional interests include evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation and patient-centered care. Dr. Ashby’s research focuses on manual therapy, force production, and movement performance.

Jason Ashby

ScD, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Meet Our expert faculty

Dr. Kolten Tea specializes in treating a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related conditions for individuals with active lifestyles. He is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist dedicated to helping patients improve performance and return to activity safely. Dr. Tea is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with advanced training in Functional Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction therapy.

Kolten Tea

DPT, SCS, CSCS

Meet Our expert faculty

Dr. Fumarola has over 26 years of experience in occupational therapy. Her expertise spans short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, acute care, early intervention, home health, school-based services, outpatient neurorehabilitation, and hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. She is dedicated to providing patient-centered care that promotes independence, functional recovery, and improved quality of life.

Kara Fumarola

OTD, MS, OTR/L