Clinical Education
The clinical faculty for the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program has the opportunity to facilitate meaningful learning experiences and to mold future colleagues. Mentoring students is a great way to keep current with the evidence and knowledge
in our field. Not only will students bring a new energy and infectious enthusiasm to your facility, but clinical teaching will allow you to give back to the profession.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested and seeking more information.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested and seeking more information.
Interested in offering a Clinical Experience for CU PT students? Please email [email protected].
To view resources specific to clinical instructor development, clinical site and experience materials and documents specific to our curriculum, visit our resources page.
Become a Volunteer Clinical Faculty member.
Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course: We encourage all of our Clinical Instructors to complete the basic APTA Credentialing course, offered annually, to ensure consistency and quality for our clinical internships.
Clinical Education Curriculum
Clinical Education Team
Rebecca Dehne PT, DPT
Senior Instructor
- Physical Therapy (SOM)
Dr. Rebecca Dehne is a graduate of the University of Colorado DPT program. Following completion of the Faculty Residency at the University of Colorado in 2025, she joined the CU faculty, teaching across both pathways. Dr. Dehne currently coordinates Professional Development III and Integrated Practice for the hybrid pathway and the Pain Science elective for the residential pathway. She also assists in various classes and labs throughout the physical therapy program including Movement Science and the Musculoskeletal tract. She also joined the Clinical Education team, advising students in their clinical experiences throughout the curriculum and coordinating CE II for the residential pathway. Her current research focuses on implementation of a pain science curriculum within the DPT program and exploring the use of technology for practicing various communication skills. Prior to joining the faculty at CU, Dr. Dehne worked in outpatient orthopedics, treating patients across the lifespan with a wide variety of impairments.
Resumes/CV:
Rebecca Dehne PT, DPT
Senior Instructor
- Physical Therapy (SOM)
Dr. Rebecca Dehne is a graduate of the University of Colorado DPT program. Following completion of the Faculty Residency at the University of Colorado in 2025, she joined the CU faculty, teaching across both pathways. Dr. Dehne currently coordinates Professional Development III and Integrated Practice for the hybrid pathway and the Pain Science elective for the residential pathway. She also assists in various classes and labs throughout the physical therapy program including Movement Science and the Musculoskeletal tract. She also joined the Clinical Education team, advising students in their clinical experiences throughout the curriculum and coordinating CE II for the residential pathway. Her current research focuses on implementation of a pain science curriculum within the DPT program and exploring the use of technology for practicing various communication skills. Prior to joining the faculty at CU, Dr. Dehne worked in outpatient orthopedics, treating patients across the lifespan with a wide variety of impairments.
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All complaints regarding the CU Physical Therapy Clinical Education program should be addressed to the CU Physical Therapy Program Director, Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FGSA at: [email protected] or (303) 724-0687. Responses to inquiries will be answered within 10 business days. Students who have complaints that have not been resolved through contact with the CU PT Program may seek advisement within the University or via external governing bodies (see below).