Christopher Ivey

Dr. Christopher Ivey is an Associate Professor and Director of Curriculum for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Las Vegas Program at the Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate College of Health Sciences, Hawaii Pacific University. Based in Temecula, California, he contributes remotely to academic operations while maintaining active clinical practice in physical therapy.

Education:

• EdD in Higher Education and Leadership, University of Liverpool
• MS in Kinesiology, Humboldt State University
• MPT in Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Sciences
• BA in Physical Education, Humboldt State University

Dr. Ivey's research and professional interests focus on musculoskeletal examination and treatment, best practices in higher education teaching, and curriculum development in physical therapy. His work bridges clinical expertise in orthopedics and sports therapy with pedagogical innovation, particularly in psychomotor skill training and pain education. He emphasizes evidence-based approaches to both patient care and instructional design.

His recent publications and book chapters reflect a strong trend in health professions education, clinical skill acquisition, and concussion management. Works such as 'Comparison of live demonstration versus multimedia instruction' highlight his interest in optimizing teaching methods for clinical competencies. His contributions to board review texts and case files demonstrate a commitment to standardized education and clinical readiness.

Professional Certifications:

• Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
• Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Dr. Ivey has over two decades of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy. His transition into academia in 2009 began with postgraduate residency instruction and evolved into entry-level DPT education. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, his leadership role as Director of Curriculum indicates significant involvement in academic program development and educational strategy. He is actively engaged in scholarly activity through publications and multimedia resources aimed at enhancing physical therapy education.

He is affiliated with educational teams focused on curriculum design and is involved in developing remote and multimedia learning tools for physical therapy students. His work with McGraw-Hill on digital and textbook resources shows collaboration with national educational platforms.