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Karen Abboud is an Associate Professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Clarkson College, teaching in both associate and bachelor programs. She previously served as Director of Clinical Education (2016–2023) and as a science faculty member in the Academic Travel Abroad program (2018–2021, 2023). Currently, she chairs the Clarkson College Alumni Board. Her academic leadership spans clinical education, interprofessional collaboration, and healthcare administration.
Education:
- Bachelor's in General Studies, University of Nebraska at Omaha (2002)
- Associate’s in PTA, Clarkson College (2005)
- Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, Clarkson College (2012)
Research Focus: Geriatric physical therapy, clinical education innovation, interprofessional education (IPE), lymphedema therapy, and clinical performance assessment. Her work emphasizes teamwork in patient care and adapting to healthcare industry changes.
Recent Scholarly Trends: Her presentations address virtual collaboration, clinical competency evaluation, and interprofessional teamwork. She has reviewed editions of key PTA textbooks and co-authored studies on student training and clinical practice integration.
Awards:
- APTA PTA Clinical Excellence Award (2020)
- Teaching Excellence Recognition (2013, 2017)
- Advanced Proficiency in Geriatrics (2011–2016)
Advising & Grants: Leads clinical practicum courses (PTA 220/221, 240/241) and co-teaches leadership and documentation courses. Her service includes APTA Nebraska Executive Committee roles (2010–2019) and current work on Practice Management committees.
Labs & Teams: Engaged in UNMC/Clarkson research on teamwork knowledge (2014–2019) and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on clinical education projects.
