Geriatric Rehabilitation
Education and Training
Institute
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Certification is designed to offer a series of courses,
which culminate in a comprehensive examination
consisting of written, oral and practical testing
to define competency in geriatric rehabilitation.
Certification is a four-day process, consisting of a
review, and collegial exchange which provides the
opportunity for both reviewing and updating the
contents of the courses leading to certification. The
third day, the written exam is taken followed by the
oral exam. The last day is the practical examination
with real patients to complete the process. The
standard sought is one of excellence, safe application
of advanced clinical skills and culmination of all
pertinent information and the ability to analyze
and plan in the most current and critical fashion to
advance healthcare for the geriatric population.
The Certification
In 1992, Dr. Lewis founded the Geriatric
Rehabilitation Education and Training Institute in
an attempt to standardize and improve the quality of
continuing education available to all rehabilitation
professionals. An eclectic approach to all types of
geriatric patients and diagnoses has been created
through a series of courses, which allows the GREAT
Institute to offer a Geriatric Training Certification
(GTC). The Certification is designed for practicing
physical and occupational therapists and assistants.
GREAT Institute will honor all course work in which
a GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. certificate was
awarded. Due to the dynamic nature of health care,
the courses are constantly being updated. Courses
taken prior to 2000 will not be considered for credit.
Therapists with
current Geriatric Training Certification (GTC):
Mark Traffas PT, GTC
BS in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University
Director of Rehabilitation at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab
Center in Sunnyvale, CA
Sandy Shelton PT, GTC
BS in Physical Therapy from The University of Tennessee
Center for Health Sciences, Memphis TN
Employed at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, TN as
Senior Physical Therapist III on Acute Care Orthopedic Unit
Wendy K. Anemaet PT, GCS, CWS, GTC, ATC
Bachelor's in Biology, Pre-Med, and Athletic Training from
Mount Vernon University in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Master's
in Physical Therapy from University of Southern California
University of South Florida, Tampa Florida Instructor
Michelle E. Moffa-Trotter PT, GCS, GTC, CWT
Honor's Scholar Graduate from the School of Physical Therapy
at University of Connecticut
A&T Rehabilitation Solutions
Andrew D. Dimitro PT, GCS, OCS, GTC, CSCS
Physical Therapy degree from University of Maryland at Baltimore
Exercise Physiology degree from West Virginia University
Home Health Physical Therapist in West Virginia
Major in the United States Army Reserves
Susan Sentell PT, GTC
BS in Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina
Director of Rehabilitation for Tryon Estates, an ACTS Retirement Community in Columbus, NC.
Doug Dillon, PT, GTC
B.A. California State University Long Beach emphasis
on Athletic Training.
B.S. in Physical Therapy from Langston University in
Oklahoma with honors.
Who’s Who International for Physical Therapy
Lecturer for “Comprehensive Strategies” for Great
Seminars
Lab Assistant for Great Seminars and Richard Jackson “Pelvic Girdle”
Lead Physical Therapist for Courtyard Care Center
Outpatient Physical Therapist for Physical
Rehabilitation Network (PRN)
Jo Siebert, PTA, GTC
Violet Hill, Arkansas
A.A. General Education (Magna Cum Laude), Ozarka College
A.A.S. Physical Therapy Assistant (Magna Cum Laude), Ozarka College
A.A.S. Health Information Management (Transcription option - Magna Cum Laude), Ozarka College
Former Laboratory Assistant Ozarka College and Lyon College (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology)
Former Teaching Assistant (Anatomy & Physiology), Ozarka College
Geriatric Care Management (grad-level) certification pending at University of Florida
Member Advocates for the Elderly, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Director of Rehabilitation for Paragon Rehabilitation (Nashville, TN) at Good Samaritan Village - Mountain Home, Arkansas
Susan Zaharek Laub MSPT, GTC
White Plains, NY
B.S. in Health Studies Boston University
M.S. Physical Therapy Boston University
Staff PT at Jewish Home and Hospital LifeCare System-Sarah Neuman Long Term Care
Lab Assistant for GREAT Seminars
ShaLynn Smith MS, MPT, GTC
Kerrville, TX
BA in Psychology from The University of Texas San Antonio
MS in Instructional Systems Design from Florida State University
Master of Physical Therapy from Chapman University, California
Lab Assistant for GREAT seminars
Owner and Director of Wellness Works
Paula Johnson, PT, GTC, MBA
Harrisburg, PA
B. S. in Physical Therapy from Temple University
M.B.A. from Penn State University
Director of Rehabiliation for Lebanon Valley Brethren Home (CCRC) - Palmyra, PA
Jonathan Cruz, PT, GCS, GTC
Newton, NJ
BS in Physical Therapy from Fatima Medical Science Foundation, Inc, Metro Manila, Philippines
Program Manager of Enduracare at Sussex County Homestead, Newton, NJ
Member American Geriatric Society
Member Gerontological Society of America
Shawn Shermer PT, GTC
Frederick, MD
B.S. in Physical Therapy from University of Hartford
Staff PT at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehab Center
