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



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