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EDUCATION
Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor of Education, 1993
Major: Child and Youth Studies; Concentration: Management of Programs
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Master of Science, 1979
Major: Physical Therapy; Specialization: Developmental Disabilities
Columbia University - College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
Bachelor of Science, 1972
Major: Physical Therapy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mercy College, Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
2007 to present: Professor, Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
2005 to 2006: Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program
1995 to 2007: Director of the Physical Therapy Program/Associate Professor.
July 1994 to April 1995: Academic Coordinator – Graduate Physical Therapy Program.
Mid - Hudson Pediatric Therapy Services, 30 North Road. Highland, NY 12528
1984 to Present: Co-owner providing physical therapy services for pediatric caseload and consultation, including quality assurance to several early intervention agencies.
Valley Consultant Services LLC, P.O. Box 260, West Camp, NY 12490.
2011 to present: Provide quality assurance for physical therapy services to early intervention population.
Rehabilitation Programs, Inc., 70 Overrocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1994 to 2003: Consultant physical therapist
1989 to 1994: Director of Early Intervention.
1984 to 1989: Coordinator of Infant & Parent Programs.
1986 to 1988: Director of First Step Preschool Program.
St. Francis Hospital, North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1982 to 1984: Clinical supervisor of the Infant & Parent Program.
Western Michigan University - Occupational Therapy Dept, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1981: Adjunct instructor
Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School District, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
1980 to 1981: Physical therapy supervisor
Bergen County Special Services School (now Bleshman School), Paramus, NJ 7652
1977 to 1980: Pediatric physical therapist; clinical instructor.
Staten Island Developmental Center, 2760 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
1976 to 1977: Staff physical therapist for children with developmental disabilities.
Kim Institute Hospital (now Kessler Institute East), Central Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018
1974 to 1976: Staff Physical therapist - Traumatic brain injury team. Clinical instructor.
Steve Frank, c/o Lincoln Park Nursing Home, Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ
1973 to 1974: Staff physical therapist
St. Francis Hospital, North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 11260
1972 to 1973: Staff physical therapist
GRANT ACTIVITY
Faculty Development Grant. Fall, 2013. The Development of International Physical Therapy Educational Opportunities. $3000.
Faculty Development Grant. 2012; Faculty engagement in international interdisciplinary medical mission. $3,000.
Graduate Research Fellows Program. Mercy College Grad PASS Project. Fall, 2012. $5320.
Faculty Development Grant. 2011; Faculty and student participation in international interdisciplinary medical missions $5970.
Faculty Development Grant. 2011; The effects of custom-molded and prefabricated orthotic shoe inserts on balance parameters in healthy adults using the Balance Master’s® Limits of Stability and Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration on Balance: A pilot study. $2945.
Faculty Development Grant. 2010; Co-authored. Continuing the Mission: Enhancing teaching and service through interdisciplinary medical mission participation. $4230.
Faculty Development Grant. 2009; Co-authored. Enhancing teaching and service through interdisciplinary medical mission participation. $3589.
Faculty Development Grant. 2009; The effects of a graduate physical therapy program on enrolled students’ weight, dietary habits and activity levels – A pilot study. $2810.
Faculty Development Grant. 2005; Funding for preparation for implementation of the DPT Program $3000.
Faculty Development Grant. 2005; Co-authored. Workshop on “Legal issues in evaluation of clinical performance and academic dismissal” by Steve Milan, JD. $3170.
Faculty Development Grant. 2004; Authored; funding for Faculty workshop on development of DPT and transitional DPT degrees. $3000.
NIH Extramural Associates Research Development Award Grant; 2002; authored. Funding for research on “Physical therapy education and domestic violence: Increasing awareness and improving screening practices.” $2729.
New York City Board of Education Scholarship Grant; 1997 to 2007 for 3 year cycles; authored; Funded full tuition for students completing a PT curriculum with a major focus on pediatrics.
NIH Extramural Associates Research Development Award Grant; 1999; authored; Funding for “Balance Assessment in Children with Cerebral Palsy.” $6450.
Faculty Development Grant. 1998; Primary author; funding for Grant for a training workshop in test construction for new faculty in the Health Science Division. $600.
Faculty Development Grant. 1997; Co-authored; funding for presentation by faculty from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario on Interactive Problem-Based Learning. $1000.
Library Support for Developmental Disabilities - New York Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. 1992-1995. Co-authored; $50,000 per year for 3 years. Develop and disseminate library resources dealing with developmentally disabled.
Early Intervention Multidisciplinary Training Grant - NYS Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council. 1992. Co-authored; Training for Early Intervention Service Providers.
Newborn Support Grant - Wassaic Developmental Disabilities Service Organization. 1990 to 1995. Authored/supervised; $14,000 per year for 5-year period. Provided social work services for parents of newborns diagnosed with developmental delays or disabilities.
Family Support Grant - New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. 1991 to 1996. Authored/supervised; $30,000 per year for 5 years. Provided parent training and support for families with infants with developmental disabilities.
PUBLICATIONS
Fenderson CB. Recognizing signs of child abuse. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2014; 56(s4):58–60.
News-line for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. Q & A with Claudia B. Fenderson. www.News-line.com. 2012;17(2F):4-5.
Fenderson CB. (2011). Two New York physical therapists participate in medical missions. Empire State Physical Therapy. May-June 2011: 15.
Fenderson CB & Ling W. (2009). NeuroNotes: A clinical assessment guide. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Co. Translations in Korean, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, and Turkish.
Fenderson CB. (2008). Domestic violence: Special implications for the therapist. In C. C. Goodman, K. S. Fuller & W. G Boissonnault (Eds.), Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist. 3rd. edition. Philadelphia: Saunders.
Fenderson C. Health illiteracy can cause treatment misunderstanding. HCPro: Health Care Compliance. Sept 2006:11(9):1, 4-5.
Bassett J and Fenderson CB. Switching life paths: Returning students tell why they chose PT as a second career. Advance for Physical Therapists and PTAs. 2003;34:15-16.
Fenderson C. Domestic Violence: An interview. Advance for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. Sept 2003:37-38.
Fenderson CB. Down syndrome and aging: Implications for rehabilitation. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 1998;13(4):39-51.
PRESENTATIONS
“Abuse of Disabled Children” 26th Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Childhood Disability. Vienna, Austria. July 5, 2014.
“Domestic Violence in Austria.” The Role of the Physical Therapist. University of Applied Sciences, FH Campus. Vienna, Austria. September 19, 2013.
“Engaging Students with Audience Response Systems.” University of Applied Sciences, FH Campus. Vienna, Austria. September 20, 2013.
“Domestic Violence: What Every Physical Therapist Should Know.” PT2013: APTA Annual Conference and Exposition. Salt Lake City, UT. June 27, 2013.
“Faculty and Student Participation in International Interdisciplinary Medical Missions.” Presented as part of "Faculty Voices: Aligning Vision with Practice.” Mercy College Faculty Seminar Day. Dobbs. Ferry, NY. October 10, 2012.
“Participation in International Medical Missions.” Abilities First. Poughkeepsie, NY. August 9, 2012
“Service Mission” Mercy College Center for Global Engagement: Mercy in the Global Context. Dobbs Ferry, NY. October 12, 2011.
“Engaging Students in the Classroom Through i-Clickers.” Mercy College Faculty Seminar Day. Dobbs Ferry, NY. March 1, 2011.
“Patient Literacy and Compliance with Medical Information” Mercy College School of Health and Natural Science. Dobbs Ferry, NY. Dec. 3, 2009.
“Essentials of a PPT Portfolio Preparation.” Mercy College. May 20, 2009
“i-Clickers: Engaging the student. Assessment and Technology Week. Mercy College, April 28, 2009.
Questions Framing the Heart of Assessment” and Poster Presentation on “iClickers come to Mercy College!” Faculty Seminar Day, March 17, 2009.
“ iClickers Come to Mercy College: Using Classroom Response Systems to Create Active Learning Environments” Assessment & Technology Week, April 29, 2009.
“Addressing Domestic Violence: The Role of the Physical Therapist.” APTA’s Combined Section Meeting. Las Vegas. February 11, 2009.
“GOALS for Girls - Propel Yourself Forward! Using a strong science background to enter the physical therapy profession.” Youth Leadership Conference. NY, NY. December, 2008
“Looking at the Whole Child: A Workshop on Fine and Gross Motor Development.” Mid-Hudson Infant/Toddler Coalition. April 30, 2008.
“Health Literacy: Implications for Physical Therapy.” PT2006: APTA Annual Conference and Exposition. Orlando, FL. June 22, 2006.
“Lifespan Implications of Domestic Violence: Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence and Elder Abuse.” University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. January 28, 2005.
“Domestic Violence: The Role of the Health Care Professional.” St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. Oct. 12, 2004
“Domestic Violence: The Role of the Health Care Professional.” Valley Hospital. Ridgewood, NJ. May 18, 2004.
“Lifespan Implications of Domestic Violence: Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence and Elder Abuse.” University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. January 30, 2004.
“Domestic Violence: The Role of Health Care Professionals.” Phelps Memorial Hospital.
Tarrytown, NY. October 7, 2003.
“Domestic Violence: The Role of the Health Care Professional.” Hospital of Joint Diseases, New York, NY. October 5, 2003.
“Domestic Violence: Implications for the Physical Therapist” Rye Physical Therapy. Rye, NY
August 13, 2003.
“Addressing Domestic Violence: The Role of the Physical Therapist; PT2003: APTA Annual Conference and Exposition. Washington, DC. June 19, 2003.
“Evidence-Based Practice and Utilizing Internet Resources.” Catskill District of the NY Chapter of the APTA. April 21, 2003.
“Addressing Domestic Violence: The Role of the Physical Therapist.” St. Luke’s Hospital, Newburgh, NY. April 10 2003
“Addressing Domestic Violence: The Role of the Physical Therapist.” Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Commack, NY. March 19, 2003
“Domestic Violence: The Role of the Physical Therapist.” New York Physical Therapy Association. October, 2002
“Domestic Violence: Implications for the Physical Therapist.” Hudson Valley District of the NY Chapter of the APTA. June 11, 2002
“Transitioning Services for the Young Adult.” Hudson Valley District of the NY Chapter of the APTA. April 22, 1999
“Test Construction.” Sponsored by Mercy College. December 9, 1998.
“Maternal Drug Use and its Effect on Neonatal Development.” REHAB Programs, Jan 13, 1998.
"Americans with Disabilities Act: What Every Child Care Director Should Know." SUNY - Purchase. July 13, 1994.
"The Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications for Early Childhood Programs." Dutchess County Child Development Council. March 20, 1993.
"Developing Transition Resources for Children Moving from Early Intervention to Preschool Programs." Nova University. July 1992.
"Early Identification & Assessment of Infants and Toddlers." Dutchess Co. Dept. of Health. December 5, 1991.
"An Integrated Approach to Early Intervention." NY Assn of Occupational Ther. May 24, 1990.
"Birth Defects: Detection, Prevention and Treatment." March of Dimes. December 13, 1989.
"Early Intervention in Dutchess County." Child Protective Services. May 25, 1989.
"Maternal Drug Use and Effects on the Newborn" Rehabilitation Programs, February, 1989.
"Opening the Doors for Disabled Children." Sponsored by the Hudson Valley Health System Agency and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. October, 1986.
"Developmental Assessment." Dutchess County Public Health Dept. April, 1986.
"Graduates of the Newborn Intensive Care Unit” American Academy of Pediatrics, Westchester County Medical Center, and New York Medical College. March 26, 1986.
POSTER PRESENTATION
Croyle W, Bach-Martinez TD and Fenderson CB. The Effects of Orthotic Shoe Inserts on Balance Parameters in Asymptomatic Adults: A Pilot Study. New York Physical Therapy Association Conference 2013. Albany, NY. October 25, 2013.
Fenderson, CB. Faculty and Student Participation in International Interdisciplinary Medical Missions. Mercy College Faculty Seminar Day. Dobbs Ferry, NY. October 10, 2012
Fenderson, CB, Campo, M. The Effects of Orthotic Shoe Inserts on Balance Parameters in Asymptomatic Adults. Mercy College Faculty Seminar Day. Dobbs Ferry, NY. Spring 2012 Faculty Seminar Day.
Fenderson, CB. Enhancing teaching and service through interdisciplinary medical mission participation. Mercy College Faculty Seminar Day. Bronx, NY. Oct. 12, 2011
Fenderson CB, Lasenick M, Lichtman SW. Domestic violence: Physical therapists’ recognizing, screening and reporting abuse.” Poster presentation. PT2003: APTA Annual Conference and Exposition. Washington, DC. June 20, 2003
CONTINUING EDUCATION (The following is a partial list of continuing education courses and seminars. A complete list is available upon request).
“Traumatic Brian Injury: Screening and Assessment Methodology. Defense Centers for Excellence. Aug. 15, 2013. 1.75 contact hours.
“Using the APTA Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument for Students: A Self Guided Training.” APTA, March 30, 2012; .2 Continuing Education Units; 2 contact hours
“National Physical Therapy Examination Workshop for Faculty.” Federation of State Board for Physical Therapy. Sept. 28-30, 2012. 1.95 Continuing Education Units; 19.5 contact hours
New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) Annual Conference. October 28-29, 2011.
"Understanding Continuing Competence." October 19, 2011. APTA Webinar.
PT2011:APTA Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD. June, 2011
“Literacy Across the Health Continuum.” City University of New York – Institute of Health Equality.New York, NY; March 10 -11, 2010.
"Framing the Question" on construction of multiple-choice questions. Dobbs Ferry, NY. Nov. 9, 2010.
APTA Combined Sections Conference. Including Evidence-based Patient Education: Overcoming Barriers to Health Literacy, Neurological Screening and Return to Participation Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury; Updates in Neonatal Care. Las Vegas; February, 2009.
PT2008:APTA Annual Conference. ‘2008. Including Teaching – It’s Not a Spectator Sport; Current Care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Revision of APTA’s Core Ethics Document; Theory to Practice: Educating for Multiculturalism and Social Justice. San Antonio, TX. June 11-14.
PT2007: APTA Annual Conference. Denver, CO; June 2007.
PT2006: APTA Annual Conference. Including Pediatric Sports Medicine: Management and Prevention of Injuries Unique to the Young Athlete; Best of III STEP: Implications for Neurologic Adult and Pediatric Practice. Orlando, FL.
APTA Academic Administrators Conference. Washington, DC. October 2006.
PT2004: APTA Annual Conference. Including: DPT Programs: What We Know, What We
Don’t; Recognizing Elder Abuse; Health Disparities and Physical Therapy. Chicago, IL.
PT2003: APTA Annual Conference.. APTA Combined Sections Conference. Including:
Evidence-based Practice: Ethical Implications; Breathing Assist Techniques; Enhancing Cultural
Diversity; PT and Pediatric Oncology. Washington, DC. June 18-22, 2003
New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) Annual Conference. October 2002.
APTA Combined Sections Conference. Boston, MA. Including: Transitional DPT; Evidence-based Practice; Internet Resources; Osteoporosis; Acute Care in Pediatrics. February 2002
New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) Annual Conference. Including Academic Administrator Meeting; PT/PTA Forum. Clinical Decision-Making for Diabetes; Oct. 2001.
APTA Combined Sections Conference. San Antonio. February 2001
The American Council on Education. Office for Women in Higher Education. Leadership: Empowering the Vision. Dobbs Ferry, NY. October 6, 2000
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research. IRB 101. Mercy College, November 17, 2000
APTA Combined Sections Conference. New Orleans. February 2-6, 2000
NYPTA Annual Conference. Including: Legislative Update; Collaboration between PT/PTA Programs; Muscle Strengthening in Cerebral Palsy; Academic Admin Meeting. October 1999.
APTA Clinical Education Credentialing Course, May 1999.
APTA Combined Sections Conference. Including: Relationship of Anticipatory Postural Control and Functional Mobility and Balance; Improving the Odds: Preparing a Successful Grant Application; Clinical and Computerized Balance Assessment of Children with Neuromuscular Dysfunction; Academic Faculty Special Interest Group. Seattle. February 1999.
ORGANIZATIONS/COMMITTEES
Medical Mission Ecuador. Participant on yearly 9 – 10 day medical mission to Ambato, Ecuador. 2010 – 2013.
Mercy College Planning Committee. Fetal, Child and Maternal Health Conference. Nov. 2010 to April 2011
American Physical Therapy Association - 1972 to present; Pediatric, Education (member - Finance Committee (2005-2010), Health Policy & Administration, Research, and Women’s Health Sections and Global Health Special Interest Group. Awards Committee – Subcommittee on Publications, 2014
Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association - 1977 to present; Editorial Review Board, 1996 to 1999; Nominating Committee, 1997 to 2000.
New York State Physical Therapy Association. 1982 - Present; District Secretary, 1982 to 1985; Strategic Planning Committee, 2009 to 10; Delegate Assembly 2009 to present. Editorial Board, 2011 to present.
World Confederation of Physical Therapy. 2000 to present.
International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics. 2008 to present
Pediatric Physical Therapy, the official journal of the Section on Pediatrics of the APTA,
Editorial review panel, 2000 to present.
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapists. Item writer/reviewer for national physical therapy licensing examination. 2001 to 2005.
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, appointed member of Specialization Academy of Content Experts. 2001 – 2006.
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkin, book reviewer, 2006 to present.
Elsevier Publishers, book reviewer, 2000 to present.
Effgen S, eds. Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis; 2013.
Butterworth-Heinemann Publishers, book reviewer, 1999 to present.
F. A. Davis Publishers, book reviewer, 1997 to present.
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