Cynthia (Cindy) Utley, P.T., D.P.T.
Director of Clinical Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Additional Roles
Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Area of Expertise
- Practice management, acute care, aquatic therapy
- Clinical Practice (practice setting, location) Acute Care, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Professional Organizations, Committees and Boards
- Alpha Eta Honor Society
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Academy of Physical Therapy Education, Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy, Health Policy & Administration Section
- Iowa Physical Therapy Association
- Iowa Clinical Education Consortium
Service
Community
- Des Moines University Sponsored Activities: Girls Exploring Medicine, Senior Health Fair, Day at the Fair
Professional
- Co-Chair for Education Leadership Conference Program Committee for the Academy of Physical Therapy Education
- Abstract Reviewer for the Education Leadership Conference for the Academy of Physical Therapy Education
- Abstract Reviewer for the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting for the Academy of Physical Therapy Education
- Education Section – Clinical Education Special Interest Group (CESIG) Nominating Committee 2016-2018, Chair 2017-2018
- Academic Leader Roundtable Speaker, University of Iowa Phyiscal Therapy Educational Summit, 2014
University
- University Integrity Committee
- DMU and UnityPoint Clinics Joint Operating Committee
- College of Health Sciences Faculty Organization Chair
- Department of Physical Therapy Admissions Committee
- Department of Physical Therapy Curriculum Committee
| Education: |
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| Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of New England, Portland, ME |
| Masters of Physical Therapy, Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences, Rochester, MN |
| Bachelor of Arts – Biology, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN |
| Certifications: |
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| Iowa Physical Therapy License |
| Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults |
| Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor |
| American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Trainer |