Professor
American International College
Springfield, Massachusetts
Dr. Patrick Carley, DHA, MS, PT, tenured professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at America International College for the past 23 years. His research agenda explores the use and possible applications of new technologies that help provide more objectivity to the clinical setting. The advent of healthcare shifting its focus to more community-based interventions, the inclusion of technology will help advance remote patient interaction and treatment interventions through Telehealth initiatives. The second thrust of this agenda seeks to include the knowledge gained from this type of research into the curricular preparation of future physical and occupational therapy students.