 Carol Maritz, EdD, PT, GCS
Email: c.maritz@usip.edu
Faculty Appointment:
Assistant Professor
Clinical / Administrative Appointments:
- Faculty Liaison and Clinical Supervisor of Mercy Pro Bono Clinic
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Pathophysiology
- Geriatrics
- Documentation and communication
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Life Span
Education:
EdD Higher Education, Nova Southeastern University, FL
MS Gerontology, Saint Joseph's University, PA
Certificate in Physical Therapy, Hahnemann University, PA
BS Biology, Glassboro State College, NJ
Research / Clinical Interests:
- Wellness and Health Promotion Programming for Underserved Communities
- Effects of Exercise on Elderly African American Women
- Student Learning Outcomes Associated with Experiential Learning
Opportunities
Professional Information:
- Member APTA, Member of Geriatric and Education Sections
- Member, Board of Directors for ElderNet of Lower Merion and
Narberth
Professional Publications:
Maritz CA, Zappin R. Creation of a model to
promote the development of professional behaviors in students.
J Student-centered Learning. 2007; in press.
Johnson MP, Martiz CA, Lefever G. The Mercy
Circle of Care: An interdisciplinary, multi-institutional collaboration
to promote community health and professional education. J
of Physical Therapy Education. In press.
Cafiero A, Maritz C. Impact of exercise on age-related
changes and pathological manifestations sssociated with aging.
J Pharm Pract. 2003; 16, 1:5-14.
Maritz CA, Kohler K. Using education as an intervention
for the community-dwelling frail elderly to minimize the complications
of diabetes mellitus. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2001; 24:24.
(Abstract)
Maritz CA, Ohles J. Evaluating the effectiveness
of integrating electronic technology and distance learning into
physical therapy education. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1997;78:905-906.
(Abstract)
Ohles J, Maritz C. Integrating core computer
competencies into a traditional curriculum: A collaborative approach.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly. Fall 1998; 17:3.
Peer-Reviewed Presentations: (Most Recent)
Zappin R, Maritz CA. Behavioral Modeling by
Faculty Leads to Increased Student Achievement. Workshop - Teaching
Professors Conference. 2006; Nashville, TN.
Zappin R, Maritz CA. Promoting Professional
Behavior and Self Directed Learning through Student Developed
Wellness Presentations. Poster Presentation - American Physical
Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2005;
New Orleans, LA.
Maritz CA, Johnson, MP. Developing a Multi-Disciplinary
Model of Care: The Role of the Physical Therapist in Changing
the Healthcare Paradigm. Poster Presentation - American Physical
Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2005;
New Orleans, LA.
Maritz CA, Kohler, K. Monitoring Functional
Status Of The Community-Dwelling Frail Elderly Using The Functional
Independence Measure. Poster Presentation - American Physical
Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2003;
Tampa, FL.
Maritz CA, Kohler K. Using Education as an Intervention
for the Community-Dwelling Frail Elderly to Minimize the Complications
of Diabetes Mellitus. Poster Presentation - American Physical
Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2002;
Boston, MA.
Maritz CA. Developing a Faculty Mentor Process:
Describing a Model from the Mentor’s Perspective. Poster
Presentation - American Physical Therapy Association Combined
Sections Meeting. February 2001; San Antonio, TX.
Johnson MP, Maritz CA. Competency Testing: A
Model for Assessment. American Physical Therapy Association Combined
Sections Meeting. February 2000; New Orleans, LA.
Maritz CA. A Model of Faculty Peer Review: Enhancing
A Program’s Curriculum. American Physical Therapy Association
Combined Sections Meeting. February 2000; New Orleans, LA.
Certification:
- Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Other Interests:
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