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Hardin-Simmons University, College of Health Professions:
Physical Therapy Events

Lunch and Learn Series: for PTs, PTAs, PAs, ATs, OT’s and students of these disciplines

Program: Getting Back to the Basics of Acute Care

Presenter: Winona Ross, PT, DPT/ Mark D'Arezzo, PT, DPT

Event Registration Details

Objectives: Upon completion of the presentation, the learner will be able to:

  1. Recite normative lab values and side effects of abnormal lab values
  2. Verbalize 3 functional tests to assure patients are ready for discharge
  3. Define early mobility and standards of care associated with this.
  4. Review recent research with implications for the acute care clinician.

May 5th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

      In-Person or Join by Webinar

Where: Hardin-Simmons University - Physical Therapy Building
1325 Pine Street, Abilene, TX

Who: PTs, PTAs, ATs, OTs & students!

REGISTER

Cost:
Continuing Education APTA Members: $15
Continuing Education Non-Members: $25
Current Clinical Instructors and Students: $0

Lunch: $12

Winona Ross, PT, DPT is currently serving as an outpatient physical therapist at Dr Pepper PT, bringing over a decade of diverse clinical experience to her practice. She spent the past 10 years in acute care, including seven years as the lead physical therapist in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting, where she was honored by her peers with the Interprofessional of the Year Award in 2021. Winona Ross holds her Bachelor of Science degrees from Oklahoma Baptist University (1994) and her Doctor of Physical Therapy form Hardin Simmons University (2012). Dr. Ross also has two years of specialized experience in inpatient rehabilitation, focusing on stroke and recovery of brain injury. Before earning her doctorate in physical therapy, she worked for 13 years as an athletic trainer, laying the foundation for her lifelong commitment to patient-centered care and functional recovery.
 
Mark D'Arezzo, PT, DPT is currently working in the Hendrick Health System, having worked in acute care and the SNF unit housed within the hospital facility. While working on the SNF unit, he was the lead therapy representative during patient care meetings. Mark D'Arezzo holds his Bachelor of Science degree from Abilene Christian University (2018) and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Hardin-Simmons University (2020). He has experience working with diverse patient populations including trauma, surgical, cardio-pulmonary, neurological, orthopedic and worked extensively on a COVID unit during the pandemic.

CCU: This program is approved by TPTA (1 CCU). A certificate will be available if you register in advance. We will provide the certificate following the presentation and completion of the evaluation.

Cost: *PTs or PTAs in need of continuing education credit: $15.00 for APTA members/$25.00 non-members. If you are a CI for HSU and have had an HSU student during 2024 to currently, we will cover your CCU payment. All are welcome to attend Lunch and Learn free of charge if no CCU certificate is needed or if you are a current student.

Register: If you plan to attend in-person or join by webinar, please register at www.hsucohpevents.com.

Lunch is available for those attending in-person for an additional $12 and will include a Deli Lunch Box.

Contact Ariana Rodriguez at ariana.rodriguez@hsutx.edu if you have any questions.

 

Thanks to Big Country AHEC for sponsoring part of this month’s Lunch & Learn.