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Kristen comes to CSU from a clinical background where she has worked primarily in acute care and Paediatrics. She has worked both in Australia and internationally, in the UK and the Middle East, since graduating and has been involved in co-ordinating and supervising students in the clinical setting, and in developing clinical curriculum. Her primary interest lies in the field of paediatric physiotherapy and more specifically cystic fibrosis.

Teaching

Kristen has been involved in designing the curriculum for PHS 301- Acute Care Physiotherapy Practice

Subject Delivery

Co-ordinator and lecturer of Acute Care Physiotherapy Practice (PHS301), lecturer in Neurological and Paediatric Physiotherapy practice (PHS302)

Innovations in Teaching

As part of the continued push for an interactive medium for teaching, I am participating in the roll out of CSU replay. I also await the development of the Community Engagement and Wellness Centre and look forward to being involved in the interprofessional clinical practice that the CEW will foster.

Research

Having participated in the Foundations of University Learning and teaching course, I aim to complete the Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching to maximise my knowledge and improve my practice of teaching at an undergraduate level. I also look forward to initiating a Masters in Paediatric physiotherapy with a research focus on physiotherapy in cystic fibrosis.

Professional & Community Engagement

As a new member of staff I look forward to becoming involved in the projects that the school of community health is participating in. I aim to link with paediatric services throughout the region and hope to identify and engage in the expansion of the CSU community health degrees to accommodate and bridge gaps in access for paediatric clients.