Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Bridgeport
Advanced M.S., Physical Therapy, Temple University
B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Director of Clinical Education 

Contact Information
Phone:  203-371-7797
Fax:  203-365-4723
Email:  feinb@sacredheart.edu
Cambridge Building, Room 1-P-19

Academic Content Taught
Semester Coordinator for Semester 3 content:
Management of Medically Complex Patients (Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders, Wounds, Burns and Diabetes)
Cultural Competence
Emergency Preparedness
Clinical Education

Speciality or Specialist Certification/Training
Management of Medically Complex Patients
Cultural Competence

Research Interests/Experience
Perceptions of Roles of Physical Therapists in Community Disaster Planning and Response
Impact of Communication Apprehension on Clinician Career Choices and Clinical Practice
Affective Behaviors and Interpersonal Skills in Physical Therapy Students
Clinical Education in Physical Therapy
Health Disparities and Cultural Competence
Impact of Problem Based Learning Curricula
Acute Care Practice Patterns

Primary Professional Service/Affiliation
APTA – Acute Care Section: Chair of Task Force on Development of Acute Care Residencies & Fellowships;
Trainer for APTA Basic and Advanced Clinical Instructor Credentialing Workshops;
Member APTA Sections on Education, Acute Care, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Oncology
Member Association for Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
New England Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education (NEC-ACCE)

University:
Chair,  University Creativity & Research Grants Committee;
College of Health Professions:   Chair,  Health Sciences Library Committee;
Deptartment:  Curriculum Committee, Library Liaison, Profesional Performance Committee, Chair – Faculty Search Committee

Dr. Fein came to Sacred Heart in 1995 as one of the founding members of the problem-based learning Masters degree program. In addition to close involvement in design of the problem-based curriculum, she was responsible for the development of all aspects of the Clinical Education Program.

Curriculum Vitae

Physical Address Cambridge Building, Rm 1-P-19 7 Cambridge Drive Trumbull, CT 06611

Mailing Address Sacred Heart University College of Health Professions  Department of Physical Therapy 5151 Park Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825