Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Orrison is an Associate Professor and serves as the Foundation Science and Student Success Coordinator in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. He received a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Physiology (1996), a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University (1997), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science from Northern Illinois University (2024).
Before becoming a full-time faculty member, he worked in various clinical settings, including outpatient, acute care, home health, and owning and operating Tri-City Physical Therapy. In 2008, he became a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and was recertified in 2018.
Research interests
Current research interests include using feedback and formative assessment to develop academic and clinical reasoning selfefficacy. Ryan is a Member of the APTA Orthopedic, Education, and Cardiopulmonary sections and is a member of the anatomy educators special interest group.
Contact Information
Phone: (269) 471-2865
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
MSPT, Andrews University
BS, Andrews University
PhD, Northern Illinois University
Disciplines
- Physical Therapy
Research output
- 2 Presentation
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How Access and Utilization of an Online Question Bank Impacts Npte Performance
Orrison, R., Almeter, G., Lapham, S., Krull, P., Coleman, S., Davin Pagarigan, G. & Dalmacio, J., Feb 13 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation › peer-review
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Student Physical Therapist Clinical Reasoning Self-Efficacy: Relating Student Orientation to Feedback and the Feedback Environment
Orrison, R., Feb 14 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation › peer-review