Erin Faraclas (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Health & Wellness Physical Therapy Providence
Biography and Expertise
Dr. Erin Faraclas is currently an Associate Professor at Johnson & Wales University (JWU) in the College of Health and Wellness. Erin came to JWU from MCPHS in Worcester and Rocky Mountain University (RMU) in Provo, Utah. Prior to DPT education, Erin was the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director for nine years at Provo College in Provo, Utah.
In 2003, Erin obtained a master’s degree in physical therapy from AIC, then earned a DPT degree from Temple University in 2008, and a PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness from RMU in 2021. Erin’s areas of expertise include neurologic rehabilitation, health promotion, wellness, qualitative and mixed-method research, and population health. Erin holds additional credentials, including a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS), Certified Clinical and Advanced Clinical Instructor, and an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Clinical Instructor Trainer.
In addition to teaching, Erin provides service to the physical therapy profession by serving in several state and national leadership roles. Erin is the newly elected Treasurer for the APTA’s Academy of Education, a national position in an organization dedicated to enhancing DPT and PTA education. Erin also serves the Federal State Board of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) as an item writer for the National Physical Therapy (licensure) Exam (NPTE). At the state level, Erin serves as an APTA voting delegate for the state of Massachusetts.
Erin also has an active research agenda on population-based health, quality of life, Multiple Sclerosis, and the intersection of these three topics. Erin enjoys mentoring and engaging students in all aspects of her research.
Education
PhD
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Temple University
Master of Physical Therapy
American International College
BS
American International College
Certified Brain Injury Expert
CDC
Food as Medicine Certificate
LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician
LSVT
Telehealth Certificate
APTA
National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
CITI Certification
JWU
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Trainer, Clinical Education Credentialing Program
APTA
APTA Clinical Instructor Certification Level I & II
APTA
Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS)
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
CITI Certification
JWU
Rhode Island Physical Therapy License
Utah Physical Therapy License
Massachusetts Physical Therapy License
Department of Allied Health MA
CAPTE, On-Site Accreditation Reviewer
CAPTE
Faculty Recognition Award
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The Best Poster in Family Education
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Center
Best Poster in Education Models
Academy of Education
Faculty Recognition Award
Rocky Mountain University
Instructor of the Year
Provo College
You Could Be Me, PSA for the state of Utah – What is Physical Therapy? (TV)
KSL – PSA for the state of Utah on higher education, this one was for Physical Therapy
2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7zvbBj_TTM
APTA of Rhode Island
International Society of Quality of Life
ACAPT
APTA of Massachusetts
APTA Council of Health Promotion and Wellness
APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
APTA Academy of Education
APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
APTA of Utah
Faraclas, E.
Evidence-Based Peer Reviewed Practice Resource – APTA Test and Measures, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)
APTA
Faraclas, E.
Evidence-Based Peer Reviewed Practice Resource – APTA Test and Measures, Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite MSFC
APTA Website
Faraclas, E.
Interventions to Improve Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: New Opportunities and Key Talking Points
Degenerative Neurological and Neuromuscular Disease
Faraclas, E.
Multiple Sclerosis and Physical Therapy
Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
Faraclas, E.
Physical Therapy and Huntington’s Disease Fact Sheet
Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
Faraclas, E.
APTA Test and Measures University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA)
American Physical Therapy Association
Faraclas, E.
. Health-Related Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis: How does this Population Compare to Population-based Norms in Different Health Domains? Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Patient Reported Outcomes
Faraclas, E.
APTA Test and Measures, Rate Your Plate (RYP)
American Physical Therapy Association
Faraclas, E.
Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS)
American Physical Therapy Association
Faraclas, E.
APTA Test and Measures The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (EES)
American Physical Therapy Association
Faraclas, E.
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
American Physical Therapy Association
Faraclas, E.
Health and Wellness Needs Reported to Influence Quality of Life in People with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, a Qualitative Investigation. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Patient Reported Outcomes
Non-Pharmacological Interventions to Improve Quality of Life for Healthcare Providers, in Multiple Sclerosis
Lecture
Johnson & Wales University 2024 Exposition
JWU
RI
We’re All Stressed: Coping Strategies for the Clinician and Educator
Lecture
Johnson & Wales University 2024 Exposition
JWU
RI
Integrating IPA Opportunities into Physical Therapy Education for the PT/PTA Team using the IPEC Core Competency Framework
Lecture
Educational Leadership Conference 2024
American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Education
National Physical Therapy Educator Conference
Oakland
CA
United States
The Diagnostic Accuracy and Validation of a Novel Functional Electrical Stimulation Fall Risk Assessment
Poster
International 2024 Consortium of MS Centers
Consortium of MS Centers
Nashville
TN
I’m Stressed, You’re Stressed, We’re All Stressed! Stress and Coping Strategies for the Clinician, Student, or Educator.
Lecture
APTA of Massachusetts Annual Conference 2023
APTA of Massachusetts
North Point Hotel and Conference Center in Boston, MA.
Boston
MA
Using Program Assessment for Curricular Change and to Moderate Student Load
Poster
Rocky Mountain University Research Symposium
Rocky Mountain University
Rocky Mountain University
Provo
UT
Adoption and Effectiveness of a Toolkit to Promote Academic Success in the Multiple Sclerosis Population
Poster
Annual Consortium of MS Centers International Conference
Consortium of MS Centers
Convention Center in Auroa Colorado
Auroa
CO
Protocol Development: Assessing the Effectiveness of the Novel Ataxia Balance Crutch in the Multiple Sclerosis Population.
Poster
Annual Consortium of MS Centers International Conference
Consortium of MS Centers
Convention Center in Auroa Colorado
Auroa
CO
College Students and Multiple Sclerosis: Developing a Toolkit for Academic Success
Poster
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Conference 2022
Consortium of MS Cengters
Convention Center
National Harbor
MD
Quality of life and Multiple Sclerosis: What does the lived experience tell us?
Lecture
APTA Regional Virtual New England Conference
APTA
Virtual
A Dimensions of health and wellness individuals with Multiple Sclerosis identify as essential for improving quality of life.
Poster
International Society of Quality of Life Research, 28th Annual Conference
International Society of Quality of Life Research
Virtual
Ethics and Law Course
Lecture
Ethics and Law Requirements for Licensure as a PT in UT
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
UT
PT/PTA Collaborative Model CI Training Course
Lecture
Educational Leadership Conference
Academy of Education APTA
Washington State
Health and Wellness Needs Reported to Influence Quality of Life in People with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, a Qualitative Investigation
Poster
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Conference 2021
Consortium of MS Centers
Conference Center in Orlando
Orlando
FL
DPT Students Perception of Academic Advising when Using Health and Wellness Coaching Principles – A Qualitative Overview
Poster
APTA ELC conference
APTA
Conference Center
Patterns of Coping Skill Use and Confidence over Time Among DPT Students
Poster
APTA ELC conference
APTA
Conference Center
Patterns of Coping Skill Utilization and Stress Among DPT Students
Poster
APTA ELC conference
APTA
Applying Health and Wellness Coaching Principles to Academic Advisement in DPT Programs
Poster
Utah Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference 2019
APTA of UT
Salt Lake City
UT
Perceived Level and Sources of Stress Among DPT students
Poster
APTA’s NEXT Conference Chicago, Illinois
APTA
Conference Center
Should Mindfulness be Part of the Physical Therapist Education
Poster
APTA’s NEXT Conference Chicago, Illinois
APTA
Conference Center
Case-series -Understanding the Health and Wellness Needs in Individuals with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Mixed-Method Approach
Poster
Utah Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference 2018
Utah APTA
Salt Lake City
UT
Innovative PTA Education Model
Poster
APTA NEXT Conference
APTA
Orlando Conference Center
Orlando
FL
Do you Know the Code and How it can Enhance your Practice as a PT/PTA?
Lecture
Utah Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference
Utah APTA
Salt Lake City
UT
PTA Bachelor of Science Degree – Development and Assessment Case Report
Lecture
Educational Leadership Conference ELC 2017
APTA, Academy of Education
Columbus
OH