Gretchen Haase, PT, DPT, CSCS

Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor
Gretchen Haase
School of Physical Therapy
Faculty
Phone
(702) 777-3062

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Gretchen E. Haase, PT, DPT, CSCS, is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education at Touro University Nevada in the School of Physical Therapy. Dr. Haase earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College and completed both her Master's and Doctorate in Physical Therapy degrees from MCP Hahnemann University. She began her career in New York working in the outpatient orthopedic setting. She served as a site coordinator of clinical education (SCCE) and clinical instructor (CI) during her time in clinical practice. 

Dr. Haase is an APTA Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Haase belongs to a number of professional organizations, including the Nevada Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the APTA’s Academy of Education, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Haase is currently working towards her Doctorate of Education degree at Rockhurst University with a concentration in Higher Education Leadership.

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  •  Doctor of Education, Higher Education and Leadership
    Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO 
    Anticipated Degree Date: Summer 2025
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
    MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA
  • Master of Physical Therapy
    MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA
  • Bachelor of Science
    Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY
    Major: Pre-Physical Therapy, Dual Minor: Biology and Psychology
    Honors: Magna Cum Laude; Epsilon Sigma Pi Honor Society
  • APTA Certified Level I Clinical Instructor
  • APTA Certified Level II Clinical Instructor
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Florida State University Professional Certification in College Student Wellbeing, Trauma & Resilience 

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the states of Nevada and New York

 Dr. Haase currently oversees the Integrated Clinical Experiences (ICE) at TUN and is the primary instructor for the following clinical education courses.

  • DPTV 874 Clinical Experience I
  • DPTV 875 Clinical Experience II
  • DPTV 877 Clinical Experience III

 Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:

  • Randa, J., & Haase, G. (2023, February 24). Pathways to success an interdisciplinary clinical remediation model. [Platform presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2023, San Diego, CA.
  • Randa, J., & Haase, G. (2022, November 2). Pathways to success: An interdisciplinary clinical remediation strategy. [Lecture presentation]. Monthly Research Seminar Series, Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV.
  • Randa, J., & Haase, G. (2022, June 9). Pathways to success: An interdisciplinary clinical remediation strategy. [Presentation]. Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) Conference 2022, Providence, RI.
  • Haase, G.E., Renfro, M., Cummings, B., Lavin, M., Tempelis, C., & Woytus, P. (2019, October 11-13). Students’ perspectives confirm value of comprehensive practical exams in entry-level DPT curriculum. [Poster presentation]. Tri-State Physical Therapy Conference 2019, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Haase, G.E., Renfro, M., Cummings, B., Lavin, M., Tempelis, C., & Woytus, P. (2019, May 13). Students’ perspectives on comprehensive practical exams. [Poster presentation]. Veterans Administration of Southern Nevada Research Day 2019, North Las Vegas, NV. 
  • Haase, G.E., Renfro, M., Cummings, B., Lavin, M., Tempelis, C., & Woytus, P. (2019, March 18). Students’ perspectives on comprehensive practical exams. [Poster presentation]. Touro University Nevada Research Day 2019, Henderson, NV.
  • Haase, G.E., John, E.B., Distad, S., Lane, M., Petlicki, S., & Yokubison, J. (2017, February). Integrated clinical experience: Does it enhance clinical affiliation confidence and performance? [Poster presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2017, San Antonio, TX.
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • APTA Academy of Leadership & Innovation
  • APTA Academy of Orthopedics
  • APTA Academy of Education and Academic Faculty and Clinical Education Special Interest Groups
  • Nevada APTA Chapter Member
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)