Dalila Dias, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS, COMT, CWT
Education
Doctor of Education at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2022
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of New England in 2009
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at McGill University in 1995
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology in 1991
Certifications
Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist (2023-2024)
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Certification in Geriatrics (2019)
Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (Ola Grimsby Institute) (2013)
Teaching
Dr. Dias teaches Physiology, Integumentary Physical Therapy, and Gerontology.
Scholarly Activities and Research Interests
Dr. Dias’ primary research interests are assessing student metacognition in foundational courses in traditional and accelerated health care programs. She has presented her findings at professional conferences. Additional research interests include investigating the impact of integrating service-learning activities on student self-efficacy in a gerontology course.
Service
Dr. Dias’ services to the community include students’ supervision during service-learning activities such as students performing fall prevention screening and balance assessments at senior centers.
Areas of Practice
Dr. Dias’ primary areas of specialty are orthopedics and geriatrics. She has extensive experience in delivering patient care in outpatient and home settings, evaluating and treating post-surgical and orthopedic diagnoses.
Professional Activity
Dr. Dias is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and belongs to special interest groups of the APTA including Geriatrics and Education. She serves on the student progress committee in the DPT program.