Presentations

• Rast, PD, (2013, March). The Sports Medicine Approach to Workplace Injuries. Presented to LWP Claims Solutions, Sacramento, CA
• Rast, PD, (2013, March). Airborne and Bloodborne Pathogens. Presented at Sedgwick CMS, Richardson, TX
• Rast, PD. (2013, March). Bloodborne Pathogens: HIV, HCV, HBV Work Related Exposure. Presented at Travelers, Richardson, TX
• Rast, PD, (Feb. 15, 2013). Advanced Ergonomics. [National Webinar] presented for Broadspire from Fort Worth, TX
• Rast, PD, (Nov. 13, 2012). Environmental Exposure and Heat Illness. [National Webinar] presented for The Hartford from Fort Worth, TX
• Rast, PD, (2012, July). Medical Terminology for the Adjuster. Presented at Texas Mutual Insurance, Irving, TX 
• Rast, PD, (2012, June). Common Foot and Ankle Injuries. Presented at Argo Group US / Argonaut Insurance, Irving, TX and regional via teleconference
• Rast, PD, (May 22, 2012). Medical Terminology for the Adjuster.[National Webinar] presented for The Hartford from Fort Worth, TX
• Prater, K & Rast, P. (2012, May). Why Diving deep matters: A First Step Toward College Success. Presented at Texas Wesleyan University Title III Summer Institute 2012, Fort Worth, TX
• Rast, PD. (2012, May) . Giving Successful Presentations: 14 Indisputable Tips. Presented at Texas Wesleyan University Title III Summer Institute 2012, Fort Worth, TX
• Rast, PD, (2012, April). Common Knee Injuries Presented at Argo Group US, Irving, TX
• Rast, PD, (2011, October). Understanding Neck & Back Injuries – Evidence Based Approach. Presented at Argo Group US, Irving, TX
• Rast, PD, (August 30, 2011). Airborne and Bloodborne Pathogens. [National Webinar] presented for The Hartford from Fort Worth, TX
• Rast, PD, (2011, August). Common Knee Injuries. Presented at Broadspire, Dallas, TX
• Rast, PD, (2011, July). MRSA-Methicillin Resistant Staphlococcus Aureus. Presented at Broadspire, Dallas, T
• Rast, PD, (2011, June). Bloodborne Pathogens: HIV, HCV, HBV Work Related Exposure. Presented at Crum and Forster, Plano, TX 
• Rast, PD (2011, May). A Student in Jeopardy Isn’t Always a Bad Thing. Presented at Texas Wesleyan University Title III Summer Institute 2011, Fort Worth, TX

Grants

• Cook Children’s Health Care System, Fort Worth, TX. Funding for pilot study of the effects of indoor and outdoor walking conditions in children with asthma and GSTM1 (2008) 
• Innovation Sports, Foothill Ranch, CA & Mueller Sports Medicine, Prairie du Sac, WI. Funding and braces for knee brace migration study (1999)
• Swede-O-Universal, North Branch MN. & Aircast Inc., Summit, NJ. Funding and braces for ankle brace biomechanical analysis (1992)

Research

• Rast, P.D. et al., Using Wii Fit Interactive Gaming to Improve Proprioception in Lower Extremity Injured Athletes.
• Rast, P.D., Comparative Analysis of Multidirectional Migration in Functional Knee Braces.

Research Interests 

• Comparative analysis of multidirectional migration in functional knee braces
• Using Wii Fit interactive gaming to improve proprioception and fall risk in the aging population

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Athletic Trainers Association

• Professional Education and Research Committee (2011-2012)

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

• Convention Program Committee – Proposal Reviewer (2010-Present)
• Annual Symposium Workshop & Special Topics Moderator (2006- present)
• Continuing Education Committee (2003 – 2011)
• One-Day Workshop Subcommittee Co-Chair
• Workshop Package Chair

Board of Certification of for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) (1991 – 2006)

• Certification Examiner
• Written Simulation Proctor

Southwest Athletic Trainers Association (SWATA)

• Awards Sub-committee: SWATA-MDAT (2013)
• Constitutional Review Committee (2005 – 2007)
• Student Poster Contest Committee (2002 – 2006)
• Student Competency Workshop Committee (1996-2001)
• District 6 – NATA Research and Education Foundation Committee (1997-2000)
• Executive Board Parliamentarian (1995 – 2000)  

Texas State Athletic Trainer’s Association (TSATA)

• University/College Sub-committee (2009- present)

Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

• Education Committee (1998 – 2008)
• Licensure Examiner (1991 – Present)

Texas Wesleyan University

• Faculty Council: School of Education Rep 2011-2013, Chair 2009-2010, Chair Elect 2008-2009, At Large Rep 2003- 2005
• Academic Affairs Committee 2000, 2001
• General Education Curriculum Committee 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005
• Scholarship and Admissions 2002-2004,
• Faculty Athletic Committee: FAR, 2002-present
• University Planning Committee 2010, 2011
• Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs 1999, 2000
• Faculty Grievance: Chair 1998, 1999
• Tenure, Promotion, and Academic Freedom, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
• Ad Hoc Committees
• Goostree Women’s Symposium, 2003-2009
• Provost Search, 2001
• Dean’s Search, 2001
• Executive Committee for Strategic Planning, 2001
• Ethics Across the Curriculum, 1998 – 2001
• Internal Review Board 2008 - present

Certifications

• PADI Certified Divemaster
• BOC-AT National Certification
• American Red Cross – Instructor Certification CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross – Instructor Certification – Oxygen Administration
• American Red Cross - Instructor Certification – Bloodborne Pathogen Control
• American Heart Association – BLS Instructor Trainer
• NATA – Clinical Instructor Educator Instructor Certification - American Red Cross Community First Aid/CPR/AED, Responding to Emergencies 

Licenses

• Texas Teacher Certificate -Secondary Biology, Secondary Physical Education 
• Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers Texas State License # AT0665
• PADI Certified Rescue Diver # 0305076540
• SDI Certified Open Water Scuba Diver # 89693

Professional Memberships

• National Athletic Trainers’ Association District 6
• Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association (Executive Board Officer 1996-1999)
• North Texas Athletic Trainer’s Society (Founding member)
• Texas State Athletic Trainer’s Association
• American Association of University Professors (Chapter Treasurer 2000-2002)
• Texas Society of Sports Medicine
• Texas Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

• Textbook Reviewer: F A Davis Publishers (2012)
• Textbook Proposal Reviewer: Jones & Bartlett Publishers (2011)
• Feature Presentation Proposal Reviewer: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium (2010 to present)
• Textbook Reviewer: Williams & Wilkins Publishers (2001)
• Contributor: Bridges, J.M. & Jensen, R (1999). Kinesiology Laboratory Manual. Champain, IL: Stipes Publishing