Presentations & Grants
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 & Research Interests
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
Committees
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, Licenses & Memberships
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
Reviewer
- 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