Rate My Professor Heather Patterson

Heather Patterson is the Christchurch Centre Coordinator and Senior Professional Practice Fellow in the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago, Christchurch. She holds a Diploma in Physiotherapy (DipPhty) from the University of Otago and a Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching (PGDipTT) from the University of Otago. Patterson has held the role of Professional Practice Fellow in the School of Physiotherapy, Christchurch, since at least 2007, as noted in a publication on professional portfolios for physiotherapy students.

Patterson manages 4th year student enquiries at the Christchurch Centre of the School of Physiotherapy and is listed as a contact for the course PHTY457 Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 5. She serves as the Clinical Co-ordinator for the School of Physiotherapy, organizing student volunteering efforts including cooking at Ronald McDonald House in 2022, which she described as showcasing the students' community involvement and willingness to give back to the community. As Professional Practice Fellow from University of Otago Christchurch, she contributed to the webinar 'An Interprofessional Approach to Discharge Planning'. She is the contact person for the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Centre at University of Otago Christchurch. Physiotherapists Owen Draper, Emily Gray, and Heather Patterson from the University of Otago participated in the National Rural Health Conference 2024. The School of Physiotherapy, where Patterson works, is part of the Faculty of Health Professional Programmes in the Health Sciences Division at the University of Otago. Her roles support clinical education, professional practice, student coordination, and interprofessional initiatives in physiotherapy.