Staff Profile
Career Summary
Biography
Catherine is a lecturer and clinical coordinator for the Physiotherapy Program at the University of Newcastle. Catherine has a B.App Sc. (Physiotherapy) and a Masters of Applied Science in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy from The University of Sydney. Catherine has worked at Newcastle University since 2003 and was responsible for the initial development, course coordination and teaching of the cardiopulmonary physiotherapy curriculum. Prior to her current employment at the university Catherine worked clinically as a cardiopulmonary physiotherapist and clinical educator. Her clinical and student supervisory experience covers all aspects of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy including both acute, subacute and chronic/rehabilitation settings.
Catherine is a current PhD candidate at the University of Sydney and is associated with the Lung And Heart Physiotherapy Research (LAHPR) Group lead by Associate Professor Jennifer Alison. Catherine's PhD research is focused on pulmonary rehabilitation and she is currently investigating, via mixed methods, the impact of a training program for rural and remote healthcare practitioners called "Breathe Easy Walk Easy" (supported by the Australian Lung Foundation).
Catherine's other research interests include all aspects of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and clinical education in physiotherapy (student learning on clinical placement, student underperformance on clinical placement, clinical educator support.
Qualifications
- Master of Applied Science, University of Sydney, 30/04/1998
Research
Research keywords
- Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Clinical Education
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
Research expertise
Research Interests:
Student clinical education - teaching and learning on placement, supporting students and educators, underperforming students, remediation for clinical placement, communication, professional behaviour
Pulmonary Rehabilitation - the use of evidence-based practice, supporting rural and remote healthcare practitioners to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation
All aspects of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy practice.
Research design: mixed methods research, survey development
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 119999 | Medical And Health Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified | 60 |
| 139999 | Education Not Elsewhere Classified | 40 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- member - Australian Physiotherapy Association
Collaboration
Lung And Heart Physiotherapy Research (LAHPR) Group (The Faculty of Health Science, The University of Sydney)
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Clinical coordinator for the Physiotherapy Program - responsible for coordination of all aspects of clinical placement.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Clinical Education
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
Teaching expertise
Course coordinator: PHTY1020 (10 units shared), PHTY2060 (10 units), PHTY3060 (10 units), PHTY4010 (20 units), PHTY4040 (20 units).
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Initial curriculum development for all cardiopulmonary physiotherapy courses in the physiotherapy program.
Development of all lectures and labs/tutorials and practical classes.
Course coordinator for all CP physiotherapy courses (PHTY2040 and PHTY3020) 2003-2009
Delivery of all cardiopulmonary course content (lectures and labs) 2003 - 2006.
Shared delivery of cardiopulmonary course content 2006-present.
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 9 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $109,883 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (2 grants)
Using technology to enhance clinical supervision: The Electronically-Facilitated Feedback Initiative (EEFI)$33,322
Funding Body: HETI (Health Education and Training Institute)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Suzanne Snodgrass, Professor Darren Rivett, Ms Samantha Ashby, Ms Catherine Johnston, Mr Kim Nguyen, Dr Trevor Russell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| NSW ICTN Local Project Fund | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $33,322 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1201150 | ||
Maximising Allied Health professional placements in aged care: exploring opportunities for future partnerships within the Newcastle and Coast region$28,386
Funding Body: HETI (Health Education and Training Institute)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Johnston, Mr Clint Newstead, Associate Professor Pauline Chiarelli, Doctor Lesley MacDonald-Wicks | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| NSW ICTN Local Project Fund | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $28,386 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1201146 | ||
2012 (1 grants)
Supervising the challenging student on clinical placement: the impact on the clinical supervisor, their workplace, willingness to supervise and training needs$25,000
Funding Body: Health Workforce Australia
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Johnston | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| National Clinical Supervision Fellowship Initiative | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $25,000 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200893 | ||
2011 (1 grants)
Evaluation of the Breathe Easy Walk Easy (BEWE) Program$9,200
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Johnston | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Early Career Researcher Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $9,200 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000953 | ||
2010 (1 grants)
ANZAME 2010, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, 13 - 16 July 2010$1,150
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Johnston | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,150 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000654 | ||
2009 (2 grants)
Breathe easy, walk easy train-the-trainer package: implementation and evaluation pilot$9,000
Funding Body: Department of Health and Ageing
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Johnston | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $9,000 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0190122 | ||
ANZAME (Australasian and New Zealand Association for Medical Educators) 2009, Launceston, Tasmania, 30 June - 3 July 2009$1,100
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Johnston | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,100 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0190367 | ||
2007 (1 grants)
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Conference 2007, Carirns QLD, 4/10/2007 - 6/10/2007$1,655
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Johnston | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,655 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0188183 | ||
2003 (1 grants)
Australian Physiotherapy Association, National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference and pre conference educators workshop. Brisbane 3-6 September 2003$1,070
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Catherine Johnston | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,070 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0183320 | ||
Catherine Johnston
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 7782 |
|---|---|
| Cath.Johnston@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Lecturer School of Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| Focus Area | Physiotherapy |
| Office | HC38, Hunter Building, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/cath-johnston |
