College of Allied Health Professions

Our People
- Career Exploration Overview
- - Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
    Includes Cardiovascular Interventional Technology, Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography
  - Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
    Includes Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
  - Medical Sciences
    Includes Clinical Perfusion, Diagnostic Cytology, Genetic Counseling, Medical Nutrition, Physician Assistant, and Respiratory Care.
  - Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice
    Includes graduate programs for practicing health care professionals as well as interprofessional non-degree coursework and distance education programs.
- Academics Overview
- Our Programs
  Learn about our academic programs and how to apply.
- Costs
  The cost of your education is an investment in your future as a healthcare professional.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
  Tuition Assistance is Available for both Residents and Non-Residents of Nebraska.
- Mission and Purpose
  Through our education programs, research, clinical care, and community outreach the CAHP transforms lives to create a healthy future for individuals and communities.
- Academic Calendar
  The UNMC catalog lists dates and events by academic year.
- Student & Graduate Outcomes
  We are proud of our graduates’ exam scores and employment rates.
Research
Events
Patient Safety

— College of Allied Health Professions — Our People — Teresa M. Cochran, PT, DPT, MA, GCS, FNAP

Teresa M Cochran, PT, DPT, MA, GCS, FNAP

Assistant Dean at the HSEC
Associate Professor

Send Email

Phone: 308-865-1139

Teresa M. Cochran, PT, DPT, MA, GCS, FNAP

Education

DPT, Creighton University, 1996
MA, Psychology/ Developmental Psychobiology, University of Nebraska Graduate College, 1994
BA, Psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1989
Diplomate, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties- Geriatrics (2001-present)

Honors and Awards

2016, Distinguished Fellow, National Academies of Practice
2015, Stanford Award - American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Education
2013, Driscoll Ignatian Teaching Award – Creighton University Pharmacy and Health Professions Student Government Outstanding Teacher of the Year
2012, ME Sacksteder Award – Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of the Profession, Nebraska Physical Therapy Association