Norman Belleza, PT, DPT, PhD
Associate Professor, PT Programs
Campus
San Marcos, CA
College
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Specialties
Anatomy
Healthcare Higher Education
Higher Education
Interprofessional Education
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Education for Learning, Instruction, and Innovation, Walden University
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Temple University
Master of Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Loma Linda University
Associate of Arts, General Studies and Pre-Physical Therapy, Washington Adventist University
Research Interests
Simulation
Interprofessional education
Physical therapy curricular assessment
Norman Belleza, PT, DPT, PhD completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University and his academic terminal degree with a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Walden University. Dr. Belleza is presenting nationally and internationally in the emerging field of simulation in rehabilitation education with a focus on interprofessional education.
Dr. Belleza is one of 102 individuals from 13 countries worldwide to receive advanced credentialing as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator – Advanced ® (CHSE–A ®) certification. In addition, Dr. Belleza was inducted as a professional member for the National Academies of Practice.
In 2019, the USAHS Board of Directors presented Dr. Belleza with the Board Excellence Award—Excellence in Innovation. He also was honored by the University’s President and Chief Academic Officer in November 2022 for excellence in scholarship during the USAHS San Marcos Scholarship Symposium.