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Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work under licensed physical therapists to help patients improve strength, movement, and mobility, and can develop experience in areas such as orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, geriatrics, acute care, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, oncology, and wound management. While PTAs are educated for generalist entry-level practice, ...

Classroom learning and clinical training serve different but connected purposes in nursing school. In the classroom, students develop the scientific and theoretical knowledge needed to understand patient conditions, medications, nursing interventions, safety, and professional practice. Clinical training then gives students supervised opportunities to apply their knowledge and...

Stanbridge University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy student Leslie Bergado recently turned 58 hours of community service into a hands-on leadership experience through LEAD California’s Community Engagement Student Fellowship (CESF), working alongside Triumph Foundation to support adaptive recreation and community programming for individuals with disabilities. Duri...

Occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students need to understand more than therapeutic techniques. They also study how anatomy, movement, health conditions, environments, and daily activities interact to affect a person’s ability to participate in meaningful occupations. Educational technology can make some of these concepts more interactive. At Stanbridge University, OTA stu...

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) can work with patients across the lifespan, from children developing movement skills to older adults recovering from surgery, injury, or changes in mobility. Depending on the setting, PTAs may help people with orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, sports injuries, chronic health conditions, or age-related mobility challenges. PTAs ...