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Alumni Spotlight: 2015 Clara Barton Alumnus of the Year Award Winner Ismael Lopez

Alumni Spotlight: 2015 Clara Barton Alumnus of the Year Award Winner Ismael Lopez

Mr. Ismael Lopez, LVN, a 2009 Vocational Nursing graduate of cohort PTB, was recently awarded the 2015 Clara Barton Alumnus of the Year Award at the Stanbridge College Commencement Exercises. The award recognizes a graduate’s outstanding achievements, contributions, and leadership in the field of healthcare. Mr. Lopez has been the LVN Team Leader for the Head […]

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Alumni Spotlight: 2015 Nelson Mandela Inspiration Award Winner Dashanique Harmon

Alumni Spotlight: 2015 Nelson Mandela Inspiration Award Winner Dashanique Harmon

Ms. Dashanique Harmon, a 2015 Vocational Nursing graduate of cohort PTV, was awarded the Nelson Mandela Inspiration Award at the 2015 Stanbridge College Commencement Exercises. The award recognizes a graduate who has shown extraordinary dedication to his or her educational pursuits in the face of adversity. A challenging childhood inspired Ms. Harmon to become a […]

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Stanbridge College Occupational Therapy Students Host Successful CarFit Event

Stanbridge College Occupational Therapy Students Host Successful CarFit Event

Students in the Stanbridge College Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program held a CarFit check-up on July 18th, to help drivers of all ages improve comfort and safety in their vehicles. CarFit is a national program developed by AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is designed to give a quick and comprehensive check […]

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Stanbridge College OTA Student Helps Seniors with Dementia Practice Beach Yoga

Bert Vanderlans, OTAFT011, a Stanbridge College Occupational Therapy student, was recently featured in an OC Register article on the Beach Yoga classes. He came to Silverado for his clinicals and found himself taking part in something extraordinary. Wednesday mornings at Doheney Beach, residents of Silverado, a memory-care community in San Juan Capistrano, gather on the sand […]

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Congenital Amputee Athlete Kyle Maynard Inspires Stanbridge College Graduates

Congenital Amputee Athlete Kyle Maynard Inspires Stanbridge College Graduates

Stanbridge College, a technical college that offers Masters, Bachelor, and Associate of Science degrees and diploma programs in Allied Health and Information Technology, featured Kyle Maynard, award-winning athlete, motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur, as the keynote address to over 2,900 guests at the 2013 Commencement Exercises at Segerstrom Hall. Mr. Maynard was born with a […]

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How to Become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA)

Becoming a certified occupational therapy assistant is easy, if you follow the proper steps and keep on task. First, set yourself up for a successful career by beginning your education in occupational therapy. After finishing high school, find a college that is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and emphasizes licensure […]

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How to Become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Want to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse, but not sure where to start? The path to your future career as a nurse can be a little confusing, but if you follow these simple steps you’ll be on your way to an exciting and rewarding career! First, find an accredited college that offers the vocational nursing […]

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Community Corps NPower IT Project Signs Stanbridge College as Charter West Coast Member

Community Corps NPower IT Project Signs Stanbridge College as Charter West Coast Member

Stanbridge College, a technical college that offers diploma programs and Associate, Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Healthcare and Information Technology, has become a charter member of a national program that enlists leading academic institutions to work with NPower’s Community Corps to provide pro bono IT support to nonprofits and schools. NPower is a […]

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Stanbridge Community Donates 23 Units of Blood, Assists in Saving 63 Lives in Orange County

On June 12, the American Red Cross Bloodmobile rolled up to Stanbridge College and started the Spring Blood Drive. Over 30 students, staff and faculty members contributed to the drive by donating 23 units of blood. According to the Red Cross, this allows 63 people to receive life-saving blood transfusions for their medical needs. This […]

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Vocational Nursing Students Make Career Connections at June Career Fair

On June 6th, Vocational Nursing students at Stanbridge College met with representatives of over 40 healthcare employers at the Vocational Nursing Career Fair. Students were able to network with skilled nursing facilities, home health organizations, hospice organizations, hospitals, medical offices and others and learned what it is they are looking for in future potential employees. […]

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