Tag: Occupational Therapy

Key Traits of Occupational Therapy Assistants

As you consider or pursue a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), you’re stepping into a rewarding field that profoundly impacts people’s lives. Whether exploring OTA programs or already immersed in your studies, cultivating certain traits will help you in your education. Below are six key traits that will help you through any occupational […]

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Scholarship Stories: Mike Mikhail Memorial Scholarship Winner Danni Olarig

Scholarship Stories: Mike Mikhail Memorial Scholarship Winner Danni Olarig

Stanbridge University proudly presents Scholarship Stories as an inspiring reminder of ambition and dedication. Join us in congratulating Master of Science in Occupational Therapy student Danni Olarig, our 2022 Mike Mikhail Memorial Scholarship recipient.

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Stanbridge University Acquires Advanced Italian Rehabilitation Robotics Technology

Stanbridge University Acquires Advanced Italian Rehabilitation Robotics Technology

Stanbridge University is pleased to announce it is the first institution on the West Coast to obtain the Sinfonia hand robotic system for use in occupational therapy and physical therapy disciplines.

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Stanbridge University Introduces Revolutionary Technology in New Robotics and Intelligent Sciences Lab

Stanbridge University Introduces Revolutionary Technology in New Robotics and Intelligent Sciences Lab

With a long-standing history of using innovative technology for its students, Stanbridge University, located in California, has opened a Robotics and Intelligent Sciences Lab. The lab will allow students to learn and research new types of robotic based treatments to help patients, using technologies that are not yet widely available in the United States, giving […]

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Use a Psychology Degree for a Career in Occupational Therapy – Stanbridge University

Use a Psychology Degree for a Career in Occupational Therapy - Stanbridge University

If you have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, you might be wondering: what’s next? A psychology degree is certainly versatile, with a wide variety of career options as a result. Occupational therapy is one such career path. Becoming an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant offers an exciting way for you to use your psychology degree!

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OTA versus PTA Programs – Find Your Calling at Stanbridge University

OTA versus PTA Programs - Find Your Calling at Stanbridge University

Do you know the difference between OTA versus PTA Programs? Occupational therapy and physical therapy both do vital hands-on rehabilitative work to help patients with injuries or disabilities that limit how they’re able to move and function in daily life. However, the differences between the two can make a huge impact in which field you want […]

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Stanbridge University Extends Innovative Healthcare Programs to New Los Angeles Branch Campus

Stanbridge University, an innovative leader in high-tech nursing and allied health education, opens a new Los Angeles branch campus in Alhambra, California. Responding to the shortage of Southern California educational programs leading to licensed healthcare careers, Stanbridge University has opened a second campus in Alhambra, Los Angeles. Classes will begin in Fall 2018 with programs […]

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Stanbridge Welcomes First Honor Society for Occupational Therapy

Stanbridge Welcomes First Honor Society for Occupational Therapy

Stanbridge University is proud to announce its first honor society for students and alumni. This year marks the beginning of the Pi Theta Epsilon Delta Psi Chapter for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree program. Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) strives to instill in its members, the ideal of respect for learning, and commitment […]

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National Civic Fellowship Awarded to Stanbridge OTA Student

National Civic Fellowship Awarded to Stanbridge OTA Student

Stanbridge University is proud to announce its first student to win the Newman Civic Fellowship, Ms. Patricia Hansen, a current student in the Occupational Therapy Assistance Program. Newman Civic Fellows are nominated for their commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. These students represent the next generation of public problem-solvers and […]

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Occupational Therapy Student Expands Scuba Therapy for Veterans

Occupational Therapy Student Expands Scuba Therapy for Veterans

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) student Whitney Boetel is making waves with her work in community service. This spring, California Campus Compact selected Ms. Boetel to be a recipient for the Community Engagement Student Fellowship (CESF), where she worked with Wounded American Veterans Experience Scuba (WAVES), a non-profit dedicated to helping veterans by […]

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