Summary Key Points: What a Physical Therapy Assistant Does What does a physical therapy assistant do? Physical therapist assistants, often called PTAs, support licensed physical therapists by guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and treatments that promote safe recovery.¹ In this article, you will learn what PTAs do each day, where they work, and how Stanbridge […]
Stanbridge University showcases Alumni True Stories to shine a light on our passionate graduates making a difference in the community. Meet Andy Fang, a Physical Therapist Assistant alumnus currently working for a therapy agency as a travel PTA.
Stanbridge University is highlighting Student Stories to spotlight personal stories of dedication, inspiration, and academic achievement. This week we are getting to know Jordan Richmond, a Stanbridge University PTA student who decided he wanted to become a physical therapist assistant after playing college football at Stanford University.
Stanbridge University is highlighting Alumni True Stories because we’re proud of all of our hardworking graduates! To celebrate Physical Therapy month in October, we are featuring PTA graduate, Kevin Young.
In November, Stanbridge College students, staff, and faculty took immediate action to help disaster relief efforts for the victims of the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines by raising over $10,196. The funds were donated to ShelterBox and Doctors Without Boarders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), two humanitarian organizations committed to providing the basic needs of shelter, food, […]
In honor of PT Month, Stanbridge College spotlights Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director, Elizabeth Peyton. In her interview, Ms. Peyton talks about her passion for physical therapy and how seeing the students grasp physical therapy concepts is a rewarding, daily inspiration. Stanbridge College: In your words, what is physical therapy? Elizabeth Peyton: In its most […]
In March, Stanbridge College REACH community service initiative partnered with Lestonnac Free Clinic, Mariners Outreach and Lighthouse Ministries to sponsor the Orange County Free Medical and Dental Clinic in Costa Mesa. Over 300 uninsured, homeless and recently unemployed people and families received access to medical, dental, physical therapy and pharmaceutical services. Stanbridge students and staff […]
Passion, dedication, persistence and teamwork are all characteristics embodied in an athlete’s journey for glory. But for world-class athletic champions, Lauren Barber and Grace Reynolds, both with dreams of Olympic gold, these characteristics are now helping them towards a new goal: a degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Stanbridge College. Before meeting in […]
In October, Stanbridge College REACH volunteers hosted a Halloween lunch for the homeless children of Project Hope School. The children, whose families live in shelters and motels around Orange County, were treated with a holiday lunch, candy bags and other tasty treats donated by Stanbridge College. Staff and students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant and […]
Stanbridge College students once again raised the bar for community service by donating over 800 canned food items to the Second Harvest Food Bank in August. Overwhelming support came from Occupational Therapy Assistant cohort 3 who within a couple of days collected over 300 cans. Two of our newest cohorts, Physical Therapist Assistant cohort 1 […]