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 […]
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.
Physical Therapist Assistant is a career path that not only offers job security but provides an opportunity for growth that only continues to expand. In California alone, job demand for Physical Therapist Assistants, or PTAs, is expected to grow an astonishing 28.8% between 2018-2028.1 While the job market for PTAs has always been positive, there has […]
If you are looking for the next step after achieving a kinesiology degree, you might consider a career as a physical therapist assistant or PTA. Kinesiology-driven careers like PTA are in high demand!
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 […]
Stanbridge College has partnered with Fordham University through the Interdisciplinary Collaborative on Health, Environment and Human Performance created by Debra McPhee, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Social Service (GSS) at Fordham University. The exploratory relationship begins with an initial pilot project called the LongDuration Space Exploration Behavioral Readiness Consortium for the manned mission […]
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 […]
While working as a Behavior Therapist for children with Autism and going to school full-time at Stanbridge College in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, Erika Agustin still finds time to do what she loves most: helping others. Erika’s schedule is constantly filled with community service activities. Canned food drives for the hungry, toy drives for […]