Discover blogs on allied health programs, training, and education. Learn how fields like occupational therapy and physical therapy prepare you to support patients in diverse healthcare settings.
Stanbridge University has been ranked among the top 5% of 4,600 colleges nationwide for 10-year return on investment (ROI) in the Ranking Colleges by ROI (2025) report by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, based on a comprehensive analysis of earnings data, tuition costs, and opportunity costs. “The recognition affirms the value of […]
Stanbridge University is pleased to be recognized in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as an Opportunity College, a distinction awarded to institutions that advance access for underrepresented students and deliver exceptional graduate earnings. Of the 2,994 classified colleges and universities nationwide, only 479 received this prestigious designation. “We are pleased to be recognized among the institutions […]
Prefer to listen? Click below to hear an audio version of this post. If you are exploring a future as a Physical Therapist Assistant, understanding the NPTE pass rate of each school is an important step in choosing the right program. The National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) is required for licensure and plays a […]
For graduates with a background in kinesiology or an interest in movement science, pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a practical and rewarding option. PTAs play an essential role in healthcare, helping patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and manage chronic conditions under the guidance of licensed physical therapists. The career […]
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set some goals and reflect on how you want to approach the coming months. As a nursing or healthcare student, setting resolutions can help you stay focused on your studies and provide structure for your career aspirations.
Are you interested in a career in occupational therapy? If so, you’re probably wondering what the difference is between an occupational therapist (OT) and an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Both OTs and OTAs work with patients to help them regain independence and improve their quality of life. However, you should be aware of some critical […]
Stanbridge University presents Student Stories to highlight stories of hard work, dedication, and reasons for studying healthcare. This week we are featuring Jannah Del Mundo, an OTA student hoping to make the most out of Stanbridge’s hands-on learning.
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.
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 […]
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 […]