Category: Allied Health Programs

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.

OT vs OTA: What Are the Differences Between These Two Career Paths?

OT vs OTA: What Are the Differences Between These Two Career Paths?

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 […]

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Stanbridge Student Spotlight: Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Jannah Del Mundo

Stanbridge Student Spotlight: Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Jannah Del Mundo

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.  

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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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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT: RESEARCHING THE BEST SCHOOLS

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT: RESEARCHING THE BEST SCHOOLS

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 […]

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PTA Program Next Step for Kinesiology Graduates – Stanbridge University

PTA Program Next Step for Kinesiology Graduates – Stanbridge University

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!

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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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