Category: Innovation & Technology

Basic Overview  Occupational therapy remains a growing healthcare profession in 2026. According to California workforce projections, Occupational Therapists are projected to experience 20.5% employment growth between 2022 and 2032, while Occupational Therapy Assistants jobs are projected to grow 33.3%.¹ ² For students interested in rehabilitation, patient-centered care, and helping individuals improve independence, occupational therapy continues to be a career path worth exploring.  […]

ACOTE accreditation is a review process that evaluates whether Occupational Therapy Assistant and occupational therapy programs meet educational standards established by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Additionally, students generally must graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program to qualify for NBCOT certification eligibility and state licensure pathways. As a result, students often review […]

Students researching a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program are often looking for more than admission requirements. You may want to know what daily coursework looks like, how much time you should expect to dedicate to studying, and what skills can help you succeed once classes begin.  Understanding what to expect before enrollment can help students […]

Healthcare education continues to evolve as institutions explore new ways to support student learning. One innovation that has gained attention in recent years is the synthetic cadaver lab.  For students considering careers in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other healthcare fields, understanding anatomy is a vital part of their education. Synthetic cadavers offer an alternative learning tool that allows […]

Healthcare education continues to evolve as new technologies change how students learn clinical skills, practice patient care, and prepare for healthcare environments.  Some healthcare programs now incorporate simulation technology, Virtual Reality, Synthetic Cadavers, rehabilitation robotics, digital learning tools, and interactive training environments designed to support hands-on learning experiences.  If you are researching healthcare programs, you may want to understand […]

As the field of occupational therapy advances, MSOT programs in California are evolving to include more hands-on training with innovative tools that support modern clinical practice. These MSOT programs with a focus on assistive technology and innovation help students build the knowledge and technical skills required to meet the complex needs of today’s clients.  The […]

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 […]

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Student and California Campus Compact Student Fellow, Patricia Hansen, aims to encourage and support individuals undergoing therapy for traumatic brain injury. The ever-evolving technological advances in the occupational therapy field are a complex yet exciting part of occupational therapy that offers a challenge for OTAs to stay on top of the […]

After becoming a major hit for consumers, Microsoft Xbox Kinect is rapidly being applied to an increasing amount of business and health care applications. One particular application is in occupational therapy and physical therapy. Businesses are now partnering with health care organizations to evaluate the use of the Xbox Kinect to see what kinds of […]