Category: Physical Therapist Assistant

In January, the executive board members of Stanbridge University’s student organizations convened for the 2023 Student Leadership Summit to network with fellow student organization leaders.

Are you thinking of becoming a physical therapist assistant (PTA)? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s a career choice that can offer you stability, job satisfaction, and opportunities for growth.1 But what are the differences between being a physical therapist (PT) and a PTA? Physical therapist assistants and physical therapists both work in the […]

If you’re enrolled in a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program or are considering enrolling, you know that it’s an academically rigorous program with a lot of information to learn and remember.

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 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 […]

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!