Tag: Physical Therapist Assistant

Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate – Andy Fang

Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate – Andy Fang

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.

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Stanbridge Student Spotlight: Physical Therapist Assistant Student Jordan Richmond

Stanbridge Student Spotlight: Physical Therapist Assistant Student Jordan Richmond

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.

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Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: From PTA Student to Physical Therapist Assistant

Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: From PTA Student to Physical Therapist Assistant

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.

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Stanbridge College Students Support Medical Aid to Philippines and Raise $10,196 for Typhoon Haiyan Relief

In November, Stanbridge College students, staff, and faculty took immediate action to help disaster relief efforts for the victims of the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines by raising over $10,196. The funds were donated to ShelterBox and Doctors Without Boarders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), two humanitarian organizations committed to providing the basic needs of shelter, food, […]

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Stanbridge College Spotlight: PTA Program Director, Elizabeth Peyton

Stanbridge College Spotlight: PTA Program Director, Elizabeth Peyton

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 […]

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Stanbridge Students Help Orange County Access Medical Services and Nutritional Foods

Stanbridge Students Help Orange County Access Medical Services and Nutritional Foods

In March, Stanbridge College REACH community service initiative partnered with Lestonnac Free Clinic, Mariners Outreach and Lighthouse Ministries to sponsor the Orange County Free Medical and Dental Clinic in Costa Mesa. Over 300 uninsured, homeless and recently unemployed people and families received access to medical, dental, physical therapy and pharmaceutical services. Stanbridge students and staff […]

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Stanbridge Spotlight: Athletic Champions Turn Passion for Sport into Physical Therapy Education

Stanbridge Spotlight: Athletic Champions Turn Passion for Sport into Physical Therapy Education

Passion, dedication, persistence and teamwork are all characteristics embodied in an athlete’s journey for glory. But for world-class athletic champions, Lauren Barber and Grace Reynolds, both with dreams of Olympic gold, these characteristics are now helping them towards a new goal: a degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Stanbridge College. Before meeting in […]

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Homeless Children of Project Hope School Get Halloween Treats from Stanbridge Students

Homeless Children of Project Hope School Get Halloween Treats from Stanbridge Students

In October, Stanbridge College REACH volunteers hosted a Halloween lunch for the homeless children of Project Hope School. The children, whose families live in shelters and motels around Orange County, were treated with a holiday lunch, candy bags and other tasty treats donated by Stanbridge College. Staff and students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant and […]

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Over 800 Canned Foods Donated to Second Harvest Food Bank by Stanbridge College

Over 800 Canned Foods Donated to Second Harvest Food Bank by Stanbridge College

Stanbridge College students once again raised the bar for community service by donating over 800 canned food items to the Second Harvest Food Bank in August. Overwhelming support came from Occupational Therapy Assistant cohort 3 who within a couple of days collected over 300 cans. Two of our newest cohorts, Physical Therapist Assistant cohort 1 […]

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How to Become a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Video Tutorial

Interested in becoming a certified Physical Therapist Assistant? Not sure where to start? There are just a few simple steps you need to go through in order to become a licensed PTA. First, find an accredited college that offers the Physical Therapist Assistant program. To help you decide which college will help you succeed, check […]

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