San Marcos, California—June 4, 2015—The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences announced that Dr. Ellen Lowe has been named chair of its Institute of Physical Therapy, effective May 1. In this role, she coordinates all physical therapy programs with a focus on curricula, outcomes assessment, and accreditation. Dr. Lowe brings more than 40 years
Occupational therapy students in California supported the event and gained insights into how people pursue their passions despite disabilities. Ten University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences students from the San Marcos campus went to Carlsbad High School on May 16 to volunteer their time with the regional games of the Special Olympics. After watching
Margaret Barnett has been replaced by Chris Larson, who will offer an overview of Deep Brain Stimulation St. Augustine, Florida—May 19, 2015—The St. Augustine Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will welcome guest speaker Chris Larson, a representative of the medical device company Medtronic, to its monthly meeting on Saturday, June 13. He replaces Margaret Barnett, RN, LPC, a
Occupational and physical therapy students worked together to create sustainable solutions. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences occupational and physical therapy students enrolled in the Administration and Management course on the St. Augustine campus, instructed by Dr. Sheri Montgomery, Dr. Gayla Aguilar, and Dr. Margaret Nonnemacher, recently presented business plans and project proposals they
From the Distance Education Accrediting Commission press release: New Members Elected to DEAC Board of Directors and Nominating Committee The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is pleased to announce the results of its elections for new members to the DEAC Board of Directors and the DEAC Nominating Committee. Wanda Nitsch, President and Chief Academic Officer
San Marcos, California—May 6, 2015—The Continuing Professional Education program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has been reaccredited for five years by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). IACET sets the standard for excellence in continuing education with its rigorous reaccreditation process. The University of St. Augustine offers more
The need for physical therapists and cultural diversity in the profession is high Miami, Florida—April 28, 2015—The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences plans to bring its Doctor of Physical Therapy program to Miami in fall 2015, pending accreditation and other regulatory approvals. The university, which has been a part of north Florida for
St. Augustine, FL—April 21, 2015—Nearly 100 graduates from 27 states, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Canada and the Philippines celebrated their commencement from the Florida campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 17. Family and friends joined them as they received Doctor of Physical Therapy or Master of Occupational Therapy degrees or
Physical therapy educator Dr. Patricia King addressed graduates. Austin, TX—April 20, 2015—More than 30 Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates from 11 states and Liberia celebrated their commencement from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 17. This was the second class to graduate from the southwest Austin campus, which opened in 2012.
San Marcos, CA—April 20, 2015—Nearly 100 graduates from 21 states, Canada, England and Japan celebrated their commencement from the California campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 18. Family and friends joined them as they received Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Education degrees. “Our
Kristopher Terrian has served as a traveling athletic trainer to the team for the past four years Kristopher Terrian, a Master of Health Science in Athletic Training student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, has worked alongside the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) as a traveling certified athletic trainer (ATC) for
Dr. Cynthia E. Neville will lead a three-day seminar for physical therapists that provides comprehensive practical knowledge about the evaluation and treatment of pregnant and postpartum patients St. Augustine, Florida—March 25, 2015—Back pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with a physical therapist, and many women experience back and pelvic girdle joint