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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ Student Hiral Khatri Presented the Prestigious Outstanding Student Award from the Occupational Therapy Association of California

 This prestigious award recognizes a student who has made significant contribution in occupational therapy in the area(s) of scholarship, organizational activities, community service and/or advocacy  San Marcos, CA, November 8, 2017 – The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health and rehabilitative sciences education through innovative classroom education, is

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Honors Dr. Jon Edenfield with 20th Anniversary Occupational Therapy Professional Award

Special, one-time award recognizes significant industry, community contributions in 20-year history of university’s Occupational Therapy program Jacksonville, Florida – November 7, 2017 –  The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health and rehabilitative sciences education through innovative classroom education, has awarded Dr. Jon Edenfield OTD, OTR/L with its 20th

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The Importance of Interprofessional Dialogue in Post Professional Education

Healthcare is a complex ecosystem of diverse professions that often work in silos rather than in tandem. To foster interprofessional communication and collaboration, the first course in the online post professional programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is IPE 7001 Introduction to Interprofessional Scholarly Studies. Although the course provides an orientation

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Athletic Training Graduate Provides Hurricane Irma Relief

 Jeremy Howard was nominated for a commendation for his role in the Army National Guard’s humanitarian effort. Most days, Jeremy Howard is preparing student athletes for healthy competition at Ave Maria University or teaching as an adjunct instructor at Florida Gulf Coast University. Two days before Hurricane Irma struck Florida’s southwest coast, the 2016 Master

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The Informatics Opportunity

The Informatics specialization offers an interprofessional path for clinical and nonclinical healthcare professionals interested in entering or advancing in this growing area. “Informatics has reached a tipping point in its growth,” according to the president and CEO of the American Medical Informatics Association. It presents opportunities to identify better treatments, reduce medical errors, get patients

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Faculty Member Elected President of AAOMPT

Elaine Lonnemann, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT, a contributing faculty member, was elected president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) with her term beginning October 21st. Dr. Lonnemann has been a member of the university’s Institute of Physical Therapy since 1993 after completing a residency with the institute. She has taught

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Get Fit Tips for World Physical Therapy Day from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Professor and American Ninja Warrior, Dr. Todd Bourgeois

Friday, September 8, 2017, is World Physical Therapy Day. The day provides an opportunity for physical therapists all over the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution the profession makes to keeping people well, mobile, and independent. This year’s theme is “Physical Activity for Life,” highlighting the important role physical therapists play in healthy

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Breaking Ground: Rehabilitation Robotics

Dr. John Colaneri’s ties to the military run deep. His grandfather served in the Pacific theater during World War II, two of his uncles are veterans, and a cousin is an active duty member of the Navy. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy student on the San Marcos campus, he interned at the VA San

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Miami on the Move

After a year and a half growing in a temporary location, the Miami campus is moving to a permanent home. In May, the new campus is scheduled to open in Coral Gables at the landmark Douglas Entrance Office Park, which is home to upscale offices, boutique stores, and diverse restaurants.   Apply Now  

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A Clinical Match: Digging into Therapy

Cornelius Henderson, a Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy student on the St. Augustine campus, has a simple approach: Get to know patients’ personalities and listen to their therapy goals. From there, make it happen. Here, Henderson shares how classes about neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) gave him another clinical option to use during his field work at

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University of St. Augustine Faculty Member Running for President of National Athletic Trainers’ Association

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health and rehabilitative sciences education through innovative classroom education, is proud to announce that faculty member Kathy Dieringer, EdD, ATC, LAT, is running for president of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Dr. Dieringer, who teaches Business of Athletic Training

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