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Out in the Community: Students Discover New OT Possibilities in Dallas
During a recent two-day immersion weekend in Dallas, Texas, 58 occupational therapy (OT) students participated in faculty-guided fieldwork across 17 sites, exploring how the profession supports people in a variety of settings. Students evaluated homes in South Dallas, visited…
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Stepping into Practice: MS-SLP Students Experience Life as an SLP in Skilled Nursing
For aspiring speech-language pathologists (SLPs), some of the most impactful learning happens when they can see clinical decision-making unfold in real time. That was the focus of a clinical immersion designed to give students an inside look at the pace, complexity and…
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Best Physical Therapy Salary by State for PTs
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are more than 267,000 physical therapists (PTs) throughout the United States.1 Whether you’re learning how to become a physical therapist (PT) or you are a practicing PT, you may wonder what states offer the best…
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Best States for Nurses Based on Pay and Opportunity
The most recent data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show there are over 3 million nurses in the U.S.1 Nursing can be a rewarding career with many options, whether you’re just starting nursing school or pursuing a nursing graduate degree. Once you become…
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What Is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and What Do They Do?
What Is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and What Do They Do? Quick Answer So, what is a pediatric occupational therapist? A pediatric occupational therapist (OT) is a licensed healthcare professional who works with infants, children and adolescents to develop the skills…
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Nursing Clinical Placements: What to Expect at USAHS
We recognize that returning to school isn’t about learning how to care for patients for the first time. You’ve already earned your nursing degree, passed your registered nurse (RN) licensure exam and built a career providing direct patient care. Now, you’re ready for what’s…
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Where Passion Meets Practice: Community Partnership in Action at ROCK
For many occupational therapy (OT) students, the shift from classroom learning to real-world application is where everything clicks. At Ride on Center for Kids (ROCK), that transition unfolds in a setting that challenges expectations of what therapy can look like. Through…
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What Is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) & What Do They Do?
What does SLP stand for? A speech-language pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats issues related to speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders.1 For clients who struggle to communicate or swallow, these healthcare professionals help them better engage with the…
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Speech Therapy vs Occupational Therapy: 3 Key Differences
Searching for a satisfying career that helps people enhance their health and quality of life? If so, speech and occupational therapy may be promising career paths for you. As two popular professions in the healthcare industry, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational…
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Making the Jump from SLPA to SLP: Two Student Stories
Working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a good way to check out the field of speech-language pathology before you commit to earning your graduate degree. We spoke with two USAHS alumna who were working as speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) when they…