University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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  USAHS offers flexible approaches to health professional education utilizing web-based, classroom, and laboratory learning activities. Each of our academic programs focuses on foundational sciences and concepts, sound decision-making, and strong technical skill development. USAHS delivers contemporary, flexible, evidence- informed programs that present students with many enriching and exciting learning opportunities designed to meet their professional goals.
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  The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative quality classroom and distance education. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; and Miami, FL. USAHS offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs.
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  USAHS offers flexible approaches to health professional education utilizing web-based, classroom, and laboratory learning activities. Each of our academic programs focuses on foundational sciences and concepts, sound decision-making, and strong technical skill development. USAHS delivers contemporary, flexible, evidence- informed programs that present students with many enriching and exciting learning opportunities designed to meet their professional goals.
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  - College of Rehabilitative Sciences
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  USAHS focuses on providing the best and more appropriate academic and financial aid counseling throughout the admissions process. Whether applying to a first-professional, campus based program or a post-professional distance program, an assigned Enrollment Advisor is available to assist you from application to acceptance.
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  The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative quality classroom and distance education. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; and Miami, FL. USAHS offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs.
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May 2020 Distance Programs

USAHS DPT Flex Program Prepared this Alumna for the Rise of Telehealth

COVID-19 has forced many healthcare professionals to take their services online in a telehealth setting. With years of experience in face-to-face patient care, the shift to an online model is just as challenging to the practitioner as it is for the patient. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and federal government have both taken action to allow healthcare professionals to use telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. These actions include lifting restrictions and expanding telehealth access and services. Cassie Laughrey Petre, DPT graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in the summer of 2019. Her training in the flex program unknowingly prepared her for the ... Continue Reading

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