A few weeks ago, Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) graduate Brian Smith presented his dissertation poster at the annual Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His dissertation is titled Predictors for Obtaining a 10-year Continuing Accreditation in Professional Athletic Training Education. Prior to completing his DHSc at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), Smith completed undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology from California State University Chico and went the internship route to become a certified Athletic Trainer. Smith spent most of his childhood moving from state to state as a “Navy brat.” He mostly lived in California and became interested in the field after he tore his ACL ... Continue Reading
College of Health Sciences
Preventing and Preparing for Catastrophic Injuries as Athletic Trainers
By Rick Bahr, BS, NREMT, founder, president, and CEO of WMI Global, LLC, which provides risk management, safety, emergency/sports medical, ... Continue Reading
What Can Athletic Trainers Do with an EdD?
By Jeremy Howard ’17, a Certified Athletic Trainer at Ave Maria University and adjunct professor in the Athletic Training program and ... Continue Reading
School of Nursing
What Does it Mean to Specialize in Nursing Informatics?
Nursing informatics has become a critical part of our healthcare system. As hospitals and facilities increasingly adopt healthcare ... Continue Reading
Opportunities for Nurses with Advanced Degrees
Opportunities for Nurses with Advanced Degrees By Melanie D. Logue PhD, DNP, APRN, CFNP, FAANP, Senior Family Nurse Practitioner Program ... Continue Reading
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Riding the Waves of Innovation
Finding the perfect wave, slotting into the barrel, avoiding a major wipeout—these might seem like the biggest tests a competitive surfer ... Continue Reading
Breaking Ground: Robotic Rehab
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 ... Continue Reading
Alumni Spotlights
USAHS Alumni Success Spotlight: Dr. John Kelley
Dr. Jonathan Kelley knew he wanted to go into physical therapy for a career as early as high school. The Gainesville, Florida, native was a ... Continue Reading
Sharing My Success: Up and at ’Em
The more complicated the physical therapy patient, the more rewarding the treatment strategy for Lisa Cecil, a 1999 Master of Physical ... Continue Reading
Pink Up the Pace
The 4th annual “Pink up the Pace” 5K walk/run was held on October 6, 2012. The event is the largest 5K held in St. Augustine, FL with over ... Continue Reading
