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 programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and engaged with older adults living with
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 client-centered decision-making that shape dysphagia care. In June, 12 Master of Science in
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 entered our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program. We found
Originally published on GlobeNewswire Achievements reflect continued momentum in preparing clinicians and expanding access to care. The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate-level healthcare education institution, reached a major milestone graduating its 20,000th alumni, reflecting its continued growth and sustained impact on healthcare education. The milestone was celebrated during USAHS’ summer 2026 commencement
This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: St. Augustine health students simulate poverty to improve patient care The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences recently hosted a Cost of Poverty Experience simulation for first-term of physical therapy doctoral students at its St. Augustine campus. According to a news release, the immersive exercise offers future healthcare professionals’ insight
Every speech-language pathologist (SLP) can point to someone who helped them become the clinician they are today. Maybe it was a supervisor who offered guidance during an evaluation. Or a mentor who modeled how to connect with a family during a clinical consultation that required thoughtful, client-centered communication. Others may remember a clinical educator who
When Ellie Cooper, PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVT, assistant professor in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Dallas, learned she had been selected for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) highly competitive Pathways Program, she saw more than a professional milestone. She envisioned
Healthcare encompasses many roles with increasing median pay, particularly in advanced practice and licensed clinical careers.1 Several healthcare jobs offer six-figure median wages, including those of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.2,3,4 There are many high paying healthcare jobs available, from roles focused on diagnosing and prescribing to hands-on rehabilitation. Graduate health sciences programs
Rhonda James is celebrated by colleagues at the St. Augustine campus for her 35-year career at USAHS. When Rhonda James began working with University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) founder Dr. Stanley Paris in 1991, the St. Augustine, FL institution was a four‑person nonprofit known as the Institute of Graduate Physical Therapy, located
When Nia Hidalgo, DNP, RN, CHSN, CPHRM, CPHQ, HACP, CHCPMP, discusses her nursing journey, she does it the same way she approaches her work—open, practical and centered on helping others move forward. A 2020 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) alum of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and new member of the
The path to a career in sports physical therapy (PT) is rarely linear. For many, it’s a winding road full of hard work, setbacks and valuable lessons. For Daniel Hague, DPT, OCS, SCS, a 2020 graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in
In recent weeks, many of you have raised thoughtful questions about the proposed federal changes to student loan programs and eligibility, particularly the Department of Education’s (ED) designation of academic programs as graduate or professional degrees, thereby establishing loan limits based on the degree designation.1,2 Understandably, these conversations have created confusion and concern among those