Editorial

How to Become a Speech Therapist: Steps to a Meaningful Career

Communication is key to our existence as human beings. So whom do we turn to when our body or mind throws up roadblocks to successful communication? Speech-language pathologists are trained to address speech disorders and improve communication techniques for patients of all ages. With a speech language pathologist’s assistance and guidance, a patient’s quality of

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Practicing Leadership Skills in Student Associations

“It’s a leap of faith into something I’ve never done before. It’s a great opportunity for professional growth.” So says Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student James Irvine about his role as president of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) on USAHS’ San Marcos campus. For many students, participating in a professional association is a

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Student’s Rehab Journey Inspires His PT Studies

“Experiences drive us,” says George Terris, ’23, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student on the San Marcos campus. “At the time, an illness can seem like the worst thing—but in retrospect, you see that it’s driven you to where you are today.” Terris’ experience surviving cancer as a young teen inspired him to enroll

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Applying to USAHS: Setting Yourself Up for Success

Graduate school is competitive. How can you make sure your application stands out from the rest? We spoke to enrollment advisors (EAs) for our entry-level degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. They offered tips for how prospective students can navigate the application process and set themselves up for success. A Customized

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The Growing Demand for Mental Health Practitioners: Stats and Trends

The need for mental health services has been steadily growing in the United States—even while the shortfall of mental health practitioners is also growing. But this time of urgency for patients, society, and the profession itself is also an amazing opportunity. New practitioners entering the field with a passion for helping others have the chance

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8 Professional Associations for Healthcare Administrators

Whether you’re currently working as a healthcare administrator or you’re studying to become one—in a Master of Health Administration (MHA) or related graduate degree program—it’s essential to connect with your peers. Joining a professional association for health administrators and healthcare managers will keep you current with trends in the field and give you access to

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The USAHS Library: Unique Resources, Outstanding Support

USAHS’ five campus libraries offer the kinds of resources one would expect to find in a university library: physical and digital access to books, journals, and online databases. But they are also home to some unusual materials. “Our physical resources are what’s most unique about the Library,” says Julie Evener, MLIS, EdD, Director of Library

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Consider a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Learn about the family nurse practitioner (FNP) career path and discover how you can become an FNP. A family nurse practitioner, or FNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse who focuses their specialty training on the care of patients across the lifespan, from infants to adults to seniors ((American Association of Nurse Practitioners. “Are You

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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. For this post, we spoke with two USAHS alumna who were working as SLPAs when they entered our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program. We found

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