Simulation-based learning places students in situations where they can put their classroom knowledge into practice. In healthcare, simulation training has been part of curricula since the 18th century; it has been continually evolving as technology advances. This post explores the history of simulation in healthcare, highlights its advantages over other methods of learning, details the
USAHS offers two premiere programs for the professional development of licensed physical therapists: the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency and the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship. Both programs are taught by experts in the physical therapy and educational fields and are directed by Amanda Grant, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CLT, FAAOMPT. Herself a graduate of the Fellowship
Demonstrating our commitment to making a lasting impact in the communities we serve, USAHS introduced the Force for Good Award in May. At each of our Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies, across our campuses and programs, we honored our alumni and community partners who exemplify the University’s B Corp® values and mission to be a “force
As a thought leader in simulation for healthcare education, USAHS was recently invited to demonstrate our simulation technology and best practices to members of the Welsh government. Seven commissioners from the department that regulates education in Wales joined USAHS simulation experts over videoconference to view a two-hour showcase of our face-to-face and virtual simulation methods.
It was the big game against a fearsome crosstown rival, in her final season on the high school soccer team. And she was ready. When the ball came to her, she kicked it—and just after her foot returned to the ground, another player ran into her, tearing her anterior cruciate ligament. The injury landed Dr.
Dr. Maria Ijomanta, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT ’11, could see the anxiety on the parents’ faces when they brought their 8-year-old daughter, stricken with polio, into the Nigerian outpatient clinic to meet with a physical therapist. The child couldn’t walk—and her parents worried she might never be able to. It was 1986, and Dr.
Timing is everything—especially when it comes to accessing physical therapy treatment. Dr. Tim Phillips, a 2008 Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) and 2006 Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) graduate, has done the research to prove it. Improving Healthcare Management for Work Injuries Dr. Phillips’ tDPT capstone project focused on improving healthcare management for injured workers.
It started with a piece of equipment that was ignored for a while. It turned into a story of innovation in physical therapy education. Gabriel Somarriba, PT, DPT, is an assistant professor and the assistant program director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the USAHS campus in Miami, Florida. “Our Center for
On her first day as a student in the pro bono clinic on USAHS’ St. Augustine campus, Allison Esposito was assigned to work with a patient who had a transfemoral amputation and a prosthetic leg. “I was kind of terrified at first,” she says. As a sixth-trimester student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program,
The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled many physical therapists to pivot to virtual healthcare. As a result, virtual physical therapy, also known as “telehealth physical therapy,” is rapidly growing, allowing many patients to experience online PT appointments for the first time. In this post, we define virtual physical therapy, explain how it works, and discuss some
At a time when so many aspects of education are compelled to go online, USAHS faculty are not only adapting—we’re taking virtual learning to the next level. During Fall 2020, faculty members across departments collaborated to create clinical simulation sessions that were delivered in a live, interactive virtual mode. Filmed with live actors in the
Many graduate healthcare programs, ranging from medical and nursing school to physical therapy degree programs, hold a white coat ceremony as a rite of passage for students. This ritual signifies students’ entrance into the medical profession and recognizes all their hard work that led up to this point. Whether you are on the journey to becoming