As we celebrate Nurses Month, we at USAHS wanted to get a sense of what a typical workday is like for a nurse manager. We asked alum Ahnnya Slaughter, DNP, to tell us all about a day in her life. Dr. Slaughter graduated in 2021 from USAHS’ Doctor of Nursing Practice program, the Nurse Executive role specialty. Coming from a military family, she began working at a VA hospital in the Los Angeles area 30 years ago as a critical care RN. “Veterans deserve the best care,” she says. “My calling wasn’t to be in the military. This is my way of being able to serve the country.” Over the years, she worked her way up, through positions such as informatics specialist, deputy nurse executive, and director of clinical staff development. She began Read more
College of Rehabilitative Sciences Graduate Programs
USAHS’ College of Rehabilitative Sciences offers entry-level graduate clinical rehabilitation degrees for students who are preparing to become a physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech language pathologist. It also offers post-professional Rehabilitative Science grad studies for current PT and OT practitioners who wish to advance their health professions.
Rehabilitation science is an area of study that investigates human functions and disability to help people improve their health. This area of health science also touches on social science as well as aspects of engineering.
Physical Therapy Programs
Our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate program is offered in both Residential (weekday) and Flex (weekend) paths. We also offer an online Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) graduate program for practicing PTs who hold a bachelor’s or master’s in a science degree.
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Occupational Therapy Programs
Our entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs are offered in both Residential (weekday) and Flex (weekend) paths. We also offer an online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) program for the practicing occupational therapist.
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Speech-Language Pathology Program
Earn your MS-SLP degree in our innovative, immersive blended science degree program—and empower people to communicate better and gain self-esteem. In our collaborative SLP community, you’ll be mentored by expert clinicians.
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ThursdayMay 26, 2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Admissions Webinar – 4PM PT
ThursdayMay 26, 2022
Nursing (MSN, DNP, FNP) Webinar – 4PM PT
ThursdayJune 2, 2022
Doctor of Education (EdD) Webinar – 4PM PT
We put students first.
Our programs are rooted in our student-FIRST philosophy: Everything we do is focused on student success. We strive to offer the best academic experience and career preparation through our learning model, support services, and special events.
We’re high-tech.
Our EdTech tools include 3D printers for creating adaptive equipment, BTE Primus machines for measuring client movement, driving simulators for improving client driving skills, anatomage tables for virtual dissection, Double robots for remote patient consultation, and more. You’ll practice using this state-of-the-art technology so you’ll be ready to provide the best patient care.
