Education

Rizing Tide 2024 Surge Scholarship Recipients Announced

The foundation will award $40,000 in scholarships to students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds pursuing physical therapy residency programs.

Education

Baylor University, Evidence in Motion Formalize Hybrid PT, OT Program Partnership

The organizations formalized their partnership with a licensing agreement for Baylor to continue using their hybrid clinical education model.

Education

Education Resources Inc Offers New Foot and Ankle Course

Education Resources Inc adds Ambulation, Activity and AFOs: Addressing the Ankle to Improve Gait and Function-ONLINE to its course catalog.

Neuro Rehab VR Launches Virtual Reality Physical Therapist Certification Program

by Deborah Overman | Jun 10, 2022 | Education, Industry News | 0

Neuro Rehab VR launched a program to certify physical therapists to treat patients with the XR Therapy virtual reality rehabilitation system.

National Academy of Sports Medicine Online Personal Trainer Program Now Available in Arabic and Chinese

by Deborah Overman | May 11, 2022 | Education | 0

National Academy of Sports Medicine’s online Personal Trainer learning program is now available in simplified Chinese and modern Arabic.

Excitement Is Building for the Boston PAINWeekEnd Conference March 12

by Deborah Overman | Mar 3, 2022 | Education, Pain Management | 0

The next PAINWeekEnd Regional Conference will take place March 12 at the Sheraton Boston Needham in Boston, offering 6 CE/CME credit hours.

Whitworth University’s First Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy to Launch This Fall

by Deborah Overman | Feb 22, 2022 | Education | 0

Starting this fall, Whitworth University will offer doctoral programs for the first time in the university’s 132-year history, The Spokesman-Review reports.

Parkinson’s Foundation Awarded Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education

by Deborah Overman | Feb 8, 2022 | Education, Parkinson’s Disease | 0

The Parkinson’s Foundation has been granted Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education as a provider of continuing education, according to a news release.

Cumberlands Adds Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

by Deborah Overman | Feb 7, 2022 | Education | 0

University of the Cumberlands announces the launch of a new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program with classes beginning in January 2023, The Sentinel Echo reports.

First PAINWeekEnd of 2022: Dallas, Feb 5-6

by Deborah Overman | Feb 2, 2022 | Education, Pain Management | 0

At the PAINWeekEnd 1- or 2-day regional meetings, mingle with faculty and attendees, learn and earn up to 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit hours.

Applications Open for St. John’s New Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

by Deborah Overman | Jan 14, 2022 | Education | 0

St. John’s University announces the launch of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, reportedly the first of its kind in Queens, NY.

Rasmussen University’s PTA Program Earns CAPTE Accreditation

by Deborah Overman | Jan 13, 2022 | Education | 0

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate’s degree program at Rasmussen University’s Ocala campus has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), according to a news release.

Education Resources Inc Extends Holiday Discount Through Jan 4

by Deborah Overman | Dec 22, 2021 | Education | 0

Education Resources Inc, a leading continuing education provider for physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, special educators, and more will extend the holiday promotion “HOLIDAY2021” through January 4, 2022.

Physical Therapy Program Obtains Accreditation, Set to Graduate First Cohort

by Deborah Overman | Dec 15, 2021 | Education, Industry News | 0

Western Michigan University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Western Michigan University reports.

Christopher Newport University Announces New Kinesiology Major

by Deborah Overman | Dec 10, 2021 | Education, Industry News | 0

Christopher Newport has added a new major due to growing student interest: kinesiology, it announces.

These Are the Best Physical Therapy Schools for 2022, Per EdReformer

by Deborah Overman | Dec 9, 2021 | Education | 0

EdReformer’s latest publication includes new rankings of the best physical therapy schools for 2022.

Florida Southern College’s School of Physical Therapy Receives Full Accreditation

by Deborah Overman | Dec 3, 2021 | Education | 0

Following its fall meeting, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) granted full accreditation to Florida Southern College’s School of Physical Therapy.