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Podcast: The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast
Episode: 486. Empowering PTAs to Lead and Grow
Description: In this episode, Dr. Holly Clynch from St. Kate's University discusses the Bachelor's program for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). She shares the history of St. Kate's PTA program, which was one of the first two PTA programs in the country. Dr. Clynch explains the motivation behind starting the Bachelor's program and how it aims to meet the needs of PTAs who want to further their education and skills without becoming physical therapists. She highlights the curriculum and the skills that PTAs can develop through the program, including leadership, critical thinking, and PT-specific knowledge. Dr. Clynch also emphasizes the importance of...