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U.S. News & World Report - "If you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the vast majority, seeing a physical therapist should be about prevention, routine assessment and staying well."
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LSUHS School of Allied Health Professions’ Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana, has been granted accreditation for a period of seven years from the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
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The Advocate - LSU Health Shreveport accepts a maximum of 26 students per Occupational Therapy class. Learn more about the LSUHS Doctor of OT Program >>
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The Advocate - LSU Health Shreveport had 72 students take the exam, with a 100% passing rate. Physical Therapists must pass the NPTE in order to practice in the U.S.
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The Advocate - In a typical day, a physician assistant will make rounds performing patient exams, diagnose illnesses, assist in surgery, order and interpret lab tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications and advise patients on preventive care. Learn more about our PA Program >>
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KTBS3 - On Friday, October 25, thirty-nine first-year Physician’s Assistant (PA) students participated in a traditional rite of passage known as the “White Coat Ceremony” which signifies their entrance into the clinical portion of their degree path.
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KTBS - September 19, 2024 the School of Allied Health Professions invited the community to attend a Health Fair with free health assessments and wellness information.
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KTBS - It is a milestone for LSU Health. The Mollie E. Webb Speech and Hearing Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary. A reception was held Thursday, and tours were given to celebrate the occasion.
KSLA - For 50 years, the LSU Health Shreveport Mollie E. Webb Speech & Hearing Center has served those living with speech, language, and hearing challenges
The LSUHS School of Allied Health Professions Mollie E. Webb Speech and Hearing Center celebrates its 50th anniversary of serving our community and improving the lives of people with speech, language, and hearing challenges on September 5, 2024.
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As Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for the School of Allied Health Professions, Madeline Barclay, MPH, EdD, will have roles in administration, policies, student groups, admissions, recruiting, records, teaching and research as it pertains to students.
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KTBS3 - In an effort to bolster the local healthcare industry, LSU Shreveport and Centenary announced a memorandum of understanding to build pathways for Centenary undergraduate students to enroll in LSUS’s Master of Public Health program.
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Each year at our commencement, the Allen A. Copping Excellence in Teaching Awards are given to selected individuals nominated by students and peers. This year's recipients are Michael Yim, MD; Kristin Butller, MPH, MLS; and David McGee, PhD.
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LSU Health Shreveport hosted its fifty-first commencement in the institution’s history with 204 students receiving a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree on May 18, 2024.
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318 Forum - LSUHS Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Rebecca Wilder, DrOT, LOTR, shares information on how occupational therapy helps people and training opportunities at LSUHS.
