Allied Health Professionals Week 2019: Let’s Celebrate!
It’s almost time to celebrate! Yes, I said celebrate! Next week, the first full week of November is Allied Health Professionals Week 2019. It’s a week to celebrate, recognize, and thank all of the allied health professionals that impact our lives through their care. For those of you that are allied health professionals, it’s a week to celebrate the amazing work that you provide every day; the work that you have dedicated your lives...
Occupational Therapy SOAP Note | A Guide for New Therapists
No, it’s not a coupon for a bar of that vegan lemongrass soap you love. It’s also not a review of the melodramatic television show that you and your best friend can’t stop watching. So, what is a SOAP note? If you’re interested in occupational therapy, this is definitely a term that you should know. In this blog, we’ll cover what an occupational therapy SOAP note is and why you need to know how to write...
How to Make Money in PT School: Physical Therapy Scholarships
Are you a struggling physical therapy student? Physical therapy programs are difficult and require a lot of attention. Though many students are short on money, not all of them have time to get a job. You may have heard of physical therapy scholarships but didn’t know where to look! There are several great physical therapy scholarships out there. Some of them don’t require a lot of time to apply, while others are more competitive....
Most Common Workplace Injuries and Prevention
Whether your patient’s workplace is a dangerous construction zone or in a cushy corner office; there are ways that folks will find ways to get injured while on the clock. As long as people are working, workplace injuries will occur. Accidents and injuries can potentially harm more than the workers themselves,too–it can absolutely devastate entire businesses and families. Luckily for the physical therapy business,...
2020 Changes to ASHA Certification Standards: What to Expect
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, otherwise known as ASHA, has high standards for their audiologists and speech-language pathologists. ASHA certification standards require that the professional update their certifications to correctly reflect their credentials. For any professional within this field, being “certified” signifies that they hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) which proves their excellence...