525. Transforming PTA Education: A Bold Case for Bachelor's Degree Entry with Dr. Deanna Lamb

In this episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, Dr. Meghan Teitz sits down with Dr. Deanna Lamb, Corporate Director of Academic Affairs and PTA Program Director, to discuss the future of physical therapist assistant (PTA) education. Dr. Lamb shares her vision for transitioning PTA programs to a bachelor's degree entry, addressing current challenges such as declining enrollment and curriculum limitations. She also explores the social stigma surrounding two-year degrees, the evolving role of PTAs, and how aligning educational standards with DPT programs can enhance the profession. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of PTA education and how it could shape the next generation of physical therapists.If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE Final Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.