CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020
122 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 2019–2020 Pi Theta Epsilon Beta Delta Tampa Bay The newest chapter of the national honor society for occupational therapy students and faculty members, Pi Theta Epsilon Beta Delta Tampa Bay’s mission is to encourage research, scholarship, and service among its inducted members. Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Council The Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Council will strive to enrich and improve the distance learning experience for students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy programs through building a supportive network and developing a distance student community. Department of Physical Therapy American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Membership is mandatory for all physical therapy students enrolled in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program. APTA membership allows students to connect with educators and clinicians to build lifelong contacts and friendships, build leadership skills, and make a difference. Student Physical Therapy Association There is a Student Physical Therapy Association (SPTA) at each campus—Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay. Student physical therapists are members of the SPTA throughout their curriculum and clinical internships. The association provides a channel for communication with local and national organizations and allows students the opportunity to build leadership skills for the future. The association functions to benefit local charities and civic activities as well as the student body. Department of Physician Assistant The Benjamin J. Parvin Physician Assistant Student Society of NSU This formal organization was established to benefit the PA students, the PA profession, the college’s PA department at Fort Lauderdale, and the surrounding communities. The Sean P. Grimes Physician Assistant Student Society of NSU This formal organization was established to benefit PA students, the PA profession, the college’s PA department in Fort Myers, and surrounding communities. John L. Shanklin Physician Assistant Student Society of NSU This formal organization was established to benefit PA students, the PA profession, the college’s PA department in Orlando, and the surrounding communities.
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