Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (PCHCS) 2024–2025 136 Tampa Bay Entry-Level O.T.D. Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Tampa Bay O.T.D. SOTA facilitates student member professional development and leadership opportunities through various service and advocacy-based activities and experiences. 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 Postprofessional Doctoral Student Association The Postprofessional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Association will strive to enrich and improve the distance learning experience for students in the Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy Postprofessional 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. American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) National Student Honor Society The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) National Student Honor Society is a physical therapy honor society which promotes and recognizes significant scholarship, leadership, and service to the physical therapy profession. 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.
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