CHCS Student Handbook 2018-2019

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 2018–2019 119 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. 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. Thomas J. Lemley Physician Assistant Student Society of NSU This formal organization was established to benefit PA students, the PA profession, the college’s PA department in Jacksonville, and the surrounding communities. Department of Speech-Language Pathology NSU Affiliate Chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) The National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. NSU-NSSLHA, a