Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Rehabilitative Sciences (PSRS) 2025–2026 323 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.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy, and the Dual-Degree (Dr.O.T./ Ph.D.) 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. 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 preprofessional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. NSU-NSSLHA, a chapter in Region 3, is a “for students, by students” organization that offers each student in NSU’s Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Department of Audiology with enriched professional, academic, and social experiences. Each year, the NSU-NSSLHA selects community service projects or charities to support through volunteering or fund-raising. NSU-NSSLHA also hosts educational workshops, community service projects, and social events.
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