06/18/2026
Student Spotlight: Future PTAs Mastering the Basics!
A huge shoutout to our dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant students! 🌟
This week in the lab, they got hands-on with a crucial assessment skill: listening to heart and breath sounds. 🩺🫁 It’s amazing to see their focus and commitment as they prepare to provide comprehensive care.
Listening to heart and breath sounds is a crucial skill that enables PTAs to ensure patient safety during exercise, identify critical medical red flags, guide and evaluate cardiopulmonary treatments, and accurately report patient status to the supervising Physical Therapist. These students are well on their way to making a difference!