DPT-Organic Archives - Southern California University of Health Sciences /category/dpt-organic/ The Integrative Whole Health University Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 A New Model for Physical Therapy Education: Inside 性爱视频鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy Immersive Lab /scu-news/scu-doctor-of-physical-therapy-immersive-lab/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +0000 /?p=35699 A New Model for Physical Therapy Education: Inside 性爱视频鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy Immersive Lab Click on the image above to view a photo gallery. Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频) recently welcomed the inaugural cohort of [...]

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A New Model for Physical Therapy Education: Inside 性爱视频鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy Immersive Lab

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Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频) recently welcomed the inaugural cohort of its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program to the Whittier campus for a nine-day immersive lab experience.

The experience brought together 88 students and 15 faculty members, marking an important milestone in the launch of 性爱视频鈥檚 newest healthcare program and introducing a distinctive approach to physical therapy education鈥攐ne designed to better prepare students for the evolving demands of modern healthcare.

A Flipped Classroom Approach to Learning

性爱视频鈥檚 DPT program is designed using a flipped classroom model, an approach that shifts how and where learning takes place to better support skill development and clinical readiness.

In this model, students complete foundational coursework鈥攊ncluding lectures, readings, and guided instruction鈥攐nline before arriving on campus. This allows in-person sessions to focus entirely on application, clinical reasoning, and real-time feedback.

Rather than dividing time between lectures and lab work, students spend their immersive lab experiences actively practicing techniques, refining skills, and engaging directly with faculty and peers.

鈥淥ur hybrid vision鈥攔igorous online learning paired with intensive, high-impact labs鈥攚orks beautifully,鈥 said DPT Program Director, Dr. Craig Ruby.

This structure allows students to arrive prepared, enabling a deeper level of engagement during in-person sessions. Faculty can then focus on guiding students through complex clinical scenarios, reinforcing proper technique, and helping students build confidence through repetition and feedback.

鈥淥ur main goals for the immersive lab were to help students transition from theoretical understanding to real-world application, practice and strengthen clinical reasoning skills, and foster cohort camaraderie,鈥 Dr. Ruby explained.

During the immersion, students practiced foundational physical therapy skills, including:

  • Soft tissue assessment and intervention
  • Goniometry and manual muscle testing
  • Outcomes assessment techniques
  • Early exposure to cadaver-based anatomical study

The immersive format provides repeated opportunities for students to practice, receive feedback, and refine their techniques in a supportive learning environment.

Preparing Students for Real-World Care

性爱视频鈥檚 immersive model reflects the realities of modern clinical practice, where physical therapists must integrate knowledge, communicate effectively, and adapt to patient needs in real time.

鈥淩eal patients don鈥檛 arrive in perfectly timed 50-minute online modules,鈥 Dr. Ruby noted.

Through a flipped classroom approach, students first engage with course content through recorded lectures, assignments, and case-based discussions before applying that knowledge during in-person lab sessions. During these immersions, students practice techniques on one another, allowing them to build clinical skills, receive feedback, and refine their approach in a structured learning environment.

鈥淕raduates emerge not just knowledgeable, but nimble, confident, and ready to hit the ground running,鈥 he added.

A Flexible, Accelerated Pathway

性爱视频鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy program is designed to provide both flexibility and efficiency.

While many DPT programs require approximately three years of study, 性爱视频鈥檚 program can be completed in just two years thanks to the unique flipped classroom format. During Year 1, students attend lectures remotely and travel to the Whittier campus for several immersive lab sessions throughout the first year. In Year 2, they complete clinical rotations in real-world healthcare settings.

Technology-Enhanced and Hands-On Learning

性爱视频鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy program integrates hands-on instruction with advanced technology to support anatomy and clinical learning.

Students train using cadaver labs alongside tools such as Complete Anatomy (3D4 Medical) and SynDavers to better visualize and understand the human body. Diagnostic imaging technologies鈥攊ncluding X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans鈥攊ntroduce real-world clinical tools, while platforms like Draw It to Know It (DITKI) reinforce foundational knowledge.

Together, these approaches support both conceptual understanding and clinical skill development.

A Whole Health Perspective

Finally, 性爱视频鈥檚 DPT program reflects the university鈥檚 broader commitment to Whole Health, an approach that considers the full range of factors influencing patient well-being.

鈥淲hole Health isn鈥檛 a buzzword here鈥攊t鈥檚 our institutional DNA,鈥 said Dr. Ruby.

Students are trained to consider not only physical conditions, but also lifestyle, mental health, and environmental factors that contribute to overall health.

Looking Ahead

As 性爱视频鈥檚 first DPT cohort continues through the program, the immersive lab experience represents an important foundation for their development as future clinicians.

By combining a flipped classroom delivery model with a whole-person perspective, 性爱视频 is preparing physical therapists who are equipped to meet the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program?

A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program prepares students to become licensed physical therapists who evaluate, diagnose, and treat movement-related conditions. The curriculum typically includes coursework in anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical practice, along with hands-on training and clinical rotations.

What is a flipped classroom model in physical therapy education?

A flipped classroom model is an approach in which students learn foundational concepts鈥攕uch as lectures and readings鈥攐utside of the classroom, often through online coursework. In-person sessions are then used for hands-on practice, clinical skill development, and interactive learning.

In physical therapy education, this model allows students to spend more time applying techniques, developing clinical reasoning, and receiving feedback from faculty.

How does 性爱视频鈥檚 DPT program structure support hands-on learning?

性爱视频鈥檚 DPT program combines online coursework with in-person immersive lab experiences. Students complete foundational learning remotely and then come to campus for intensive lab sessions focused on applying skills, practicing techniques, and working directly with faculty.

This structure allows for concentrated, high-frequency hands-on learning that supports skill development and clinical confidence.

How long does 性爱视频鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy program take to complete?

性爱视频鈥檚 DPT program is designed to be completed in approximately two years. The program uses a hybrid format that blends online instruction with in-person immersive lab experiences, followed by clinical rotations in real-world healthcare settings.

What is the Whole Health approach in physical therapy?

The Whole Health approach focuses on treating the whole person rather than just a specific condition or injury. This includes considering factors such as lifestyle, mental and emotional health, environment, and overall well-being.

In 性爱视频鈥檚 DPT program, this approach is integrated into the curriculum to help future physical therapists deliver more comprehensive, patient-centered care.

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性爱视频 President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025 /scu-news/scu-president-dr-john-scaringe-delivers-commencement-message-on-compassion-to-the-class-of-2025/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:31 +0000 /?p=34962 性爱视频 President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025 At Southern California University of Health Sciences鈥 2025 Commencement Ceremony, University President Dr. John Scaringe delivered a heartfelt and deeply personal address centered on one essential principle: compassion. Speaking to graduates poised to enter the healthcare professions, Dr. [...]

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性爱视频 President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025

At Southern California University of Health Sciences鈥 2025 Commencement Ceremony, University President Dr. John Scaringe delivered a heartfelt and deeply personal address centered on one essential principle: compassion.

Speaking to graduates poised to enter the healthcare professions, Dr. Scaringe reminded the Class of 2025 that while clinical knowledge and technical expertise are critical, it is compassion 鈥 expressed through presence, dignity, and action 鈥 that ultimately defines meaningful leadership and healing.

Through personal stories drawn from his own life, Dr. Scaringe illustrated that compassion is not simply an abstract value or 鈥渟oft skill,鈥 but a courageous, active choice to show up for others during their most vulnerable moments. His message resonated strongly with 性爱视频鈥檚 mission to educate healthcare leaders who care for the whole person 鈥 body, mind, and spirit.

Dr. Scaringe鈥檚 Commencement Speech

Today is truly a remarkable day for you, your families, your faculty, and let’s be honest, it’s also a remarkable day for anyone who no longer has to hear, 鈥淚 can’t, I have to study.鈥 You and your loved ones have waited a long time for this moment. Commencement ceremonies often invite big themes such as success, purpose, and, in our case, the future of healthcare.

But before we discuss any of that, I want to begin somewhere a little simpler, somewhere human. Somewhere, far from the clinics, the classroom, or accreditation reports. I want to start in a high school locker room. When I was a senior in high school, at the end of a senior tournament, I wrestled my final match, and I lost.

Now, if you’ve ever been 17, you are absolutely certain that the entire universe is paying attention to your every move. You know exactly what that felt like. So, I walked into the locker room, and I sat by myself. I wasn’t angry. I wasn’t hurt. I was simply disappointed. The kind that feels enormous right at that age, because most disappointments do.

A few minutes later. My father walked in. He didn’t tell me to shake it off. He didn’t give me a pep talk. He didn’t offer a replay of the footage of what I should have done, what I didn’t do, and what I could have done. He didn’t even give me that classic dad line of, 鈥淪omeday you’ll laugh at this,鈥 because he knew I wasn’t going to be laughing anytime soon.

He sat down next to me. Quiet, present, and even though the disappointment didn’t go away, something else happened. I didn’t feel alone anymore. Years later, I realized what he offered that day. It wasn’t advice, it wasn’t encouragement. It wasn’t even problem-solving. It was compassion. The quiet kind that doesn’t just fix the moment.

He doesn’t try to fix that moment, but he chooses to be in that moment with you, and that simple act has stayed with me throughout my life. Compassion is often confused with empathy. They’re related, but they’re not exactly the same.

For example, empathy is seeing someone on the side of the road on a rainy day fixing their flat tire, and you say to yourself. Oh, that poor son of a gun, that must be awful. Compassion is stopping, getting out, and helping them fix that flat tire. Compassion is movement. In other words, empathy feels, compassion moves.

Empathy understands the moment, and compassion enters it. And in healthcare, that is all the difference. Your patients won’t just need your knowledge. They won’t just need your technical expertise. They will need your presence, your willingness to step in the moment with them. That shift from feeling to doing is where healing begins in your career.

You will meet people on some of their hardest days鈥攑eople who feel vulnerable, afraid, confused, and overwhelmed. Two patients may walk in with the same diagnosis but carry entirely different stories. Compassion is what helps you treat the story as much as the symptoms. It shows up in small and often unnoticed ways when you take a moment longer to listen.

When you ask a question that nobody else has thought to ask, and when you acknowledge a fear, rather than rush past it. When you offer dignity in a time when someone feels exposed, not because the moment was any less painful, but when your presence says simply, you matter. Compassion doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence.

Presence is often the most healing thing you can offer. Whether or not you see yourself as a leader today, compassion will make you a leader. Leadership isn’t about authority. Leadership is the courage to act, to care, to advocate for someone who has no voice, to slow down when the world tells you to speed up, and to speak out when something isn’t right.

There will be days when you’re tired and rushed and stretched so thin that the easiest path is not the compassionate one. Those are the moments that define a career, not the easy decisions, the meaningful ones. Compassion is not a soft skill. It is a courage in everyday form.

A few months ago, I delivered my mother’s eulogy. It was one of the hardest moments in my life, but when I finished speaking, I did feel something unexpected: comfort, not because it was any less painful, because believe me, it wasn’t. But, because compassion had surrounded her during her final years from my brothers who were with her nearby in New York, from her caretakers, and from other loved ones. All from people who treated her with dignity.

Dignity when she needed it the most. In that moment, I understood clearly that compassion doesn’t erase pain, it doesn’t fix everything, but it does connect us when we need it the very most, and that connection can be transformational. So, as you step off the stage today into your professional lives, here is my hope for you.

Let your empathy become passion. Let your compassion become action. Let your presence be part of the healing you provide. Show up for people, not perfectly, but fully. Listen with patience, advocate with courage. Lead with your heart. Compassion isn’t something you add to healthcare. Compassion is healthcare, and when you lead with it, you will not only transform the lives of others. You will transform on your own as well.

I often think back to that moment in the locker room with my dad. He didn’t take away my disappointment. He didn’t change the outcome. He showed up. That’s compassion. Not fixing everything, not having the perfect words, just choosing to be there.

As you enter your profession, you will have countless opportunities to show up in moments, big and small, seen and unseen. Do it with courage, do it with humanity. Do it with passion.

Congratulations, graduates. Good luck and Godspeed.

Watch the full 2025 Commencement Ceremony, including President Scaringe鈥檚 address:

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Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025 /scu-news/southern-california-university-of-health-sciences-graduates-517-new-healthcare-professionals-in-2025/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:10 +0000 /?p=34948 Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025 Southern California University of Health Sciences聽(性爱视频) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 15, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 517 graduates of the Class of 2025. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand [...]

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Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025

Southern California University of Health Sciences聽(性爱视频) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 15, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 517 graduates of the Class of 2025.

The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing

The Class of 2025 represents the broad variety of 性爱视频鈥檚 academic programs, with the Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Medical Sciences programs each having their first graduating class. 性爱视频鈥檚 class of 2025 has the following numbers of graduates in each respective program:

  • 153 Doctor of Chiropractic graduates
    124 Master of Science in Medical Science graduates
    48 Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics graduates
    47 Master of Science: Physician Assistant Program graduates
    36 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences graduates
    23 Graduate Certificate in Pre-Genetic Counseling graduates
    22 Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduates
    21 Ayurveda Health Counselor Certificate graduates
    16 Ayurveda Practitioner Certificate graduates
    14 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates
    10 Doctor of Medical Sciences graduates
    2 Graduate Certificate in Human Genetics and Genomics graduates
    1 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine graduate

Dr. John Scaringe, President of Southern California University of Health Sciences, delivered an inspiring and heartfelt address at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, challenging the graduates to lead with compassion as they step into their professional careers.

Drawing from personal experiences, Dr. Scaringe emphasized that compassion goes beyond simply understanding another person鈥檚 struggle, reminding graduates that 鈥渆mpathy feels, but compassion moves.鈥 He encouraged students to view compassion as an active choice. One that requires presence, courage, and a willingness to show up for others during moments of vulnerability.

Throughout his remarks, Dr. Scaringe highlighted the critical role compassion plays in healthcare, noting that while knowledge and technical expertise are essential, they are not enough on their own.

鈥淐ompassion doesn鈥檛 require perfection. It requires presence,鈥 he said, underscoring the importance of truly being there for patients and treating not just symptoms, but the person behind the diagnosis. He also reframed compassion as a form of leadership, describing it as 鈥渃ourage in everyday form,鈥 especially during moments when taking the compassionate path may be the most challenging.

As he concluded, Dr. Scaringe left graduates with a powerful reminder that compassion is not an optional trait in healthcare, but a foundational one. 鈥淐ompassion isn鈥檛 something you add to healthcare 鈥 compassion is healthcare,鈥 he said, encouraging graduates to carry that mindset forward as they begin their careers and work to transform the lives of others through whole-person, human-centered care.

The ceremony also featured a reflective and inspiring commencement address from Dr. Russell Greenfield, a nationally recognized physician leader in Whole Health who has spent his career advancing human-centered models of care across healthcare systems nationwide. Dr. Greenfield has served in senior leadership roles with the Veterans Health Administration, the Whole Health Institute, and Novant Health鈥檚 Weisiger Cancer Institute, and continues to work directly with patients while helping communities build whole-person approaches to care.

In his remarks, Dr. Greenfield framed the healing professions as a sacred calling rooted in service, humility, and presence. He reminded graduates that true healing begins not with fixing problems, but with honoring lives, stating, 鈥淵ou see people not as problems to be fixed, but as lives to be honored.鈥 Drawing from personal experience and long-standing traditions within the healing arts, he encouraged graduates to approach their work with gratitude and compassion, even in the smallest moments of care.

As he concluded, Dr. Greenfield offered the Class of 2025 a message of reassurance and purpose, emphasizing that meaningful impact does not require grand gestures. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not your responsibility to heal the world鈥 and yet, odds are very good that you will,鈥 he said.

His words reinforced 性爱视频鈥檚 commitment to Whole Health and left graduates with a powerful reminder that through humility, service, and presence, they are uniquely prepared to help shape the future of healthcare.

Graduating Master of Science: Physician Assistant program student Jamie Gabriel was named the 性爱视频 Class of 2025 valedictorian. She delivered a powerful and personal address that reflected perseverance, balance, and service in healthcare.

A full-time captain with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and a nontraditional student, Gabriel shared how returning to school later in life was driven by a commitment to lifelong learning and setting an example for her family.

In her remarks, Gabriel emphasized the importance of whole-person care and the responsibility healthcare professionals have to see beyond diagnoses and data points. 鈥淥ur patients don鈥檛 come to us as symptoms or lab values. They come as people with stories, fears, hopes, and dreams,鈥 she said, underscoring the integrative approach that defines 性爱视频鈥檚 educational philosophy. She also highlighted the need for balance鈥攏ot only in patient care but also in clinicians鈥 own lives鈥攔eminding graduates that personal well-being is essential to providing meaningful, compassionate care.

Gabriel closed by challenging the Class of 2025 to lead with accountability and service. 鈥淟eadership in healthcare is not about authority. It is about the responsibility of service to others,鈥 she said, encouraging graduates to step confidently into the roles they are prepared to fill and help shape the future of healthcare through humility, balance, and purpose.

性爱视频鈥檚 聽2025 Alumni of the Year Whole Health Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Valerie Johnson. Dr. Johnson embodies the spirit of this award through her pioneering leadership in integrative, whole-person healthcare. As one of the first chiropractors employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, she has been instrumental in shaping the role of chiropractic in federal healthcare and advancing the VA Whole Health model.

Dr. Johnson鈥檚 commitment to inclusivity and diversity shines through the welcoming, collaborative environments she fosters for patients, colleagues, and learners. Through her compassion, advocacy, and clinical excellence, Dr. Johnson has redefined what integrative chiropractic can achieve.

The President鈥檚 Leadership Award was presented to Doctor of Chiropractic graduate George Zakhary for his leadership in contributing to the campus community, advocating for their chosen profession, and providing community service.

Photos and videos from the commencement ceremony can be viewed on 性爱视频鈥檚 social media channels: , , and .

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Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program /scu-news/southern-california-university-of-health-sciences-scu-announces-candidacy-status-for-its-doctor-of-physical-therapy-program/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:00:49 +0000 /?p=34814 Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频) is proud to announce that on November 4, 2025, its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in [...]

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Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频) is proud to announce that on November 4, 2025, its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This milestone affirms that the program meets CAPTE鈥檚 rigorous standards and is authorized to begin enrolling students into professional coursework.

Achieving candidacy reflects the collective work of 性爱视频鈥檚 faculty, leadership, and academic teams to build a robust, forward-thinking curriculum grounded in evidence-informed practice, hands-on clinical preparation, and 性爱视频鈥檚 Whole Health philosophy. As one of the nation鈥檚 only universities focused entirely on Integrative, Whole Health education, 性爱视频 trains future clinicians to treat the whole person鈥攎ind, body, and spirit鈥攚hile collaborating across disciplines to improve patient outcomes and advance health equity.

An Innovative Program Designed for Today鈥檚 Healthcare Environment

性爱视频鈥檚 DPT program was intentionally designed to prepare practice-ready physical therapists who can thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape. The program鈥檚 distinctive features include:

  • Accelerated Completion 鈥 Students earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in as little as 24 months through a streamlined, high-quality curriculum.
  • Hybrid Learning Model 鈥 Online coursework provides flexibility, while immersive on-campus labs allow students to master hands-on skills in 性爱视频鈥檚 state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Whole Health Integration 鈥 Consistent with 性爱视频鈥檚 institutional mission, the DPT program emphasizes whole-person, movement-based health, encouraging students to consider lifestyle, cultural, emotional, and environmental factors in patient care.
  • Interprofessional Education 鈥 Students learn alongside peers in complementary programs such as Chiropractic, Ayurveda, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, Physician Assistant, and Occupational Therapy, gaining experience in team-based care reflective of real clinical environments.
  • Practice-Ready Preparation 鈥 The curriculum is designed and taught by experienced faculty who bring decades of clinical expertise, ensuring graduates enter the field with strong clinical reasoning, patient communication, and hands-on competencies.

鈥淎chieving candidacy status is a tremendous milestone for our program and for the future of physical therapy education at 性爱视频,鈥 said Craig Ruby, Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. 鈥淭his designation reflects the dedication of our faculty and leadership team to building a rigorous, innovative curriculum that prepares practice-ready clinicians committed to whole-person care.鈥

What Candidacy Status Means for Students

Candidacy is a significant step in the program development process. While it does not guarantee initial accreditation, CAPTE鈥檚 designation confirms that 性爱视频鈥檚 DPT program is functioning at a level consistent with accredited programs.

Students enrolled during candidacy are considered by CAPTE to be graduating from an accredited program, meaning they are expected to be eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) upon graduation鈥攅ven if CAPTE ultimately withholds initial accreditation. However, eligibility is determined by each state鈥檚 licensing agency.

The university will continue through CAPTE鈥檚 multi-year review process as students progress through the curriculum, culminating in a full accreditation evaluation in 2027.

About Southern California University of Health Sciences

Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频) is one of the world’s only Integrative, Whole Health universities鈥攖eaching students to blend the best of conventional medicine with proven complementary approaches, and to treat the whole person (body, mind, and spirit). Founded in 1911, 性爱视频 has been challenging convention and pushing healthcare forward for more than 100 years. Today, the institution offers graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines, including Chiropractic, Sports Medicine, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Genetic Counseling, Genetics & Genomics, Medical Science, Physician Assistant, Ayurveda, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Whole Health Leadership, and beyond. Learn more at scuhs.edu.

Accreditation Statement:

Effective 11/04/2025, Southern California University of Health Sciences-CA has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). If you wish to contact the program/institution directly, please call 562-475-4604 or email jlopez1@scuhs.edu.

Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation. Candidacy is considered to be an accredited status as such the credits and degree earned from a program with Candidacy status are considered, by CAPTE, to be from an accredited program. Therefore, students in the charter (first) class should be eligible to take the licensure exam even if CAPTE withholds accreditation at the end of the candidacy period. That said, it is up to each state licensing agency, not CAPTE, to determine who is eligible for licensure.

Information on licensing requirements should be directed to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT; ) or specific state boards (a list of state boards and contact information is available on FSBPT鈥檚 website).

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性爱视频鈥檚 Summer IPE Week Brings Together Over 200 Students from Eight Different Academic Programs /front-page-news/scus-summer-ipe-week-brings-together-over-200-students-from-eight-different-academic-programs/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:18 +0000 /?p=33413 性爱视频鈥檚 Summer IPE Week Brings Together Over 200 Students from Eight Different Academic Programs A record-breaking week of immersive, team-based learning prepares future healthcare professionals to lead in integrative, whole-person care. From July 28, 2025, to August 1, 2025, the 性爱视频 Center for Interprofessional Education hosted Summer IPE Week on campus. The week [...]

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性爱视频鈥檚 Summer IPE Week Brings Together Over 200 Students from Eight Different Academic Programs

A record-breaking week of immersive, team-based learning prepares future healthcare professionals to lead in integrative, whole-person care.

Summer IPE Week

From July 28, 2025, to August 1, 2025, the 性爱视频 Center for Interprofessional Education hosted Summer IPE Week on campus. The week brought together more than 200 students for hands-on learning that strengthened teamwork, communication, and whole-person care across health disciplines.

Students from eight programs worked side by side:

  • Ayurveda
  • Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
  • Chiropractic
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Accelerated Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • Master of Science in Medical Science

Faculty designed activities that mirrored real clinical settings, so students could practice skills they will use with patients and teams.

鈥淚PE at 性爱视频 is where integrative, whole health comes to life,鈥 said Karina Madrigal, EdD, MA, Dean of Interprofessional Education. 鈥淥ur model is bold, inclusive, and transformative鈥攂ringing together students from both complementary and conventional medicine.鈥 She noted that interprofessional education is an institutionalized system embedded across more than 15 academic programs. Students learn with, from, and about one another, and they graduate ready to practice in team-based care settings. 性爱视频鈥檚 model blends Eastern and Western care traditions to match how modern health systems operate and to prepare graduates to lead in integrative care.

Students rotated through team scenarios that required clear roles, shared decision-making, and direct communication with patients and caregivers. Sessions focused on three high-impact skills:

  • Identifying system failures and contributing to a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement
  • Handing off patients in a structured way to support safe care transitions
  • Speaking with patients, families, and the care team in plain language to align on goals

These scenarios matched the pace and pressure of real practice, so teams could learn, adjust, and improve in the moment. Among the highlights was 性爱视频鈥檚 signature care coordination simulation, which brought multiple disciplines together to co-manage complex cases in real time.

Pre- and post-assessments showed gains across IPEC core competencies: Values and Ethics, Roles and Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, and Teams/Teamwork. The results also aligned with 性爱视频鈥檚 鈥淟earning in Action鈥 measure, which tracks applied skills. 鈥淭he data confirm that our model not only changes what students know鈥攊t changes how they think and work,鈥 said Madrigal.

Skills from IPE Week translate directly to clinics and community sites. Students practiced structured handovers that reduce errors. They clarified the scope and responsibility so teams can respond faster. They used shared care plans that keep the patient and family at the center. As a result, students left not only with greater confidence, but with a strengthened ability to work across disciplines 鈥 ready to lead and collaborate as part of interprofessional teams united by a shared goal: advancing integrative, whole-person health and improving outcomes for the patients and communities they serve.

Collaboration starts early at 性爱视频. Students experience interprofessional learning from their first year, so teamwork becomes second nature. By the time they enter clinical placements, they already know how to listen across disciplines and keep care plans aligned with patient goals.

This year鈥檚 Summer IPE Week set a new bar for participation and impact. It showed how 性爱视频鈥檚 interprofessional model helps students grow as clinicians and as teammates. It also showed how a campus community can come together around a shared aim: to deliver whole-person care for every patient in every setting.

Learn more about Interprofessional Education at 性爱视频 and how our programs prepare students for team-based practice.

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性爱视频 Professor Explores Space Tourism and Cardiovascular Health /front-page-news/scu-professor-explores-space-tourism-and-cardiovascular-health/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:28:44 +0000 /?p=29737 性爱视频 Professor Explores Space Tourism and Cardiovascular Health Dr. Mohammad Hadadzadeh, newly appointed professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频), on May 30, presented pioneering research at the World Confederation of Physiotherapy (WCPT) Congress in Tokyo, Japan, exploring an emerging frontier in physical therapy: commercial space tourism [...]

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性爱视频 Professor Explores Space Tourism and Cardiovascular Health

性爱视频 Professor Explores Space Tourism and Cardiovascular Health

Dr. Mohammad Hadadzadeh, newly appointed professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Southern California University of Health Sciences (性爱视频), on May 30, presented pioneering research at the World Confederation of Physiotherapy (WCPT) Congress in Tokyo, Japan, exploring an emerging frontier in physical therapy: commercial space tourism and its implications for cardiovascular health.

In a presentation that sparked enthusiastic discussions among global clinicians, academics, and researchers, Dr. Hadadzadeh introduced a novel intersection of physical therapy, health screening, and the rapidly growing space tourism industry, projected to reach over $8 billion by 2030.

“These advancements have led to the emergence of a new sector in the tourism industry鈥攕pace tourism鈥攚hich currently holds a market value of $1 billion,鈥 Dr. Hadadzadeh noted. “As space travel becomes more accessible, it’s critical to understand how varying gravitational forces affect the cardiovascular system, especially for individuals with underlying health conditions.鈥

A New Frontier in Physical Therapy

Dr. Hadadzadeh’s platform speech addressed the current lack of tailored health assessment tools for prospective space tourists. His research team conducted a meta-analysis of existing literature to explore whether the development of specific screening tools is feasible for various types of space travel involving different levels of gravitational force.

“Currently, only healthy individuals without comorbidities are considered for commercial space travel,鈥 he said. “But to make this experience more inclusive, we must bridge the knowledge gap in how we medically screen those with cardiovascular conditions. That’s where our research comes in.鈥

His ongoing project aims to create evidence-based screening protocols that will determine whether individuals with certain cardiovascular conditions are suitable candidates for specific spaceflight experiences. The long-term vision is the creation of a new specialization鈥擲pace Physical Therapy鈥攚ith roles in tele-rehabilitation, pre- and post-flight training, and health monitoring in low-gravity environments.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Global Impact

This innovative research emerged from intellectual exchanges with his co-author and wife, Dr. Mohebbi, an expert in business, management, and tourism. Collaboratively, they integrated their disciplines to address a new health science challenge within the growing space tourism sector.

“The audience, which included physical therapy professionals from around the world, showed significant interest in the presentation,鈥 Dr. Hadadzadeh shared. “This project stood out not only for its novelty in the PT field but also for integrating business concepts and forecasting new market opportunities for healthcare professionals.鈥

Training the Next Generation of Space-Ready PTs

Dr. Hadadzadeh is committed to mentoring students through this forward-thinking research. “Two of my previous student research advisees were involved in this project, and I’m excited to offer 性爱视频 students similar opportunities moving forward,鈥 he said. “As faculty, it’s our responsibility to help students prepare for emerging health markets鈥攁nd space tourism is one of them.鈥

Looking Ahead

Dr. Hadadzadeh is continuing this project, with the intention of publishing a meta-analysis of the existing literature and advancing the development of specialized screening tools. He also emphasized the importance of evolving with the healthcare landscape:

“As healthcare educators and practitioners, we must constantly seek out new frontiers to explore. I strongly believe space tourism presents a significant market share for physical therapists, and I foresee Space PT becoming a recognized specialty in the near future.鈥

Learn from Innovators Like Dr. Hadadzadeh

At 性爱视频, our Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares students not only to excel in today’s clinical landscape but also to lead in emerging fields, such as space physical therapy, tele-rehabilitation, and beyond. Join a university where faculty like Dr. Hadadzadeh are redefining the future of health sciences alongside students.

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