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Jul 30, 2021 · Dr. Erica Wondolowski, program director and associate professor of rehabilitation science at Arkansas Tech, noted that faculty, staff and …
Where can I learn more about technology in rehabilitation?
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree will provide students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in any discipline a seamless transition to the online B.A.S. degree. This stackable education sequence enhances an individual's academic qualifications and increases potential career upward mobility.
Why study physical therapy at UAB?
BETTER, TOGETHER. With enrollment of over 10,000 students, Arkansas Tech University is now the third largest institution of higher learning in the state. Despite our phenomenal growth we know it’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the fight in the dog that counts. Like our beloved Jerry the Bulldog, tenacity and grit are part of our DNA.
How can rehabilitation reach its full potential?
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Student Activities and Organizations
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus offers several activities and organizations for its students. There are few members of the student body who do not take part in one or more of these activities.
Department of Public Safety
The Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus Department of Public Safety is committed to providing quality service and protection to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the Ozark Campus. The Department of Public Safety maintains direct contact with the 911 Communications Center for all emergency services.
Disability Services for Students
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is committed to providing equal opportunities for higher education to academically qualified individuals who are disabled.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Department of Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) focuses on enhancing and supporting the experiences of students within underrepresented populations.
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities, including sexual misconduct, pregnancy, STEM courses (science, technology, engineering, and math), and athletics.
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Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is approved by the State Approving Agency (SAA) for Veterans training as a school (college, university, etc.) whereby veterans and veterans' beneficiaries may use educational benefits while working toward a degree.
Academic Services
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus offers our facilities to both external and internal users for scheduling events. Beverly Nehus is the primary point of contact for all departments, groups, and individuals who are interested in reserving the use of facilities on the Ozark Campus.
How many people in the world do not receive rehabilitation services?
More than half of people living in some low- and middle-income countries who require rehabilitation services do not receive them. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a new increase in rehabilitation needs as well as causing severe disruption to existing rehabilitation services in 60-70% of countries worldwide.
What are the challenges of rehabilitation?
Global rehabilitation needs continue to be unmet due to multiple factors, including: 1 Lack of prioritization, funding, policies and plans for rehabilitation at a national level. 2 Lack of available rehabilitation services outside urban areas, and long waiting times. 3 High out-of-pocket expenses and non-existent or inadequate means of funding. 4 Lack of trained rehabilitation professionals, with less than 10 skilled practitioners per 1 million population in many low- and middle-income settings. 5 Lack of resources, including assistive technology, equipment and consumables. 6 The need for more research and data on rehabilitation. 7 Ineffective and under-utilized referral pathways to rehabilitation.
What is the rehabilitation workforce?
The rehabilitation workforce is made up of different health professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists and prosthetists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors.
What percentage of people do not receive rehabilitation services?
Currently, the need for rehabilitation is largely unmet. In some low- and middle-income countries, more than 50% of people do not receive the rehabilitation services they require.
How does rehabilitation help?
It can help to avoid costly hospitalization, reduce hospital length of stay , and prevent re-admissions . Rehabilitation also enables individuals to participate in education and gainful employment, remain independent at home, and minimize the need for financial or caregiver support.
Why is rehabilitation important?
Rehabilitation is an essential part of universal health coverage along with promotion of good health, prevention of disease, treatment and palliative care . Rehabilitation helps a child, adult or older person to be as independent as possible in everyday activities and enables participation in education, work, recreation and meaningful life roles ...
What is the role of splinting after leg amputation?
Positioning and splinting techniques to assist with skin healing, reduce swelling, and to regain movement after burn surgery. Prescribing medicine to reduce muscle stiffness for a child with cerebral palsy.
Rehabilitation Science and Technology
More than one billion people in the world experience some form of disability. Our goal: To enable every individual to participate in all of life's activities. Our tools: Innovative ideas, practical solutions and never-say-never attitudes.
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More than one billion people in the world experience some form of disability. Our goal: To enable every individual to participate in all of life's activities. Our tools: Innovative ideas, practical solutions and never-say-never attitudes.
EDUCATION
One of the top ranked public programs in the nation, the Doctor of Physical Therapy, PhD in Rehabilitation Science, and Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency programs prepare leaders in clinical practice, education, and research. Learn more.
RESEARCH
Basic science, clinical, and translational research boasts state-of-the-art technologies in the Movement and Gait Analysis Lab, Anatomy Learning Center, and the Neurobehavioral Core for Rehabilitation Research. Learn more.
PATIENT CARE
Expert practitioners provide consultation, evaluation, evidence based intervention, and education at multiple clinics across the city, resolving identified impairments and maximizing patients' physical function. Learn more.
