I graduated in 2010 with my Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistance. While working as a PTA, I gained valuable experience practicing in a variety of health care settings, collaborating with other health care providers, and caring for a diverse patient population. During this time, I experienced another epiphany when I became aware of my vocation for working with geriatric patients. As my interest in this specialization increased, I discovered that resources to help the rising geriatric population in my community and in surrounding rural environments were extremely limited, and despite my desire to do more to help, I was not certain how to address these
I graduated in 2010 with my Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistance. While working as a PTA, I gained valuable experience practicing in a variety of health care settings, collaborating with other health care providers, and caring for a diverse patient population. During this time, I experienced another epiphany when I became aware of my vocation for working with geriatric patients. As my interest in this specialization increased, I discovered that resources to help the rising geriatric population in my community and in surrounding rural environments were extremely limited, and despite my desire to do more to help, I was not certain how to address these