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December 16, 2021

So, tell me about the Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification and how do I get it?

Here’s your inside scoop for all-things having to do with the Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification! The ATP certification is managed by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). Per the RESNA website, “the ATP certification recognizes demonstrated competence in analyzing the needs of consumers with disabilities, assisting in the selection of appropriate assistive technology for the consumers' needs and providing training in the use of the selected devices.” 
December 15, 2021

Take a look at our Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Certificate Course and meet our Course Co-Directors

A gap in leadership knowledge and competencies currently exists among advanced practice providers (APPs) such as nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates. The UPMC Office of APPs and the University of Pittsburgh have come together to create an innovative approach through the Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Certificate Course to fill crucial educational gaps for those seeking leadership roles in the health care sector.
December 10, 2021

Health Informatics: Is it for you?

Pitt’s Health Informatics program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is a perfect intersection of medicine, technology and business. The undergraduate program offers students a comprehensive education focused on health care data science. One of the biggest misconceptions about the field of health informatics is that it’s only for students who excel at computer programming and technology, but this is far from the truth! 
December 1, 2021

Sports Science Career Areas

A common question I am often asked by prospective students and others interested in the Sports Science program is: “What types of jobs or areas can you work in with a degree in sports science?” This is a great question and really depends on the interests and backgrounds of students graduating from the program as to which professional paths they would like to take. In general, I see five main areas in the field of sports science where someone could work.
November 12, 2021

Practicing Assistive Technology Personnel - Is the Master of Rehabilitation Technology Right for You?

If you’re reading this and already in the field, no doubt you consider yourself to be at least one, if not all, of the following: a problem solver, creative, an innovator, tenacious, empathic and a change-maker. Most likely, you’ve had to forge your own path as assistive technology can be very complex, a bit niche and it may not have as clear-cut a pathway as other health care or technology professions.
October 28, 2021

Alyson Stover's Journey to Occupational Therapy Was 'More of a Calling Than a Job'

A childhood family trauma introduced Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP to the power of occupational therapy. A subsequent lifetime of study and practice convinced her that patient advocacy was every bit as essential as her technical practice of occupational therapy.
October 28, 2021

Professor Valerie Watzlaf Wrote the Book on Health Informatics Research

When you study health informatics with Valerie Watzlaf, you learn from one of the leaders in the field. Not only has she conducted extensive research across the discipline, but she has also led at the national level, serving a three-year board term and as president in 2019 of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) which represents over 100,000 HIM professionals. 
October 21, 2021

Practicing PAs, Is a Doctoral Degree Right for You?

As we conclude our celebration of Physician Assistant week, many of us may be reflecting on our career and our contributions to the health and wellness of the communities we serve. We may also be remembering the rigorous training and education we endured to get to this point. This education came in the form of lectures, labs, preceptor evaluations and lots and lots of multiple-choice questions! 
February 24, 2021

Dr. Ally Bove Paves the Way For a More Holistic Admissions Process at Pitt