PTA+ Live from CSM: Deanne Yates
From PTA+ Physical Therapist Assistant by Katie Sutton
February 18, 2026 · 13 min
About this episode
Deanne Yates challenges PTAs to overcome self-limiting beliefs and embrace leadership opportunities.
Permission to Lead: Why PTAs Must Stop Self-Limiting Recorded live at CSM, this episode is a direct challenge to every Physical Therapist Assistant who has ever thought, “There’s no room for growth.” Deanne Yates shares her journey from PTA to national-level leadership involvement, including work with FSBPT and PTA governance initiatives. She discusses: Why PTA and PT are both terminal clinical designations The danger of self-limiting beliefs Running for national office as a PTA Artificial (augmented) intelligence in rehab education The shift toward blended and hybrid PTA programs Why we need clearer definitions in hybrid education Why every PTA should attend CSM If you’ve ever waited for permission to lead — this is your sign. Special Thanks to: Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM. MedBridge users: Visit ptapluspodcast.com for your exclusive discount code: PTAPLUS Follow PTA+: Website: https://www.ptapluspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptapluspodcast/videos Instagram (show): https://www.instagram.com/pta_plus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/PTA-Podcast-100093326902910/ LinkedIn (Katie Sutton): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-sutton-0725
People in this episode
Host: Katie Sutton
Guest: Deanne Yates
Topics covered
- leadership
- self-limiting beliefs
- PTA governance
- rehab education
- hybrid programs
Keywords
- PTA
- leadership
- self-limiting beliefs
- rehab education
- hybrid programs
- CSM
- FSBPT
Sponsors
US Physical Therapy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FSBPT
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