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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