Reimagining PTA Education for the Modern Student with Holly Clynch and Jessica Scholl

Reimagining PTA Education for the Modern Student with Holly Clynch and Jessica Scholl

May 4, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode explores the future of Physical Therapist Assistant education with insights from educators Holly Clynch and Jessica Scholl.

In this episode of the PTA+ Podcast, recorded live at CSM, we explore the future of Physical Therapist Assistant education with educators Holly Clynch and Jessica Scholl. With decades of combined experience in PTA education and leadership, they share how their program has been completely reimagined to better serve today’s students and the evolving demands of healthcare. Key topics include: Transitioning from traditional to hybrid PTA education models Reducing cognitive overload for PTA students Increasing accessibility without sacrificing clinical excellence The importance of early leadership development in PTA programs How PTA and DPT collaboration improves patient care outcomes Why PTA representation at national conferences matters This episode is a must-listen for PTA students, educators, and clinicians looking to stay ahead of the profession. Subscribe & 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 Special Thanks to…

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