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.

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