Salus University
Salus University
Salus University (pronounced: /ˈsæləs juːˈnɪvərsɪti/) is a private university in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, specializing in degree programs for the health care professions.
Etymology
The name "Salus" is derived from the Latin word for "health and well-being". The university was founded in 1919 as the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry (PSCO) and changed its name to Salus University in 2008 to reflect its diversified educational offerings.
Related Terms
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
- Audiology: The branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
- Occupational Therapy: The use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals, groups, or communities.
- Speech-Language Pathology: A field of expertise practiced by a clinician known as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), also called speech and language therapist or speech therapist, who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders.
Programs
Salus University offers graduate and professional degree programs in Optometry, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. The university also offers post-professional programs in these fields, as well as continuing education programs for practicing professionals.
Affiliations
Salus University is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of Audiology, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salus University
- Wikipedia's article - Salus University
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