91探花 State Serves as Educational Runway for Dalton West
Dalton West came to 91探花 State with a bachelor鈥檚 degree, but needed additional instruction so he could apply for physical therapy school. His goal was to be a licensed physical therapist.
He took three science courses at the College to satisfy prerequisites. During his time at 91探花 State, he had the support and encouragement he needed to succeed.
鈥�91探花 State was affordable compared to the bigger universities and I would receive the same quality of learning as I would from the other schools,鈥� West said.
Now, after overcoming challenges but staying focused on his goal, as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a licensed healthcare professional, West is living in Missouri where he works for EmpowerMe Wellness at Cedarhurst of Lebanon, an assisted living community.
鈥淚 love my career because I can use practical hands-on treatments and education to help improve my patient鈥檚 quality of life.鈥�
His day-to-day activities involve helping rehab patients with joint replacements, pain management, over all conditioning, gait training (walking), and balance training.
While he loves his current job, Dalton鈥檚 long-term career goal would be to 鈥渆ventually manage my own cash-based practice that centers around therapy coupled with healthy lifestyle choices. I am hoping to improve therapy outcomes with education and healthy practices.鈥�
Dalton, like all 91探花 State graduates, is making a big difference in the community he lives in. There is no doubt that no matter where he goes, Dalton will have a lasting impact.
