Health Professions Information
Please contact Student Success Advising at (405) 682-7535 for additional information and questions.
Anesthesia Technology
Application Video
Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during the surgical treatment.
For additional occupational information please visit Onet Online
Tentative Application Deadline:
Third Friday of March by noon
Program Director Information:
Bryan Fulton
Anesthesia Technology Program Director
bryan.p.fulton@occc.edu
Emergency Medical Science (EMS)
Application Video
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses.
For additional occupational information please visit Onet Online
Tentative Application Deadline:
Fall start- First Friday in June by 12 pm
Program Director Information:
Terry Mendez
EMS Program Director
Nursing
Career Ladder Application Video
Nursing Application Video
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration is required.
For additional occupational information visit Onet Online
Tentative Application Deadline:
Nursing Traditional Spring Start=First Friday in September by 12 PM
Nursing Traditional Fall Start=First Friday in April by 12 PM
Nursing BADNAP (August start) = First Friday in May by 12 PM
Nursing CLP= Third Friday in May by 12 PM
Program Director Information:
Cindy Milam, MSN, RN
Interim Nursing Program Director
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Application Video
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.
For additional occupational information visit Onet Online
Tentative Application Deadline:
OTA Traditional=First Friday in June
OTA Flex Track=First Friday in November
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Program Director Information:
Mary White
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director
mary.a.white2@occc.edu
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Application Video
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
For additional occupational information visit Onet Online
Tentative Application Deadline:
First Friday in March
Program Director Information:
Jennifer Ball
Physical Therapy Assistant Program Director
jball@occc.edu
Respiratory Care Therapist
Application Video
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate the equipment.
For additional occupational information visit Onet Online
Tentative Application Deadline:
Spring Start: September
Summer Start: March
Program Director Information:
Crystal Cosper
Respiratory Care Therapist Program Director
crystal.k.copser@occc.edu
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Application Video
Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
For additional occupational information visit Onet Online
Tentative Application Deadline:
First Friday in June by 12pm
Program Director Information:
Sarah Baker
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program Director
sarah.m.baker@occc.edu
