Health Professions Advising

Health Professions Information

Please contact Student Success Advising at (405)-682-7535 for additional information and questions.

Anesthesia Technology

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

 

Resources:

Anesthesia Technology Degree Plan

Prospective Student Letter

Tentative Application Deadline:

First Friday in February

 

Program Director Information:

Bryan Fulton
Anesthesia Technology Program Director
bryan.p.fulton@occc.edu

Emergency Medical Science (EMS)

 

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. 

 

Resources:

EMS Degree Plan

Prospective Student Letter

Tentative Application Deadline:

Applications can be submitted at any time to the Program Director.

 

Program Director Information:

Crystal Reynolds
EMS Program Director
crystal.l.reynolds@occc.edu

Nursing

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 required.

 

Resources:

Nursing (Traditional) Degree Plan

Nursing (Career Ladder) Degree Plan

Nursing (BADNAP) Degree Plan

Prospective Student Letter

Tentative Application Deadlines:

Nursing Traditional Spring Start=First Friday in September

Nursing BADNAP Spring Start=First Friday in October

Nursing Traditional Fall Start=First Friday in April

Nursing BADNAP Summer Start=First Friday in February

Nursing CLP=First Friday in May

 

Program Director Information:

Shelly Miller
Nursing Program Director

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

 

Resources:

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Traditional) Degree Plan

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Flex) Degree Plan

Prospective Student Letter

Tentative Application Deadline:

OTA Traditional=First Friday in June

OTA Flex Track=First Friday in November

 

Program Director Information:

Mary White
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director
mary.a.white2@occc.edu

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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.

 

 

Resources:

Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Plan

Prospective Student Letter

Tentative Application Deadline:

First Friday in March

 

Program Director Information:

Jennifer Ball
Physical Therapy Assistant Program Director
jball@occc.edu.

Physical Therapist Assistant Application Information:

Respiratory Care Therapist Application Information:

Respiratory Care Therapist

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.

 

Resources:

Respiratory Care Therapist Degree Plan

Prospective Application Packet

Tentative Application Deadline:

Spring Start: September

Summer Start: March

 

Program Director Information:

Clyde Moss
Respiratory Care Therapist Program Director
clyde.w.moss@occc.edu

 

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

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.

 

Resources:

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Degree Plan

Prospective Student Letter

Tentative Application Deadline:

First Friday in June

 

Program Director Information:

Sarah Baker
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program Director
sarah.m.baker@occc.edu

SLPA Application Information:

Health Professions Application Page