Division of Health Professions

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→ DR. KATHY WHEAT, DEAN OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

→ SHELLY TROXEL TEVIS, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS

→ WAYNE TRAYWICKS, DIVISION ASSISTANT

→ FEGAN CARTER , PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT

The Division of Health Professions at OCCC provides students with a quality education for careers in Anesthesia Technology, Emergency Medical Sciences (EMT and Paramedic), Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. These programs have a unique focus on developing allied health professionals with solid entry-level skills. All programs are nationally accredited and pass rates on credentialing exams remain high. Maintaining cooperative relationships with hospitals and health care providers in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area ensures valuable clinical learning opportunities for students. The division continues to work to meet the needs of the community and the state for a skilled workforce in the health professions.

Courses identified by “C” within a program curriculum pattern must be completed with a grade of “C” or better by students majoring in that program.

FACULTY & LAB SUPERVISORS

• Sarah Baker, Professor of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant/Program Director 
• Douglas Ball, Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Jennifer M. Ball, Program Director/Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant
• Traci Boren, Professor of Nursing
• Deanne Branch, Professor of Nursing
• Cheryl Bristol, Professor of Nursing
• Sarah Brown, Professor of Nursing
• Jennifer Brumley, Professor of Nursing
• Donna Chambers, Nursing Program Associate Director
• Crystal Cosper, Program Director Respiratory Care
• Merette Dean, Professor of Nursing
• David Foster, Professor of Anesthesia Technology
• Jacqueline Frock, Professor of Nursing
• Susan Fryrear, Professor of Nursing 
• Bryan Fulton, Anesthesia Technology Program Director
• Joyce Geb, Professor of Nursing 
• Tiffany Jackson, Professor of Nursing
• Talonne Johnson, Professor of Emergency Medical Sciences
• Dyanna Johnston, Professor of Nursing
• Robin McMurry, Professor of Nursing
• Katherine Milam, HP Simulation/Lab Director
• Shelley Miller, Nursing Program Director
• Jennifer Peters, Professor of Nursing
• Crystal Reynolds, Director of Emergency Medical Sciences
• Beverly Schaeffer, Professor of Nursing
• Lori Schwab, Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant 
• Renee Thomas, Professor of Physical Therapy Assistant
• Shelly Troxel-Tevis, Director of Operations
• Stephanie Wallace, Professor of Nursing
• Kay Wetmore, Professor of Nursing
• Mary White, Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant/Program Director

BACKGROUND CHECKS

Due to clinical agency requirements, the Division of Health Professions requires an extensive nationwide Background Report which includes, but is not limited to, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) background searches for sex offender, violent offender, and criminal history. The student is responsible for the cost of the Background Report, which must be paid by credit card or money order only. Clinical agency representative(s) review the reports that have any criminal history or hits on the designated areas of concern). The facility alone can accept or deny clinical access to a student. If a student is denied access to clinical sites, he/she will be unable to successfully complete the course or the program. Any break in continuous enrollment will require another complete Background Report

DRUG TESTING

Drug testing is required for all students in the Division of Health Professions. Each student must have a pre-placement drug test prior to the first clinical assignment. The fee will be paid with the tuition and other fees for the semester in the program where actual clinical assignments begin. Additional pre-placement drug tests may be performed as necessary. Any break in continuous enrollment will require an additional pre-placement test. AUAs and LPNs with a positive drug screen result must be reported to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

Programs

• Advanced Anesthesia Technologist, Micro-credential
• Anesthesia Technology Program, A.A.S.
• Basic Anesthesia Technologist, Micro-credential
• Emergency Medical Sciences - Paramedic, Certificate
• Emergency Medical Sciences, A.A.S.
• Medical Assistant, A.A.S.
• Nursing - Traditional Nursing Pathway, A.A.S.
• Nursing Program - Baccalaureate to Associate Degree Nurse Accelerated Pathway, A.A.S.
• Nursing Program - Nursing Career Ladder Pathway, A.A.S.
• Nursing: Basic Skills
• Occupational Therapy Assistant - Flex Track, A.A.S.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant - Traditional Track, A.A.S.
• Paramedic Care I Micro-credential
• Paramedic Care II Micro-credential
• Paramedic Care III Micro-credential
• Paramedic Care IV Micro-credential
• Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.
• Respiratory Care Therapist, A.A.S.
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Clinical Experience Certificate
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program, A.A.S.
• Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

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