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

→ Monica Carlisle, Program Support Assistant

→ Lori Weiland, Division Secretary

→ Samuel Wachira, Nursing Admininistative 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

• Carrie Arter, Professor of Nursing, CLP 
• Sarah Baker, Professor of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant/Program Director 
• Douglas Ball, Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant/Clinical Coordinator 
• Jennifer M. Ball, Program Director/Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant
• Johnie Barker, Professor of Nursing/NPI 
• Teresa Bierig, SLPA Clinical Coordinator
• Brittney Berstein, Professor of Nursing/NPI 
• Cynthia Bivens, Professor of Nursing/NPIII
• Traci Boren, Professor of Nursing/BADNAP
• Cheryl Bristol, Professor of Nursing/NPI
• Sarah Brown, Professor of Nursing/NPII
• Pam Calddwell, Associate Program Director of Nursing 
• Yvonne Chambers, Professor of Nursing/NPI 
• Crystal Cosper, Program Director Respiratory Care
• Merette Dean, Professor of Nursing/NPIII
• Layla Dougherty, Professor of Nursing/NPIV 
• David Foster, Professor of Anesthesia Technology 
• Bryan Fulton, Anesthesia Technology Program Director/Director of HP Labs & Simulations/Coordinator 
• Justin Garrett, EMS Professor-Clinical Coordinator 
• Joyce Geb, Professor of Nursing/NPIII 
• Jennifer Inmon, Professor of Nursing/CLP
• Gale Largent, Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Robin McMurry, Professor of Nursing/BADNAP
• David Massie, Professor of Respiratory Care/Coordinator 
• Terry Mendez, EMS Program Director 
• Lindsey Mosley, Nursing Student Success Specialist
• Chrystal Overton, Professor of Nursing/NPII
• Trisha Pappe, Professor of Nursing/NPIV
• Jennifer Peters, Professor of Nursing/NPII
• Thomas Routson, EMS Professor 
• Brittany Smith, Nursing Compliance Coordinator 
• Kyle Spencer, Professor of Nursing/NPIV 
• Renee Thomas, Professor of Physical Therapy Assistant
• Stephanie Wallace, Professor of Nursing/Clinical & Lab Director 
• Jason Weger, Professor of Nursing/NPI 
• Kay Wetmore, Professor of Nursing/NPIV 
• Mary White, Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant/Program Director
• Angela Wicker, Nursing Clinical Coordinator
• Kathryn Wickham, Professor of Nursing/NPIII
• Kayla Zimmerman, Professor of NUrsing/NPII 

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.
• Foundations of Health Professions
• 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 - 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.
• Pre-Health Professions Prep
• 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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