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Ackerson leaves MSU-WP; new dean appointed for nursing, allied health

2022 December 20 by University Communications

Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will start the new year with a new leader for its nursing and allied health programs. Amy Ackerson, who has led the department since 2012, stepped down as the dean of allied health and nursing Dec. 16 to become the education director/nurse manager at the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN). She begins her new duties Jan. 3, … [Read more...] about Ackerson leaves MSU-WP; new dean appointed for nursing, allied health

Filed Under: Facebook, News Releases Tagged With: Allied Health, Amy Ackerson, Community Behavioral Health Support, Dr. Michael Orf, Health Information Technology, Lisa Wade, Nursing

Enroll now to join next community behavioral health support degree cohort

2022 June 17 by University Communications

Five female students with backpacks, books and some wearing lab coats are talking as they walk across campus.

Area residents interested in a career helping others with behavioral or mental health diagnoses can enroll this fall for the next cohort of the community behavioral health support program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). Program coordinator/lecturer Elizabeth Mahan said students can enroll in the general education courses required for the Associate of … [Read more...] about Enroll now to join next community behavioral health support degree cohort

Filed Under: Academics, News Releases Tagged With: AAS in Community Behavioral Health Support, Allied Health, Elizabeth Mahan

Missouri State-West Plains to offer medical assistant certificate program

2019 November 8 by University Communications

A new certificate program at Missouri State University-West Plains will fill a growing need in the healthcare industry. The Medical Assistant Certificate is a one-year, 24-credit-hour program that will prepare students for positions in physician offices, clinics, surgery clinics and specialty clinics, according to Tresa Ryan director of the health information technology … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains to offer medical assistant certificate program

Filed Under: Academics, Facebook, News Releases Tagged With: Allied Health, Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant, Medical Assistant Certificate

First class of CNA students complete program

2016 June 10 by wpadmin

THESE STUDENTS are among the first to complete the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program offered at Missouri State University-West Plains. The students, who completed the 16-week program in early May, took their certification exams from the Missouri Health Care Association, the certifying agency, on May 5. The program will be offered each fall and spring in cooperation with the South Central Career Center and Willow Health Care, Inc. Front row from left: Shayna Streets, West Plains; Gabriela Ruiz, Willow Springs, and Erin Brummell, Mtn. View. Back row: Sharon Tranthom, West Plains; Jess Jenkins, Birch Tree; Caleb Stewart and Desiree McAfee, both of West Plains; Megan Silveus, Houston; and Candice Tate, Cabool. (Photo provided)

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Filed Under: Academics, Facebook Tagged With: Allied Health

CNA certificate added to allied health programs

2014 November 20 by wpadmin

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Another nursing option has been added to the list of degree and certificate offerings at Missouri State University-West Plains. Wednesday, Nov. 19, members of the Missouri State University Board of Governors’ Executive Committee approved the Certificate in Allied Health-Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA).  The program will now be forwarded to the Missouri … [Read more...] about CNA certificate added to allied health programs

Filed Under: Academics, Facebook Tagged With: Allied Health, Nursing

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