Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announce the addition of a new healthcare supply chain management certificate option to its Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree program. The certificate has been approved by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) and the Higher Learning Commission, MSU-WP’s … [Read more...] about MSU-WP introduces new healthcare supply chain management certificate
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
“I think the supportive atmosphere on campus is my favorite thing about Missouri State-West Plains.” Academic Program: Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Hometown: Cabool, Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? Missouri State-West Plains is close to home and made commuting easier for me. How would you describe your … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Patti J. Thompson
Academic Program: Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Hometown: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Currently Resides: West Plains, Missouri “I learned education is key to opening potential opportunities, which cannot be taken away by any means.” Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? After obtaining the United States Certification … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Jordan Ast
Director of Health Information Technology BS, Business Management, University of Phoenix MBA, Business Administration, University of Phoenix Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), American Health Information Management Assn. What made you decide to specialize in Health Information Technology? I have 22-plus years of healthcare experience in many areas: front … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Tresa Ryan