More than 100 students and faculty across 11 academic programs displayed research and celebrated student achievements at the spring St. Petersburg College Health Sciences and Veterinary Technology Open House and Reception – the HEC Showcase – in April.
Dr. Eric Carver, Provost for the Health Education Center (HEC), highlighted four takeaways after the center hosted this event in the fall and spring semesters.
Exploring student work
Juliet Phaneuf, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), displayed research on vascular therapy and is expecting to complete her Associate of Science degree in May, “I’m not crazy about talking in front of people, but this event is an opportunity to shine,” she said about the April 19 open house and reception.
Juliet’s most remarkable takeaway during her tenure in the PTA program has been the discovery that she can help people on more than one level.
As a part of Juliet’s clinical rotations, she experienced the opportunity to work with patients who have post-traumatic stress disorders. “I was able to develop personal connections where patients trusted me to assist them in working through their anxiety,” she said.
Direct contact with faculty at HEC Showcase
With smooth jazz lightly playing in the background, the atmosphere in the hospitality suite had a relaxing vibe.
Students, families, faculty, staff, and community members had a chance to sit back, chat, and get a chance to know one another. Members of the community triad team commented on the ease of working with colleagues at HEC.
James LeBeouf, Special Services Specialist in the New Initiative Program said, “I was impressed to the extent that our faculty, career services, and administrative colleagues were more than happy to give their time and energy to make the event a success”.
Access to more than 30 years of collective advising experience in the health disciplines at HEC Showcase
HEC academic advisors and faculty were on hand to meet with students, answer questions, and provide tours of the HEC’s facilities.
Attendees visited the Simulation Center for Excellence in Nursing Education (SCENE), Dental Hygiene and Physical Therapist Assistant clinics, Funeral Services wing,
Orthotics and Prosthetics Lab, and Emergency Medical Services Bay.
The Anatomage Table is here – new cutting edge technology to support our Allied Health Programs
An impressive highlight of the event was the demonstrations of the newly acquired Anatomage table.
The cutting edge piece of technology is the result of the university partnership between the Health Education Center and National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), which exemplifies the synergy that is possible through innovation and collaboration.
All interested individuals will be invited to upcoming training sessions on the equipment through the New Initiative Program.
Thank you from Provost Eric Carver
The Health Education Center’s staff received a heartfelt thank you from Provost Eric Carver the day after the event.
“Thanks to all for marketing, attending, and supporting our Student Success Showcase here at HEC yesterday evening. We had good attendance and great participation from faculty, students, staff, UPC partners, and the community,” he said. “I appreciate everyone’s hard work, efforts, and perseverance through the long day yesterday. I’m proud of the collaborative effort of the organizers and participants and how everyone ‘jumped in’ to make this event a success. Again, thanks for all you do, and we look forward to the next opportunity to showcase our student’s hard work.”
Missed the HEC Showcase? Contact us to take a tour!
If you missed the event and would like to take a tour, meet with an advisor at the Health Education Center, or learn more about the Health Sciences and Veterinary Technology programs, contact Career Outreach Specialist Monica Roberts at roberts.monica@spcollege.edu.
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