Want to get a career in a growing industry? Become a Clinical Medical Assistant

July 13, 2016Health Programs - AllKaitlyn Sussex

The Workforce Institute at St. Petersburg College is offering training for students interested in becoming certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 23 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. In the Tampa Bay … Continue reading Want to get a career in a growing industry? Become a Clinical Medical Assistant →

EMS classrooms receive major upgrades

June 28, 2016Emergency Medical ServicesKrista Fusari

Sometimes, it’s just time for a change. The Emergency Medical Services department was in desperate need of updating to their classrooms, technology, and student learning environments. Sometimes funding can be an issue, or time, but not for EMS! Not only have they recently been awarded a nearly $50k grant from the Florida Department of Health … Continue reading EMS classrooms receive major upgrades →

EMS program pass rates soar

June 24, 2016Emergency Medical ServicesKrista Fusari

Kudos to the EMS Program! More outstanding news in EMS! In addition to a recent grant award from the Florida Department of Health, they are celebrating student success. EMT graduates from Dec. 12, 2015 through June 11, 2016 passed their licensing exam at a rate of 94%, exceeding the state average of a 74% pass … Continue reading EMS program pass rates soar →

Grant awarded to Emergency Medical Services

June 15, 2016Emergency Medical ServicesKrista Fusari

St. Petersburg College’s Emergency Medical Services department has been awarded a grant from the Florida Department of Health! Wayne A. North, Director for the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support, notified the EMS department they would receive funding in the amount of $48,822.75. The purpose of this grant is to improve and expand EMS … Continue reading Grant awarded to Emergency Medical Services →

Explore and learn more at SPC’s upcoming Baccalaureate Expo!

June 7, 2016Dental Hygiene, Health Services AdministrationKrista Fusari

Need help exploring St. Petersburg College’s bachelor’s degrees? Not sure which career pathway to take? Thursday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., SPC will hold a Baccalaureate Expo at the EpiCenter Collaborative Labs! The Health Education Center located at 7200 66th Street N in Pinellas Park is home to many health programs that … Continue reading Explore and learn more at SPC’s upcoming Baccalaureate Expo! →

National University of Health Sciences host Chiropractic Medicine Visit Day

May 24, 2016Health Programs - AllCathi Carr

The National University of Health Sciences, offered at St. Petersburg College, is hosting a visit day for chiropractic medicine from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at NUHS Whole Health Center, 6630 78th Ave. N. Pinellas Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the program, tour facilities, learn about admissions criteria, … Continue reading National University of Health Sciences host Chiropractic Medicine Visit Day →

Radiography Students Begin Their First Clinical Rotation

May 19, 2016Health Programs - AllJohn Fleming

The Radiography Program’s January of 2016 cohort matriculated into their first clinical rotation on May 18, 2016. Many of these students have been working on their prerequisites in excess of two years to reach this milestone. Best of luck to them as they enter the next phase of their training.

BSN Students learn firsthand about Leadership through the Eyes of Disney

May 13, 2016Health Programs - All, NursingDorothy Nulty

On April 22, 2016, The Disney Leadership Conference College Edition was held at Walt Disney World. This year, several SGA representatives attended including two of our own RN-BSN students, Christine Lussier and Dorothy Bruce. This conference gives students the unique opportunity to learn about Walt Disney World’s strategy for leadership and teamwork. During their day … Continue reading BSN Students learn firsthand about Leadership through the Eyes of Disney →

BSN Community Class recognizes World Hunger

May 5, 2016Health Programs - All, NursingSPCWPAdmin

On April 14, forty-one BSN Community Nursing students participated in a hunger banquet to increase awareness of the global hunger faced by many individuals in our country and worldwide. It is estimated that more than 795 million people in the world are undernourished. Oxfam America, an agency that provides foods to these individuals, developed the … Continue reading BSN Community Class recognizes World Hunger →

Radiography Program Spring Class Picnic

April 29, 2016Health Programs - AllJohn Fleming

Earlier this spring, SGA sponsored a class picnic for our current students, program faculty, program administrators, and several clinical instructors from our hospital and outpatient imaging centers. The premise behind this picnic is to welcome our new cohort of first year students into the program. Our traditional kickball game pitting the first year students vs. the … Continue reading Radiography Program Spring Class Picnic →

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