4th Annual Veterinary Tech Open House draws crowd

Vet Tech Open House and a dog

Everyone had a great time at the St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Technology Open House. Thank you to the more than 450 people who visited with us this month! Visitors got to meet critters from dogs and cats to snakes and chickens as well as learn more about the courses offered at the center. See more … Continue reading 4th Annual Veterinary Tech Open House draws crowd

Florida Dental Hygiene Symposium – Student Day

Florida Dental Hygiene Symposium - Student Day

Over 35 freshmen and sophomore students attended the student day at the Florida Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (FSADHA) day in Orlando as part of the Florida Dental Hygienists’ Association (FDHA).  Incoming freshman Vice President Jessica Albury was elected to the Board as outgoing sophomore Treasurer and Delegate Joanne Banks is leaving the Board of FSADHA. Alternate Delegate Brittany Simpson … Continue reading Florida Dental Hygiene Symposium – Student Day

SPC Veterinary Technology program partners with local employers

The St. Petersburg College Veterinary Technology program creates an environment for students to be successful in the workforce. Employers like The Cat Hospital at Palm Harbor recognize the talent and hands-on knowledge of SPC Vet Tech graduates sets them apart from others. Students are confident and prepared to make a difference in the workplace. Watch our partnership … Continue reading SPC Veterinary Technology program partners with local employers

Nursing program offers flexibility for career advancement

Nursing program graduate, Alex Kanaan, elevated his career through St. Petersburg College’s program flexibility and his employer. As a current nursing professional, Kanaan was able to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with ease. The college of nursing supports current and future healthcare professionals with the opportunity for advancement through their transitional programs.  The learning environment … Continue reading Nursing program offers flexibility for career advancement

SPC’s dental hygiene program gives graduate dream career

Taquisha Watts, a registered dental hygienist, credits SPC’s College of Health and the Dental Hygiene program for helping her get the education for the career she loves. Watch Taquisha Watts’ success story. I love Dental Hygiene Watts remembers how when she was a child she used to be scared of the dentist. However, as she … Continue reading SPC’s dental hygiene program gives graduate dream career

SPC’s College of Nursing is crossing borders to South America

SPC's College of Nursing going to South America

In September, Dr. Susan Baker of the St. Petersburg College of Nursing and BSN faculty member Dr. Dorothy Nulty visited the Universidad El Bosque in Bogota, Colombia. The intent of their visit was to meet with Dr. Rita Cecilia Plata de Silva and Universidad El Bosque  faculty members to discuss the development of a cooperative relationship … Continue reading SPC’s College of Nursing is crossing borders to South America

Nursing students at SPC partner with the Bay Pines VA

St. Petersburg College of Nursing has partnered with community leader Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare Systems. This partnership strengthens nursing students hands-on skills in the medical field. Nursing students are prepared through the clinical rotations at the Bay Pines facility to meet the demand for passionate nurses. Watch this story. SPC nursing students are workforce … Continue reading Nursing students at SPC partner with the Bay Pines VA

SPC celebrates National Vet Tech Week at Open House event Oct. 14

Vet Tech Week - cat

To help celebrate National Vet Tech Week, St. Petersburg College’s School of Veterinary Technology will host its fourth annual Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Veterinary Technology Center, 12376 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Members of the public are invited to the event where they can tour the state-of-the-art facility, learn about … Continue reading SPC celebrates National Vet Tech Week at Open House event Oct. 14

Dental CSI: SPC student experiences being a dental forensic team member

Dential CSI: SPC student experiences being a dental forensic team member

Kimberley Daly, RDH, BASDH, never had any doubts about what her focus in the Dental Hygiene Capstone course would be: forensic odontology. For as long as she can remember, this has been a fascinating (if potentially gruesome!) interest in her life. As part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree completion program … Continue reading Dental CSI: SPC student experiences being a dental forensic team member