Department of Health Professions
The Department of Health Professions is an integral part of the College of Health Professions. As such it joins the college in its service to the citizens of the state, region, and nation by providing professional academic programs in the areas of Anesthesia for Nurses, Cardiovascular Perfusion, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy.

Through its academic programs the department educates professional entry level health professionals and provides continuing education programs, applied research, and consultation focusing on the continuing professional education needs of health professionals and health care organizations.

Purpose Statement

To advance national distinction in health professions' education, research, and service through long term stability and growth in quality of a core set of professional programs.