- Academically rigorous programs
- Train for highly sought after careers with direct, real-world impact
- Learn from highly skilled clinical and practice educators dedicated to student success
- Diverse learning opportunities including in-class, online, laboratory, clinical & practicum experiences
- Clinical experiences throughout the Baptist Health Care system and in facilities across the Mid-South
- Training approach that connects vocational calling, knowledge & caring for service
Welcome to Baptist Health Sciences University and congratulations on becoming a Blue Healer!
When you hear the words “health professions” this does not refer to a single profession, but careers that span multiple professions and diverse healthcare, public and private sector, and community settings. Health professionals use their knowledge, gifts, and talents to serve others and work as members of healthcare teams, to set policies and design interventions that impact health, and to administer the provision of health services.
Choosing a major in the College of Health Professions and working with our outstanding faculty will set you on the right path to becoming a competent and caring health professional who has local, and global impact.
Elizabeth Williams, PhD, MDiv
Dean, College of Health Professions
Programs at a Glance
Why the College of Health Professions at Baptist?
Accreditation
| Programs | Accrediting Bodies |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) |
| Medical Laboratory Science | National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) CoARC holds recognition from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). www.naacls.org Tennessee Department of Health |
| Medical Radiography | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606 312-704-5300 www.jrcert.org |
| Neurodiagnostic Technology | The Neurodiagnostic Technology program at Baptist Health Sciences University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT). 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology | Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) 820 W. Danforth Road, #B1 Edmond, OK 73003 405-285-0546 www.jrcnmt.org The JRCNMT holds recognition from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). |
| Radiation Therapy | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606 312-704-5300 www.jrcert.org |
| Respiratory Care | Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Hurst, TX 76054-4876 |
| Surgical Technology | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
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Professionalism isn’t proven when things are easy; it’s proven when you’re tired, frustrated, or unsure. It’s choosing kindness when you feel short-tempered, double-checking your work when you just want to be done for the day, and showing respect even when you feel overlooked.
Adair Olsen
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student
Career Opportunities
- Diagnostic Medical SonographerUse ultrasound technology to capture images that help physicians diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
- Medical Imaging ScientistApply advanced imaging technologies and clinical expertise to support diagnostic imaging, research, and quality assurance across imaging modalities.
- Medical Laboratory ScientistPerform advanced laboratory testing and analyze biological samples to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Radiologic TechnologistProduce diagnostic images using X-ray equipment to help identify injuries and disease.
- Neurodiagnostic TechnologistConduct EEGs and other neurodiagnostic procedures to assess brain and nervous system function.
- Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPrepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform imaging studies to evaluate organ function and disease.
- Radiation TherapistDeliver precise radiation treatments to patients as part of a multidisciplinary oncology care team.
- Respiratory TherapistProvide therapeutic care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary conditions in hospitals and clinical settings.