The mission of the Division of Health Sciences is to provide quality classroom, laboratory, and clinical education, and to promote the development of students by preparing them for certification eligibility and entry-level employment in their chosen health career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in healthcare are projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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Biotechnology | Dr. Lia Walker | walkerl@edgecombe.edu |
Computed Tomography (CT) | Rick Mastman, Program Chair/Consortium Coordinator | mastmanr@edgecombe.edu |
Division of Health Sciences | Bruce Panneton, Dean | pannetonb@edgecombe.edu |
Dental Hygiene | Tony Rook, Dean of Enrollment Management | rookt@edgecombe.edu |
Health Information Technology | Nacole T. Everette, MS, RHIA, Program Chair | everetten@edgecombe.edu |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | Rick Mastman, Program Chair/Consortium Coordinator | mastmanr@edgecombe.edu |
Medical Assisting | Kim Byron-Barnes, Program Chair/Clinical Coordinator | barnesk@edgecombe.edu |
Medical Office Administration | Kim Byron-Barnes, Program Chair | barnesk@edgecombe.edu |
Nursing | Barbara Knopp, Program Chair | knoppb@edgecombe.edu |
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel | Andrea Jenkins, Program Chair | jenkinsa@edgecombe.edu |
Radiography | Desiree Duncan, Program Chair | duncand@edgecombe.edu |
Respiratory Therapy | Tim King, Program Chair | kingt@edgecombe.edu |
Surgical Technology | Suzi Shippen-Wagner, CST, BS, Program Chair | shippens@edgecombe.edu |