Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences Inc

Programs: Building on the legacy of education since 1912, baptist memorial college of health sciences (baptist college) is a private institution, which seeks to attract a diverse student population who shares commitments to christian values and ethics, academic excellence, and lifelong professional development. In response to the trust expected of institutions preparing future health care professionals, the academically rigorous environment requires students' active engagement in learning through a variety of instructional modes. In partnership with baptist memorial health care, baptist college extends the learning environment beyond the classroom to include experiences found in health care settings throughout the mid-south. See schedule o page 39 for continuationthe administration, faculty and staff of baptist college believe that the college has a responsibility to the community beyond that of preparing competent health care practitioners. That responsibility includes serving as a health care resource and providing volunteer services in a variety of ways. The active participation of staff and the opportunity for involvement of students promotes the spirit of volunteerism. This continuing commitment to volunteerism will affect not only the practice of graduates but also their lives as citizens and members of the community. Baptist college was chartered in december 1994 as a specialized college offering baccalaureate degrees in nursing (bsn) and health sciences (bhs). Baptist college is accredited by the commission on colleges of the southern association of colleges and schools (sacscoc) to award the associate of science in pre-health studies, bachelor of science in nursing, and the bachelor of health sciences in biomedical sciences, radiological sciences, respiratory care, health care management, diagnostic medical sonography, medical laboratory science, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and medical radiography. The baccalaureate nursing program is approved by the tennessee board of nursing and is accredited by the commission on collegiate nursing education, the accreditation body affiliated with the american association of colleges of nursing. All allied health majors are accredited by the appropriate national professional organizations. Education has been a key component in the mission of baptist memorial hospital, the parent organization of baptist college, since 1912. The hospital's school of nursing enrolled its first students as the hospital opened its doors to patients in july of that year. The last diploma nursing class graduated in may 1997. Since 1912, baptist has focused on providing nursing students with critical thinking, problem solving, evaluation and technical skills-the skills necessary to provide holistic care. These skills are in addition to the development of outstanding clinical and patient care skills. Nursing students in the past, and today, learn to collaborate with other members of the healthcare team and utilize the resources available to help clients achieve the highest level of health. They also learn to practice in a variety of community settings where health care is provided. Allied health education began in 1956 with the medical radiography program of baptist memorial hospital. In response to the need for advanced specialization, nuclear medicine was added in 1961, radiation therapy in 1975, and diagnostic medical sonography in 1986. These diploma programs were transitioned into the radiological sciences major with the opening of baptist college in fall of 1995. Beginning in the 2001 academic year, in response to changing workforce skill requirements, separate majors were established in medical radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and diagnostic medical sonography, and freshmen were enrolled in these new majors. The new majors replaced the radiological sciences dual major after the 2003 graduation. Respiratory care education was introduced in 1970 as a diploma program of baptist memorial hospital and later transitioned into a baccalaureate program with the opening of baptist college. In addition to the traditional track for achieving a degree, baptist college also offers a cohort model for certified respiratory therapists to complete their baccalaureate education. The health care management major was introduced in fall 2001 in response to increased demand for healthcare managers in the baptist memorial health care corporation and the surrounding healthcare community. Students in this program of study receive a business management education with special emphasis on the unique operational aspects of healthcare. The biomedical sciences major was first offered in fall 2013. Students in this program of study have a unique advantage to complete courses that often are limited to graduate students, such as histology, immunology, epidemiology, and infectious diseases. Providing these courses at the undergraduate level give our biomedical sciences graduates a competitive edge for admission to graduate and professional programs. Baptist college admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. During the fiscal year ending september 30, 2017, baptist college enrolled 1,712 different students in the following programs:--baccalaureate/associate traditional: 1,614--baccalaureate completion: 68--special students: 6--dual enrollment students (non-degree seeking): 24in fy 2017, baptist college awarded a total of 277 baccalaureate degrees; 182 as bachelors of science in nursing (bsn) and 85 were bachelors of health sciences (bhs). The numbers by majors of the bhs degrees were 11 graduates in diagnostic medical sonography, 6 in medical laboratory sciences, 18 in medical radiography, 3 in nuclear medicine technology, 5 in respiratory care, 7 in radiation therapy technology, 20 in health care management, and 15 in biomedical sciences. Additionally, the college awarded 10 associates of science degrees in pre-health studies. On september 30, 2017, fall enrollment was 1,075. Financial assistance baptist college offers financial assistance to students in need. Assistance is provided through a variety of sources including scholarships, grants, a work-study program, a loan program, and a tuition deferral program funded by the baptist memorial health care corporation and baptist college. All financial aid is awarded on a non-discriminatory basis. Since july, 2000, baptist college has also participated in federal financial aid programs for students. Institutional scholarships/academic awardsin 2017, baptist college disbursed $1,591,561 in institutional financial aid to enrolled students. This aid included scholarships, grants, and tuition deferral. Scholarships are both need and merit based and grants are primarily need based. A complete listing of institutional scholarships can be located in the 2016-2017 catalog located at: https://www. Bchs. Edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/pdfs-ada/2016-2017_catalog_final_version_v3. Pdf. The tuition deferral program allows up to thirty-five eligible clinical students per year to defer tuition during their senior year at baptist college. This agreement requires a work commitment at a baptist memorial health care facility following graduation and licensure equal to one year of employment for each year of tuition deferral. Federal and state financial aidin 2017, baptist college disbursed approximately $14 million in federal and state financial aid to enrolled students. Federal and state programs include:--federal pell grant--federal supplemental educational opportunity grant (fseog)--federal direct loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)--federal work study--federal parent loans (plus)--veteran's administration benefits--tennessee student assistance program--tennessee education scholarship program institutional work studythe baptist college work-study program allows employment of students in good academic standing in various positions on campus. These positions are funded through baptist college's operating budget.