HEALTH SCIENCES
Presented to Mr. Bob Snell
INVESTING IN TODAY’S HEALTH CARE
MEDICAL INNOVATION
at Lox Groves
DENTAL & MEDICAL SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Medical Innovation
Newly constructed state-of-the-art center with Dental Hygiene, Surgical & Health Information Technology, and Medical & Dental Assisting programs
Transformational Technology
Hands-on, virtual and authentic technologies provide for real-world, experiential learning, replicating conditions in today’s workplace
Sustainable Impact
Pipelineofhighlyqualifiedmedicalprofessionalsaddresseshealthcareneedsofthe communityandprojectedshortagesforthehealthcareindustry Fastestgrowingjobs aroundLoxahatcheeGrovescampusareathospitalsandmedicaloffices
Naming Recognition
Naming opportunities for Dental & Medical Technology Services Technology Center and Nursing’s Medical Simulation Center at Lake Worth campus
Greatest Needs
Faculty to increase cohort capacity Recruitment, salary, benefits: $80,000
Also, visiting professors, scholarships, licensure expenses enhance student & program success
Exceptional Programming
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
MEDICAL ASSISTING
DENTAL ASSISTING
DENTAL HYGIENE
MEDICAL IMAGING
at Palm Beach Gardens
ORISTANO CENTER FOR INNOVATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Cutting-edge Technology
The Oristano Center - home to Ophthalmic Medical Technology, Respiratory Care and Medical Imaging programs: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Radiography
National Recognition
Palm Beach State’s Ophthalmic Medical Technology program is nationally recognized and the only such program in the state that is accredited to offer Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist training
Highly qualified professionals serve medical facilities throughout Palm Beach County
Career Enhancement
Countless career opportunities for future healthcare professionals, medical lab technicians and healthcare administrators in a myriad of medical fields
Greatest Needs
Same faculty and other needs as Medical Innovation programs. PBSC offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Medical Imaging (CT, MRI, Echocardiography, Mammography and more) Increased funding for faculty, scholarships & program enhancements provides the community with a classroom to career pipeline of higher level medical professionals
Sustainable Impact Oristano Center Programs
OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY RESPIRATORY CARE RADIOGRAPHY
PBSC Oristano Center Video
MEDICAL IMPACT for Palm Beach County
Graduation rate for all programs: 85 - 100%
All programs are two-year Associate in Science (AS) degrees except Dental Assisting (one-year, Career Certificate Program)
Costs include tuition, materials, uniforms, licensure and lab fees
Medical Innovation Programs
DENTAL HYGIENE | Cost to completion $7000 | 24 students 2024-25
Most training for a PBSC health sciences program for high demand profession of licensed oral healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, consultants and administrators
DENTAL ASSISTING | Cost to completion: $5079 | 24 students 2024-25
Only ADA CODA-accredited Dental Assisting program in Palm Beach County
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY | Cost to completion: $8500 | 18 students 2024-25
High demand for direct patient care at hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgical centers, labor and delivery units and physician’s offices
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | Cost to completion $7070 | 20 students 2024-25
Health information professionals manage medical ensuring records, health information, patient data to ensure patient care
MEDICAL ASSISTING | Cost to completion $9600 | 30 students 2024-25
Multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties
Medical Imaging Programs | Range of cost for student to earn AS degree $7000 - $9700
OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY | 10 students 2024-25
High job placement for high-demand, well-paid careers working with eye physicians and surgeons to evaluate and improve people’s vision as certified ophthalmic professionals
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY | 25 students 2024-25 | 87% job placement
Immediate entry into workforce or transfer to bachelor’s programs
Direct patient care using ultrasonography to create and interpret images of human anatomy
RESPIRATORY CARE | 25 students 2024-25 | 100% job placement
Respiratory Care Practitioner careers include disease prevention, education, diagnosis, treatment, management & rehabilitation of those with cardiopulmonary disease
RADIOGRAPHY | 30 - 55 students (first two years) 2024-25 | 100% job placement
Radiologic Technologists combine high tech medical imaging and patient care skills
Career path to certification in CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and more
SNELL FAMILY
at Palm Beach State College
SNELL FAMILY NURSING
CURRENT USE SCHOLARSHIP
By the Numbers
$123,000 in cumulative giving | May 2019 - Present
119 students served since inception of funding
$65,135 awarded during academic years 2021-22, 2023-24 and 2024-25
77 students awarded during this time
$23,400 | Snell Family Nursing Scholarship balance as of November 6, 2024
In April 2024, Jermya Adams, a certified nursing assistant, saved the life of a 22-month old boy Shortly after, at PBSC’s STEAM event, Jermya was awarded a $25K scholarship, supported by the Snell Family Fund. Special Award
Adams Local News Coverage
Jermya