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MEET THE DEANS Dr. Suzanne Campbell Allied Health

It’s been a little more than a year since Dr. Suzanne Campbell stepped in to serve as interim dean of the Allied Health Division at Seward County Community College. While she was more than qualified for the position, she was already holding down two full-time duties at SCCC: STEM Project Coordinator, and Medical Laboratory Technology Program Director.

“I’m a highly organized person to begin with, and overseeing the STEM grant had helped me develop skills related to supervising a larger number of individuals and managing a much larger budget. When Allied Health needed the interim dean, the grant had reached the point where several things could be delegated,” Campbell said. “Sharon Nickelson, the STEM grant secretary, was just invaluable to me in that.”

Fast-forward to March 2017, and Dr. Campbell has hit her stride. Appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as dean of the division, Campbell is the first medical laboratory technologist to lead Allied Health. As such, she has continued as director the MLT program, instructing students and providing her meticulous perspective to their development as professionals.

“Medical laboratory professionals are the bestkept secret in health care,” she said. “By that, I mean that physicians and nurses would not be able to do their jobs without the data provided by the lab.” For

Campbell, “the first step is making sure the students know that every procedure we do has a standard operating procedure.” From practice in the classroom lab to clinical work, the SOP remains the same.

When it comes to the clinical significance of the results, Campbell said, “I can’t make a diagnosis because I don’t have an MD behind my name. But we do know the most likely disease the results show. So, I tell my students, if they report a glucose of 40 instead of 400, that’s two different modes of treatment for the patient. Physicians are making decisions based on the information we provide. It can get very stressful, but you never take shortcuts.”

Students benefit from Campbell’s expertise. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University, then worked as a medical lab professional for six years before moving to the world of academic. In time, she earned a master’s and a doctorate degree, and perpetually burnishes her C.V. with continuing education coursework. Currently the president of her professional organization at the national level, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Campbell has also published in the peer-reviewed journal “Clinical Laboratory Science.”

“My role at ASCLS is one of leadership for a group that covers the gamut from professionals with an associate degree, to the doctorate. It requires critical thinking skills, and being prepared for anything,” she said. Recently, when President Trump issued the executive order on International Travel, Campbell was called upon to issue a press release about the ASCLS’ stance.

“We’re not politicial, but government issues impact the clinical laboratory, and it’s important to be clear about the effects,” Campbell said. “It was a very fine line to articulate our position, and how we saw the impact.”

On an individual basis, the students Campbell has trained have a national impact of their own. As the lead educator for the first online Allied Health program offered by SCCC, Campbell arranged clinical partnerships with healthcare entities across the country. Graduates of the program reside across the United States.

Campbell has a firsthand understanding of the students who apply to the MLT program. She grew up near Kingman, “out in the country in a town so small you would call it a little spot in the road,” she said. Her father worked as a carpenter, and her mother was a homemaker; Campbell was the first

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It’s been 10 years since I wrote my dissertation, but I still recall one of my doctoral committee members saying, ‘Suzanne, you’ve got to think of yourself as being the world expert on this subject.’ That was a tremendous moment for me, and I’m so proud of the fact that it’s been downloaded 3,600 times. My hope is that the information is of help to others, especially in university science areas.

-Dr. Campbell

work as the program director of MLT studies at SCCC, and has continued for 25 years, finishing her upper-level degrees along the way.

Next to the satisfaction Campbell felt at finishing what she’d started, she says she is proudest of the dissertation she wrote for her doctorate studies. The topic —the career path of women who are medical laboratory science degree holders, and move to education —reflected her own trajectory. It also reminds her of how potent learning can be.

Campbell and her husband, Mike, will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this year. The couple raised two daughters, Jessica and Megan, both of whom have pursued careers in science. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and works at a cardiac intensive care unit. Megan, an SCCC alum, is completing graduate coursework at Oklahoma State University, with the goal of becoming a veterinarian.

On her 48th birthday, Campbell made a “bucket list” and ran her first half-marathon. Instead of placing a check-mark by the experience and moving on, she got hooked on long-distance running.

“I’d never run before, and it was always something that I thought I couldn’t do,” she said. Even so, she told herself, “I’ll just start training, and see what happens. A training plan for this kind of running is very structured. Not only am I organized, I have a bit of OCD —so I remained committed, and there’s this small part of me that can be a little bit competitive. I’m not going to win, but it’s the sense of accomplishment to finish the race that I enjoy.”

Five years on, Campbell has completed 15 half-marathons and set a goal, with a high school friend, to complete one in all 50 states.

“We may be 80 when we get this finished, but it’s now a new bucket list item,” she said. “April 1, I will be in Zion National Park in Utah.”

Campbell brings that same willingness to tackle big goals through lifelong learning to her role as Dean of Allied Health.

“One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned is to have confidence in your skill set, while knowing that you aren’t going to have every skill a position requires. Over the years, I have learned to never say ‘no’ to an opportunity. The important part, even in this position, is listening to the people around you,” she said. “That’s the key to learning as you go along.”

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person in her family to attend college. Her high grades and interests might have pointed her in the direction of medical school, but as a first-generation student, “I didn’t understand how to navigate the world of academia,” she said. “I went to the high school counselor’s office, and he showed me a list of health care professions, and I picked medical laboratory work.”

“I never deviated from that,” she said. “If I would have failed, I didn’t have a backup plan. It was just a matter of being successful.” She earned a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University, and moved west to go to work. Six years later, Campbell began

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Health Occupations

Health Occupations at Seward County Community College What is Available?

As part of your studies within the Allied Health Division at SCCC you are able to pursue opportunities as a Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medication Aide.

Certified Nurse Aide

The Certified Nurse Aide course focuses on how to properly provide personal care for patients. All procedures are taught with a focus on communication, safety, and infection control. Instruction promotes treating each person as an individual and respecting resident rights and self-esteem. As a Certified Nurse Aide, individuals can find employment in a variety of health care facilities. Upon completion of the course students will be prepared to successfully pass the state of Kansas Certification Test of CNA’s.

Certified Medication Aide

Students taking the Certified Medication Aide course are provided with a knowledge base to safely and accurately administer medications. Basic principles of drug action, medication therapy and measurement, and dosage calculations are used as framework. Students learn principles for safe administration of medication, how to be an effective member of a team, and the importance of a focused approach to preparing and administering medications. **Prerequisite: must be a Certified Nurse Aide.

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q Allied Health Office: 620-417-1401 q SCCC Admissions Office: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth ď„Ł 520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901

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Ocupaciones de la Salud

Ocupaciones de la Salud en Seward County Community College Que está disponible?

Como parte de tus estudios en la división de salud del SCCC tienes la oportunidad de aspirar a ser un Ayudante de Enfermería Certificado y un administrador Certificado de Medicamento.

Ayudante de Enfermería Certificado

El curso de Ayudante de Enfermería se enfoca en proveer cuidado especializado y personal a pacientes. Todos los procedimientos que se utilizan están enfocados a la comunicación, seguridad y control de infecciones. Las instrucciones promueven tratar a cada persona de forma individual y respetando los derechos de los residentes y su auto estima. Como Ayudantes de enfermería, pueden encontrar trabajo en una variedad de facilidades dedicadas al cuidado de la salud. Una vez completado el curso los estudiantes están preparados para aprobar el Examen para la Certificación del Estado de Kansas CNA.

Administrador Certificado de Medicamento

Los estudiantes que toman este curso obtienen el conocimiento para administrar medicamento de forma segura y adecuada, los principios básicos sobre uso de drogas, medidas y terapias con medicamentos, basado en el cálculo de medidas. Los estudiantes aprenden los principios para la administración de medicamentos, como ser un miembro efectivo del equipo y la importancia de poner atención al aproximarse a preparar y administrar medicamentos.

Prerrequisitos: Certificación de Ayudante de enfermería vigente.

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q Oficina del departamento de Salud: 620-417-1401 q Oficina de Admisiones de SCCC: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth  520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901

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Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

MLT at Seward County Community College What is Medical Laboratory Technology?

Medical laboratory technicians work together with a team of pathologists, physicians, and specialists to determine the presence, extent or absence of disease and provide data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. The laboratory procedures performed by medical laboratory technicians use an array of complex precision instruments and a variety of automated equipment. The medical laboratory technology program at SCCC is offered through an online lecture format with locally available clinical affiliate sites. **Students interested in studying medical laboratory technology at SCCC must complete an admissions application and meet with a medical laboratory technology advisor.

Degree Options Available Associate of Applied Science Degree: 68-credit program (2 years) **The two year time frame includes a summer semester practicum course.

Career Opportunities and Accreditation

Graduates of the SCCC medical laboratory technology program can pursue employment in settings such as hospitals, clinics, commercial laboratories, public health facilities, or diagnostic laboratories.

The SCCC Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

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Tecnología en Laboratorio Médico (MLT)

MLT en Seward County Community College Tecnología en Laboratorio Médico

En que consiste la Tecnología en Laboratorio Médico? Los técnicos en laboratorio médico trabajan con un equipo de Patólogos, Doctores y especialistas para determinar la presencia, ausencia o propagación de enfermedades y proveer una base de datos necesaria para evaluar la efectividad del tratamiento. Los procedimientos de laboratorio se llevan a cabo por técnicos de laboratorio médico usando una variedad de instrumentos y equipos complejos y automatizados. El programa de tecnología en laboratorio médico en el SCCC se ofrece mediante lecciones en línea con lugares locales afiliados para las prácticas. ** Los estudiantes interesados en el Programa de Tecnología en Laboratorio Médico del SCCC, deberán completar una solicitud de admisión y reunirse con un asesor de este programa.

Títulos Disponibles Título de Asociado en Ciencias Aplicadas; 68 créditos (2 años) El plazo de 2 años incluye un curso de práctica durante el verano.

Oportunidades de Carreras y Acreditación

Los graduados del programa de tecnología en laboratorio médico en SCCC pueden aspirar a empleos como hospitales, clínicas, laboratorios comerciales, facilidades de salud pública, o laboratorios de diagnóstico.

El programa de Tecnología en Laboratorio Médico en el SCCC está acreditado por la Agencia Nacional para la Ciencias de Laboratorio Clínico (NAACLS).

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q Oficina del departamento de Salud: 620-417-1401 q Oficina de Admisiones de SCCC: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth  520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901

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Nursing

Nursing at Seward County Community College What is Nursing?

Nursing is a practice driven profession where individuals meet the health cares needs of clients by delivering goal directed care to individuals, families, and communities based on the diagnosis and treatment to actual or potential health problems for promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. Nurses function as a member of a collaborative health care team to provide safe and effective care to clients in multiple health care settings. **Students interested in studying nursing at SCCC must complete an admissions application for the college and meet with a nursing advisor.

Certificate and Degree Options Available

Associate of Applied Science Degree: 66-credit program (2 years) Certificate of Practical Nursing: 41-credit program (10 months) **Applicants to the Associate Degree program must be graduates from the SCCC Practical Nursing program or transfer equivalent.

Career Opportunities and Accreditation

A degree in nursing provides students with a variety of opportunities in the health care field. Graduates can pursue employment in areas including: hospitals, clinics, speciality practices, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, schools, home health care, hospice, urgent care facilities, insurance companies, prisons, and emergency flight services.

The SCCC Nursing program is accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

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q Allied Health Office: 620-417-1401 q SCCC Admissions Office: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth ď„Ł 520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901

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EnfermerĂ­a

Enfermería en Seward County Community College Que es Enfermería?

Enfermería es el desarrollo de la práctica profesional mediante la cual los individuos conocen y encuentran las necesidades de salud de los clientes al proveer cuidado de salud a individuos, familias y comunidades basado en el diagnóstico y tratamiento real de problemas de salud promoviendo, manteniendo o restaurando la salud. Los enfermeros son miembros de un equipo colaborativo del cuidado de la salud para proveer servicio seguro y efectivo del cuidado de la salud en múltiples escenarios.

**Los estudiantes interesados en el programa de enfermería del SCCC deberán completar una solicitud de Admisiones para el Colegio y reunirse con un asesor del programa de Enfermería.

Títulos y Certificados Disponibles

Título en Asociado en Ciencias Aplicadas; 66 créditos (2 años) Certificado de Practicante de Enfermería: 41 créditos (10 meses)

**Los candidatos para el programa de Asociado deben ser graduados del Programa de Enfermería Practicante del SCCC o ser transferido de un programa equivalente.

Oportunidades de Carreras y Acreditaciones

El Título de Enfermería provee a los estudiantes una variedad de oportunidades en el campo del cuidado de la salud. Los graduados de este programa pueden aspirar a empleos en el área incluyendo: hospitales, clínicas, prácticas especiales, asilos de ancianos, lugares de asistencia de la salud, escuelas, cuidado de la salud a domicilio, hospicios, facilidades de urgencias, compañías de seguros, prisiones y servicios aéreos.

El programa de enfermería del SCCC está acreditado por la Comisión para la educación en enfermería (ACEN).

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q Oficina del departamento de Salud: 620-417-1401 q Oficina de Admisiones del SCCC: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth  520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901

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Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy at Seward County Community College What is Respiratory Therapy?

Respiratory therapists care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Respiratory therapists treat patients ranging from premature infants to the elderly, and are intricate members of emergency response teams. Effective skills such as communication and the ability to work well with others are essential as a practicing respiratory therapist. **Students interested in studying respiratory therapy at SCCC must complete an admissions application for the college and meet with a respiratory therapy advisor.

Degree Options Available

Associate of Applied Science Degree: 74-credit program (2 years) **The two year time frame includes a summer semester practicum course.

Career Opportunities and Accreditation

Respiratory therapy is provided in nearly all health care venues.

Graduates may find employment in a variety of locations including: acute care hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, sleep disorder centers, rehabilitation or long term care facilities, and in-home care.

The SCCC Respiratory Therapy program is accredited through the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

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q Allied Health Office: 620-417-1401 q SCCC Admissions Office: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth ď„Ł 520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901

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Terapia de Respiraciรณn

Terapia de Respiración en Seward County Community College Que es Terapia de Respiración?

Que es Terapia de Respiración? Los terapistas de respiración dan cuidado a pacientes con deficiencias y anormalidades en el sistema cardiopulmonar. Los terapistas de respiración tratan desde pacientes jóvenes o infantes hasta ancianos y son miembros de los equipos de emergencia. Algo esencial para los terapistas de respiración es la habilidad efectiva para trabajar con todos. **Los estudiantes interesados en estudiar terapia de respiración en el SCCC deberán completar una solicitud de admisión para el Colegio y reunirse con un asesor de este programa.

Títulos Disponibles

Título de Asociado en Ciencias Aplicadas: 74 créditos (2 años) **El plazo de 2 años incluye un curso de práctica durante el verano.

Oportunidades de Carreras y Acreditación

La terapia de respiración se provee en los lugares del cuidado de la salud. Los graduados pueden encontrar trabajo en una variedad de lugares incluyendo: Hospitales de cuidados intensivos, laboratorios de diagnósticos, centros del desorden del sueño, rehabilitación o facilidades de cuidado de la salud a largo plazo y cuidado de la salud a domicilio.

El Programa de terapia de respiración en el SCCC es acreditado por el Comité en Acreditación para el cuidado Respiratorio (CoARC).

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Para más información

q Oficina del departamento de Salud: 620-417-1401 q Oficina de Admisiones de SCCC: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth  520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901

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Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology at Seward County Community College What is Surgical Technology?

Surgical technologists serve as an integral part of the team of medical professionals who provide surgical care to patients. Working under the supervision of a surgeon and as part of the operating team, surgical technologists ensure an operating room and instruments are safe, sterile and ready to use. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of aseptic technique, along with knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the tools and technologies used by surgeons to conduct operations to diagnose or treat medical conditions. **Students interested in studying surgical technology at SCCC must complete an admissions application for the college and meet with a surgical technology advisor.

Certificate and Degree Options Available

Associate of Applied Science Degree: 66-credit program (2 years) Certificate of Completion: 51-credit program (11 months)

Career Opportunities and Accreditation

While most surgical technologists are employed in operating rooms, opportunities are also available in delivery wards, clinics, surgery centers, and offices of physicians and dentists who perform outpatient surgery.

The SCCC Surgical Technology program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the ARC/STSA. 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, Florida 33763 ph: 727-210-2350 fax: 727-210-2354 web: www.caahep.org

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q Allied Health Office: 620-417-1401 q SCCC Admissions Office: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth ď„Ł 520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901

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Tecnología Quirúrgica

Tecnología Quirúrgica en Seward County Community College Que es la Tecnología Quirúrgica?

La Tecnología Quirúrgica sirve como parte integral del equipo medico profesional que provee cirugías a pacientes. Se trabaja bajo la supervisión del cirujano y como parte del equipo de operación.

El técnico en quirúrgica se asegura que la sala de operación y los instrumentos estén seguros, esterilizados y en su lugar para ser usados, tambien posee pericia en la teoría y aplicación de técnicas asépticas, junto con conocimiento de la anatomía humana, procedimientos quirúrgicos, las herramientas y tecnología usada por los cirujanos para llevar a cabo operaciones para diagnosticar o tratar condiciones médicas. **Los estudiantes interesados en estudiar Tecnología Quirúrgica en el SCCC deberán completar una solicitud de admisión y reunirse con un asesor de este programa.

Títulos y Certificados Disponibles

Título de Ciencias aplicadas: 66 créditos (2 años) Certificado por completar el Programa: 51 créditos (11 meses)

Oportunidades de Carreras y Acreditación

La gran mayoría de los Técnicos en Quirúrgica son empleados en salas de cirugías, también hay oportunidades disponibles en hospitales, clínicas, centros quirúrgicos, y oficinas de Médicos y Dentistas que llevan a cabo cirugías menores.

El Programa de Tecnología Quirúrgica del SCCC está acreditado por la Comisión y Acreditación de los Programas de Educación de Salud (CAAHEP) y la ARC/STSA. 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, Florida 33763 ph: 727-210-2350 fax: 727-210-2354 web: www.caahep.org

Para más información

622 Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110 Littleton, CO 80120 ph: 303-694-9262 web: www.arcstsa.org

q Oficina del departamento de Salud: 620-417-1401 q Oficina de Admisiones de SCCC: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/AlliedHealth  520 N. Washington Ave. PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901