Department of Allied Health Technology

Allied Health Technology offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy and four (4) Associate Degree programs (listed below). All programs provide quality classroom and clinical instruction designed to train students with the knowledge and skills critical to work effectively in a variety of health care fields. All programs are accredited by national accrediting bodies:

Allied Health Programs & Program Guides

Faculty

LaVerne Yousey, MS, RRT,

Professor of Radiologic Technology

Ray Sibberson, MS, RRT,

Professor of Respiratory Care

Rebecca Gibson Lee, MA, CMA,

Professor of Medical Assisting

Richelle Laipply, Ph.D., CMA,

Associate Professor of Allied Health

Sherry Gamble, RN,MSN, CNOR,

Assistant Professor of Surgical Technology

Programs offered in this area are unique for several reasons. Many allied health programs have limited enrollment, and have a separate application process in addition to admission to Summit College and The University of Akron. All of the programs require either a clinical portion or an externship in a health care setting, where the student uses the skills taught in class to perform tasks within their particular discipline. Clinical practice gives the student an opportunity to function in a realistic work environment under the supervision of clinical faculty or other health care professionals.

Only students who are admitted to a degree program are allowed to enroll in the classes offered by that program. As a result, class sizes are small and courses are offered once a year, and in sequence.

Health care is an area with better than average opportunities for employment, and the Department of Allied Health in UA's Summit College offers students programs which can lead to rewarding and productive careers.

To request additional information on Allied Health, contact Professor LaVerne Yousey, the Department Chair. Other faculty and staff within this department can be found here