Nursing & Allied Health

Massage Therapy Program

The Massage Therapy Program provides a comprehensive academically-based education that serves the community by preparing the graduate for immediate employment as a massage therapist. Graduates earn a certificate and are prepared to demonstrate competence by displaying professional attitude, ethical conduct and appropriate communication.

Program description and curriculum(pdf)

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Nursing Program

Completion of the Nursing Program qualifies students for an Associate Degree in Applied Science Degree. Throughout the 65 credit curriculum, students gain clinical skills in a health field with advanced technology. They also gain a broad scope of knowledge required to practice nursing. Students experience varying areas of nursing specialization in a variety of practice settings. Through these experiences, students are given increasing levels of responsibility including independent problem-solving and ethical decision-making.

This program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission(NLNAC), Inc. 61 Broadway-33rd floor, New York, NY 10006 Phone:800.669.1656 Ext 153. Website: www.nlnac.org

Program description(pdf).

Program curriculum(pdf).

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Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is an academically based program that prepares graduates for employment in the role of a PTA and as a member of the health care team. The PTA carries out treatments which have been designated by the Physical Therapist and communicates changes in patient's condition which require the Physical Therapist to reassess the treatment program. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree. This program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Phone: 703-706-3245).

Program description and curriculum(pdf).

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Full-time Faculty

Patricia T. Annear MSN, RN - Associate Professor, Nursing
patty.annear@bc3.edu

Karen Aul MSN, RN - Instructor, Nursing
karen.aul@bc3.edu

Ashlee Esplen PTA, MS, CMT - Associate Professor, ACCE PTA Program, Coordinator Massage Therapy Program
ashlee.esplen@bc3.edu

Mary Ann Hiser MSN, APRN BC - Professor, Nursing
mary.hiser@bc3.edu

Randall Kruger MPT - Instructor, Program Director PTA
randy.kruger@bc3.edu

Elaine Kusick MSN, BSN, RN - Instructor, Nursing
elaine.kusick@bc3.edu

Bonnie Miller MSN, RN, CRNP BC - Professor, Nursing
bonnie.miller@bc3.edu

Sherry Neely MSN, RN, CRNP - Associate Professor, Nursing
sherry.neely@bc3.edu

Nicole Olshanski MSN, RN - Instructor, Nursing
nicole.olshanski@bc3.edu

Diane Ratti MSN, RN, CRNP - Professor, Nursing
diane.ratti@bc3.edu

Josephine Vogan MSN, RN, CNM - Instructor, Nursing
josephine.vogan@bc3.edu

Staff

Wynne Hagaman - Nursing and Allied Health Division Secretary
wynne.hagaman@bc3.edu

Krys Kobert - Nursing and Allied Health Division Secretary (part-time)
krystine.kobert@bc3.edu