Tag Archive: Healthcare

After 20 Years, A Scuba Instructor Heads Back to College

April 24, 2019

Labadie, Missouri isn’t known for its vast opportunities to scuba dive. That didn’t stop James Johnson from pursuing it anyway. “When I learned to dive it changed not only my perspective of the world, but it also changed my outlook on life,” he said. “I enjoy diving so much I became a scuba instructor. I… View Article

High Demand, High Reward – Preparing the Next Generation of Medical Assistants

October 30, 2018

The growth of the aging baby-boom population continues to increase demand for medical services across the state. The demand for highly-skilled workers has grown with it. St. Robert native Morgan White had always been drawn to the medical field, but she had a hard time trying to figure out the right path forward. “I tried… View Article

Occupational Therapy Receives Full Accreditation, Other Programs Receive Official Visits

October 5, 2018

East Central College is proud to announce its Occupational Therapy Assistant Program has earned its full accreditation! The program received full approval from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) this semester and will remain accredited for the next seven years. The program consists of a combination of general education, professional level coursework, classroom… View Article