Category Archives: Health Care Professions

School of Health Care Professions presents 2019 awards

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions handed out dean’s awards and scholarships at its 2019 Awards Reception Friday, May 3 in the CPS Café. [Photo Gallery] Dean’s Awards Athletic Training Outstanding Senior: Alexandra Schanck Outstanding MSAT First Year: Abigail Goenner Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical Technology Outstanding First Year: Kristin Petkovsek Outstanding Sophomore: […]

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CPS students earn UW-Stevens Point Albertson Medallion

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Twelve students from the College of Professional Studies are among the 16 recipients of the 2018-19 Albertson Medallion Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This is the highest award given by our university; less than one percent of the graduating classes has been selected. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who […]

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Kinslow earns state athletic training educator award

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Nominated by students, Beth Kinslow was presented the 2019 Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association Outstanding Educator of the Year award at the WATA Annual Meeting in Stevens Point on April 5. Kinslow is an assistant professor in the UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions and a 2002 graduate of the university’s athletic training program. This […]

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Senator Testin visits UWSP athletic training

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The UW-Stevens Point athletic training program welcomed Senator Patrick Testin to campus for a tour of our facilities and to learn more about research conducted as a part of the Neinas Concussion Initiative on March 4. Our undergrad and graduate students put Senator Testin to the test with baseline assessments using virtual reality, Biodex Balance […]

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Practicums Placements set for Clinical Laboratory Science Students

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After an extensive interview process with health care organizations, 28 students in the clinical laboratory science (CLS) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are set to be placed at hospitals around the state for clinical practicums beginning in fall 2019. [View Photos] “Students benefit tremendously from these real-life experiences,” says Senior Lecturer Michelle Shulfer. “They […]

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CPS Dean’s List released for Fall 2018

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The grades for the 2018 fall semester are in and a total of 515 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 182 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 26 (8) Athletic […]

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Regents approve Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UW-Stevens Point

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a step closer to offering a Doctor of Physical Therapy after receiving authorization from the UW System Board of Regents Friday, Dec. 7. Regent approval is a key step needed to launch a DPT program, the only one in the northern half of Wisconsin. The proposed program will help […]

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Northcentral Wisconsin Nursing Education Partnership Event

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A regional commitment to nursing education and workforce development was signed Wednesday, Nov. 28 as leaders, faculty and students from four Central Wisconsin Higher Education Alliance institutions celebrated ongoing partnerships that provide all nursing students with an effective and efficient career path. [View Photo Album] UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson, Northcentral Technical College President Lori […]

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Marshfield Clinic Health System, UW-Stevens Point partner to expand health-related majors, clinical training program

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Marshfield Clinic Health System and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have entered a partnership that will advance the development of the health care workforce by providing new education and training opportunities for students. [View Photos] The partnership is focused on UW-Stevens Point’s academic programs with MCHS’s clinical training opportunities, and to further develop UW-Stevens Point’s […]

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CPS Dean’s List Honors Announced for 2018 Spring Semester

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The grades for the 2018 spring semester are in and a total of 523 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 242 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 30 (12) Athletic […]

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