Nursing & Allied Health

Paramedic Certificate Program

The BC3 Paramedic Certificate Program (pdf) includes classroom, laboratory, clinical, and field experience to assist students in gaining the knowledge and skills consistent with the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards, Paramedic Instructional Guidelines as prescribed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Check BC3's Online Course Catalog for Paramedic program descriptions.

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.

Check BC3's Online Course Catalogfor Massage Therapy program descriptions .

Nursing Program

The Nursing Program at Butler County Community College is a two-year academically-based program that requires a minimum of 70 credits. The Nursing Program prepares the graduate to provide and manage direct care to individual clients and their families, and to function as an effective member of the health care team. The program prepares the graduate for employment in the role of registered nurse. The graduate is also educated to be a contributing member of the discipline of nursing, committed to professional growth, continuous learning, and self-development. Graduates are eligible to take the licensing examination for registered nurse (RN). The program is fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3393 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 850, Atlantic, GA 30326. Website: www.nlnac.org

Check BC3's Online Course Catalogfor Nursing program descriptions .

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).

Check BC3's Online Course Catalog for Physical Therapist Assistant program descriptions.

Full-time Faculty

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

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

DeVore, Amy - Instructor, Program Director Medical Asst.
amy.devore@bc3.edu

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

Smith, Karen , MSN, RN - Instructor, Nursing
karen.smith@bc3.edu

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

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

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

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

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

Pearson, Richard MBA, BS, EMT/P - Instructor, Paramedic Program Director
richard.pearson@bc3.edu

Proctor, Dr. Deborah - Professor
debby.proctor@bc3.edu

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

Staff

Sandra Barlett - Nursing and Allied Health Division Secretary
sandra.barlett@bc3.edu