- Focuses on regional healthcare needs of Oklahoma involving Northeastern State University.
- Saint Francis Health System is restoring emergency care services to the community in Oklahoma.
Partnership Formed to Address Lab Professional Shortages in Oklahoma
What happened
Rogers State University and Saint Francis Health System have formed a partnership to address the shortage of specialized laboratory professionals in Oklahoma. The agreement allows students at Rogers State University to earn 30 credit hours toward their degree while completing Saint Francis’ yearlong medical laboratory science program. This collaboration combines undergraduate education and clinical training into a four-year pathway, which is faster than the typical five-year requirement for many students.
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Why it matters
The partnership is focused on regional healthcare needs in Oklahoma, where Saint Francis Health System is currently restoring emergency care services. By streamlining the education and clinical training process, the collaboration aims to expand access to the specialized talent pipeline needed for patient care.
Saint Francis Health System is restoring emergency care services to the community in Oklahoma.
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Who's involved
- Saint Francis Health SystemPartnering healthcare organization focused on medical laboratory science education.
- Rogers State UniversityPartnering public university offering undergraduate education and clinical training.
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The entities involved
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Saint Francis Health System
nonprofit organization in Tulsa, United States
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Rogers State University
public university in Claremore, Oklahoma, United States
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