Inaugural class of BSN Fast Track Program Starts

Morgan Burdett, Caleb Wiseman, and Zoe Bergant are students in the inaugural class of our BSN Fast Track program!

Previous medical experience is not required for this program, but all three students came from health care backgrounds and were ready to take the next step in their careers. Morgan and Zoe were emergency room technicians and Caleb was an EMT. Soon enough, they will be nurses!

Cox College's BSN Fast Track program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as quickly as three years, and no prior bachelor's degree is required.

MSOT Students Attend MOTA Day on the Hill

Practicing occupational therapists (OT), OT students, and Missouri residents were invited to the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City on March 1st. Those in attendance were able to tour the building and advocate to legislators regarding changes that need to be made within the state in order to meet the needs of those with disabilities.

OT students from Cox College had the opportunity to hear from Missouri residents as they rallied together discussing topics such as transportation issues, additional funding/grant needs, and the need for more caregivers.

In addition, students were able to communicate with legislators, Missouri residents, and OT students from surrounding schools on the role of occupational therapy and ways we can help make a change for the better!

First Doctorate Program Announced at Cox College

Cox College is thrilled to announce our new Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program will be launching in May, 2023! The OTD program will provide doctoratelevel training for occupational therapists, one of the most in-demand health care occupations in America.

College Launches Nuclear Medicine Program

Cox College recently launched a Nuclear Medicine program! This 12-month, fully online program is ideal for radiologic technologists looking to take the next step in their career, or for anyone interested in diagnostic imaging.

The benefits of our program include:

- No waiting list

- Students can request clinical sites based on their location

- Fully online courses that can be completed in 12 months

- Pre-approved clinical sites in Springfield and Branson

- Students can sit for the ARRT Nuclear Medicine board upon successful completion of the program

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The OTD program at Cox College is the first doctorate degree program in our 116-year history. Dr. Amy Stark, who serves as Occupational Therapy Department Chair will lead both the OTD program and Cox College’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program, which has trained occupational therapists since 2015.

While both masters and doctoral degrees prepare students for licensure exams and practice, the doctoral degree has additional focus. The doctoral program incorporates advanced training in leadership and research, along with a student self-directed research project with intensive faculty mentorship.

The OTD program is a nine-semester, hybrid program featuring hands-on, skill-based practice and online coursework. The hybrid format offers the best of both worlds: flexibility and the application of hands-on learning.

Included in the program are 24 weeks of level 2 fieldwork with direct supervision from an occupational therapist. Once students complete fieldwork, they will finish their program with a capstone project in which they explore an area of occupational therapy they are most passionate about.

The OTD program has achieved candidacy status through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and will continue working through initial accreditation as the first cohort progresses through the program.

We are taking applications for our inaugural OTD class now! To learn more, contact an admissions counselor at admissions@coxcollege.edu, visit our website at CoxCollege.edu by scanning the QR code.