When we think about healthcare careers that impact our daily lives, doctors and nurses often come to mind. However, these practitioners can’t do everything that comes with providing excellent patient care on their own. They need caring and competent professionals …
Most of us have been in this situation. You wake up in the morning to find that the cough you or a loved one had at bedtime became much worse overnight. Now you must rearrange your day for an appointment …
Tina Tevis has come full circle: From uncertainty about her career path to preparing for pharmacy school, she was able to find her way and gain multiple credentials. As she prepares for the next step of her journey, Tina said …
Jenna Leo knew she wanted to work in the healthcare field but was not sure where to start. Her interest in Science led her to UGA, where she earned a degree in Biology, but her experience as a longtime gymnastics …
In 1986, Gina Fortson earned an associate degree in Medical Secretarial Science. However, an internship in a different field changed her career trajectory. Our Medical Office Assistant program got her back on track to her love of healthcare, and she …
KSU alumna Jessi Barton was already involved in the aging field when she discovered our Gerontology certificate program. However, her experience in the course marked a transformative experience – both professionally and personally. After she earned her business degree in …
Kathie Stettler signed up for the Gerontology Certificate course in 2015, and became interested and involved in how the aging process works. She has taken her expertise in her other passion, health coaching, and combined it with her knowledge of …
Since 2011, Dr. Lois Ricci has served as the instructor for our Gerontology Certificate program. She has worked in the field of aging for nearly 40 years in both the hospital and academic setting as a geriatric nurse practitioner/educator and …
For more than two decades, Erin Povse has served as an occupational therapist working in a hospital, mainly with older adults. Also, her parents were getting older and she became interested in gerontology, desiring some different viewpoints for professionals outside …
Acting as a caregiver for his grandmother and other family members inspired Joe Kleid to become an advocate for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Joe is now a certified dementia practitioner and currently serves on the board of an Alzheimer’s …