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BHMC-Little Rock
Welcome to BHSLR
On behalf of the Administration, Faculty, and Staff, welcome to BAPTIST HEALTH Schools Little Rock. BHSLR was established in 1921 and offers nine programs of study. Graduates from our programs are eligible to write their respective professional entry examinations for licensure and certification. We are proud to have extremely competitive student retention, graduate board passage and job placement rates.
Three aspects of our organization make us a leader in health care education.
First, we are proud of the great variety of programs we offer. Our programs include training in patient care (practical nursing, registered nursing, occupational therapy assistant, nuclear medicine technology, radiography, sleep technology, and surgical technology) and laboratory roles (histotechnology and medical technology). Our programs of study vary greatly in length. We offer one-year certificate programs, a two-year associate degree, and a number of baccalaureate degree programs in affiliation with partnering colleges and universities. One of our institutional goals is to offer “something for everyone” interested in a health care career.
A second quality in all programs of study that sets us apart is the clinical experience you will receive as a student. In each of our programs, you will receive extensive clinical experience that begins early in the educational process. We are proud to have the reputation of producing professional, “work-ready” graduates.
A third unique characteristic of Baptist Health Schools Little Rock is our commitment to the overall mission and vision of BAPTIST HEALTH. The BAPTIST HEALTH mission places special emphasis on the values of:
Service - Honesty - Respect - Stewardship - Performance
In addition, the vision of our organization places special emphasis on Christian values, high quality services, and continuous improvement.
Thank you for considering our institution for your educational needs. I hope you will consider becoming part of our family. For an appointment and tour, please contact our recruiter at 501-202-7951 or BHSRecruiter@Baptist-Health.org.
Judy Ingram Pile, Ed.D.
Assistant Vice President, Education
BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock
Our Mission
MISSION STATEMENT
Committed to Christian principles and quality healthcare education, BHSLR began operation in 1921. BHSLR strives to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Arkansas by providing quality, accessible, and student-focused education for future and current health care professionals. Faculty, Administrators, Students, and Staff at BHSLR share a commitment to academic excellence, compassion for others, and professionalism within their scope of practice.
VALUES
In fulfilling our mission, we place special emphasis on the values of:
Service - Honesty - Respect - Stewardship - Performance
OBJECTIVES
- Provide healthcare education for students who wish to develop competencies in specific career areas.
- Provide education for current healthcare professionals who wish to increase their skills by completing additional certifications or degrees.
- Provide extensive, comprehensive clinical experiences for students.
- Provide academic advice, counseling, financial aid, and other services to students interested in healthcare education.
- Partner and cooperate with other higher education institutions to encourage access to quality healthcare education for students in the state of Arkansas.
- Communicate and cooperate with BAPTIST HEALTH and our regional community in order to provide highly educated healthcare professionals who meet the health and wellness needs of central Arkansas residents.
History of BHSLR
| 1920 |
Battle Creek Sanitarium purchased and renamed Baptist State Hospital. |
| 1921 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Nursing began operation. |
| 1924 |
The first seventeen nurses graduated from BAPTIST HEALTH Schools. |
| 1936 |
The School of Nursing was granted approval by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. |
| 1953 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Radiography was established. |
| 1964 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Practical Nursing was established. |
| 1966 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Medical Technology was established. |
| 1978 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Histotechnology was established. |
| 1985 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Nuclear Medicine Technology was established.
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Coding Technology opened and operated until June 2007. |
| 1987 |
The accelerated RN program (LPN/LPTN to RN) was established.
The BAPTIST HEALTH School of Medical Transcription opened and operated until June 2007. |
| 1989 |
BAPTIST HEALTH Schools reorganized into one department. All schools operated by the organization were included. |
| 1990 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Nursing-Northwest was established in Springdale, Arkansas and operated under BAPTIST HEALTH ownership until 1998. |
| 1997 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Nursing-Southeast was established in McGehee, Arkansas and operated for ten years to serve a critical need in the delta region. |
| 1998 |
American Heart Association approved BAPTIST HEALTH as a Community Training Center located at the BAPTIST HEALTH Schools campus. |
| 1999 |
BAPTIST HEALTH School of Surgical Technology was established. |
| 2001 |
BAPTIST HEALTH Schools entered into a partnership with Pulaski Technical College to offer general education and science courses to students on the BAPTIST HEALTH Schools Campus. BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center-Little Rock, became a clinical facility for Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist school. |
| 2005 |
The BAPTIST HEALTH School of Occupational Therapy Assistant was established as a partnership program with Pulaski Technical College. |
| 2006 |
Dr. Shirlene Harris, long time administrator of BAPTIST HEALTH Schools, retired after 41 years of dedicated service. |
| 2007 |
In February, Dr. Judy I. Pile was appointed the Assistant Vice President for Education. In June, the institution name was changed to BAPTIST HEALTH Schools Little Rock (BHSLR). In December, the BHSLR-School of Nursing Southeast commences the final class and is closed. |
| 2008 |
BHSLR is granted institutional accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). The School of Sleep Technology is established. |
Accreditation Information
ACCREDITATION and LICENSURE INFORMATION
The following information reflects the numerous state approvals, professional accreditations and institutional memberships held by BAPTIST HEALTH Schools Little Rock.
BHSLR programs approved by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
- School of Histotechnology
- School of Medical Technology
- School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
- School of Nursing
- School of Occupational Therapy Assistant
- School of Practical Nursing
- School of Radiography
- School of Surgical Technology
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
7777 Leesburg Pike
Suite 314
N. Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone (703) 917-9503
FAX (703) 917-4109
BHSLR programs approved by Arkansas State Board of Nursing
- School of Nursing
- School of Practical Nursing
- RN Refresher Course
- LPN Refresher Course
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Bldg.
1123 South University
Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72204-1619
Phone (501) 686-2700
BHSLR program(s) licensed by Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
- School of Histotechnology
- School of Medical Technology
- School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
- School of Radiography
- School of Sleep Technology
- School of Surgical Technology
- Certified Nurse Assistant Program
- School of Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
501 Woodlane, Suite 312S
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone (501) 683-8000
Fax (501) 683-8050
sbpce@arkansas.gov
BHSLR program(s) accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
- School of Histotechnology
- School of Medical Technology
National Accrediting
Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences
8410 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Suite 670
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone (773) 714-8880
Fax (773) 714-8886
BHSLR program(s) accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)
- School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs
in Nuclear Medicine Technology
2000 W. Danforth Rd., Ste 130 #203
Edmond OK 73003
Phone (405) 285-0546
Fax (405) 285-0579
BHSLR program(s) accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
- School of Practical Nursing
- School of Registered Nursing
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
61 Broadway - 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.153
Fax: (212) 812-0390
BHSLR program(s) accredited by the Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCRT)
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone (312) 704-5300
Fax (312) 704-5304
E-mail: mail@jrcert.org
BHSLR program(s) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST):
- School of Surgical Technology
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone (727)-210-2350
Fax (727)-210-2354
Email: mail@caahep.org
ARC-ST
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #210
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 694-9262
Fax: (303) 741-3655
BHSLR program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE):
- School of Occupational Therapy Assistant
The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
4720 Montgomery Lane
PO Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
Phone (301) 652-2682
BHMC-Little Rock
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