Health Sciences

The mission of the Division of Health Sciences is to provide quality classroom, laboratory, and clinical education, and to promote the development of students by preparing them for certification eligibility and entry-level employment in their chosen health career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in healthcare are projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

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Biotechnology Crystal Saunders saundersc@edgecombe.edu
Computed Tomography (CT) Rick Mastman, Program Chair/Consortium Coordinator mastmanr@edgecombe.edu
Division of Health Sciences Nacole Everette, Dean everetten@edgecombe.edu
Dental Hygiene Tony Rook, Dean of Enrollment Management rookt@edgecombe.edu
Emergency Medical Science
Adam Culbertson, NRP, BS, Fire and EMS Coordinator culbertsona@edgecombe.edu
Health Information Technology Nacole T. Everette, MS, RHIA, Program Chair everetten@edgecombe.edu
Human Services Technology Renee Pearson, Program Chair pearsonr@edgecombe.edu
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Rick Mastman, Program Chair/Consortium Coordinator mastmanr@edgecombe.edu
Medical Assisting Kim Byron-Barnes, Program Chair/Clinical Coordinator barnesk@edgecombe.edu
Medical Office Administration Kim Byron-Barnes, Program Chair barnesk@edgecombe.edu
Nursing Ami Denton, Program Chair dentona@edgecombe.edu
Radiography Desiree Duncan, Program Chair duncand@edgecombe.edu
Respiratory Therapy Tim King, Program Chair kingt@edgecombe.edu
Surgical Technology Suzi Shippen-Wagner, CST, BS, Program Chair shippens@edgecombe.edu