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Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) celebrated 82 master’s and doctoral degree candidates of various healthcare specialties during its Friday commencement ceremony.

Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, founding president of RMUoHP, said, “We congratulate you for your persistence. Your dedication, your hard work. Your fortitude and your vision. You all set out to do what you wanted to do and to become what you want to become. We send you forth with our love, our blessings. You will always be members ...

Responsible for academics and clinical experiences.

The proposed Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (*Noorda-COM) announced the appointments of Jennifer Brown as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Michael L. Rhodes, MD, as Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. The two associate deans will become an integral part of the executive staff of Noorda-COM responsible for establishing curriculum, processes, and programs for medical students attending the school.

“We are building a world-class medical education institution here at Noorda-COM,” said Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, founding president ...

Part of the Doctor of Medical Science program; available for Fall 2019 semester.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) today announced the addition of a new Psychiatry Concentration track. The track is part of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program and will be available this fall. Student applications for the track are available now.

Tim McCreary, DMSc, PA-C, Psych CAQ, was named director of the new track.

The Psychiatry concentration track is based on the content blueprint of the NCCPA Psychiatry Certificate ...

Includes 141 master’s and doctoral degrees, including first graduating class of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology students.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) will hold commencement ceremonies for 141 master’s and doctoral degree students from various healthcare specialties on Saturday. It is the largest graduating class in RMUoHP’s history and will include the first class of 30 graduates of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program.

When:           Saturday, August 10 – 11AM

Where:         Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 W Center ...

Continuing Education Credit for Educators and Professionals

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) announced the availability of a new online certificate – Emergency and Primary Care in Athletic Training Practice Certificate (EPCAT). Students and educators can apply now for the fall 2019 course.

The certificate is designed to provide certified athletic trainers with continuing education through streamlined, evidence-based curriculum in emergency/primary care skills, techniques, literature, and advanced management. The curriculum is based on changes within the CAATE Education Standards for athletic trainers and the most recent ...

Meets the demand for Health and Wellness Coaches

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) implemented a new master’s degree track and certificate for Health and Wellness Coach (HWC) education to help meet the increasing demand within a variety of industries for specialists and expertise to help people adjust mindset and adopt sustainable behavior change.

The demand for such professionals exceeds the number of well-qualified coaches. RMUoHP’s Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate and track of the Master of Science in Health Science (MS-HS) program will ...

Key milestone in accreditation process.

Following a year of working on its self-study, the proposed Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) received notification from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of approval to advance to Candidate Status from Applicant Status.

The self-study was submitted by Noorda-COM to COCA whose Executive Committee accepted, reviewed, and approved it on June 6th.

“This is three-months ahead of our original schedule,” said Dr. John J. Dougherty, founding dean and chief academic officer for the proposed Noorda ...

Rocky Mountain University of Health Profession executive to lead in advancing and supporting women in higher education

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica D. Egbert, PhD, executive vice president of strategy and engagement at RMUoHP, as a new member of the American Council on Education’s (ACE), Women’s Network Executive Council (WNEC).

The ACE Women’s Network Executive Council supports state networks by serving as liaisons and mentors to state chairs and providing leadership for developing or strengthening state ...

Inaugural podcasts of “The RMUpload – Advancing Knowledge, Advancing Healthcare” address emotional intelligence, infant plagiocephaly (flat areas of the head) and teenager concussion, and hand rehabilitation. The podcast was featured in The Daily Herald on 5.1.19 and is produced by Jon Smith.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions(RMUoHP) today launched The RMUpload – Advancing Knowledge, Advancing Healthcare podcast with topics on emotional intelligence, infant plagiocephaly (flat areas of the head) and teenager concussion issues, and hand rehabilitation. The bi-weekly podcast will feature ...

The Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies degree program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions was granted Accreditation-Continued status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Accreditation-Continued status is granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA standards.

“This is another great success for Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions to help impact the future of healthcare,” said Mark J. Horacek, PT, PhD, executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost at Rocky Mountain University of ...