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Health Care: Management Skills You Need

By School of Health Professions
March 05, 2020

Think all management positions are the same? Learn about what makes health care management unique, and how TTUHSC-SHP can help launch your career!

How to Become an Addiction/Substance Abuse Counselor in Texas

By School of Health Professions
February 27, 2020

You can help people struggling with addiction and work in a fast-growing career. Enter the in-demand field of addiction and substance abuse counseling with a master’s from TTUHSC.

TTUHSC to Host Health Care Career Workshop

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 25, 2020

The 2020 Future Health Care Professionals' Experience (FHPE), hosted by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Physician Assistant Programs: At the Forefront of Training Primary Care Providers

By School of Health Professions
February 20, 2020

Physician assistant programs are fast-paced learning environments that prepare students to treat patients and assist in medical procedures.

TTUHSC Faculty Presented Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awards

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 13, 2020

Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, and Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) interim president, presented the 2020 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards Thursday.

On the Job in Health Care Administration

By School of Health Professions
February 13, 2020

A Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from TTUHSC SHP can help you become a more confident and capable health care manager.

On the Front Lines of Human Communication: Speech, Language and Hearing Specialists

By School of Health Professions
February 06, 2020

The options open to speech, language and hearing specialists run far and wide. Learn about the pathways that get you there with TTUHSC SHP programs.

Online Programs for the Health Professions

By School of Health Professions
January 30, 2020

It is possible to work while pursuing a rigorous health care degree. Learn how TTUHSC SHP delivers its online programs and supports student success.

Abstract Submissions Open for Student Research Week

By Amy Skousen
January 29, 2020

The 32nd annual Student Research Week (SRW) celebrates our outstanding TTUHSC student research. Students from each school can present and explore new research and ideas while learning from different researchers.

Rebuilding Lives: The Work of Clinical Rehabilitation Counselors

By School of Health Professions
January 23, 2020

Clinical rehabilitation counseling is a highly paid field, and it offers even higher rewards in career satisfaction.

What is the Difference Between Occupational and Physical Therapy

By School of Health Professions
January 16, 2020

What’s the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy? They are two professions sharing one goal: helping patients lead better lives. Learn how.

TTUHSC Receives Support from Midland Development Corporation to Expand Physician Assistant Program

By Emily Holeva
January 10, 2020

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions Physician Assistant (PA) Program announced a $5 million gift from the Midland Development Corporation (MDC)for expansion to the program.

It's Not Just About Winning: Athletic Trainers as Health Care Providers

By School of Health Professions
January 09, 2020

Discover what it takes to become an athletic trainer and how TTUHSC-SHP’s Master of Athletic Training Program can launch your career in this health care profession!

Discovering What Ails You: Molecular Diagnostics Technologists

By School of Health Professions
January 02, 2020

Careers in molecular diagnostics put health professionals on the frontlines of disease diagnosis and treatment.