April 2020 Archive

How Do I Choose the Health Care Profession That's Right For Me?

By School of Health Professions
April 30, 2020

Wondering which health profession is right for you? Start by assessing your interests, researching your options, and shadowing current professionals.

Advancing Your Health Care Administration Career

By School of Health Professions
April 23, 2020

Learn how a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from TTUHSC SHP can kickstart your career in the business of health care.

Sechrist Named New TTUHSC School of Health Professions Dean

By Suzanna Cisneros
April 16, 2020

TTUHSC named Dawndra Sechrist, OTR, Ph.D., as the new dean of the School of Health Professions. Sechrist is the associate dean for Outcomes and Assessment at the TTUHSC School of Health Professions and a tenured associate professor. She previously was the director of the Master of Occupational Therapy program at TTUHSC.

Boosting Your Career With a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

By School of Health Professions
April 16, 2020

A master’s in mental health counseling gives you the opportunity to earn marketable skills and perfect the skills you need to be a mental health counselor.

Getting a Second Degree or Certificate in Clinical Lab Science

By School of Health Professions
April 02, 2020

A second bachelor’s degree in clinical lab science can open new career options. These health professionals use complex lab techniques to diagnose and treat patients.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University Join Forces to Develop 3D-Printed Face Masks, Shields to Fight COVID-19

By Glenys Young
April 01, 2020

A collaborative group of faculty from Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) are joining forces to create 3D-printed face shields and face masks for health care workers in hopes of fighting the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Importance of Staying Connected

By Kate Gollahon
April 01, 2020

While communities are learning to navigate the new, strange structure of isolation and social distancing, many individuals are attempting to balance that with recovery from addiction.