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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private college for healthcare professions[1] on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina. It is affiliated with Atrium Health,[2] an integrated, nonprofit health system with more than 70,000 employees serving patients at 38 hospitals and more than 1,400 care locations.

Cabarrus College offers a mix of on-campus, online, and hybrid programs including one- to four-year programs for those who are new to healthcare and bachelor’s and master’s degrees for healthcare professionals seeking advanced study. The college offers extensive hands-on clinical experience with preferred access to Atrium Health clinical sites.

The average class size is 15 and the student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.[3] Collegewide, 95% of students pass certification/licensure exams on their first try,[4][5] exceeding state and national averages. More than 90% of students are employed in healthcare within six months of graduation.[6][7]

History

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences evolved from the Cabarrus County Hospital School of Nursing, founded by Louise Harkey in 1942 as a three-year diploma program to meet the demand for registered nurses during World War II.[8]

February 2, 1942: Sixteen students enter the new nursing school.

1940s- 50s: Dormitory, recreation, auditorium and classroom space expansion to accommodate enrollment growth.

1963: National League for Nursing (NLN) awards accreditation to the school.

1973: Curriculum revision shortens program to two years; North Carolina Board of Nursing approves the school as the first two-year, hospital-based nursing diploma program in North Carolina.

1988: Nursing diploma program transformed to meet the standards for Associate Degree in Nursing.

1992: Officially renamed as the Louise Harkey School of Nursing to mark the school’s 50th anniversary and to honor its founder.

1996: The Louise Harkey School of Nursing becomes the cornerstone of the new Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, renamed in preparation for launching new allied health programs.   

1997-2003: Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology, Nurse Aid, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Associate of Science programs added.

2004: The College partners with the Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation (formerly NorthEast Foundation) and the community to fund and build present facility on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus (formerly Northeast Medical Center/Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast).

2005-2013: Additional programs added including Pharmacy Technology, certificate programs in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Bachelor of Science degrees in Medical Imaging and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, and an online RN-to-BSN degree.

2014: First master’s degree (Occupational Therapy) program added.

2020: Master of Science in Nursing program enrolls first cohort.

2021: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Leadership & Development  program begins enrolling for spring 2022 semester.[9]

Academics

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)[10] The college offers diplomas, associate degrees bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees in healthcare disciplines such as nursing, medical assisting, imaging, surgical technology, occupational therapy and community health.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Academic Programs | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences". atriumhealth.org. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  2. ^ "Medical Education". Atrium Health. Retrieved 2021-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "College Navigator - Cabarrus College of Health Sciences". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  4. ^ "About Us | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences". atriumhealth.org. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  5. ^ reports, From staff. "Cabarrus College launches new Cabarrus Cares scholarship". The Independent Tribune. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  6. ^ "About Us | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences". atriumhealth.org. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  7. ^ reports, From staff. "Cabarrus College launches new Cabarrus Cares scholarship". The Independent Tribune. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  8. ^ "History | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences". atriumhealth.org. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  9. ^ reports, From staff. "Cabarrus College debuts Leadership and Development Program". The Independent Tribune. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  10. ^ "Institutions". SACSCOC. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  11. ^ "Academic Programs | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences". atriumhealth.org. Retrieved 2021-10-29.

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