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This is the URL to the finding aid for RG 190.01 - School of Health Sciences Records. This collection features documents related to the history of the School of Health Sciences and associated programs at Springfield College. Since the school's founding focus on humanics and its continuing dedication to physical health through sports, the program slowly evolved from several health science courses in the 50s to the creation of the Health Science/General Studies program in the 2000s. Through these documents, one can roughly map the journey to the training of healthcare professionals today. The materials in the collection include reports, correspondence, memos, memorabilia, photographs, pamphlets, manuals, and publications. There is some realia, such as a Braille typewriter that was used to teach Blindness and Visual Studies. In addition there is information on the college's simulation lab, general School newsletters, proceeding from regional training institutes, field manuals for internships and working off campus, and some program and accreditation materials from the Rehabilitation Studies Program (1995) and the Rehab Counseling and Services Graduate Program (2008). Finally there are a few photographs of early Springfield College Health Sciences Courses (1950s & 1960s)., For more information on theSchool of Health Sciences at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/corporate_entities/27

This is the URL to the finding aid for RG 190.03 - School of Health Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy. Materials in this collection include pamphlets, newspaper articles, reports, correspondence, memos, notes, minute meetings, photographs, quest books, and scrapbooks that document the history of the Occupational Therapy Program and Department at Springfield College from its beginning in 1990 through the first quarter of the 21st century. There are a lot of materials regarding the start of the Occupational Therapy department in 1990, including pamphlets and articles regarding the programs' accreditation and the opening of their new home in the old Dana Fine Arts Building on campus in 1992. There are also documents referring to agreements with Baystate medical, ServiceNet (2015-2016), and a Spencer (Science Education for New Civic Engagement and Responsibilities) grant in 2007-2008 as well as various marketing materials, handbooks and fieldwork manuals. Beginning with the first year of accreditation in 1991, there are various reports on accreditation and self studies on the program through 2009. These materials include the plans of corrections and site visit correspondence. In addition, there are standards for accreditation for various years from ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education). Program Development and Curriculum materials include correspondence, reports, printed publications, and meeting minutes that address the program & curriculum creation and development for Occupational Therapy between the years of 1983 through 2012. There are also meeting minutes from the Advisory Council from 1989-1990, course proposals and syllabus for courses that may or may not have been approved and for elective courses & pre-professional courses that were available (1991-2008). A number of proposals are also contained, including a Dual Degree Program and a post-professional masters & specially practice certificate. Finally there are two scrapbooks, For more information on the Department of Occupational Therapy at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/corporate_entities/44

This is the URL to the finding aid for RG 190.06 - School of Health Sciences Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies Institute Records. The School of Health Sciences: Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies Institute records collection consists of miscellaneous print materials and program manuals from c. 1987 to 2007 from the Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies Institute (SAASI). The print materials consists of applications, brochures, and newsletters providing a general overview of the program and resources to assist with substance abuse recovery. The program manuals were used at the training conferences held at Springfield College where SAASI would teach professionals how to implement the program at their home institutions., For more information on the Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies Institute at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/corporate_entities/268

Photograph of a two Springfield College physical therapy students, Michael W. Muldoon (left) and unknown (right), analyzing a fake skeleton in a classroom (c. 2006)., For more information on Department of Physical Therapy at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/467

Photograph of a Springfield College physical therapy student, Michael W. Muldoon, analyzing a fake skeleton in a classroom (c. 2006). There are many student in the background working on lab-like activities in the classroom., For more information on Department of Physical Therapy at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/467

Photograph of a female Springfield College physician assistant student taking an older woman's blood pressure. The older adult is sitting in a hospital-like bed and wearing a hospital gown. The photograph is in black and white., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

Group portrait of physician assistant students (1999). The students are standing on the steps in front of marsh memorial. This is only a portion of the group that was in the physician assistant class and the other students are not in view. The students visible are wearing their physician assistant white coats on national PA day for the health fair., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

Photograph of a Springfield College physical therapy student measuring a patients joint motion at their wrist with a goniometer (c. 2000)., For more information on Department of Physical Therapy at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/467

Photograph of a Springfield College student taking another students blood pressure. The student seems to be in a classroom practicing on vital checks. The student is wearing a white Springfield College t-shirt., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

Photograph of a Springfield College physical therapy student helping a patient with crutches (c. 2000). The student and patient seem to be in a hospital., For more information on Department of Physical Therapy at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/467

Photograph of a Springfield College occupational therapy adjunct professor Lisa Hohol (now McCutcheon) and students Emily Firor and Tinee Hunte practicing how to splint another students foot from October of 1998. Firor and Hunte are wrapping the foot while Hohol observes. The chalkboard in the background has notes about an occupational therapy seminar. The photograph is in black and white and was taken in the old occupational therapy building, Dana Fine Arts Center., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

Photograph of Springfield College student Angela M. Cremins in her Physician Assistant white coat with her cohort on the steps of marsh memorial (1999). She is smiling and looking off to her left., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

This is the invitation for the 1997 White Coat Ceremony for the students in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at Springfield College. Gives the date, October 6, 1997, and directions., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

This is the invitation for the 1998 White Coat Ceremony for the students in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at Springfield College. Gives the date, October 3, 1998, and directions., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

This is an seven-page brochure outlining the graduate program in Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College. It contains information on the program, the history of the College and Occupational Therapy, how the program works, and information on how to apply., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

This four-page document is the program for the Springfield College Physician Assistant Studies students White Coat Ceremony held on October 6, 1997. The program includes speakers, schedule of events, and a list of students., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

This is the Springfield College Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2006. They are standing on the front stairs of the Marsh Memorial building. All are wearing their white medical coats., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464, Hand-written on back of the photographic print is "2006" and stamped is a date that says "May 2006"

This is the White Coat Ceremony program for the students of the Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College (October 11, 2013). The program lists the participants, the schedule of events, the names from the Class of 2015, and the Physician Assistant Professional Oath., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464

This is the Springfield College Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2008. They are standing on the front stairs of the Marsh Memorial building. All are wearing their white medical coats., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464, Hand-written on back of the photographic print is "2008" and stamped is a date that says "May 2008"

This is the Springfield College Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2013. They are standing on the front stairs of the Marsh Memorial building. All are wearing their white medical coats., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464, Hand-written on back of the photographic print is "Class of 2013"

This is the Springfield College Physician Assistant Studies Class of 1996. They are two rows, with the front row seated and the back row standing. They are all wearing their white medical coats., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464, Hand-written on back of the photographic print is "Class of 1996"

This is the Springfield College Physician Assistant Studies Classes of 1998 and 1999. According to a stamp on one of the copies of this photograph, this photograph was taken by Lionel Delevingne. They are standing on the front stairs of Marsh memorial in four rows. All are wearing their white medical coats. Above the doorway is a sign that says , "National PA Day Health Fair", For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464, Hand-written on back of the photographic print is "Class of 98" and "Class of 99"

This four-page document is the White Coat Ceremony program for the students of the Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College (October 6, 2023). The program lists the participants, the schedule of events, the names from the Class of 2025, and the Physician Assistant Professional Oath., For more information on Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/464