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Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
"The Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions is dedicated to the provision of the highest quality in basic medical sciences and health professional education to meet health care needs and to contribute to new knowledge through research."
Mrs. Bernadette Standifer (Secretary V, Department of Biomedical Sciences) was selected
as a member of the 2018 US-A Team as part of the Christie Miree USA National Alumni
Association Outstanding Employee Service Award Program. Team members are nominated
by their coworkers and are selected as US-A Team members on a competitive basis. This
is the second year in a row that Mrs. Standifer has achieved this prestigious recognition.
We congratulate her for "making a difference" in the BMD department by providing excellent
service to our students and faculty members. 
Dr. Blair Saale, Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Education
in the Dept of Physical Therapy, has been accepted to the distinguished Parkinson's
Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program. This competitive "train the trainer"
program at Boston University improves Parkinson's physical therapy care by training
faculty leaders across the U.S. so they can, in turn, educate physical therapy students.
The intensive course is open to only six PT faculty per site, which allows physical
therapy educators to immerse themselves in learning the latest evidence-based findings
in Parkinson's research and care. 
The annual Cardiorespiratory Care awards ceremony was held April 19 at their senior
luncheon. Academic and clinical awards were presented to the outstanding graduates.
Academic and clinical awards for highest program GPA are sponsored by the Alabama
Society for Respiratory Care and an award for the entire time at USA is sponsored
by the Dean's office. Those receiving the awards included, David Friedel, winner of
the Chair's award for clinical excellence; Lindsey Merritt, winner of the Dean's award
for academic excellence; Hannah Alsheikh, winner of the Chair's award for academic
excellence.
Dr. Donna Wooster, Associate Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Occupational Therapy,
has achieved the American Occupational Therapy Association's credential of Board Certification
in Pediatrics. This distinction has been accomplished by less than 1% of all occupational
therapists nationally. Through a rigorous peer-reviewed process, Dr. Wooster was able
to demonstrate the capacity to meet established criteria related to knowledge, critical
and ethical reasoning, and interpersonal and performance skills; as well as communicate
meaningful practice changes and client outcomes. Completion of this certification
demonstrates scholarly and professional involvement in activities that promote professional
growth and contribute to the field of occupational therapy in the area of Pediatrics.