History

The Baptist Health System School of Health Professions evolved from a private cluster of health science schools sponsored by the Baptist Health System. The School of Nursing was the first school, chartered in 1903. Surgical Technology followed in 1955, Medical Imaging Technology in 1959, and Vocational Nursing in 1988.

Baptist Health System has a long standing reputation for graduating highly competent and caring future health care professionals. Our graduates will be entering the dynamic healthcare environment at a time when their knowledge and skills are highly valued.