Health Professions Clubs
Occupational Therapy Assistant Club (OTA)
SCF Bradenton
Contact Advisor: Debra Chasanoff, 752-5346 or chasand@scf.edu
Program Director, Occupation Therapy Assistant Program
The OTA Club is composed of all students currently enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Program. The focus of the club activities includes promotion of the profession of
occupational therapy, fund-raising activities to promote educational and community
networking opportunities for members, community services and to promote life-long
learning through participation in club activities, workshop and conferences.
Physical Therapist Assistant Club (PTA)
SCF Bradenton
Contact Advisors: Del Carr, 752-5347 or carrd@scf.edu
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
The Physical Therapist Assistant Club is composed of students enrolled in the current PTA class. Officers are elected at
the beginning of the two-year program. Student activities include, but are not limited
to, club meetings, fund-raising activities, formation of study groups and social activities.
Students raise funds for attendance at state and national conferences sponsored by
the American Physical Therapy Association.
Radiography Club
SCF Bradenton
Contact Advisor: Patrick Patterson, 752-5245 or patterp@scf.edu
Program Director, Radiography
The Radiography Club is composed of students enrolled in the current radiography program. Student activities include, but are not limited to, club meetings, fundraising activities, formation of study groups and social activities. Students raise funds for attendance at national conferences and seminars.
Student American Dental Hygienists' Association (SADHA)
SCF Bradenton
Contact Advisor: Pamela Kennard, 752-5362 or kennarp@scf.edu
Health Sciences Department
The Student American Dental Hygienists' Association's purpose is to learn about their parent organization, the American Dental Hygienists' Association, educate the public about the importance of preventive oral health and develop a sense of pride for the profession of dental hygiene.
Student Nurses Association (SNA)
SCF Bradenton
Contact Advisor: Sara Anthony, 752-5539 or anthons@scf.edu
Health Professions Department
SCF Venice
Contact Advisor: Susan Hutton, 408-1506 or huttons@scf.edu
Health Professions Department
The Student Nurses Association is a pre-professional association for nursing students. Involvement prepares students for participation in professional associations upon graduation. The mission is to organize, represent and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses; promote development of skills needed to be responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; and, advocate high quality health care.

