Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Baptist Health College Little Rock
11900 COLONEL GLENN ROAD | LITTLE ROCK WWW.BHCLR.EDU | 501-202-6200
OVERVIEW
Baptist Health College Little Rock, a part of Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, shapes the health of Arkansans by educating and mentoring health care professionals with excellence and Christian compassion.
In fulfilling its mission, the college has placed special emphasis on the values of service, honesty, respect, stewardship and performance.
The college’s purpose is to prepare graduates who demonstrate entry-level competency in their respective fields, exemplify professionalism and personify the Baptist Health values.
ACADEMICS
BHCLR offers two nursing tracks designed to serve a variety of students, as well as a one-year LPN (licensed practical nurse)/ certified paramedic to RN (registered nurse) track. Registered-nursing graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing and are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam. In addition, BHCLR graduates can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through affiliations with the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas Tech University.
BHCLR offers seven programs in allied health. Sleep technology and surgical technology are one-year certificate programs with no college prerequisites. Occupational therapy assistant and histotechnology are two-year programs earning Associate of Applied Science degrees. Baptist Health College Little Rock also offers three bachelor-level programs through affiliations with partner universities in radiography, medical laboratory science and nuclear medicine technology. All BHCLR programs are certified by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, as well as having individual certification in each field of study.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
In all programs, students receive extensive clinical experience that begins early in the educational process. The college has the reputation of producing professional, competent graduates.
FINANCIAL AID
BHCLR offers state and federal financial-aid options, as well as Baptist Health Foundation Scholarships. BHCLR also offers an entry academic scholarship for qualifying students. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 501-202-7951, or email study@bhclr.edu.