Graduate Placement and Student Services

Director Takes Education to a Whole New Level!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:53:00 +0000

Platt Central’s very own director took education to a whole new level today when he agreed to let the Surgical Technologist students “ shave and prep” him for surgery. Students are required to perform this procedure during their program and since there are no gentlemen in their class they decided to present their dilemma to Joey Keefer. Their idea: as a fundraiser for JDRF, they would collect money from students and staff that would like to witness Joey having his chest “prepped and shaved” for a mach surgery. Joey, thinking that this was a little too much immediately said “no”, but after a little thought, he decided that he would “take one for the team” and agreed, with the stipulation that the students would have to raise $200. Well, as you can see, raising the money was not a problem, it seems as though people are willing to shell out the bucks when it comes to having a little fun at the expense of the campus director.

Where the Rubber hits the ground!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Practical Nursing Freshmen students were putting their knowledge of mobility aids to good use when they had a relay race using crutches and walkers. Each student had the opportunity to use crutches or a walker to sprint across the Platt Central lawn and help their team to victory. Fun was had by all and no bumps or broken bones occurred during the skills lab activity.

National Nurses Week

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:11:00 +0000

Platt College North honored our Nursing students for National Nurses Week by giving them a pizza party on Thursday afternoon. We appreciate the hard work the students put in to their schooling as well as those that are out in the field right now.

Central Oklahoma Heart Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:55:00 +0000

For the past several months Platt North, Platt Central, Platt Lawton, and Platt Moore have dedicated their time to raise money to benefit the American Heart Assocaition. The fundraisers were a huge success, and we were able to raise approximatley $3800. We greatly appreciate everyone that donated their time and effort to help make the fundraisers such a succes.

The walk took place on Saturday, April 21 at the Bricktown Ballpark. We had a great turnout of staff, faculty, and students that walked on the Platt College Team.

Platt North Gas Card Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:41:00 +0000

Platt College North students received a postcard in the mail during Spring Break. Students were encouraged to return the card to Student Services on April 2, to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gas card. The winner of the $50 gas card was Kehinde Oni. Congratulations Kehinde!!

Welcome New Students!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:34:00 +0000

On February 22nd, Platt Central welcomed the newest class of Evening Practical Nursing students. These students have chosen Platt College to help them on their journey to becoming the best nurse they can be!

New Dental Assistant students jump right in...on their second morning of classes they are already learning how to take impressions. Learning the proper technique of mixing the solution and then setting the impression in their own mouth or some other lucky volunteer.

Platt North Bake Sale for the American Heart Association

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:58:00 +0000

Platt College North had a bake sale on February 14, to raise money for the Central Oklahoma Heart Walk. Students as well as graduates helped prepare chocolate dipped strawberries, truffles, red velvet cupcakes, and cake pops. The bake sale was a huge success, and we were able to raise $1400 for the American Heart Association. We appreciate all of the volunteers that helped make this fundraiser such a success.

Dentistry from the Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:19:00 +0000

The Dental Assistant students from Platt Central volunteer at the 5th annual Dentistry from the Heart today in Chickasha. Students get hands on training assisting dentists from all over Oklahoma with cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Dr. Philips and his staff host this FREE clinic that is open to the public. Hundreds of patients without health insurance will receive free services today thanks to many volunteers.

Platt Students Paving the Way

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:21:00 +0000

In 2006 Courtney Hess graduated from Platt College’s Pharmacy Technician program and was hired at Flourish Integrative Pharmacy. PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America) selected Courtney for Technician of the Year in April of the following year among technicians around the country! She has also served on the Advisory Boardat Platt Central.

Recently another student, Jill Hassaj, was placed at Flourish Integrated Pharmacy for her externship and again they were so impressed with our students that they already hired her!

On a recent visit to the site, Diane Copeland, our Pharmacy Technician Coordinator met with Courtney and learned she is now the Pharmacy manager, a position that was created just for her.

Both of these students have represented Platt well and we have no doubt they will continue to create their own successes.

Newest Program at Central!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:55:00 +0000

MOAS program…what does that mean? MOAS stands for Medical Office Administrative Specialist and our program began at Platt Central on 09/26/11. The MOAS program develops administrative office skills and prepares our students for entry-level positions such as Administrative Medical Assistant, Front Office Specialist, Medical Secretary, Administrative Office Manager, Billing/Coding specialist, Health Information and Medical Records, or Medical Reimbursement Specialist. The MOAS program covers a wide variety of job descriptions for employment in various medical clinics, hospitals, and even insurance companies. Our program will provide students with the knowledge they will need to register and schedule patients, properly code and file insurance claims, post insurance reimbursements, as well as, other office duties that may include accounts receivable/accounts payable. MOAS program includes teaching skills in Financial Management for a Medical Practice such as payroll, banking, and bookkeeping, not to mention Office Management responsibilities.

Platt Central's Instructor Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. With this in mind, our Instructors strive to be the best at preparing their students for the workplace. During the holiday break the instructors participated in a workshop conducted by our Remedial Specialist, Etta Godwin. Etta has been in education for more than 40 years and thankfully loves to share her vast knowledge with others. Etta shared characteristics of adult learners, specifically Platt students. They covered learning styles and the best teaching techniques for those learning styles.

They shared learning games to utilize in their classes and even played one. ( WOW...you should have heard them, and had you have been in the building you would have. Hooping and hollering like teenagers. Learning is fun...when you make it fun! And...who doesn't like having FUN!)

Lastly they talked about how to be sure that students are coming to class prepared so that the instructors can teach and students can learn. Etta stated " it was a great experience for me and I am really impressed by our instructors and how much they really do care for their students".

Platt Central is ready for our students returning from their Holiday Break on Monday the 9th and the new faces that will be joining them. Bring on 2012!

Santa Claus is coming to Platt!

noreply@blogger.com (Leesa Daniel) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:23:00 +0000

Yesterday at Platt College Dallas was a very blessed day! We invited our students and their children to join us for pancakes and pictures with Santa! What a great turnout! We fed around 20 children plus parents pancakes, colored holiday color sheets, and played.. much anticipating the arrival of the jolly one himself! Finally, we heard the sound of bells and anxiously awaited the "HO HO HO!" As Santa entered the room the children were ecstatic! Some ran to, others from :) the man in the red suite! As everything calmed down, the line formed to visit Santa and give him a personalized wish list. The kids sat, had a picture, and then were given a very special gift from Ol' St. Nick. The kids loved it. It touched all of our hearts and made a lasting memory for all of us! What a special job I have!! So to you and yours.. Tis' the season to be jolly! From my Platt family to yours, MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Merry Christmas from Platt Central!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:15:00 +0000

I hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas Break...I know at Platt Central we are staying very busy. This week we have had many students in and out taking advantage of the vast knowledge of their instructors. Coffee and snacks lured them in, but the information they received from their instructors and Etta, our Remedial Specialist, will carry them through this break where they will be ready to return after the new year. Students were given the opportunities to bring their little ones while they were studying and several took advantage of this...take at look at these pictures!

Platt North Holiday Event

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:32:00 +0000

Platt College North invited students to bring their children to the campus on December 14 to decorate and stuff stockings. This was a fun event that gave students the opportunity to visit the campus while on Christmas Break. The students and their children had a great time making their stockings pretty and finding all kinds of goodies to put in them.

Platt Central's Holiday Celebration!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:17:00 +0000

Throughout the year Platt Central has the opportunity to meet hundreds of students...last night not only did we get the chance to see our students but we also had the privilege to meet their families. 77 students along with their families came to a Zio's catered dinner, with deserts provided by Platt Moore's Pastry Arts students and served by our faculty and staff. While Christmas music played in the background, students spent time showing their children, significant others, and moms and dads where they spend so much of their time these days. Students were so proud to introduce their family to us...

During dinner the children had unexpected visit from none other than SANTA!! Take a look at these smiling faces as they told Santa what they want for Christmas...

Baby's first Christmas!

Look at this SMILE!!

Even these "BIG KIDS" show that you are never too old to visit Santa!

Edmond Chamber Membership Luncheon

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:29:00 +0000

Sara Shelton and Sarah Robison from Platt College North had the oppourtunity to attend the Edmond Chamber Membership Luncheon featuring speaker, Pete Winemiller, Sr. Vice President of Guest Relations for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Pete emphasized the importance of customer service, and how to "Click" with your guests/students, and co-workers. Winemiller has an amazing presentation and really related to what we do at Platt College with our students. Remember it all starts with an Attitude of Invitation.

How to "Click " with your guests/students:

Communicate Coutesously

Listen and Learn

Initiate Immediately

Create Connections

Know your stuff

Information provided my Pete Winemiller with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Platt Central CAN feed the Hungry!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:40:00 +0000

Students at Platt Central host a Bedlam Food Drive to not only benefit Reaching Our City but also some of our very own students that are in need during this holiday season. What a great opportunity to help out a local organization that believes when times are tough everyone deserves a hand up. ROC provides assistance to address the common needs of families facing tough times. From supplying groceries to offering a shoulder to cry on, from caring for children to offering a prayer, ROC is making a difference for families in our community and beyond.

Thanksgiving Lunch for Students

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:34:00 +0000

On Wednesday, November 23, the Culinary Department at Platt College North prepared a Thanksgiving meal to all students. The students gathered in the Restaurant, Chefs di Domani, to enjoy lunch before going out on break. We hope the students have a good break and a Happy Thanksgiving.

FREE MONEY!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:37:00 +0000

All it Takes is...
A Little Time
A Little Effort
Some Dedicated Commitment AND you just might earn some FREE Money!

A BIG Thank you goes out to Barbara Effinger from Platt/OHA Loan Services for taking time out to speak to our students about the Scholarship Opportunities that are available. Mentioning FREE Money certainly got our students attention. The room was overflowing with standing room only excited to hear what she had to offer. Barbara gave the students valuable information about where to search the Internet for scholarships, how to get started, how to avoid scholarship scams, and what NOT to do! She ended with:

Your Keys to Success:

Perseverance

Confidence

Accuracy

Neatness

Timeliness

Penny Wars were a HUGE success!

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:32:00 +0000

Penny Wars were a HUGE success! During the month of October, students teamed up to raise money to benefit Infant Crisis Services. Platt Central students raised $496.80 which was used to purchase 121.5 pounds of in-kinds goods for the babies and toddlers of Infant Crisis Services. That is a amazing total! This included 1620 diapers which will diaper 45 babies for 1 week. Also purchased was 4 toddler size coats, 16 sippy cups and 63 bottles. Infant Crisis Services would not be able to serve these babies without the support of the community.

Bedlam for Babies

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:52:00 +0000

Platt College North is hosting a Baby Item Drive Benefiting Infant Crisis Services. Bedlam for Babies is the utlimate face-off between Oklahoma's two largest univeristies. Infant Crisis Services is challenging fans from both teams to collect necessitities for babies and toddlers that are at risk of going hungry. Platt College North students gathered to decorate boxes for each team. Each student that donates an item will receive a coupon for a free item at McDonalds. All donations with help eliminate childhood hunger in our community. Items in need include: Good Start Soy and Good Start Plus Formulas, Diapers, Baby Shampoo, Baby Wipes, Baby Bottles, and Gently Used Toys. Drop off all items in the lobby at Platt College North.

Platt Central New T-Shirt Design

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:25:00 +0000

Take a look at Central's WINNING T-shirt design submitted by Kristy Roberts of the Surgical Technologist Program.

Pumpkins

noreply@blogger.com (Charity Patton) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:34:00 +0000

Pumpkins... what can I say, but the students at Platt Central ROCK!! Each class was given the task of decorating a pumpkin with the only stipulation being "no carving". Take a look at their creations...

Medical Assistant AM

Medical Assistant PM BEST ALL AROUND

Dental Assistant AM

Dental Assistant PM

Surgical Technologist

Medical Office Administrative Specialist

Practical Nursing AM Freshman

Practical Nursing AM Junior MOST SCARIST

Practical Nursing AM Senior MOST CREATIVE

Practical Nursing PM Freshman

Practical Nursing PM Junior

Pharmacy Technician

Platt North Pumpkin Carving Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Robison) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:20:00 +0000

On October 26, Platt College North Students gathered in the Garde Manger kitchen to participate in the Pumpkin Carving Contest. Approximately 10 students participated in the contest, and six prizes were given out. As halloween music played in the background, students worked incredibly hard for two hours to create their masterpiece. The students had a really great time, and they created some really intersting pumpkins!

1st Place: Stephanie Power

2nd Place: Nicholas Mills

3rd Place: Calvin Castenada

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Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit www.plattcolleges.edu.