​​​​Welcome to the College of Health Professions

Our Mission

The College of Health Professions is committed to preparing exemplary future professionals who are leaders in their chosen fields through collaboration, innovation and experiential learning.

Our Vision

The College of Health Professions will advance health care and human service through nationally distinguished programs with emphasis on health promotion, evidence-based practice, innovative education, scholarship and service within the community.


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The College of Health Professions (COHP) programs were ranked high by College Factual in 2025!

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Dean's Welcome


The COHP endeavors to provide high-quality and innovative academic programs that prepare students for meaningful lives and productive careers. I invite you to take a closer look at everything that the COHP has to offer!

The COHP is comprised of departments:

Anatomy, Neuroscience, and Health Sciences;
Diagnostic Services;
Nursing;
Occupational Therapy;
Physical Therapy;
Physician Assistant; and
Social Work and Healthcare Services.
 

The COHP capitalizes on the symbiotic relationships between the departments to develop advanced academic opportunities, enhance student mentoring, and conduct interprofessional education activities.



Health professions classes


Nursing students learning hands-on.


The COHP is fortunate to be housed on the UF main campus, in the following ten buildings: 1. Anatomy, Neuroscience and Health Sciences Building (1330 North Main Street), 2. Edward and Joyce Brewer Center for Health Sciences (340 College Street), 3. Center for Health Professions in Partnership with Blanchard Valley Health System (415 College Street), 4. Diagnostic Services Building (401 Trenton Avenue), 5. The Haven (425 Frazer Street). 6. Occupational Therapy Adaptive Living House (405 College Street), 7. Physical Therapy Annex (349 Trenton Avenue), 8. Morey Hall (1129 N. Cory Street), 9. Physical Therapy Student Resource Building (401 College Street), and 10. The Village (424 Frazer Street). The COHP provides students with access to: a cadaver lab, classroom spaces, meeting spaces, laboratories, and research laboratories.


Cadaver lab on campus at the University of Findlay.


The COHP offers a multitude of pathways to success: 


COHP offers Certificates:
  1. Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  2. Echocardiography
  3. Gerontology
  4. Health Informatics
  5. Nuclear Medicine Technology
  6. Substance Use Disorder

 

COHP offers undergraduate degrees​

  1. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate of Arts (AA)),
  2. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Bachelor of Science (BS)),
  3. Echocardiography (AA),
  4. Echocardiography | University of Findlay,
  5. Exercise Science for Health Professions (BS),
  6. Healthcare Management (BS),
  7. Medical Laboratory Science | University of Findlay,
  8. Nuclear Medicine | University of Findlay,
  9. Nuclear Medicine | University of Findlay,
  10. Nursing | University of Findlay,
  11. Social Work Degree | University of Findlay,
  12. Strength & Conditioning,
  13. Wellness & Health Promotion (BS).

 

 

COHP offers minors:

  1. Coaching
  2. Gerontology
  3. Healthcare Management
  4. Strength & Conditioning
  5. Substance Use Disorder

 

 

COHP offers graduate degrees:

  1. Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD),
  2. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) (Traditional),
  3. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) (Weekend Physical Therapist Assistant to Doctor of Physical Therapy Bridge Program),
  4. Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Healthcare Management concentration,
  5. Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT),
  6. Master of Physician Assistant (MPA),
  7. Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI).



We invite you to become a student in the College of Health Professions where students are prepared for meaningful lives and productive careers.




Dean of the College of Health Professions Rick States.


Richard B. States, DHSc, CNMT, RT (N)(ARRT)
​Dean, College of Health Professions
Phone: 419-434-4677
Email: [email protected]