History of APSU Medical Technology Program

Plans for the Medical Technology program began in the late 1970's with Dr. Robert T. Crews hired in 1980 to begin the paper and administrative ground works for the program.  Together with Dr. Ben P. Stone, Chair of the Biology Department, and Dr. Robert D. Robison, Dr. Crews found two clinical sites and the program accepted the first group of students in the summer of 1985. With six students, two faculty, and two clinical sites, the program started.  

Since 1986 the program has had 129 students complete the requirements.  In 1992 a third faculty position was added. Nine clinical affiliates have been used at different times since the program began.  In the Spring of 1997, the APSU Medical Technology program was again awarded accreditation, this time for the next seven years. 

After 18 years at APSU, beginning the Medical Technology program and receiving excellent reviews, Dr. Robert T. Crews officially retired at the end of June, 1998.  In June of 1998, Dr. James F. Thompson was named Program Director.  

In June of 1999, at annual Pinning ceremony, the Medical Technology Scholarship was announced and named for Robert T. Crews.  Dr. Crews, the Medical Technology club and Lambda Tau had donated and raised funds until a small amount could be awarded.  The Award was divided into the scholarship and a smaller leadership award and given out for the first time in the fall of 1999. 

In April, 2002, Dr Mary Mayo was named the new Program Director.

In January, 2005, Dr. Robert Robison was named Program Director.