NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Allied Health announces the appointments of Rebecca Farmer, MSRS, RT(R)(M), as School of Allied Health department head and Megan Wedgeworth as program director of the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences.
NSU’s School of Allied Health houses the university’s programs in undergraduate radiologic science and diagnostic medical sonography and prepares highly skilled professionals who play vital roles across the healthcare system. Graduate programs are available in radiologic science and allied health. There are two online bachelor’s completion programs offered in radiologic science and allied health as well. The school also offers certificate programs in invasive cardiovascular, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Farmer is a tenured associate professor at NSU’s School of Allied Health. She completed her radiologic technology education at NSU in 1993, then obtained her master’s from Midwestern State University in 2003 and is currently enrolled at Louisiana Tech in the doctoral program for educational leadership. Farmer has been active with national and state radiologic science organizations and has presented and published locally and nationally many times. She is married with four children and two grandchildren. In her spare time, Farmer is active in her church and enjoys hunting, fishing, scrapbooking and traveling with her family.
“It is an honor to be named department head of such a distinguished program with talented faculty,” Farmer said. “I am excited about the future and look forward to expanding and enhancing the outstanding programs within our School of Allied Health.”
Wedgeworth graduated from NSU in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (BSRS) degree and worked at North Caddo Medical Center for two years before going to Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, where she spent over nine years doing diagnostic and computed tomography. She joined NSU as a clinical adjunct instructor in January 2021 and was hired as an assistant professor in October 2021. She served as clinical coordinator from January 2023 until she was promoted to the BSRS program director position.
“I am excited to be named the new BSRS program director for the School of Allied Health. I am looking forward to the potential growth of our BSRS degrees,” she said.
NSU’s School of Allied Health equips students with the knowledge, clinical training and professional competencies necessary to excel in today’s healthcare environment. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, community engagement and workforce development, the School partners with regional healthcare providers to ensure students gain real-world experience while serving the needs of patients and communities. Alumni of the School of Allied Health are recognized for their expertise, leadership and compassionate care, making a meaningful impact in hospitals, clinics, academic learning centers and beyond.
Information on NSU’s School of Allied Health is available at https://www.nsula.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/consah/school-of-allied-health/