Faculty Profiles | Westervelt College

	A. Kapsalis, Medical Faculty Kapsalis is a Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 14-years experience in retail and hospital environments, including 12 years at University Hospital. Certifications include Cytoxic Drug Preparation as well as IV Program. She is currently working in a community pharmacy with hands-on experience in a variety of software programs.
	C. LaPlante, Medical Faculty A Registered Nurse with a strong background teaching at the college level, LaPlante also possesses a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and is trained as a Social Service Worker. She is also qualified in Emergency, Intensive Care Units, Medical, Surgical, Chronic, Rehabilitation, Palliative, and Long Term Care.
	G. Bing-Wo, B.Sc.Phm., Medical Faculty A graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Brings with him over ten-years experience in retail pharmacy management & customer service. Currently working at a local pharmacy as a pharmacist. A well-qualified instructor with experience leading patient education & drug information seminars.
	J. Bristo, MLT, Medical Faculty A Certified Medical Lab Technologist with over 20 years experience in both hospital and private laboratories. Strong background in hematology, chemistry and phlebotomy. A Certified instructor with experience teaching and developing curriculum. Member of the Society of Medical Technologists and CMSLA.
	M.C. Everaert, Medical Faculty A certified Pharmacy Technician with 25 years retail experience as a primary technician as well as a background in nursing and group home dispensing. Currently employed in a community pharmacy with expertise in various pharmacy software systems. Member of the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians.
	A. Douglas, Medical Faculty A Registered Massage Therapist with many years experience as an RMT. Brings with her knowledge and practice in myofascial release, MVA & WSIM rehabilitation treatments, and pregnancy and infant massage. Has worked in a variety of settings and currently runs her own massage therapy practice.
	S. Carmichael, Medical Faculty A Registered Massage Therapist with many years experience as an RMT and instructor at the college level. Brings with her the knowledge in clinical practice as well as in curriculum development. Currently employed at a local clinic and assisting with staff and client growth.
	D. Beldman, Medical Faculty A Registered Massage Therapist with many years experience as an RMT and instructor at the college level. Brings with her the practice and knowledge of rehabilitation, injury prevention, pregnancy treatments and relaxation. Currently employed at a local clinic and is expanding into her own business.
	C. Dashford, Medical Faculty 29 years experience in diagnostic imaging including nuclear medicine, MRI, General Ultrasound and Echo-cardiology. Bachelor of Science, Technical Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Post Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Owned and operated independent ultrasound clinic for 17 years. Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology.
	J. Brown, Medical Faculty Graduate from the University of Western Ontario with an honours degree in Anthropology, specializing in Biological Archaeology and Human Anatomy Variations. Certified instructor through the Red Cross as a First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, along with many years experience teaching and working in the Health Care field
	C. Holmes, Medical Faculty A Registered Practical Nurse with 34 full- time years of nursing in a general hospital with experience in Obstetric,. Medical/Surgical, Chronic/Complex Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care. Currently a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) & Registered Practical Nurses of Ontario (RPNAO).
	A. Rigg, Medical Faculty A graduate from the University of Waterloo and Brock University, with a Bachelor in Adult Education with emphasis . Brings over thirty years experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in both hospital and private laboratories, with special expertise in pre-analytical procedures. Currently a member of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologies (CMLTO), Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory (CSMLS) and the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT).
	A. Roby, Medical Faculty A Certified Medical Lab Assistant Technician with 12 years experience. Over 8 years teaching experience at the College Level. Currently employed in the Pathology department with London Health Sciences Centre and a member of the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT).
	V. Surti, Medical Faculty A graduate and International Alumni Ambassador from the University of Brighton, U.K. Community pharmacist since 1976 with certification in Level 1 Women’s Health & completion of CoaguChek Level 1 & 2. Past member of ‘Council for a Tobacco-Free Community’. Health facilitator at the Prenatal Health Fair for over 10 years. Health promotions also include presentations to the Canadian Mental Health Association and Women’s Association, and extensive publications in several newspaper for 11 years
	P. Hills, Medical Faculty A Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years experience in both hospital and retail pharmacy practices. Canadian Drugstore Outstanding Service Award winner for home health care excellence. Certifications include IV therapy, cytotoxic drug preparation, compression therapy, ostomy and colostomy resource, sports medicine, and wound care. Member of CDEA, CAPT, and CPTEA. Currently working in a community pharmacy as a senior staff member in the home health care department as well as clinics and education.

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