Carol Tanner
PA-C
Spanish Fork, UT
Specialties
Adolescent Medicine, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Psychiatry / Mental Health, Urgent Care, Women's Health
Details
Professional Achievements:
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Master’s Project (University of Utah Physician Assistant Program, Salt Lake City, UT)
The Glycemic Effects of Metformin on Obese Children Recently Diagnosed or Who are at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Master's Thesis (Temple University, Philadelphia, PA)
The Correlation of the Physiological Parameters of a Continuous Ramp Protocol versus a
Steady-State Incremental Protocol (James Protocol)
Stress Testing Background
Familiarity with the following procedures:
Resting and Exercise EKG's, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Strength Tests, Pulmonary Function, Body Composition and Residual Lung Volume, Respiratory Gas Analysis
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association: BLS, ACLS
HONORS and AWARDS
2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award, Maumee High School Alumni Association
2012 Who's Who For Executives and Professionals
2005 Empire Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
2002 University of Utah – Diane Tempest Scholarship
2001 3rd in class – Didactic Portion of University of Utah PA Program
1995-97 Graduate Teaching Assistant (BYU)
1995-98 Golden Key National Honor Society
1984 Mortar Board Honorary Society
1982-84 University of Southern California Scholarship
1982 TEXNIKOI, Engineering Honorary
1981 American Business Women Scholarship
1980-82 Ohio State University Scholarship
MEDICAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2019-2020 Advisory Board Member,
Utah Valley University
Physician Assistant Program, Orem, UT
2019 Instructor, Healthy Lifestyle Workshops
Hillside Medical Clinic, Salem, UT
Teach diabetes education, nutrition and various health topics
2018 Medical Advisor, Sino-American Cultural Program Exchange
2018-2020 Advisory Board Member,
Provo College
Medical Assisting Program, Provo, UT
2014-2015 Advisory Board Member,
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Physician Assistant Program, Provo, UT
2010-2013 Instructor, Healthy Lifestyles Workshops,
Utah Valley Pediatrics, Provo, UT
Teach nutrition and exercise classes to patients and families
1999-2000 Volunteer, Intermountain Health Care Physician Group, Orem UT
1995 Volunteer, Intermountain Health Care Physical Therapy Clinic,
Salt Lake City, UT
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
2000-Present American Academy of Physician Assistants
2000-Present Utah Academy of Physician Assistants
2014-Present American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants
2010-2019 Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
1987-2001 North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine
1984-98 American College of Sports Medicine
1983-84 President, USC-Associated Society of Biomedical Engineers
1980-82 President, Ohio State University Figure Skating Club
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
2019-2021 President, Spanish Fork Kiwanis Chapter
Serving the South Utah County community in monthly service projects. Presides over all Spanish Fork Kiwanis meetings.
2014-2019 Humanitarian Services
Little Yellow School House, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Multiple trips to school for special needs children, provided help with painting classrooms, cleaning up school grounds, assisted with music
therapy sessions; also provided hygiene kits and school supplies.
2009-2019 Youth Services Director, Spanish Fork Kiwanis Chapter
Oversee scholarships and awards for students in local elementary schools, junior highs, and high schools. Advisor of area high school Key Clubs; Help carry out monthly service projects.
2007- Present Spanish Fork Kiwanis Chapter, Member
Serving the South Utah County community in monthly service projects.
2007–2010 Spanish Fork-Salem Junior Miss Scholarship Program Director
Serving Spanish Fork and Salem communities in recruitment of high school contestants, obtaining community sponsors, overseeing all committees and production of event
2005-2009 Spanish Fork and Maple Mountain High Schools PTA Council
2003-2005 School Community Council Member, Canyon Elementary
1993-Present PTA Board Member, Altara Elementary School (Sandy, UT); Larsen Elementary, Canyon Elementary (Spanish Fork, UT); Spanish Fork Middle School (Spanish Fork, UT), Diamond Fork Junior High (Spanish Fork, UT), Maple Mountain High School (Spanish Fork, UT), American Leadership Academy (Spanish Fork, UT)
- Spirit Leader (2014-2015)
- President (1998-99, 2010-11)
- President-Elect (1997-98)
- Newsletter Editor (1994-1999)
1995-2000 Brownie and Junior Girl Scout Leader, Spanish Fork, UT
1991-1993 Instructor, Seattle Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Seattle, WA
Taught classes for children ages 18 months to 7 years. Classes included: age appropriate aerobic activities designed to improve muscle tone, endurance, coordination, flexibility & strength.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Original Papers:
Tanner CS, Heise CT, Barber G. Correlation of the physiological parameters of a
continuous ramp versus an incremental James exercise protocol. American Journal of
Cardiology 67(1991):309-12.
Kurer CC, Tanner CS, Vetter VL. Electrophysiological findings after Fontan repair of functional single ventricle. Journal of American College of Cardiology 17(1991):174-81.
Kurer CC, Tanner CS, Vetter VL. Perioperative arrythmias after Fontan repair. Circulation 82(1990) supp IV: 190-94.
Vetter VL, Tanner CS, Hardy CE. Electrophysiologic studies after arterial switch repair
of d-transposition of the great arteries. Journal of American College of Cardiology
12(1988):229-37.
Vetter VL, Tanner CS, Horowitz LN. Inducible atrial flutter after the Mustard repair of d-transposition of the great arteries. American Journal of Cardiology 61(1988):428-435.
Vetter VL, Tanner CS, Horowitz LN. Electrophysiologic consequences of the Mustard repair of d-transposition of the great arteries. Journal of American College of Cardiology 10(1987):1265-73.
Abstracts:
Tanner CS, Mone SM, Cassell CA. Establishing a pediatric cardiopulmonary exercise training program. North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine Meeting, September 1990.
Tanner CS, Heise CT, Barber G. Correlation of the physiological parameters of a continuous ramp versus an incremental (James) protocol. Pediatric Exercise Science 2(1990):93.
Barber G., Tanner C, Heise C. The change in lung diffusion capacity with exercise in a normal pediatric population. Pediatric Exercise Science 2(1990):89.
Barber G, Tanner C, Heise C. The change in lung diffusion capacity with exercise in a normal pediatric population. Presented at the World Congress in Thailand, 1989.
Barber G, Tanner C, Heise C. The change in lung diffusion capacity with exercise in a normal pediatric population. Circulation 80(1989) supp II:II-473.
Kurer CC, Tanner CS, Vetter VL. Perioperative arrhythmias after Fontan repair. Circulation 80(1989) supp II:II-363.
O'Brien JJ, Barber G, Heise CT, Tanner CS, Vetter VL. Effects of position and exercise on the QT interval in children. Journal of American College of Cardiology 13(1989):171A.
Kurer CC, Tanner CS, Vetter VL. Electrophysiologic consequences of Fontan repair. American Journal of Cardiology 62(1988):510.
Vetter VL, Tanner C, Hardy CE. Electrophysiologic studies after arterial switch repair of d-transposition of the great arteries. Journal of American College of Cardiology 9(1986):165A.
McKellop H, Ebramzadeh E, Tanner C. Initial fixation of press fit total hip prostheses.
University of So. California Graduate Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, June 1985.
Work History
Physician Assistant - Certified — July, 2021 to present
Physician Assistant-Certified, Behavioral Health Specialists — December, 2020 to present
Education History
University of Utah
August, 2000 to August, 2002
Temple University
September, 1987 to December, 1990
University of Southern California
August, 1982 to May, 1984
Ohio State University
September, 1978
