Health Sciences/Nursing Admissions Requirements

While general admission to the college is managed through the Admissions office, placement into the Health Sciences/Nursing Division programs requires additional steps and academic minimums.  These special requirements will vary from program to program and are coordinated through the division and departmental advisors. Once admitted to the college, qualified students will be referred to an advisor after initial registration by the Admissions and Registration Center.  It is very important that students contact their assigned advisor as soon as possible to ensure proper health program entry.  For additional admissions requirements for Health Sciences/Nursing programs at the Greer, Northwest or Brashier campuses, please contact those departments at the appropriate campus directly.

The following outlines the basic additional steps and lists all “special admissions requirements.”

• Allied health and nursing majors must attend a Career Talk session. Please call (864) 250-8195 with questions. See schedule.

• Division advisor — All Health Sciences/Nursing Division applicants must be processed and advised by their health program advisor.  The college Admissions and Registration Center will refer applicants to the health program advisor at the appropriate time.  Students will receive a postcard with their advisor’s name, location and contact information.

• Physical examination — Because health programs include “placements” in clinical agencies as part of each curriculum, all students must have a physical exam prior to clinical placement.  The advisor will provide    applicants with deadline information and a physical exam form to be completed by a licensed, practicing  physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner.  Results of the physical must indicate that the applicant is in good physical and mental health, including an up-to-date immunization record and negative TB screening. The Health Sciences/Nursing Division strongly recommends that all students in health care programs receive the Hepatitis B Vaccine series. This decision should be made in consultation with your physician.  Students will be required to sign a waiver if they choose not to have the vaccine.

• A negative 10-panel drug screen is required for clinical eligibility.  Random drug screens may be performed throughout the programs.  There is a $30 fee assessed for the drug screen.

• Criminal Record Background Check — Students will have a comprehensive multi-state record check conducted  for a minimum of seven years prior to admission.  There is a $35 fee assessed for each of the record checks.  The criminal background check must be crime-free.

• Special Program Requirements — Please refer to each curriculum outline and program overview charts for details.  Advisors will also provide this information.
  

Health Sciences & Nursing Programs at Barton Campus:

• Computed Tomography
  
• Dental Aide
  
• Expanded Duty Dental Assisting
  
• Dental Bridge
  
• Dental Hygiene
  
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  
• Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic
  
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  
• Mammography
  
• Medical Laboratory Technician
  
• Nursing (Associate Degree Nursing) | Admissions Form
  
• Nursing (Licensed Practical Nurse) | Admission Form
  
• Patient Care Technician
  
• Radiologic Technology
  
• Respiratory Care
  
• Surgical Technology | Admissions Form

Health Sciences & Nursing Programs at the Brashier Campus:

• Nursing (Associate Degree Nursing)
• Nursing (Licensed Practical Nurse)
  
• Respiratory Care
  

Health Sciences & Nursing Programs at the Greer Campus:

• Health Information Management
  
• Massage Therapy
  
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
  
• Personal Trainer
  
• Pharmacy Technician
  
• Physical Therapist Assistant

Health Sciences & Nursing Programs at the Northwest Campus:

• Massage Therapy
  
• Small Animal Care
  
• Veterinary Assistant