Health Sciences Program Admissions

While general admission to the college is managed through the Admissions office, placement into the Health Sciences programs requires additional steps and academic minimums. These special requirements will vary from program to program and are coordinated prior to admission through the school and departmental advisors. For additional admissions requirements for Health Sciences programs, please contact those departments directly.

Students working toward acceptance in select Health Sciences programs are now classified as an Associate of Science major. Want to know more? Check out our FAQ section.

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Career Talk Session - Students planning to enter a Health Sciences program major must attend a Career Talk session. See Schedule »
Advisor - All School of Health Sciences 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 their advisor’s name, location and contact information.
Physical examination - Because health program curriculums include “placements” in clinical agencies, all students must have a physical exam prior to clinical placement. The programs will provide applicants with deadline information and a physical exam form to be completed by a licensed, practicing physician, or nurse practitioner. Exam results must indicate the applicant is in good physical and mental health, including an up-to-date immunization record and negative TB screening. Please also refer to the current Immunization Policy (pdf).
Vaccine - Health Sciences 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.
Drug screen - 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. See the policy (pdf) »
Criminal 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 record check. The criminal background check must be crime-free. See the policy (pdf) »
Special program requirements - Please refer to each curriculum outline and program overview charts for details. Advisors will also provide this information.

ADVISING

Once admitted to the college, qualified students will complete an online orientation. Upon completion of this online orientation, students will sign up for a Planning and Advising for Student Success (PASS) session where they will complete registration for their first semester and will be assigned an advisor. Students will make appointments with their assigned advisor prior to registration opening each subsequent semester. The School of Health Sciences has a Divisional Advising Center (DAC) that is located on the Barton Campus in Building 122 / Suite 100.

Current radiographers who are interested in the Computed Tomography program should contact Lacy Kelly for advising.
Current radiographers who are interested in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging program should contact Pam Anthony for advising.
Current RNs that are interested in advanced courses through our Post-RN/Nursing Specialties courses, please contact Barbara Nickles or Tina Strutton.
Massage Therapy and Personal Trainer students should call (864) 250-3001.