Special Requirements for Admission to Specific Allied Health Programs
Nursing
In addition to the general Health Science requirements, entrance
into the Nursing Curriculum has, as minimum requirements, the
following: (Note: The College reserves the right to select the
most qualified applicants.)
- Successful completion of the following high school or college level courses:
one year of algebra, one year of biology, and one year of chemistry
with final grades of at least "C."
- Rank in the upper two fifths of the high school graduating
class. Minimum college G.P.A. 2.0.
- Nursing Entrance Test (NET)
- Students who seek to transfer from an NLN approved Registered
Nursing program must call the Nursing Department to obtain materials
they will need to initiate the transfer procedure.
- Verification by signature of Required Essential Cognitive
and Physical Functions of nursing students.
PA State Board of Nursing advises that a person convicted of
any felonious act may be prohibited from licensure.
Dental Assisting
Class size is based upon the clinical facilities available.
The College reserves the right to select the most qualified applicants.
In addition to the admissions criteria for Health Science Programs,
admission to the Dental Assisting Program has the following minimum
requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited secondary school or high school
equivalency diploma (GED).
- Average to above average high school grades. College GPA
of 2.0 or above.
- Verification by signature of Required Essential Cognitive
and Physical Functions of dental assisting students.
Dental Hygiene
Class size is based upon the clinical facilities available.
The College reserves the right to select the most qualified applicants.
In addition to the admissions criteria for Health Science Programs,
admission to the Dental Hygiene Program has the following minimum
requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited secondary school or high school
equivalency diploma.
- Completion of one year of high school or college level algebra, biology
and chemistry with final grades of "C" or above.
- Average to above average high school grades. College GPA
of 2.0 or above.
- Verification by signature of Required Essential Cognitive
and Physical Functions of dental hygiene students.
Conviction of a felonious act may result in denial of licensure
by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Course)
In addition to the General Health Science Admission requirements,
entrance to the Paramedic courses (EMS 201, EMS 202, EMS 203)
has the following minimum requirements: (Note: The College reserves
the right to select the most qualified applicants.)
- Graduation from an accredited secondary school or high school
equivalency diploma.
- Information session with the EMS Program Representative.
- Be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania
Department of Health, Division of Emergency Health Service pertaining
to EMT training and practice.
Surgical Technology
In addition to the General Health Science Admission requirements,
entrance to the Surgical Technology Program has, as the minimum
requirements, the following: (Note: The College reserves the right
to select the most qualified applicants.)
- Graduation from an accredited secondary school or high school
equivalency diploma. There is particular emphasis on the student's
record in the area of Science.
- Successful completion of the following high school or college level courses
one year of algebra, one year of biology and one year of chemistry with final grades of at least "C".
- Verification by signature of Required Essential Cognitive
and Physical Functions of surgical technology students.
Respiratory Therapy
In addition to the General Health Science Admission requirements,
entrance into the Respiratory Therapy Program has, as minimum
requirements, the following: (Note: The College reserves the right
to select the most qualified applicants.)
- Graduation from an accredited secondary school or high school
equivalency diploma, or Special Student status as approved by
the Program Director.
- Successful completion of the following high school or college level courses with final grades of at least a "C":
one year of algebra, one year of biology, and one year of chemistry.
- Rank in the upper two-fifths of the high school graduating
class. (Note: When an applicant has been out of high school for
several years, the Admissions Committee may waive this requirement
if special circumstances exist.)
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