HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS

TCL Health Sciences Programs Nursing Central Sterile Processing Radiology Technology Surgical Technology Physical Therapy Assistant Medical Assisting Massage Therapy

Dean of Health Sciences Dr. Glenn Levicki DHA, MSRS, R.T. (R) (MR) (CT)

Health Sciences Advisor Amanda Barney 843-525-8326 abarney@tcl.edu

Interim Program Director: Vandy Amason, MSN, RN, CMSRN Nursing Program Interim Program Director: Vandy Amason, MSN, RN, CMSRN

Accepts 40 students Fall & Spring Accredited: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Fall and Spring Entry Accepts 40 students Fall & Spring

3 Different Options RN Option (Fall & Spring) PN Option (Fall entry only) Diploma 3 semesters Fall, Spring, & graduate Summer 42 credits Eligible for NCLEX-PN exam (LPN) RN Option (Fall & Spring) Associate Degree 4 semesters 68 credits Eligible for NCLEX-RN exam (RN) LPN-RN (Fall & Spring) Enter 2nd year, first semester Complete in 3 semesters 3 Different Options Multi entry/Multi exit Program

Radiologic Technology Acting Program Director: Erika Johnson, BS, R.T. (R) (ARRT)

Eligible for national registry exam to obtain RT (R). Accredited: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Fall entry only Associate Degree 6 semesters Accepts 14-16 students Eligible for national registry exam to obtain RT (R).

Physical Therapy Assistant Program Director: Dr. Vicki Daniel, PT, DPT

Accredited: Fall entry only Associate Degree Accepts 16 students Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Fall entry only Associate Degree 5 semesters Accepts 16 students Eligible for National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for licensure

Program Director: JoLane Collins, CST, ATC, MA.Ed., CBSPD, FAST Surgical Technology Program Director: JoLane Collins, CST, ATC, MA.Ed., CBSPD, FAST

2 Different Options Associates Degree Diploma Accredited: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Fall entry only 3 Semesters Accepts 12-15 students Eligible for national certification exam CBSTD (Certified Surgical Technologist) Accredited: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Fall entry only Combined Central Sterile Processing Certificate & Surgical Technology Diploma 5 semesters Accepts 12-15 students Eligible for national certification exam Central Sterile Processing Certification Exam CBSTD (Certified Surgical Technologist) 2 Different Options Multi entry/Multi exit Program

Central Sterile Processing Program Director: JoLane Collins, CST, ATC, MA.Ed., CBSPD, FAST

Eligible for national certification exam Accredited: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Fall and Spring entry Certificate 2 semesters Accepts 12-15 students Eligible for national certification exam Central Sterile Processing Certification Exam CBSTD (Certified Surgical Technologist)

Program Director: Jaclyn Valenti, RMA, AS, BA, MEd. Medical Assisting Program Director: Jaclyn Valenti, RMA, AS, BA, MEd.

Accredited: Fall entry Certificate Accepts 15 students Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Fall entry Certificate 3 Semesters Accepts 15 students Eligible for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA) for certification

Program Director: Denise Van Nostran, LMT, BCTMB, BM, MM Massage Therapy Program Director: Denise Van Nostran, LMT, BCTMB, BM, MM

Accredited: Fall entry only Certificate program Accepts Commission for Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) Fall entry only Certificate program 3 semesters Accepts 16 students (day) 8 students (evening/Saturday) Graduates complete Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX), leading to Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Deadline Dates for Applications to Health Science Programs Central Sterile Processing Entry: Spring 2020 Deadline: September 3rd 2019 Entry: Fall 2020 Deadline: Jan-April 2020 Medical Assisting Massage Therapy Nursing Entry: Spring 2020 Deadline: September 3rd 2019 Entry: Fall 2020 Deadline: Jan-April 2020 Radiologic Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Deadline Dates for Applications to Health Science Programs

TEAS TEST Which Programs need the TEAS test? Nursing Radiology Technology Physical Therapy Assistant Surgical Technology What is the TEAS test? Entrance Test Tests on: English, Reading, Math, Science Skills How many times can you take the TEAS test? 3 times in a 12 month period How long are the TEAS scores good for? 3 years at TCL How long does the TEAS test take to complete? About 3 ½ hours All computerized Results printed upon completion Is there a study guide? Yes- Available at our TCL Bookstore TEAS Study Guide $68.95 TEAS Study Guide Bar Chart $ 6.95 plus tax (price subject to change) What is the cost of the TEAS test at TCL? $60 for TCL Students Where do I go to take the TEAS? Call to make an appointment: 843-470-8400 Testing Center in Building 2 TEAS TEST

FAQ’s What accreditation does TCL have? Southern Accreditation of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Do Math and Science courses have an expiration? 7 years FAQ’s

How do I get started? Apply to TCL at www.tcl.edu Request ALL official college and high school/ GED transcripts be sent to TCL Admissions office Meet with Health Science advisor (Amanda Barney) Take entrance exam (TEAS Test) if needed per program requirements Apply by published deadlines