End the Health Sciences Admissions Confusion Jessica Blake & Jenni Smith Health Sciences Counselors October 16, 2009

Why is Health Sciences Admissions so confusing? Students (staff/faculty) are unclear about program of study There is a different process and minimum course requirements Health care offers lots of options Students are unclear about where to go and when to apply

What is the process for all PCC students to apply? Fill out a general application to the college Submit official transcripts from high school/proof of GED/college or university course work Take the placement test - if no college level English and/or math has been completed (can use SAT scores) See an advisor that specializes in the area of interest

How does this process differ for Health Sciences? Advisors for AGE Technical Required to take specific course work Complete an Orientation Session Complete a Health Sciences Application Wait for notification of acceptance

What is AGE? AGE - Associate in General Education AGE “Technical” - general application track for Health Sciences students Same as the old GOT “Holding Tank” for students until formally accepted into a program Timeframe depends on program and acceptance

What is the Health Sciences Admissions Process? Step by step guide created (available online, AGE advisors, & in counselor’s offices) to walk students through the processStep by step guide created (available online, AGE advisors, & in counselor’s offices) to walk students through the process Steps may be slightly different depending on programSteps may be slightly different depending on program Degree students spend time completing general education requirements – earning points for competitive programsDegree students spend time completing general education requirements – earning points for competitive programs Separate application process during specified application periodsSeparate application process during specified application periods

Is there an entrance exam? Did require HOBET = Health Occupations Basic Entrance TestDid require HOBET = Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test NOW - no more entrance examNOW - no more entrance exam

What are the Health Sciences Programs? 10 Degree Programs10 Degree Programs –(5 semesters minimum once in the program) 7 Diploma Programs7 Diploma Programs –(2-3 semesters once in the program) 6 Certificate Programs6 Certificate Programs –(1-2 semesters once in the program)

What are the Health Sciences Programs? Most programs involve direct patient care Most degree programs have competitive based admissions Diploma and certificate programs are usually advanced options –Exceptions: HIT, Medical Assisting, HUC

What is direct patient care? Hands-on medical care or servicesHands-on medical care or services Ex: injections, caring for wounds, collecting samples of bodily fluids, physically manipulating patients, etc.Ex: injections, caring for wounds, collecting samples of bodily fluids, physically manipulating patients, etc.

What are the degree programs? Medical SonographyMedical Sonography Nursing (RN)Nursing (RN) Health Information TechnologyHealth Information Technology Medical AssistingMedical Assisting Nuclear Medicine TechnologyNuclear Medicine Technology Occupational Therapy AssistantOccupational Therapy Assistant PolysomnographyPolysomnography RadiographyRadiography Respiratory TherapyRespiratory Therapy Therapeutic MassageTherapeutic Massage

What are the degree requirements? –2.5 GPA –Orientation session –Science/Math course requirements –Program specific requirements »CPR »NA I

What are the specialty programs? Diploma Certificate Health Information Technology-CodingHealth Information Technology-Coding EchocardiographyEchocardiography Medical DosimetryMedical Dosimetry Nuclear MedicineNuclear Medicine Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance ImagingComputed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Positron Emission TomographyPositron Emission Tomography Radiation TherapyRadiation Therapy Health Unit CoordinatorHealth Unit Coordinator Medical Assisting Clinical Certificate (“Boot Camp”)Medical Assisting Clinical Certificate (“Boot Camp”) Positron Emission Tomography (PET)Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Computed Tomography (CT)Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) PolysomnographyPolysomnography

–Years of experience or direct patient care –Previous degree –Licensure –Recommendation letters –Job shadowing –Clinical placement –GPA (may be 2.5 or higher) –Interview What are the specialty requirements?

When a student expresses interest in Health Sciences… Send them to the Goess Student Center – Rm 120 and ask to speak to a counselor Or refer them to the websites… –Health Sciences Admissions sciences/admissions/ –Health Sciences Orientation sciences/admissions/Health-Sciences-Orientation.html –Specific Programs –Explore Health Careers

What is our goal? To keep… Students from looking like this Staff and faculty from looking like this

What is the difference between… Advisor –Course sequencing –Register for classes if needed –Assistance with student educational plan –Inform of application deadlines (best time to apply) Counselor –First and/or last point of contact for student –Application/counseling session –Point calculation and requirements –Know differences between programs to discuss options with students

Any Questions? Thanks for coming!