Admissions Criteria

The Associate Degree Nursing Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts,  have an active Iowa CNA certification & proof of completion of a 76 hour CNA course, and take the TEAS examination. Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. As of January 1, 2022, we will no longer accept TEAS tests that were administered online. We will only accept TEAS test results for tests that were taken in-person.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Criminal Justice Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts. Students must pass a criminal background check, (fee for check $20.00) to check for convictions that would keep the student from being able to complete the firearms course or gain employment after graduation. 

Note: Please be aware that there are unique pre–employment qualifications for positions in this field, which may include passing extensive criminal and character background checks, physical requirements, polygraph testing, oral boards, drug screening, and/or other requirements pertinent to current hiring practices.

Download the Criminal Justice Background Check Forms

(Required as part of the admissions process)

The Dental Assisting Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students who take the Accuplacer must meet minimum Writting, Reading & Arithmetic scores to be considered. Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Dental Hygiene Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. 

Students must have  completed an accredited Dental Assisting program OR have completed at least 3 years of on-the-job training as a dental assistant and DANB Certification in order to qualify for the Dental Hygiene Program.  Please apply for our Dental Assisting program first if you do not meet these qualifications.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Medical/Insurance Coding Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. The OTA Program requires 10 observation hours.  Hours may be completed after admission but are due on the first day of Fall Term.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Phlebotomy Technician Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

*Phlebotomy Tech must meet both GPA & ACT/SAT OR meet 2 of 3 (GPA, Compass Reading, Compass Pre-Alg) (GPA, Accuplacer Reading, Accuplacer Arithmetic)*

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. The PTA Program requires 40 observation hours. An alternative to observation hours is available due to the COVID 19 pandemic.  Contact PTA Program Director for details. Hours may be completed after admission but are due on the first day of Fall Term.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Practical Nursing Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts,  have an active Iowa CNA certification & proof of 76 hours CNA course completion, and take the TEAS examination. Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. As of January 1, 2022, we will no longer accept TEAS tests that were administered online.  We will only accept TEAS test results for tests that were taken in-person.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Radiologic Technology Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.

Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.

The Surgical Technology Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry.  To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts.  Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. Additional screening may be required by Kirkwood Community College.