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, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer), have an active Iowa CNA certification 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.

TEAS POINT WAIVER: Students must earn an overall score of a 60 on the TEAS exam. However, if a student has completed approved general education courses for the nursing program, they may add the points earned for each course based off the following point system:

A final grade of an "A" is worth 3 points, a "B" is worth 2 points and a "C" is worth 1 point. Final transcripts showing the completion of the course must be provided before any credit is given for a class. Students with a course point total between 30-39 are EXEMPT from the TEAS exam. Students with a course point total between 21-29 are only required to earn a 50 on the TEAS exam. Students with 20 or less course points must meet the score of a 60 on the TEAS exam. 

Completed courses that will be considered to receive points are: BIO 175 Human Anatomy, BIO 176 Human Anatomy Lab, MAT 120 College Algebra, PSY 111 Intro to Psychology, BIO 178 Human Physiology, BIO 179 Human Physiology Lab, PSY 121 Developmental Psych, CSC 105 Computer Science, ENG 105 Composition I, SPC 101 Interpersonal Communications, BIO 101 Intro to Biology, MAT 156 Statistics, or BIO 187 Microbiology. 

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 Commercial Driver Training 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 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 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 be a trained dental assistant and DANB certified prior to applying 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.

To be considered for admission to one of the above programs, prospective students must complete an application and submit their High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores. Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. Those who intend to advance to Paramedic must meet the admissions requirements prior to starting EMS590.

In addition to test scores and GPA, all applicants must complete an admissions conference with the Program Director, Medical Director, and Lead Instructor before entering term 4 of the degree program or starting paramedic-level classes.

The Health Information 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 Healthcare Documentation Specialist 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 Health Unit Coordinator 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/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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic Core 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 Pharmacy 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 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, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer), have an active Iowa CNA certification 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.

TEAS POINT WAIVER: Students must earn an overall score of a 60 on the TEAS exam. However, if a student has completed approved general education courses for the nursing program, they may add the points earned for each course based off the following point system:

A final grade of an "A" is worth 3 points, a "B" is worth 2 points and a "C" is worth 1 point. Final transcripts showing the completion of the course must be provided before any credit is given for a class. Students with a course point total between 30-39 are EXEMPT from the TEAS exam. Students with a course point total between 21-29 are only required to earn a 50 on the TEAS exam. Students with 20 or less course points must meet the score of a 60 on the TEAS exam. 

Completed courses that will be considered to receive points are: BIO 175 Human Anatomy, BIO 176 Human Anatomy Lab, MAT 120 College Algebra, PSY 111 Intro to Psychology, BIO 178 Human Physiology, BIO 179 Human Physiology Lab, PSY 121 Developmental Psych, CSC 105 Computer Science, ENG 105 Composition I, SPC 101 Interpersonal Communications, BIO 101 Intro to Biology, MAT 156 Statistics, or BIO 187 Microbiology. 

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, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.