Non-Discrimination Policy: It is the policy of Indian Hills Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).
Indian Hills Community College offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Program Index:
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.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 3.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 98 | 96 | 93 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 262 | 262 | 262 | |
| SAT | 1040 | ||
| ACT | 20 | ||
Child Care Technician
The Child Care 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.
| GPA | |||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 75 | |||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | |||
| SAT | 780 | ||
| ACT | 14 | ||
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
Commercial Driver Training
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.
Criminal Justice
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)
Dental Assisting
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.
| GPA | 2.5 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
Dental Hygiene
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.
| GPA | 3.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 86 | 80 | 85 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 1040 | ||
| ACT | 20 | ||
Early Childhood Associate
The Early Childhood Associate 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.
| GPA | |||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 75 | |||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | |||
| SAT | 780 | ||
| ACT | 14 | ||
Emergency Medical Technician/ Emergency Medical Responder/ Advanced Emergency Medical
Technician
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
Health Information Technology
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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
Healthcare Documentation Specialist
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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| SAT | 780 | ||
| ACT | 14 | ||
Health Unit Coordinator
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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| SAT | 780 | ||
| ACT | 14 | ||
Medical/Insurance Coding
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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| SAT | 780 | ||
| ACT | 14 | ||
Medical Laboratory Technology
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.
| GPA | 2.5 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
Nutrition & Dietary Management
The Nutrition & Dietary Management 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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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.
| GPA | 2.5 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 86 | 80 | 85 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 1040 | ||
| ACT | 20 | ||
Paramedic
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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
Paramedic Core
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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
Pharmacy Technology
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.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 64 | 80 | 60 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
Phlebotomy Technician
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.
| GPA | 2.0* | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 75 | 60 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | ||
| SAT | 780 | ||
| ACT | 14 | ||
*Phlebotomy Tech must meet both GPA & ACT/SAT OR meet 2 of 3 (GPA, Compass Reading, Compass Pre-Alg) (GPA, Accuplacer Reading, Accuplacer Arithmetic)*
Physical Therapist Assistant
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.
| GPA | 3.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 98 | 96 | 93 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 262 | 262 | 262 | |
| SAT | 1040 | ||
| ACT | 20 | ||
Practical Nursing
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.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 2.5 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 86 | 80 | 85 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 960 | ||
| ACT | 18 | ||
Radiologic Technology
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.
| GPA | 3.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Classic | Sentence Skills: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 86 | 80 | 85 | |
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 1040 | ||
| ACT | 20 | ||
Surgical Technology
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.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please
contact Zeke Flick, Director of Human Resources, 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 683-5282; Darlas
Shockley, Executive Dean, Arts & Sciences (students with disabilities), 683-5174;
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago,
IL 60661, phone number 312/730-1560, fax 312/730- 1576.