Admission Requirements

Students must have the following in order to be considered for program admission:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Have taken a minimum of 15 credit hours of college-level course work.
3. Have completed the following college-level courses with a grade of ‘C’ or higher (C- and below is not accepted):
   • Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   • Human Anatomy and Physiology II
   • Intermediate Algebra
   • English Composition
   • Communication/Public Speaking
4. Must demonstrate the ability to work in a health care environment:  Demonstrate compassion, understanding, and be able to work with a diverse population of people and under fast paced and sometimes stressful conditions.  Must be mature, open-minded and professional, with excellent communication skills.
5. Must pass pre-enrollment physical examination including substance abuse screening.
6. Must submit signed form indicating that he/she understands and can comply with physical and cognitive standards of the profession (see attached physical and cognitive standards).