Pensacola Junior College Health Program Requirements at a Glance

Pensacola Junior College Health Program Requirements At a Glance Students who plan to enter two year health programs must have completed all developmental, preparatory and pre-requisite classes such as preparatory Math or English (when required by CPT scores), PRIOR to entry into the program. For specific program Information, please go to WWW.PJC.EDU, to Students, then to Programs, to print out an information packet. Program Program Testing Requirements Program Director Additional requirements for admission Start Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Health Information Coder-Biller HIM-CT Health Information Management HIM-AAS Health Services Management Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Medical Assisting Medical Office Administration Medical Records Transcription Paramedic Phlebotomy Physical Therapist Assistant CPT* HOBET Reading, 55 HOBET Math: 55 CPT* none CPT* CPT* CPT* TABE TABE CPT* TABE, CPT* Nelson-Denny: 11, Health-Related Math: 25 none CPT* PN Exam Raw Scores of: 24 on Reading, 36 on Academic Aptitude, 42 on Natural Science Health-Related Math: 23, TABE CPT* HOBET Reading: 64, HOBET Math: 64 Health-Related Math: 28, Algebra Test: 16 CPT* NLN: Composite Score 50 Health-Related Math: 26 CPT* Health-Related math: 26 CPT* HOBET Reading: 55, HOBET Math: 55 Nelson Denny: 1, TABE May Open January, May, August August August August, January, May August August August, January August, January May August, January, May August Linda Lambert: llambert@pjc.edu Don Lee: dlee@pjc.edu Steve White: swhite@pjc.edu Donna Shumway: dshumway@pjc.edu Donna Shumway: dshumway@pjc.edu Donna Flynn: dflynn@pjc.edu Jim Kite: jkite@pjc.edu Dale Brewer: dbrewer@pjc.edu Donna Flynn: dflynn@pjc.edu Donna Flynn: dflynn@pjc.edu Don Lee: dlee@pjc.edu Wilma Duncans-Burnett: wduncans-burnett@pjc.edu Cena Harmon: charmon@pjc.edu Mary Turner: mturner@pjc.edu Minimum 2.75 GPA; Observation hours; Pre-requisite classes; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Minimum 2.0 GPA, H/S diploma or GED; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Current Health Professional CPR card (AHA, ARC or ASHI), 2.0 GPA, HS diploma or GED, all transcripts Minimum 2.0 GPA, H/S Diploma or GED; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Minimum 2.0 GPA, H/S diploma or GED; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Minimum 2.0 GPA, H/S diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Minimum 2.0 GPA, High school diploma or GED Minimum 2.0 GPA, Typing Proficiency Test; High school diploma or GED Current Florida EMT Certification; current Health Professional CPR card (AHA, ARC or ASHI) Minimum Vocational 2.0 GPA; must be at least 18 years old; High school diploma or GED Minimum 2.5 GPA, Observation hours; Pre-requisite classes; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Minimum Vocational 2.0 GPA Minimum 2.5 GPA; Observation hours; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Minimum 2.5 GPA, Pre-requisite classes; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Minimum 2.5 GPA, Pre-requisite classes; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Minimum 2.5 GPA; Information pre-orientation sheet; Pre-requisite classes; Achieve a “C” or higher in any required courses Minimum Vocational 2.0 GPA, High school diploma or GED Practical Nursing (LPN) June Radiography June August, January May January August Marilyn Coseo: mcoseo@pjc.edu Carol Stinson: cstinson@pjc.edu Patricia Jones: pjones@pjc.edu Liesa Bromet: lbromet@pjc.edu Pat Miller-Coburn: pmillercoburn@pjc.edu Registered Nurse Registered Nurse – Career Mobility Option Sonography AAS Surgical Technology *The CPT can be replaced with SAT or ACT scores, or prior college work. Please check with College Advisors for specific information. Version 9.28.2009 Visit www.pjc.edu/healthprograms/ for specific information on each program Page 1 Pensacola Junior College Health Program Requirements At a Glance Once you have completed the testing requirements and you receive your scores: Don’t assume you can’t get into a program because of your scores! Please meet with a College Advisor to discuss your scores and eligibility for Health Programs. Tests can be re-taken 90 days after the first attempt (NLN is 6 months), if scores are not adequate for admission. How to apply to a Health Program at Pensacola Junior College All of the following steps must be completed: PJC application form: this form can be filled out on-line by going to PJC.edu and clicking the „Spyglass‟ button or request a copy of the application by calling or visiting an Admissions office on any PJC campus. The form may be returned on-line, by mail, by FAX, or in person. (Specific addresses are on the application form.) A $30 fee is required for a first-time application to PJC. If you have been to PJC before, but it has been over one year since you attended, be sure to update your application with Admissions – no fee is required. Telephone numbers for Admissions Offices on each campus are listed below. Official college transcripts for all prior education must be received by the college. The form with instructions can be found on-line at, http://www.pjc.edu/formsapps/admissionsForms/transcrp.pdf , or by contacting Admissions office on any campus (see telephone numbers listed below). Official high school transcript must be received by the college. apps/admissionsForms/transcrp.pdf, or at Admissions office on any PJC campus. The form with instructions can be found on-line at http://www.pjc.edu/forms- For Degree (Two-Year) Programs: College Placement Testing (CPT) within the past two years, or its equivalent, as determined by PJC Advisor. Note: any developmental courses required by CPT testing must be completed prior to entry into the program. Questions regarding any of the above should be directed to Admissions on any campus. Please be sure to keep your address, telephone number and email current on College Records. You can call the Admissions Office on any campus to update your address or telephone number. REMEMBER: all official information from the College will come to your Pirate Mail Address. Check it regularly! Health-Related Program Application: You must apply to the specific program you wish to enter. The Health-Related Program Application can be found on-line at http://www.pjc.edu/forms-apps/admissionsForms/HealthRelated_app.pdf, or at an Admissions office on any campus. This form may be used to apply to multiple Health programs. There is no fee for this application. The online application must be faxed or mailed, or turned in at the Admissions Office on any campus. Additional requirements: All students must complete a background check, & drug screen before entry into the program. Once accepted, all students must complete a, health examination and document and/or update immunization status. Students must meet the minimum technical standards set for the requested program. Some programs have other additional requirements. Please review Health Programs at a Glance for more information, or go to www.pjc.edu/healthprograms/ for program-specific information. Seats in a program are assigned on a “first qualified, first placed” system. Once an applicant has met all admission requirements for a particular program, the student is assigned a dated position on the candidate list. Students are selected for admission to a program based upon their placement on the candidate list. Please notify Health Admissions (850-484-2210) if you no longer wish to be considered for a program. IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET WITH A WARRINGTON ADVISOR: 850-484-2270 To schedule admission testing, call the testing center at 484-1076 (Warrington), 484-1656 (Pensacola) To speak to the Admissions Office at Warrington, call 484-2270, Pensacola, call 484-1600, Milton call 484-4410 Questions about Financial Aid? Call 484-2349 (Warrington) Also, you can go to http://www.pjc.edu/students/studentsAskPjc.aspx to ask questions online Version 9.28.2009 Visit www.pjc.edu/healthprograms/ for specific information on each program Page 2