2012 2013 academic program overview

First-time College Student

HSCompletion

Transfer Student Only

All Students (both first-time, H.S. Completion and transfer)

High School GPA ACT GED

Transfer GPA on 4.0 scale (9 hours of college credit)

Required one year of High School or one semester of college-level coursework (with grade of at least a “C”) Other

InterviewRequired

General College Admission

≥ 2.25 or ≥ 18 ≥ 450 ≥ 2.25 No

program admission requirementsClinical Laboratory Science (CLS)

NA NA NA ≥ 2.50 College Level Only: 16 hrs. Chemistry* 16 hrs. Biology* 3 hrs. Mathematics*

Complete a Bachelor’s degree as part of or prior to the program

Three letters of recommendation

Essay defining career goals

Program Application and Transcript Deadline: October 15

*Visit mchs.edu/cls for additional course information and qualified affiliated institutions

Diagnostic Medical Sonography[Ultrasound] (ASDMS)

≥ 3.0 ≥ 21 NA ≥ 3.0 Algebra IAlgebra IIBiology

Eight-hour observation

Program Application Deadline: November 15

Transcript Deadline: December 1

Paramedic (PM)

ASEMS≥ 2.3 or ≥ 18

≥ 19 (AS)≥ 450 ≥ 2.3 ASEMS Only:

Algebra IBiologyEnglish

Proof of an active Iowa EMT-Basic certification.

Complete the EMT-B comprehensive written and skills exam with a score of 75% or higher

Health Care Administration Completion (Online) (BSHCA)

NA NA NA ≥ 2.50 Proof of or demonstrate progress towards a certification/licensure holding a minimum of 30 college credit hours, an associate degree or permission from Program Chair.

Health Science (BSHS)

≥ 2.50 ≥ 21 NA ≥ 2.50 Students entering Track Three/Four of the BSHS program must meet the CLS/

NMT Certificate admissions requirements to be considered for admission to the CLS/NMT Certificate programs.

Medical Assisting (MA)

ASMA≥ 2.25 or ≥ 18 ≥ 450 ≥ 2.25 Algebra I

BiologyEnglish

Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT)

NA NA NA ≥ 2.50 College Level Only: Algebra, English Physics, and general Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology with Labs*

Certified/licensed in a related health care field (minimum two years in an accredited program) or bachelor’s with a strong science background

Two letters of recommendation

*Additional college level courses are required but may be taken concurrently with program courses. Visit mchs.edu/nmt for details.

Nursing (ASN) ≥ 2.70 ≥ 20 NA ≥ 2.70 Algebra I* BiologyChemistry English

150-hour nursing assistant course required

*COMPASS Test may be a post-admission requirement (if applicable)

College-level anatomy (4cr) or equivalent is a prerequisite for beginning the NSG 101 course.

Nursing Completion [RN to BSN] (Online) (BSN)

NA NA NA ≥ 2.50 RN licensure or demonstrate progress towards licensure No

Physical Therapist Assistant (ASPTA)

≥ 2.70 ≥ 20 NA ≥ 2.70 Algebra IBiologyEnglishPhysics

40-hour observation

Two letters of recommendationYes

Polysomnographic [Sleep] Technology (Online) (ASPSGT)

≥ 2.25 or ≥ 19 ≥ 450 ≥ 2.25 Algebra IBiologyEnglish

Twelve overnight observation hours Yes

Radiologic Technology

[X-ray] (ASRT)

Program Application Deadline: January 1

Transcript Deadline: January 15

Surgical Technology (ST)

ASST≥ 2.50 or ≥ 18

≥ 19 (AS)≥ 450 ≥ 2.50 Algebra I

Biology English

Not Applicable (NA)

college and program admission requirementshow to applyDeciding where to apply can be a tough decision. We make the admission process for a health science education as easy and as smooth as possible. Here’s how you can get started.

application for college admissionComplete the online Application for College Admission at mchs.edu/apply. Upon request, the Admissions Office will mail you a paper application.

admissions checklistAlong with your completed application, the following materials must be submitted to Mercy College’s Admissions Office in order for us to make an admission decision:

n Send your Official High School Transcript and GED scores (if applicable) to the Admissions Office.

High school transcripts are required for all students including those who have previously attended or graduated from college. (Exception: Applicants applying for the following programs DO NOT need to submit high school transcripts: CLS, BSHCA, NMT and BSN.) If you have completed a GED, a high school transcript and GED score must be submitted to the Admissions Office.

n Have your Official ACT/SAT score report sent to the Admissions Office, if applicable.

School Codes - ACT: 1347; SAT: 2803

n Send your Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended to the Admissions Office.

Students who have completed one class at a college/university or withdrew from one semester, must submit an Official transcript from that institution to the Admissions Office.

n Provide the Financial Aid Office a copy of you Military Discharge Form (DD214) or Basic Eligibility (DD2384), if applicable.

n If English is not your native language and you did not graduate from a U.S. high school you will need to provide either the results from an Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 530 or higher (71 or higher on an Internet-based test or 197 or higher on a Computer-based test) or COMPASS ESL Reading test with a score of 92 or higher within the last two years.

An Official TranscriptA transcript is considered official when stamped with the official school seal, signed by the appropriate school official and received in a sealed envelope. During the application process, request that official transcript(s) be sent to the Mercy College Admissions Office from your high school and all colleges and universities you have attended.

Academic Program Overview2012-13

Mercy College of Health SciencesAllied Health | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Nursing

Admissions Office Mailing Address Mercy College of Health Sciences Office of Admissions 921 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1200

application deadlinesApplications for general college and program admission consideration must be received by the Admissions Office by the following dates:

• Fall Semester Application Deadline: June 15 Transcript Deadline: July 1

• Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 15 Transcript Deadline: November 1

• Summer Semester Application Deadline: March 15 Transcript Deadline: April 1

Applicants applying to the programs below must submit their complete application to the Admissions Office by the following dates:

• Clinical Laboratory Science Application and Transcript Deadline: October 15 Interview Deadline: November 15

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Application Deadline: November 15 Transcript Deadline: December 1 Observation Deadline: January 1 Interview Deadline: February 15

• Radiologic Technology Application Deadline: January 1 Transcript Deadline: January 15 Observation Deadline: February 28 Interview Deadline: February 28

admission processStep 1: General College AdmissionComplete applications are first processed for general college admission before consideration to a professional program. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a professional program. Upon being granted general college admissions, students are encouraged to enroll in liberal arts and science courses at Mercy College.

Prospective students will receive an acceptance status from the Admissions Office after the application process has been completed.

Step 2: Admission to a Professional Program The second step in the process is admission to a professional program. Once an applicant is admitted to the College with an acceptance status, he or she may be considered for admission to a professional program.

Each degree or certificate program has admission requirements beyond those for general College admission. These are listed under program admission requirements on the back of this piece as well as on the College website. Once all requirements have been satisfied, the applicant’s file is considered complete and will be given to the appropriate program chair for consideration. It is the applicant’s responsibility to complete the

professional program application process by the appropriate program deadline.

The program chairs begin reviewing completed files by the program admission deadlines listed. Professional program admissions are often limited; please complete your file by the deadline to ensure review. Admission into all professional programs is competitive. Selection for admission is based on the most qualified applicants. Students may find it helpful to complete liberal arts and sciences courses at Mercy College prior to program admission.

additional informationYou will find additional information online using the direct links below:

Academic CalendarFirst day of class, add or drop dates, commencement, etc: mchs.edu/calendar

Accreditations Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For HLC-NCA and program specific accreditations: mchs.edu/accreditation

Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships and TuitionMercy College School Code for FAFSA: 006273 Checklist, forms, contact, etc: mchs.edu/admissions

Campus Maps & Directions Campus building maps, Mercy Medical Center Map and directions to get to campus: mchs.edu/maps

College Catalog Policies and procedures, programs and course descriptions: mchs.edu/catalog

Course Schedule Current course offerings: mchs.edu/schedule

DirectoryFaculty and staff contact information. Click on “bio” for highlights and office hours (if available): mchs.edu/directory

Housing Mercy Court dormitory style units and local apartment information: mchs.edu/housing

Certified Profile Instructions on how to initiate your Certified Profile with CertifiedBackground.com. Package code: mc83 mchs.edu/cp

New Student Orientation and Registration Event details, registration and schedule: mchs.edu/orientation

facebook.com/MercyCollegeIowa

@MercyCollege_IA

First-time College StudentsYou are classified as a first-time college student at Mercy College if you have never attended college or have earned fewer than nine (9) college credits after graduating from high school. This includes students who entered with advanced standing (college credits earned before graduation from high school).

Transfer StudentsStudents are considered transfer students at Mercy College when they have earned a minimum of nine (9) credits at a post-secondary institution following high school graduation. *Students applying to DMS, BSHS, ASN, PTA, and RT programs must complete nine (9) credit hours of liberal arts and science courses specific to that Mercy College program curriculum in addition to other specified admission requirements listed below.

school of allied health school of liberal arts & sciences school of nursing

You will find a comprehensive listing of the coursework offered through the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at mchs.edu/las. Additional program information may also be found online using the direct links above.

clinical laboratory science certificateThis program is designed for students who already have a Bachelor’s degree or are completing a Bachelor’s degree through Mercy College or an affiliated institution upon completion of the CLS program.

Please note CLS does not follow traditional semesters.

Fall Start

Coursework CR

Didactic Courses* Introduction to CLS 2

Clinical Immunology 1

Clinical Immunohematology 2

Clinical Hematology 5

Urinalysis, Body Fluids, Microscopy 1

Clinical Microbiology 6

Clinical Chemistry 4

Management and Education Methods 4

Pathology Lecture Series 1Total Hours 26

*Didactic courses occur throughout the program year.

Rotation I Courses*Clinical Immunohematology and Immunology Rotation I 2

Clinical Hematology and Urinalysis, Body Fluids and Microscopy Rotation I 2

Clinical Microbiology Rotation I 2

Clinical Chemistry Rotation I 2Total Hours 8

*Rotation I courses occur during the first half of the program year.

Rotation II Courses Clinical Immunohematology and Immunology Rotation II 2

Clinical Hematology and Urinalysis, Body Fluids and Microscopy Rotation II 2

Clinical Chemistry Rotation II 2

Clinical Microbiology Rotation II 3

CLS Rotation Week 1

Phlebotomy 1Total Hours 11

*Rotation II courses occur during the second half of the program year

CLS Certificate Program Total 45

mchs.edu/cls

Prospective students who do not have a Bachelor’s degree and are interested in the CLS Certificate may want to also consider admission to the BSHS track three.

associate of science in diagnostic medical sonography [ultrasound]General or Cardiovascular Tracks

Summer Start

Coursework CRSemester IHealth Science Anatomy (w/Lab) 4

English Composition I 3

College Algebra 3

Medical Terminology 1

Physics (w/Lab) 4Total Hours 15

Semester IIHealth Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4

Foundations of Ultrasound 3

Ultrasound Physics I 2

Lab I 1

Clinical I 1

Applied I 4Total Hours 15

Semester IIIApplied II 3

Ultrasound Physics II 2

Lab II 2

Clinical II 2

General Psychology 3

Small Group Communication 1Total Hours 13

Semester IV Pathophysiology 3

Diagnostic Procedures 1

Lab III 2

Clinical III 2

Applied III 4

Service Learning Project 0Total Hours 12

Semester VLab IV 1

Clinical IV 3

Applied IV 3

Critical Thinking in a Diverse World 3

Developmental Psychology 3Total Hours 13

Semester VIClinical V 4

Seminar 2

Caring in a Diverse Health Care Environment 3

Bioethics 3Total Hours 12

ASDMS Degree Program Total 80

mchs.edu/dms

paramediccertificate

Fall or Summer Start

Coursework CRSemester I*Health Sciences Anatomy (w/Lab) 4

Foundations of Paramedic Practice I 4

Foundations of Paramedic Practice II 3

EMS Skills Lab I 2

Clinical I 2

Field Practicum I 1Total Hours 12

Semester II*Health Sciences Physiology (w/Lab) 4

Medical Emergencies and Mgmt. 4

Trauma Emergencies and Mgmt. 3

EMS Skills Lab II 1

Clinical II 2

Field Practicum II 2Total Hours 12

Semester IIICare of Special Needs Patients 3

EMS Operations 3

Transition to EMS Team Leader 2

Clinical III 2

Field Practicum III 2Total Hours 12

PM Certificate Program Total 36

*Not required for Paramedic Certificate. If the student chooses to complete an Associate of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services Program, they will need to complete BIO 133 and BIO 134 as prerequisites to admission to ASEMS.

The EMT course requirement may be fulfilled at Mercy College.

associate of science completion Coursework CRPathophysiology 3

College Algebra 3

Pharmacology 3

Bioethics 3

Developmental Psychology 3

Service Learning Project 0

Small Group Communication 1

Sociology 3

Social science elective 3Total Hours 35

ASEMS Degree Program Total 79

mchs.edu/ems

medical assisting(with limited radiography)certificate

Fall Start

Coursework CRSemester I

Imaging I 2

Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures I 4

Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 1 4

Anatomy and Physiology (w/Lab) 4Total Hours 14

Semester IIDiagnostic Procedures I 2

Diseases of the Human Body 3

Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures II 4

Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures II 5

Semester IIIDiagnostic Procedures II 2

Imaging II 2

Clinical Practicum 1

Medical Assistant Professional Components 2

Medical Assistant Practicum 6

General Psychology 3Total Hours 16

MA Certificate Program Total 45

associate of science completion Coursework CREnglish Composition I 3

Health Care Delivery in the United States - A Consumer Perspective 3

Bioethics 3Service Learning Project 0

Sociology 3

Spanish I 3

Natural science elective 4Total Hours 25

ASMA Degree Program Total 70

mchs.edu/ma

associate of science inphysical therapist assistant

Fall Start

Fundamentals of Physical Therapy (w/Lab) 3

PTA Clinical I 1

Semester II Health Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4

Kinesiology (w/Lab) 4

Essential Skills in Physical Therapy I (w/Lab) 2Total Hours 16

Semester IIIPathophysiology 3

Physical Therapy Modalities (w/Lab) 4

Therapeutic Exercise (w/Lab) 4

PTA Clinical II 2

Essential Skills in Physical Therapy II (w/Lab) 2

Semester IVCaring in a Diverse Health Care Environment 3

Gerontology and Aging 3

Physical Therapy Interventions for Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Conditions (w/Lab) 3

Physical Therapy Interventions for Neuromuscular and Cardiopulmonary Conditions (w/Lab) 3

Professional Issues 2

Sociology 3Total Hours 17

Semester VIssues in Clinical Practice 1

PTA Clinical III 5.5

PTA Clinical IV 5.5

PTA Seminar 1Total Hours 13

ASPTA Degree Program Total 77

mchs.edu/pta

associate of science inpolysomnographic [sleep]technology (online)

Fall Start

Coursework CRSemester IHealth Sciences Anatomy (w/Lab) 4

Computer Informatics 3

Physics (w/Lab) 4

English Composition 3Total Hours 15

Semester IIGeneral Psychology 3

Fundamentals of Polysomnographic Technology I 4

Polysomnographic Instrumentation 4

Clinical Practicum I 2Total Hours 13

Semester IIIHealth Sciences Physiology (w/Lab) 4

Polysomnographic Technology II 4

Applied Polysomnography 4

Clinical Practicum II 2Total Hours 14

Semester IVAdvanced Composition 3

Clinical Practicum III 8Total Hours 14

Semester VCritical Thinking in a Diverse World 3

Pathophysiology 3

Bioethics 3

Professional Seminar 3

Semester VI

Human Resource Management 3

Advanced Polysomnography 3Total Hours 12

ASPSGT Degree Program Total 80

mchs.edu/psgt

associate of science inradiologic technology [x-ray]

Summer Start

Coursework CRSemester ICollege Algebra 3

Foundations of Radiologic Imaging 2

Principles of Radiologic Imaging I 2

Applied Radiography I 3Total Hours 10

Semester IIHealth Science Anatomy (w/Lab) 4

Clinical Practicum I 2

Principles of Radiologic Imaging II 2

Applied Radiography II 3Total Hours 17

Semester IIIHealth Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4

Imaging Systems 3

Clinical Practicum II 2

Applied Radiography III 2

Sociology 3

Semester IVClinical Internship 6

Semester VRadiographic Pathology 3

Advanced Patient Care 2

Radiation Physics 3

Applied Radiography IV 2

Clinical Practicum IV 3Total Hours 13

Semester VIInformation Resources in Health Care 3

Radiation Biology 3

Applied Radiography V 3

Clinical Practicum V 3Total Hours 18

ASRT Degree Program Total 82

mchs.edu/rt

surgical technologycertificate

Fall Start

Introduction to Surgical Technology 4

Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology (w/Lab) 7

Clinical I 1Total Hours 16

Semester IIHealth Sciences Microbiology (w/Lab) 4

Systems I: Surgical Techniques/ Procedures 6

Clinical II 5

Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist 2Total Hours 17

Semester IIICritical Thinking in a Diverse World 3

Systems II: Surgical Techniques/ Procedures 4

Clinical III 5Total Hours 12

ST Certificate Program Total 45

associate of science completion Coursework CRHealth Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4

Pathophysiology 3

Essentials of Preceptorship 3

Bioethics 3

Sociology 3

Perioperative Professional Issues 2Total Hours 28

ASST Degree Program Total 73

mchs.edu/st

bachelor of science inhealth care administration (online)This program is designed for students with a certification/licensure holding a minimum of 30 college credit hours or an associate degree.

Fall, Spring or Summer Start

Coursework CRProfessional Component Required Professional Licensure/Certification 30

Health Care Administration CoursesHealth Care Delivery in the United States - A Consumer Perspective 3Health Care Economics 3Human Resources Management 3Principles of Management 3Marketing Strategies 3Information Resources in Health Care 3Legal/Ethical Aspects of Health Care 3Special Topics in Health Care 3Health Care Financial Management 3Practicum I 3Practicum II 3Total Hours 33

Health Care Administration Electives Choose two of the following:Long Term Care: Organization and Administration 3Hospitals: Organization and Administration 3Ambulatory Care Services: Organization and Administration 3HCA (300/400 level) elective 3Total Hours 6

HumanitiesEnglish Composition I 3Advanced Composition 3Literature, art, film or music elective 3Religion or philosophy elective 3Economics, history or political science elective 3Caring in a Diverse Health Care Environment, Ethics or Bioethics 3Critical Thinking or Applied Critical Thinking 3Total Hours 21

Social SciencesSociology elective 3General Psychology or Developmental Psychology 3Service Learning Project 0Total Hours 6

Mathematical ScienceStatistics 3Research Methodologies 3Total Hours 6

Natural SciencesNatural sciences electives 8Total Hours 8

General ElectivesGeneral electives 12Total Hours 12

BSHCA Degree Program Total 122

mchs.edu/bshca

bachelor of science inhealth science Track One is designed to prepare students for graduate school, including but not limited to medical, physician assistant, physical therapy or dentistry school.

Coursework CRNatural SciencesGeneral Biology I (w/Lab) 4General Biology II (w/Lab) 4Health Science Anatomy (w/Lab) 4Health Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4Health Science Microbiology (w/Lab) 4Pathophysiology 3Genetics (w/Lab) 4Histology and Embryology (w/Lab) 4Immunology 3Advanced Anatomy (w/Lab) 4General Chemistry I (w/Lab) 4General Chemistry II (w/Lab) 4Organic Chemistry (w/Lab) 4Biochemistry (w/Lab) 4Pharmacology 3Physics I (w/Lab) 4Physics II (w/Lab) 4Total Hours 65

HumanitiesEnglish Composition I 3Advanced Composition 3Critical Thinking in a Diverse World 3Caring in a Diverse Health Care Environment 3Applied Critical Thinking 3Bioethics 3Total Hours 18

Social SciencesGeneral Psychology 3Developmental Psychology 3Abnormal Psychology 3Service Learning Project 0Sociology 3Social sciences (300-400) elective 3Total Hours 15

Mathematical ScienceCollege Algebra 3Statistics 3Total Hours 6

Health SciencesPracticum I 2Total Hours 2

Health Sciences TrackCell and Molecular Biology 3Health Assessment 3Practicum II 2Medical Terminology 1Nutrition 3Research Methodologies 3Advanced Research 3Religion (300/400) elective 3Total Hours 21

BSHS Degree Program Total 127

mchs.edu/bshs

bachelor of science inhealth scienceTrack Two is designed for candidates who already hold an associate or bachelor’s degree and wish to enhance their career by expanding their academic preparation or are currently enrolled in another academic program at Mercy College.

Coursework CRDegree Requirement CourseworkAssociate or Bachelor degree 21Natural SciencesGeneral Biology I (w/Lab) 4General Biology II (w/Lab) 4Health Science Anatomy (w/Lab) 4Health Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4Health Science Microbiology (w/Lab) 4Pathophysiology 3Genetics (w/Lab) 4Histology and Embryology (w/Lab) 4Immunology 3Advanced Anatomy (w/Lab) 4General Chemistry I (w/Lab) 4General Chemistry II (w/Lab) 4Organic Chemistry (w/Lab) 4Biochemistry (w/Lab) 4Pharmacology 3Physics I (w/Lab) 4Physics II (w/Lab) 4Total Hours 65

mchs.edu/bshs

bachelor of science inhealth scienceTrack Three is designed for students who wish to obtain the BSHS degree with an emphasis in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). Track Four is design for students who wish to obtain the BSHS degree with an emphasis in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT).

Coursework CRNatural SciencesGeneral Biology I (w/Lab) 4General Biology II (w/Lab) 4Health Science Anatomy (w/Lab) 4Health Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4Health Science Microbiology (w/Lab) 4Pathophysiology 3Genetics (w/Lab) 4Pathogenic Microbiology (CLS only) or 3Pharmacology (NMT only) 3Immunology 3Cell and Molecular Biology 3General Chemistry I (w/Lab) 4General Chemistry II (w/Lab) 4Organic Chemistry (w/Lab) 4Biochemistry (w/Lab) 4Physics I (w/Lab) 4Physics II (w/Lab) 4Total Hours 60

HumanitiesEnglish Composition I 3Advanced Composition 3Medical Terminology 1Critical Thinking in a Diverse World 3Caring in a Diverse Health Care Environment 3Bioethics 3Total Hours 16

Social SciencesGeneral Psychology 3Service Learning Project 0Sociology 3Total Hours 6

Mathematical ScienceCollege Algebra 3Statistics 3Research Methodologies 3Total Hours 9

Health SciencesPracticum I 2Practicum II 2Total Hours 4

Management CourseworkChoose one of the following:Health Care Economics 3Human Resources Management 3Principles of Management 3Total Hours 3

Clinical Laboratory Science TrackCLS Certificate* 29

Nuclear Medicine Technology TrackNMT Certificate* 29

mchs.edu/bshs

*See the CLS or NMT certificate curriculum for course listings.

associate of science innursing

Fall or Spring Start*Note: For students without the program prerequisite, BIO 133 Anatomy (college-level) or equivalent course, a six semester plan of study will be necessary.

Coursework CRPrerequisite

Health Science Anatomy (w/Lab)* 4

Semester IHealth Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4

Introduction to Professional Nursing Concepts 5

Professional Nursing Skills I 1

Semester IIPathophysiology 3

Nursing Health Promotions Across the Life Span 5

Professional Nursing Skills II 1

Semester IIINursing Care of Patients Across the Life Span I 6

Pharmacology 3

Critical Thinking in a Diverse World 3Total Hours 12

Semester IVHealth Science Microbiology (w/Lab) 4

Nursing Care of Patients Across the Life Span II 6

Semester VNursing Care of Patients Across the Life Span III 6

Role Transition to Professional Practice 6Total Hours 12

ASN Degree Program Total 72

mchs.edu/asn

The 150-hour Nursing Assistant course requirement may be fulfilled at Mercy College.

bachelor of science innursing [rn to bsn] (online)This online program is designed for students with a registered nurse (RN) licensure.

Coursework CRProfessional Component RequiredNursing RN 39*Caring in a Diverse Health Care Environment 3Total Hours 42

*Students with less than 39 credits of transferable nursing courses can use science electives to meet the credit deficit.”

BSN CoursesBSN courses are only offered online.

Information Resources in Health Care 3Community Health Nursing 4Issues and Trends in Nursing 3Choose 3 of the following/one semester: Pain/Palliative Care/End of Life Care (1) Social Injustice/Global Health (1) Gerontology (1)Genomics (1)Neuroscience Trends (1) Political Activism (1) Spirituality (1) Health Literacy (1)

Health Assessment in Nursing 4Introduction to Research and Evidence Based Practice 3BSN Professional Role 3Theories of Leadership and Management 4Health Care Financial Management or Principles of Teaching/Learning 3BSN Professional Role II 4Total Hours 31

Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses HumanitiesEnglish Composition I 3Advanced Composition 3Critical Thinking in a Diverse World 3Bioethics or Ethics 3Art, Music or Literature 3Religion or Philosophy 3Total Hours 18

Natural SciencesHealth Science Microbiology (w/Lab) 4Health Science Anatomy (w/Lab) 4Health Science Physiology (w/Lab) 4Pathophysiology 3General Chemistry (w/Lab) 4Applied Nutrition 3Total Hours 22

Social Sciences General Psychology 3Developmental Psychology 3Service Learning Project 0Sociology 3Total Hours 9

Mathematical Science Statistics 3Total Hours 3

BSN Degree Program Total 125

mchs.edu/bsn

clinicallaboratoryscientist

sonographer paramedic medicalassistant

physicaltherapistassistant

sleeptechnologist radiographer surgical

technologist leadershiphealth sciencetrack 1

health sciencetrack 2

health science

track 3 or 4

registered nurse rn to bsn

m a k e a d i f f e r e n c e i n l i v e s e v e r y d a y

nuclearmedicine

technologistnuclear medicine technology certificateThis program is designed for students with a certification or licensure in a related health care field or a bachelor’s degree with a strong science background..

Fall Start

Coursework CRSemester INuclear Medicine Foundations 3Nuclear Medicine Physics 2Nuclear Medicine Imaging I 3Clinical I 5Total Hours 13

Semester IINuclear Medicne Principles 2Nuclear Medicine Imaging II 2Clinical II 11Total Hours 15

Semester IIIAdvanced Clinical 12Total Hours 12

NMT Certificate Program Total 40

mchs.edu/nmt

Prospective students who do not have a certification or licensure in a related health care field or a Bachelor’s degree and are interested in the NMT Certificate may want to also consider admission to the BSHS track four.

Fall Start

Coursework CR

CLS Rotation Week 1

mchs.edu/cls

Summer Start

College Algebra 3

Lab I 1

Clinical I 1

Lab II 2

Clinical II 2

Lab III 2

Clinical III 2

Applied III 4

Semester VLab IV 1

Clinical IV 3

Applied IV 3

Seminar 2

mchs.edu/dms

EMS Skills Lab I 2

Clinical I 2

EMS Skills Lab II 1

Clinical II 2

EMS Operations 3

Clinical III 2

College Algebra 3

Pharmacology 3

Bioethics 3

Sociology 3

mchs.edu/ems

Fall Start

Imaging I 2

Imaging II 2

Sociology 3

Spanish I 3

mchs.edu/ma

Fall Start

PTA Clinical I 1

PTA Clinical II 2

PTA Clinical IV 5.5

mchs.edu/pta

Fall Start

Physics (w/Lab) 4

Pathophysiology 3

Bioethics 3

Semester VI

mchs.edu/psgt

Summer Start

Imaging Systems 3

Sociology 3

Radiation Physics 3

Radiation Biology 3

mchs.edu/rt

Fall Start

Clinical II 5

Pathophysiology 3

Bioethics 3

Sociology 3

mchs.edu/st

mchs.edu/bshca

mchs.edu/bshs

Pharmacology 3

mchs.edu/asn

mchs.edu/bsn

health science

track 3 or 4

nuclearmedicine

Fall Start

mchs.edu/nmt

Fall Start

Coursework CR

CLS Rotation Week 1

mchs.edu/cls

Summer Start

College Algebra 3

Lab I 1

Clinical I 1

Lab II 2

Clinical II 2

Lab III 2

Clinical III 2

Applied III 4

Semester VLab IV 1

Clinical IV 3

Applied IV 3

Seminar 2

mchs.edu/dms

EMS Skills Lab I 2

Clinical I 2

EMS Skills Lab II 1

Clinical II 2

EMS Operations 3

Clinical III 2

College Algebra 3

Pharmacology 3

Bioethics 3

Sociology 3

mchs.edu/ems

Fall Start

Imaging I 2

Imaging II 2

Sociology 3

Spanish I 3

mchs.edu/ma

Fall Start

PTA Clinical I 1

PTA Clinical II 2

PTA Clinical IV 5.5

mchs.edu/pta

Fall Start

Physics (w/Lab) 4

Pathophysiology 3

Bioethics 3

Semester VI

mchs.edu/psgt

Summer Start

Imaging Systems 3

Sociology 3

Radiation Physics 3

Radiation Biology 3

mchs.edu/rt

Fall Start

Clinical II 5

Pathophysiology 3

Bioethics 3

Sociology 3

mchs.edu/st

mchs.edu/bshca

mchs.edu/bshs

Pharmacology 3

mchs.edu/asn

mchs.edu/bsn

health science

track 3 or 4

nuclearmedicine

Fall Start

mchs.edu/nmt

HSCompletion

InterviewRequired

≥ 2.25 or ≥ 18 ≥ 450 ≥ 2.25 No

Paramedic (PM)

ASEMS≥ 2.3 or ≥ 18

≥ 19 (AS)≥ 450 ≥ 2.3 ASEMS Only:

ASMA≥ 2.25 or ≥ 18 ≥ 450 ≥ 2.25 Algebra I

BiologyEnglish

40-hour observation

[X-ray] (ASRT)

ASST≥ 2.50 or ≥ 18

≥ 19 (AS)≥ 450 ≥ 2.50 Algebra I

Biology English

Not Applicable (NA)

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HSCompletion

InterviewRequired

≥ 2.25 or ≥ 18 ≥ 450 ≥ 2.25 No

Paramedic (PM)

ASEMS≥ 2.3 or ≥ 18

≥ 19 (AS)≥ 450 ≥ 2.3 ASEMS Only:

ASMA≥ 2.25 or ≥ 18 ≥ 450 ≥ 2.25 Algebra I

BiologyEnglish

40-hour observation

[X-ray] (ASRT)

ASST≥ 2.50 or ≥ 18

≥ 19 (AS)≥ 450 ≥ 2.50 Algebra I

Biology English

Not Applicable (NA)

@MercyCollege_IA

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