COMPETITIVE ALLIED HEALTH

PROGRAMSAPPLICATION PROCESS FOR FALL 2016 ADMISSION

Updated 12/12/15

APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW

1. View this Presentation – General Information

2. Submit General Application for Admission to A-B Tech

3. Complete New Student Orientation and SmarterMeasure Assessment

4. Submit College Transcripts, if applicable

5. Specific Program Documents, if applicable

6. Demonstrate College Readiness (English/Math)

7. Complete FOCUS 2 – Career Assessments

8. Complete Selection Form with Advisor

9. Take Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) Version V

10.Receive Notification Letters

1. GENERAL INFORMATIONThank you for joining us to learn more about the admission process for Competitive Allied Health programs for fall semester 2016.This brief presentation will help you prepare for admission to one of the programs listed to the right.Be sure to complete the brief assessment at the end before meeting with your advisor.

• ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (A.D.N.)

• P.N. TO A.D.N. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (SUMMER 2016)

• DENTAL HYGIENE

• DENTAL ASSISTING

• MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

• MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

• RADIOGRAPHY

• VETERINARY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

1. GENERAL INFORMATIONApplication Period For Fall 2016 Admission

• February 1 thru March 4, 2016• Please note – for A.D.N. Advanced Placement,

admission is for summer 2016

All requirements must be met by the 5 PM deadline on March 4, 2016, in order to qualify to take the TEAS® Version V.Applicants must meet with a Student Services advisor to apply.

1. GENERAL INFORMATIONAll of the following must be complete by 5 PM on March 4th

• General Application for Admission• New Student Orientation and Smarter Measure Assessment• FOCUS 2• Documentation of Program Specific Requirements• Documentation of College Readiness in English and Math• Completion of Selection Form with Advisor

The following must be completed by 5 PM on March 11th• Take or submit official scores for the TEAS ® Version V

1. GENERAL INFORMATIONCitizenship Status and Admission to Competitive Programs• Admission to competitive programs is open only to individuals with legal status or lawful

presence.• Some clinical sites may have additional immigration/citizenship requirements. • Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.• Non-citizens are encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing/certifying agency to

determine if they are eligible for licensure/certification upon graduation – decisions regarding licensure/certification are solely the responsibility of the licensing/certifying agency.• For additional information, please contact internationalinfo@abtech.edu

1. GENERAL INFORMATIONCriminal Backgrounds and Drug Use• Criminal background checks and drug screenings are required by off campus clinical sites.• These are conducted by an outside vendor at the student’s expense. • Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.• Some program licensing or certification bodies require criminal background checks at the

time of application for licensure. Be sure to review the criteria for your program of interest to determine what rules apply and whom to contact.• A-B Tech advisors and faculty cannot provide answers to questions in this area as they are

not the final deciding organization.

2. GENERAL APPLICATION TO A-B TECHAll individuals interested in admission to a competitive program MUST• Submit a general application for admission.• Graduation from High School or completion of the High

School Equivalency (HSE) or Adult High School is required. Students currently enrolled in High School or a High School Equivalency (HSE) program must finish no later than August 15, 2016.

Already a current student? Check this step off your list!

• COLLEGE APPLICATION

www.abtech.edu/apply

3. COMPLETE NSO AND SMARTER MEASURE• New Student Orientation (NSO) and Smarter Measure are

offered in the classroom and online

• Smarter Measure is an assessment of a student’s readiness for online classes and is included as part of the NSO.• Some programs require fully online courses – your

assessment scores may impact your ability to successfully complete the program

Already a current student? Check this step off your list!

• NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

http://www.abtech.edu/nso

4. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTSStudents interested in receiving transfer credit for college level courses taken elsewhere must submit official transcripts• Important points to remember

College must be regionally accreditedGrade earned must be a “C” or higherCourse title and credit hours must be similarTranscript must be from college at which the course was taken

Taken classes at A-B Tech?• You don’t need to request an A-B Tech transcript

WHAT IS OFFICIAL?• Sent directly from institution to

A-B Tech• Sealed copy in official college

envelope• If hand-delivered, do NOT open

the envelope

SEND TRANSCRIPTS TO:A-B Tech Community CollegeRecords Office340 Victoria RoadAsheville, NC 28801

5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSA few programs have additional requirements that must be met by the March 4th deadline • Associate Degree Nursing• P.N. to A.D.N. Advanced Placement Option• Dental Hygiene• Medical Laboratory Technology• Medical Sonography• Occupational Therapy Assistant• Veterinary Medical Technology

Please review the next four slides for details

5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSAssociate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.)

NURSE AIDE I

Current NA I certification documented on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry AND• Documentation (official transcript or completion

certificate) of a North Carolina state approved NA I course OR Approved NA I Work Experience. “Effective 12/17/15, students who are not yet listed on the registry are not eligible to challenge the NA I exam. They must first complete the NA I course.”

Exceptions• Current NC NA II certification• Current NC P.N. licensure

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY REQUIREMENT

Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO 168 and BIO 169 or acceptable substitutes) with a grade of “C” or higher in each course prior to class start in fall 2016 term.

MINIMUM SCORE FOR THE TEAS (Version V) EXAM

Students will be required to score a minimum composite/total adjusted TEAS V score of 65.

5. Program Specific RequirementsPractical Nursing (P.N.) to Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.)

Advanced Placement OptionNC PRACTICAL NURSING LICENSE

Documentation of current, unrestricted North Carolina Practical Nursing license

MINIMUM SCORE REQUIREMENT FOR THE TEAS VERSION V EXAM

Students are required to score a minimum composite/total adjusted TEAS V score of 65.

COURSE COMPLETIONBIO 168, 169, and 175; ENG 111 and 114; PSY 150

and 241; one 3 credit hour humanities course. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each.

Students enrolled in a mini-mester one (January 11 – March 7, 2016) course may apply with the understanding that a passing grade must be made in the course to be considered an applicant.

5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Dental HygieneCHEMISTRY

Documentation (official high school or college transcript) showing completion of a chemistry course with a grade of “C” or higher prior to applying to the program.

BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTSuccessful completion of Basic Anatomy and

Physiology (BIO 163 or acceptable substitute) with a grade of “C” or higher and successful completion of General, Organic and Biochemistry (CHM 130/130A Lab or acceptable substitute) is required prior to fall 2016 term start.

5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSOccupational Therapy Assistant

Successful completion of ACA 115 and MED 120 (or acceptable substitutes), with a grade of “C” or higher in each, is required prior to fall 2016 term start.

Students who have completed an associate degree or higher or who have 24 credit hours or more of college-level transfer credit will have satisfied the ACA 115 requirement. Official transcripts required.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND MEDICAL TERMS REQUIREMENT

5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSRadiography

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY REQUIREMENT Successful completion of Basic Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 163 or acceptable

substitute) with a grade of “C” or higher is required prior to fall 2016 term start.

5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion of

BIO 163, ENG 111, MAT 152 and PHY 125 (or acceptable substitutes), with a grade of “C” or higher in each, is required prior to fall 2016 term start.

Sonography

Documentation (official high school or college transcript) showing completion of a chemistry course with a grade of “C” or higher prior to applying to the program.

Medical Laboratory Technology OR Veterinary Medical Technology

6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESSIndividuals must document college readiness in both English and math• Applicants must qualify for ENG 111 – Expository Writing • Applicants must place above the College’s DMA 050 course• Requirements may be met in several ways• The College’s retesting procedures apply to competitive

program applicants

COLLEGE READINESS OPTIONS

• Transfer credit for college level English and math• Placement assessment

scores• Completion of required

developmental courses

6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESSENGLISH READINESS (STUDENTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)• Successful completion of ENG 111 or transfer credit equivalent • Successful completion of A-B Tech quarter courses (ENG 0102, 102, 150, or 153)• Successful completion of DRE 098 or RED 090 plus ENG 090/090A• Placement Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)

NC DAP Scores: Composite 151+ Accuplacer Scores: Reading Comprehension (80+) and Sentence Skills (86+)SAT: Writing (500+) and Critical Reading (500+)ACT: English (18+) and Reading (22+)COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details

6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESSMATH READINESS (STUDENTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)• Successful completion of or transfer credit for MAT 115, 143, 161, 151, 152, or 171 higher• Successful completion of A-B Tech quarter courses (MAT 096, 097, 101, 102, 150, or 151)• Successful completion of DMA 050 or MAT 070• Placement/Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)

NC DAP: Score of “7” on each module (010, 020, 030, 040, and 050)Accuplacer Scores: Arithmetic (55+) and Elementary Algebra (55+)SAT: Math (500+) or ACT: Math (22+)COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details

7. FOCUS 2 – CAREER ASSESSMENTS All applicants must complete the FOCUS 2 Career Assessment

• Available to all applicants who have submitted an online application for general admission and have completed NSO• Complete the full assessment prior to meeting with an advisor• FOCUS 2 may be accessed at abtech.edu/focus2

8. SELECTION FORM WITH ADVISORStudents who meet all eligibility requirements will complete a Selection Form with a Student Services Advisor• Students may select a 1st and 2nd choice program

A 2nd choice is not requiredStudents will not be considered for a 2nd choice program if selected

for the 1st choice programChoices may only be altered before the March 11 deadline

• Students will receive a “ticket” to take the TEAS V ® by the March 11 deadline• Students will meet with a staff member in Admissions to finalize

the Selection Form

Didn’t meet the requirements?

• Applicants have until March 4th at 5 PM to document any missing items

• Students not eligible for 2016 admission are encouraged to speak with an advisor about career alternatives

9. TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS• Qualified applicants who complete the Selection Form will

receive a “ticket” for TEAS® Version V.

• The exam must be completed by March 11th at the A-B Tech Testing Center on the Victoria Road Campus. It is only offered on specific dates and times – please plan ahead!

• Individuals wishing to submit a TEAS score instead of testing during the application period must request authorization at the time of completion of the Verification/Selection Form.

• If a TEAS® score is already on file at A-B Tech, an applicant may not submit new outside scores during the application period unless approved for distance student testing.

• Qualified distance students will be permitted to test off site during the application period. Applicants must request approval at time of completion of the Verification/Selection Form.

1 •Schedule and pay for the TEAS ® Version V

2 •Study and prepare for the TEAS ® Version V

3 •Take the TEAS ® Version V on the date and time scheduled

10. NOTIFICATION LETTERNOTIFICATION LETTER – APRIL

Status for 1st and 2nd choices. One of three options will be listed:

• Admitted• Alternate List• Not Admitted

*Applicants will be ranked based on the TEAS®Version V exam composite score only.*

FINAL STEPSNow that you have completed your competitive admissions overview• Complete the assessment abtech.edu/competitive-program-assessment • Make an appointment and take the completed assessment to a Student Services advisor

Services for true distance students (those who live outside Buncombe/Madison counties or a contiguous county)• Complete the assessment• E-mail gotadvising@abtech.edu for assistance. Please use the Subject: Allied Health

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