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HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS
TCL Health Sciences Programs
• Nursing
• Radiology Technology
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Central Sterile Processing
• Surgical Technology
• Medical Assisting
• Massage Therapy
Dean of Health Sciences
Dr. Glenn Levicki DHA, MSRS, R.T. (R) (MR) (CT)
Nursing ProgramInterim Program Director: Vandy Amason, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Accredited: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN)
Fall and Spring Entry
Accepts 40 students Fall & Spring
PN Option (Fall entry only)
Diploma
3 semesters
Fall, Spring, & graduate Summer
42 credits
Eligible for NCLEX-PN exam (LPN)
RN Option (Fall & Spring)
Associate Degree
4 semesters
68 credits
Eligible for NCLEX-RN exam (RN)
LPN-RN (Fall & Spring)
Enter 2nd year, first semester
Complete in 3 semesters
Eligible for NCLEX-RN exam (RN)
3 Different Options• Multi entry/Multi exit
Program
Radiologic TechnologyActing Program Director: Erika Johnson, BS, R.T. (R) (ARRT)
Accredited: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT)
Fall entry only
Associate Degree 6 semesters
Accepts 14-16 students
Eligible for national registry exam to obtain RT (R).
Physical Therapy Assistant
Program Director: Dr. Vicki Daniel, PT, DPT
Accredited: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE)
Fall entry only
Associate Degree 5 semesters
Accepts 16 students
Eligible for National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for licensure
Surgical TechnologyProgram Director: JoLane Collins, CST, ATC, MA.Ed., CBSPD, FAST
Associates Degree
Accredited: Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Fall entry only
Combined Central Sterile Processing Certificate & Surgical Technology Diploma
5 semesters
Accepts 12-15 students
Eligible for national certification exam
Central Sterile Processing Certification Exam
CBSTD (Certified Surgical Technologist)
Diploma
Accredited: Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Fall entry only
3 Semesters
Accepts 12-15 students
Eligible for national certification exam
CBSTD (Certified Surgical Technologist)
2 Different Options• Multi entry/Multi exit
Program
Central Sterile ProcessingProgram Director: JoLane Collins, CST, ATC, MA.Ed., CBSPD, FAST
Accredited: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP)
Fall and Spring entry
Certificate 2 semesters
Accepts 12-15 students
Eligible for national certification exam Central Sterile Processing Certification Exam
CBSTD (Certified Surgical Technologist)
Medical AssistingProgram Director: Jaclyn Valenti, RMA, AS, BA, MEd.
Accredited: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS)
Fall entry
Certificate 3 Semesters
Accepts 15 students
Eligible for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA) for certification
Massage TherapyProgram Director: Denise Van Nostran, LMT, BCTMB, BM, MM
Accredited: Commission for Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
Fall entry only
Certificate program 3 semesters
Accepts 16 students (day)
8 students (evening/Saturday)
Graduates complete Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX), leading to Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Deadline Dates
for Applications to Health Science
Programs
Nursing Entry: Spring 2020
Deadline: September 3rd 2019
Entry: Fall 2020
Deadline: Jan-April 2020
Radiologic Technology Entry: Fall 2020
Deadline: Jan-April 2020
Physical Therapist Assistant Entry: Fall 2020
Deadline: Jan-April 2020
Central Sterile Processing Entry: Spring 2020
Deadline: September 3rd 2019
Entry: Fall 2020
Deadline: Jan-April 2020
Medical Assisting Entry: Fall 2020
Deadline: Jan-April 2020
Massage Therapy Entry: Fall 2020
Deadline: Jan-April 2020
TEAS TEST
Which Programs need the TEAS test?
Nursing Radiology Technology Physical Therapy Assistant Surgical Technology
What is the TEAS test? Entrance Test Tests on:
English, Reading, Math, Science Skills
How many times can you take the TEAS test?
3 times in a 12 month period
How long are the TEAS scores good for?
3 years at TCL
How long does the TEAS test take to complete?
About 3 ½ hours All computerized Results printed upon completion
Is there a study guide? Yes- Available at our TCL Bookstore
TEAS Study Guide $68.95 TEAS Study Guide Bar Chart $ 6.95 plus
tax (price subject to change)
What is the cost of the TEAS test at TCL?
$60 for TCL Students
Where do I go to take the TEAS? Call to make an appointment: 843-470-8400 Testing Center in Building 2
FAQ’s What accreditation does TCL have?
Southern Accreditation of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Do Math and Science courses have an expiration? 7 years
How do I get started?
• Apply to TCL at www.tcl.edu
• Request ALL official college and high school/ GED transcripts be sent to TCL Admissions office
• Meet with Health Science advisor (Amanda Barney)
• Take entrance exam (TEAS Test) if needed per program requirements
• Apply by published deadlines