College Catalog 2014-15

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

All Healthcare Education Division students must submit to and satisfactorily complete a criminal background check. Admission may be rescinded and reversed based on review of the students’ criminal background check. Students who refuse to submit to a criminal background check or do not pass the criminal background check review will be dismissed from the program. Students who are dismissed from a Healthcare Education Division program may seek admission into another educational program. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY All applicants are considered on a competitive basis. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. Applicants are evaluated on ACT score, academic course work, and GPA. Completed Healthcare Education Program application must be submitted to the Office of Healthcare Education by June 1 for spring admission. To be admitted to the Surgical Technology Program applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. The applicant must be of legal working age (18) before program completion; 2. The applicant must have a 12th grade education as demonstrated by a high school diploma or its equivalent as demonstrated by the General Development Test; 3. The applicant must be in good physical condition as verified by a medical examination and certifying report* (National Certification Requirement); 4. Applicants must have an ACT composite score of 16 with a 12 in math and reading, or 12 composite if taken before October 1989, with a 12 in math and reading, or 12 composite if taken before October 1989, with a 12 in math and reading; 5. The applicant must have acceptable personal qualities as established through a personal interview; 6. Applicants shall be selected for interviews by the Surgical Technology Committee; 7. The applicant must be recommended for admission by the Surgical Technology Admissions Committee; and 8. Must have CPR-C certification. Qualified applicants will be considered by the admissions committee on a competitive basis. Meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee admission into the program. The number of students admitted into the program will vary according to resources available. Post acceptance requirements for students selected include a physical examination, MMR immunizations, Hepatitis B vaccines, proof of 2 step TB skin test, criminal background check and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course. All students must agree to be randomly tested for drugs at any point and time while enrolled in any healthcare program. The student is responsible for all expenses associated with testing. All Healthcare Education Division students must submit to and satisfactorily complete a criminal background check. Admission may be rescinded and reversed based on review of the students’ criminal background check. Students who refuse to submit to a criminal background check or do not pass the criminal background check review will be dismissed from the program. Students who are dismissed from a Healthcare Education Division program may seek admission into another educational program. TRANSFER STUDENTS Students desiring to attend East Central Community College after having attended another college (degree granting institutions accredited by national or professional organizations which are recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)) must meet the same requirements as entering freshmen. Students with records indicating unsatisfactory standing from the previous college may be accepted in a probationary status for one semester. If the student receives academic probation at the completion of one semester, the student will be suspended per the College’s Academic Suspension policy. A student may apply up to 46 credit hours towards an ECCC Associate Degree program. Questions regarding transferability of some courses should be directed to the Office of Admission and Records.

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