Health Sciences and Nursing 2022 Application Requirements

1 2022 HSN Application Requirements | Page 1 | Last Revised 5/14/21 Health Sciences & Nursing (HSN) 2022 application requirements Get started at Got questions? Visit Need to transfer credits? Visit #panel3 Students must complete all Application Requirements by the deadline to apply Meeting the minimum Requirements does not guarantee acceptance Application periods open at midnight on the start date and close at 11:59 pm on the end date Students who have graduated with an associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education have fulfilled the SDV requirement. Evaluation through the College Records Office must be requested to receive SDV transfer credit Applicants with pending transfer credit after the deadline will not be considered for admission Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older to attend clinicals Program cohort sizes are approximate and may change depending on clinical site availability Certificate programs Program Information Application Requirements How to Apply Clinical Data Coding Apply April 1 to April 15 Later applications may be considered if space is available Certificate program First come, first served Starts every August 2 semesters Size: 35 students Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: Have completed, or qualify for ENG 111 Submit HSN Application No attachments required Dental Assisting Apply May 15 to May 31 Certificate program First come, first served Starts every August 2 semesters, summer session Size.

2 16 students Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: ENG 111 or higher Grade: B or better SDV 101 Orient. to Healthcare or equivalent Grade: B or better BIO 141 & BIO 142 or BIO 145 Grade: B or better; completed within past 10 years (NAS 150 will be accepted in place of BIO 145 if completed previously within past 10 years) Submit HSN Application Must attach high school transcript, diploma, or GED to show proof of graduation from high school International high school transcripts must first be evaluated by Medical Laboratory Assisting Apply February 15 to March 1 Certificate program First come, first served Starts every June 2 semesters Size: 14 students Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: Submit HSN Application Must attach high school transcript, diploma, or GED to show proof of graduation from high school International high school transcripts must first be evaluated by Phlebotomy Apply February 15 to March 1 (Start in August) Apply September 1 to September 10 (Start in January) Certificate program First come, first served Starts every January & August 1 semester Size.

3 18 students per session Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: Submit HSN Application Must attach high school transcript, diploma, or GED to show proof of graduation from high school International high school transcripts must first be evaluated by 2022 HSN Application Requirements | Page 2 | Last Revised 5/14/21 Associate Degree programs Program Information Application Requirements How to Apply Dental Hygiene Apply February 1 to February 15 Associate degree program Competitive Starts every August 5 semesters Size: 32 students Competitive Ranking Criteria G rades in science courses Completion of co-requisites Previous dental experience TEAS aggregate: minimum of 50% each in Science, Math, English, and Reading components Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: SDV 101 Orient. to Healthcare or equivalent Grade: C or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: C or better BIO 141 Grade: B or better; completed within past 10 years BIO 142 Grade: B or better; completed within past 10 years BIO 150 (or BIO 205) Grade: B or better.

4 Completed within past 10 years TEAS aggregate: minimum of 50% each in Science, Math, English, and Reading components Submit HSN Application Must attach TEAS scores Attach Chair-side Assisting Clinical Work Experience Form (if applicable) Attach Dental Assisting Training Program Certificates (if applicable) Attach DANB Certification (if applicable) Diagnostic Medical Sonography Apply May 1 to May 15 Associate degree program Competitive Starts every August 4 semesters Size: General 14 students Echo 8 students Vascular 6 students Competitive Ranking Criteria G rades in BIO 141, BIO 142, MTH 154 & PHY 101 TEAS scores Current RVT, RDMS, or RDCS sonography credential Attend Prospective Student Workshop within past 12 months Minimum cumulative GPA: SDV 101 Orient. to Healthcare or equivalent Grade: B or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: B or better MTH 154 or higher Grade: B or better BIO 141 Grade: B or better; completed within past 5 years BIO 142 Grade: B or better; completed within past 5 years PHY 101 or higher Grade: B or better; completed within past 5 years Vascular or echo only: previous bachelor s degree in any field TEAS: minimum of 50 in Science, Math, English, and Reading Submit HSN Application Must attach TEAS scores Attach RDMS, RDCS, or RVT sonography credential (if applicable) You may only be accepted to one DMS program at a time.

5 If applying to more than one specialty, you may note the order you want to be considered for each program in the Comments field on the HSN Application Emergency Medical Services Apply any time Associate degree program First come, first served Starts every January, May & August 5 semesters Size: varies by semester Information session (send email to to request information session) Minimum cumulative GPA: Submit HSN Application No attachments required General Studies: Health Sciences Prepares students for Application to a competitive MEC program or entry to a variety of allied Health or Health Sciences baccalaureate programs Associate degree program No Requirements to apply No Application required Health Information Management Apply April 1 to April 15 Later applications may be considered if space is available Associate degree program First come, first served Starts every August 5 semesters Size: 35 students Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: SDV 101 Orient.

6 To Healthcare or equivalent Grade: C or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: C or better BIO 141 Grade: C or better; completed within past 10 years CST 229 Grade: C or better HIM 111 Grade: C or better Submit HSN Application No attachments required 2022 HSN Application Requirements | Page 3 | Last Revised 5/14/21 Program Information Application Requirements How to Apply Medical Laboratory Technology Apply February 15 to March 1 Associate degree program Competitive Starts every August 5 semesters Size: 20 students Competitive Ranking Criteria Currently working and certified as a Phlebotomist, Certified Medical assistant , or Clinical/Medical Lab assistant G rades in pre-requisites Completion of co-requisites G rade in MDL 100 Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: SDV 101 Orient. to Healthcare or equivalent Grade: C or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: C or better BIO 141 Grade: C or better; completed within past 10 years CHM 111 Grade: C or better; completed within past 10 years Submit HSN Application No attachments required Nursing Apply March 1 to March 15 (Start in August) Apply September 1 to September 15 (Start in January) Associate degree program Competitive Starts every January & August 4 semesters Size: 60-80 students per session Competitive Ranking Criteria G rades in BIO 141 and PSY 230 Completion of co-requisites TEAS scores (Fall 2022 only) Although not required to apply, additional points are awarded for the Nursing co-requisites being completed at time of Application .

7 Nursing Co-Requisites BIO 142 BIO 150 Humanities/Fine Arts elective CST 110, CST 126, or CST 229 (CST 100 not accepted) Online information session TEAS: Minimum scores of 52 in Science, 65 in Math, 62 in English, and 73 in Reading (required for Fall 2022 only) High School Courses and High School Graduation Requirements 1 unit of high school algebra; Grade: C or better 1 unit of high school biology; Grade: C or better 1 unit of high school chemistry; Grade: C or better Graduation from high school or completion of GED Applicants may complete MTH 154, BIO 101, and CHM 101 with a grade of C or better from NOVA or to also meet the high school course Requirements . However, proof of high school graduation is also required regardless of prior college experience or degree. Applicants may complete the GED if proof of high school graduation cannot be provided. College Course and GPA Requirements Minimum cumulative GPA: SDV 101 Orient. to Healthcare or equivalent Grade: C or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: C or better BIO 141 Grade: C or better.

8 Completed within past 10 years PSY 230 Grade: C or better (no other PSY courses accepted) General 3-credit elective Spring and Fall 2022 Submit HSN Application Must also attach proof of: HS algebra, HS biology, and HS chemistry (attach HS transcript showing completion of these courses with a C or better grade) graduation from high school (attach HS transcript or diploma showing date of graduation or GED) Fall 2022 Only Must also attach TEAS scores International high school transcripts must first be evaluated by Occupational Therapy assistant Apply May 1 to May 15 Associate degree program Competitive Starts every August 5 semesters Size: 23 students Competitive Ranking Criteria G rades in BIO 141 and BIO 142 Number of observation and/or work hours with an OT or OTA Video Statement Completion of a writing sample Information Session Minimum cumulative GPA: SDV 101 Orient. to Healthcare or equivalent Grade: C or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: C or better BIO 141 Grade: C or better; completed within past 5 years BIO 142 Grade: C or better.

9 Completed within past 5 years HLT 141 Grade: C or better Minimum of 16 hours clinic observation or work experience or Attestation Form in place of hours Submit HSN Application Must attach OTA Observation Form or Attestation Form Attach OTA Work Experience Form (if applicable) 2022 HSN Application Requirements | Page 4 | Last Revised 5/14/21 Program Information Application Requirements How to Apply physical therapist assistant Apply March 1 to March 15 If the class is not filled, a second Application window will open May 1 to May 15 Associate degree program Competitive Starts every August 5 semesters Size: 40 students Competitive Ranking Criteria Grades in anatomy & physiology Grade in medical terminology Number of observation hours Variety of clinical settings during observation Number of attempts to achieve B or better in Anatomy & Physiology Information Session Minimum cumulative GPA: BIO 141 & BIO 142 or BIO 145 Grades: B or better; completed within past 10 years (NAS 150 will be accepted in place of BIO 145 if completed previously within past 10 years) HLT 141 Grade: B or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: B or better Minimum of 4 hours of clinic observation 50% in English and Reading; 50% on Anatomy & Physiology section of Science; combined score of 50% in English, Reading and Science Submit HSN Application Must attach TEAS scores Must attach Clinic Observation Form Radiography Apply April 1 to April 15 Associate degree program Competitive Starts every August 5 semesters Size: 40 students Competitive Ranking Criteria: Grades in BIO 141, BIO 142 & RAD 105 Completion of co-requisites Number of attempts of BIO 141 and BIO 142 Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: SDV 101 Orient.

10 To Healthcare or equivalent Grade: B or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: B or better BIO 141 Grade: B or better; completed within past 10 years BIO 142 Grade: B or better; completed within past 10 years RAD 105 Grade: B or better (previous RAD 100 accepted if completed within past 10 years) Submit HSN Application No attachments required Respiratory Therapy Apply May 15 to May 31 Later applications may be considered if space is available Associate degree program Competitive Starts every August 5 semesters Size: 25 students Competitive Ranking Criteria: Grades in BIO 141 & BIO 142 Completion of college math Completion of co-requisites Online information session Minimum cumulative GPA: SDV 101 Orient. to Healthcare or equivalent Grade: C or better ENG 111 or higher Grade: C or better BIO 141 Grade: C or better; completed within past 10 years BIO 142 Grade: C or better; completed within past 10 years HLT 141 Grade: C or better RTH 120 Grade: B or better Submit HSN Application No attachments required Virginia Western Community College Joint Venture Program with NOVA Courses are delivered live from Virginia Western Community College to a classroom at the NOVA Medical Education Campus via Zoom video conferencing.