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ProgramsPrograms

TCL Health Science TCL Health Science ProgramsPrograms

• Radiologic TechnologyRadiologic Technology

• Nursing Program OptionsNursing Program Options• Practical NursingPractical Nursing• Registered NurseRegistered Nurse• LPN-Advance LPN-Advance

PlacementPlacement

• Surgical TechnologySurgical Technology

• Massage TherapyMassage Therapy

• Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant

• Medical Records CoderMedical Records Coder(Through Midlands Tech)(Through Midlands Tech)

• Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician(Through Midlands Tech)(Through Midlands Tech)

RadiologyRadiology

Radiologic TechnologyRadiologic TechnologyAssociate DegreeAssociate Degree

John Eichinger, MSRS (R) (CT):John Eichinger, MSRS (R) (CT): Program DirectorProgram Director

Glenn Levicki, BSRS RT(R) (MR) (CT) ARRT:Glenn Levicki, BSRS RT(R) (MR) (CT) ARRT: Clinical Clinical CoordinatorCoordinator

• AccreditedAccredited:: Joint Review Committee on Joint Review Committee on

Education in Radiologic Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)Technology (JRCERT)

• Fall entry onlyFall entry only• 6 semesters 6 semesters (Associate (Associate

Degree)Degree)

• Eligible for national registry Eligible for national registry exam to obtain RT (R).exam to obtain RT (R).

• Accept 16 studentsAccept 16 students

NursingNursing

Nursing ProgramNursing ProgramMulti-entry/Multi-exitMulti-entry/Multi-exit

Dean Marge Sapp, MSN, APRN, BC Dean Marge Sapp, MSN, APRN, BC• Accredited:Accredited:

National League for Nursing Accrediting National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)Commission (NLNAC)

• Fall and Spring EntryFall and Spring Entry

• Accept 40 students fall & spring entryAccept 40 students fall & spring entry

Nursing ProgramNursing ProgramMulti entry/Multi exit ProgramMulti entry/Multi exit Program

PN Option PN Option (Fall entry only)(Fall entry only) Diploma Diploma

3 semesters3 semesters Fall, spring, & Fall, spring, &

graduate summergraduate summer 42 credits42 credits

Eligible for NCLEX-PN Eligible for NCLEX-PN exam (LPN)exam (LPN)

RN Option RN Option (fall & spring)(fall & spring) Associate DegreeAssociate Degree

5 semesters5 semesters 68 credits68 credits

Eligible for NCLEX-RN Eligible for NCLEX-RN exam (RN)exam (RN)

LPN-AP LPN-AP Enter 1Enter 1stst year, second year, second

semestersemester Complete in 4 semestersComplete in 4 semesters Eligible for NCLEX-RN Eligible for NCLEX-RN

exam (RN)exam (RN)

Surgical TechnologySurgical Technology

Surgical TechnologySurgical TechnologyJoLane Buss, CST, ATC, MEd.JoLane Buss, CST, ATC, MEd.

Program DirectorProgram Director Accredited:Accredited:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)Programs (CAAHEP)

Fall entry onlyFall entry only 3 semesters 3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer)(fall, spring, and graduate end of summer) DiplomaDiploma Eligible for national certification examEligible for national certification exam

CSTCST (Certified Surgical Technologist) (Certified Surgical Technologist)

Accept 12–15 studentsAccept 12–15 students

Massage TherapyMassage Therapy

Massage TherapyMassage TherapyDenise Van Nostran, LMT, NCTMBDenise Van Nostran, LMT, NCTMB

Program DirectorProgram Director

Accredited: (SACS)Accredited: (SACS) Commission on Colleges of the Southern Commission on Colleges of the Southern

Association of Colleges and SchoolsAssociation of Colleges and Schools Fall entry onlyFall entry only

Certificate programCertificate program 3 semesters 3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer)(fall, spring, and graduate end of summer)

Accept 14 students Accept 14 students Graduates eligible for national certification Graduates eligible for national certification

exam to become licensed exam to become licensed Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Physical Therapist AssistantPhysical Therapist AssistantPTAPTA

Dr Cindy Buchanan PhD., PT Program Dr Cindy Buchanan PhD., PT Program DirectorDirector

Jennifer Culbreth BS, PTA InstructorJennifer Culbreth BS, PTA Instructor

Physical Therapist Physical Therapist AssistantAssistant

• Accredited:Accredited:• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy

Education (CAPTE)Education (CAPTE)

• Fall entry onlyFall entry only• 5 semesters 5 semesters (Associate Degree)(Associate Degree)

• Eligible for National Physical Therapy Eligible for National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for licensureExamination (NPTE) for licensure

• Accept 16 studentsAccept 16 students

Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy TechnicianCandice Geiger Candice Geiger (geigerc@midlandstech.edu)(geigerc@midlandstech.edu)

Program Director Program Director (Midlands Tech)(Midlands Tech)

Distant Learning-Distant Learning-Cooperative ProgramCooperative Program Midlands Technical Midlands Technical

College College (Columbia, SC)(Columbia, SC)

Accept 5 students from Accept 5 students from Beaufort areaBeaufort area Must apply to Midlands Must apply to Midlands

TechTech Deadline date for Deadline date for

applicationapplication June 1June 1 Fall entry onlyFall entry only

Accredited by:Accredited by: American Society of American Society of

Health-System Health-System PharmacistsPharmacists (ASHP)(ASHP)

DiplomaDiploma 3 semesters 3 semesters (fall, spring, (fall, spring,

and graduate summer)and graduate summer) Eligible for national Eligible for national

certification examcertification exam Certified Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy

Technician (CPT) Technician (CPT)

Medical Record CoderMedical Record CoderElizabeth Gibbs, RHIT Elizabeth Gibbs, RHIT (gibbse@midlandstech.edu)(gibbse@midlandstech.edu)

Program DirectorProgram Director (Midlands Tech)(Midlands Tech)• Deadline date for Deadline date for

applicationapplication• June 1June 1• Fall entry onlyFall entry only

• CertificateCertificate• 3 semesters 3 semesters (fall, spring, (fall, spring,

and graduate summer)and graduate summer)• Eligible for national Eligible for national

certification examcertification exam• Certified Coding Certified Coding

Associate (CCA)Associate (CCA)

• Distant Learning – Distant Learning – Cooperative ProgramCooperative Program

• Midlands Technical CollegeMidlands Technical College• (Columbia, SC)(Columbia, SC)

• Accept 5 students from Accept 5 students from Beaufort areaBeaufort area

• Must apply to Midlands TechMust apply to Midlands Tech

Deadline DatesDeadline Datesfor Applications to Health for Applications to Health

Science ProgramsScience Programs Radiologic TechnologyRadiologic Technology

Fall 2012Fall 2012 April 2, 2012April 2, 2012

Massage TherapyMassage Therapy Fall 2012Fall 2012

April 2, 2012April 2, 2012

Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Asst.Asst. Fall 2012Fall 2012

April 2, 2012April 2, 2012

Surgical TechnologySurgical Technology Fall 2012Fall 2012

April 2, 2012April 2, 2012 NursingNursing

Fall 2012 entryFall 2012 entry April 2, 2012April 2, 2012

Spring 2013 entrySpring 2013 entry September 3, 2013September 3, 2013

Medical Record Coder & Medical Record Coder & Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician Fall EntryFall Entry

June 1June 1

How Do I Begin?How Do I Begin?1. Apply to the college

• Building 2 (Coleman Hall) in Beaufort• New River Campus in Bluffton• Hampton Campus (Mungin Center) in Hampton• Online at www.tcl.edu. • Acceptance to TCL does NOT guarantee acceptance

into a health science program

2. Have ALL official transcripts sent to college’s Beaufort Admissions Office

• High school or GED certificate• All college• Assure these transcripts are also on file in the Division

of Health Sciences.

3. Apply for Financial Aid

I’ve never been to College!I’ve never been to College!Placement test – COMPASS

1. Make appointment to take• Testing Center (Building 1, Room 201) Beaufort

• Call (843) 525-8344• New River Campus in Bluffton

• Call (843) 470-6002• Hampton Campus in Hampton

• Call (803) 943-4262

2. Tests• English• Math• Reading

3. Takes at least 2 hours to complete4. Get results immediately

• Establishes readiness for college courses

I’ve been to college!I’ve been to college!Do I need to take the Do I need to take the

COMPASS?COMPASS?A grade of a A grade of a “C”“C” or better in or better in

• College English and college math College English and college math (algebra)(algebra)

OROR• History/Psychology and college math History/Psychology and college math

(algebra)(algebra)

MAY NOT need to take MAY NOT need to take COMPASS! COMPASS!

Is there a time limit on College Is there a time limit on College courses?courses?

Math and Science have Math and Science have

55 year time limit year time limit

What is next? What is next? Advising appointmentAdvising appointment

Call (843) 525-8267Call (843) 525-8267

Bring Compass results Bring Compass results (if applicable)(if applicable) Determine curriculum readinessDetermine curriculum readiness May need to take college courses to evaluate academic May need to take college courses to evaluate academic

successsuccess

Bring College transcripts Bring College transcripts (if applicable)(if applicable) Evaluate courses for transferEvaluate courses for transfer Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater for ADN, Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater for ADN,

PTA, + RT; need grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or PTA, + RT; need grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or greater for MT + ST greater for MT + ST

Take required Entrance Test (TEAS) after the Take required Entrance Test (TEAS) after the advising appointmentadvising appointment Schedule this after the advising appointmentSchedule this after the advising appointment

What is the TEAS?What is the TEAS? Entrance TestEntrance Test

Tests English, math, reading, and science skillsTests English, math, reading, and science skills No calculatorsNo calculators ComputerizedComputerized

Results are good for 3 years at TCLResults are good for 3 years at TCL

Cost is $35Cost is $35 Pay for test in Building 2, CashierPay for test in Building 2, Cashier

Takes about 3½ hours to completeTakes about 3½ hours to complete ComputerizedComputerized Able to print results on completionAble to print results on completion

TEAS TEAS

Reading 50 minutesReading 50 minutes

Math 56 minutesMath 56 minutes

Science 50 minutesScience 50 minutes

English 50 minutesEnglish 50 minutes

Is there a study guide?Is there a study guide?

YesYes

May be purchased at the TCL BookstoreMay be purchased at the TCL BookstoreCost is $ 61Cost is $ 61

Where do I go to take the Where do I go to take the TEAS Test?TEAS Test?

Testing Center-Beaufort CampusTesting Center-Beaufort Campus Located in Building 1; Room 210Located in Building 1; Room 210

Call 843-525-8344 to find out the hours available Call 843-525-8344 to find out the hours available for testingfor testing

Must have and present:Must have and present: Receipt of paymentReceipt of payment Picture ID Picture ID Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)

TEAS at NEW RIVERTEAS at NEW RIVER

Call 843-525-8344 to schedule a time Call 843-525-8344 to schedule a time

Must have and present:Must have and present: Receipt of paymentReceipt of payment Picture ID Picture ID Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)

The TEAS is computerizedThe TEAS is computerized

Timed testTimed test

Key to successKey to success Tutoring available at the Academic Tutoring available at the Academic

Support Center 525-8221Support Center 525-8221 Use study guide Use study guide Practice the sample tests with a timerPractice the sample tests with a timer

TCL Testing Center web site TCL Testing Center web site www.tcl.edu

Do I get a copy of my Do I get a copy of my results?results?

YesYesYou may print a copy of your You may print a copy of your results from ATITESTING.comresults from ATITESTING.com

What is passing?What is passing?

Composite AverageComposite AverageADN, PTA, Rad TechADN, PTA, Rad Tech73% Version IV73% Version IV63% Version V63% Version V

Surgical TechnologySurgical Technology67% Version IV67% Version IV57% Version V57% Version V

How often can I take it?How often can I take it?

May retake the test one time in May retake the test one time in a 12 month perioda 12 month period

I passed the TEAS TestI passed the TEAS Test! ! What do I do now?What do I do now?

Complete program specific health Complete program specific health science application checklist science application checklist

andand

return to Division of Health return to Division of Health SciencesSciences

for an application.for an application.

Application ChecklistApplication Checklist

Complete health science program checklistComplete health science program checklist Sign application checklistSign application checklist Turn signed application checklist into the Turn signed application checklist into the

Division of Health Sciences for program specific Division of Health Sciences for program specific application process.application process.

Bring a copy of your TEAS resultsBring a copy of your TEAS results (if applicable)(if applicable)

Meet the published application deadline Meet the published application deadline dates.dates.

Let’s Wrap It Up! Let’s Wrap It Up!

Tie Up the Loose EndsTie Up the Loose Ends

1.1. Apply to TCLApply to TCL

2.2. Request Request ALLALL official transcripts be sent to official transcripts be sent to TCL Admissions officeTCL Admissions office

a)a) Assure copies have been sent to the Division Assure copies have been sent to the Division of Health Sciencesof Health Sciences

3.3. Meet with Health Science advisorMeet with Health Science advisor

4.4. Take entrance exam (TEAS Test); if Take entrance exam (TEAS Test); if applicableapplicable

5.5. Apply by published deadlinesApply by published deadlines