WELCOME to the Online Health Careers Orientation

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1 WELCOME to the Online Health Careers Orientation

2 Specialized Admissions Health Careers Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Medical Sonography Health Information Technology-HITT HITT/Medical Coding Medical Assisting Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Nursing/RN Vocational Nursing/LVN

3 Specialized Admissions Health Careers Pharmacy Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Radiation Therapy Technology Radiology Technology Respiratory Care Technology Surgical Technology

4 Non-Specialized Admissions Health Careers Border Health Issues Community Health Worker Emergency Medical Services Health Information Technology/Medical Transcription

5 Specialized Admissions Health Careers Most of these programs have specialized admissions requirements in addition to the college s standard admissions process. Some of these requirements are mandated by state or federal legislation. Others are based on the standards set by accreditation agencies. If you have a disability that requires special assistance, your counselor will work with our faculty and the Center for Students with Disabilities to meet your needs.

6 Objective To inform students who have identified a Health Career discipline as a major emphasizing the specialized admissions procedure and ranking process.

7 Specialized Admissions Application Process A student s primary major will be declared as an Associate of Arts or a major that is not under a specialized admissions process until official acceptance into their designated health career is received. Students may declare up to two secondary Health Careers majors during an academic year.

8 Specialized Admissions Application Process The admission criteria will be applied in accordance with the current college catalog. The admission process requires the student to satisfy all general requirements and pre-program specific requirements to include any mandatory course work prior to ranking.

9 General Requirements for Ranking Consideration Applicants must: be fully accepted by EPCC as an academic credit student. complete a mandatory Health Careers Orientation Session for specialized admissions. submit a Health Careers Specialized Admission Application form and pay a one time $10 application fee.

10 Applicants will: General Requirements for Ranking Consideration request official transcripts from high school or GED scores and all prior colleges/universities transliteration of foreign coursework is required have all documents sent directly to the EPCC Admissions Office demonstrate minimum competency levels on the ACCUPLACER assessment complete mandatory courses, if applicable

11 ASSESSMENT ACCUPLACER is required for all Health Careers under Specialized Admissions

12 ACCUPLACER ASSESSMENT ACCUPLACER competency levels will be determined by each discipline. Areas for Competency testing on the ACCUPLACER are: Reading Skills Math Skills Writing Skills

13 ACCUPLACER ASSESSMENT All three competency levels can be met at the same time. Students also have the option to take one subject area at a time. ACCUPLACER scores are valid for two years for ranking purposes. Only the most recent test scores will be used for qualification and ranking.

14 General Requirements for Ranking Consideration EPCC cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher as required by program Complete any course prerequisites as indicated in the degree plan. A minimum grade of C or higher is required in some Health programs.

15 Pre-Program Specific Requirements Applicants must also meet Pre-Program Specific requirements prior to qualifying for ranking. Current CPR certificate American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) Continuing Education course -7 hour course College Course 16 weeks: KINE 1306 First Aid and Safety

16 Pre-Program Specific Requirements First Aid Certification American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons National Safety Council College Course 16 weeks: KINE 1306 First Aid and Safety Continuing Education course 7 hour course call for more information.

17 Pre-Program Specific Requirements Immunizations Hepatitis B vaccination series of 3 (4-6 month to complete) Tuberculosis Screening and/or testing (done annually) 2 - Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccinations (MMR) 2 - Varicella Vaccinations, titer, or documentation of disease from physician Diphtheria/Tetanus (Td)

18 Pre-Program Specific Requirements Physical Exam by an American licensed Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant Physical Technical Standard form Program Orientation HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) - online

19 Pre-Program Specific Requirements Criminal background clearance Website: Substance Abuse Screening Website: Note: Pre-Program Specific requirements will vary by program. However, all health programs mandate a background clearance and Substance Abuse Screening.

20 Background Clearance The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), which accredits healthcare facilities across the country, enforced background screening in September 2004 and has set requirements mandating that students in a healthcare field must now complete the same background check as hospital employees.

21 Background Clearance Students are responsible for the cost associated with the background investigation, and the investigation must be conducted through 0nly. Your clearance will be sent directly to the Dean of your program at the college.

22 Pre-Program Specific Requirements Pre-Program Specific documents should be submitted to the designated contact person identified on the Program Information Guide. It is highly recommended that Pre-Program Specific documents be submitted one month prior to the ranking deadline.

23 Mandatory Courses Mandatory Courses: must be successfully completed prior to ranking. require a grade of C or higher may have an expiration date cannot be substituted with the exception of Math Note: Applicants who do not satisfactorily complete mandatory course work will not be eligible for ranking.

24 Mandatory Courses Example of mandatory courses in the Nursing program: BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II RNSG 1301 Pharmacology MATH 1324 Introductory Mathematics for Business and Social Science or MATH 1314 Pre-calculus I College Algebra and Geometry or Higher level MATH. Note: Mandatory course requirements will vary by program.

25 Ranking Courses Ranking Courses: are identified by the Health Careers Coordinator are courses within the degree plan that establish the ranking score. may have an expiration date

26 Ranking Courses require a grade of C or higher cannot be substituted Note: Ranking courses will vary by program.

27 Ranking Courses Example of ranking courses in the Nursing program. BIOL 2401 BIOL 2402 BIOL 2420 RNSG 1301 Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Microorganisms and Disease Pharmacology The ranking of qualified applicants is based on most recent ACCUPLACER test scores and the grades on specific program ranking courses.

28 Ranking Process Once the specialized admissions requirements have been satisfied, the student will automatically be ranked based on their individual performance on the ACCUPLACER and GPA of program specific ranking courses. Seventy percent (70%) of points come from GPA of ranking courses. Thirty percent (30%) of points are derived from ACCUPLACER scores.

29 Ranking Process 1200 is the maximum possible ranking score. Cumulative Ranking Points Course Ranking Score 70% = 840 ACCUPLACER Score + 30% = 360 Total Max Ranking Score 100% = 1200

30 Calculating Your Ranking Course Grade Point Average (GPA) BIOL 2401 A = 4 grade points = 16 points BIOL 2402 B = 3 grade points = 12 points BIOL 2420 B = 3 grade points = 12 points TOTAL=12 credits = 40 points 40 points/12 credits = 3.3 Ranking Course GPA

31 Calculating the Course Ranking Score (Ranking G.P.A) (Successfully Ranking Credit Hours Completed) (Factor) = Course Ranking Score Example: Ranking GPA= 3.3 Ranking Credit Hours Successfully Completed = 12 Factor = 17.5 (3.3)(12)(17.5) = 693 Note: The factor will vary by program.

32 Calculating the Factor To determine the Factor for course work, divide 840 by the product of Max GPA and Max Ranking Course hours. 840 / (Max GPA) (Max Ranking Course hours) Example: 840/(4.0 x 12) = 17.5 = Factor

33 Activity Calculate your GPA using the following data: BIOL 2401 B BIOL 2420 A BIOL 2402 A Calculate your course ranking score. (Ranking G.P.A) (Successfully Ranking Credit Hours Completed) (Factor)

34 Activity answer Calculate your GPA using the following data: BIOL 2401 B = 12 points BIOL 2420 A = 16 points BIOL 2402 A = 16 points 12 credits / 44 points = 3.6 GPA

35 Activity Answer Calculate your course ranking score. 44 points/12 credits = 3.6 Course Ranking Score 3.6 X 12 X 17.5 = 756

36 Ranking Process Now that we have finished computing the Course Ranking Score (70%= 840), we will proceed with the ACCUPLACER Ranking Score (30% = 360).

37 Calculating the ACCUPLACER Test Factor Thirty percent (30%) of ranking score is based on ACCUPLACER assessment results. Programs will have different weighted percentages in reading, writing and math based upon requirements of the program.

38 Test Ranking Score Test Factor = (Max total points) (Percentage) (Max raw score) Weighted % Test Area Max Raw Score Formula Test Factor 5% Math 120 (1200)(.05) / 120 =.5 20% Reading 120 (1200)(.20) / 120 = 2 5% Writing 8 (1200)(.05) / 8 = 7.5 Programs will have different weighted percentages based upon academic requirements of the program.

39 Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Medical Sonography Medical Assisting Technology Nursing/Vocational Nursing Surgical Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Weighted % Test Area Max Raw Score Test Factor Ranking Score 10% Math % Reading % Writing % Max Test Score 360

40 Medical Laboratory Technology Radiology Technology Weighted % Test Area Max Raw Score Test Factor Ranking Score 12% Math % Reading % Writing % Max Test Score 360

41 Health Information Technology Weighted % Test Area Max Raw Score Test Factor Ranking Score 6% Math % Reading % Writing % Max Test Score 360

42 Pharmacy Technology Weighted % Test Area Max Raw Score Test Factor Ranking Score 15% Math % Reading % Writing % Max Test Score 360

43 Radiation Therapy Weighted % Test Area Max Raw Score Test Factor Ranking Score 15% Math % Reading % Writing % Max Test Score 360

44 Respiratory Technology Weighted % Test Area Max Raw Score Test Factor Ranking Score 10% Math % Reading % Writing % Max Test Score 360

45 Test Ranking Formula (Test Area Raw Score) (Test Factor) = Test Ranking Score Weighted % Test Area Max Raw Score Test Factor Max Test Rank Score 5% Math % Reading % Writing % Max Test Score 360

46 Test Ranking Score This is an example for students with test scores less than the maximum possible points. Weighted % Test Area Test Score Test Factor Test Rank Score 10% Math (63) (1) = 63 10% Reading (82) (1) = 82 10% Writing (6) (15) = 90 30% =235

47 Total Ranking Score Course Ranking Score Test Ranking Score Total Ranking Score

48 Ranking Once applicants satisfy all Specialized Admissions requirements, including: General Admissions criteria Pre-Program Specific criteria Mandatory course work Applicants will be placed in a qualified pool and will automatically be ranked based upon individual performance on the ACCUPLACER assessment and GPA of program-specific ranking courses.

49 APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY Applicants are responsible for: verifying correct status of their application file maintaining compliance with any changing requirements taking effect during the current academic year that effects eligibility working closely with their designated Health Counselor

50 APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY adhering to deadlines and/or ranking dates submitting all required documentation prior to ranking deadline verifying official High School transcripts or GED scores have been received by the EPCC Admissions Office

51 APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY Applicants will not be ranked if all documentation is not submitted prior to ranking deadline. For instance: Hepatitis B vaccinations series of 3 (can take 4-6 months to complete) Posting ACCUPLACER scores will take between 24 to 48 hours, hence we highly recommend ACCUPLACER test s be completed at least 48 hours prior to ranking date. Background clearance may take several months to process Note: It is highly recommended that you complete all requirements one month prior to the ranking deadline.

52 Notification of Acceptance Students offered seats into their desired health program will receive a certified letter containing the student Acknowledgement Admissions Form. Students must follow and satisfy all requirements as indicated in the certified letter and return the student Acknowledgement Admissions Form to the Specialized Admissions manager at the VV campus within 10 days.

53 Notification of Acceptance Students declining or failing to respond to an offer of a seat into a Health Career will be removed from the qualified pool and as an applicant for ranking. A student who has declined acceptance into a specialized program and desires to be considered for other health majors, will be required to submit a change of major form with a health occupation counselor.

54 Notification of Acceptance After a student accepts a seat in a particular health occupation program, the student will then be removed from all other existing Health Careers pools. Students who were not selected will remain in the qualified pool as long as they continue to satisfy all current specialized and program specific admissions requirements.

55 Post Specialized Admission Requirements Students are responsible for the following requirements after accepting a seat in the program. Program Orientation Community Wide Orientation - online Specialized Equipment and Lab supplies Liability Insurance Uniforms Required HIPAA - online Substance abuse screening Background clearance CPR Physical Exam Note: This information will vary by program based on pre or post specialized admissions requirements. Check with your designated counselor or Health Careers coordinator.

56 Health Careers Counselor Veronica Cena RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) (RN) Nursing LVN/General Information Transition LVN to RN Paramedic to RN Bridge

57 Health Careers Counselor Veronica Fulton RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Medical Sonography Health Information Technology Medical Coding Medical Transcription Radiologic Technology Radiation Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Surgical Technology

58 Health Careers Counselor Maria Guerrero RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) (RN) Nursing LVN/General Information Transition LVN to RN Paramedic to RN Bridge Pharmacy Technology

59 Health Careers Counselor Hilario Hernandez, Counselor RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) RN/LVN/ General Information Transition LVN to RN

60 Health Careers Counselor Robert Pandy RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) Medical Assisting Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Pharmacy Technology Respiratory Care Technology

61 Health Careers Counselor Argelia S. Duarte RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) General Information of Health Occupation Majors

62 Health Careers Counselor Ruben Villalobos RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) RN Nursing/LVN/ General Information Transition LVN to RN

63 Health Careers Counselor Dub Satterfield NW Campus, 6701 S. Desert Blvd. RM M 79 (915) General Information of Health Occupation Majors

64 Health Careers Counselor Rudy Esselborn VV Campus, 919 Hunter SSC-140 C (915) General Information of Health Occupation Majors

65 Health Careers Counselor Deborah Knapp VV Campus, 919 Hunter SSC-127 (915) General Information of Health Occupation Majors

66 Health Careers Counselor Pat Duran Mission Del Paso, Gateway East RM C 154 (915) Border Health Issues Community Health Worker Emergency Medical Service Vocational Nursing (LVN) RN Nursing General Information

67 Health Careers Counselor Celina Gomez TM Campus, 9570 Gateway Blvd. North RM 1055 (915) General Information of Health Occupation Majors

68 Health Careers Counselor Ruben Gomez Mission Del Paso, Gateway East RM C General Information of Health Occupation Majors

69 Specialized Health Careers Coordinator Contact Information Dental Assisting Sharon Dickinson (915) RG H231 Dental Hygiene Dr. William Ekvall (915) RG H230

70 Specialized Health Careers Coordinator Contact Information Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) Nora Balderas (915) or RG H227 Lab H158

71 Specialized Health Careers Coordinator Contact Information Health Information Technology (AAS) Jean Garrison (915) RG B307A Health Information Technology Coding Cert Jean Garrison (915) RG B307A

72 Specialized Health Careers Coordinator Contact Information Medical Assisting Technology Dr. Cathy Soto (915) RG B300B Medical Laboratory Technology Grace Zavala (915) RG B-415

73 Specialized Health Careers Coordinator Contact Information Nursing Pauline Ballesteros (915) RG A-226B Pharmacy Technology Nader Rassaei (915) RG RM B308A

74 Specialized Health Careers Coordinator Contact Information Physical Therapist Assistant Debra Tomacelli-Brock (915) RG H 149 Radiologic Technology Christl Thompson (915) RG A004

75 Specialized Health Careers Coordinator Contact Information Radiation Therapy Marie Racine (915) RG A246 Respiratory Care Technology Fred Torres (915) RG B216

76 Specialized Health Careers Coordinator Contact Information Surgical Technology Cynthia Rivera (915) RG H206 Vocational Nursing Kimberly J. Golucke (915) MDP D126

77 Specialized Admissions Contact Information Daryle Hendry Director of Admissions (915) Denise Schirmer Specialized Admissions Manager (915)

78 Health Careers Orientation Please click here to take the exam and complete the Health Careers Online. Good Luck!!