2016 Dental Hygiene Admissions Criteria

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1 2016 Dental Hygiene Admissions Criteria The Faculty and Staff of the Manhattan Area Technical College Dental Hygiene Program appreciate your interest in our program. The following documents will guide you through the Application Process and provide you with information about our Admissions Criteria and Selections Process. Admission into the program is competitive. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of Manhattan Area Technical College and of the Dental Hygiene department for admission in to the program. The program is two-years in length and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an AAS in Dental Hygiene. Prior to applying to the program, please make an initial appointment with an Academic Advisor by contacting the Student Affairs team at Also visit our website at for more information about MATC and the Dental Hygiene Program. We look forward to your application. 1 Revised 03/25/2015

2 Academic Criteria To be considered for admission in to the Dental Hygiene Program, applicants must meet the following criteria and submit all requested credentials and documentation: Applicants must have completed the following three Pre-Requisite courses with a grade of C or higher. Pre-requisites must have been completed within five (5) years of applying to the program. Anatomy and Physiology (can be a combined course or two separate courses) Microbiology (must include a lab) Chemistry I *Please note: prior to enrolling in Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology you must have completed Biology, and prior to enrolling in Chemistry I you must have completed a Physical Science and Algebra. Although not required, it is highly recommended that applicants complete all General Education courses prior to beginning the program. 15 Credit Hours General Education Requirements Course Number Course Title Credit Hours COM 105 English Composition 3 MAT 110 Intermediate Algebra or higher 3 COM 115 Public Speaking 3 PSY 100 General Psychology 3 SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3 Applicants must have completed the Test of Essential Academic Skills Version V (TEAS). The test must have been taken within five (5) years of applying to the program and scores will be utilized as part of the selection process. Registration for the TEAS is through the ATI website at The cost of the TEAS for Allied Health is $61. Several study guides are available for purchase online. TEAS tests are limited to two attempts each academic year. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of Revised 03/25/2015

3 Application Checklist To be considered for admission in to the MATC Dental Hygiene program, the following documentation must be received on or before January 15, 2016: Submit a college application to Manhattan Area Technical College (a $40 fee is required upon application). Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills Version V (TEAS) at MATC. Schedule through the MATC Student Affairs Office. The cost of the exam is $61. Submit results to Manhattan Area Technical College. The test must be taken within five (5) years of applying to the program. Complete the following three prerequisites (must attain a minimum grade of C ): Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology (with a lab) Chemistry I Attend an advising appointment with an MATC Academic Advisor. This advising appointment MUST be completed on or before January 15th, Submit official copes of the following transcripts: High School or GED Report Transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges or universities Current transcript, if presently enrolled, showing courses in which you are enrolled Complete a minimum of 40 hours shadowing/observing a dental hygienist or a dental hygiene student and submit the Shadowing/Observation Document on page 7. It is highly encouraged that applicants shadow a minimum of two (2) hygienists/hygiene students in different dental settings to become exposed to the various career opportunities for dental hygienists. Shadowing hours must be completed between April 1, 2015, and December 31, Submit an Admissions Packet that contains the following documents: MATC Dental Hygiene Information Form (on page 6). Immunization Record that provides proof of the Hepatitis B Vaccination and/or Titer. Shadowing/Observation Document (on page 7). ALL items must be received prior to the deadline to be considered for admission. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. All requested documentation/credentials should be submitted to: MATC Director of Dental Hygiene 3136 Dickens Avenue Manhattan, Kansas Revised 03/25/2015

4 Acceptance Process Admission into the MATC Dental Hygiene program is determined through a competitive selection process and submission of an application does not guarantee a position in the program. After the application deadline, all applications are reviewed and a maximum of 30 qualified applicants with the highest scores from the initial evaluation will be scheduled for personal interviews. Final selections will be based upon a competitive process that ranks the interviewed applicants using the following scaled point system: 60% On Campus Evaluation Includes scores from the face-to-face interview, verbal presentation, skills test, assessment of writing skills and ethical decision-making, and community and/or school involvement and leadership 25% Assessment Score Determined using results from the TEAS test For the Class of 2017 (students that will begin the program in August 2015), the average overall TEAS test score was % GPA Determined using the cumulative GPA from all previously and currently attended institutions For the Class of 2017, the average incoming GPA was 3.38 Note: Although not required, additional points are given to applicants that have already obtained an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree. Degrees obtained from any institution are considered. All applicants will be notified in writing of their acceptance status. Fourteen (14) students will be accepted in to the program and five (5) additional students will be selected as alternates and will be offered admission into the program should one of the top 14 candidates be unable to accept his/her seat in the class. Accepted applicants will have ten (10) business days from receipt of their Acceptance Letter to submit a Written Letter of Intent and a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold their position in the dental hygiene class. The deposit will be applied toward tuition and fees. 4 Revised 03/25/2015

5 Reapplication Applicants who are not selected for admission must re-apply the following year and resubmit all application materials except the MATC college application. Applications to the college are honored for three (3) years. Applicants not selected for admission in to the program are encouraged to talk with an Academic Advisor prior to re-applying. Student Responsibilities Upon Admission After acceptance into the program, students will be required to attend a new student orientation and participate in a CPR-BLS for the Healthcare Provider Training. They are also required to provide documentation of the following items by August 1, 2016: Background Check Clinical agencies affiliated with the Dental Hygiene program and state licensing applications require all students to pass a criminal background check. Any fees associated with these mandates will be the student s responsibility. Note: Accepted students will be directed as to how to complete this requirement at the orientation. Health Insurance Students are required to have an individual health insurance policy to cover any illnesses or injury that may occur while enrolled in the program. Documentation to provide proof of insurance must be submitted prior to the deadline. Comprehensive Physician s Exam and Vision Screening Students are required to have a physician s exam and vision screening to verify that there are no major health or vision issues that may affect full participation in the dental hygiene program and clinical and lab exercises. Verification of the exam and screening must be submitted prior to the deadline. TB Skin Test Students are required to have a TB Skin test performed and provide documentation of the test results prior to the deadline. The test should be performed between June 1, 2015 and July 31, Documentation should be submitted to the following address: Director of Dental Hygiene 3136 Dickens Avenue Manhattan, Kansas Revised 03/25/2015

6 MANHATTAN AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE-DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM INFORMATION FORM Due January , Please type or print legibly Full Name: MATC ID: Current Address: Cell Phone: Please provide the following information for all courses: Pre-Requisite Course Number College Grade Chemistry I Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology II (if applicable) Microbiology TEAS for Allied Health Score: Have you ever attended a dental/dental hygiene school or taken vocational-technical courses in the field of dentistry? If so, indicate the name of the school and years of attendance: Have you ever been convicted of a felony? YES NO EXPERIENCE: If you have any professional or business experience in the dental field, please provide the dates of employment, job position, employer, and address. (Experience is not required for admission into the program.) Job Position Employer s Name Employer s Address Dates of Employment I certify that the above information is correct and complete. I understand that I will not be considered for admission to the dental hygiene program until I have been accepted to Manhattan Area Technical College. Applicant s Signature Date 6 Revised 03/25/2015

7 Dental Hygiene Shadowing/Observation Hours To become more familiar with the profession of Dental Hygiene and the career opportunities that exist within it, all applicants are required to shadow and observe a dental hygienist and/or dental hygiene student for a minimum of 40 hours prior to applying to the program. It is highly recommended that applicants shadow at various dental offices and clinics to appreciate the variety in work environments that dental hygiene offers. For verification of shadowing experiences, please complete the following log: Date Name and Address of Dental Practice/Clinic Hours Spent Shadowing Procedures Observed Signature of Dental Hygienist Observed Comments 7 Revised 03/25/2015

8 How-To: Register for TEAS for Allied Health These are the registration instructions for DENTAL HYGIENE applicants ONLY. Step 1: Create a New Account a. Go to b. Click on the "Create an account" button, located below the password field in the Secure Sign On area. c. Fill in all of the blue fields. Blue fields are required information necessary to create a new account. If you have already created an ATI account, please update your profile info. Be sure to select Manhattan Area Technical College - AH as the Institution & provide your MATC Student ID number in the space below. Unselect the Non-Degree seeking box and enter your projected Graduation Date. Registration process continued on next page 8 Revised 03/25/2015

9 d. Select the "Register for TEAS option listed on the ATI homepage e. Select the following information from the drop-down menu options. Step 2: Select the test session you wish to register for by clicking on the Register button. You can also click on the Learn More button to get specific information/instructions on the session. Step 3: Once you click on Register you will be directed to the shopping cart. Once you have confirmed that you are registering for the correct session, click on the Check Out button. Step 4: Enter/Confirm you mailing address and click Proceed to Payment Details. Step 5: You will then need to enter your Payment Details. This includes: card number, expiration date and security code. Click on Submit. Step 6: Once you click Submit, you will receive a Customer Receipt which includes any additional instructions for your assessment. Your receipt will also be ed to you to the address listed in your profile. If you are having difficulties at any point, feel free to call customer service at NOTE: You will be taking the TEAS Version V. Study Guides can be obtained to help prepare for this exam through various places, for example: local libraries, Android Marketplace & Apple Store. 9 Revised 03/25/2015