Degrees and Careers in Health Science PRESENTERS: Kerry Mortenson Midwestern University Anne Amaefule, RN MSN Elgin Community College Shaun Keating Roosevelt University Bridget LeMarie National University
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois Study in suburban comfort and safety as you create a great life at Midwestern University's Downers Grove campus, only 25 miles west of Chicago's metropolitan center. Our beautiful, wooded, 105-acre location feels just like home, with several housing options, clubs, activities, and organizations that provide a great environment for your success.
College of Dental Medicine-Illinois Fast Facts Degree: Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Length: 4 years Class Size: 125 Application Service: Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
College of Dental Medicine-Illinois Admissions To be eligible for enrollment: An applicant must earn a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university Possess a science (BCP) and cumulative GPA over 2.75* (although 3.20 will generally be competitively necessary) on a 4.00 scale. A bachelor's degree must be completed before starting the program.
CDMI Admissions cont. Completion of the prerequisite coursework Biology with lab 8 Semester 12 Quarter General Chemistry with lab 8 Semester 12 Quarter Organic Chemistry with lab 4 Semester 6 Quarter Anatomy 3 Semester 4 Quarter Microbiology 3 Semester 4 Quarter Physics with lab 8 Semester 12 Quarter Physiology 3 Semester 4 Quarter Biochemistry 3 Semester 4 Quarter English Composition 6 Semester 9 Quarter All science prerequisites must be courses designed for science majors. No survey courses will count to fulfill science requirements.
CDMI Admissions cont. Competitive exam scores on the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) Scores in the area of 18 or higher will be expected for the Academic Average, Reading Comprehension, and Perceptual Ability sections Only DAT exam scores earned from tests taken no more than 3 years prior to matriculation are acceptable Two letters of recommendation One must be from either a pre-dental/pre-medical advisory committee or a science professor CDMI prefers other letters from either someone with a D.O./M.D. or D.D.S./D.M.D. degree and/or professionals who can testify to the integrity and ethical standards of the applicant
CDMI Curriculum Integrated basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences Preclinical simulation Lecture, small-group and case-based education Practical clinical dentistry Community clinical rotations In the first two years: CDMI s professional education will consist of dental medicine classroom instruction and laboratory work emphasizes anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, clinical sciences, and laboratory techniques. During the last two years: Students will treat patients under the supervision of licensed dentists. Licensure is required for professional dental practice.
CDMI Career Opportunities General dental practice Graduate education in any of the dental specialties Armed services (military) Public Health Service or Indian Health Service Dental industry Dental education Administration 2010 Median Pay General Dentist: $192,680/ Specialist: $305,820 per year Job Outlook Employment of dentists is expected to grow by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Dentists will continue to see an increase in public demand for their services as studies continue to link oral health to overall health. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Who is CDMI looking for?: If you have students that have good visual memory; excellent judgment regarding space, shape, and color; a high degree of manual dexterity; scientific aptitude; good business sense; selfdiscipline; good communication skills; and you enjoy knowing a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, a career in dental medicine may be just right for you.
NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION 2014-2015 10
11 Elgin Community College Nursing Program
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM 77-CREDIT HOUR PROGRAM Approved by IDFPR and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Upon completion, the student will receive an Associate Applied Science from Elgin Community College Graduates of the Nursing Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) administered by the National Council State Board of Nursing Successful completion of this exam leads to certification (Licensure- Registered Nurse) Licensure is required for employment Graduates of ECC s Nursing Program consistently exceed state and national pass rates on this exam! 12
Professional Nurse Program Outcomes 1. Provide quality holistic nursing care to diverse populations from a global community. 2. Participate in life-long learning to maintain competency as a registered professional nurse and improve the quality of care. 3. Apply critical thinking skills based on evidence to ensure the delivery of safe, quality care and promotion of health for patients within a family and community context. 4. Implement the nursing role with integrity consistent with professional, legal and ethical standards of the profession. 5. Collaborate effectively with members of the health care team. 6. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge and support decision making for effective delivery of nursing care. EXPECTATIONS OF THE GRADUATE NURSE 13
Overview of the Nursing Program Program Full time program with day or afternoon classes M-F; day, evening and some week-end clinicals All courses must be completed with a C or better Length of the Nursing Program 2 years (4 semesters) for RN
Admission & Residency 80 students admitted fall semester 40 students admitted spring semester Preference is given to legal residents of Community College District #509, students from other districts may be considered if space available.
Complete the following: ECC Application Admission Steps to ECC Request official transcripts from schools previously attended (highest degree/diploma) Request an evaluation of your transcripts for Nursing Develop an education plan with an ECC counselor Complete nursing admission requirements including: PSB-HOA exam Health Professions Application
Chemistry Requirement prior to application CHEMISTRY- must be completed within 10 years of applying with a grade of C or better Must have one of the following: One year of High School Chemistry (2 semesters) with a lab College Chemistry - CHM 101 or 112 Chemistry Proficiency Prerequisite for Chemistry Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091, an ACT Reading score of 18 or above, or an appropriate placement score. Math: Grade of C or better in MTH 098 or MTH 099, an ACT Math score of 23, or appropriate placement test score
Biology Requirement- prior to application BIO 110 Prerequisite to BIO 240 or BIO 245; no time limit Anatomy and Physiology (A & P) courses Must be completed before applying to the program Must earn a grade of C or better Must have been completed within last 10 years BIO 240 - One semester A & P (more intense) Check on transferability to BSN programs OR BIO 245 & 246 Two semesters A & P (Highly Recommended) BIO 265 (Microbiology) Must be completed before entering the 3 rd semester of the program Must earn a grade of C or better Must have been completed within last 10 years
Completed Nursing Admission Information Should include all of the following: Copy of Health Professions Application & receipt for $10 non-refundable payment Copy of an official evaluation of transcripts for the nursing program Copy of PSB-HOA scores Submit information in an envelope to: Student Records, Building B, Room 105 by the application filing date.
Application Filing Dates For January Admission File Application by August 15 Screening in September, followed by notification in October 40 students admitted For August Admission File application by January 15 Screening in February, followed by notification in March 80 students admitted Students will be notified via email regarding acceptance and mandatory orientation Late applications will not be considered until the following application deadline!
Admission Selection Process Screened and ranked based on: PSB-HOA composite score (30%) ACT score (if less than 2 years old) OR completion of 12 hours of nursing general education courses including A&P (30%) Science grades (30%) Number of required nursing general education classes completed (10%)
HIGH SCHOOL PREPERATION Completion of science courses: 1 year of Chemistry with C or better 1 year of Biology with C or better (recommended) 22
Salary The average starting salary for registered nurse graduates: $21.62/hour $31,000-56,000/year Salaries increase with experience and added competencies and credentials
BSN PARTNERSHIP ECC has a partnership with NIU for the RN-BSN program. Students can take BSN classes primarily online or on a rotating schedule at various locations: Elgin Community College, Elgin Harper College, Palatine Kishwaukee Community College, Malta Oakton Community College, Des Plaines Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove NIU DeKalb NIU Naperville NIU Rockford 24
Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Commitment Competence Compassion
Pharmacy Preparation Students can begin preparation for pharmacy doctoral programs in high school. AP classes that count towards undergraduate requirements: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Stats, Economics, English Healthcare related work or volunteer experience. Job shadowing. Pharm Tech License when a student turns 18. High School Explorers at Midwestern and UIC. Roosevelt Pharmacy Lab Days and Pharmacy Camp. HS Students should look for dual admission or articulation agreements.
Pharmacy Preparation for Under-Grads Most Pharmacy Programs do not require a student to have earned a BS/BA for entrance into a doctoral program. However, the typical applicant to Pharmacy Doctoral programs will follow a Biology or Chemistry degree tract prior to applying to a PharmD. Under-Grads face a competitive application process: 22,000 applications for under 9,000 seats (aacp.com 2013)
Pre-Pharmacy Course Work Classes listed below are the typical classes an undergrad needs to complete before entering into a PharmD program. Natural Science 37 semester hours minimum General Biology I with Laboratory General Biology II with Laboratory Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory ***Microbiology*** General Chemistry I with Laboratory General Chemistry II with Laboratory Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory Physics with Laboratory Math and Economics 9 semester hours minimum Calculus ***Economics (micro or macro)*** Statistics (general or biostatistics) Written and Oral Communication 9 semester hours minimum English Composition I English Composition II Speech Communication General Education Electives 12 semester hours minimum ***Humanities Courses (no studio or performance)*** ***Social and Behavioral Science Courses*** Other recommended classes: Medical Terminology, BioChemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Microscopy, Medical Ethics, Genetics.
Pharmacy Admission Applicants are reviewed for an interview on the following criteria (in no particular order): Competition of PharmCAS Application **Completion of Supplemental Application Cumulative grade point average Science and math grade point average Completion of the pre-pharmacy curriculum Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) score (required) Letters of recommendation (required) Candidate essays Health related work experience (preferred, not required) Community service (preferred, not required) Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher (not required)
Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Unique 3 year PharmD curriculum - Students learn on 10 week quarters. - New class starts each summer in a cohort. - Students assigned study groups for 2 years. Small class size 68 Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1 Student-centered education Philosophy of Teaching Learning Assessment Modular approach to courses Integration of academic disciplines
Pharmacy Career Outlook Pharmacy is more then just Retail or Hospital Academic Pharmacy Teaching, research, public service, and patient care. Ambulatory Care Treating patients on site along side doctors and nurses in an urgent care setting. Consultant Working in nursing homes or long term care facilities. Federal-Armed Services & Public Health Work in federal and state medical facilities, serve during national emergencies. Informatics Information technology, managing data for the safe delivery of optimal medication outcomes Managed Care Working with insurance and benefits management companies Pharmaceutical Sciences/Industry Development, research, clinical trials
Pharmacy Career Outlook 4.1 BILLION prescriptions filled in 2010. Second largest healthcare profession A Growing and Aging population will require more consistent and readily available access to healthcare providers 17% expected growth in the need for Pharmacist by 2018 (faster then the average for all other occupations) $106,410 average median pay of US Pharmacist
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Bachelors of Biomedical Sciences National University of Health Sciences
NUHS Who Are We? Founded in 1906 by John Fitz Alan Howard with the blessing of the founder of chiropractic - D.D. Palmer. Offer graduate (first-professional) and undergraduate degrees in complimentary and alternative medicine: Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Bachelor s of Biomedical Sciences Massage Therapy Certification courses Campuses: Illinois (Lombard) Florida (St. Petersburg- Near Tampa) Total Enrollment 800+ students.
What is Chiropractic Medicine? Chiropractic medicine provides comprehensive health care that addresses the wide variety of factors that impact human physiology including: biomechanical dysfunction genetics trauma hygiene microorganisms nutritional status exercise posture environment stress, etc.
The Quick Facts about DC at NUHS 10 trimesters 3 phases - basic sciences clinical sciences clinical practice (internship) Three years, four months in duration, working through summer term DC 248 total credits Tuition - $426 per credit hour $10,000+ per trimester 3 starts per year September, January, and May
Admission Requirements Baccalaureate Degree Any major is accepted, but students must completed the prerequisite coursework Prerequisites Chemistry Biology Physics General and Organic with labs Psychology English Social Science 3.0 GPA However students with a 2.75-2.99 may be considered on an alternative track. Character references Essay Interview
Don t have a Bachelors degree? We have you covered! Bachelor s of Biomedical Sciences A completion degree designed for students on a pre-med or health studies track that have either a 2 year degree or previous college credits. Length 16 to 24 months Convenient evening classes Customizable No core classes so you can take courses that will specifically fit your students future needs. Admissions Requirements Minimum GPA = 2.0 Complete general education requirements in English, public speaking, humanities, psychology, algebra, and up to 27 additional elective hours
Connect with us this summer! Join us for an on upcoming campus event! Student for a Day BS - Thursdays from 3:00pm 7:00pm May 29, June 12, July 10 DC - Fridays from 10:00am to 3:00pm May 30 th, June 13 th, July 11 th, or July 25th Campus Visit Day Saturday, November 1, 2014 Individual Visits Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 3:30 pm check us out on line to learn more www.nuhs.edu Bridget LeMaire blemaire@nuhs.edu (or) 630-889-6716
Connecting with Healthcare Admissions Questions and Answers Kerry Mortenson Assistant Director of Admission Midwestern University kmorte@midwestern.edu Shaun Keating Assistant Dean of Enrollment Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy skeating@roosevelt.edu Bridget LeMaire Graduate Admission Counselor NUHS blemaire@nuhs.edu Ann Amaefule, RN MSN Director of Nursing Program Elgin Community College aamaefule@elgin.edu