Physical Therapist Assistant Program
III. READMISSION INTO THE PTA PROGRAM
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In the event that a student does not meet the requirements to continue in the PTA program, a student may apply for readmission into the PTA program. Readmission to the PTA program is not automatic, nor guaranteed. A student's request for readmission will be considered only after the applicant has had an exit interview with the program director and submitted a letter
requesting readmission. An applicant's letter should identify the reasons for his or her inability to continue in the program and propose a realistic plan of action to address effectively the area(s) of concern. The letter and interview requirements need to be met by December 1 for reacceptance into the spring term, and May 1 for reacceptance into the fall term. Under no circumstances is readmission into the PTA program guaranteed, but it will be offered on a space available basis to worthy candidates.
The program director will notify the candidate of the reacceptance status by phone after the conclusion of the term in which he or she has applied. The program director will send the
applicant a written acknowledgement of changes in the applicant's reacceptance status prior to the beginning of the new term.
Upon readmission to the PTA program, students are expected to perform at the same level as continuing students in the clinical and academic portions of the curriculum. The returning student is responsible to review materials from previous courses to ensure an entry level similar to that of other students beginning the course. Upon reentry into the PTA course sequence, students will be required to retake the course(s) in which they previously earned a grade of less than a "C."
Students are permitted to repeat a PTA course only once throughout the entire PTA curriculum.
Procedure: Polysomnographic Technology Program – Admissions Procedures (Fall Acceptance)
Number: 300.8 Date: 12/1/10
Genesee Community College guarantees acceptance into the College to any applicant who can benefit from an educational program. However, admission into the Polysomnographic
Technology Program is elective.
Meeting all of the minimum requirements assures that an applicant will be reviewed for admission into the Polysomnographic Technology Program. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the Polysomnographic Technology Program.
Initial Application Procedures – New, Readmit, and Transfer Students
To be considered for fall acceptance the following processes must be completed by January 15th: 1. Submit a Genesee Community College Admissions Application. The Admissions Application can be completed online, as noted on the Genesee Community College homepage:
www.genesee.edu.
2. Submit high school transcripts or GED information.
3. Submit all college transcripts.
A review of completed applications will commence on the application submission deadline. The Director of Admissions will notify applicants regarding their program acceptance.
Accepted applicants are required to accept or decline the offer of admission by returning the Enrollment Confirmation form to the Program Director. Failure to submit this form within 15 days of receipt will result in forfeiture of a position in the Polysomnographic Technology Program.
If not accepted into the Polysomnographic Technology Program, the applicant must reapply by January 15th for fall admission consideration. Under no circumstances is admission to the program guaranteed.
I. Program Admission – New, Readmit, and Transfer Applicants A. Program Requirements:
Once the application process is complete, a prospective student will have an initial program advisement meeting with the Director for the Polysomnographic Technology Program to discuss the field and career opportunities, the program requirements, and be advised of the need for the completion of the Compass placement test. The prospective student will set up a second advisement meeting with the Program Director to review the results of the Compass exam and to review the student’s transcripts to determine what the student will be required to accomplish, if anything, prior to enrolling in any Polysomnographic (PSG) course. An educational plan will be developed detailing the courses needed to complete the
Polysomnographic Technology A.A.S. degree, including all developmental and general studies courses. This plan will detail the minimum number of years it will take to complete the program, if the student successfully finishes all courses the first time taken.
Please note that all students enrolled in the PSG program must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. In addition to this requirement, students will be required to have a current CPR certification before starting clinical. It is strongly advised that students complete these certification processes as early in the application process as feasible.
When all these steps are complete, the Director for the Polysomnographic Technology will inform the Admissions Office that the prospective student has been accepted into the
Polysomnographic Technology Program, and the Admissions Office will send out a letter of acceptance. Once accepted, the Director for the Polysomnographic Technology Program will become the student’s advisor.
B. Academic Requirements:
The prospective student will sign the proposed curriculum plan as well as an acknowledgement of the program rules and expectations. The rules and expectations will contain, but not be limited to requiring a “C” or higher for all Polysomnographic Technology Program (PSG) courses, maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to enroll in any PSG course.
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The prerequisites to be met prior to admissions to the Polysomnographic Technology Program are:
1. BIO104 (Cell Biology) with a C or better or Advanced Placement Biology in high school 2. MAT092 (Algebra 1) with a C or better or met math proficiency
3. ENG091 and/or ENG100 with a C or better or satisfactory completion of the writing skills exam for placement into ENG101
4. REA101with a C or better or having met the College reading competency II. Program Admission – Continuing Student Applicants
A. Program Requirements:
A currently enrolled Genesee Community College student must meet with the Program Director to submit a Program Change Request Form by January 15th for fall admission consideration.
Procedure: Respiratory Care Program – Admissions Procedures (Fall Acceptance) Number: 300.6 Date: 12/1/10
Genesee Community College guarantees acceptance into the College to any applicant who can benefit from an educational program. However, admission into the Respiratory Care Program is selective. Meeting all of the minimum requirements assures that an applicant will be reviewed for admission into the Respiratory Care Program. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the Respiratory Care Program.
Initial Application Procedures – New, Readmit, and Transfer Students
To be considered for fall acceptance the following processes must be completed by January 15th: 1. Submit a Genesee Community College Admissions Application. The Admissions Application can be completed online, as noted on the Genesee Community College homepage:
www.genesee.edu.
2. Submit high school transcripts or GED information.
3. Submit all college transcripts.
A review of completed applications will commence on the application submission deadline. The Director of Admissions will notify applicants regarding their program acceptance. Accepted applicants are
required to accept or decline the offer of admission by returning the Enrollment Confirmation form to the Program Director. Failure to submit this form within 15 days of receipt will result in forfeiture of a position in the Respiratory Care Program. If not accepted into the Respiratory
Care Program, the applicant must reapply by January 15th for fall admission consideration. Under no circumstances is admission to the program guaranteed.
I. Program Admission – New, Readmit, and Transfer Applicants A. Program Requirements:
Once the application process is complete, a prospective student will have an initial program advisement meeting with the Director for the Respiratory Care Program to discuss the field and career opportunities, the program requirements, and be advised of the need for the completion of the Compass placement test. The prospective student will set up a second advisement meeting with the Program Director to review the results of the Compass exam and to review the student’s transcripts to determine what the student will be required to accomplish, if anything, prior to enrolling in any Respiratory (RCP) course. An educational plan will be developed detailing the courses needed to complete the Respiratory Care A.A.S. degree, including all developmental and general studies courses. This plan will detail the minimum number of years it will take to
complete the program, if the student successfully finishes all courses the first time taken. Please note that all students enrolled in the RCP program must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. In addition to this requirement, students will be required to have a current CPR certification before starting clinical. It is strongly advised that students complete these certification processes as early in the application process as feasible.
When all these steps are complete, the Director for the Respiratory Care Program will inform the Admissions Office that the prospective student has been accepted into the Respiratory Care Program, and the Admissions Office will send out a letter of acceptance. Once accepted, the Director for the Respiratory Care Program will become the student’s advisor.
B. Academic Requirements:
The prospective student will sign the proposed curriculum plan as well as an acknowledgement of the program rules and expectations. The rules and expectations will contain, but not be limited to requiring a “C” or higher for all Respiratory Care Program (RCP) courses, maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to enroll in any RCP course.
The prerequisites to be met prior to admissions to the Respiratory Care Program are:
1. BIO104 (Cell Biology) with a C or better or Advanced Placement Biology in high school 2. MAT092 (Algebra 1) with a C or better or met math proficiency
3. ENG091 and/or ENG100 with a C or better or satisfactory completion of the writing skills exam for placement into ENG101
4. REA101with a C or better or having met the College reading competency II. Program Admission – Continuing Student Applicants
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A. Program Requirements:
A currently enrolled Genesee Community College must meet with the Program Director to submit a
Program Change Request Form by January 15th for fall admission consideration.
Procedure: Veterinary Technology Program-Admissions Procedures (Fall Only Acceptance)
Number: 300.7 Date 8-22-12 Overview
Genesee Community College guarantees acceptance into the College to any applicant who can benefit from an educational program. However, admission into the Veterinary Technology program is competitive and therefore selective.
Meeting all of the minimum requirements assures that an applicant will be reviewed for admission into the Veterinary Technology program. However meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the Veterinary Technology Program
A class of 24 students will be admitted for the class starting in the Fall semester. Evaluations of applications will begin after January 15th of each year and will continue until the class is filled.
Each application is evaluated by the Veterinary Technology Admissions Committee after the applicant has submitted the College Application and all necessary transcripts (high school and College).
Initial Application Procedure
To be considered for Fall acceptance the following processes must be completed by January 15th:
1. Submit a Genesee Community College Admissions Application. The Admissions Application can be completed online as noted on the Genesee Community College homepage:
www.genesee.edu.
2. Submit high school transcripts or GED information.
3. Submit all college transcripts.
4. Students must attend an information session. The time and location of the session may be obtained by calling the Vet Tech Program office at 585-343-0055 extension 6185. If an applicant lives outside the Western New York area, he/she should also contact the Vet Tech program office for more information.
Ten hours of volunteer or work experience in a veterinary clinic, humane society, zoo, or other animal-related environment is required for the Vet Tech program and a completed
volunteer/work experience recommendation form is needed by the first day of classes.
A weighting system will be applied to rank those applicants who meet eligibility requirements and a waiting list will be created. The student will receive written notification of acceptance by the Admissions office.
If not accepted into the Veterinary Technology program, the applicant must reapply by the January 15th deadline for Fall admission of the following year. Late applicants will be given consideration at the discretion of the Program Director depending on the number of eligible students and class enrollment.
Program Admission-New Applicants
A. Academic Requirements
1. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Attend a Vet Tech information session.
3. Completion of CHE 100 (Introduction to Chemistry) with a grade of “C” or better.
4. Completion of AP Biology with a score of 3 or higher OR Regents Biology with an exam grade of 75 or higher OR BIO 104 (Fundamentals of Cell Biology) with a grade of “C” or better.
5. All Biology courses are to be completed within 5 years of admission.
6. The GCC proficiency for Reading and Math must have been met and the student must place in ENG 101 or higher. The required Genesee Community College proficiency exams may be scheduled by calling 585-343-0055 extension 6354. ACT scores may also be utilized in place of proficiency exams.
7. An applicant possessing a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree will be considered on an individual basis.
Program Admission-Transfer Applicants
A. Academic Requirements
1. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Attend a Vet Tech information session.
3. Completion of CHE 100 (Introduction to Chemistry) or equivalent college chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.
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4. Completion of AP biology with a score of 3 or higher OR Regents Biology with an exam grade of 75 or higher OR BIO 104 (Fundamentals of Cell Biology) with a grade of “C” or better.
5. All Biology courses are to be completed within 5 years of admission.
6. The GCC Proficiency for Reading and Math must be met and the student must place in ENG 101 or higher. The required Genesee Community College proficiency exams may be scheduled by calling 585-343-0055 extension 6354. ACT scores may also be utilized in place of
proficiency exams.
7. An Applicant possessing a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree will be considered on an individual basis.
Program Admission-Readmission to the program
A. Academic requirements
In the event that a student does not meet the requirements to continue in the Vet Tech program, the student may apply for readmission. Readmission into the Vet Tech program is neither automatic nor guaranteed, and a student may only be readmitted once. A student’s request for readmission will be considered only after the applicant has had an exit interview with the
Program Director and has submitted a letter requesting readmission. An applicant’s letter should identify the reasons for his/her inability to continue in the program and propose a realistic plan of action to address effectively the area of concern. The letter and interview requirements need to be met by December 1 for reacceptance into the spring semester and May 1 for reacceptance into the fall semester. Readmission to the Veterinary Technology is based upon the recommendation of the Veterinary Technology faculty and space availability.
To be eligible for readmission, the student must be in good academic standing.
Program Admission-Continuing Student Applicants (currently enrolled students)
To be considered for fall acceptance the following processes must be completed by January 15th A. Academic Requirements
1. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Attend a Vet Tech Information session.
3. Completion of CHE 100 (Introduction to Chemistry) with a grade of “C” or better.
4. Completion of AP biology with a score of 3 or higher OR Regents Biology with an exam grade of 75 or higher OR BIO 104 (Fundamentals of Cell Biology) with a grade of “C” or better.
5. All Biology courses are to be completed within 5 years of admission.
6. The GCC Proficiency for Reading and Math must be met and the student must place in ENG 101 or higher. The required Genesee Community College proficiency exams may be scheduled by calling 585-343-0055 extension 6354. ACT scores may also be utilized in place of
proficiency exams.
7. An applicant possessing a baccalaureate or master’s degree will be considered on an individual basis.
B. Application procedure
When a currently enrolled Genesee Community college student is accepted into the Vet Tech Program, the program director will generate a Restricted major and Advisor change form with the director’s dated signature and terms of acceptance by June 1 for the fall term. The change of major form will include the accepted student’s dated signature and will be forwarded by the Director to the Advisement office where the curriculum code will be updated to the Vet Tech code.
Requirements for Continuing Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology Program
Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all VET courses and in BIO-206, and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in all courses which are required in the Vet Tech program in order to maintain enrollment in the Vet Tech program.
Time limits for completion of the Veterinary Technology courses
The sequence of Veterinary Technology courses must be completed within a five-year period from the beginning of first veterinary technology course.