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Health Careers Orientation
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/LVNSpecialized Admissions
Health Careers
Pharmacy Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Radiation Therapy Technology Radiology Technology Respiratory Care Technology Surgical TechnologyNon-Specialized Admissions
Health Careers
Border Health Issues
Community Health Worker Emergency Medical Services
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
Objective
To inform students who have identified a Health Career discipline as a major emphasizing the
specialized admissions procedure and ranking process.
Specialized Admissions Application Process
A student’s primary major will be declared as anAssociate 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
Specialized Admissions Application Process
The admission criteria will be applied in accordancewith 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.
ASSESSMENT
ACCUPLACER is required for all Health Careers
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.
General Requirements for
Ranking Consideration
Applicants will: 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
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
General Requirements for
Ranking Consideration
Meningitis
starting Spring 2012, new and returning former EPCC
students under the age of 30 must provide proof of an
initial meningitis immunization or booster to Admissions and Registration Department at any campus.
must be administered at least 10 days before the start of
the semester and must have been administered within the last five years.
General Requirements for
Ranking Consideration
Visit the link from the Admissions and Registration EPCC
web page for additional information:
http://www.epcc.edu/registration/pages/default.aspx
Provide a copy of the meningitis documentation to your
FINANCIAL AID
“Effective Fall 2011, based on new federal regulations, students are not allowed to repeat previously passed courses more than once” Students should meet with a
counselor to determine how a repeat course(s) may impact his/her academic, prerequisite, specialized admissions or transferability of courses.
It is the student’s responsibility to check with the Office of
Student Financial Services to inquire how a repeat course(s) may impact their financial aid or veteran’s assistance.
ACCUPLACER ASSESSMENT
ACCUPLACER competency levels will be determined
by each discipline.
Areas for Competency testing on the ACCUPLACER
are:
Reading Skills Math Skills
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.
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
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 831-4116 for
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)
Influenza is required (or completed declination form)
(NOTE: If declined will have to wear a mask in clinical) (done annually)
Pre-Program Specific Requirements
Physical Exam by an American licensedPhysician/Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant
Physical Technical Standard form Program Orientation
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Pre-Program Specific Requirements
Criminal background clearance
Website: http://www.elpasoex.com
Substance Abuse Screening
Website: http://www.elpasoex.com
Note: Pre-Program Specific requirements will vary by program. However, all health programs mandate a background clearance and Substance Abuse
Screening.
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.
Background Clearance
Students are responsible for the cost associated
with the background investigation, and the investigation must be conducted through
http://www.elpasoex.com
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nly. Your clearance will be sent directly to the Dean of
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Courses
Ranking Courses: are identified by the Health Careers
Coordinator
are courses within the degree plan that
establish the ranking score.
Ranking Courses
require a grade of “C” or higher cannot be substituted
Ranking Courses
Example of ranking courses in the Nursing program.
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL 2420 Microorganisms and Disease RNSG 1301 Pharmacology
The ranking of qualified applicants is based on most recent ACCUPLACER test scores and the grades on specific program ranking courses.
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
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
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
Calculating the Course Ranking Score
(Ranking G.P.A) (Successfully Ranking CreditHours 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
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:
Activity
Calculate your GPA using the following data:
BIOL 2401 – B BIOL 2420 – A BIOL 2402 – A
Calculate your course ranking score.
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
Activity Answer
Calculate your course ranking score.
44 points/12 credits = 3.6
Ranking Process
Now that we have finished computing the Course
Ranking Score (70%= 840), we will proceed with the ACCUPLACER Ranking Score (30% = 360).
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.
Test Ranking 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 = 7.5Test Factor = (Max total points) (Percentage)
(Max raw score)
Programs will have different weighted percentages based
Weighted %
Test Area Max Raw Score Test Factor Ranking Score 10% Math 120 1 120 10% Reading 120 1 120 10% Writing 8 15 120 30% Max Test Score 360
Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Medical Sonography Medical Assisting Technology Nursing/Vocational Nursing Surgical Technology
Weighted % Test Area Max Raw
Score Factor Test Ranking Score
12% Math 120 1.2 144
12% Reading 120 1.2 144
6% Writing 8 9 72
30% Max Test
Score 360
Medical Laboratory Technology
Radiology Technology
Health Information Technology
Weighted % Test Area Max Raw
Score Factor Test Ranking Score
6% Math 120 0.6 72
12% Reading 120 1.2 144
12% Writing 8 18 144
30% Max Test
Weighted % Test Area Max Raw
Score Factor Test Ranking Score
15% Math 120 1.5 180 8% Reading 120 0.8 96 7% Writing 8 10.5 84 30% Max Test Score 360
Pharmacy Technology
Weighted % Test
Area Max Raw Score Factor Test Ranking Score
15% Math 120 1.5 180 10% Reading 120 1 120 5% Writing 8 7.5 60 30% Max Test Score 360
Radiation Therapy
Weighted % Test Area Max Raw
Score Factor Test Ranking Score
10% Math 120 1 120 14% Reading 120 1.4 168 6% Writing 8 9 72 30% Max Test Score 360
Respiratory Technology
Test Ranking Formula
Weighted % Test Area Max Raw ScoreTest Factor Max Test
Rank Score 5% Math 120 0.5 60 20% Reading 120 2 240 5% Writing 8 7.5 60 30% Max Test Score 360
(Test Area Raw Score) (Test Factor) = Test Ranking
Test Ranking Score
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% =235This is an example for students with test scores less than the maximum possible points.
Total Ranking Score
Course Ranking Score 720.3 840
Test Ranking Score + 272.5 360
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.”
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health Careers Counselor
Veronica Cena
RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) 831-4123
(RN) Nursing
LVN/General Information Transition LVN to RN
Health Careers Counselor
Veronica Fulton
RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) 831-4608
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Health Information Technology
Medical Coding
Medical Transcription
Radiologic Technology
Radiation Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Health Careers Counselor
Maria Guerrero
RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) 831-4022 (RN) Nursing LVN/General Information Transition LVN to RN Paramedic to RN Bridge Pharmacy Technology
Health Careers Counselor
Hilario Hernandez, Counselor
RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) 831-4235
RN/LVN/ General Information Transition LVN to RN
Health Careers Counselor
Robert Pandy
RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) 831-4064
Medical Assisting Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pharmacy Technology
Health Careers Counselor
Argelia S. Duarte
RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) 831-4040
Health Careers Counselor
Ruben Villalobos
RG Campus, 103 Montana 3rd Floor (915) 831-4020
RN Nursing/LVN/ General Information Transition LVN to RN
Health Careers Counselor
Dub Satterfield
NW Campus, 6701 S. Desert Blvd. RM M 79 (915) 831-8817
Health Careers Counselor
Rudy Esselborn
VV Campus, 919 Hunter SSC-140 C (915) 831-2375
Health Careers Counselor
Deborah Knapp
VV Campus, 919 Hunter SSC-127 (915) 831-2419
Health Careers Counselor
Pat Duran
Mission Del Paso, 10700 Gateway East RM C 154 (915) 831-7092
Border Health Issues
Community Health Worker Emergency Medical Service Vocational Nursing (LVN)
Health Careers Counselor
Celina Gomez
TM Campus, 9570 Gateway Blvd. North RM 1055 (915) 831-5005
General Information of Health Occupation
Health Careers Counselor
Ruben Gomez
Mission Del Paso, 10700 Gateway East RM C157 831-7141
Specialized Health Careers
Coordinator Contact Information
Dental Assisting Sharon Dickinson (915)831-4065 RG H231 Dental Hygiene Dr. William Ekvall (915) 831-4060 RG H230
Specialized Health Careers
Coordinator Contact Information
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) Nora Balderas
(915) 831-4108 or 831-4141 RG H227 Lab H158
Specialized Health Careers
Coordinator Contact Information
Health Information Technology (AAS) Jean Garrison
(915) 831-4074 RG B307A
Health Information Technology–Coding Cert Jean Garrison
Specialized Health Careers
Coordinator Contact Information
Medical Assisting Technology Dr. Cathy Soto
(915) 831-4139 RG B300B
Medical Laboratory Technology Grace Zavala
Specialized Health Careers
Coordinator Contact Information
Nursing Pauline Ballesteros (915) 831-4093 RG A-226B Pharmacy Technology Nader Rassaei (915) 831-4490 RG RM B308A
Specialized Health Careers
Coordinator Contact Information
Physical Therapist Assistant Debra Tomacelli-Brock
(915) 831-4172 RG H 149 Radiologic Technology
Christl Thompson
Specialized Health Careers
Coordinator Contact Information
Radiation Therapy Marie Racine
(915) 831-4627 RG A246
Respiratory Care Technology
Fred Torres
(915) 831-4422 RG B216
Specialized Health Careers
Coordinator Contact Information
Surgical Technology Cynthia Rivera (915) 831-4086 RG H206 Vocational Nursing Kimberly J. Golucke (915) 831- 7081 MDP D126
Specialized Admissions
Contact Information
Daryle Hendry Director of Admissions (915) 831-2580 Denise SchirmerSpecialized Admissions Manager (915) 831-2588
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