This presentation will discuss the admission procedures and commonly associated myths with the health science programs offered at Wake Tech Community College.

1. Wake Tech
General Health Science
Admissions Information

2.  Provide information pertaining to the admissions process for the
Health Science programs at Wake Technical Community College.
 Expectations of Students
 Selection Process
 Nursing, Radiography, and Dental programs have their own info
session which you must attend.
 Please note that Wake Tech is constantly evaluating the admissions
procedures and reserves the right to make changes as the need
arises.
 If you have questions, ask them!!
Purpose of Info Session

3.  Check out the Health Science admissions web page at
hsadmissions.waketech.edu
 Come to Health Science Campus near Wake Med
 No appointment necessary - M - F 8am - 5 pm
 Main Health Science Number - 919-747-0402
 Any advisor at the Health Science campus can answer your
questions - Beth, Ryan, Devin, Toye, and Shelley
 TEAS - Adriana
Contacts

4.  Wake Tech is a Tobacco Free Campus.
 Children and any other persons not registered for a class are
not allowed in laboratories or classrooms at any site unless
authorized by the appropriate vice president. Children must
not be left unattended in any area of the College.
 Please do not bring children to anything that will last more
than 1 hour. For example compass testing, orientation, or
information sessions.
A Few Rules

5.  South Campus - 9101 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh
 North Campus - 6600 Louisburg Rd., Raleigh
 Perry Health Science Campus - (here) 2901 Holston Ln., Raleigh
 Western Wake - 3434 Kildare Farm Rd., Cary
 Public Safety - 321 Chapanoke Rd., Raleigh
 RTP - 10908 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville
http://www.waketech.edu/about-wake-tech/locations/
Wake Tech Campuses

6.  Degrees (A.A.S.)
 Emergency Medical Science
 Dental Hygiene
 Nursing
 Radiography
 Medical Lab Tech
 Pharmacy Tech (also has diploma)
 Medical Assisting (also has diploma)
 Healthcare Simulation Tech
 Diploma
 Dental Assisting
 Therapeutic Massage
 Medical Assisting
 Certificates
 Phlebotomy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNuRg_jScRk
Health Science Programs

7. 1. I can start the clinical program immediately.
• No, the minimum admissions requirements must be
completed to apply to the clinical program.
• Most programs start in the fall semester. Only
Radiography, Nursing, Medical Assisting, EMS, and
Phlebotomy start in both fall and spring.
Myths

8. 2. I can work 40 hours, take care of a family, and have an
active social life.
 It is not realistic to think you can do all of these things and
successfully complete your program. Most programs take
about 20 hours of clinical and lab time per week. Studies say
that students should be studying 2 hours for every 1 hour of
class.
 Programs are Full-Time, Day-Time programs.
 Clinicals can start as early as 6:30Am, hospitals never close.
Myths Cont’d…

9. Clinical Class Schedule
Hours Per Week
Course # Course
Title
Class Lab Clinical Credit
Fall Semester
Bio 161 Intro to Human
Biology
3 0 0 3
Cis 111 Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
Eng 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
Mat 110 Mathematical
Measurements
2 2 0 3
Med 110 Orientation to
Medical Assisting
1 0 0 1
Med 121 Med Terms I 3 0 0 3
Med 130 Administrative Office
Procedures I 1 2 0 2
Med 138 Infection/Hazard
Control 2 0 0 2
Total 16 6 0 19

10. 3. I can just take a couple classes at a time.
 While this is true for pre-curriculum classes, and general
curriculum classes, this is not the case for clinical
classes. Clinical Classes are done in a specific order and
during a specified semester. The clinical program is
considered a full time day time program.
Myths Cont’d…

11. 4. I will just start the clinical classes after completing the
minimum requirements.
 All Health Science programs are limited enrollment. You
must submit a clinical application upon completing the
minimum admissions requirements, and be accepted into
clinicals.
 The clinical application is different from the Wake Tech
application.
Myths Cont’d…

12.  This is different from the
Wake Tech Community
College application.
 Can be found under the
specific program at
http://hsadmissions.waketech.edu
Clinical Application
WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Satisfaction of Admissions Requirements
Application is for Fall 20__________ entry.
Deadline for Submission is May 15
Please Print Legibly
Name_________________________________________________ID#________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone____________________________ Secondary Phone ________________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
SATISFACTION OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
READING: Reading proficiency may be satisfied by completion of:
Minimum score on placement test (SAT, ACT, COMPASS, CPT, or ASSET)
A college level English composition course with a minimum grade of “C”.
RED 090 with a minimum grade of “C”.
ENGLISH: English proficiency may be satisfied by completion of:
Minimum score on placement test (SAT, ACT, COMPASS, CPT, or ASSET)
A college level English composition course with a minimum grade of “C”.
ENG 090/090A with a minimum grade of “C”.
MATH: Math proficiency may be satisfied by completion of:
Minimum score on placement test (SAT, ACT, COMPASS, CPT, or ASSET)
A college level Mathematics course with a minimum grade of “C”.
MAT 070 with a minimum grade of “C”.
CHEMISTRY: Chemistry requirement may be satisfied by completion of:
High school chemistry course (one full unit) with a minimum grade of “C”.
College level Chemistry course with a minimum grade of “C”.
CHM 090 with a minimum grade of “C”.
I certify that all information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant___________________________________________ Date________________________
Please return to: Wake Tech, Health Sciences Advisor, 2901 Holston Ln., Raleigh, NC 27610

13. 5. Once I have applied to clinicals I will be on the waiting list.
 Admissions into Health Science programs are NOT done on a wait list.
 Competitive programs Radiography, Nursing, Dental Assisting, and
Dental Hygiene.
 First come first served programs Therapeutic Massage, Phlebotomy,
Pharm Tech, and Emergency Medical Science.
 Priority Admissions programs Medical Lab Tech, and Medical
Assisting
 Applications do not rollover.
 You must submit a new application if you are not selected for clinicals.
Myths Cont’d…

14.  Nur 66 seats, Rad 24 seats, Den 24 and 26 seats
 Limited clinical seats = Competitive admissions procedure.
 Points system based on class grades.
 A=4, B=3, C=2
 Eng 111 is 3 credit hours
 3 Credit hours X grade of A (4) = 12 points
*Note all programs have more applicants than available seats
** Cannot guarantee entry
Competitive Entry – not a wait list

15.  Pbt 18 seats, Ems 28 seats, Mth 18 seats, and Phm 14 seats
 First come first served process
 Minimum admissions requirements must be complete
*Note all programs have more applicants than open seats.
** Must submit new clinical app if not accepted. Not a wait list.
Non-Competitive Entry

16.  MLT 24 seats, and MED 24 seats
 Priority points based on general classes completed with C or
better
 Still first come first served
*Note all programs have more applicants than open seats.
** Must submit new clinical app if not accepted. Not a wait list.
Priority Entry

17.  A student who has more of
the general classes completed
will have a higher priority.
 2 are awarded points for Bio
163 completion.
Example MLT Priority Admissions
General Classes MED
ENG 111
ENG 112
CIS 111
PSY 150
MAT 143
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE
BIO 163

18. 1. First step - apply to Wake Tech
 This allows you to take Gen Ed classes
 You can take Gen ED classes any semester
2. Second step - apply to the Clinical classes
 Separate applications
 Specific deadlines
Admission is a 2 step process

19.  Fill out a Wake Tech Application
 No cost
 Submit all official educational transcripts
 This includes high school and college
 Attend an Information Session
 Pertains to Nursing, Radiography, and Dental programs
 Take the placement test, if needed
 Meet with a Health Science Advisor
Step 1 Apply to Wake Tech

20.  If you list the school on your application, or if the school is listed on
another transcript you must provide Wake Tech with an official
transcript.

 All transcripts (high school and college) must be original and come from
the actual school in a sealed envelope.
 Transcripts will be unofficially evaluated by a Health Sciences advisor.
 Please note this can take several weeks to months.
 Wake Tech does not accept credits from overseas.
 All International transcripts must be translated.
Transcripts

21. Exemptions
 You are exempt from the ACCUPLACER Placement Test if you:
 Have SAT scores of:
500 or higher in Critical Reading (OR) 500 in Writing (waives English
placement test)
500 or higher in Math (waives math placement test)
Scores must be less than five (5) years old at the time you apply to Wake Tech.
OR
 Have ACT scores of:
22 or higher in the Reading, (OR) 18 or higher in English (waives English
placement test)
22 or higher in Math (waives math placement test)
Scores must be less than five (5) years old at the time you apply to Wake Tech.
OR
 Have received a grade of "C" or better in a college-level English and math course
from an US regionally or nationally-accredited institution.
 Math for Health Science Programs must be within the past 5 years.
Placement Testing

22.  If you graduated from a NC High School in the past 5 years you may be
exempt from placement testing.
 Must have an unweighted GPA of 2.6 or higher out of 4.0
 Must have 4 English classes
 Must have 4 Math classes including an upper level Math
 Advanced Functions and Modeling
 Analytical Geometry
 Calculus
 AP Statistics
 Discrete Mathematics
 Integrated Mathematics IV
 Pre-Calculus
 Mindset
 Probability and Statistics
 Trigonometry
NC High School Grads

23. ASSET COMPASS ACCUPLACER
Reading + Writing 81+ 150+ 165+
Math Number Skills
41+
Pre-Algebra
47+
Arithmetic
55+
Math Elementary Algebra
41+
Algebra
47+
Elementary Algebra
74+
Required Test Scores

24. NCDAP – Placement Test
 Reading and English – 151 or higher.
 DMA (Math)
 DMA 10-30 – 7 or higher
(Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech)
 DMA 10-40 – 7 or higher
(EMS, Nursing, Massage, EMS, Dental Hygiene)
 DMA 10-50 – 7 or higher
(MLT and Radiography)
Test Scores Cont’d

25.  After testing you will receive your test scores. Take
these scores as well as any transcripts to a Health
Science Advisor.
Meet With an Advisor

26.  Once you have completed the Step 1 requirements, you
can be accepted to Wake Tech as a pre-Health Science
student.
 You have already,
 Filled out application
 Submitted official transcripts
 Took ACCUPLACER, if needed
 Met with a Health Science Advisor
Now Step 2

27.  Do NOT wait to register.
 Classes go very fast.
 Activate your Wake Tech account and email
 Register through WebAdvisor or Selfeserve.
 If there are any errors, WRITE THEM
 DOWN and contact us ASAP
 Can’t guarantee full-time schedule.
 Financial Aid covers half-time, ¾ time, and full-time
Registration

28.  Pre-curriculum Classes.
 Dre 098, Dms 002, Chm 090…
 General Curriculum Classes.
 Eng 111, Psy 150, Hum…
 Science Classes.
 Bio 161, 163 , 168…
What Can I Register For?

29.  Clinical Classes
 Mlt, Ems, Nur, Med…
What Can’t I Register For?

30.  Once you have registered and paid
for classes, you can pick up a
student ID and parking decal.
 Campus ID and parking schedules
can be found at
 http://studentactivities.waketech.edu
I.D. and Parking Permit

31.  Main Campus or North Campus, Monday through Thursday
 On Health Science Campus – Mon-Thurs 8Am-4Pm only
 Health science advisors can not access FA information
 Must see Financial Aid specialist
 Fill out application early
 http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - to fill out FAFSA
 Application deadlines – apply early
 Fall – May 1
 Spring – October 1
 Summer – March 15
 Phlebotomy is not covered by Financial Aid
 This covers loans, grants, and scholarships
Financial Aid

32.  Disability Support Services
 Veterans Programs & Innovation
 South Campus and North Campus
Marilyn Terrill
(919)532-5994
meterrill@waketech.edu
Other Student Services
South Campus
Montague Hall - 141
919-866-5670
FAX: 919-662-3616
Northern Wake Campus
Building A 317
919-532-5713
Western Wake Campus 919-866-5670
Perry Health Sciences Campus Health Sciences Building 2
919-747-0406

33. Admissions Process Step 2 – applying for clinical classes
1. Fill out Clinical Application
- Meet all minimum admissions requirements
-Must be done
- Clinical applications can be found on-line or picked up at Student
Services center on HSC.
Programs have a specific application deadline.
January 31st – for Fall entry - DH, RAD, NUR
May 15th – for Fall entry - MLT, PBT, DA, MED, PHM, MTH, EMS, SIM
July 31st – for Spring entry - NUR, RAD
Sept 15th – for Spring entry – PBT, EMS, MA
Dec 15th – summer entry - LPN to RN
Apply to Clinical Program

34.  Due to accreditation and clinical
availability, all programs have limited
enrollment. In other words, there are
only so many students that can be
accepted into a program per clinical
start.
Limited Enrollment
MLT – 24
MTH – 18
PHM – 14
EMS – 28
MED – 24
NUR – 70
RAD – 22
DH – 24
DA – 26
Phleb-18

35.  Background check, drug testing, and medical forms are required by the
individual clinical sites.
 Students admitted to programs that require a clinical or Co-Op component will
be required to provide the College with an official criminal background check,
drug test, and medical forms in order to meet the requirements of the clinical
site. These forms will be required when the applicant is admitted to the clinical
portion of a health sciences curriculum.
 The term "criminal record" is at this point in time being understood broadly to
include the conviction of any felony, misdemeanor crime, or DUI/DWI over the
course of the student's lifetime and the charge (dismissals, prayer for judgments,
etc.) of any felony, misdemeanor crime, or DUI/DWI within the last seven (7)
years, excluding minor traffic violations
 Questions contact Barbara Smith at 919-747-0105 or basmith1@waketech.edu
Background Checks Etc…

36. 1. Complete Step 1
 Fill out Wake Tech application
 Submit official transcripts
 Take ACCUPLACER, if needed
 Meet with an advisor
 Get accepted to Wake Tech
2. Complete Step 2
 There is no guarantee of acceptance into the Health science programs.
 Submit your clinical application
 See Health science advisors if you have any questions
 Working while in the clinical classes will be difficult and is not advised. Take the General
classes (i.e. – ENG 111, BIO 163) before attempting the clinical classes.
So what do I do now?