1. COMPETITIVE ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FALL 2016 ADMISSION Updated 12/12/15

2. APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW 1. View this Presentation – General Information 2. Submit General Application for Admission to A-B Tech 3. Complete New Student Orientation and SmarterMeasure Assessment 4. Submit College Transcripts, if applicable 5. Specific Program Documents, if applicable 6. Demonstrate College Readiness (English/Math) 7. Complete FOCUS 2 – Career Assessments 8. Complete Selection Form with Advisor 9. Take Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) Version V 10. Receive Notification Letters

3. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you for joining us to learn more about the admission process for Competitive Allied Health programs for fall semester 2016. This brief presentation will help you prepare for admission to one of the programs listed to the right. Be sure to complete the brief assessment at the end before meeting with your advisor. ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (A.D.N.) P.N. TO A.D.N. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (SUMMER 2016) DENTAL HYGIENE DENTAL ASSISTING MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT RADIOGRAPHY VETERINARY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

4. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Application Period For Fall 2016 Admission February 1 thru March 4, 2016 Please note – for A.D.N. Advanced Placement, admission is for summer 2016 All requirements must be met by the 5 PM deadline on March 4, 2016, in order to qualify to take the TEAS® Version V. Applicants must meet with a Student Services advisor to apply.

5. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION All of the following must be complete by 5 PM on March 4th General Application for Admission New Student Orientation and Smarter Measure Assessment FOCUS 2 Documentation of Program Specific Requirements Documentation of College Readiness in English and Math Completion of Selection Form with Advisor The following must be completed by 5 PM on March 11th Take or submit official scores for the TEAS ® Version V

6. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Citizenship Status and Admission to Competitive Programs Admission to competitive programs is open only to individuals with legal status or lawful presence. Some clinical sites may have additional immigration/citizenship requirements. Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion. Non-citizens are encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing/certifying agency to determine if they are eligible for licensure/certification upon graduation – decisions regarding licensure/certification are solely the responsibility of the licensing/certifying agency. For additional information, please contact internationalinfo@abtech.eduinternationalinfo@abtech.edu

7. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Criminal Backgrounds and Drug Use Criminal background checks and drug screenings are required by off campus clinical sites. These are conducted by an outside vendor at the student’s expense. Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion. Some program licensing or certification bodies require criminal background checks at the time of application for licensure. Be sure to review the criteria for your program of interest to determine what rules apply and whom to contact. A-B Tech advisors and faculty cannot provide answers to questions in this area as they are not the final deciding organization.

8. 2. GENERAL APPLICATION TO A-B TECH All individuals interested in admission to a competitive program MUST Submit a general application for admission. Graduation from High School or completion of the High School Equivalency (HSE) or Adult High School is required. Students currently enrolled in High School or a High School Equivalency (HSE) program must finish no later than August 15, 2016. Already a current student? Check this step off your list! COLLEGE APPLICATION www.abtech.edu/apply

9. 3. COMPLETE NSO AND SMARTER MEASURE New Student Orientation (NSO) and Smarter Measure are offered in the classroom and online Smarter Measure is an assessment of a student’s readiness for online classes and is included as part of the NSO. Some programs require fully online courses – your assessment scores may impact your ability to successfully complete the program Already a current student? Check this step off your list! NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION http://www.abtech.edu/nso

10. 4. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS Students interested in receiving transfer credit for college level courses taken elsewhere must submit official transcripts Important points to remember College must be regionally accredited Grade earned must be a “C” or higher Course title and credit hours must be similar Transcript must be from college at which the course was taken Taken classes at A-B Tech? You don’t need to request an A-B Tech transcript WHAT IS OFFICIAL? Sent directly from institution to A-B Tech Sealed copy in official college envelope If hand-delivered, do NOT open the envelope SEND TRANSCRIPTS TO: A-B Tech Community College Records Office 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801

11. 5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS A few programs have additional requirements that must be met by the March 4th deadline Associate Degree Nursing P.N. to A.D.N. Advanced Placement Option Dental Hygiene Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Sonography Occupational Therapy Assistant Veterinary Medical Technology Please review the next four slides for details

12. 5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) NURSE AIDE I  Current NA I certification documented on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry AND Documentation (official transcript or completion certificate) of a North Carolina state approved NA I course OR Approved NA I Work Experience. “Effective 12/17/15, students who are not yet listed on the registry are not eligible to challenge the NA I exam. They must first complete the NA I course.”  Exceptions Current NC NA II certification Current NC P.N. licensure ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY REQUIREMENT  Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO 168 and BIO 169 or acceptable substitutes) with a grade of “C” or higher in each course prior to class start in fall 2016 term. MINIMUM SCORE FOR THE TEAS (Version V) EXAM  Students will be required to score a minimum composite/total adjusted TEAS V score of 65.

13. 5. Program Specific Requirements Practical Nursing (P.N.) to Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Advanced Placement Option NC PRACTICAL NURSING LICENSE  Documentation of current, unrestricted North Carolina Practical Nursing license MINIMUM SCORE REQUIREMENT FOR THE TEAS VERSION V EXAM  Students are required to score a minimum composite/total adjusted TEAS V score of 65. COURSE COMPLETION  BIO 168, 169, and 175; ENG 111 and 114; PSY 150 and 241; one 3 credit hour humanities course. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each.  Students enrolled in a mini-mester one (January 11 – March 7, 2016) course may apply with the understanding that a passing grade must be made in the course to be considered an applicant.

14. 5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Dental Hygiene CHEMISTRY  Documentation (official high school or college transcript) showing completion of a chemistry course with a grade of “C” or higher prior to applying to the program. BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENT  Successful completion of Basic Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 163 or acceptable substitute) with a grade of “C” or higher and successful completion of General, Organic and Biochemistry (CHM 130/130A Lab or acceptable substitute) is required prior to fall 2016 term start.

15. 5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Occupational Therapy Assistant  Successful completion of ACA 115 and MED 120 (or acceptable substitutes), with a grade of “C” or higher in each, is required prior to fall 2016 term start.  Students who have completed an associate degree or higher or who have 24 credit hours or more of college- level transfer credit will have satisfied the ACA 115 requirement. Official transcripts required. ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND MEDICAL TERMS REQUIREMENT

16. 5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Radiography ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY REQUIREMENT  Successful completion of Basic Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 163 or acceptable substitute) with a grade of “C” or higher is required prior to fall 2016 term start.

17. 5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS  Successful completion of BIO 163, ENG 111, MAT 152 and PHY 125 (or acceptable substitutes), with a grade of “C” or higher in each, is required prior to fall 2016 term start. Sonography  Documentation (official high school or college transcript) showing completion of a chemistry course with a grade of “C” or higher prior to applying to the program. Medical Laboratory Technology OR Veterinary Medical Technology

18. 6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESS Individuals must document college readiness in both English and math Applicants must qualify for ENG 111 – Expository Writing Applicants must place above the College’s DMA 050 course Requirements may be met in several ways The College’s retesting procedures apply to competitive program applicants COLLEGE READINESS OPTIONS Transfer credit for college level English and math Placement assessment scores Completion of required developmental courses

19. 6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESS ENGLISH READINESS (STUDENTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING) Successful completion of ENG 111 or transfer credit equivalent Successful completion of A-B Tech quarter courses (ENG 0102, 102, 150, or 153) Successful completion of DRE 098 or RED 090 plus ENG 090/090A Placement Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)  NC DAP Scores: Composite 151+  Accuplacer Scores: Reading Comprehension (80+) and Sentence Skills (86+)  SAT: Writing (500+) and Critical Reading (500+)  ACT: English (18+) and Reading (22+)  COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details

20. 6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESS MATH READINESS (STUDENTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING) Successful completion of or transfer credit for MAT 115, 143, 161, 151, 152, or 171 higher Successful completion of A-B Tech quarter courses (MAT 096, 097, 101, 102, 150, or 151) Successful completion of DMA 050 or MAT 070 Placement/Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)  NC DAP: Score of “7” on each module (010, 020, 030, 040, and 050)  Accuplacer Scores: Arithmetic (55+) and Elementary Algebra (55+)  SAT: Math (500+) or ACT: Math (22+)  COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details

21. 7. FOCUS 2 – CAREER ASSESSMENTS All applicants must complete the FOCUS 2 Career Assessment Available to all applicants who have submitted an online application for general admission and have completed NSO Complete the full assessment prior to meeting with an advisor FOCUS 2 may be accessed at abtech.edu/focus2abtech.edu/focus2

22. 8. SELECTION FORM WITH ADVISOR Students who meet all eligibility requirements will complete a Selection Form with a Student Services Advisor Students may select a 1 st and 2 nd choice program  A 2 nd choice is not required  Students will not be considered for a 2 nd choice program if selected for the 1 st choice program  Choices may only be altered before the March 11 deadline Students will receive a “ticket” to take the TEAS V ® by the March 11 deadline Students will meet with a staff member in Admissions to finalize the Selection Form Didn’t meet the requirements? Applicants have until March 4th at 5 PM to document any missing items Students not eligible for 2016 admission are encouraged to speak with an advisor about career alternatives

23. 9. TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS Qualified applicants who complete the Selection Form will receive a “ticket” for TEAS® Version V. The exam must be completed by March 11th at the A-B Tech Testing Center on the Victoria Road Campus. It is only offered on specific dates and times – please plan ahead! Individuals wishing to submit a TEAS score instead of testing during the application period must request authorization at the time of completion of the Verification/Selection Form. If a TEAS® score is already on file at A-B Tech, an applicant may not submit new outside scores during the application period unless approved for distance student testing. Qualified distance students will be permitted to test off site during the application period. Applicants must request approval at time of completion of the Verification/Selection Form. 1 Schedule and pay for the TEAS ® Version V 2 Study and prepare for the TEAS ® Version V 3 Take the TEAS ® Version V on the date and time scheduled

24. 10. NOTIFICATION LETTER NOTIFICATION LETTER – APRIL Status for 1 st and 2 nd choices. One of three options will be listed: Admitted Alternate List Not Admitted *Applicants will be ranked based on the TEAS®Version V exam composite score only.*

25. FINAL STEPS Now that you have completed your competitive admissions overview Complete the assessment abtech.edu/competitive-program-assessmentabtech.edu/competitive-program-assessment Make an appointment and take the completed assessment to a Student Services advisor Services for true distance students (those who live outside Buncombe/Madison counties or a contiguous county) Complete the assessment E-mail gotadvising@abtech.edu for assistance. Please use the Subject: Allied Health Applicationgotadvising@abtech.edu