2017-2018 Catalog > Admission and Registration > Admission to Health Science Programs

Admission to Health Science Programs

Health Information Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy Technology, Sleep Technology, and Nursing are health career programs leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Mammography Technology is a health science certificate program. All of these programs have special admission requirements and limited enrollment. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all admission requirements are met, and all documents and scores are submitted on time. Only complete application files will be reviewed for admission.

As part of the admission process, most health science programs require that students submit a health history and physical evaluation. Students may also be required to complete a criminal background check. Students also may be required to have current medical insurance.

General information and program requirements may be found in the Career Programs section of this catalog, online at morainevalley.edu or from the Academic Advising Center.

Admission Requirements

Documents required for a complete file for all associate degree Health Science programs:

• A completed program admission application by specified deadline (an application to the specific health program of your choice is available and must be returned in the Records Office, S111).
• A complete high school transcript showing date of graduation or a high school equivalency certificate.
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended.
• Academic placement results documenting required level of placement as defined by each program.
• Proof of permanent residency or U.S. citizenship must be submitted at the time of application.

Academic Requirements for Specific Health Science Career Programs

Health Information Technology

• One year of high school biology with lab, or one semester of college biology with lab, with a grade of “C” or above.
• One year of high school algebra. Moraine Valley course MTH-095 or above, or an equivalent course at another college, with a grade of “C” or above.
• Keyboarding proficiency of 30 words per minute.
• A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 based on a four-point system.

Nursing

For complete information about the Nursing Program application and selection processes, please refer to the Nursing Program website.

Application process

• Submit the Moraine Valley college enrollment form
• Submit HS transcripts or GED certificate
• Complete all prerequisites
• Submit a Nursing Application
• Submit Transcripts to the Registrar’s Office (Records Department)

Ranking and Selection

Your rank score will be determined by:

1. Points for cumulative GPA
2. TEAS scores in Math and Science (combined raw score)
3. If you have completed BIO-180 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO-181 Anatomy and Physiology II, or Microbiology prior to application, point(s) will be awarded for each course based on the final grade: “C” = 1 point, “B” = 2 points, “A” = 3 points. The required biology courses must have been completed within five years of program admission.
4. Certification/License points

   LPN 6

   CNA 5

   Paramedic/Military Medic 4

   MOA /EMT 2

Radiologic Technology

• One year of high school biology with lab, or one semester of college biology with lab, with a grade of “C” or above.
• One year of high school algebra, Moraine Valley course MTH-095 or above, or an equivalent course at another college, with a grade of “C” or above.
• A minimum grade point average of 2.0 based on a four-point system.

Respiratory Therapy Technology

• One year of high school general biology with lab, or one semester of college biology with lab, with a grade of “C” or above.
• One year of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or above, must qualify to take Moraine Valley course MTH-109 or above, or an equivalent course at another college.
• A minimum grade point average of 2.5 based on a four-point system.

Selection Criteria

• Selection of qualified applicants is completed by employing a system using GPA, number of college hours completed and grades in program-specific course work. The high school grade point average will be used for the applicant who has attempted less than 12 semester hours of college-level credit. More information about the ranking system can be found on the career program worksheet available online under each program of study or by meeting with an Academic Advisor.
• Qualified residents of the district will be given priority.
• The specific program admission application must be submitted by March 1 for programs beginning in fall (August) with the exception of Sleep Technology (for new students) which is June 1, or Oct. 1 for the spring (January) Nursing Program. Files need to be completed and proof of program academic requirements must be received within 15 days of original deadline to maintain priority consideration.
• Qualified nonresidents who submit the specific program admission application by March 1 for programs beginning in fall (August) or Oct. 1 for the spring (January) nursing program, who have complete files and proof of program academic requirements within 15 days of original deadline may be selected on a space-available basis.
• On a space-available basis, applicants who did not meet all admission requirements by the deadline may be considered after March 15 or Oct. 15.

Sleep Technology

• One year of high school biology with lab, or one semester of college biology with lab, with a grade of “C” or above.
• One year of high school algebra, Moraine Valley course MTH-095 or above, or an equivalent course at another college, with a grade of “C” or above.
• A minimum grade point average of 2.5 based on a four-point system.
• The Sleep Technology Program offers advanced placement for students who have previously completed Moraine Valley’s Polysomnography Technologist Certificate. The graduate also must possess the RPSGT credential. The application deadline for advanced placement into the Sleep Technology Program is April 1.

Transfer Students

• Placement is considered on an individual basis.
• Obtain and complete a transfer evaluation request available from the Records Office.
• See Academic Advising Center for general education information.
• See coordinator of specific associate degree health career program for evaluation of career course work.

Reapplication

Applicants not admitted to the special admissions programs during the initial application process are responsible for submitting a new application during the upcoming admission cycle. Readmit program applicants must complete a readmission form and submit it to the Records Office during the applicable time period.

Readmission

See specific program in the Career Programs section of this catalog.