Admission to Health Science Programs

Health Information Technology, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Sleep Technology are health career programs leading to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Mammography Technology and Computed Tomography are health science certificate programs. 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/healthsciences or by consulting the Academic Advising Center.

Admission Requirements for Health Science A.A.S. Degree Programs

Documents required for a complete file:

Moraine Valley application for admission if not currently enrolled in college credit courses at Moraine Valley.
A completed program admission application by specified deadline. Applications are available online and in Academic Advising and must be returned to the Admissions and Records Office.
A completed 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 as defined by each program.

Health Science Selection Criteria:

Selection of qualified applicants is completed by employing a system using GPA 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 online under admission and selection for 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 Radiologic Technology which is Jan. 31, Sleep Technology (for new students) which is June 1, or Oct. 1 for the spring (January) Nursing Program.
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 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 application deadline.
The required medical terminology, mathematics and science (i.e., biology, chemistry) courses for Health Information Technology, Radiologic Technology and Respiratory Therapy must be completed within five years of program admission. Exceptions may be granted on an individual basis upon approval of the program coordinator.

Transfer Students

Placement is considered on an individual basis.
Undergraduate credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges/universities will be evaluated for transfer upon receipt of an official transcript. Transcript Evaluations will be processed within 3 business days. Students can view their transfer credits and track progress toward completion of a degree or certificate by running degree audit through MVConnect.
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.

Returning Students

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

Admission Requirements for Specific Health Science A.A.S. Degree Programs

Health Information Technology A.A.S.

Health Sciences Admission Requirements plus:

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

Radiologic Technology A.A.S.

Health Sciences Admission Requirements plus:

Completion of one year of high school biology with a lab or one semester of college biology with a lab with a grade of “C” or above.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all courses (general education and career) related to the Radiologic Technology program.

Math requirement is met by one of the following:

Qualify for MTH109 through completion of Moraine Valley’s (MVCC) placement test
ACT score in Math of 20 or higher OR SAT score of 520 or higher
Completion of MTH095 or MTH096 with a grade of “C” or higher at MVCC
Previous college level math credit with a grade of “D” or higher.

English requirement is met by one of the following:

Test into college level for English and Reading determined by MVCC placement test.
ACT score in English of 19 and Reading of 20 or higher OR SAT score of 480 or higher. ACT and SAT test scores expire 18 months from test date.
Completion of all developmental levels in both English and Reading at MVCC
Previous college-level English composition credit with a grade of “C” or higher.

Respiratory Therapy A.A.S.

Health Sciences Admission Requirements plus:

One year of high school biology with lab, or one semester of college biology with lab, with a grade of "C" or better.
One year of high school algebra must qualify to take Moraine Valley course MTH-109 or above, or a college-level course at another college, with a grade of "D" or above.
A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, based on courses inclusive to the Respiratory Therapy AAS degree or a high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale if college credit has not been earned.
Completed Moraine Valley placement tests. Students may be exempt from placement tests based on previous college credit. Contact an academic advisor for information about placement test exemptions.
- Math placement test score or exemption must qualify the applicant to take MTH-109.
- English placement test score or exemption must qualify the applicant to take COM-101.
- Reading placement test score or exemption must qualify the applicant for courses above RDG-091.

Sleep Technology A.A.S.

Health Sciences Admission Requirements plus:

One year of high school biology with lab, or one semester of college biology with lab, with a grade of "C" or better.
One year of high school algebra, Moraine Valley course MTH-095 or above, or an equivalent college level 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 high school GPA will be used only if students have attempted less than 12 college hours. A GPA of 2.5 will be assigned if the student took the high school equivalency rather than graduate from high school.
Moraine Valley placement tests. Students may be exempt from placement tests based on previous college credit. Contact an academic advisor for information about placement test exemptions.
Math placement test score or exemption must qualify applicant to take MTH-109.
English placement test score or exemption must qualify applicant to take COM-101.
Reading placement test score or exemption must qualify applicant for courses above RDG-091.

Nursing A.A.S.

Health Sciences Admission Requirements plus:

Math requirement is met by one of the following:

Test into college-level math determined by Moraine placement test.
ACT score in Math of 20 or higher OR SAT score of 520 or higher.
Completion of MTH096 or MTH098 with a grade of “C” or higher at Moraine.
Previous college-level math credit with a grade of “D” or higher.

English requirement is met by one of the following:

Test into college level for both English and Reading determined by Moraine placement test.
ACT score in English of 19 and Reading of 20 or higher OR SAT score of 480 or higher. ACT and SAT test scores expire 18 months from test date.
Completion of all developmental levels in English and Reading at Moraine.
Previous college-level English composition credit with a grade of “C” or higher.

TEAS Results must be submitted with your application. TEAS results are only valid for one year prior to the application deadline.

The qualifying score is the average score of the four testing areas (adjusted individual total score) of 60 percent or higher.

Admission to the program depends on successful completion of both BIO-119 and PSY-104 with a grade of “C” or higher by the end of the semester. These courses can be in progress at the application deadline.

An official sealed high school or high school equivalency transcript must be submitted. Your current transcript must show either the graduation date or the ongoing student status. The high school equivalency report must show passing scores.

College transcripts (if applicable) need to be submitted and be official, sealed college transcripts. The electronic evaluation form must be completed and can be found on the student's MVConnect portal page under resources and Registration and Records

Please submit proof of acceptable certification/license for ranking score if applicable (see below for ranking process and admissible certifications).

Documents to prove residency must also be included. Students must have a permanent U.S. Social Security Number. Priority admission is given to in-district students. Out-of-district students are encouraged to apply but are considered after all in-district students have been ranked.

All nursing student applicants must be certified by the State of Illinois as a Basic Nurse Assistant. The Basic Nurse Assistant certification cannot be in progress at the time of application.

Submit complete applications with all required documents to the Records Department in Building S, Room 111 by the application deadlines.

Ranking and Selection

Your rank score will be determined by:

Points for cumulative GPA
TEAS scores in Math and Science (combined raw score)
Science grades: Points will be awarded for completion of the following courses by the application deadline: BIO-180, BIO-181, BIO-119 (C=1 point, B=4 points, A=6 points)
IL Certification/Licensure/Course: If you hold one of the following active unencumbered health care certifications or licenses, points will be awarded for the single highest certification or license. One point will be awarded for completing the course MRT-110.
L.P.N. - 6 points

Paramedic - 4 points

Military Medic - 4 points

MOA/EMT - 2 points

MRT-110 - 1 point

Admission Requirements for Computed Tomography and Mammography Technology Certificate Programs

Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification and current state licensure.
Applicants must also present a valid driver's license, state ID or current student ID.

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