Health Sciences Admissions

ADMISSIONS NOTE Required pre-requisite courses must be completed or in progress by the application deadline. However, points will only be awarded for general education and recommended courses that are fully completed by the end of the semester prior to the application deadline. Courses that are in progress at the time of program decisions will not receive points.

Health Sciences programs have special admissions and/or enrollment requirements. Until you complete these requirements and are accepted into your intended program of study, you will be enrolled as an Associate in General Education (AGE) major or special credit student.

Students may learn more about admission to a health sciences program by reviewing the Health Sciences Essential FAQs or contacting Health Sciences Admissions at hltscadm@email.pittcc.edu or 252-493-7473.

Distance Education Requirements

Health Sciences Courses are offered in a variety of formats including traditional, internet, blended, hybrid and HyFlex. Please see the Ways of Learning at PCC for information on course formats.

The following health sciences programs offer one or more courses in either an Internet or hybrid format: CT/MRI, Emergency Medical Science, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Nuclear Medicine, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Polysomnography, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography.

Associate degree Nursing, Cardiovascular Sonography, Dental Assisting, Medical Sonography, and Respiratory Therapy offer no online instruction, but will use various electronic means (i.e., email, MOODLE) to communicate with students. For example, instructors may use MOODLE to post announcements, syllabi, course schedules, course materials, assignments, grades, etc. Students may also be required to submit electronic assignments, respond to email, etc.

Students considering applying for health sciences programs should review the Distance Education Department’s Frequently Asked Questions to learn the processes and requirements for online education.

Out-of-State Students

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Disclosures

Students admitted to health sciences programs are required to complete a clinical practicum. Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, professional license checks, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of a program. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the student. Pending the outcome, clinical facilities may deny a student the opportunity to complete the clinical portion of a program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of a program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, professional license checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employment agencies. Pending the outcome, a graduate may be disqualified from examination eligibility, state licensure, and/or employment.

Students admitted to health sciences programs are required to have a physical examination to determine if they are physically and emotionally capable of performing the essential functions of the program and must submit a completed medical form. A record of immunizations, including, but not limited to, an annual Influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine must be included with the medical form. A medical or religious exemption for vaccines must be approved by the clinical site(s). PCC does not grant vaccine exemptions in lieu of the clinical site(s) and does not guarantee vaccine exemptions will be approved by the clinical site(s).

Programs at PCC that prepare students for professional licensure are designed to prepare a student to apply for applicable licensure in North Carolina. In order to ensure whether the program meets requirements for professional licensure outside North Carolina, PCC recommends the student contact the program director prior to enrolling in the program.

It is the policy of PCC not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, handicap, religion, age, or national origin in the recruitment and admission of students; the recruitment, employment, training, and promotion of faculty and staff; and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. PCC is an equal-opportunity institution.

Health Sciences admissions policies are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between PCC and students. PCC reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes create for students.