These (credit programs) are selective admissions professional programs. Being in a pre- or non-clinical major in no way guarantees progression and acceptance into the clinical program.

*All students accepted into the clinical component of the program must undergo a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Check, State Police Criminal Record Check and random drug/alcohol screening.  No student will be admitted with a disqualifying criminal history or child abuse clearance.

Admitted Students Profile (pdf) - Number of qualified applicants, GPA range and average and point range for students accepted into program clinicals. (This is updated regularly.)

All health career students must apply to the college and are initially enrolled at HACC as a pre-clinical students (i.e. Pre-Nursing, Pre-Rad Tech, Pre-Respiratory, etc.) and must apply for the clinical phase of the program after completing minimum admission criteria (consult with your advisor and refer to web pages below). Being in a pre- or non-clinical major in no way guarantees progression and acceptance into the clinical program.

Clinical students are those who have been officially selected and admitted to the program and are taking program theory and clinical coursework (NURS, RADT, RESP, etc. designation).

You should work closely with your health career advisor to prepare to apply for the clinical/core component of the program.

Policies Affecting Program Admission (pdf) PLEASE READ THIS! Includes information about the following which may negatively affect your clinical candidacy: repeating courses, course withdrawal, GPA calculation.

Documented high school diploma (document is specific for nursing program) or GED or equivalent foreign education as verified by a HACC-approved credential evaluation service. 

Additional information regarding Essential Qualifications, Additional Requirements Prior to Starting Clinicals, and Code of Ethics. (PLEASE READ THIS!)

Shadowing (see link on the left) (an in-depth one-on one experience) may be required by your program and may need to be arranged for you by the program. Check the admission criteria website below or consult with your advisor regarding specific requirements. If it isn't required for your program and you are interested in shadowing, you can call the human resources office of a hospital (or your dentist or doctor office) to arrange.

Checksheets

Program Admission Criteria
Cardiac Sonographer (revised 2/10)
Cardiology Technician (EKG)
Cardiovascular Technologist - Invasive (revised 2/10)
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist (revised 2/10)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound)  (revised 9/09)
Medical Assistant
Medical Coding
Medical Insurance Billing
Medical Laboratory Technician (revised 2/10)
Medical Transcription
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nurse (RN)
Nurse - Advanced Placement (for LPNs)
Nurse - Practical Nurse (LPN)
Nurse Aide
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Polysomnography Technician (revised 1/10)
Radiologic Technologist (College-Based Program)
Radiologic Technologist (Hospital-Based Program) (revised 10/09)
Respiratory Therapist (revised 1/10)
Surgical Technologist