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YAVAPAI COLLEGE CATALOG • 2015/16
DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
Students planning to apply to selective admission programs are encouraged to contact the department directly to discuss admission requirements.
A student in any one of these programs must satisfy the degree requirements as listed at the time of the selective admission.
Programs Requiring Selective Admission
Requirements for Admission to the Aviation Technology Programs
An application packet is available from the Academic Advising Center. For detailed admission requirements, please call 776.2002.
Requirements for Admission to the Freeport-McMoRan Mining Program
Students must be at least 18 years of age and must attend the Mining Preview Day held the first Saturday in March annually at Yavapai College. Students accepted into the program must pass the Compass Test with minimum scores set forth by Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., interview with Freeport-McMoRan and be hired as an employee, pass a drug and alcohol test, and complete a security background check. An information packet is available from the CTEC Campus by calling 717.7761 or 776.2002
Requirements for Admission to the Health Information Technology Degree Program
Admission to the program is once yearly in the fall semester. Students must have an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card; TB skin test or chest X-ray specifying absence of tuberculosis; CPR for Healthcare Providers card; immunizations outlined in application; reading proficiency. Information and an application packet is available online at www.yc.edu/HIM.
Requirements for Admission to the Nursing Program
Admission to the program occurs in the Fall and in the Spring semesters. Students must have an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card; immunizations as outlined in ap- plication; pre-requisites completed; and must pass a standardized Pre-Admission Exam. Additional information and an application packet are available online at www.yc.edu/nursing.
Requirements for Admission to the Nursing Assistant Certificate Program
Students must be at least 16 years of age; have an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card; TB skin test or chest X-ray specifying absence of tuberculosis; CPR for Healthcare Providers card; and math and reading proficiency. An application for the program is available online at www.yc.edu/nursingassistant.
Requirements for Admission to the Paramedicine Program
Information regarding admission to the Paramedicine program is available at the Emergency Medi- cal Services Department, Prescott Valley Campus. Students who are interested begin by filling out an application, followed by pre-entrance exams and interviews. Once accepted into the program, information regarding specific documentations needed will be given each student. Before apply- ing one must have a current Arizona EMT-B card. We strongly recommend one year experience working in the field before beginning class. For more information contact Ken Schoch, Program Director at ken.schoch@yc.edu.
Requirements for Admission to the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program
Students must be at least 18 years of age prior to the start of the third semester of the program and have a high school diploma or GED; an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card; TB skin test or chest X-ray specifying absence of tuberculosis; CPR for Healthcare Providers card; immunizations outlined in application; reading proficiency. Admission to pro- gram is once yearly in the summer session. An application for the program is available online at www.yc.edu/pharmacy.
Requirements for Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program
An information packet is available from the Academic Advising Center, or online at:
www.yc.edu/radiology.
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