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4. Complete the pre-requisites as outlined in the current brochures, with a
grade of “C” or better
5. Submit official transcripts of all previous college credits to the Registrar’s
Office and complete the online application for the health occupations
program(s) of choice by the application deadline published in the
brochures
6. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better on a four-point
system for all previous college work. If all qualified students are selected
and there are still positions available, students with a cumulative GPA of
2.0 will be considered using the same point system
There is a process for selection of students who are admitted to these health
occupations programs. It is the student’s responsibility to contact an advisor for
information regarding the current process. It is the student’s responsibility to keep
the Health Science Center informed of any changes in name, address, e-mail address
or telephone number.
After acceptance into a health science program, the student must:
1.
Meet clinical requirements including meeting functional abilities, negative
TB test or chest x-ray, immunization records, a negative drug screen, and
acceptable criminal background and registry checks
2.
Purchase liability insurance. Liability insurance is included in the lab fee
for specific health occupations courses. (All health science students are
responsible for their own hospitalization insurance)
3.
Submit proof of CPR certification for health care providers
Any ADN or VN applicant who has been convicted of a crime other than a minor
traffic violation or who has been hospitalized or treated for mental illness and/or
chemical dependency must petition the Texas Board of Nursing for a declaratory
order concerning their eligibility to take the NCLEX licensing examination.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Correspondence related to the admission of international students should be
addressed to the following:
Office of International Students
Trinity Valley Community College
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
All students should review and comply with TSI policies.
The college requires the international applicant to:
1.
Submit a completed International Student Application;
2.
Be a high school graduate or equivalent
