- What Health Care Assistant is
- What admission into Health Care Assistant is NOT
- Program Information
- Competitive Admission Process
- Financial Aid
- Transfer of Credit
- Work Ethics
- Registration
- Withdrawal Policies
- Children on Campus
- Dress
- Parking
- Emergency Procedures
- Sexual Harassment and Personal Behavior
- Difficulties of Health Related Studies
- Graduation Screening
- Background Checks
What Health Care Assistant/Healthcare Science is:
- It is a Technical Certificate of credit program. While enrolled as a student in this program you can take pre-requisites and core courses as needed for your program of intent.
- Completion of the program is not mandatory.
- A certificate (TCC) will be awarded upon successful completion. This will provide you with knowledge of medical terminology, legal and ethical issues, anatomy and physiology, blood and airborne pathogens, first aid, CPR, and many basic skills needed in a healthcare environment. These practitioners provide many types of services to include Unit Clerks, Admissions Processor, Medical Receptionist, Patient Service Representative, Medical Records Clerk, Scheduling Personnel, and Office Tech.
- If you take courses outside of your major (Health Care Assistant/Healthcare Science) program, they will not be covered by financial aid.
What admission into Health care assistant/healthcare science is NOT:
- It is NOT a guarantee of admission into your program of intent.
- It is NOT a guarantee of full time status. The number of hours you have to take each semester will depend on what semester you are admitted in relation to when the competitive acceptance is for your program major.
Program information:
- Read this program packet carefully! It contains important information about the competitive admission process and deadlines for all programs.
- Important information to note:
- The schedule of sequenced courses required by your program. Some of these are prerequisites that MUST be taken prior to competing for admission into the program. Others can be taken ahead of time or after you are accepted into the program. You may not take any program-specific courses (such as MAST, PNSG, RNSG, etc.) while in Health care assistant/healthcare science unless it is a requirement of HCA/HCS.
- The list of expenses. Most programs are costly! Review the expense list carefully and begin to plan and save for these additional expenses.
- Other requirements needed for program admission, such as birth certificate, immunizations, physical exam, Background Check, etc. EACH PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT!
- Deadline Dates Each degree and diploma program have an application submission deadline date.
Competitive Admission Process:
Financial Aid:
- Be sure to visit the financial aid office even if you don’t think you qualify – you might!
- Financial aid will only cover courses required by your major and approved substitutes
Transfer of Credit:
- Have an official copy of your transcript sent to our registrar’s office.
Work Ethics
- Work Ethics grades are given for selected courses at Columbus Technical College and are emphasized in all courses.
- You will be evaluated on character traits such as attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organizational skills, communication, cooperation, and respect.
- You will receive more information from your instructors.
Registration:
Specific dates can be found in the Registration Calendar each semester.
- New Students
- All HCA/HCS students are recommended to attend an information session prior to registration. Instructions are included with the Acceptance Letter.
- Open Registration
- New students and students returning from previous semesters can make an appointment to meet with an advisor for Open Registration. On-line registration is encouraged after advisement.
- Late Registration / Drop and Add
- New and returning students can register or change schedules during the drop/add process. Dates are published on the website
- After Registering:
- You must pay the amount noted on your schedule unless you have been pre-approved by financial aid transactions.
- New students must get a picture ID made. This ID badge is to be worn at all times while on campus and is also required for financial aid transactions.
NOTE: There is a 15 hour credit cap per semester. You may not register for more than 15 credit hours any semester without permission from the Dean. Justification for more than 15 hours must be sent to the Dean in writing prior to registration for approval.
Withdrawal Policies
- Students who register for classes, but cannot attend must formally withdraw from every class listed on their schedule. This formal withdrawal must occur prior to the beginning of classes for the semester in question. Students who fail to formally withdraw from all of their classes will be assessed tuition and fees.
Formal withdrawal from classes is accomplished by:
- The student must contact their faculty advisor or, if their faculty advisor is not available, a staff member in the Registrar’s Office.
- During this contact, the student must request that they be dropped from all of their classes prior to the beginning of classes for the semester in question.
- The faculty advisor, or Registrar’s assistant, will change the status of all of the student’s classes in Banner from “RE” or “KV” to “DD”.
- The student must obtain a copy of their course schedule showing “DD” status for all of their classes.
- To withdraw from a class or program after the semester begins, notify that instructor as soon as possible. A student who withdraws from a class prior to the midpoint of the term will be assigned a “W” (withdrawn) grade. If a class is dropped after the midpoint the instructor shall assign a grade of “WP” (withdrawn passing) or “WF” (withdrawn failing) whichever the case may be. Refer to Student Handbook/Catalog (pdf ) for details.
Military Withdrawal
Students who have been called to active duty in the United States Military and wish to withdraw from school will need to provide the following documentation to the Registrar’s Office:
- a request that includes the student’s full name, student ID#, and signature
- a copy of the orders
- a mailing address to which the refund is to be mailed
The documents should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office in the Hartline (Administration Building) or emailed to ctcregistrar@columbustech.edu.
Children on Campus
- We love children; we really do! BUT, children are not allowed on campus at any time. This includes classrooms, lab, hallways, break rooms, and student lounges.
Dress
- Dress appropriately for class and lab.
- Maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times.
- You will receive specific uniform requirements once you are accepted into your program of choice.
- In accordance with Campus Safety and Security policies, all students are required to wear their college picture identification cards.
- Hats and hoodies are not allowed to be worn inside any of the buildings on campus.
Parking
- Park only in areas designated for student parking, which are marked with signs.
- Parking in a faculty or visitor spot will result in a $10 fine and a hold on your academic records until paid.
Emergency Procedures
- Please note the multi-colored emergency plans posted on campus bulletin boards and classrooms. Follow faculty instructions in the event of an emergency.
Sexual Harassment and Personal Behavior
- Be considerate of other students, faculty, and staff at all times.
- Refrain from lewd and/or suggestive comments and behavior.
- If you perceive someone else’s behavior toward you as sexual harassment, lewd, suggestive, or otherwise unacceptable, ask that person to STOP immediately and report it to security personnel.
Difficulties of Health-Related Studies:
- Very time consuming!
- Plan your study time wisely! It will be difficult to coordinate job, family, and school.
- It will take a BIG commitment on your part to meet the demands of the program and the profession.
- You will be in contact with blood and body fluid on a regular basis. This might expose you to certain diseases.
- There will be lots of standing and walking.
- You will be interacting with many different ages and personality types.
- You may become frustrated and discouraged many times.
Graduation Screening:
- All students must make an appointment with the Registrar’s Office the semester prior to completing all courses in any program to verify graduation status.
Background Checks
- Honesty and integrity in ALL Health Care professions are very important. Human Resource Departments of your future employers may have policies concerning the hiring of health care personnel who have criminal backgrounds, felony convictions, or misdemeanors on their record. It is in your best interest to research and become aware of these policies in facilities where you might seek employment after graduation.
- It is possible for you to complete a program, pass state or national competency exams or boards, and still be unable to find employment in the healthcare field if you have such a record.
- Entrance into any Health Sciences or Nursing program is contingent on the completion of a Background Check and Drug Screening.