Selective Admission to Health Professions Programs
Students who wish to declare a major in some health professions programs must meet specialized criteria. Admission to some health programs is selective due to availability and limitations of practicum sites and limitations in the number of students who can be accommodated in clinical groups. The selective admissions procedures also apply to readmission students, advanced placement students, and transfer students. Admission to Richland Community College does not guarantee admission to selective admissions programs. The following programs require selective admission:
Evaluation of Specialized Courses
Students who would like to request evaluation of specialized coursework from another college must obtain a Request for Evaluation of Specialty Credit Form from the Health Professions Office, submit a weekly outline for the completed course, and pay a fee for each course evaluated. Nursing course credit may be earned by students who wish to transfer core nursing courses from approved programs in the United States. Advanced placement into the ADN Program is possible based upon successful results of the HESI tests for the appropriate course and available space. All admission and graduation requirements must be met, and in order to graduate from Richland’s ADN program, transfer students must complete a minimum of two semesters of core nursing courses at Richland. Interested students must complete a Richland Information Form and an Associate Degree Nursing Program Application for Transfer available at www.richland.edu/health.
Evaluation of Clinical Courses
Students who wish to transfer credit for clinical courses may be required to have their skills evaluated. Additional lab fees are required depending on the extent of the evaluation needed. See the appropriate Health Professions program director for the evaluation of the lab time and fees required.