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Welcome to TCL
Health Information
TCL Division of
Health Science Programs
TCL Health Science Programs
•Radiologic Technology
•Nursing Program Options
•Practical Nursing
•Registered Nurse
•LPN-Advance Placement
•Surgical Technology
•Massage Therapy
•Physical Therapist
Assistant
•Medical Records Coder
(Through Midlands Tech)
•Pharmacy Technician
(Through Midlands Tech)
Radiology
Radiologic Technology
Associate Degree
John Eichinger, MSRS (R) (CT): Program Director
Glenn Levicki, BSRS RT(R) (MR) (CT) ARRT: Clinical Coordinator
•Accredited:
Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT)
•Fall entry only
•6 semesters (Associate Degree)
•Eligible for national registry
exam to obtain RT (R).
•Accept 16 students
Nursing
Nursing Program
Multi-entry/Multi-exit
Dean Marge Sapp, MSN, APRN, BC
•Accredited:
National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission (NLNAC)
•Fall and Spring Entry
•Accept 40 students fall & spring entry
Nursing Program
Multi entry/Multi exit Program
PN Option (Fall entry only)
Diploma
3 semesters
Fall, spring, &
graduate summer
42 credits
Eligible for NCLEX-PN
exam (LPN)
RN Option (fall & spring)
Associate Degree
5 semesters
68 credits
Eligible for NCLEX-RN
exam (RN)
LPN-AP
Enter 1st year, second
semester
Complete in 4 semesters
Eligible for NCLEX-RN
exam (RN)
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology
JoLane Buss, CST, ATC, MEd.
Program Director
Accredited:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)
Fall entry only
3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer)
Diploma
Eligible for national certification exam
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
Accept 12–15 students
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy
Denise Van Nostran, LMT, NCTMB
Program Director
Accredited: (SACS)
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools
Fall entry only
Certificate program
3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer)
Accept 14 students
Graduates eligible for national certification exam
to become licensed
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Physical Therapist Assistant
PTA
Dr Cindy Buchanan PhD., PT Program Director
Jennifer Culbreth BS, PTA Instructor
Physical Therapist Assistant
•Accredited:
• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE)
•Fall entry only
•5 semesters (Associate Degree)
•Eligible for National Physical Therapy Examination
(NPTE) for licensure
•Accept 16 students
Pharmacy Technician
Candice Geiger (geigerc@midlandstech.edu)
Program Director (Midlands Tech)
Distant Learning-
Cooperative Program
Midlands Technical College
(Columbia, SC)
Accept 5 students from
Beaufort area
Must apply to Midlands Tech
Deadline date for
application
June 1
Fall entry only
Accredited by:
American Society of Health-
System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Diploma
3 semesters (fall, spring, and
graduate summer)
Eligible for national
certification exam
Certified Pharmacy
Technician (CPT)
Medical Record Coder
Elizabeth Gibbs, RHIT (gibbse@midlandstech.edu)
Program Director (Midlands Tech)
•Deadline date for
application
•June 1
•Fall entry only
•Certificate
•3 semesters (fall, spring, and
graduate summer)
•Eligible for national
certification exam
•Certified Coding Associate
(CCA)
•Distant Learning –
Cooperative Program
•Midlands Technical College
•(Columbia, SC)
•Accept 5 students from
Beaufort area
•Must apply to Midlands Tech
Deadline Dates
for Applications to Health Science
Programs
Radiologic Technology
Fall 2014
April 1, 2014
Massage Therapy
Fall 2014
April 1, 2014
Physical Therapist Asst.
Fall 2014
April 1, 2014
Surgical Technology
Fall 2014
April 1, 2014
Nursing
Spring 2014 entry
September 3, 2013
Fall 2014 entry
April 1, 2014
Medical Record Coder &
Pharmacy Technician
Fall Entry
June 1
How Do I Begin?
1. Apply to the college
•Building 2 (Coleman Hall) in Beaufort
•New River Campus in Bluffton
•Hampton Campus (Mungin Center) in Hampton
•Online at www.tcl.edu.
•Acceptance to TCL does
NOT
guarantee acceptance into a
health science program
2. Have
ALL
official transcripts sent to college’s Beaufort
Admissions Office
•High school or GED certificate
•All college
3. Apply for Financial Aid
I’ve never been to College!
Placement test – COMPASS
1. Make appointment to take
•Testing Center (Building 1, Room 201) Beaufort
•Call (843) 525-8344
•New River Campus in Bluffton
•Call (843) 470-6002
•Hampton Campus in Hampton
•Call (803) 943-4262
2. Tests
•English
•Math
•Reading
3. Takes at least 2 hours to complete
4. Get results immediately
•Establishes readiness for college courses
I’ve been to college!
Do I need to take the COMPASS?
A grade of a “C” or better in
•College English and college math (algebra)
OR
•History/Psychology and college math (algebra)
MAY NOT need to take COMPASS!
Is there a time limit on College
courses?
Math and Science have
5 year time limit
What is next?
Advising appointment
Call (843) 525-8267
Bring Compass results (if applicable)
Determine curriculum readiness
May need to take college courses to evaluate academic success
Bring College transcripts (if applicable)
Evaluate courses for transfer
Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater for ADN, PTA,
+ RT; need grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or greater for MT
+ ST
Take required Entrance Test (TEAS) after the advising
appointment
Schedule this after the advising appointment
What is the TEAS?
Entrance Test
Tests English, math, reading, and science skills
No calculators
Computerized
Results are good for 3 years at TCL
Cost is $40
Pay for test in Building 2, Cashier
Takes about 3½ hours to complete
Computerized
Able to print results on completion
TEAS
Reading 50 minutes
Math 56 minutes
Science 50 minutes
English 50 minutes
Is there a study guide?
Yes
May be purchased at the TCL Bookstore
Cost is $63.35
Where do I go to take the
TEAS Test?
Testing Center-Beaufort Campus
Located in Building 1; Room 210
Call 843-525-8344 to find out the hours available for
testing
Must have and present:
Receipt of payment
Picture ID
Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)
Do I get a copy of my results?
Yes
You may print a copy of your
results from ATITESTING.com
What is passing?
Composite Average
ADN, PTA, Rad Tech
73% Version IV
63% Version V
Surgical Technology
67% Version IV
57% Version V
How often can I take it?
May retake the test one time in a
12 month period
I passed the TEAS Test!
What do I do now?
Complete program specific health
science application checklist
and
return to Division of Health Sciences
for an application.
Application Checklist
Complete health science program checklist
Sign application checklist
Turn signed application checklist and
weighted admissions sheet into the Division of
Health Sciences for program specific
application process.
Bring a copy of your TEAS results
(if applicable)
Meet the published application deadline
dates.
Let’s Wrap It Up!
Tie Up the Loose Ends
1. Apply to TCL
2. Request
ALL
official transcripts be sent to TCL
Admissions office
3. Meet with Health Science advisor
4. Take entrance exam (TEAS Test); if applicable
5. Apply by published deadlines
