Health Science/Nursing
General Program Information
Health Sciences programs are designed to provide graduates with immediate employment in the health care industry or prepare graduates to transfer to articulating colleges.
Requirements for Health Sciences programs are subject to change without notice in order to comply with institutional, state, and/or national accreditation criteria.
Core Performance Standards to Ensure Attainment of Competencies in Health Sciences Programs:
With reasonable accommodations, the student should be able to demonstrate the following abilities:
- Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical/laboratory judgment (e.g., identifies cause-effect relationships in clinical/laboratory situations, etc.)
- Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds (e.g., establishes rapport with clients/families and colleagues.)
- Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.
- Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces (e.g., moves around in client's rooms, work spaces, and treatment areas, administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures; positions themselves in the clinical/laboratory environment so as to render vital care to clients without obstructing the positioning of necessary equipment or other health care workers, etc.)
- Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective client care (e.g., calibrates and uses equipment; positions clients, etc.)
- Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs (e.g., hears monitor alarm, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds and a range of sounds necessary to assess client status, cries for help.)
- Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in client care (e.g., observes client physical condition, etc.)
- Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment (e.g., performs palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic interventions, i.e., insertion of a catheter.)
- Possess sufficient stamina to participate in activities requiring large muscle skills including being able to move quickly (e.g., lift clients, equipment, and supplies up to 50 pounds.)
- Demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in the interaction with clients, families, colleagues, and college personnel.
Note: Examples are not all inclusive.
Student Reimbursement for Clinical/Laboratory Experience
Students are not reimbursed for clinical/laboratory experience while completing the clinical/laboratory component of a program.
Admission Requirements for Health Sciences Programs
Enrollment in Programs is Limited
- Must meet the general requirements of the College for admission (see College admissions requirements) and specific criteria outlined for each program.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher or possess a GED. All official transcripts must be submitted to document program admission requirements have been met.
- Must successfully complete all high school or college prep and program curriculum courses with a "C" or higher. Students may retake courses completed with less than a "C" one time only.
- Must have completed general education math and science courses within the past ten (10) years with a grade of "C" or better to receive transfer credit. The two-course sequence of Anatomy and Physiology must be taken at the same institution.
- Must have completed general education computer courses within the past five (5) years with a grade of "C" or better to receive transfer credit.
- Must submit completed physical examination forms provided by the Health Sciences Division prior to admission to clinical/laboratory courses. Physical examinations should demonstrate that applicant is free of any physical or emotional health problems to include communicable diseases that would interfere with the ability to safely perform all duties. Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly encouraged due to the potential exposure in the clinical/laboratory setting. Students who choose not to be vaccinated will be required to sign a waiver. Decisions should be made in consultation with a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant.
- Must have annual CPR certification (Health Care Provider) prior to admission to clinical/laboratory courses.
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Must submit information and fees for background checks through verified credentials:
- Social Security Report (address locator)
- County Criminal Record History
- Sexual/Violent Offender Registry
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FACIS® Level 1 includes, but not limited to:
- (OIG) Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals
- (GSA) General Services Admin. Excluded Parties Listing
- (ORA) Office of Regulatory Affairs Debarment Search
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)
Note: Pending criminal charges or conviction of any of the following crimes will make the student ineligible for enrollment/participation in clinical/laboratory courses:
- Crimes of violence against a person including but not limited to the following: murder, manslaughter, use of deadly force, assault and battery, sex crimes, abuse of children or the elderly, abduction, robbery
- Crimes occurring within 5 years of the application date involving the distribution of drugs
- Crimes within 5 years of application involving illegal use or possession of weapons including but not limited to guns, knives, explosives, or other dangerous objects
- Crimes occurring within 5 years of the application date involving dishonesty or moral turpitude including but not limited to fraud, deception, embezzlement, or financial exploitation (but not including, shoplifting, petit larceny, bad checks)
- Any other crime or pattern of criminal behavior which, in the facility’s opinion, warrants exclusion or dismissal from clinical rotation.
- Must purchase and maintain professional liability insurance with the College (approximately $5 annually).
- Must purchase the school-approved uniform required by program.
- Must furnish blood pressure equipment, scissors, etc., as required for specific programs/courses.
- Must provide or arrange own transportation to and from clinical sites.
Graduation Requirements for Health Sciences Programs
- Must earn a minimum program GPA of 2.0 to complete a degree, diploma, or certificate.
NOTE: For all Health Sciences programs, the program GPA includes all required course work attempted at Central Carolina or transferred from other accredited institutions.