ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

1. 17 years of age or older.

2. Demonstration of an interest in the training provided.

3. Proof of High School Diploma or GED. If not from the US, it must specify that it is the equivalent of a US High School Diploma

4. Compliance with the “Drug Free” college requirements.

5. Employment in health occupations necessitates the ability to pass the Florida Board of Nursing requirements and Clinical requirements for Criminal Background Checks. Potential students with such problems will be helped with exemption procedures if applicable, and if not applicable, will be strongly advised not to register for health care programs due to Florida Statute 456.0635 described below.

If clinical sites require additional health screenings including but not limited to Tuberculosis Testing, Influenza Vaccine, and/or physical exam, ANHO will provide such screenings.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICAL NURSING INCLUDING IV CERTIFICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING, ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PRACTICAL NURSING and ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING

1. 17 years of age or older

2. Proof of High School Diploma or G.E.D. If not from the US, it must specify that it is the equivalent of a US High School Diploma

3. Competency Test for the ADN Program: A minimum of 10 Reading and Math must be met. Applicants who possess a college degree at the associate of applied science level or higher or those who hold a current Florida Practical Nursing License are exempt from meeting the Admissions’ reading and math requirement, however they must take a nursing competency exam. Priority will be given to those applicants with the highest scores.

4. Competency Test for the PN program: Those applicants with the highest scores on reading and math competency testing will be given priority. ANHO Health Occupations students are exempt from reading and math competency testing within one year of ANHO graduation.

5. A negative urine drug screening must be obtained prior to enrollment into the program.

6. The following must be completed prior to attending clinical: Proof of Good Physical /Mental Health (must be provided by a Doctor, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician’s Assistant) within 6 months of going to clinical. In order to comply with clinical facility requirements, students may be required to obtain additional health screenings which could include, but not be limited to, Tuberculosis testing, immunity to Measles/Mumps/Rubella/Varicella, Flu shots, Hepatitis, Meningitis, and Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) which must have been within the past 10 years. These additional screenings will be provided by ANHO as required by clinical sites.

7. Employer/ Professional letter of reference, specifically recommending the applicant for a career stating what the applicant has contributed to the community, and why they are recommending the applicant.

8. Compliance with “Drug Free” college requirements.

9. Employment in health occupations necessitates the ability to pass the Florida Department of Health requirements and Clinical requirements for Criminal Background Checks. Potential students with such problems will be helped with exemption procedures if applicable, and if not applicable, will be strongly advised not to register for health care programs due to Florida Statute 456.0635