Musculoskeletal Sonography Certificate Admissions Requirements Applicants must hold an approved credential or have graduated from an accredited sonography program or have a professional licensure to apply to this program. Spring 2017 Entry
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HEALTH PROGRAMS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Below are the general admissions requirements for all health programs followed by program specific requirements. Please keep in mind that admission to all health programs is a two-step process. Step 1: Complete your SPCC Admissions File 1. Complete the SPCC Application for Admission You may apply to only one health program. 2. Submit official high school, high school equivalent or adult high school transcript 3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges listed on your application A Request for Transcript Evaluation Form must be completed and sent to the Registrar for evaluation of prior course credit. All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by an SPCC recognized evaluation company at the student s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Credit information in the College catalog. 4. Prepare for and take the College Placement Test (CPT) You have one opportunity to take the CPT (Reading, Math, and Computer). The initial test is free. Students are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review CPT study material and use our test preparatory services. All placement test scores are good for five (5) years. All students are required to take the CPT unless exempt by a waiver. CPT Waivers can be found on the SPCC website. Step 2: Musculoskeletal Sonography Program Admission Requirements 1. Have valid required College Placement Test scores or appropriate developmental coursework completed within five (5) years of application packet deadline or college placement test waiver. 2. Proof of current certification in at least one Sonography specialty from the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) o RT (S) or RT (V) The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) o RDMS o RVT OR Proof of graduation from an accredited program in Sonography, Vascular or a sonography credential. You must provide letter of reference on letterhead from your employer, program director, or from a credentialed sonographer for these options. 3
OR Proof of current licensure as one of the following: Doctor of Medicine (MD) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) Nurse Practitioner (NP) Physician Assistant (PA) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Physical Therapist (PT) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) outside of North America You must complete scanning module, including lab, attached to MSK 110 by the end of week one (Require for accepted doctor students, optional all others). 3. Current Healthcare Provider or Basic Life Support (BLS) or First Aid AED CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. NOTE: Online CPR courses are not accepted. 4. Approved clinical site (recruited by student) - Applicants to this program are responsible for recruiting his/her own clinical site affiliate by the program application deadline. A letter from the clinical site on letterhead stating the following is to be included in the application packet: Clinical site contact name, address, phone, email Facility name Student name Upon acceptance into the program, the Program Director and/or Clinical Coordinator will assist the student in orientation for the clinical site as well as initiating the Clinical Agreement between SPCC and the site. Any concerns regarding clinical site recruitment should be addressed to Amy Dela Cruz at adelacruz@spcc.edu. Application criteria are reviewed periodically and are subject to change. Disability Services SPCC provides an ongoing program of services that encourage students with disabilities to integrate themselves into all aspects of college life. The Disability Services provider is available to assist with registration, counseling, academic advisement and arrangements for appropriate accommodation. Reasonable accommodations are established on an individual basis. Students must provide documentation of a disability from a physician or other licensed professional in order to establish eligibility for services. 4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: MUSCULOSKELETAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Application Period for Certificate Option Ends November 18, 2016 for Spring 2017 Entry Where do I go for guidance related to admission to the Musculoskeletal Program: Contact Program Director, Amy Dela Cruz at adelacruz@spcc.edu. How do I apply for admission to the Musculoskeletal program? Complete Step 1 and 2 listed on pages 3 and 4. Collect required documents listed below. Put the Musculoskeletal application pages and all proof documents into a manila envelope. Print your full name, SPCC ID, and program clearly in the upper right corner and submit packet to the Admissions Office by close of business on November 18, 2016. Your packet should only include: Musculoskeletal Sonography Application pages 8 and 9. Proof of completion of an accredited program in General Sonography, Vascular or Radiography or a Sonography credential OR at least one approved credential OR professional licensure listed on page 4. A printout or copy to prove the above credential or licensure. Copy of current CPR card or certification document. The CPR class must be offered by a healthcare provider. Make sure card is signed and copy both sides of CPR card. Letter of reference on letterhead from your employer, or program director, or from a credentialed sonographer (Non-MD, DO, DPM, DC, NP, PA, DPT, PT Only). Letter on letterhead from clinical site affiliate. When are students admitted into the Musculoskeletal Sonography program? Students are admitted spring semester each year. All health programs have limited seats, competitive admissions. If all seats are not filled, the application period may be extended. Any extension will be posted on www.spcc.edu. What do I need to do to be considered for entry into the Musculoskeletal Sonography program? To be considered for admission into the Musculoskeletal Sonography program, you must complete the requirements listed on pages 3 and 4 and submit a complete admission packet by the deadline. What are the required CPT scores for the Musculoskeletal Sonography program? If you do not qualify for a College Placement Test (CPT) waiver, you must meet the scores listed below on the CPT to qualify for the Musculoskeletal Sonography program. Combined Reading and Sentence Skills score 151 or higher Computer Skills: 80 Arithmetic: 55 (MAT 060) Algebra: 75 (MAT 070 and MAT 080) OR Mastery in DMA 010 through DMA 080 5
If you do not meet these required CPT scores, you must enroll in and complete the appropriate developmental course(s). A waiver may be used in place of some or all of these requirements. Is there a waiting list? There is no waiting list to enter into any SPCC health program. Students are chosen for the Musculoskeletal Sonography program based on first come-first filled basis as determined by the date the packet is received by SPCC. Note: Proof of appropriate credentials OR proof of completion from an accredited Sonography, Vascular or a Radiography program and a Sonography credential OR proof of professional licensure (see page 4) is required for admission. If you are not accepted into the program for the upcoming spring semester, your packet will be shredded. Please make a copy of your packet documentation prior to submission. Enrollment Services is not able to copy your packet for you. How will I know if I m accepted into the Musculoskeletal Sonography program? Within two weeks of the program application deadline, you will receive notification of your provisional acceptance by mail. ONCE YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER, you must do the following: Complete any steps listed in your provisional acceptance letter by the deadlines given. Submit the Student Medical Form for North Carolina Community College System Institutions. NOTE: Any medical exam or immunization cost is the responsibility of the student. Specific instructions and deadline for completing the form will be emailed within one week of SPCC receiving your confirmation acceptance of your program seat. Applicants accepted for admission into the Musculoskeletal Sonography program may be required to complete a criminal background check and a drug screen after notification of acceptance and prior to participation in the onsite clinical portion of the program. Based on the results of the criminal background check and the drug screen, hospitals or clinical facilities where you will participate in onsite training may deny you access to their facility, resulting in your inability to complete the clinical portion of the Musculoskeletal Sonography program. If you are unable to complete the clinical portion of your training, you will be unable to progress in the program. Enrollment Services Contact Information 704-272-5391 - Admissions@spcc.edu Packets may be mailed to: SPCC Admissions Office, PO Box 126, Polkton, NC 28135 Do not mail packets within three (3) weeks of the application deadline. Personally deliver packets directly to SPCC Admissions Office. 6
CURRICULUM MAP 2016-2017 Musculoskeletal Sonography (Certificate) C45850 16 Credit Hours Course Spring Semester Lab/ Number Course Name Lec Clinic Credit MSK 110 Musculoskeletal Sonography I 2 2/3 4 MSK 111 Musculoskeletal Sonography II 1 2/3 3 MSK 112 Musculoskeletal Sonography III 2 2/0 3 MSK 189 Musculoskeletal Topics 2 0/0 2 SON 111 Sonographic Physics 3 3/0 4 Total 16 The Musculoskeletal Certificate program is offered in spring semester each academic year. 7
SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Musculoskeletal Sonography Certificate Program - Estimated Costs This is an ESTIMATE of costs effective 8/1/16. Fees are variable and subject to change. General Tuition and Fees In State $76.00/credit hour Out-of-State $268.00/credit hour Technology Fee $2.00/credit hour Student Assessment Fee $16.00/semester Student Insurance $1.55/semester Student Activity Fee 1-6 credit hrs = $17.50; 7-16 credit hrs = $35.00 1-3 credit hrs=$6; 4-6 credit hrs=$12; 7-9 credit hrs=$18; 10+ Academic support Fee (Tutoring) credit hrs=$20. Campus Parking Fee No charge if only taking on-line courses $15.00/semester In-State Out-of-State Semester 1 Tuition $1,335.55 $4,407.55 Textbooks $150.00 $150.00 Additional Health Course Fee $75.00 $75.00 Lab fees $60.00 $60.00 Liability Insurance $13.00 $13.00 General fees $119.55 $119.55 Estimated Total Cost* $1,753.10 $4,825.10 In-State Out-of-State 8
SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE MUSCULOSKELETAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM APPLICATION PACKET Application Period Ends November 18, 2016, for Spring 2017 Entry NAME: _SPCC STUDENT ID: Address will be used for mailing of acceptance/regrets letters. STREET ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: EMAIL: PHONE NUMBER: STEP 1: SPCC Admissions File My SPCC admissions file is complete All transcript evaluations, transfer credit appeals, and/or grade forgiveness evaluations have been completed prior to submitting my application packet. STEP 2: Musculoskeletal Program Requirement Proof of current certification in one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (Sonography) The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Cardiovascular Credential International (CCI) My certification was completed through on. OR Proof of graduation from an accredited program in Sonography, Vascular, or Cardiac. I graduated in (program) from (school) on. OR Proof of professional licensure (MD, DO, DPM, DC, NP, PA, DPT, PT, BSSM). My certification was completed through on. 9
Letter of reference on letterhead from your employer, or program director, or from a credentialed sonographer (Non-professional licensure applicants only). Letter on letterhead from clinical site affiliate. Copy of current Healthcare Provider, BLS, First Aid AED CPR certification (both sides/signed). NOTE: E-cards do not require a signature. I certify that all information submitted is both complete and accurate. I also give permission to SPCC to verify any information relating to this packet. Print Name: Signature: Date of Submission: Place required documentation in a manila envelope with your name, SPCC ID, and program printed in the upper right corner of the envelope by November 18, 2016, to the Admissions Office in Student Services. 10
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