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Federal Aid    Scholarships & Awards    Tuition & Fees  Health Care Professional The criteria stated below are minimum criteria for consideration of an applicant, but in no way guarantee admission. Students who do not meet the minimum criteria by the stated deadlines will not be considered for admission. If applicants have attended or are currently enrolled in another college(s), admission to Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is provisional, pending receipt of a final transcript from each college attended, documenting compliance with all admissions criteria.

Admissions Criteria
Health Care Management
Registered Nurse
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certified Respiratory Therapists

Health Care Management
Health Care Career Track

Baptist College of Health Sciences encourages educational mobility for licensed, registered or certified health care providers desiring to attain a degree in Health Care Management. The applicant must meet standard admissions criteria (for Admission Materials)for consideration of admission. Once accepted to the College, these health care providers may be awarded validation credits of 27 hours based on previous health care experience.

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Registered Nurse RN-BSN
  Completion Program

The RN -BSN applicant must:

1. graduate from an accredited nursing program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
2. have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale for all college work (not just transfer hours accepted) from a regionally accredited college or university. RN-BSN applicants must be in good standing and eligible to return to any institution previously attended.
3. hold an active RN license or be eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse.
4. earn a minimum score of 60 on each of the mathematics and reading scales on the Health Occupation Basic Entrance Test (HOBET).
5. provide three completed Recommendation Forms.
6. meet all General Performance Standards.

Admissions Checklist:

•   Submit a BCHS admissions application with $ 25 fee.
•   Provide official college and professional school transcripts.
•   Provide evidence of current license or eligibility to apply for licensure as a registered nurse.
•   Submit three completed Recommendation Forms from teachers, employers or personal references. Family members may not complete recommendation forms.
•   Sign and submit the General Performance Standards form.
•   Schedule HOBET when contacted by the College Admissions Office. This admissions test is administered at BCHS by individual appointment.
•   Complete physical examination and submit the student health form provided by the College. This form requires a list of all previous immunizations.
•   Submit proof of health insurance coverage.
•   Complete a personal interview if requested by the College.
•   Submit a $ 100.00 non-refundable matriculation fee, upon acceptance to the College.


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Respiratory Care
RRT-BHS Completion Program

The RRT-BHS applicant must:

1. graduate from an advanced respiratory care program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
   
2. have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale for all college work (not just transfer hours accepted) from a regionally accredited college or university. RRT-BHS applicants must be in good standing and eligible to return to any institution previously attended.
3. hold an active RRT credential and be currently licensed to practice respiratory care.
4. earn a minimum score of 60 on each of the mathematics and reading scales on the Health Occupation Basic Entrance Test (HOBET).
5. provide three completed Recommendation Forms.
6. meet all General Performance Standards.

Admissions Checklist:

•   Submit a BCHS admissions application with $ 25 fee. Provide official college and professional school transcripts.
•   Provide evidence of an active license in the current state of practice as a respiratory therapist.
•   Submit three completed Recommendation Forms from teachers, employers or personal references. Family members may not complete recommendation forms.
•   Sign and submit the General Performance Standards form.
•   Schedule HOBET when contacted by the College Admissions Office. This admissions test is administered at BCHS by individual appointment.
•   Complete physical examination and submit the student health form provided by the College. This form requires a list of all previous immunizations.
•   Submit proof of health insurance coverage.
•   Complete a personal interview if requested by the College.
•   Submit a $ 100.00 non-refundable matriculation fee, upon acceptance to the College.
  
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Baptist College of Health Sciences encourages educational mobility for certified respiratory therapists desiring to attain a Bachelors of Health Sciences Degree. The applicant must meet standard admission criteria (for Admission Materials) for admission. Once accepted to the College, these health care providers may be awarded validation credits of 29 hours based on previous health care experience.

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