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Allied Health Pre-Admissions Conferences

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Applicants must attend a pre-admission conference with the program faculty. During the conference, you will receive the program application and additional information regarding the HIT program. If you have only attended a KCTCS college, photocopies of your transcripts are able to be accessed electronically. If you have attended an outside college/university please have copies of all your transcripts available for the meeting.

All pre-admission conference meetings will be held virtually and scheduled one-on-one with each student. Contact Felicia Miles-Collier for the meeting link.

 

Medical Assisting

All meetings will be held on the Downtown Campus in the Health Science Hall building (HSH), Room 378.

Pre-Admission conferences that are online. Email Michelle Butler for an invite to the meeting.

Pre-Admission Conference Dates for Fall 2024 Admission
Date Location Time
Wednesday, September 6 In Person 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 13 Online via Teams 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 11  In Person 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 25  Online via Teams 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8  In Person 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 29    Online via Teams 12:00 p.m.

Dates for pre-admission conference are subject to change.

If you are interested in the Medical Assisting program, please email program coordinator Michelle Butler.
All pre-admission packets must be submitted by  Friday, May 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm for consideration for the class starting Fall 2023. The Selective Committee Meeting is scheduled:  May 12, 2023.
If you are interested in beginning the program and have missed these deadlines, please contact program coordinator Michelle Butler. If all seats are not filled at that time, you may still be allowed to apply and enter.

If you are interested in the Medical Assisting program, please email program coordinator Michelle Butler.

All pre-admission packets must be submitted by Friday, May 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm for consideration for the class starting Fall 2023. The Selective Committee Meeting is scheduled: May 12, 2023.

If you are interested in beginning the program and have missed these deadlines, please contact program coordinator Michelle Butler. If all seats are not filled at that time, you may still be allowed to apply and enter.

 

Medical Laboratory Technician

You must attend a pre-admission conference in order to apply to the program. Please contact the program coordinator if there is a conflict.

These will be held on the Downtown Campus in the Health Science Hall, Room 360.

MLT Conferences
Date Time
August 31, 2023 1:00 PM
September 21, 2023 1:00 PM
October 19, 2023 1:00 PM
November 16, 2023 1:00 PM
January 17, 2024 1:00 PM
February 14, 2024 1:00 PM
March 21, 2024 1:00 PM

Prerequisite courses:

  • BIO 135
  • MAT 110 or higher
  • CHE 130

Check with your program coordinator Connie Savells for more information. If you were unable to attend a preadmission conference and are interested in applying to the program please contact the program coordinator for an application packet.

 

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sessions will meet from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM either online using Microsoft Teams or on the Downtown Campus, in Chestnut Hall, Room 229. Request to online conference dates by emailing program coordinator Pam Smithy.

 
Date Time Location
June 21, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Online. Email pam.smithy@kctcs.edu for an invite to the meeting.
August 16, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Online. Email pam.smithy@kctcs.edu for an invite to the meeting.
September 20, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Online. Email pam.smithy@kctcs.edu for an invite to the meeting.

 

Paramedic Technology

For general information and to apply to the Paramedic Technology program, you should attend one of the pre-admission conferences. At these sessions, you will obtain information concerning prerequisite courses and other program requirements. Prospective students who expect to complete EMT certification training before the spring semester of 2019 are encouraged to attend.

The Jefferson Community and Technical College Paramedic program is located at the Downtown Campus, Chestnut Hall, 110 West Chestnut Street, Room B26.

Check with program coordinator Chad Scott for more information.

 

Physical Therapist Assistant

The PTA Program utilizes a selective admission process for enrollment, which means there are specific qualifications and requirements that must be met before a student may enroll in physical therapy courses. Students interested in applying for the PTA Program must first attend a preadmission information session. Conferences will be held online in a Microsoft Teams Meeting and in person on the downtown campus to discuss all steps involved in the application process and allow students access to the online application form.  Please register to attend the conference date and format of your choice using the PTA Pre-Admission Conference form.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program application materials are only available to students who attend a preadmission conference. No access to applications will be granted after the last conference is held in March. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 1 to be considered for Fall enrollment.

 
Date Time Location
Friday, September 22, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Chestnut Hall #326
Friday, November 17, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online
Friday, February 2, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online
Friday, March 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Chestnut Hall #326

 

Respiratory Care

All conferences will be held in-person in the Health Science Hall, Room 372A. No appointment needed conferences are open attendance.

2023-2024 Respiratory Care Pre-Admission Conference Dates
Date Time
October 20 12:00 pm
November 15 2:00 pm
January 31 1:00 pm
February 26 10:00 am
March 20 1:00 pm
Check with program coordinator Mary Beth Keffer for more information.

 

Surgical Technology

All meetings will be held on the Downtown campus in the Health Science Hall building (HSH), Room 269 at 9:00 am.

Dates for pre-admission Conferences can change based on scheduling conflicts, weather, and/or institutional closings. Please check the website often for updates. It is highly recommended you confirm the meeting date you plan to attend with the program director via email. Pre-admission conferences are available for anyone interested in the program; there are no requirements to attend a conference. It is also recommended any student interested in the program bring an unofficial copy of their current transcripts for reference.

 
Date Time
February 11 9:00 am 
March 4 9:00 am 
April 1 9:00 am
November 18 9:00 am

You only need to attend one pre-admission conference and please be on time. It is necessary to attend a pre-admission conference in order to receive an application to the program. Only students who are ready to apply to the Surgical Technology program should attend one of the mandatory conferences.

Check with program coordinator Loretta Young for more information.