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Physical Therapist Assistant Application

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FAQ

The first priority period for the 2019 Fall Physical Therapist Assistant program opens March 15, 2019, and closes March 30, 2019.

Only submissions sent via the Online Health Science and Nursing Application will be processed.  Physical Applications mailed via certified mail will not be processed.

Attn: Student Services Room 202
6699 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 22150

You can access the Health Sciences and Nursiapplicationton HERE

Prerequisite Course Requirements

  • BIO 141 and BIO 142- Anatomy and Physiology 1&2 OR NAS 150-Human Biology with a grade of B or better
  • HLT 141 or HIM 111- Medical Terminology with a B or better
  • ENG 111 College Composition or higher with a B or Better

Observation Hours

In addition, you must complete a minimum of FOUR clinical observation hours with a PT or PTA.

Clinical Observation hours must be mailed via certified mail in advance of the deadline for the period you are applying to.

DO NOT OPEN AND SCAN OBSERVATION HOUR FORMS. They must be mailed in via certified mail.  Only Hours received by the priority period deadline will be counted. 

Testing Requirements

The program requires that you satisfy two different Testing requirements.

  1. Take and pass the VPT Math Placement test at the MT 154 level or higher OR complete developmental math to qualify you for MT 154 or higher OR transfer MT 154 or higher to the college.
  2. Take and pass the ATI TEAS exam with a minimum score of 50% in the English, Reading and Human Anatomy and Physiology subsection of the Science portion.
    1. It is important that a student submit their full results packet with their PTA application. Directions on how to download results can be found HERE. Failure to do so will result in a delay in the processing of an application.

Lastly, only students that have attended one of the mandatory in-person workshops within the last year will be considered for admission.

Attachments

The only attachment that should be included with your PTA Application is a PDF version of your ATI TEAS Results.  Please do not attach additional items unless specifically instructed to do so.

Competitive criteria can be found HERE

MEC Student Success

What’s “Mindset” got to do with it?

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What’s “Mindset” Got to do with it?

Vicky Krug is an Associate Professor of College Literacy, Psychology, Critical Thinking and Freshman Experience at Westmoreland County Community College and the Community College of Allegheny County. Her most recent graduate degree is from the Johns Hopkins University, School of Education in Mind, Brain and Teaching. She is currently pursuing another Masters from Hopkins; this one in Liberal Arts. She has studied at Seton Hill University, The University of Pittsburgh, California University and Boston University in Education; Social Work, Psychology and Neuroeducation. She enjoys bicycling, kayaking, traveling, reading, learning and being with people. With advances in technology, neurological research findings, and ever-increasing diversity of our population, life seems ever more complex. Teaching, learning, leadership and living life can be improved and enhanced if we have the appropriate “Mindset”.

Topic: What’s “Mindset” Got to do with it?

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MEC Health Science

Dental Hygiene Program Looking for Patients

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FREE DENTAL CLEANING AND COMPENSATION

  • Haven’t had a cleaning in over 4 years?
  • Don’t floss and have VISIBLE calculus (tartar build up)?
  • Do not have decayed teeth? (small cavities ok)
  • Are between the ages of 21-35?
  • No missing teeth, no dental implants or crowns! (Missing wisdom teeth ok)
  • Do not have advanced periodontal disease (slight is ok)

If YES TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR:

  • A free deep cleaning/ comprehensive evaluation (over $1200 value), free electric toothbrush ($100 value) and additional compensation upon approval/qualification.

 

NOVA College’s graduating Dental Hygiene students need Board licensing exam patients. Starting March 2019 every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11:30 and 1-3:30 for screenings and X-rays and Friday, April 12th for the actual licensing exam) except during NOVA’s spring break 3/11-3/15

 

  • Potential candidates MUST BE RELIABLE and live in the Northern Virginia area; students, staff, family, and friends all welcome!

 

TO BE SCREENED PLEASE EMAIL:

Narges at novascleanteeth@gmail.com.

(After email, phone number of dental hygiene student will be given for an appointment time)

 

Address:

NOVA MEC Campus 6699 Springfield Center Dr.  Springfield, VA 22150

 

MEC Student Success

MEC ACADEMIC SUCCESS TUTORING CENTER SCHEDULE SPRING 2019

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MEC Tutoring Center

 

  • All face-to-tutoring sessions will be held at the Tutoring Center in room 106 unless otherwise indicated.
  • All online tutoring sessions will be held via the link from the appointment slot. If you choose an online session, from your computer/device, click on the link approximately 5-10 minutes before the start of your session. Then, open the appointment and click on the “Meet Me” link to start the session with your Tutor. Note: Online drop-in hours end at posted end time! If you log-in one minute before the end of the session time, you will have one minute with the Tutor accordingly.
  • You can schedule an appointment no more than 14 days in advance.

QUESTIONS?  Please contact Kathleen Odigé, Academic Success Center Coordinator at kodige@nvcc.edu

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TUTOR SUBJECTS TUTORED MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Arturo PTH Courses – – – – ·         10A-12P, (Walk-In)

·         12-2P (By Appointment)
Bill EMS-Basic ·         2-5P  (Walk-in)

 

 1-5P (By Appointment) – – – –
Dasha 1st-year DNH courses, DNA courses ·         4-7P (Walk-in) ·         7-8A  (By Appointment)

·         4-7P (By Appointment)

 ·         4-6P (By Appointment)
Dereje BIO 141-142, CHM 111-112, Statistics, 1st year RAD courses ·         6-9P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment) ·         4-5P (By Appointment) ·         6-9P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment) ·         3-5P (Group, By Appointment)
Jana Coding courses ·         4-6P  (Walk-in)

·         6-7P (By Appointment)
Lwam 1st year RTH courses ·         9A-12P (Walk-in)

·         12-1P (By Appointment)

 ·         9A-1P (By Appointment)
Marley OCT courses ·         5-8P ( Online on a computer~  Drop-in) ·         5-6P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment) ·         5-8P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment) ·         5-8P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment)
Maryam MDL courses, MTT-Pre-Calculus, BIO 141-142 ·         1-3P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment)
Nancy Effective Communication in Healthcare, Study Skills, General TEAS guidance, Writing ·         10A-2P(Walk-in) ·         10A-2P(Walk-in) ·         10A-2P(Walk-in) ·         10A-2P(Walk-in)
Narges 1st-year DNH courses, DNA courses ·         4-8P (By Appointment) ·         4-7P (Walk-in) ·         7-8P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment) ·         3-6P (Group in HE 329) (Walk-in)
Nelly MDL courses ·         7-9P  ( Online on a computer~  By appointment)
Sharmeen ACC 211, ECO 202, HIM 111, HIM141-142, HIM 200, HIM220, MTT, MTH 154, Writing ·         1-4P (Walk-in) ·         10A-4P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment) ·         10A-9P 10A-9P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment) ·         10A-9P 10A-9P ( Online on a computer~  By appointment)

 

Academic Divisions, FAQ, MEC Admissions

Am I a competitive applicant?

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FAQ

One of the most common questions that come into the office is, “Am I a competitive applicant?” The answer is almost always it varies. Some programs might accept all eligible applicants one year, and the next only have room for 10% of the qualified applicant pool.

That question is also tied to its sister, “Why was I not accepted.” Due to the limited availability of clinical rotations, our programs can only accept but so many students.  This will mean that many well-qualified applicants will apply, but not all will be admitted.  Students meeting that just meets the minimum requirements are the most at risk of not being accepted.

 

So how do you get in?

Some programs outline the criteria that are used to rank and select their students. Where available we have included the criteria used by a program. In general science courses and/or prerequisite courses and ATI TEAS scores are used to rank students. That, however, is not the case for all programs. Where available we have indicated a programs competitive criteria and source of information for your review.

As stated in the NOVA catalog, Health Sciences students are accepted on either a competitive or a first-come/first served basis with priority given to: (1) legal residents domiciled in the cities and counties supporting the College, (2) other Virginia legal residents, (3) out-of-state applicants, and (4) international students requiring form I-20. Category 1 may include areas in which clinical affiliates have contractual agreements with NOVA or students from other VCCS service areas whose community college does not offer the specific program.

Letters of recommendation resumes and personal statements are not used in the admissions decision for any program.

Program Competitive Criteria Number Accepted source
Dental Hygiene
  • Grades received in science courses
  • completion of general education courses
  • TEAS Results
  • Dental Work Experience
 Approximately 32 2018 Information Session
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • The final grade in BIO 141, BIO 142, MTH 154 and PHY 101
  • Highest Scores of all attempts on the English, Reading, and Math sections of the TEAS
  • Additional points for current RT(r), RVT RDMS or RDCS licensure
  • 14 General
  • 6 Echocardiography
  • 6 Vascular
 2019 Application Requirements
Medical Lab Technology
  • TEAS score
  • Work Experience Certification
    • AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
    • ASCP BOC certified Phlebotomist
    • NAACLS Approved Clinical Assistant
    • Prerequisite course grades
    • Completion of corequisites
    • MDL 100 Grade
 Varies MLT Program Student Handbook
Nursing Unavailable Varies Unavailable
Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Grades in BIO 141 and BIO 142
  • The number of observation hours and/or work hours with an OT or OTA based on signed and dated form(s). Points are awarded after completing 25 hours or more.
  • Earned a Health Science Career Studies Certificate
  • Video Statement
 Varies Information Session
Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Priority Period
  • Grades in anatomy and physiology
  • Grades in medical terminology
  • The Number of observation hours
  • Variety of Clinical settings for observation hours
 Varies Information Session
Radiography
  • The final grade in BIO 141, BIO 142 and RAD 105
  • Highest Scores of all attempts on the English, Reading, and Math sections of the TEAS
  • Completion of  humanities, social science and HLT 141( or HIM 111 or MEdical Terminology ABLE exam)
 40 2019 Application Requirements
Respiratory Therapy
  • Grades in BIO 141, BIO 142
  • GPA
  • Completion of a college level math course
  • Completion of co-requisite courses
 25 Information Session

FAQ, MEC Nursing

2019 Nursing Required Attachments

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Updated 03/13/2019

For the 2019 Fall Nursing program application, the following must be included in your online submission. You should only submit the following items unless otherwise directed to do so by the application team via email.

If you have already submitted a high school transcript you are not required to do so again. However, ATI TEAS must always be attached to your application submission.

 

Background Check

DO NOT attach any information about the background check.  The nursing department is given this information directly by Castlebranch.  

 

 

Visit our FAQ on the application and ATI TEAS for more information

Volunteer Opportunities

GIVE US YOUR BLOOD

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It’s Spring Blood Drive Time!!

NOVA MEC/INOVA BLOOD DRIVE

 Thursday, March 7, 2019

11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 Sign UP NOW!!!

Double Red Cell Donations available!

We Need 14 Slots Filled

Stop by the registration table on the 1st floor

OR

Make your lifesaving appointment Online!

Visit https://www.inovabloodsaves.org/index.cfm?group=op

and use sponsor code 6522,

Or contact Songvuth Intavong @ (703) 822-2022, or sintavong@nvcc.edu

or

mecstudentactivities@nvcc.edu

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MEC Admissions, MEC Health Science

Reminder- Fall 2019 Phlebotomy Application Opens March 1

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The application window for the Phlebotomy Program opens March 1 at 12:01 AM.  Students are accepted on a first come first served basis. Please make sure that you have an active NOVA student account and have reviewed the information session before submitting. All entry requirements must be satisfied at the time of submission to avoid an application being marked incomplete.

 

Students must have a GPA of 2.0 and qualify for ENG 111 to be eligible for the program.

Visit our Online application FAQ for questions related to the application.