2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

Surgical Technology — In addition to the General Health Science admissions requirements,
entrance to the Surgical Technology Program has, as the minimum
requirements, the following: (Note — The College reserves the right to select the
most qualified applicants.)
(a) Graduation from an accredited secondary school or high school equivalency
diploma. There is particular emphasis on the student’s record in
the area of Science.
(b) Average to above average high school grades. College GPA of 2.0
or above.
(c) Verification by signature of Required Essential Cognitive and Physical
Functions of surgical technology students.
Respiratory Therapy — In addition to the General Health Science Admission requirements,
entrance into the Respiratory Therapy Program has, as minimum
requirements, the following: (Note — The College reserves the right to select the
most qualified applicants.)
(a) Graduation from an accredited secondary school or high school equivalency
diploma.
(b) Successful completion of the following secondary school courses:
one year of algebra, one year of biology, and one year of chemistry.
(c) Average to above average high school grades. College GPA of 2.0
or above.
COLLEGE CREDIT FOR CERTIFIED
PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES
Luzerne County Community College will grant 24 college credits for the successful
completion of the Certified Professional Secretaries Examination administered
by the National Secretaries Association, International. The credits will be
awarded to those students making proper application for the granting of credit
and admission to a degree program at Luzerne County Community College.
PERSONAL INTERVIEWS
ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS
Assistance with applications, information on cost and the availability of financial
aid is provided through the Admissions Office. Further information may be
obtained by contacting the Admissions Office at 570-740-0348 or 1-800-377-5222,
extension 348.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
Notification of admissions status will be forwarded to each applicant as soon as
all forms in the admissions procedure have been received, evaluated and processed.
Upon acceptance by the College, the full-time student is required to submit the
advance registration fee to finalize acceptance. This payment is credited
toward the student’s total tuition.
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