After Admissions

After applying to the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse)

• Health Insurance

• Physical Examination

• Immunizations

• Titers

• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations

• Urine Drug Screen

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Certification 

Progression

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all MDAS courses.

Academic Dismissal from Health Sciences Selective Admission Programs

Any student who does not successfully complete* one (1) course that carries the prefix of the student's Health Sciences major will be dismissed from the program. This policy applies to courses in these programs: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSG), Radiography (RADT), Nursing (NURS) and Funeral Services (FUNS).

Any student who does not successfully complete* two (2) courses (either two different courses or the same course twice), that carry the prefix of the student's Health Sciences major will be dismissed from the program. This policy applies to courses in these programs: Dental Hygiene (DENH), Medical Assistant (MDAS), Veterinary Technician (VETC), and Respiratory Care (RESP).

Students may apply again for possible readmission, which includes testing of previous core course material. Readmission is on a space available basis, and priority is given to students entering the program for the first time and to those students who have successfully completed the core courses and have maintained continuous enrollment.

If the student is readmitted and again does not successfully complete one (1) course that carries the prefix of the student's Health Sciences program, they will be dismissed from the program and will not be eligible to reapply.

*Unsuccessful course completion is defined as a final course grade of F or W.