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Allied Health and Nursing Programs Information and Requirements

Getting Started

1. Look for information online and become familiar with your program's website.

Almost everything you need can be found online: 

  • Prerequisites forms
  • Program guides
  • Program contacts
  • And more!

Check regularly for updates and new information.

2. WVC Students: Start gathering information

  • Review prerequisites and course sequencing, especially for biology and math courses
  • Develop an educational plan

3. Additional steps for students with transfer credits

  • Request a credit evaluation for more information
  • An official transcript must be on file with WVC. Unofficial transcripts may be used during an initial evaluation, but officials will be required.

Select one of the links below to read more information about that program, or scroll through each program.

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants: What they are and what they do

  • Provide basic patient care
    • Interview patients to obtain medical history
    • Record vital signs
    • Assist with patient examinations
    • Administer and monitor patient responses
    • Draw blood
  • Help with medical office administration
    • Maintain medical records
    • Schedule appointments
    • Handle insurance and billing procedures

Prerequisites

Check course descriptions because some courses have prerequisites. Start by taking courses you placed into on the placement test.

Select from one of the following:

  • BCT 100 Basic Computer Keyboarding
  • BCT 105 Computer Applications
  • Documentation of computer literacy in Microsoft Office
  • ENGL& 101 Composition: General

Select one of the following:

  • ENGL 97 Composition: Paragraph
  • One year of high school English

Select one of the following:

  • MATH 90 Basic Mathematics
  • One year of high school algebra
  • COMPASS placement into MATH 93 or higher

Select one of the following

  • PSYC& 100 General Psychology
  • PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology
  • HLTH 123 Medical Terminology
  • Current Basic First Aid card
  • Current Health Care Provider CPR card

Applications

Apply when you have a) met all the general requirements and b) completed all the prerequisites.

  • Applications are accepted in late June. There is a one- to two-week window to apply.
  • Official high school transcripts must be submitted, or you can submit an official GED transcript.
  • Official college transcripts from the last 10 years must be submitted, but you may be allowed to omit old transcripts.
  • The WVC Medical Assistant program is a fall-start, four-quarter program that includes classes on evenings and Saturdays.

To learn more about the Medical Assistant program, visit the Medical Assistant website or the WVC Catalog.

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

 Medical Laboratory Technicians - What they are and what they do

  • Assist in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases
  • Collect, process, and analyze blood samples
  • Perform testing on blood and body fluid samples
    • Examine fluids microscopically
    • Examine cultures for the presence of bacteria
    • Analyze blood for the presence of antibodies
  • Perform blood bank testing
  • Perform drug testing
  • Maintain and repair laboratory instrumentation

MLT Locations

  • Multiple sites throughout Washington and parts of Idaho and Oregon
  • Check the MLT website for current locations.

MLT First-Year Courses

  • MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra or placement into college-level math
  • CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry
  • CHEM& 131 Intro to Organic/Biochemistry
  • BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
  • BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • BIOL& 260 Microbiology
  • ENGL& 101 Composition: General
  • One five-credit Social Sciences course
  • One five-credit Humanities course
  • HLTH 123 Medical Terminology
  • MLT 100 Intro to MLT
  • MLT 102 Phlebotomy

MLT Applications

Apply when you have a) met all the general requirements and b) are done with or are one quarter away from completing all first-year courses.

  • Applications are accepted in late March through early April, with a one-week window to apply.
  • Official transcripts from the last ten years must be submitted, but you may be allowed to omit old transcripts.
  • Multiple sites are available; you can rank your choices. Distant sites may require additional application information. 
  • WVC Medical Laboratory Technology is a summer-start, five-quarter program.

To learn more about the MLT program, visit the MLT website or the WVC Catalog.

Nursing

Nurses: What they are and what they do

  • Perform physical exams and gather health histories
  • Provide health counseling and education
  • Administer medications and wound care
  • Interpret patient information
  • Coordinate care in collaboration other healthcare professionals
  • Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes

Prerequisites

  • CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry
  • BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular
  • BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
  • BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • BIOL& 260 Microbiology
  • ENGL& 101 Composition: General
  • MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics
  • PSYC& 100 General Psychology
  • PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology
  • Current Washington State NA-C License

Nursing Corequisites

  • Communication Course
    • Choose from ENGL 201, 202, 203, or 235
  • Humanities Courses (10 credits)
    • Choose two five-credit courses from Art, Chicano Studies, Communications, English (literature, creative writing, poetry, or fiction), Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts, or World Language.
      • No more than one World Language course
      • No more than one performance course.

Applications

Apply when you have a) met all the general requirements and b) completed all the prerequisites.

  • Applications are accepted in June (for Wenatchee and Omak) and in the late fall (for Wenatchee only)
  • All official transcripts must be submitted. Additional documents like TEAS scores and work experience need to be submitted.
  • Two sites are available; you can select a first and a second choice.
  • The WVC Nursing program is a fall-start for both Wenatchee and Omak and a spring start for Wenatchee only. It is a two-year program.

For more information about WVC's Nursing program, visit the Nursing website or the WVC Catalog.

General Info for All Programs

Application Notes and Tips

  • Transcripts
    • Must be official
    • Must show all recent coursework
    • If you have them, international transcripts will also be required.
  • Read websites thoroughly for additional info
    • Ask any questions before applications are due
  • Late/incomplete applications will not be accepted
  • Registration tips
    • What would you take if you are not accepted to your program. We recommend planning ahead and enrolling in those classes. If you are accepted to the program, you can drop those other classes.

Medical Assistant Acceptance

  • MA program acceptance uses a cumulative GPA

MLT Acceptance

  • MLT program acceptance uses several grades to generate a Probably of Success Score (see below for an example):
    • Based on research of factors that predict completion/success 
      • GPA
      • Core biology courses (BIOL& 241, 242, and 260)
      • ENGL& 101
Student College GPA Core Biology GPA English GPA Core Biology Repetitions Computed Probability of ADN Program Completion
           
Disproportionate effect calculation      
1 3.1 3.65 3.7 0 86%
           

 

Nursing Program Acceptance

  • Nursing program acceptance uses several factors including grades to generate score
    • TEAS score
  • Grades
    • GPA and BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, MATH& 146, and PSYC& 100.
  • Healthcare Work Experience
    • CNA license and experience in the field.
  • Other optional factors
    • Military, WVC credits, international experience.
  • Visit the WVC Nursing Program Evaluation and Selection for more information.

After Submitting Applications

  • Notifications will be sent to all applicants
  • If you are accepted:
    • You may be assigned to a new faculty advisor
    • You may be required to attend a program orientation

Anticipated Expenses

  • Immunizations
  • Insurance
  • Background Checks
  • Consider "front loading" your student loans
    • Talk to Financial Aid for more details. Visit the WVC Financial Aid website or call 509-682-6810.

Criminal Records

Conviction of certain crimes may prevent completion of clinical course requirements of Allied Health program and may prevent future licensure and employment in healthcare.

Students with a criminal record should meet with the Dean of Allied Health or Director of Nursing NOW (509.682.6660) to determine if the criminal history would prevent access to a healthcare facility.