How to Enroll in Health Science Programs

Step 1: Pre-Entrance Tests/Orientation Session
The assessment you will be given is the ACT Compass. If you would like to learn more about the Compass and even review some sample questions please visit the ACT web site. You may also find it helpful to spend some time with our online math refresher course for a review of basic Math, Algebra, Geometry and Percents.

COMPASS test information
• All Pre-Entrance tests are given at our Student Services Centers:
  • North - Springlake Campus at 1900 Springlake Drive.
    605-4441 or 605-4785
  • South - South Bryant Campus at 4910 South Bryant.
    605-2200 or 605-2240
    
• Testing is available from 8:00 - 2:30 M-F on a walk-in basis.
• It is necessary to bring $10 cash and a current photo identification card for testing.
• The Compass test takes approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete.
  
  

The official COMPASS test results, reflecting acceptable scores, MUST be presented at a scheduled orientation.Attendance at one of the following orientations is mandatory. The purpose of the orientation session is to provide information, answer questions about the programs and to distribute application packets. The orientation sessions begin at 2:00 PM at the Health Careers Center, 1720 Springlake Drive. Application packets will only be distributed at these sessions.

Practical Nursing

• Day Class starts August 2008
  Mon - Fri 7:40 AM - 2:15 PM - 24 students each: Dan, 1+1
• Evening start date - to be determined - summer 2008
  Mon - Thur 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM - 24 students

Clinical Laboratory Assisting, Dental Assisting,
EMS Technology, Medical Assisting & Paramedic

• Day Classes start August 2008 - Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM
  Clinical Laboratory Assisting - 15 students
  Dental Assisting - 15 students
  EMS Technology - 15 students
  Medical Assisting - 15 students
  
• Evening Paramedic starts July 2008 Tues & Thu 2:00PM-10:00PM - 15 students

Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology

• Day Classes start August 2008 - Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM
  Radiologic Technology (day) - 15 students
  Surgical Technology - 15 students
• Evening Radiologic Technology starts August 2009
  Mon-Thur 3:00PM-9:30PM - 10 students

Step 2: Application
After submitting acceptable scores on the COMPASS test and attending orientation, an individual will be allowed to complete the application for admission. All requested information must be accurate and all statements must be signed in order for the application to be processed. Only AFTER the application has been processed will an individual become an "APPLICANT" and his/her name placed on the mailing list.

Acceptable TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) results must be submitted by applicants of the Radiologic Technology and Practical Nursing Programs whose high school education has been completed outside the United States. For paper-based international or institutional scores - 500 or above is required; for computer-based international TOEFL - 173 or above is required.

Pre-requisite courses: A current CPR-Healthcare Provider certification (meeting American Heart Association guidelines) will be required for all full-time health programs. Medical terminology at the college level, completed with at least a "C" average, is required for those applying to the Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology programs.

Step 3: References
Applicants must complete the Reference List form with the names and mailing addresses of three professional references. It will be the responsibility of applicants to submit three addressed, stamped, business-size envelopes to be used by Metro Tech to check references.

Step 4: Transcripts
Applicants must provide official high school transcripts showing the date of graduation (or official General Education Development [GED] test scores). An official interpretation of U.S. high school completion equivalency is also required for secondary education completed outside of the U.S. Also provide official transcripts from completed college/university courses and/or vocational-technical courses. Applicants may also include copies of official certificates from short-term classes they have attended and for which transcripts were not issued

Step 5: Documentation
Applicants may mail or bring all documentation, including the application, transcripts, reference list form, and envelopes to: Metro Tech, Health Careers Center, Attention : (program name), 1720 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. All required information must be received by the announced deadline

Step 6: Financial Aid
Applicants should contact the Financial Aid Office at 605-4437 for information regarding the types of financial aid available. This process may take several months to finalize. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to handle the initial financial obligations of deposit and tuition.

Step 7: Application Review
Applicants will be accepted after a thorough review of all applications. All applicants will receive notification of whether or not they are accepted. Selection of applicants is based upon the following criteria: A) educational background; B) pre-entrance test scores; C) employment history; D) references; E) communication skills. Applicants for the Radiologic Technology program will also be required to complete two clinical observations and may be scheduled for a personal interview.

Step 8: Enrollment
Upon notification of acceptance into the program, the applicant must finalize enrollment by: A) handling financial obligations (a $35 deposit is due upon acceptance into the program); B) submitting documentation of a current physical examination completed on the form provided by Metro Tech; C) submitting documentation of current immunizations along with the completed immunization form; D) providing a current criminal history record, including sexual offender statement. Please go to www.GP1.com/students and complete their student background verification process.

Please call (405) 605-4606 with questions regarding the admission process.

All programs and instructors of Metro Tech are fully certified by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, the Oklahoma Department of Education and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Additionally, the Practical Nursing Program is fully accredited by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Agency, 61 Broadway 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006, telephone: (212) 363-5555 or (800) 669-1656 www.accrediting-commnlnac.org

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