The following information is only for students applying to Health Science programs that require an additional application.
Attendance at an information session is highly recommended prior to submitting a program application. Information sessions are informal and cover admission and academic requirements, the application and selection process, curriculum, and career opportunities. Sessions, which are conducted by the program faculty, are held virtually or in person and run 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the program.
Calendar of upcoming information sessions
Before submitting your program application, you must satisfactorily complete all general AACC admissions requirements.
Learn more about applying to AACC.
Admission to the Health Sciences programs listed below is separate from admission to the college. Program applications are either accepted on a rolling admission basis or by an application deadline for competitive selective admissions. Applications for rolling and selective admission programs are available as PDFs for download on this website. The Registered Nursing program application is online using the same application portal as the online AACC credit application. Click on the requirements link in the programs below to view the program admission and academic requirements. When applications are available, click on the application link to view the program application.
NOTE: It is best to download the application before beginning to fill in information to complete it.
| Program | Requirements and Applications | Deadline |
| DENTAL HYGIENE |
April 30 |
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The Dental Hygiene program starts every fall. |
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| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | ||
| Paramedic |
Rolling |
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The Paramedic program starts twice a year: fall and spring. |
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| HISTOTECHNICIAN |
July 15 |
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The Histotechnician program starts every fall. |
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| MASSAGE THERAPY |
Rolling |
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The Massage Therapy program starts twice a year: fall and spring. |
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| MEDICAL CODING |
Rolling |
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The Medical Coding program starts every fall. |
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| MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT |
Rolling |
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The Medical Laboratory Assistant program starts every fall. |
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| MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN |
Rolling |
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The Medical Laboratory Technician program starts every fall. |
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| NURSING | ||
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| Registered Nursing |
April 30 |
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The Registered Nursing program starts twice a year: fall and spring. Selection to this program is competitive. |
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| Spring | ||
| Registered Nursing |
Aug. 30 |
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The Registered Nursing program starts twice a year: fall and spring. Selection to this program is competitive. |
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| LPN, Paramedic, Veterans to RN Advanced Placement |
April 30 |
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The LPN, Paramedic, Veterans to RN Advanced Placement program starts twice a year: early fall and early spring. Selection to this program is competitive. |
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| Spring | ||
| LPN, Paramedic, Veterans to RN Advanced Placement |
Aug. 30 |
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The LPN, Paramedic, Veterans to RN Advanced Placement program starts twice a year: early fall and early spring. Selection to this program is competitive. |
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| Practical Nursing |
Jan. 30 |
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The Practical Nursing program starts every summer. Selection to this program is competitive. |
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| PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN |
Rolling |
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The Phlebotomy Technician program starts twice a year: fall and spring. |
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| PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT |
April 30 |
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Selection to this program is competitive. The Physical Therapist Assistant program starts every fall. |
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| RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY |
April 30 |
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Selection to this program is competitive. The Radiologic Technology program starts every fall. |
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| SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY |
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The next Surgical Technology cohort will begin in fall 2026. Students are encouraged to attend a program information session and focus on completing general education requirements and program prerequisites. |
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Program and clinical requirements, such as criminal background check and health examination record, and/or drug screen and submission of designated American Heart Association CPR card, are not to be completed before offered acceptance to a health sciences program. Upon selection, you will be given detailed instructions.
Check out these frequently asked questions. If you need additional assistance, contact the Health Sciences admissions office.
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