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Where is Johnston Community College located?
We are located on HWY 70 east in Smithfield. Please visit our web-site www.johnstoncc.edu for further directions.
How do I begin the admission process?
Step 1. Apply (submit application) to the college; this can be completed on-line at www.johnstoncc.edu. Step 2. Request official transcripts from your high school and each college attended. Submit transcripts to the Admissions Office-P O Box 2350-Smithfield, NC 27577. Official transcripts are received in a sealed envelope from your high school or colleges attended. Do not open the envelope!
What if I took the GED or graduated from an Adult High School do I still need my high school transcript?
Yes, this can assist in determining if you have met the admission requirements.
Do you accept the GED diploma?
Yes
I took a class at Arizona State University in 1994 and the course doesn’t pertain to the Radiography Program. Do I need to obtain an official transcript?
Yes, we need official transcripts from your high school and all Colleges attended. NO EXCEPTIONS!
I took the GED at JCC or another Community College. Where do I obtain a copy of my GED Scores?
If you took the GED at any Community College in North Carolina the scores can be obtain from the State Department of Community Colleges in Raleigh. Contact the GED hotline at 919-807-7139 to obtain these transcripts.
I took the GED in California. How do I obtain the GED scores?
I would contact the State Board of Education in that state and they can possible assist you or if you have a copy of your scores the information and where additional scores can be obtained is indicated on the scores.
How long does it take to complete the application, transcripts, interviewing/and or testing process?
Approximately four to six weeks so you need to apply and plan accordingly. Transcripts arrival can sometimes take longer.
What are the admission requirements for the Associate Degree Nursing program?
Graduated or will graduate from high school or equivalent before entering the program. Have completed two science courses with a lab with a grade of “C” or higher. Meet the JCC minimum requirements for ENG 111 and MAT 140.
Why must I take the college placement test?
The placement test helps evaluate a student’s readiness to successfully complete college level courses.
How can I meet the requirements for ENG 111 and MAT 140?
Completion of the College placement test (Accuplacer) with scores that meet the requirements for admission to ENG 111 and MAT 140.
OR
SAT scores Verbal 450, Math 450, Writing 450
OR
ACT scores: Reading 19, Math 19, and ENG 19
OR
College transfer of equivalent courses in English and Math with a grade of “C” or better
OR
completion of ENG 090, RED 090 and MAT 070 with a grade of “C” or better.
How can I take the College placement test?
All transcripts high school and college must be on file and is scheduled by the Admissions Office.
I have taken the placement test at another college can those scores be used?
Yes, you must request the test scores be forwarded to JCC and must contain information on course placement.
How can I complete the interview with an admissions counselor?
All transcripts high school and college must be on file. Your transcripts are reviewed by the Admissions Office to determine if testing is required or waived. If testing is waived, the Admissions Office will schedule an appointment. At the interview if you have indicated you are interested in a Health Care program you will not need to complete this process again unless you have additional questions.
I graduated twenty years ago will my high school still have my transcripts?
Yes, they are required to keep transcripts.
Do I have to be a high school graduate to enter the program?
Yes, all applicants must have graduated or graduate before entering the program.
Can I prepare to take the placement test?
Yes, please visit our web-site www.johnstoncc.edu, click on academic services, click on Testing Services and click on (gray box in right corner) ACCUPLACER.
Are there courses I can take while I am waiting to be admitted to the program?
Yes, if you do not meet the requirements, courses are available to take to meet the science or math requirement and any general education course that is in the radiography curriculum. These can be found on our web-site or in the college catalog. Any course without a RAD prefix can be taken prior to gaining admission into the program.
Can I take classes on any JCC campus?
Some related courses are offered at the Work Force Development Center in Clayton however, most courses are available only on the main campus in Smithfield. The Associate Degree Nursing program is only offered on the main campus.
Do I need to complete all the related courses before I can be admitted to the program?
No. Many students do complete all the general education courses prior to beginning the radiography coursework because it lightens their course load when they are taking the radiography courses which are very intensive. You can earn points for the point ranking by completing related course work.
Can I complete the program part-time?
The related course work can be completed part-time, but once you are admitted in to the program it is a full-time commitment.
Do you offer the Radiography program in the evening?
No, clinical components of the curriculum require daytime hours (fluoroscopy, surgery, etc.).
What if I meet the requirements and have completed all of the related courses can I be accepted into the program?
You can be considered, the radiography program has more applicants than positions available process.
How are applicants selected for the Radiography Program?
Currently, the College uses a point ranking system. The point ranking sheet is available to students on the Radiography website. Applicants are ranked with the highest to the lowest score.
Can I work while in the Radiography program?
We cannot tell students not to work however, we suggest not letting your work interfere with your college courses.
How many semesters is the Radiography program?
The radiography program is a 5 semester program.
Is your radiography program accredited?
Johnston Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on the Education of Radiologic Technologists.
How many times a year and how many students are admitted to the Radiography program?
We admit approximately thirty-two (32) students each fall depending on clinical space availability.
Do you have a waiting list?
No, applicants must apply each year to be considered.
How can I be scheduled for the Health Occupations Test admission test (TEAS)?
You must submit the radiography program specific application. Once the application is received, then you will be sent a date and time to take the test.
How can I prepare for the Health Occupations admission test (TEAS)?
Study guides are available in the book store, you can “google” internet study sites and we have a prep program in our academic skills center. The ATI website, www.atitesting.com, also provides study information.
What is the cost of the test?
Currently, the cost is $25.00
How many times a year can I take the Radiography Admission test (TEAS)?
Once per academic year (August 16, 2009-July 31, 2010).
What score do I need to achieve to be considered for the Radiography program?
There is no cut off score for Radiography.
Will I receive my scores the day of testing?
No, you scores will be mailed to you.
How long are my scores valid?
Two years.
Can I take the Health Occupations Admission test at another college and transfer the scores to JCC?
No, the test is offered on the College’s main campus in Smithfield.
I have a master’s degree will I have to take the Health Occupations Radiography Test (TEAS)?
Yes, all applicants applying to the Radiography Program must take the TEAS.
Do I need a picture ID to take the TEAS test?
Yes, you must present a picture ID on your scheduled date of testing.
How many hours does it take to complete the TEAS test?
Please allow three and one-half hours.
Will I be taking the Health Occupations Test (TEAS) test on a computer?
Yes.
Do I need to bring anything with me to take the TEAS test?
No, you will need to bring only a picture ID. The college furnishes paper and pencils.
I took the same TEAS test that your College requires at another College. Can I request the scores be sent to you?
No, we do not accept scores from other Colleges.
I am scheduled for the Health Occupations Test admission test (TEAS) and the college is closed due to inclement weather what should I do?
Please contact the Admissions Office on their next business date to reschedule your testing date.
Do I have to submit to a criminal background check and a drug screening?
Yes, all accepted applicants are required by our clinical sites to submit a criminal background and drug screening.
Can the information from a criminal background jeopardize my ability to complete the Radiography program?
Yes, The student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences would result in the inability of the student to complete the program.
Do I have to complete the criminal background and drug screening before acceptance into the Radiography Program?
You do not need a criminal background check to apply to a health science program. However, our clinical sites do require and pending the outcome may deny you the opportunity to complete the clinical portion of the program.
Does the College review the criminal background checks?
No, our clinical sites have access.
I have lived out-of state and moved recently to North Carolina. Can information on a criminal background check be completed for another state?
Yes
What semester is Anatomy & Physiology offered?
Johnston Community College offers BIO 165 in the Fall semester of each year and BIO 166 is offered in the Spring Semester of each year.
What if I have taken the first Anatomy and Physiology and need the second?
BIO 165 at Johnston you study the following body systems: A & P Terminology, Review of organic molecules, cells, tissues, Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System
BIO 166 at Johnston contains the following body systems: Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic/Immune System Digestive System, Respiratory System, Urinary System, Reproductive System (Male & Female)
Please make sure you have completed all the body systems.
What if I only had biology and know other science course can I use Anatomy & Physiology to meet the science requirements?
(BIO 165 or BIO 168) and (BIO 166 or BIO 169) cannot be used to meet the science admission requirements.
What if I have taken Anatomy & Physiology course and it was over twenty years ago?
Currently, Johnston Community College does not have a time limit policy on transferring college course work. It can be in your best interest to retake the classes.
I have taken a Math course at an out-of-state college and I wasn’t given transfer credit and I feel like it is the same as your course. What can I do?
Obtain a course description from the College and contact the Registrar’s Office.
I attend a community college that doesn’t offer ENG 112. Can I take ENG 113?
Yes, ENG 113 can be used in lieu of ENG 112.
I am CPR certified by the American Heart Association and my card does not read “Healthcare Provider. Do I need to retake the CPR class?
No
Where can I obtain Healthcare Provider CPR certification?
Contact the Division of Continuing Education at any Community College or if you are presently working in a health care facility they may offer the course at the facility. Johnston Community College’s contact number is 209-2135.
How will the College know if I am CPR certified?
You will receive a card upon completion of the CPR class.
How long is the CPR certification valid?
One to two years depending on where you took the course, however you cannot let the CPR certification lapse while in the program.
How can I view the Radiography curriculum outline?
What day and approximate time of classes?
Radiography classes/clinical are daytime and usually over by 3 pm depending on the semester. Students taking general education requirements may be longer. Students are required to perform night and weekend clinical rotations in which they are notified of the dates and times at the beginning of the semester.
Where do students complete their clinical training?
Clinical experiences are held at Johnston Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Sampson Regional Medical Center, Sampson Regional ODC, Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, and Eastern Carolina Medical Center.
How do I apply to the Radiography program?
View the on-line information session or attend one on campus (please visit our web-site for days and times). Applications will be required to be submitted in packet form. The packet should contain: Program specific application for admission to the Radiography Program and copy of your counselor’s interview summary. Please submit to the Admissions Office-P O Box 2350-Smithfield, NC 27577 or the Student Services Office in the Wilson Building. Applicants must have met all admission requirements applying to the program. Applications cannot be processed if requirements have not been met. Official transcripts from high school and all colleges must also be on file in the Admissions Office. The deadline date is February 15, 2010 to have all admission requirements met.
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