Apply to Health Sciences & Wellness Programs

Thank you for your interest in LCCC’s Health Sciences & Wellness programs.

Fall and Summer Applications (Sonography, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy) will open on the first day of classes in January and will be open for 30 days.

Spring Applications (Nursing and Physical Therapist Assistant) will open on the first day of classes in August and will be open for 30 days.

For any questions, please contact hswFREELARAMIE and allow up to three business days for a response.

☑ Step 1: Apply to LCCC

All limited-entry program applicants must have a current application on file with LCCC. Applicants must either be currently enrolled at LCCC or have applied for an upcoming semester. Those not currently attending must apply to LCCC before submitting the Health Sciences & Wellness Programs Application.

Apply to LCCC

Students seeking credit for coursework completed at another college or university must submit official transcripts as part of the application process. Once official transcripts have been received, transfer credit is evaluated by the Office of the Registrar, which is the only office authorized to determine transfer eligibility and how credits apply toward programs.

Submit official transcripts

☑ Step 2: Review Program Eligibility Requirements

Applicants are required to review the application expectations for the programs of interest in the list below. All prerequisites must be completed or in progress to apply.

Dental Hygiene Eligibility Requirements

Program Prerequisites for Dental Hygiene

COMM 1015 - Foundations of Communication
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success
ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy
ANTH 1200 - Intro to Cultural Anthropology -OR -SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles
CHEM 1000 - Intro to Chemistry
MICR 2240 - Medical Microbiology
ZOO 2025 - Human Physiology
Choose an approved U.S./Wyoming Constitution course

Healthcare Administration - Bachelor's Degree Eligibility Requirements

Healthcare Administration Program Prerequisites:

Option 1: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in a Health Science field prior to program start.

Option 2: Academic Degree + Healthcare Experience

Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA)
Previous work experience in a healthcare setting

Nursing Eligibility Requirements

There are three primary avenues for acceptance into the nursing program:

General Nursing: applicants who need all four semesters of the nursing program.
Advanced Placement: applicants are Licensed Practical Nurses.
Practical Nursing: hybrid program

Program Prerequisites for General Nursing:

STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving
ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy
NRST 1510 - Nursing Assistant -OR- Active CNA Licensure

Program Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Nursing:

All the eligibility requirements for General Nursing
PN License
ZOO 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II or ZOO 2025 Human Physiology
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
MICR 2240 - Medical Microbiology

Advanced Placement is dependent upon a space-available basis and adequate clinical resources. It is not guaranteed.

Students must achieve a composite score on their PN Comprehensive Predictor test at or above the national mean. Applicants who have successfully passed the NCLEX-PN within one year of application may submit proof of licensure in lieu of a PN Comprehensive Predictor score. Complete the questions regarding where your ATI PN Predictor was taken and the scores to the Exam Lab at testingcenterFREELARAMIE

Program Prerequisites for Practical Nursing:

STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving
ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy
NRST 1510 - Nursing Assistant -OR- Active CNA Licensure

Physical Therapist Assistant Eligibility Requirements

Program Prerequisites for Physical Therapist Assistant

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
HLTK 1200 - Medical Terminology
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success
ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy

Sonography Eligibility Requirements

Program Prerequisites for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography:

ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy
ZOO 2025 - Human Physiology
NRST 1510 - Nursing Assistant - OR- HLTK 1600 Patient Skills
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
COMM 1015 - Foundations of Communication

Radiography Eligibility Requirements

Program Prerequisites for Radiography:

STRT 1000 Strategies for Success
ENGL 1010 English Composition
HLTK 1600 Patient Skills
MATH 1000 Problem Solving
HLTK 1200 Medical Terminology
ZOO 2015 Human Anatomy
ZOO 2025 Human Physiology

Respiratory Therapy Eligibility Requirements

Program Prerequisites for Respiratory Therapy:

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
MATH 1400 - College Algebra
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success
ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking
HLTK 1200 - Medical Terminology
ZOO 2025 - Human Physiology
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology - OR -SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles

☑ Step 3: Review Admissions Scoring Criteria

Category	How Points Are Calculated	Maximum Points	Notes
Prerequisite Course GPA	GPA from prerequisite courses × 10	40	Grades are calculated using the highest grade earned. Grade values: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2
Prerequisite Courses Taken at LCCC	0.5 points for each prerequisite completed at LCCC	Varies	Points are awarded for each prerequisite course taken at LCCC.
Support Courses* Completed	1 point for each approved* support course completed	3	Only courses listed below as support courses qualify.
TEAS Overall Score	See the TEAS Scoring Rubric below	15	The highest score within the last 2 years will be used.
TEAS Reading Score	See the TEAS Scoring Rubric below	15	The highest score from the student's first two attempts in the current application cycle will be used for application scoring.
Prior Healthcare Education and Credentials	Completed healthcare degree (ex: AAS in Health Sciences & Wellness, AS in Kinesiology, BAS in a healthcare-related field) or healthcare licensure/certification requiring significant clinical training (examples: LPN, EMT, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist) (5 pts) -OR- Will complete one of the above degrees during the semester they are applying (3 pts) -OR- One semester/introductory healthcare credential (examples: CNA certificate, Phlebotomy certificate) or LCCC Patient Skills course (2 pts)	2-6 pts	Applicants receive points for meeting any of these requirements. This applies only once. Applicants receive a bonus point if the degree/certificate/licensure was earned at LCCC. See Scoring Parameters for additional information.

*Support Courses

HLTK 2510 - Pathophysiology
HLTK 2300 - Healthcare Ethics
US/WY Constitution Course (HIST 1211 or HIST 1221 or HIST 1251 or ECON 1200 or POLS 1000 or POLS 1100)

Scoring Parameters

Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.5
All prerequisite courses must be passed with a C or better
Priority consideration will be given to students who have completed all prerequisite courses and who score at or above the national mean TEAS score for both categories.

Prior Healthcare Education and Credentials:

Other examples of qualifications that require significant clinical training (3-5 pts):

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Paramedic

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA)

Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Licensed Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) if employed in direct patient care

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT)

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Combat Medic

Navy Corpsman

Aerospace Medical Technician

Other examples of qualifications for shorter/introductory healthcare training (2 pts)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Phlebotomy Technician

LCCC Patient Skills

Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician

Medication Aide / Medication Assistant

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Behavioral Health Technician

Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST)

Dialysis Patient Care Technician (CCHT/PCT)

☑ Step 4: Complete the TEAS Entrance Exam

Take the TEAS Exam and submit your Overall Score and Reading Score with your application. View exam fee. Contact the LCCC testing center for details and scheduling at 307.778.1274 or testingcenter@lccc.wy.edu

Students may take the TEAS exam up to two times per application cycle, with a minimum of three weeks between attempts. TEAS exam scores are valid for two years. Testing windows are based on the semester for which the student is applying:

Spring Program Applications: October through February
Fall Program Applications: March through September
If you need assistance paying for the TEAS exam, limited funding may be available through the TEAS Exam Assistance Scholarship. Priority consideration will be given to students with expressed financial need as determined by FAFSA information. Scholarships will be awarded until available funds are depleted.

TEAS Scoring Rubric

Overall TEAS Score

93 - 100.0% = 15 pts	71.9 - 78.8% = 6pts
85.9 - 92.9% = 12 pts	64.9 - 71.8% = 3 pts
78.9 - 85.8% = 9 pts	Below 64.8% = 0 pts

Reading Score

94.4 - 100.0% = 15 pts	78.3 - 83.6% = 6pts
89.1 - 94.3% = 12 pts	72.9 - 78.2% = 3 pts
83.7 - 89.0% = 9 pts	Below 72.8% = 0 pts