Admissions

Policy and Standards

General Admission Policy

Johnston Community College operates under the open-door admission policy. Any high school graduate or non-graduate who is 18 years of age or older and can benefit by pursuing further education may be admitted to the College, provided the person completes both the application and admission process.

It is the policy of Johnston Community College to encourage individuals to complete their high school education before seeking admission to the College.

Applicants for admission are accepted and placed in a program of study based upon general admission standards. For certain programs of study, applicants are required to also meet specific program admission standards, as described in this section under the Admission Standards heading.

Admission policies and standards are established upon recommendation of the respective admissions committees and administration and approval of the Board of Trustees. The vice president of student services is responsible for admission of curriculum students and administration of admission policies.

The college is a Service-members Opportunity College serving the voluntary higher education needs of military students.

Students with a felony conviction may have limited certification and employment opportunities.

General Admission Standards

General admission standards for curriculum programs of study are as follows:

Age. Applicants for all general, technical, and vocational education programs, basic skills programs, and continuing education courses must be at least 18 years of age or be a high school graduate. However, a basic skills program applicant who is 16 and 17 may be considered for enrollment under special circumstances and may be admitted to an appropriate program of study in accordance with policy established by the State Board of Education. Students entering Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) must be at least 20 years of age.
Education. An applicant’s general level of education should be sufficient to make possible reasonable progress in the program of study. Applicants for curriculum programs must be high school graduates or equivalent, as recognized by the state. The College will only recognize high school diplomas from regionally accredited schools or home schools registered with the state. Students not completing such a program must complete the high school equivalency diploma program through an accredited institution.

Specific Program Admission Standards

Admission standards for specific curriculum programs of study are as follows:

Applicants for admission to the following programs are required to meet the above general admission standards in terms of age and education: accounting and finance; air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technology; associate in arts; associate in engineering; associate in general education; associate in science; biotechnology; business administration; culinary arts; heavy equipment and transport technology; industrial systems technology, computer-integrated machining technology; medical office administration; information technology; paralegal technology; and welding technology. Specific program admission requirements are not applicable to the above programs of study.
Health Programs. Students accepted to health programs (associate degree nursing, practical nursing, cardiovascular sonography, computed tomography, emergency medical science, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, medical assisting, medical sonography, radiography, and therapeutic massage) will submit to criminal background checks and initial and random drug screening as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Clinical agencies require criminal background checks and drug screening every six months while enrolled in the program. Clinical agencies also require documentation of health insurance coverage while enrolled in the program. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on criminal background. This denial will result in the inability of the student to successfully complete the program. Clinical agencies require students to have a COVID vaccine. All students participating in a clinical setting will have to meet the clinical agency’s COVID 19 requirements.
Specific program admission requirements in addition to age and education are applicable to the following programs of study:

Nursing Education Programs

Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum Description (A45110)

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.

Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.

Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Placement (LPN to ADN)

Johnston Community College Associate Degree Nursing offers an advanced placement admission option for students who possess a current North Carolina, unrestricted license as a practical nurse (LPN). Applicants who have disciplinary charges from the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) are not considered for admission.

The advanced placement student shall meet the following admission criteria. (Nursing credits will not transfer; related course credit transfer will be determined by the department chair and in collaboration with the Admissions, Placement & Testing Coordinators)

Applicants are admitted under the provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Associate Degree Nursing Program as specified in the Johnston Community College Catalog. The guidelines, deadline dates, and admission policies apply to all applicants equally. Applicants are selected based on academic records, admission testing, and the maximum number of seats available as approved by the State Board of Nursing.

Practical Nursing Program Curriculum Description (D45660)

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impacts health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

General Admission Requirements for Associate Degree Nursing, Advanced Placement (LPN to ADN), Practical Nursing and Readmission

Associate Degree Nursing

Initial Application Deadline: March 1
GPA: 2.5 Cumulative Last College Attended or 2.8 Unweighted HS
Pre-Requisite Coursework:
Algebra, Biology, Chemistry: One unit of HS or college level algebra, general biology course with a lab component, and chemistry course with a lab component with grade of C or higher.
Place into ENG 111 and MAT 143 without a corequisite.
TEAS: Reading 70, Overall 65 - Scores Due February 28
NA I Listing: By June 15
Licensure: NA
Pharmacology Competency: NA
Readmission Application Deadline:
Readmission within 1 Year of Exit:
Re-entry in:

Summer: Deadline March 1
Fall: Deadline March 1
Spring: Deadline October 1

Readmission GPA: 2.0

Advanced Placement LPN to ADN

Application Deadline: October 1
GPA: 2.5 Cumulative Last College Attended or 2.8 Unweighted HS
Pre-Requisite Coursework:
Algebra, Biology, Chemistry: One unit of HS or college level algebra, general biology course with a lab component, and chemistry course with a lab component with grade of C or higher.
Place into ENG 111 and MAT 143 without a corequisite.
TEAS: Reading 70, Overall 65 - Scores Due by September 30
NA I Listing: NA
Licensure: Unencumbered LPN License
Pharmacology Competency: Competency Test required if NUR-117 Pharmacology has not been taken
Readmission Application Deadline:
Readmission within 1 Year of Exit:

Re-entry in:

Summer: Deadline March 1
Fall: Deadline March 1
Spring: Deadline October 1

Readmission GPA: 2.0

Practical Nursing

Application Deadline: March 1
GPA: 2.0 Cumulative Last College Attended or 2.8 unweighted HS
Pre-Requisite Coursework:
Algebra, Biology, Chemistry: One unit of HS or college level algebra, general biology course with a lab component, and chemistry course with a lab component with grade of C or higher.
Place into ENG 111 and MAT 143 without a corequisite.
TEAS: Reading 65, Overall 60 - Scores Due Feb 28
NA 1 Listing: By June 15
Licensure: NA
Pharmacology Competency: NA

Readmission Application Deadline:
Readmission within 1 Year of Exit:

Re-entry in:

Summer: Deadline March 1
Fall: Deadline March 1
Spring: Deadline October 1

Readmission GPA: 2.0

Please note: A student who has exited the program for any reason (academic, personal, or withdrawal) may apply for re-entry into a JCC nursing education program only one (1) time. A total of two (2) attempts only are permitted (initial admission to ADN or PN and one readmission).

Step I: Admission Requirements for ADN, PN, and Readmission

Applicants must be eligible to enter the program required gateway (college-level) English ENG-111 Writing and Inquiryand math MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy courses without a co-requisite or have successfully passed English and math transition course(s) prior to entry into the program.

If you are a current Johnston Community College Student, please review the prerequisite courses required and proceed to Step II.
If you are not a current JCC student, please complete the Johnston Community College Application.
- Applicants must complete the Residency Determination and online Admissions application to JCC.

Official high school or official high school equivalency transcript on file in Student Services.
- Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by a JCC recognized evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Information in the College Catalog.
Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent as recognized by the State of North Carolina before entering a nursing education program.
Complete the College placement test (if required) or meet test exemption requirements.
Algebra Course:
- Show completion of one unit of high school OR college level algebra I or II (or equivalent) with a grade of C or higher, OR complete MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy, OR MAT-152 Statistical Methods I, OR MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra with a grade C or higher.
Biology Course:
- Show completion of one unit of high school or college level general biology course (with a lab component) or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
- Anatomy & Physiology does not meet the biology requirement.
- BIO-090-Foundations of Biology or BIO-092-Basics of Cell Biology does not meet the biology requirement.
Chemistry Course:
- Show completion of one unit of high school or college level chemistry (with lab) or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
CHM-090-Chemistry Concepts does not meet the Chemistry requirement.
Placement: Applicants must place intoENG-111 Writing and Inquiry and MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy.
- Provide proof of RISE eligible scores on any one of the following ACT, SAT, GED, HiSET, or college placement test within the last ten years. Scores will be reviewed to meet RISE eligibility.
PC-19 Grading:
- JCC Nursing programs are aware of the PC-19 grading system for 9-11th graders and non-graduating seniors implemented during the 2020-2021 Academic School Year which allowed students to either:
  - (1) accept the numerical grade for the course (as of March 13, 2020) OR, if they were meeting course expectations,
  - (2) to accept a grade of PC-19 which would not be calculated as part of their GPA.
- The ADN, Advanced Placement, and PN program will accept a grade of PC-19 for any students applying to the nursing program who meet our minimum GPA requirements.
- All other students will need to take a college level course equivalent and achieve a C or better in the course to be considered for admission.
Applicants must meet the following:
- ADN or Advanced Placement (LPN to ADN): A minimum of 2.5 or higher cumulative college grade point average or 2.8 or higher unweighted high school grade point average at last attended high school or college.
- PN: A minimum of 2.0 or higher cumulative college grade point average or 2.8 or higher unweighted high school grade point average at last attended high school or college.
- The GPA requirement for readmission for all nursing programs is 2.0 at the last college attended.
- *If you are currently a student at JCC, your JCC current cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) will be used for scoring.
- Applicants must maintain a minimum of 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average to enter the Associate Degree Nursing Program, or 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average to enter the Practical Nursing Program.
- BIO courses (ADN: BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II, BIO-175 General Microbiology or PN: BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology) must be completed within the last five (5) years of the initial program start date for the ADN and PN programs.
  - BIO courses over 5 years must be retaken.
- BIO courses may be completed as co-requisites in the semester required as outlined in the program of study for the ADN, Advanced Placement, and PN programs and are not required as pre-requisites for admission into the program.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores: (5-year limit on scores). If you graduated from a high school in the United States TOEFL scores are not required.
- Minimum score of 550 is required for admission to JCC. Specific scores for admission to the nursing program are: Speaking Score: 24; Reading Score: 19; Listening Score: 19; Writing Score: 19.
- For specific details, see International Student information on the college website or College Catalog.
- TOEFL Exceptions: Applicants with completion of ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry with a C or better, and completion MED-120 Survey of Medical Terminology, or MED-121 Medical Terminology I & MED-122 Medical Terminology II with C or better within the last five (5) years may be considered for admission.
Attend a MANDATORY seated or virtual Health Science Information Session
- Attendance in a seated (face-to-face) or virtual (synchronous) Health Science Information session scheduled by Student Services is required.
  - 24-48 hours after attendance you will receive a program admission link to complete.
Nursing Assistant I: Complete or show enrollment in a North Carolina state approved Nurse Aide I course and current (active) listing on the NCNA registry by June 15th of the admitting year with no substantiated findings of resident abuse, resident neglect, or misappropriation of resident property in a nursing facility.
- Note: A copy of the certificate of completion OR transcript OR registration form showing current enrollment in an approved program OR a letter (on official letterhead) from the NCNA showing completion of an approved program must be submitted with the Nursing Application form.
- An approved program will have classroom, laboratory, and clinical components.
- Challenging the Nurse Aide, I examination will not meet this requirement.
- Completion of a high school Medical Careers I & II course with a grade of C or higher and current employment may be used to meet this requirement.
  - A letter from your employer (on company letterhead) stating you are currently employed as a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), and length of employment will be required. Both courses must have been completed and work experience must be current (within the last year).
- Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course and/or Paramedic program will not meet the nursing assistant requirement.
- NA I certification must be maintained throughout the first two (2) semesters of the ADN program and first two (2) semesters of the PN program.
  - Please note: The NA I certification is required for readmission.

Step II: Program Application and ATI Test of Academic Skills

Submit Nursing Program Application (ADN or PN): - The deadline to apply and have all contingent admission requirements completed (Steps I and II) is March 1st of the admitting year. If the deadline falls on a weekend, all materials and documents are due the Friday before the stated deadline. Only completed packets (JCC Application/Transcripts/Nursing Program Application) can be processed.
- Official transcripts of all Colleges attended on file in Student Services by the program application deadline date of March 1.
- Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu.
ATI TEAS: Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required materials and documents including the Nursing Application form are submitted to the Health Science Student Navigator, rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, by the deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend, all materials and documents are due the Friday before the stated deadline. Only completed packets (JCC application/transcripts, Nursing Application) can be processed.
- JCC offers TEAS testing. However, the College does accept transfer scores from ATI or PSI for virtual or in-person testing.
- ADN and Advanced Placement: Applicants must achieve a minimum of 65 or higher on the overall adjusted individual score and a 70 or higher on the reading portion of the TEAS test to be considered for admission.
- PN: Applicants much achieve a minimum of 60 or higher on the overall adjusted individual score and a 65 or higher on the reading portion of the TEAS test to be considered for admission.
- TEAS scores are valid for three (3) years and must be completed by February 28th of the admitting year. View the JCC Jaguar Tutoring and ATI website for additional information. www.atitesting.com
Advanced Placement Competency Testing (LPN to ADN only)
- Applicants desiring advanced placement admission for the spring semester must pass a pharmacology competency exam based on content from NUR-117 Pharmacology with a C (70%) or higher. Competency Test offered in September (Date to be determined).
- Applications who do not pass the pharmacology competency test will be required to successfully complete NUR-117 Pharmacology with a grade of C (70%) or higher.
- Applicants that have successfully passed NUR-117 Pharmacology at another community with a grade of "C" or higher will be given credit for the course.
Transfer Students
- Students applying as a transfer student must have completed all courses in the JCC Program Plan of Study, up to the point of entry, in both nursing and related courses, with a grade of “C” or higher to be considered.
- Transfer students must meet the same requirements for admission as new admission students.
- Students transferring from another nursing program will be required to submit two (2) letters of recommendation from the transferring institution-nursing program faculty members.
  - Please forward via email to the Department Chair, Nursing Education Programs
- A student who was dismissed from another nursing program will not be considered for admission.

Step III: Ranking and Notification of Admission Status

Ranking

Students are ranked objectively and anonymously.

Points are awarded for the following:
- Associates Degree Nursing; Advanced Placement
  - Completion of BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I & BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II ,
  - Completion of BIO-175 General Microbiology,
  - Completion of ENG-112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines,
  - Completion of PSY-241 Developmental Psychology,
  - Completion of MED-120 Survey of Medical Terminology or MED-121 Medical Terminology I & MED-122 Medical Terminology II,
  - TEAS scores, (overall score used)
  - Applicants with documented service in the Armed Forces.
- Practical Nursing
  - Completion of BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology or BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I & BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II,
  - Completion of ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry,
  - Completion of PSY-150 General Psychology,
  - Completion of MED-120 Survey of Medical Terminology or MED-121 Medical Terminology I & MED-122 Medical Terminology II,
  - TEAS scores (Overall score used)
  - Applicants with documented service in the Armed Forces.
Only courses completed by the application deadline date will be used in the point ranking of applicants.
- A grade of A, B or C earned on the first attempt in courses will be used in the point ranking.
- NOTE: Points will only be awarded for BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology, BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II and BIO-175 General Microbiology if they were completed within the last five (5) years from the date of point of entry into the program.
Qualified applicants are ranked objectively and anonymously using the point ranking from highest to the lowest.
- Applicants accepted to the program depends upon availability of seats.
- If two or more applicants have the same number of points; ATI TEAS scores will determine the final ranking.
- Qualified applicants will be considered until all seats are full. A waiting list is not created or maintained.
- Applicants who are not accepted may schedule an appointment with an advisor to discuss other educational opportunities or continue with college course work and reapply the next year.
Applicants must submit the Nursing Application form each year to be considered.

Notice of Acceptance

Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Students are notified in April.
Advanced Placement Students are notified in November.

Acceptance

Applicants accepted into the Nursing Education Programs must:

Students must accept their seat in the program, with the Health Student Navigator at rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, within five (5) business days of the emailed notification.
- After five business days, the applicant will lose their seat and the next applicant on the list will be contacted.
The Health Science Student Navigator will provide a list of accepted students to the Admissions office for program code change.
Information regarding orientation and other acceptance requirements will be sent by the nursing department once all seats are full and a complete list of accepting applicants is provided to the Department Chair (by May 1st).
Orientation
- Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing
  - Attend a mandatory 2-day program orientation on the designated dates provided by the nursing programs. Both orientation days must be attended.
  - Applicants should plan to attend an initial orientation day during the 2nd week of June and a second day of orientation will be held during the 4th week of June.
  - Students auditing or repeating NUR-111 Introduction to Health Concepts or NUR-101 Practical Nursing I must attend the 2-day orientation.
- Advanced Placement and Readmission (ADN: NUR-112 Health-Illness Concepts, NUR-114 Holistic Health Concepts, NUR-113 Family Health Concepts, NUR-211 Health Care Concepts, NUR-212 Health System Concepts, NUR-213 Complex Health Concepts; and PN: NUR-102 Practical Nursing II, NUR-103 Practical Nursing III) students that have been accepted will attend a one (1) day orientation scheduled prior to entry into the nursing program.
Provide documentation of satisfactory physical and emotional health and current immunizations after receipt of conditional acceptance and prior to final admission into the Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs.
- The physical form will be provided via the compliance tracker upon acceptance.
Provide documentation of program-required immunizations as noted in the HWHS Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement in compliance tracker.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification: Provide evidence of current CPR certification by the American Heart Association at the Healthcare Provider level (adult, child, & infant) and maintain CPR certification while enrolled in the Nursing Education Programs.
Background Check and Drug Screen: Submit to criminal background checks and initial and random drug screenings as directed by affiliation clinical agencies. **Do not obtain until instructed to do so by Nursing Department Chair or designee.
- Criminal background checks and drug screenings are completed through the College’s designated service provider and the student incurs costs.
- Clinical agencies may require criminal background checks and drug screenings every six months while enrolled in the program.
- Information obtained from the criminal background checks and drug screenings could jeopardize the student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and will result in the inability of the student to complete the program.
Provide evidence of individual medical insurance coverage.
Submit one (1) current passport style photo (2x2) to the Nursing Department prior to orientation.

Application for Licensure – North Carolina Board of Nursing

The application for licensure examination with the North Carolina Board of Nursing contains questions as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor/felony excluding minor traffic violations. If the answer is “yes,” the applicant is asked to provide an explanation. The question is asked because of the legal requirements for becoming licensed as a registered nurse in North Carolina similar requirements exist in other states.

The Nursing Practice Act, Article 9 Chapter 90 of the General Statutes of North Carolina states that the North Carolina Board of Nursing may deny an application for licensure if the Board determines that the applicant:

Has given false information or has withheld material information from the Board in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice Nursing; Has been convicted of or plead guilty or nolo contendere to any crime which indicates that the nurse is unfit to practice nursing; Or that the nurse has deceived or defrauded the Public.

Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) NOTE:

All DACA students are eligible to apply and test for NCLEX upon successful completion of member Board approved nursing education program. North Carolina does not require residency or citizenship as a requirement for testing and obtaining licensure.

Effective October 1, 1997, in accordance with U.S. Title 42 U.S.C. 405 et al and Section 343 of Public Law 104-208 (1996) and NC General Statute 93 B-14, individuals, foreign graduates or otherwise, who are seeking licensure by examination must have a valid Social Security number to be issued a license to practice nursing.

The Board accepts the following types of social security cards for the issuance of a license:

Type 1

Shows your name and Social Security number and lets you work without restriction.
- U.S. citizens; and
- People lawfully admitted to the United States on a permanent basis.

Type 2

Shows your name and Social Security number with notes, "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION." We issue it to people lawfully admitted to the United States on a temporary basis who have DHS authorization to work.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Per State Board of Community College Code 1D-SBCC 400.2

DACA students may not be eligible to sit for licensure but are not prohibited from enrolling in a health science program that leads to licensure. However, acceptance into the college does not guarantee acceptance to a specific program. DACA students MUST meet all of the program requirements for consideration and acceptance as does any other student.

Undocumented Students

Undocumented students are not eligible to apply to a health science program. According to NC and Federal Law, undocumented students are not eligible for NC professional licensure.

This policy is subject to change without notice based upon federal and state regulations.

Johnston Community College reserves the right to change any restrictions or program requirements at any time. Every effort is made to provide a one-year notice, however, changes or revisions that occur as the result of accreditation or approval body standards and criteria may be implemented with limited notice.

911 Communications and Operations (A55470)

Public Service Technologies collaborative program with Richmond Community College - www.richmondcc.edu

The 911 Communications and Operations curriculum is designed to provide new students, as well as current practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the areas necessary for entrance or advancement within emergency communications. Emphasis is placed on the development of concepts and theories of public safety communication systems, basic office software skills, technical writing, business math and statistics, cybersecurity fundamentals, public and interpersonal relations, understanding local government finance systems, basics of GIS, personnel management and supervision, project coordination, time management, and organizational skills, grant writing, introduction to computers and networks, mental health awareness, and adaptation to technology within emergency communication organizations.

Application and Program Admission Requirements

Submit:

Complete Johnston Community College Application for admission: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
- Applicants must complete the Residency Determination and online Admissions application to JCC.
- If you have not been enrolled at JCC within the last 12 months, you must reapply to the college.
Official high school or official high school equivalency transcript on file in Student Services.
- Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by a JCC recognized evaluation company at the student's expense. For specific details, see International Transcript information in the College catalog.
Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent as recognized by the State of North Carolina before entering the program.
Complete the College placement test (if required) or meet test exemption requirements.
Schedule an advising appointment with JCC Criminal Justice instructor Charlotte Fournier at: cefournier@johnstoncc.edu

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

Be interviewed by the BLET director.
Submit a copy of motor vehicle driver’s record and a copy of court record from every county of residence since 18 years of age.
Must take a reading comprehension test recognized by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and attain the 10th grade reading level.
Must obtain a sponsorship from a law enforcement agency verifying eligibility to be certified as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina.
Meet minimum standards for admission of trainees into a BLET program in accordance with Administrative Code, Title 12, Chapter 9B.203 of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Complete the F-1 Medical History Statement and F-2 Medical Examination Report.
Complete the F-3 Personal History Statement.
This program is required to meet standards set by external licensing and/or accrediting bodies. As such, changes to admissions requirements, course requirements, completion requirements, and any other area of this program may occur with little or no notice to current or prospective students.

Sonography Programs

The Associate Degree in Medical Sonography and Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography programs at Johnston Community College are 2-year programs that run over 5 semesters. Students are admitted beginning in the fall semester of each year. Both the Associate Degree in Medical Sonography and Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography have a limited enrollment number, and consequently simply meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants have the option to enroll in the College any semester to take prerequisite or general education courses listed in the Medical or Cardiovascular Sonography plan of study.

Applicants are admitted under the provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Associate Degree Medical Sonography or Associate Degree Cardiovascular Sonography Programs as specified in the Johnston Community College Catalog. The guidelines, deadline dates, and admission policies apply to all applicants equally. Applicants are selected based on academic records, admission testing, and the maximum number of seats available as determined by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS).

General Admission Requirements for Associate Degree Medical or Cardiovascular Sonography Program

Associate Degree Medical or Cardiovascular Sonography

Application Deadline: March 1-Includes Steps I A, 1 B, and II of the admissions policy
GPA: 2.8 cumulative college GPA
Prerequisite Coursework: Must be completed by May 15th of the admitting year with a minimum grade of “C” or higher. Applicant must show proof of current enrollment in the final required prerequisites when submitting the program application. An official transcript must be on file in Student Services by May 20th for program entry.

BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology or both BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II
PHY-110 Conceptual Physics & PHY-110A Conceptual Physics Lab or college level physics with a lab.
COM-231 Public Speaking
MAT-152 Statistical Methods I or a college level statistics course
Place into ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry and MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra without a corequisite-see policy for details

CNA: June 15- see specification in policy
TEAS: Must score proficient: 58.7 or higher
SON CE Coursework: Additional points will be awarded for completion of the Continuing Education course: SON-3001-Foundations of Sonography-Maximum Hours: 19-(This course is designed to provide prospective students with an overview of the sonography profession, academic necessities, clinical requirements and professional demands of a practicing clinical requirements and professional demands of a practicing clinical sonographer. The course will include topics such as related medical terminology, professional environment and ethics, the history of ultrasound in medicine, sonographic specialties and an analysis of the role of the sonographer in patient care. Upon completion, the learner will be prepared to describe the role of a sonographer in the clinical setting and the various applications of diagnostic ultrasound in medicine), and/or SON-3100-Introduction: Medical Sonography-Maximum Hours: 77-(This course is designed to provide an introduction to medical sonography. Topics include applications, sonographic terminology, history, patient care, ethics, and basic skills. Course work will include lab and clinical activities. Upon completion, students should be able to define professionalism and sonographic applications and perform basic patient care skills and preliminary scanning techniques.

Step I-A: College Applicant and Program Admission Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to enter the program required gateway (college-level) English (ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry) and Math (MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy) or (MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra) courses without a co-requisite or have successfully passed English and Math transition course(s) prior to entry into the program.

If you are not a current JCC student, complete the Johnston Community College Application. (If you are a current JCC student, please proceed to step 11-you have already completed this step).
Applicants must complete the Residency Determination and online Admissions application to JCC at https://www.johnstoncc.edu/_future-students/admissions/apply-now.aspx
If you have not been enrolled at JCC within the last 12 months, you must reapply to the College.
Official high school or official high school equivalency transcript and official transcripts on file in Student Services.
Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by a JCC recognized evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Information in the College catalog.
Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent as recognized by the State of North Carolina before entering the program.
Complete the College placement test (if required) or meet test exemption requirements.
Placement: Applicants must place into ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry and MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra without a corequisite. If an applicant is required to take a co-requisite course along with the program level English and/or Math, and is enrolled in that course at the time of the program application deadline, they will be eligible to be considered. The course must be passed with a “C” or higher to remain eligible for admission. Applicants who do not pass the course with a “C” or higher will not be eligible for program admission.
Applicants must have a minimum of 2.8 or higher cumulative college grade point average.
Applicant must maintain a minimum of 2.8 or higher cumulative grade point average to enter the Sonography Program.
PC-19 Grading:
The JCC Sonography program is aware of the PC-19 grading system for 9-11th graders and non-graduating seniors implemented during the 2020-2021 Academic School Year which allowed students to either:
(1) accept the numerical grade for a course (as of March 13, 2020) or, if they were meeting course expectations,
(2) to accept a grade of PC-19 which would not be calculated as part of their GPA.
The Sonography program will accept a grade of PC-19 for any students applying to the program who meet our minimum GPA requirements. All other students will need to take a college level course equivalent and achieve a C or better in the course to be considered for admission.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores: (5-year limit on scores). If you graduated from a high school in the United States TOEFL scores are not required.
Minimum score of 550 required for admission to JCC.
For specific details, see International Student information on the college website or College Catalog.
Attendance in a MANDATORY seated or virtual Health Science Information Session is required.
Applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Health Science Navigator at rngregory@johnstoncc.edu.

Step I-B: Prerequisites

Deadline Date: Courses May 15th

Official transcripts for prerequisite courses must be on file in Student Services by May 20th
Prerequisites: Must be completed by May 15th of the admitting year with a minimum grade of “C” or better. Applicant must show proof of current enrollment in the final required prerequisites when submitting the program application.
- BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology or both BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I & BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II
- PHY-110 Conceptual Physics & PHY-110A Conceptual Physics Lab or college level physics with lab
- COM-231 Public Speaking
- MAT-152 Statistical Methods I or a college level statistics course
- CNA I Certification with current listing on the NCNA (Certified by June 15 of admitting year)
  - Complete a North Carolina state approved Nurse Aide I course to include theory, lab, and clinical components. Challenging the NA I examination will not meet this requirement.
  - Current (active) listing on the NCNA registry by June 15 with no substantiated findings of resident abuse, resident neglect, or misappropriation of resident property in a nursing facility.
  - CNA is not required for applicants holding an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Nursing or an Allied Health Degree¹ and are currently certified or applicants currently enrolled in the final semester of a Nursing or Allied Health Profession¹. Applicants enrolled in the final semester of a nursing or allied health program must provide a letter from the program director verifying enrollment and anticipated graduation date. Note: State-approved high school Nurse Aide training programs meet the same standard as all other state-approved Nurse Aide I training programs in North Carolina.

¹: Eligible Allied Health Profession Degree: Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Sonography, Paramedic, A.A.S. Nuclear Medicine, A.A.S Surgical Technologist, LPN, and Certified CMA. Additional healthcare professions with direct patient care will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Step II: Program Application and ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills

Submit Sonography Program Application-The deadline to apply and have all contingent admission requirements completed (Steps I and II) and submitted to the Health Science Student Navigator jcchealthprograms@johnstoncc.edu is March 1st. If the deadline falls on a weekend, all materials and documents are due the Friday before the stated deadline. Only completed packets can be processed.
The following must also be included with the Sonography Program Application:
Nursing Assistant I: Complete or show enrollment in a North Carolina state approved Nurse Aide I course and current (active) listing on the NCNA registry by June 15th of the admitting year with no substantiated findings of resident abuse, resident neglect, or misappropriation of resident property in a nursing facility.
Note: A copy of the certificate of completion OR transcript OR registration form showing current enrollment in an approved program OR a letter (on official letterhead) from the NCNA showing completion of an approved program must be submitted with the Sonography Application form. An approved program will have classroom, laboratory, and clinical components. Challenging the Nurse Aide, I examination will not meet this requirement.
OR
- Transcript of Degree or Diploma for an eligible Allied Health Profession and copy of current license/certification (See Step 1-B for list of eligible degrees)
Official transcripts of all Colleges attended on file in Student Services by the program application deadline date of March 1 for points to be considered on point ranking. (NOTE: if you are enrolled in prerequisite courses in the spring semester, you must submit an additional college transcript by May 15-see Step 1-B).
- Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: www.jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
Complete the ATI TEAS TEST:
- ATI TEAS TEST Version 7 is required. ATI website for additional information. www.atitesting.com
JCC offers TEAS testing; however, the College does accept transfer scores from ATI.
- Please note only scores from ATI are accepted.
- Applicants must sent their official score transcript via ATI to Johnston CC ADN for program consideration.
- Applicants must achieve a minimum of 58.7 - proficient on the overall adjusted individual score of the TEAS test to be considered for admission.
- TEAS scores are valid for three (3) years and must be completed and submitted to JCC by the application deadline date.
- View the JCC Jaguar Tutoring and ATI website for additional information. www.atitesting.com

Step III: Ranking and Notification of Admission Status

Students are ranked objectively and anonymously using the point ranking from highest to the lowest.
Points are awarded for the following (must be completed by the application deadline date to be considered for points)
- TEAS scores
- Courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher by the application deadline date
  - MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra
  - ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry
  - ENG-112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines
  - PSY-150 General Psychology
  - PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics
  - MED-120 Survey of Medical Terminology or MED-121 Medical Terminology I
- Successful completion of taken within 3 years at JCC will provide additional points.
- If applying to Cardiovascular Sonography-successful completion of SON-3000-Foundations of Sonography--Maximum Hours: 19-(This course is designed to provide prospective students with an overview of the sonography profession, academic necessities, clinical requirements and professional demands of a practicing clinical requirements and professional demands of a practicing clinical sonographer. The course will include topics such as related medical terminology, professional environment and ethics, the history of ultrasound in medicine, sonographic specialties and an analysis of the role of the sonographer in patient care. Upon completion, the learner will be prepared to describe the role of a sonographer in the clinical setting and the various applications of diagnostic ultrasound in medicine), and/or SON-3100-Introduction: Medical Sonography-Maximum Hours: 77-(This course is designed to provide an introduction to medical sonography. Topics include applications, sonographic terminology, history, patient care, ethics, and basic skills. Course work will include lab and clinical activities. Upon completion, students should be able to define professionalism and sonographic applications and perform basic patient care skills and preliminary scanning techniques), and EKG certification will provide additional points.
- If two or more applicants have the same number of points; ATI TEAS scores will determine the final ranking.
Applicants are notified of contingent acceptance in April.
- Applicants contingently accepted will move to Step IV.
- Applicants not accepted may be placed on an alternative list (for the current admitting year only) or not accepted.
- Applicants not accepted may schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss other educational opportunities or continue with college course work and reapply the next year.
- Program applications are not carried over from one year to the next. They must be submitted each year to be considered.
- Johnston Community College does not create a waiting list for the Sonography Program.

Step IV: Acceptance

Those students contingently accepted to the Sonography program in Step III must:
- Return acceptance to the Health Science Student Navigator, rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, within five (5) business days of the date of the emailed notification.
  - After five business days, the applicant will lose their seat and the next applicant on the list will be contacted.
- Attend a mandatory orientation as designated in June.
- Provide documentation of satisfactory physical and emotional health and current immunizations after receipt of conditional acceptance and prior to final admission into the Sonography program.
  - The physical form will be provided upon acceptance.
- Provide documentation of program-required immunizations as noted in the HWHS Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement. https://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/health-sciences/HWHS-Clinical-Requirements-2022-2023.pdf
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification: Provide evidence of current CPR certification by the American Heart Association at the Healthcare Provider level (adult, child, & infant) and maintain CPR certification while enrolled in the Sonography program.
- Background Check and Drug Screen: Submit to criminal background checks and initial and random drug screenings as directed by affiliation clinical agencies.
  - Criminal background checks and drug screenings are completed through the College’s designated service provider and the student incurs costs.
  - Clinical agencies may require criminal background checks and drug screenings every six months while enrolled in the program.
  - Information obtained from the criminal background checks and drug screenings could jeopardize the student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and will result in the inability of the student to complete the program or become ARRT certified***.
Provide evidence of individual medical insurance coverage.

Application for Certification-Ethics Requirements

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The application for certification examination with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography adheres to standards set forth in their compliance policies for certification. Individuals/Applicants who engage in any conduct or activities that violate the ARDMS compliance policies will be subject to sanctions by this certification agency. Please refer to www.ardms.org for further information on the Compliance Policies.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

The application for certification examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) contains questions in regards to the following:

Has the applicant ever been charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (including court convictions and military court-martial)?
Has the applicant ever had disciplinary actions from a certification or regulatory board in regards to a professional license, permit, registration or certification?
Has the applicant ever voluntarily withdrawn- or been suspended, dismissed, or expelled from an educational program that you attended in order to meet ARRT certification requirements? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, the ARRT may deny an application for certification based on these questions. If a student has question of their eligibility for certification, a pre-application process is available by the ARRT.

Please refer to www.arrt.org for further information.

Both ARDMS and ARRT certification agencies have ethics review preapplication options to determine eligibility for certification.

Some states require State Licensure. Students would need to inquire with the specific agency of the state requesting licensure for requirements.

Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Undocumented Students Per State Board of Community College Code 1D-SBCC 400.2

DACA Students

DACA students may not be eligible to sit for licensure but are not prohibited from enrolling in a health science program that leads to licensure. However, acceptance into the college does not guarantee acceptance to a specific program. DACA students must meet all of the program requirements for consideration and acceptance as does any other student.

Undocumented Students

Undocumented students are not eligible to apply to a health science program. According to NC and Federal Law, undocumented students are not eligible for NC professional licensure.

This policy is subject to change without notice based upon federal and state regulations.

Computed Tomography Program

Candidates for admission must be registered or registry-eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography, radiation therapy or nuclear medicine technology. Nuclear medicine technology applicants may also be registered or registry eligible by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Regardless of the supporting imaging program, applicants who have completed a supporting imaging program must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on all program course work. Students enrolled in a supporting imaging program at the time of application must have a 2.5 GPA on all course work through the fall term of their final year. Program participants must show evidence of supporting program certification to receive their CT certificate.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants who complete Step I by March 1 for the Summer-Fall term (July-December) or by October 1 for the Spring Summer term (January-June) will receive priority placement at clinical sites based on ranking. Applications submitted after these dates will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent upon the availability of remaining clinical sites. applying for the spring term must submit all documents in Step I by October 1.

Send all documents to: Domonique Hall, 225 Tarboro St., Rocky Mount, NC 27801.

Step I: Application Process

Submit:

Online ECC application for admission: www.edgecombecc.edu
Completed ECC CT program application: www.edgecombecc.edu
Applying for spring-summer (January - June): Preference given to applications received by November 30
Applying for summer-fall (July - December): Preference given to applications received by March 1
Official high school transcripts or equivalency
Official transcripts of all prior college course work (current)
Verification of ARRT/other registration (if applicable)

Step II: Ranking

Eligible applicants are ranked based on the categories listed on the “Applicant Points Explanation Sheet.” Eligibility is based on GPA and availability of all supporting documentation required in Step I.

Step III: Conditional Acceptance

Eligible applicants will receive a letter of conditional acceptance, a medical form, drug screen, background screen, and Healthcare Provider CPR instructions.
Accept or reject the seat in writing to the CT/MRI Admissions Counselor
Complete the medical form, background, drug screen, and CPR requirements by the deadlines

Step IV: Clinical Placement & Final Acceptance

Applicants who meet the clinical agency’s employee health standards, background and drug screen requirements will be notified of final acceptance.

Cosmetology

Applicants are admitted under provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Cosmetology program as specified in the Johnston Community College Catalog. Applicants are selected based on a first come first served system. The College offers a Certificate, Diploma, and Degree options full-time during the day.
Meet health standards specific to the occupation.
Must have at least a 9th grade reading level.
A cosmetology student transferring to Johnston Community College from another cosmetology art school must complete at least 500 hours at JCC.

Early Childhood Education

Students are required to submit a valid NC DCDEE Qualifying Letter of their certified criminal history check from the NC DCDEE online link/portal. This requires logging into the NC DCDEE Works to register and submit the fees for the criminal background check with a completed fingerprint card. As required in Section 2700 of Subchapter 3U- Child Day Care Rules on Criminal Records Check. The student will incur the cost of the criminal background checks.
Students may be required to submit to initial & random drug screenings as directed by affiliating practicum and volunteer sites. The student will incur the cost of the drug screenings.
JCC Early Childhood Education students in the AAS degree are required to take EDU practicum course at JCC. These courses cannot be transferred from other colleges.
The student may be required to furnish a statement signed by a licensed physician that indicates the student is emotionally and physically fit to care for children and an initial test showing the student to be free of active tuberculosis as well as other requirements before observing, volunteering or completing practicum in a licensed childcare program or public school.
Information obtained from the criminal background checks, health records, and drug screenings could jeopardize the student's ability to participate in volunteering and practicum experiences in an early childhood setting and would result in the inability of the student to complete the program.
Students with a felony conviction will not be permitted in early learning centers to complete field experiences required in a majority of the EDU courses which will prevent them from earning any of the certificates, diploma or degrees.

Elementary Residency Licensure

The Residency Licensure Certificate program is designed for college graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field and desire to become an elementary education teacher. For admission into the program, the candidate must:

Must be a U.S. citizen, or eligible for employment.
Have completed a bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 GPA or higher.
Have completed 24 hours of coursework in the requested licensure area or passed the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE) required content area examination(s) for the requested licensure area.
Letter of employment or promised placement from the PSU/LEA
Completed professional development training required by the PSU/LEA.

Students admitted to the Residency Licensure Certificate program are required to hold a bachelor’s degree and therefore, would not be eligible for federal financial assistance. Students may apply for local scholarships and grants.

Teacher Preparation

Student must complete the Johnston County Public Schools requirements for a Substitute Teacher before are permitted to complete the lab experience required in these courses. https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/Page/12427
Students with a felony conviction will not be permitted in JCPS to complete field experiences required in the EDU courses which will prevent them from earning the degree or obtaining employment with any school district.
Lab experiences for the EDU courses are required to be completed in the Johnston County Public Schools unless permission is granted by another school district prior to the start of the EDU course.

Emergency Medical Science

Applicants are admitted under provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Associate Degree Emergency Medical Science Program as specified in the Johnston Community College Catalog. Applicants are selected based on their achievement potential using previous academic records and based on the number of available seats in the program.

For a student to be considered for admission to the EMS Program, the applicant must complete Phases I and II below. Applicants can test for the NC Emergency Medical Technician certification after successfully completing the first semester.

Advanced Placement

Johnston Community College Associate Degree EMS offers two options for advanced placement admission. The student may be transferring credit from an approved EMS program at another institution, or the student is a certified EMS Provider who meets one of the following admission criteria:

Students currently holding a valid NC EMT certification will be credited with EMS-110 EMT.
Students currently holding a valid NC Advanced EMT certification will be credited with EMS-110 EMT and EMS-122 EMS Clinical Practicum I. (Such students must also meet with the clinical coordinator to demonstrate EMT and Advanced EMT skill proficiencies before being allowed to continue with higher level EMS clinical courses.)

Students applying for advanced placement must have completed ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry, MAT-110 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy, and EMS education courses in the program of study up to the point of transfer, to be considered. Students who have previously successfully completed EMS education courses at another institution may choose or be required to audit specific courses at the discretion of the EMS faculty.

Phase I: Application and Admission Process

Submit a completed application to Johnston Community College
Official transcripts from high school or GED scores and all colleges sent to the College.
All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by a JCC recognized evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details see International Transcript Credit Information in the College catalog.
Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent, as recognized by the State of North Carolina, before entering the Associate Degree EMS Program
Maintained a 2.0 or higher-grade point average
Complete the College placement test or meet test exemption requirements.
Have passed a general biology course at the high school or college level.
Place into ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry and MAT-110 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy.
Complete an interview with an admissions counselor after completing the College placement test and or all official College transcripts have been received by the College. All transcripts must be on file to complete the interview.

(Applicants must complete all of Phase I and meet admission requirements to advance to Phase II)

Phase II: Program Application and Notification and Acceptance

Submit a program specific application by May 1 of the admitting year. The college reserves the right to extend the application deadline when warranted. Program specific applications are available beginning September 1 of the prior admitting year in the Student Services Office. Twenty-five students are admitted each fall on a first come, first served basis. Applications must be submitted to the Admissions Office with the following items listed:
Copy of counselor interview summary
Applicants are notified by mail of their acceptance.
Must attend a program orientation in July of the admitting year by the Program Director or designee. You will receive a letter providing additional information in late May. Due to the demand of health science programs, students are encouraged to complete advising and registration at the program orientation. To secure their position in the program students are encouraged to have met their financial obligations to the College after registering for classes.
Show documentation of physical and emotional health by the student’s primary care provider. (College approved forms will be distributed at orientation). Completion of all forms (medical, criminal background checks and drug screening) are due in the first semester.

Students admitted to the Associate Degree Emergency Medical Services Program at Johnston Community College will submit to criminal background checks and drug screening upon admission to the program and random drug screening as directed by affiliating agencies. Information obtained from the criminal background check could jeopardize the student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and would result in the inability of the student to complete the program. Clinical agencies may require criminal background checks and drug screening every 6 months while enrolled in the program.

The application for certification examination with the North Carolina Office of EMS inquires whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor/felony including minor traffic violations. If the answer is “yes” the applicant is asked to provide an explanation. This question is asked because of the legal requirements for becoming a certified EMT or Paramedic in North Carolina. Similar requirements exist in other states. Individuals applying for an EMS certification in the state of North Carolina are subject to the provision of the North Carolina general Statues on Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Rules found in section 10A NCAC 13P.

Note: Having a criminal history, including felony conviction, does not necessarily preclude an individual from applying for or receiving a North Carolina EMS certification. The NC Office of EMS will evaluate individuals on a case-by-case basis, but only after that individual has completed an approved educational course, passed a state certification exam and applied for certification.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Candidates for admission must be registered or registry-eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, or sonography. Nuclear medicine technology applicants may also be registered or registry eligible by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Sonography applicants may also be registered or registry eligible by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Regardless of the supporting imaging program, applicants that have completed a supporting imaging program must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on all program course work. Students enrolled in a supporting imaging program at the time of application must have a 2.5 GPA on all course work through the fall term of their final year. Program participants must show evidence of supporting program certification to receive their MRI diploma.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants who complete Step 1 by March 1 will receive priority placement at clinical sites based on ranking. Applications submitted after March 1st will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent upon the availability of remaining clinical sites.

Send all documents to: Domonique Hall, 225 Tarboro St., Rocky Mount, NC 27801.

Step I: Application Process

Submit:

Online ECC application for admission: www.edgecombecc.edu
Completed MRI program application: www.edgecombecc.edu
Official high school transcript or equivalency
Official transcript from an approved Radiography/Imaging Program that includes the fall semester of your senior year
Official transcripts supporting all other college courses
Verification of ARRT/other registration (if applicable)

Step II: Ranking

The MRI program has a points-based acceptance process. Applicants will be ranked based on the categories listed on the applicant points explanation sheet. In order to receive points in a category, applicants must send supporting documentation with the other documents required in Step I by March 1.

Step III: Conditional Acceptance

Eligible applicants will receive a letter of conditional acceptance, a medical form, drug screen, background screen, and Healthcare Provider CPR instructions.
Accept or reject the seat in writing to the MRI Admissions Counselor
Complete the medical form, background, drug screen, and CPR requirements by the deadlines

Step IV: Clinical Placement & Final Acceptance

Applicants who meet the clinical agency’s employee health standards, background and drug screen requirements will be notified of final acceptance.

Mammography

The Mammography program at Johnston Community College is a two (2) semester certificate that will provide a registered radiologic technologist with the didactic and clinical experience to become a registered mammographer. This program will be offered online with the exception of lab and clinical hours. A limited number of applicants will be admitted under the provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Mammography Certificate program. The guidelines, deadline dates, and admission policies apply to all applicants equally. Applicants are selected based on their academic records and the maximum number of seats determined by clinical space availability on a first come first serve basis. All applicants must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average.

At the completion of the Mammography program, graduates will meet the Mammography Quality Standards Act training requirements and are eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Mammography.

The deadline to apply and have all contingent admission requirements completed (Phases I and II) is June 15th by 5:00 p.m. of the admitting year. If the application falls on a weekend, the submission is due by the Friday before the stated deadline date at 3:00 p.m.
It is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that all requirements are met by the established deadline (including submission of TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) scores, transcripts, etc.). Program deadlines, guidelines, and policies apply equally to all students; thus, there can be no exceptions.
Both Phases I and II are completed by the applicant and must be completed by the specified deadline date. Please note: Waiting until the deadline to complete Phase I will impact the applicant’s ability to obtain the admissions process by the deadline date.

Phase I: College Application and Program Admission Requirements

Complete Johnston Community College Application.
Applicants must complete the Residency Determination and online Admissions application to JCC at https://www.johnstoncc.edu/_future-students/admissions/apply-now.aspx
If you have not been enrolled at JCC within the last 12 months, you must reapply to the College.
Official high school or official high school equivalency transcript on file in Student Services.
Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by a JCC recognized evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Information in the College catalog.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores: (5-year limit on scores). If you graduated from a high school in the United States TOEFL scores are not required. For specific details, see International Student information on the College website or in the College catalog.
Must hold an Associate Degree in Radiography and ARRT certification in Radiography or enrolled in the last semester of an accredited Radiography program. Applicants in the last semester of the Radiography program must provide a letter from their Program Director and be ARRT certified prior to August 1 of admitting year.

Phase II: Program Application

Submit Mammography program application along with proof of ARRT certification in Radiography or a letter from radiography program director indicating status in the program.
Official transcripts of all Colleges attended on file in Student Services.
- Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
Documentation of a confirmed clinical site placement for clinical affiliate sponsor if choosing your own clinical affiliate.

Phase III: Notification of Admissions Status

Applicants are notified of contingent acceptance.
- Applicants contingently accepted will move to Phase IV.
- Applicants not accepted may be placed on an alternative list (for the current admitting year only) or not accepted.
- Applicants not accepted may schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss other educational opportunities or continue with college course work and reapply the next year.
- Program applications are not carried over from one year to the next. They must be submitted each year to be considered.
- Johnston Community College does not create a waiting list for the Mammography Program.

Phase IV: Acceptance

Those students contingently accepted to the Mammography program in Phase III must:

Return acceptance to the Health Science Student Navigator, rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, within five (5) business days of the date of notification via email/letter.
Attend a mandatory orientation as designated.
Provide documentation of satisfactory physical and emotional health and current immunizations prior to clinical experiences.
- The physical form will be provided upon acceptance.
Provide documentation of program-required immunizations as noted in the HWHS Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement.
https://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/health-sciences/HWHS-Clinical-Requirements-2022-2023.pdf
Basic Life Support/CPR certification: Provide evidence of current CPR certification by the American Heart Association at the Healthcare Provider level (adult, child, & infant) and maintain CPR certification while enrolled in the Mammography program.
Background Check and Drug Screen: Submit to criminal background checks and initial and random drug screenings as directed by affiliation clinical agencies.
Criminal background checks and drug screenings are completed through the College’s designated service provider and the student incurs costs.
Clinical agencies may require criminal background checks and drug screenings every six months while enrolled in the program.
Information obtained from the criminal background checks and drug screenings could jeopardize the student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and will result in the inability of the student to complete the program or become ARRT certified***.
Provide evidence of individual medical insurance coverage.

Application for Certification-Ethics Requirements

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT)

The application for certification examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) contains questions in regards to the following:

Has the applicant ever been charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (including court convictions and military court-martial)?
Has the applicant ever had disciplinary actions from a certification board or regulatory in regards to a professional license, permit, registration or certification?
Has the applicant ever been suspended, dismissed, or expelled from an educational program that you attended in order to meet ARRT certification requirements?
- If the answer is yes to any of these questions, the ARRT may deny an application for certification based on these questions. If a student has a question of their eligibility for certification, a pre-application process is available by the ARRT.
- Please refer to www.arrt.org for further information.
- Some states require State Licensure. Students would need to inquire with the specific agency of the state requesting licensure of requirements.

Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Undocumented Students Per State Board of Community College Code 1D-SBCC 400.2

DACA Students

DACA students may not be eligible to sit for licensure but are not prohibited from enrolling in a health science program that leads to licensure. However, acceptance into the college does not guarantee acceptance to a specific program. DACA students must meet all of the program requirements for consideration and acceptance as does any other student.

Undocumented Students

Undocumented students are not eligible to apply to a health science program. According to NC and Federal Law, undocumented students are not eligible for NC professional licensure.

This policy is subject to change without notice based upon federal and state regulations.

Medical Assisting

Applicants are admitted under the provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Medical Assisting Program as specified in the Johnston Community College Catalog. Applicants are selected on a first-come basis. The Medical Assisting program offers a Diploma and an Associate Degree option during the day. Applicants have the option of enrolling in the College any semester to begin taking Pre-Medical Assisting classes or meeting program admission requirements.

The deadline to apply and have all admission items completed is April 1st by 5:00 pm of the admitting year. (Deadline is subject to be extended – Please contact the Health Sciences Student Navigator at: rngregory@johnstoncc.edu)

For a student to be considered for admission to the Medical Assisting Program, Phase I must be completed prior to 5:00 pm, April 1st, 2022, of the year of application entrance. If the deadline falls on a weekend, all materials and documents are due the Friday before the deadline.

The College reserves the right to extend the application deadline when warranted.

Phase I: Application and Admission Process

Johnston Community College Application: Applicants must complete the Residence and College application on-line at www.johnstoncc.edu
Official transcripts from high school and all colleges sent to JCC. Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent, as recognized by the State of North Carolina, before entering the Medical Assisting Program.
All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by a JCC recognized evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Information in the College catalog.
Complete the Virtual Health Science Information Session to receive, complete and submit the Medical Assisting Application. https://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/health-sciences/info-sessions-health-sciences.aspx

5.5. Demonstrate college readiness for gateway English (ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry) and gateway Math (MAT-110 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy) by completing one of the following steps prior to applying to the Medical Assisting program:

Graduated from a US high school with an unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher within the last (10) years at program entrance.
Transfer college credit for English and Math equivalent to program requirements.
Hold an associate or bachelor’s degree from a recognized accredited college.
Complete ENG-002-tier 2 orBSP-4002 Transition English and MAT-003-tier 1 or BSP-4003 Transition Math is required to meet RISE English and Math placement.
Provide placement test scores taken in the last (10) years from other colleges attended.
Applicants with previous college credit must have a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average at the last college attended (including JCC) and have met college readiness for ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry and MAT-110 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy.

Applicants must complete all of Phase I to advance to Phase II

Phase II: Program Application and Notification of Acceptance

Submit Medical Assisting Application (can only be received by attending virtual information session in Phase I) Medical Assisting Applications are available beginning September 1st of the prior admitting year. Applications must be submitted to the Health Science Student Navigator, rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, no later than 5:00 pm on April 1st of the admitting year.
Applicants will receive notification if accepted into the program by late May or early June. Applicants not admitted will be placed on stand-by.

The student accepted to the Medical Assisting Program must:

Return acceptance to the Health Science Student Navigator, rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, within five (5) days of the date of notification via email/letter.
Attend a mandatory program orientation on the designated date.
Show documentation of physical and emotional health by the student’s primary care provider. (College approved forms will be distributed at orientation).
Show evidence of current Healthcare Provider CPR certification (infant, child, and adult) through the American Heart Association prior to entering the Medical Clinical externship, summer semester.
Submit criminal background checks and initial and random drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Criminal background checks and drug screenings must be completed through the College’s designated service provider. The student will incur the cost of the criminal background checks and drug screenings.

Information obtained from the criminal background checks and drug screenings could jeopardize the student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and would result in the inability of the student to complete the program.

The application for the certification examination with the AAMA contains questions as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony excluding minor traffic violations. If the answer is “yes” the applicant is asked to provide an explanation. The certification application also asks if a student has received sanctions that are result of a violation of academic honor codes based on these questions.

Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Note: Neither federal law nor North Carolina law permits undocumented individuals or those with DACA (deferred action for childhood arrivals) classification to receive professional licenses. See 8 U.S.C. § 1621(a) and (c)(1)(A). This does not prevent a DACA student from enrolling in a Health Science program but will prohibit the student from receiving a professional license. In addition, State Board of Community College Code 1D-SBCC 400.2 Students lawfully present in the United States shall have priority over any undocumented immigrant in any class or program of study when capacity limitations exist.

The College reserves the right to change any restrictions or program requirements at any time. Every effort is made to provide a one-year notice however, changes or revisions that occur as the result of accreditation or approval body standards and criteria may be implemented with limited notice.

Rev. 4/14, 4/15, 11/19, 3/20, 3/21, 4/22

North Carolina Truck Driver Training School

Have a completed DOT physical examination form no more than six months old and a Class A commercial driver’s license permit.
Obtain from the State Department of Motor Vehicles a copy of your seven-year motor vehicle record which cannot be more than three months old.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
Complete the JCC online admissions application.

This program is required to meet standards set by external licensing and/or accrediting bodies. As such, changes to admissions requirements, course requirements, completion requirements, and any other area of this program may occur with little or no notice to current or prospective students.

Radiography

The Associate Degree Radiography program at Johnston Community College is a 2-year program completed over five (5) semesters. Students are admitted to the program in the fall semester of each year. The Radiography program has a limited enrollment number and meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants have the option to enroll in the College any semester to take prerequisite or general education courses listed in the Radiography plan of study.

Applicants are admitted under the provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Radiography Program as specified in the Johnston Community College Catalog. The guidelines, deadline dates, and admission policies apply to all applicants equally. Applicants are selected based on academic records, admission testing, and the maximum number of seats available as approved by the JRCERT.

Associate Degree Radiography

Application Deadline: March 1-Includes Steps I and II of the admissions policy
GPA: 2.0 Cumulative at last college attended or 2.8 Cumulative High School at last attended
Prerequisite Coursework: Completed two (2) high school or college level science courses with lab component with a grade of C or higher (must be from 2 of the 3 categories below):
- General Biology (Anatomy & Physiology does not meet this requirement)
- General Chemistry
- General Physics
  Place into ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry and MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy without a corequisite-see policy for details
CNA, Job Shadowing, Medical Terminology: Additional points will be awarded for completion of CNA/Job Shadowing experiences and/or college-level medical terminology course-see details in the policy.
TEAS: Overall TEAS score will be used in point ranking- There is no cut off score required to be considered.

Step I: College Applicant and Program Admission Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to enter the program required gateway (college-level) English (ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry) and Math (MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy) courses without a co-requisite or have successfully passed English and Math transition course(s) prior to entry into the program.

If you are not a current JCC student, complete Johnston Community College Application. (If you are a current JCC student, please proceed to step II-you have already completed this step).
- If you have not been enrolled at JCC within the last 12 months, you must reapply to the College.
- Applicants must complete the Residency Determination and online Admissions application to JCC at https://www.johnstoncc.edu/_future-students/admissions/apply-now.aspx
Official high school or official high school equivalency transcript on file in Student Services.
- Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by a JCC recognized evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript information in the College catalog.
Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent as recognized by the State of North Carolina before entering the program.
Complete the College placement test (if required) or meet test exemption requirements.
Show completion of two (2) of the following science courses with a lab component.
- high school or college level general biology course (with a lab) with a grade of “C” or higher1
  and/or
- high school or college level chemistry course (with a lab) with a grade of “C” or higher (CHM 090 does not meet the Chemistry requirement)
  and/or
- high school or college level physics course (with a lab) with a grade of “C” or higher

¹: The Anatomy and Physiology courses in the Radiography program of study will not satisfy this science course requirement (BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I and/or BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II)

Placement: Applicants must place into ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry and MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy without a corequisite. If an applicant is required to take a co-requisite course along with the program level English and/or Math, and is enrolled in that course at the time of the program application deadline, they will be eligible to be considered. The course must be passed with a “C” or higher to remain eligible for admission. Applicants who do not pass the course with a “C” or higher will not be eligible for program admission.
Applicants must have a minimum of 2.0 or higher cumulative college grade point average at the last college attended.
- Applicant must maintain a minimum of 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average to enter the Radiography Program.
If no college course work, a 2.8 or higher cumulative high school grade point average at last attended high school is required.
PC-19 Grading:
- The JCC Radiography program is aware of the PC-19 grading system for 9-11th graders and non-graduating seniors implemented during the 2020-2021 Academic School Year which allowed students to either:
  - (1) accept the numerical grade for a course (as of March 13, 2020) or, if they were meeting course expectations,
  - (2) to accept a grade of PC-19 which would not be calculated as part of their GPA.
- The Radiography program will accept a grade of PC-19 for any students applying to the program who meet our minimum GPA requirements. All other students will need to take a college level course equivalent and achieve a C or better in the course to be considered for admission.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores: (5-year limit on scores). If you graduated from a high school in the United States TOEFL scores are not required.
- Minimum score of 550 required for admission to JCC.
- For specific details, see International Student information on the college website or College Catalog.
Attend a MANDATORY seated or virtual Health Science Information Session.
Applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Health Science Navigator, rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, to discuss program requirements.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete either job shadowing or a North Carolina approved Nurse Aide I course and current listing on the NCNAR for additional points on the point ranking. Additional points can also be received for completing an approved college level medical terminology course. All documentation for points must be received by the March 1 deadline date to obtain points on the point ranking.
- Job Shadowing: Applicants may complete eight documented job shadowing hours in the summer or early fall prior to applying to the program. Job shadowing experience for extra points in Radiography is required to be completed at a hospital or free-standing imaging facility. Documentation signed by the clinical facility. This documentation can be on facility letterhead or a form for documentation can be provided by emailing the radiography program director at apjackson@johnstoncc.edu
- Nursing Assistant I (CNA)¹: Complete a North Carolina state approved Nurse Aide I course and currently listing on the NCNA by March 1 of the admitting year with no substantiated findings of resident abuse, resident neglect or misappropriation of resident property in a Nursing Facility. An approved program will have classroom, laboratory and clinical components. Challenging the Nurse Aide I examination will not meet this requirement.

¹: Points for CNA maybe be substituted for an applicant with a Degree or Diploma in an eligible Allied Health Profession with a current license/certification in that specialty. Allied Health Profession Degree or Diplomas with a current license/certification include: Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Sonography, Paramedic, A.A.S., Nuclear Medicine, A.A.S Surgical Technologist, LPN, and CMA. Additional healthcare professions with direct patient care will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Step II: Program Application and ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills

Submit Radiography Program Application-The deadline to apply and have all contingent admission requirements completed (Steps I and II) and sent to the Health Science Navigator, rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, deadline is March 1st of the admitting year. If the deadline falls on a weekend, all materials and documents are due the Friday before the stated deadline. Only completed packets (JCC application/transcripts/Radiography Application) can be processed.
Official transcripts of all Colleges attended on file in Student Services by the program application deadline date of March 1.
- Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or sent electronically directly to the College. Electronic transcripts may be sent to: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu
Complete the ATI TEAS Test:
- ATI TEAS Test Version 7 is required.
- JCC offers TEAS testing. However, the College does accept transfer scores from ATI.
  - Please note only scores from ATI are accepted.
  - Applicants must send their official score transcript via ATI to Johnston CC ADN for program consideration.
- The overall adjusted individual TEAS score is used in point ranking.
- TEAS scores are valid for three (3) years and must be completed and submitted to JCC by the application deadline date.
- View the JCC Jaguar Tutoring and ATI website for additional information. www.atitesting.com

Step III: Ranking and Notification of Admission Status

Students are ranked objectively and anonymously using the point ranking from highest to the lowest.
Points are awarded for the following (must be completed by the application deadline date to be considered for points)
- TEAS scores (overall adjusted individual score)
- Courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher
  - BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I
  - BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II
  - MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra
  - ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry
  - ENG-112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines
  - PSY-150 General Psychology
  - PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics
  - MED-120 Survey of Medical Terminology or MED-121 Medical Terminology I
- Completion of Job Shadow or Nursing Assistant 1 with CNA certification as specified
- If two or more applicants have the same number of points; ATI TEAS scores will determine the final ranking.
Applicants are notified of contingent acceptance in April.
- Applicants contingently accepted will move to Step IV.
- Applicants not accepted may be placed on an alternative list (for the current admitting year ONLY) or not accepted.
- Applicants not accepted may schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss other educational opportunities or continue with college course work and reapply the next year.
- Program applications are not carried over from one year to the next. They must be submitted each year to be considered.
- Johnston Community College does not create a waiting list for the Radiography Program.

Step IV: Acceptance

Those students contingently accepted to the Radiography program in Step III must:

Return acceptance to the Health Science Student Navigator, rngregory@johnstoncc.edu, within five (5) business days of the emailed notification
- After five business days, the applicant will lose their seat and the next applicant on the list will be contacted.
Attend a mandatory orientation as designated in June.
Provide documentation of satisfactory physical and emotional health and current immunizations after receipt of conditional acceptance and prior to final admission into the Radiography program.
- The physical form will be provided upon acceptance.
Provide documentation of program-required immunizations as noted in the HWHS Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement. https://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/health-sciences/HWHS-Clinical-Requirements-2022-2023.pdf
Basic Life Support/CPR certification: Provide evidence of current CPR certification by the American Heart Association at the Healthcare Provider level (adult, child, & infant) and maintain CPR certification while enrolled in the Radiography program.
Background Check and Drug Screen: Submit to criminal background checks and initial and random drug screenings as directed by affiliation clinical agencies.
- Criminal background checks and drug screenings are completed through the College’s designated service provider and the student incurs costs.
- Clinical agencies may require criminal background checks and drug screenings every six months while enrolled in the program.
- Information obtained from the criminal background checks and drug screenings could jeopardize the student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and will result in the inability of the student to complete the program or become ARRT certified***.
Provide evidence of individual medical insurance coverage.

Application for Certification-Ethics Requirements

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

The application for certification examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) contains questions in regards to the following:

Has the applicant ever been charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (including court convictions and military court-martial)?
Has the applicant ever had disciplinary actions from a certification board or regulatory in regards to a professional license, permit, registration or certification?
Has the applicant ever voluntarily withdrawn- or been suspended, dismissed, or expelled from an educational program that you attended in order to meet ARRT certification requirements?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions, the ARRT may deny an application for certification based on these questions. If a student has question of their eligibility for certification, a pre-application process is available by the ARRT.

Please refer to www.arrt.org for further information.

Some states require State Licensure. Students would need to inquire with the specific agency of the state requesting licensure for requirements.

Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Undocumented Students Per State Board of Community College Code 1D-SBCC 400.2

DACA Students

DACA students may not be eligible to sit for licensure but are not prohibited from enrolling in a health science program that leads to licensure. However, acceptance into the college does not guarantee acceptance to a specific program. DACA students MUST meet all of the program requirements for consideration and acceptance as does any other student.

Undocumented Students

Undocumented students are not eligible to apply to a health science program. According to NC and Federal Law, undocumented students are not eligible for NC professional licensure.

This policy is subject to change without notice based upon federal and state regulations.

Teacher Preparation

Student must complete the Johnston County Public Schools requirements for a Substitute Teacher before are permitted to complete the lab experience required in these courses. https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/Page/12427
Students with a felony conviction will not be permitted in JCPS to complete field experiences required in the EDU courses, which will prevent them from earning the degree or obtaining employment with any school district.
Lab experiences for the EDU courses are required to be completed in the Johnston County Public Schools unless permission is granted by another school district prior to the start of the EDU course.

Therapeutic Massage

Applicants are admitted under provision of the admission policies of Johnston Community College and the Therapeutic Massage program as specified in the Johnston Community College Catalog. Applicants are selected on the basis of achievement potential through the use of previous academic records and based on a first come first served system. The College offers a Certificate I and II and Diploma and Degree options full-time during the day.

Applicants can begin applying to the program September 1 of the prior year of admittance. Notification of acceptance begins March 1 of the admitting year. Applicants applying after the program is filled will be placed on a stand-by list by the date the Intent to Apply Form is received by the College. The College reserves the right to close receipt of the Intent to Apply Form when warranted.

Phase I: Application and Admission Process

Current application to Johnston Community College on file.
Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent, as recognized by the State of North Carolina, before entering the Therapeutic Massage Program.
Official transcripts from high school/GED scores and all colleges on file in Admissions office.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores: (5-year limit on scores). If you graduated from a high school in the United States TOEFL scores are not required. For specific details, see International Student information on the college website or College Catalog.
Meet course eligibility requirements to take gateway English (ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry).
Completed all admission steps required by the Admissions and Student Engagement Office.
Submit two (2) completed moral character reference forms to jcchealthprograms@johnstoncc.edu or klhurt@johnstoncc.edu (available on the Therapeutic Massage web-site.)
Student must have a cumulative college GPA of at least a 2.0 for program admission.

Phase II: Program Application and Notification and Acceptance

Submit a Program Application online at Therapeutic Massage webpage https://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/health-sciences/therapeutic-massage/index.aspx. Applicants meeting admission requirements are admitted on a first come first serve basis. Applicants are notified by e-mail of their acceptance and are required to return acceptance/intent to attend to jcchealthprograms@johnstoncc.edu or klhurt@johnstoncc.edu.
Must attend a program orientation held by the Program Director or her designee. You will receive an e-mail providing additional information about June Orientation and a user/password for the New Student Blackboard Shell. Due to the demand of health science programs, students are encouraged to complete advising and registration at the program orientation. To secure their position in the program students are encouraged to have met their financial obligations to the College after registering for classes.
Must show documentation of required immunizations, physical and emotional health by the student and primary care provider. Health Forms are available on the New student Blackboard Shell and in current document manager.
Must show evidence of current HealthCare Provider CPR through the American Heart Association by the first day of class.
Receive two one-hour massages for field of study (One Swedish & One Student Preference) and complete/submit massage documentation forms.
Must submit to criminal background checks and initial & random drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Criminal background checks and drug screenings must be completed through the college’s designated service provider. The student will incur the cost of the criminal background checks and drug screenings. Clinical agencies may require criminal background checks and drug screenings every 6 months while enrolled in the program.
Information obtained from the criminal background checks and drug screenings could jeopardize the student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and would result in the inability of the student to complete the program.

In addition, The North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy requires a criminal history check on all license applicants. (See § 90-629.1. The North Carolina Massage & Bodywork Practice Act) Prospective students should be advised that if the NC Board deems the applicant’s criminal history to be in question, that applicant may be denied a license to practice in North Carolina.

The College reserves the right to change any restrictions or program requirements at any time. Every effort is made to provide a one year notice: however, changes or revisions that occur as the result of accreditation or approval body standards and criteria may be implemented with limited time notice. 4/23

Career and College Promise

Session Law 2011-145, the Appropriations Act of 2011, authorized the North Carolina State Board of Education and the State Board of Community Colleges to establish the Career and College Promise program, effective January 1, 2012.

Career and College Promise provides educational opportunities for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Johnston Community College will offer the following three Career and College Promise pathways aligned with the K-12 curriculum and career and college ready standards adopted by the State Board of Education:

College Transfer Pathway – students are afforded up to 34 semester hours of community college credits towards the Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Engineering Degree, Associate in Arts Teacher Prep Degree, or Associate in Science Teacher Prep Degree tuition free.
Career and Technical Education Pathway – students earn community college course credits towards a job credential, certificate, or diploma in a technical career, tuition free.
Cooperative Innovative High School Programs – students begin earning community college course credits as a high school student by attending an approved Cooperative Innovative High School, tuition free (Early College Academy or Career and Technical Leadership Academy).

College Transfer Pathway

The College Transfer Pathway affords students up to 34 semester hours (from the Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation Degree, Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation Degree or Associate in Engineering Degree) of transfer courses to a NC public or participating private college or university, tuition free.

To be eligible for enrollment, a high school student must meet the following criteria:

Be a rising high school junior or senior;
Have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.8 (or higher) in high school courses; or
Demonstrate college readiness on an approved assessment or placement test. College readiness tests include PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, Pre-ACT, ACT, and RISE Placement Test. Other considerations and eligibility benchmarks include Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge International Examinations. A student must demonstrate college readiness in English, reading and mathematics.
Students must be enrolled in at least one high school course.

Juniors and seniors not meeting the above criteria may participate in CCP Career and Technical Education Pathways that do not include any UGETC courses with the recommendation of the high school principal.

Eligible gifted freshmen and sophomores may participate in CCP College Transfer pathways.

To be eligible for enrollment, the student must meet the following criteria.

Gifted status:
Local Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) plan in English/Reading and math or
Greater than 92nd percentile on an aptitude test and on an achievement test in English, reading, and math. Both tests must be listed in the Mental Measurements Yearbook (request referral from student's healthcare professional) and
Demonstrate college readiness on an approved assessment or placement test. College readiness tests include PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, Pre-ACT, ACT, and RISE Placement Test. Other considerations and eligibility benchmarks include Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge International Examinations. A student must demonstrate college readiness in English, reading and mathematics.
Complete a CCP Freshman/Sophomore College Transfer Pathway Participation Form
Participate in a mandatory pre-enrollment advising session with a CCP advisor.

CCP CT Pathway course offerings are limited for freshmen and sophomores.

To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must:

Continue to make progress towards high school graduation, and
Maintain a 2.0 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses, and
Provide a high school transcript each semester.

With approval of the high school principal or his/her designee and the college’s Vice President of Instruction, a student may:

Continue to earn college transfer credits leading to the completion of the Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation Degree, Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation Degree, or Associate in Engineering Degree, if he/she completes a College Transfer Pathway while still enrolled in high school.
Enroll in both a College Transfer Pathway and a Career Technical Education Pathway.
A student may change his/her pathway of study at the completion of a semester.

Career and Technical Education Pathway

The Career and Technical Education Pathway allows students to earn community college course credits towards a job credential, certificate, or diploma in a technical career, tuition free.

To be eligible for enrollment, a high school student must meet the following criteria:

Be a high school junior or senior;
Have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.8 (or higher) in high school courses; or
Demonstrate college readiness on an approved assessment or placement test. College readiness tests include PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, Pre-ACT, ACT, and RISE Placement Test. Other considerations and eligibility benchmarks include Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge International Examinations. A student must demonstrate college readiness in English, reading and mathematics.
Students must be enrolled in at least one high school course.

Juniors and seniors not meeting the above criteria may participate in CCP Career and Technical Education Pathways that do not include any Universal General Education Transfer Courses (UGETC courses). Students must have written recommendations from the high school principal.

Eligible freshmen and sophomores may participate in a limited number of CCP CTE pathways.

To be eligible for enrollment, a high school student must meet the following criteria:

Be a freshman or sophomore;
Have a written recommendation from the high school principal;
C or better in Math I, EOC score of 3, 4, or 5 for Math I, and EOG score of 3, 4, or 5 for 8th grade ELA assessment; or
Demonstrate college readiness on an approved assessment or placement test. College readiness tests include PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, Pre-ACT, ACT, and RISE Placement Test. Other considerations and eligibility benchmarks include Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge International Examinations. A student must demonstrate college readiness in English, reading and mathematics.
Students must be enrolled in at least one high school course.

To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must:

Continue to make progress towards high school graduation, and
Maintain a 2.0 in college coursework after completing two courses.
Provide a high school transcript each semester.

A student may enroll in one Career and Technical Education Pathway and may not substitute courses in one pathway for courses in another pathway.

A student may change his/her pathway of study at the completion of a semester.

Career and Technical Education Pathway courses may be used to provide partial or full fulfillment of a four-unit career cluster.

Cooperative Innovative High School Programs

Cooperative Innovative High School Programs are located on the college campus. Students begin earning community college course credits to complete an associate degree or earn up to two years of college credit as a high school student, tuition free.

Eligibility requirements for Cooperative Innovative High School Programs are established jointly by the Johnston County School Board of Education and the Johnston Community College Board of Trustees

Career and College Promise Pathways/Programs of Study

The following pathways and programs of study are currently offered through the College’s Career and College Promise programs:

College Transfer Pathways

Associate in Arts
Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation
Associate in Engineering
Associate in Science
Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation

Career and Technical Education Pathways

Accounting and Finance
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Applied Engineering Technology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Computer-Integrated Machining
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts - (Age requirement)
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
Digital Media Technology
Early Childhood Education
Emergency Medical Science – (Age requirement)
Fire Protection Technology
Health and Fitness Science
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Medical Assisting
Medical Office Administration
Nurse Aide (Age requirement)
Paralegal Technology
Truck Driver Training - (Age requirement)
Welding Technology

Cooperative Innovative High School Programs

Johnston County Early College Academy
Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy