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It is important that all applicants for the Dental Hygiene Program understand the selective admissions process. Applicants who wish to submit an application must first meet minimum requirements. Please review the information regarding minimum requirements and other pertinent information listed below.

The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611.

Respiratory Therapists in Michigan are licensed health care providers. In order to be licensed you must earn a minimum of an Associate degree and successfully complete National exams. As a Respiratory Therapist you will be qualified to assume primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including responsibilities involved in the supervision of certified respiratory technician functions. The registered therapist is also capable of serving as a resource person to the physician with regard to current practices in respiratory care and to the hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care. Respiratory Therapists who have a certificate of completion from an AMA-approved therapist training program, a minimum of 62 college credits, and six months of experience following completion of the program are eligible to apply for registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The process consists of two written exams and clinical simulation. Applicants must pass all three to be awarded the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. This is a suggested enrollment sequence for full-time students. It is suggested that part-time students see an advisor for scheduling assistance.

This program provides training in the field of radiologic technology (X-ray). Radiologic technologists work in a hospital, clinic or health center radiology department. Students learn to produce images of body parts as an aid in the diagnosis of disease and injury.

Enrollment is limited by the availability of clinical sites and other factors. Students must make separate application to the program. Applicants should have a successful record of achievement in high school science courses, algebra and physics or develop these skills prior to program admission. Students must also meet pre-program requirements, which include the successful completion of BIO151 General Biology or BIO110 Introduction to Biological Science.

This Associate in Science degree program is a two-year program. Applicants shall complete the first year General Education Requirements prior to the second year of the program. Upon completion of this degree program, the student will be eligible to write the Nuclear Medicine Exam offered by, and become certified by, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists AND/OR write the exam offered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Successfully passing these exams will allow the student to become licensed by the State of Florida. Clinical Education is performed in local clinics and hospitals and is offered concurrently with the didactic courses. The program maintains regional accreditation throughout the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.