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Application Procedures
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General
Technical Standards
 Class size is
limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation
in the program. Early application is encouraged.
Bachelor of Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care: Application
for fall semester admission to the professional phase of the
program must be made between September 1 and May 15 in any
academic year. Individuals selected for admission will be
notified by the chairman of the department. Applications may be
accepted after the deadline depending on class capacity.
Individuals are encouraged to apply early, as qualified applicants
may receive conditional acceptance to the program prior to
application deadline. Applicants must provide: |
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Application for
Admission: The College of Health Related Professions Application
for Admission is required. Please contact the department office or the
CHRP Office of Student Affairs for information.
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Application Fee:
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$20.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the
application. (If applying to multiple programs, a $20.00 fee is
required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional
program.)
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Official Transcripts:
Arrange for each college or university you have attended to
forward an official transcript of your course work. A CGPA of at least
2.0 is required to be considered for admission.
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Professional
Observation: Applicants are required to demonstrate an
understanding of the responsibilities and duties of the profession
through observation and discussion with a practicing professional in
the field. Contact the Department for details.
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Interview:
Qualified applicants are contacted to arrange an interview following
receipt of application requirements 1–4 listed above.
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Testing Results:
All applicants will be required to take the Health Occupations
Admission Examination (HOAE) administered by the department. The cost
of the on-line examination is $15.00.
Transcripts “issued to
the student” will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded
directly to the College of Health Related Professions by the institution
issuing the transcript.
Arkansas residency will be
considered during selection for admission.
Applicants are considered
without regard to race, color, creed, age, marital status, national
origin, or sex. Otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities
receive equal consideration.
All application forms may
be obtained from the program office.
All documents should be
submitted to: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of
Health Related Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS Slot 619,
4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501)
686-5730.
Upon acceptance into the
professional program, students must complete the following admission
requirements:
- CPR Certification: Students
must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS, Health Care
Providers) according to American Heart Association (AHA) standards
prior to the first clinical course. The course must be administered or
approved by the Department. The AHA “Heartsaver” and the Red Cross CPR
course do not fulfill this requirement. All current CPR certifications
which expire prior to the program graduation date will require
recertification as a prerequisite to the first clinical course.
- Physical Examination:
Physical examination forms must be completed and signed by a physician
and are due no later than three (3) weeks before the date of
registration for the first semester.
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