Allied Health   

The Certified Nursing Aide training program specifically targets those individuals who desire to become licensed C.N.A.'s in the state of Tennessee. The C.N.A. is a specially trained individual who works at an entry-level position under the supervision of a licensed nurse. C.N.A.'s are primarily employed at nursing homes, but may also find employment with hospitals and home health agencies. General duties are basic routine patient care which may include assisting with meals or exercise, taking vital signs, personal hygiene, and reporting signs and symptoms that may indicate illness. The program is divided into three components of learning that include lecture, classroom skills lab and 35 hours of supervised patient care (clinical) in a long-term care facility.

WSCC Program Requirements: 

• Students must be, at least, 18 years of age to take this class.
• Textbooks can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore or at any online vendor.   **Mosby's textbook for Nursing Assistants - Textbook and Workbook Package, 10th edition, 2020, Sorrentino ISBN 9780323763653.  Cost:  $109.25
• All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. The course is offered monthly at WSCC campuses.  Cost:  $80

Clinical Site Requirements (more information will be given in class):

• Truescreen background check.
• 10-panel drug screen.
• Immunization certificate with 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• TB skin test with negative results.
• TN state competency exam paid to Walters State Community College. Cost: $100
• Scrubs must be worn for the clinical portion of the class.  Your instructor will provide specific information about the appropriate attire for the clinical site.  Students should not purchase these items until after the first day of class.
• Personal health insurance is encouraged.
• HPSO.com professional liability insurance.
• The TN state competency exam will be scheduled approximately 2-3 weeks after class and clinical. have completed.  Upon successful completion of the course, the individual will be given a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the state certification exam.

The Certified Nursing Aide training program specifically targets those individuals who desire to become licensed C.N.A.'s in the state of Tennessee. The C.N.A. is a specially trained individual who works at an entry-level position under the supervision of a licensed nurse. C.N.A.'s are primarily employed at nursing homes, but may also find employment with hospitals and home health agencies. General duties are basic routine patient care which may include assisting with meals or exercise, taking vital signs, personal hygiene, and reporting signs and symptoms that may indicate illness. The program is divided into three components of learning that include lecture, classroom skills lab and 35 hours of supervised patient care (clinical) in a long-term care facility.

WSCC Program Requirements: 

• Students must be, at least, 18 years of age to take this class.
• Textbooks can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore or at any online vendor.   **Mosby's textbook for Nursing Assistants - Textbook and Workbook Package, 10th edition, 2020, Sorrentino ISBN 9780323763653.  Cost:  $109.25
• All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. The course is offered monthly at WSCC campuses.  Cost:  $80

Clinical Site Requirements (more information will be given in class):

• Truescreen background check.
• 10-panel drug screen.
• Immunization certificate with 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• TB skin test with negative results.
• TN state competency exam paid to Walters State Community College. Cost: $100
• Scrubs must be worn for the clinical portion of the class.  Your instructor will provide specific information about the appropriate attire for the clinical site.  Students should not purchase these items until after the first day of class.
• Personal health insurance is encouraged.
• HPSO.com professional liability insurance.
• The TN state competency exam will be scheduled approximately 2-3 weeks after class and clinical. have completed.  Upon successful completion of the course, the individual will be given a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the state certification exam.

The Certified Nursing Aide training program specifically targets those individuals who desire to become licensed C.N.A.'s in the state of Tennessee. The C.N.A. is a specially trained individual who works at an entry-level position under the supervision of a licensed nurse. C.N.A.'s are primarily employed at nursing homes, but may also find employment with hospitals and home health agencies. General duties are basic routine patient care which may include assisting with meals or exercise, taking vital signs, personal hygiene, and reporting signs and symptoms that may indicate illness. The program is divided into three components of learning that include lecture, classroom skills lab and 35 hours of supervised patient care (clinical) in a long-term care facility.

WSCC Program Requirements: 

• Students must be, at least, 18 years of age to take this class.
• Textbooks can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore or at any online vendor.   **Mosby's textbook for Nursing Assistants - Textbook and Workbook Package, 10th edition, 2020, Sorrentino ISBN 9780323763653.  Cost:  $109.25
• All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. The course is offered monthly at WSCC campuses.  Cost:  $80

Clinical Site Requirements (more information will be given in class):

• Truescreen background check.
• 10-panel drug screen.
• Immunization certificate with 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• TB skin test with negative results.
• TN state competency exam paid to Walters State Community College. Cost: $100
• Scrubs must be worn for the clinical portion of the class.  Your instructor will provide specific information about the appropriate attire for the clinical site.  Students should not purchase these items until after the first day of class.
• Personal health insurance is encouraged.
• HPSO.com professional liability insurance.
• The TN state competency exam will be scheduled approximately 2-3 weeks after class and clinical. have completed.  Upon successful completion of the course, the individual will be given a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the state certification exam.

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a WFT Allied Health program must have these certifications. This class is available at WSCC.  Go online to register or contact us for more information.
• Provide proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• All textbooks and supplies are included in the tuition
• All other expenses including CPR certification and NHA certification are the responsibility of the student.
• Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination. An exam fee is required. This fee will be paid by the student directly to the National Healthcareer Association by registering at www.nhanow.com

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a WFT Allied Health program must have these certifications. This class is available at WSCC.  Go online to register or contact us for more information.
• Provide proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• All textbooks and supplies are included in the tuition
• All other expenses including CPR certification and NHA certification are the responsibility of the student.
• Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination. An exam fee is required. This fee will be paid by the student directly to the National Healthcareer Association by registering at www.nhanow.com

This course provides the required BLS for Healthcare Providers and the Bloodborne Pathogens certifications offered through the American Heart Assocation.  One class, two certifications!

• AHA BLS-for Healthcare Providers certification course teaches basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.
• AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certification course teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood - containing materials.

ATTENTION:  All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the BLS for Healthcare Provider and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.

This course provides the required BLS for Healthcare Providers and the Bloodborne Pathogens certifications offered through the American Heart Assocation.  One class, two certifications!

• AHA BLS-for Healthcare Providers certification course teaches basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.
• AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certification course teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood - containing materials.

ATTENTION:  All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the BLS for Healthcare Provider and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.

This course provides the required BLS for Healthcare Providers and the Bloodborne Pathogens certifications offered through the American Heart Assocation.  One class, two certifications!

• AHA BLS-for Healthcare Providers certification course teaches basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.
• AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certification course teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood - containing materials.

ATTENTION:  All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the BLS for Healthcare Provider and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.

This course provides the required BLS for Healthcare Providers and the Bloodborne Pathogens certifications offered through the American Heart Assocation.  One class, two certifications!

• AHA BLS-for Healthcare Providers certification course teaches basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.
• AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certification course teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood - containing materials.

ATTENTION:  All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the BLS for Healthcare Provider and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.

This course provides the required BLS for Healthcare Providers and the Bloodborne Pathogens certifications offered through the American Heart Assocation.  One class, two certifications!

• AHA BLS-for Healthcare Providers certification course teaches basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.
• AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certification course teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood - containing materials.

ATTENTION:  All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the BLS for Healthcare Provider and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.

This course provides the required BLS for Healthcare Providers and the Bloodborne Pathogens certifications offered through the American Heart Assocation.  One class, two certifications!

• AHA BLS-for Healthcare Providers certification course teaches basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.
• AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certification course teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood - containing materials.

ATTENTION:  All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the BLS for Healthcare Provider and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.

This course provides the required BLS for Healthcare Providers and the Bloodborne Pathogens certifications offered through the American Heart Assocation.  One class, two certifications!

• AHA BLS-for Healthcare Providers certification course teaches basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and pre-hospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.
• AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certification course teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood - containing materials.

ATTENTION:  All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the BLS for Healthcare Provider and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.

The Medication Aide-Certified program is sixty (60) hours of instruction, consisting of forty (40) classroom and skill lab hours, and twenty (20) clinical hours.  A 2-hour orientation will precede the first day of class.  A course provides theory and applications that will prepare students to administer medications to clients in healthcare settings safely.  The course will prepare the Certified Nursing Assistant for effective communication and interpersonal skills through basic pharmacology. The student will gain knowledge of medical terminology, medication administration, and fundamentals of body systems.  Upon completion, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and ability to safely administer medications using the “Six Rights” of Medication Administration in the LTAC population.  The 60-hour course will adhere to approved Tennessee Board of Nursing Medication Aide training requirements.

Textbooks can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore or any online vendor.  “Mosby’s Textbook for Medication Assistants” – Textbook and Workbook Package, 2^nd Edition, 2023, Anderson.  Cost:  $122.00 for both.

Program Requirements:

• Students must be, at least, 18 years of age to take this class.
• Must have a high school diploma or have successfully passed the test and received a General Educational Development (GED) or a High Scholl Equivalency Test (HiSET) exam.
• Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant
• Has worked as a C.N.A. in a nursing home, assisted care living facility, or a P.A.C.E. for at least 365 days of continuous, uninterrupted, full-time work at no more than two(2) different facilities, at the time the applicant applies.
• All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. The course is offered monthly at WSCC campuses.  Cost:  $80

Clinical Site Requirements vary but could require the following (more information given in class):

• Truescreen background check.
• 10-panel drug screen.
• Immunization certificate with 2 MMR vaccinations or an MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
• TB skin test with negative results.
• TN state competency exam $137.50        
• Scrubs must be worn for the clinical portion of the class.  Your instructor will provide specific information about the appropriate attire for the clinical site.  Students should not purchase these items until after the first day of class.
• Personal health insurance is encouraged.
• HPSO.com professional liability insurance.

The TN state competency exam will be scheduled after class and clinicals have been completed.  Upon successful completion of the course, the individual will be given a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the state certification exam.

The Phlebotomy Technician program includes 10 weeks of classroom and skill training designed to provide didactic and clinical instruction in venipuncture. Altogether, the 70-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and clinical training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. The program also includes lab exercises, live blood draws, work with a training arm, and other exercises intended to prepare students to function as an entry-level Phlebotomy Technician.

Forty successful venipunctures in a clinical setting are required, and although optional, it must be completed if the student wishes to take the National Healthcareer Association certification exam. Please see externship requirements.

WSCC Requirements:

• Students must present a High School Diploma or GED on the first night of class.
• Textbooks can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore at the Morristown campus or from any online vendor.
  • Phlebotomy Essentials 8th Edition, Ruth E. McCall,  Textbook and Workbook Package, ISBN: 9781284292732. Cost:  $160
• All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.  The course is offered each month at WSCC campuses.  Cost: $80
• Externship placement program requirements:
  • Criminal Background Check – Truescreen 10-panel drug screen
  • HPSO Professional Liability Insurance
  • TB/PPS test w/negative results - prices vary ($25)
  • Flu vaccine - prices vary ($25)
  • Hep B – 3 dose series
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) – 2 doses
  • Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine – 2 doses
  • Scrubs, white shoes
  • Externship sites may have additional requirements and costs incurred will be the student’s responsibility Some externship facilities do require current personal health insurance coverage
  • Upon successful completion of the externship, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national certification examination. A fee is required and paid directly to the NHA.
  • All prices are subject to change without notice.

Board of Dentistry approved 120-hour course. This course covers all aspects of dentistry including, but not limited to, anatomy and physiology; tooth morphology; infection control, and restorative dentistry along with all areas of radiology in the dental office. Students will be required to provide verification and documentation of 30 additional hours of observation at a dental office. Students are responsible for arranging their own observation experience and it is to be completed no later than the last day of class. After the successful completion of the RDA course, the students will register as Dental Assistants with the Tennessee Board of Dentistry. To meet the requirements, students must complete the RDA program, be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, provide a completed background check, provide a copy of the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification and pay a registration fee. 

WSCC RDA Program Requirements: Students must be 18 years of age. Provide a copy of a High School Diploma or GED. Obtain the BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a n/c Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. Walters State offers this course.  The cost is $80.

Students must purchase their own books for this course. They can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore or at any online vendor. Modern Dental Assisting, 14th edition Hardcover by Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS  ISBN : 9780323824408 Student Workbook for Modern Dental Assisting 14th edition by Debbie S. Robinson ,CDA, MS ISBN: 9780443120312 Scrubs and/or lab coat 30 hours of observation in a dental office. Cost is $214.00. 

TN Board of Dentistry Registration Requirements:

Successful completion of the RDA training program

A valid high school diploma or GED

Be, at least, 18 years of age.

Possess a passport-size photograph taken within 12 months of application

Two (2) original letters of recommendation from licensed professionals

Copy of current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Proof of U.S. or Canadian citizenship or evidence of being legally entitled to live in the U.S.  (e.g., copy of birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization papers, or current visa status.)  All applicants must complete, sign, and have notarized the Declaration of Citizenship form and submit the documents required by the Declaration of Citizenship form.  

A criminal background check is required.  For instructions to obtain a criminal background check, see TN Board of Dentistry application. $15 Dental Radiology Form and $40 Application (Both of these applications are to be submitted to the state upon completing the course. Separate payments to the state are required.)

Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 0460-05: Rule 0460-05-.03,(b) 9; General Rules Governing Schools, Programs and Courses for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Registered Dental Assistants: The students must be informed that any conviction must be explained to the Board of Dentistry with their application for registration and that all court documents regarding any conviction must be submitted. The Board of Dentistry reviews all court documents required to be submitted with the application for registration and they may deny registration or require an appearance before the Board before deciding to issue or deny the registration.

https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0460/0460-05.20170501.pdf

Board of Dentistry approved 120-hour course. This course covers all aspects of dentistry including, but not limited to, anatomy and physiology; tooth morphology; infection control, and restorative dentistry along with all areas of radiology in the dental office. Students will be required to provide verification and documentation of 30 additional hours of observation at a dental office. Students are responsible for arranging their own observation experience and it is to be completed no later than the last day of class. After the successful completion of the RDA course, the students will register as Dental Assistants with the Tennessee Board of Dentistry. To meet the requirements, students must complete the RDA program, be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, provide a completed background check, provide a copy of the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification and pay a registration fee. 

WSCC RDA Program Requirements: Students must be 18 years of age. Provide a copy of a High School Diploma or GED. Obtain the BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a n/c Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. Walters State offers this course.  The cost is $80.

Students must purchase their own books for this course. They can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore or at any online vendor. Modern Dental Assisting, 14th edition Hardcover by Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS  ISBN : 9780323824408 Student Workbook for Modern Dental Assisting 14th edition by Debbie S. Robinson ,CDA, MS ISBN: 9780443120312 Scrubs and/or lab coat 30 hours of observation in a dental office. Cost is $214.00. 

TN Board of Dentistry Registration Requirements:

Successful completion of the RDA training program

A valid high school diploma or GED

Be, at least, 18 years of age.

Possess a passport-size photograph taken within 12 months of application

Two (2) original letters of recommendation from licensed professionals

Copy of current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Proof of U.S. or Canadian citizenship or evidence of being legally entitled to live in the U.S.  (e.g., copy of birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization papers, or current visa status.)  All applicants must complete, sign, and have notarized the Declaration of Citizenship form and submit the documents required by the Declaration of Citizenship form.  

A criminal background check is required.  For instructions to obtain a criminal background check, see TN Board of Dentistry application. $15 Dental Radiology Form and $40 Application (Both of these applications are to be submitted to the state upon completing the course. Separate payments to the state are required.)

Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 0460-05: Rule 0460-05-.03,(b) 9; General Rules Governing Schools, Programs and Courses for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Registered Dental Assistants: The students must be informed that any conviction must be explained to the Board of Dentistry with their application for registration and that all court documents regarding any conviction must be submitted. The Board of Dentistry reviews all court documents required to be submitted with the application for registration and they may deny registration or require an appearance before the Board before deciding to issue or deny the registration.

https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0460/0460-05.20170501.pdf

The Certified Nursing Aide training program specifically targets those individuals who desire to become licensed C.N.A.'s in the state of Tennessee. The C.N.A. is a specially trained individual who works at an entry-level position under the supervision of a licensed nurse. C.N.A.'s are primarily employed at nursing homes, but may also find employment with hospitals and home health agencies. General duties are basic routine patient care which may include assisting with meals or exercise, taking vital signs, personal hygiene, and reporting signs and symptoms that may indicate illness. The program is divided into three components of learning that include lecture, classroom skills lab and 35 hours of supervised patient care (clinical) in a long-term care facility.

WSCC Program Requirements: 

• Students must be, at least, 18 years of age to take this class.
• Textbooks can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore or at any online vendor.   **Mosby's textbook for Nursing Assistants - Textbook and Workbook Package, 10th edition, 2020, Sorrentino ISBN 9780323763653.  Cost:  $109.25
• All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. The course is offered monthly at WSCC campuses.  Cost:  $80

Clinical Site Requirements (more information will be given in class):

• Truescreen background check.
• 10-panel drug screen.
• Immunization certificate with 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• TB skin test with negative results.
• TN state competency exam paid to Walters State Community College. Cost: $100
• Scrubs must be worn for the clinical portion of the class.  Your instructor will provide specific information about the appropriate attire for the clinical site.  Students should not purchase these items until after the first day of class.
• Personal health insurance is encouraged.
• HPSO.com professional liability insurance.
• The TN state competency exam will be scheduled approximately 2-3 weeks after class and clinical. have completed.  Upon successful completion of the course, the individual will be given a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the state certification exam.

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a WFT Allied Health program must have these certifications. This class is available at WSCC.  Go online to register or contact us for more information.
• Provide proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• All textbooks and supplies are included in the tuition
• All other expenses including CPR certification and NHA certification are the responsibility of the student.
• Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination. An exam fee is required. This fee will be paid by the student directly to the National Healthcareer Association by registering at www.nhanow.com

The Phlebotomy Technician program includes 10 weeks of classroom and skill training designed to provide didactic and clinical instruction in venipuncture. Altogether, the 70-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and clinical training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. The program also includes lab exercises, live blood draws, work with a training arm, and other exercises intended to prepare students to function as an entry-level Phlebotomy Technician.

Forty successful venipunctures in a clinical setting are required, and although optional, it must be completed if the student wishes to take the National Healthcareer Association certification exam. Please see externship requirements.

WSCC Requirements:

• Students must present a High School Diploma or GED on the first night of class.
• Textbooks can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore at the Morristown campus or from any online vendor.
  • Phlebotomy Essentials 8th Edition, Ruth E. McCall,  Textbook and Workbook Package, ISBN: 9781284292732. Cost:  $160
• All students attending an Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.  The course is offered each month at WSCC campuses.  Cost: $80
• Externship placement program requirements:
  • Criminal Background Check – Truescreen 10-panel drug screen
  • HPSO Professional Liability Insurance
  • TB/PPS test w/negative results - prices vary ($25)
  • Flu vaccine - prices vary ($25)
  • Hep B – 3 dose series
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) – 2 doses
  • Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine – 2 doses
  • Scrubs, white shoes
  • Externship sites may have additional requirements and costs incurred will be the student’s responsibility Some externship facilities do require current personal health insurance coverage
  • Upon successful completion of the externship, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national certification examination. A fee is required and paid directly to the NHA.
  • All prices are subject to change without notice.

Board of Dentistry approved 120-hour course. This course covers all aspects of dentistry including, but not limited to, anatomy and physiology; tooth morphology; infection control, and restorative dentistry along with all areas of radiology in the dental office. Students will be required to provide verification and documentation of 30 additional hours of observation at a dental office. Students are responsible for arranging their own observation experience and it is to be completed no later than the last day of class. After the successful completion of the RDA course, the students will register as Dental Assistants with the Tennessee Board of Dentistry. To meet the requirements, students must complete the RDA program, be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, provide a completed background check, provide a copy of the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification and pay a registration fee. 

WSCC RDA Program Requirements: Students must be 18 years of age. Provide a copy of a High School Diploma or GED. Obtain the BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a n/c Allied Health program in the Division of Workforce Training are required to receive the CPR-BLS and AHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. Walters State offers this course.  The cost is $80.

Students must purchase their own books for this course. They can be purchased at the Walters State Bookstore or at any online vendor. Modern Dental Assisting, 14th edition Hardcover by Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS  ISBN : 9780323824408 Student Workbook for Modern Dental Assisting 14th edition by Debbie S. Robinson ,CDA, MS ISBN: 9780443120312 Scrubs and/or lab coat 30 hours of observation in a dental office. Cost is $214.00. 

TN Board of Dentistry Registration Requirements:

Successful completion of the RDA training program

A valid high school diploma or GED

Be, at least, 18 years of age.

Possess a passport-size photograph taken within 12 months of application

Two (2) original letters of recommendation from licensed professionals

Copy of current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Proof of U.S. or Canadian citizenship or evidence of being legally entitled to live in the U.S.  (e.g., copy of birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization papers, or current visa status.)  All applicants must complete, sign, and have notarized the Declaration of Citizenship form and submit the documents required by the Declaration of Citizenship form.  

A criminal background check is required.  For instructions to obtain a criminal background check, see TN Board of Dentistry application. $15 Dental Radiology Form and $40 Application (Both of these applications are to be submitted to the state upon completing the course. Separate payments to the state are required.)

Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 0460-05: Rule 0460-05-.03,(b) 9; General Rules Governing Schools, Programs and Courses for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Registered Dental Assistants: The students must be informed that any conviction must be explained to the Board of Dentistry with their application for registration and that all court documents regarding any conviction must be submitted. The Board of Dentistry reviews all court documents required to be submitted with the application for registration and they may deny registration or require an appearance before the Board before deciding to issue or deny the registration.

https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0460/0460-05.20170501.pdf