Allied Health Programs Admissions
Several programs at Oconee Fall Line Technical College have additional program admissions requirements prior to acceptance into the program or prior to continuation in the program of study.
To meet the ever-expanding demand for qualified allied health professionals, OFTC offers a wide array of degree, diploma, and technical certificates of credit programs in allied health. These programs provide classroom instruction, laboratory experience, and clinical practice to assure that students obtain the most current and the highest-level skills in their chosen health profession.
Students interested in allied health programs may obtain admission requirements information from the Admissions Office. Information about the sequence of course offerings and program costs is also available on the OFTC website.
General Information
Prior to beginning clinical training or enrolling in courses requiring personal protective equipment, students must have completed a current physical exam. Medical professional liability insurance is also required. Students must satisfactorily pass a criminal background investigation, have a negative drug test, and provide evidence of all items listed in the previous Health Screenings and Vaccinations Section prior to beginning their laboratory practice or clinical training. The drug screen is arranged by the Academic Affairs Office. Students will be provided with information about ordering their criminal background investigations. The criminal background investigation must be provided through the OFTC-recommended provider.
In allied health programs, students are required to purchase approved uniforms, and in some programs, purchase of laboratory supplies and materials is also required.
Students will be assigned to off-campus clinical sites and must have reliable transportation and be able to complete clinical rotation during non-traditional hours. Clinical sites may vary depending on the number of students and availability of sites. Clinical rotation may involve travel to distant sites to meet necessary requirements. Students must comply with all standards and policies set forth by the clinical sites throughout their clinical rotation.
Regardless of the student’s grade point average, the student will be academically dismissed from allied health programs if the grade for any required program course is “D” or lower.
Special Note: Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor could make a student ineligible to complete program clinical requirements or take the licensing exam(s) required by the profession upon graduation.