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Admission Requirements

An Applicant Must Fulfill The Following Requirements To Be Enrolled As A Regular Student In Any Academic Program:

High School Diploma and/or recipient of Equivalent (General Equivalency Diploma (GED)).

Regarding students that have High School Diplomas from foreign, non-English speaking countries, they will be required to obtain in addition to a certified translation in English of the High School Diploma, a certified document stating that the translated diploma is equivalent to the High School level in the United States.

Prospective student must be beyond the age of compulsory education (18 years old) or have proof of emancipation.

American Healthcare Institute reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for the following reasons:

a)Not having proof of High School diploma and/or its equivalent (GED).

b) Does not meet compulsory age requirements or have proof of emancipation.

c)Denied to individuals whose conduct is disruptive or may interfere with the orderly functions, processes, functions or program of the school.

Admission Procedures

When students visit our school, they start at the Admission Office. Here, they meet with an Admission Officer who explains our services and assesses their qualifications for admission. The Admission Officers also provide guidance and information about our school and programs. After the interview, students can take a school tour and attend a class before deciding. If they choose to enroll, they are referred to the Financial Aid Department.

REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSIONS PROCESS

An applicant must fulfill the following requirements to be enrolled as a regular student in the Registered Nursing program:

  1. High School Diploma and/or recipient of Equivalent (General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
  2. Regarding students that have High School Diplomas from foreign, non-English speaking countries, they will be required to obtain in addition to a certified translation in English of the High School Diploma, a certified document stating that the translated diploma is equivalent to the High School level in the United States.
  3. A student who attended an eligible program at a Title IV institution prior to July I, 2012, may use any of the ATB alternatives to become eligible for Title IV, HEA student assistance.
  4. Pass the Digital Assessment Exam with the following minimum scores
    • 70 – Access to Technology
    • 70 – Life Balance
    • 70 – Digital Skills & Competencies
  5. Prospective student must be beyond the age of compulsory education (18 years old) or have proof of emancipation.
  6. Achieve an entrance exam score of one of the following or provide proof of completed bachelor’s degree
The TEAS is AHI’s official entrance exam. Applicants may be granted acceptance into the nursing program based upon equivalent entrance test scores on other qualifying exams including ACT, SAT, HESI A2, Multilevel PAX and Kaplan, or evidence of a previously earned bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution. Minimum Admission tests scores are below. Test scores must have been earned within the last five years of the student’s school start date
TEAS 58
ACT 18
SAT (Exam taken on or after 3/6/2016) 980
HESI A2 Exam 80
Multilevel PAX 90
Kaplan 75
HEAT 75%
AHI reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for the following reasons:

  • Not having proof of High School diploma and/or its equivalent (GED).
  • Does not meet compulsory age requirements or have proof of emancipation.
  • Does not meet the TEAS testing score needed to enter the program
  • Denied to individuals whose conduct is disruptive or may interfere with the orderly functions, processes, functions or program of the school.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

TEAS is a computerized reading, mathematics, and language basic skills exam, which takes approximately three hours to complete. The TEAS is offered by appointment only.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSIONS PROCESS

  1. High School Diploma and/or recipient of Equivalent (General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
  2. Regarding students that have High School Diplomas from foreign, non-English speaking countries, they will be required to obtain in addition to a certified translation in English of the High School Diploma, a certified document stating that the translated diploma is equivalent to the High School level in the United States.
  3. A student who attended an eligible program at a Title IV institution prior to July I, 2012, may use any of the ATB alternatives to become eligible for Title IV, HEA student assistance
  4. Pass the Digital Assessment Exam with the following minimum scores;
    • 70 – Access to Technology
    • 70 – Life Balance
    • 70 – Digital Skills & Competencies
  5. Prospective student must be beyond the age of compulsory education (18 years old) or have proof of emancipation.
  6. Prospective Students must achieve a minimum TEAS score of 42.

American Healthcare Institute reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for the following reasons:

  • Not having proof of High School diploma and/or its equivalent (GED).
  • Does not meet compulsory age requirements or have proof of emancipation.
  • Does not meet the TEAS testing score needed to enter the program.
  • Denied to individuals whose conduct is disruptive or may interfere with the orderly functions, processes, functions, or program of the school.

Upon completion of the application process, the school will consider the prospective student’s application in totality. Once accepted, the applicant will be responsible for arrangements for tuition payments, signing the Enrollment Agreement, and paying for the criminal background check and registration fees. Once the Enrollment Agreement has been signed, the student will be required to attend a comprehensive orientation held prior to the first day of class. Prospective students who were denied admission, and would like to view their file, may submit a written request. Access to view the file will be granted within 24 to 48 hours of the request.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

TEAS is a computerized reading, mathematics, and language basic skills exam, which takes approximately three hours to complete. The TEAS is offered by appointment only.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Medical Assistant Program is open to all persons who meet the following requirements.

  1. High School Diploma and/or recipient of Equivalent (General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  2. Regarding students that have High School Diplomas from foreign, non-English speaking countries, they will be required to obtain in addition to a certified translation in English of the High School Diploma, a certified document stating that the translated diploma is equivalent to the High School level in the United States.
  3. A student who attended an eligible program at a Title IV institution prior to July I, 2012, may use any of the ATB alternatives to become eligible for Title IV, HEA student assistance.
  4. Pass the Digital Assessment Exam with the following minimum scores;
    • 70 – Access to Technology
    • 70 – Life Balance
    • 70 – Digital Skills & Competencies
  5. Prospective student must be beyond the age of compulsory education (18 years old) or have proof of emancipation.

American Healthcare Institute reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for the following reasons:

  • Not having proof of High School diploma and/or its equivalent (GED).
  • Does not meet compulsory age requirements or have proof of emancipation.
  • Does not meet the TEAS testing score needed to enter the program.
  • Denied to individuals whose conduct is disruptive or may interfere with the orderly functions, processes, functions, or program of the school.
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