Health Professions Application - Spring 2025

Prior to submitting an application for any of the Health Professions programs, all students must ensure that they have completed the following tasks:

Transcripts
All transcripts including high school (or GED) and colleges attended must be official (received directly from the institution to Parkland) and on file prior to submitting an application for a Health Professions program.

Assessments
Complete necessary assessment testing in English, reading, and math. Assessments can be taken through the Assessment Center during the hours they are open, no appointment is necessary. Please bring a valid photo ID. Alternatively, assessments can be waived with an approved academic history in high school and/or college. You can get more information on assessment test waivers at admissions@parkland.edu or by calling 217-351-2482.

Academic Advising
Meet with an Academic Success Advisor for Health Professions through the Academic Advising office. Call 217-353-2219 to schedule an appointment.

Student Information
Ensure name, address, and phone number are correct. Changes can be made at the following link:

Change of Student Record

Selecting Your Program

Program
Select which program you would like to apply for:

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Application deadlines for priority consideration:

March 1st (for Fall semester)
Applications can be submitted starting December 1st
Dental Hygiene
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Surgical Technology
Respiratory Care
Veterinary Technology
Radiological Technology
Medical Assisting
Nursing
Practical Nursing
LPN to Nursing Bridge
Paramedic to Nursing Bridge

October 1st (for Spring semester)
Applications can be submitted starting July 1st
Nursing
Practical Nursing
LPN to Nursing Bridge
Paramedic to Nursing Bridge

December 1st (for Spring Semester)
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

Student Information

Parkland ID Number (7 digits starting with the number 1)
This number is found in your acceptance email or by logging into Self Service.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Phone Number

Personal Email Address

Parkland Email Address

High School Students

Are you a current high school student?

Yes

What is your expected graduation date?

Employment

Are you currently employed in the healthcare industry?

Yes

Employer

Position/Title

Nursing, Practical Nursing, LPN to ADN Bridge, and Paramedic to ADN Bridge Programs

Nursing Program Director
Wendy Farmer, MSN, RN
217-353-2032
wfarmer@parkland.edu

Practical Nursing (LPN) Program Director
Judith Somers, MSN, RN
217-353-2785
jsomers@parkland.edu

Faculty Chair
Jennifer Durst, DNP, FNP-BC
217-353-2135
jdurst@parkland.edu

Assessments
Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 099)
Math - Math Literacy (Out of MAT 072)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 20-22-26-20, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6.5-6.5-8-5.5, respectively

An additional requirement to apply for all Nursing programs is to complete the Kaplan Online Admissions Exam. You must call the Parkland College Assessment Center at 217-351-2432 to schedule the exam. Exams are only offered in January, February, August, and September.

BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Student must eligible to enroll into BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I prior to submitting their application. This course has a prerequisite of any Chemistry course with a C or better within the last three years in either college or high school.

Scoring
To be considered, an applicant must achieve a minimum score of 2.75 or above with the exception of Practical Nursing where a minimum score is 2.5 or above.

To be scored, an applicant must have completed at least 15 college credit hours with a letter grade of C or better OR they have graduated from high school within the last two years.

An applicant's score is determined by their grade point average (GPA) and will depend on what their academic history includes. Some students will be scored by courses in the program that they have completed, overall college GPA, or if no previous college credit and they've graduated high school within the last two years, their high school GPA. The score is then used comparatively to other applicants.

Non-developmental Math and Science courses expire after five years since completion for scoring purposes.

LPN to ADN Bridge
Those applying for the LPN to ADN Bridge program must hold a current License Practical Nurse (LPN) license to enter into upper level Nursing (ADN) courses. In addition. applicants must have completed and passed the following courses prior to application: ENG 101 - Composition 1, PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology, and BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology 1.

Click here if you have completed the Kaplan Online Admissions Exam

Practical Nursing

Additionally, for Practical Nursing - an applicant must hold a CNA or CMA certification prior to applying for the LPN program. Alternatively, an applicant can be concurrently enrolled in a CNA/CMA program while applying for the LPN program.

Click here if you currently hold a CNA or CMA certification or you are currently enrolled in a CNA/CMA program

Dental Hygiene

Program Director
Laura Hettinger, RDH, AAS, MSDH
217-351-2386
lhettinger@parkland.edu

Allied Health Faculty Chair
Michelle Roberts, MHS, OT/L, CHT
217-351-2468
mroberts@parkland.edu

Assessments
Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 099)
Math - Math Literacy (Out of MAT 072)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 21-21-26-23, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6.5; 6.5; 7.5-8; 6, respectively

BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Student must eligible to enroll into BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I prior to submitting their application. This course has a prerequisite of any Chemistry course with a C or better within the last three years in either college or high school.

CHE 100 or any college-level transferable chemistry can be substituted for CHE 106.

ALH 196 is an optional course for Board review.

Scoring
To be considered, an applicant must achieve a minimum selective admission score of 2.75.

To be scored, an applicant must have completed at least 15 college credit hours with a letter grade of C or better OR they have graduated from high school within the last two years.

An applicant's score is determined by their grade point average (GPA) and will depend on what their academic history includes. Some students will be scored by courses in the program that they have completed, overall college GPA, or if no previous college credit and they've graduated high school within the last two years, their high school GPA. The score is then used comparatively to other applicants.

Non-developmental Math and Science courses expire after five years since completion for scoring purposes.

Dental Hygiene - Lewis University
Are you a Lewis University Student?

Yes

Radiologic Technology

Program Director
Tammy Cox, MPA, RT(R)
217-351-2436
tcox@parkland.edu

Allied Health Faculty Chair
Michelle Roberts, MHS, OT/L, CHT
217-351-2468
mroberts@parkland.edu

Assessments
Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 099)
Math - Math Literacy (Out of MAT 072)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 18-18-26-17, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6; 6; 7; 5.5, respectively

BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Student must eligible to enroll into BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I prior to submitting their application. This course has a prerequisite of any Chemistry course with a C or better within the last three years in either college or high school.

Completion of XRA 150 (Intro to Radiography) is strongly recommended prior to program admissions. This is an open enrollment course that may be taken prior to program acceptance.

Student must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program (June).

Scoring
A scoring rubric will be applied for students who have successfully completed BIO 121, BIO 122, and PHY 112 with a B or higher, and will result in a higher score for students who have taken these courses in advance.

To be considered, an applicant must achieve a minimum selective admission score of 2.75.

To be scored, an applicant must have completed at least 15 college credit hours with a letter grade of C or better OR they have graduated from high school within the last two years.

An applicant's score is determined by their grade point average (GPA) and will depend on what their academic history includes. Some students will be scored by courses in the program that they have completed, overall college GPA, or if no previous college credit and they've graduated high school within the last two years, their high school GPA. The score is then used comparatively to other applicants.

Non-developmental Math and Science courses expire after five years since completion for scoring purposes.

Are you a resident in the district for Lake Land Community College?

Yes

Surgical Technology

Program Director
Janice Grewatz, MS.Ed., CST/CSFA, CSPDT, FAST CSPDT, FAST
217-373-3746
jgrewatz@parkland.edu

Allied Health Faculty Chair
Michelle Roberts, MHS, OT/L, CHT
217-351-2468
mroberts@parkland.edu

ASSESSMENTS
Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 099)
Math - Math Literacy (Out of MAT 072)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 22-22-17-16, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6.5; 6.5; 5.5; 5, respectively

BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Student must eligible to enroll into BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I prior to submitting their application. This course has a prerequisite of any Chemistry course with a C or better within the last three years in either college or high school.

SUR 150 (Personal and Professional Relations) is open to students who have not been admitted to the surgical technology program. Students must seek approval from the program director prior to enrollment.

Scoring
To be considered, an applicant must achieve a minimum selective admission score of 2.40.

To be scored, an applicant must have completed at least 15 college credit hours with a letter grade of C or better OR they have graduated from high school within the last two years.

An applicant's score is determined by their grade point average (GPA) and will depend on what their academic history includes. Some students will be scored by courses in the program that they have completed, overall college GPA, or if no previous college credit and they've graduated high school within the last two years, their high school GPA. The score is then used comparatively to other applicants.

Non-developmental Math and Science courses expire after five years since completion for scoring purposes.

Respiratory Care

Program Director
Molly Martin, BS, RRT
217-351-2296
mmartin@parkland.edu

Allied Health Faculty Chair
Michelle Roberts, MHS, OT/L, CHT
217-351-2468
mroberts@parkland.edu

Assessments
Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 099)
Math - Math Literacy (Out of MAT 072)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 18-20-26-21, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6; 6.5; 8; 6, respectively

Scoring
To be considered, an applicant must achieve a minimum selective admission score of 2.50.

To be scored, an applicant must have completed at least 15 college credit hours with a letter grade of C or better OR they have graduated from high school within the last two years.

An applicant's score is determined by their grade point average (GPA) and will depend on what their academic history includes. Some students will be scored by courses in the program that they have completed, overall college GPA, or if no previous college credit and they've graduated high school within the last two years, their high school GPA. The score is then used comparatively to other applicants.

Non-developmental Math and Science courses expire after five years since completion for scoring purposes.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Program Director
Stacie Young, MHS, OTR/L
217-353-2782
syoung@parkland.edu

Allied Health Faculty Chair
Michelle Roberts, MHS, OT/L, CHT
217-351-2468
mroberts@parkland.edu

Assessments
Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 099)
Math - Math Literacy (Out of MAT 072)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 18-18-20-18, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6; 6; 6.5; 5.5, respectively

OTA 111 (Intro to Occupational Therapy) is open to students who have not been admitted into the OTA program. Students interested must have passed one college-level course (100 or higher) and receive approval from the OTA program director.

BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Student must eligible to enroll into BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I prior to submitting their application. This course has a prerequisite of any Chemistry course with a C or better within the last three years in either college or high school.

A rubric will be used to score eligible applicants and will receive additional admission points for completion of BIO 121.

Scoring
To be considered, an applicant must achieve a minimum selective admission score of 2.50.

To be scored, an applicant must have completed at least 15 college credit hours with a letter grade of C or better OR they have graduated from high school within the last two years.

An applicant's score is determined by their grade point average (GPA) and will depend on what their academic history includes. Some students will be scored by courses in the program that they have completed, overall college GPA, or if no previous college credit and they've graduated high school within the last two years, their high school GPA. The score is then used comparatively to other applicants.

Non-developmental Math and Science courses expire after five years since completion for scoring purposes.

Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

Program Director
Wade Hales, BSEd EMT P.
217-353-2779
whales@parkland.edu

Allied Health Faculty Chair
Michelle Roberts, MHS, OT/L, CHT
217-351-2468
mroberts@parkland.edu

Assessments
Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Out of ENG 098
Reading - Out of CCS 098
Math - Out of MAT 059 within the past 2 years

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 18-22-22-17, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6; 6.5; 6.5; 5, respectively

Students must have passed EMS 110 and/or be licensed as an EMT in the State of Illinois.

Students must have documentation of patient care experience in the role of an EMT by submission of one of the following:

A letter from an EMS pre-hospital agency or the U.S. military of 300 hours of patient care contacts.
Completion of EMS 138 (EMT Work Practicum)

Veterinary Technology

Program Director
Laura Sutter, DVM
217-351-2382
lsutter@parkland.edu

Allied Health Faculty Chair
Michelle Roberts, MHS, OT/L, CHT
217-351-2468
mroberts@parkland.edu

Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 099)
Math - Math Literacy (Out of MAT 072)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 15-20-22-22, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6; 6.5; 6.5; 6, respectively

Scoring
To be scored, an applicant must have completed at least 15 college credit hours with a letter grade of C or better OR they have graduated from high school within the last two years.

Additional points can be awarded to students who have provided letters from Veterinary Services organizations that detail work experience.

An applicant's score is determined by their grade point average (GPA) and will depend on what their academic history includes. Some students will be scored by courses in the program that they have completed, overall college GPA, or if no previous college credit and they've graduated high school within the last two years, their high school GPA. The score is then used comparatively to other applicants.

Non-developmental Math and Science courses expire after five years since completion for scoring purposes.

Completion of BIO 121 and BIO 122 is equivalent to the completion of BIO 111.

A selective admissions score of 2.50 or higher must be attained to be considered for admission.

UIUC Animal Sciences
Are you a UIUC Animal Science student?

Yes

What is your expected graduation date from UIUC Animal Sciences?

Veterinary Services Work Experience Document Upload
(Please upload any documents that have been provided to you by previous Veterinary Service organizations that detail your work experience with them)

Please combine all letters into ONE pdf document and then upload that PDF document

Medical Office Assisting

Program Director
Jaylyn Craven, BS, CCMA
217-353-2778
jcraven@parkland.edu

Allied Health Faculty Chair
Michelle Roberts, MHS, OT/L, CHT
217-351-2468
mroberts@parkland.edu

Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 098)
Math - Pre-Algebra Skills (Out of MAT 059)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 18-18-22-20, respectively
*TOEFL is waived for graduates from ECNA who are currently employed as a Nurse Assistant.

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6; 6; 6.5; 5, respectively

Confirmations and Submission

By checking the box below, you confirm the following:

1. That you have applied and been accepted to be a student at Parkland College
2. Have had all transcripts OFFICIALLY submitted
3. Have met with an Academic Success Advisor for Health Professions
4. Have completed all assessments and met the minimum scores for each assessment
5. Have ensured that name, address, and phone number are correct
6. Have completed any other necessary tasks as noted by a particular program

I confirm that the above statements are true