Non-Discrimination Policy: It is the policy of Indian Hills Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).
Indian Hills Community College offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
The Associate Degree Nursing Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, have an active Iowa CNA certification & proof of completion of a 76 hour CNA course, and take the TEAS examination. Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. As of January 1, 2022, we will no longer accept TEAS tests that were administered online. We will only accept TEAS test results for tests that were taken in-person.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 3.0 | ||
| TEAS | 60 OR meet course point waiver total (see below) | ||
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
The Criminal Justice Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered
for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit
a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts.
Students must pass a criminal background check, (fee for check $20.00) to check for
convictions that would keep the student from being able to complete the firearms course
or gain employment after graduation.
Note: Please be aware that there are unique pre–employment qualifications for positions
in this field, which may include passing extensive criminal and character background
checks, physical requirements, polygraph testing, oral boards, drug screening, and/or
other requirements pertinent to current hiring practices.
Download the Criminal Justice Background Check Forms
(Required as part of the admissions process)
The Dental Assisting Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students who take the Accuplacer must meet minimum Writting, Reading & Arithmetic scores to be considered. Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 2.5 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
The Dental Hygiene Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.
Students must have completed an accredited Dental Assisting program OR have completed at least 3 years of on-the-job training as a dental assistant and DANB Certification in order to qualify for the Dental Hygiene Program. Please apply for our Dental Assisting program first if you do not meet these qualifications.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 3.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 1040 | ||
| ACT | 20 | ||
The Medical/Insurance Coding Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 2.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| SAT | 780 | ||
| ACT | 14 | ||
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 2.5 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| SAT | 880 | ||
| ACT | 16 | ||
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. The OTA Program requires 10 observation hours. Hours may be completed after admission but are due on the first day of Fall Term.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 2.5 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 960 | ||
| ACT | 18 | ||
The Phlebotomy Technician Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 2.0* | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 240 | 240 | ||
| SAT | 780 | ||
| ACT | 14 | ||
*Phlebotomy Tech must meet both GPA & ACT/SAT OR meet 2 of 3 (GPA, Compass Reading, Compass Pre-Alg) (GPA, Accuplacer Reading, Accuplacer Arithmetic)*
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. The PTA Program requires 40 observation hours. An alternative to observation hours is available due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Contact PTA Program Director for details. Hours may be completed after admission but are due on the first day of Fall Term.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 3.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 1040 | ||
| ACT | 20 | ||
The Practical Nursing Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, have an active Iowa CNA certification & proof of 76 hours CNA course completion, and take the TEAS examination. Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records. As of January 1, 2022, we will no longer accept TEAS tests that were administered online. We will only accept TEAS test results for tests that were taken in-person.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 2.5 | ||
| TEAS | 60 | ||
The Radiologic Technology Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application, submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college transcripts, take one of the following tests: (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide physical and immunization records.
Additionally, the following admission criteria must be met for entry.
| GPA | 3.0 | ||
| Accuplacer Next Generation | Writing: | Reading: | Arithmetic: |
| 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| SAT | 1040 | ||
| ACT | 20 | ||
The Surgical Technology Program requires completion of specific admissions criteria for entry. To be considered for admission to the program, prospective students must complete an application,
submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma scores and college
transcripts. Students must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, provide
physical and immunization records. Additional screening may be required by Kirkwood
Community College.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Alix McPherson, Associate Dean, Student Development, 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, (641) 683-5155, [email protected] (students, faculty and staff); Noel Gorden, Executive Dean, Centerville Campus and Learning Services, 683-5174, [email protected] (students with disabilities); Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone number (312) 730-1560, fax (312) 730- 1576, [email protected].