Applications for entry into health career programs at Kankakee Community College are now available.

            Two programs have a May 30, 2013 application deadline: Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology. Both programs begin in Fall 2013.

            Three programs have a Sept. 6, 2013 application deadline: Registered Nursing, Registered Nursing—Advanced Placement Sequence Option 1 and Respiratory Therapist. All three programs begin in Spring 2014.

            KCC also is accepting applications for the Medical Laboratory Technology Advanced Placement Sequence Option 1, which has a Nov. 15 application deadline for Spring 2014 entry.

            To apply, students must submit required records such as a KCC Application for Admission; a KCC Health Program Application; an official high school transcript and GED scores when applicable; and official college transcripts. All applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements also must complete the A2 Entrance exam to be considered for acceptance.

            Health career program applications are only available by adviser appointment in KCC’s Department of Student Services. To make an appointment with an adviser or for more information, phone 815-802-8500.

             More information on health career program eligibility, including and curriculum guidelines, are available on KCC’s website, www.kcc.edu/.