Admissions Requirements

1. Submit an official copy of high school transcript or GED scores or college transcript.
2. Recommend typing speed of 45 words per minute. Typing/keyboarding skills are required. Basic knowledge of computer/word processing functions is required (recommend COLL 1020 and/or CST 170).
3. Pass a high school level grammar, punctuation, and spelling preadmission test.
4. Completed RSCC general application and admission requirements for special student category.
5. Completed Health Science application.
6. Completed physical examination form (to be done prior to the clinical affiliation).
7. Be accepted by the Health Science Admissions Committee.
8. Acute hearing required.

Application Process

1. Submit an application for general admission to RSCC and pay a one-time $20 application fee.
2. Apply for entrance into the Medical Transcription program by completing a Health Sciences application and submitting it and all other required documents to the Allied Health Sciences/Nursing Admissions Office before the program deadline date of the year in which you wish to enter the program.
3. Submit an OFFICIAL transcript from all high school(s) or college(s) you have attended to the Office of Records and Registration. An official transcript is one that is in an unopened, sealed envelope from the high school or college. If at all possible, this should be in your file prior to the July 15th deadline.
4. Submit required proof of immunizations.
5. Contact the program director if you need clarification on any of the above-mentioned application processes or for general questions. The contact information is found on the MDT home page.
6. Students file should be complete by July 15th

Late Applicants

Late applicants are considered if openings remain after the July 15th deadline.

Applications are available online

• Go to the Roane State Community College Home Page at: www.roanestate.edu
• Type in the key word: applications
• Click on the following links to access the appropriate application:
1. Online application for admission/readmission
   (This is the RSCC General Application Form)
2. Health Science Application

Steps to be accepted into the RSCC Medical Transcription Program

1. Once the general Roane State and Health Science applications are received, the Health Sciences Admissions Office will begin building a file for you. This file should be completed before the program deadline date of the year in which you wish to enter the program. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE FOR the Medical Transcription Program is July 15th. This means to be accepted into the program and begin Medical Transcription classes in August, you should have all paperwork and all official transcripts from other colleges submitted by July 15th in order to be considered for the class that begins in the fall. (Exception: Late applicants are considered if openings remain after the July 15th deadline.)
   
   Paperwork to be submitted:
• Roane State General Application
• Health Sciences Application
• Transcripts as appropriate:
  Highschool Transcript, GED scores, College Transcript
• Medical Transcription Program pre-admission test (see details below)
• Immunization Record
  MMR: Must have
  Hepatitis B: Must have
  
2. All applicants must take the Medical Transcription Program pre-admission test. Once your applications are received, you will be contacted by Tomi Thompson, Allied Health Admissions Specialist, with scheduling information.
3. After the program deadline date, the Health Sciences Admissions Committee will review the applications and select students based on the pre-admission test results.
4. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Students meeting minimum criteria will be considered competitively based on the results of the pre-admission test.
5. Preference will be given to Tennessee residents.
6. Students accepted into the program will be notified by letter after the July 15th deadline.