Steps to Apply for Short-Term Healthcare Courses

Below are steps to applying for short-term healthcare courses at Manhattan Area Technical College. You can also view the Current Listing of Course Offerings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Short-term healthcare courses are NOT ELIGIBLE for financial aid

REVIEW REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY FOR ENROLLMENT

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

MEET PRE-REQUISITES

Must be 18 years of age, before beginning the course.

Must have a current active Kansas CNA certificate, without probation.

Must have a computer and internet access to complete the online portion of the class.

TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS OR EXEMPTION REQUEST*

Tuberculosis (TB) Test - You must provide documentation of a current negative TB skin test completed within the past 6 months. For testing information, please visit the Riley County Health Department's website.

If you are unable to undergo a TB skin test due to a medical contraindication, a negative Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) completed within the last 60 days will be accepted as an alternative.

Influenza (Flu) Shot - Required during flu season in the fall and spring (not required in summer courses). Information about the flu vaccine can be found on the Riley County Health Department's website.

Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccine

Refer to the CDC’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule OR Adult Immunization Schedule for additional guidance. Additional immunizations might be necessary in order to complete internship(s). 

READING TEST OR COMPLETION OF A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE

Successfully complete one of the following reading requirements and meet the applicable score:

Exam TypeReading Section Score
American College Testing (ACT)14 or greater
Acceuplacer Next-Gen237 or greater
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)518 or greater
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)24 or greater
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)58.7% or greater
To schedule a reading exam test refer to Manhattan Tech's Exam Registration link.

If you have taken a college-level writing course (English Composition, Expository Writing, etc.) and passed with a grade “C” or higher, you will need to submit your transcript or grade report.

*Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from a clinical partner's vaccination requirement. Refer to the Vaccination and Exemption Webpage for more information.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

INACTIVE KANSAS CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CREDENTIAL

Prospective students must hold the Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential, but are not active (certification has lapsed) and want to reactivate their CNA status. Look up Kansas CNA credentials at www.ksnurseaidregistry.org

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

MEET PRE-REQUISITES

Must have a computer and internet access to complete the online portion of the class.

TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS OR EXEMPTION REQUEST*

Tuberculosis (TB) Test - You must provide documentation of a current negative TB skin test completed within the past 6 months. For testing information, please visit the Riley County Health Department's website.

If you are unable to undergo a TB skin test due to a medical contraindication, a negative Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) completed within the last 60 days will be accepted as an alternative.

Influenza (Flu) Shot - Required during flu season in the fall and spring (not required in summer courses). Information about the flu vaccine can be found on the Riley County Health Department's website.

Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccine

Refer to the CDC’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule OR Adult Immunization Schedule for additional guidance. Additional immunizations might be necessary in order to complete the internship(s). 

READING TEST OR COMPLETION OF A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE

Successfully complete one of the following reading requirements and meet the applicable score:

Exam TypeReading Section Score
American College Testing (ACT)14 or greater
Acceuplacer Next-Gen237 or greater
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)518 or greater
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)24 or greater
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)58.7% or greater
To schedule a reading exam test refer to Manhattan Tech's Exam Registration link.

If you have taken a college-level writing course (English Composition, Expository Writing, etc.) and passed with a grade “C” or higher, you will need to submit your transcript or grade report.

*Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from a clinical partner's vaccination requirement. Refer to the Vaccination and Exemption Webpage for more information.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

IMMUNIZATION/TITER REQUIREMENTS OR EXEMPTION REQUEST*

Tetanus (TDAP) - One (1) dose taken less than 10 years ago - Please ask your healthcare provider to give you the TDAP vaccine.

Hepatitis B (Hep B) - Three (3) doses or proof of immunity by titer. If your titer is low, you should get the vaccine. Paperwork for a low titer will not be accepted.

Refer to the CDC’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule OR Adult Immunization Schedule for additional guidance. Additional immunizations might be necessary in order to complete internship(s). 
*Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from a clinical partner's vaccination requirement. Refer to the Vaccination and Exemption Webpage for more information.

NOTE: Students looking to participate in the Phlebotomy Clinical (ALH 1202) course are subject to additional immunization requirements.

SUBMIT PRE-ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION FORM WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Once you have all of the required materials for enrollment, click the link below to submit and upload the required documentation.

Short-Term Health Pre-Enrollment Verification Form

MATC STUDENT ACCOUNT CREDENTIALS EMAIL

  • Once the "Short-Term Health Pre-Enrollement Verification Form" is submitted, admissions will review your submission within five business days.
  • If all required documentation is provided, you will receive an email to the personal email address listed on the initial application. Follow the steps to reset the password for your MATC email account.

COMPLETE FINAL ENROLLMENT APPLICATION 

  • You will find a link to the enrollment application in the student account notification email, which must be completed along with the required course payment. This application and payment must be completed to finalize your course enrollment. 

WHAT'S NEXT?

Make sure to check your MATC student email frequently for important information, as that is the official means Manhattan Tech will communicate with you. Additionally, reach out if you have any questions; we are here to help!

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