Steps to Apply for Short-Term Healthcare Courses
Below you will find steps to applying for short-term healthcare courses at Manhattan Area Technical College. You can also View the Current Listing of Course Offerings
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 probations.
Must have 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 - Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test OR TB Chest X-Ray Report).Must be completed within the past 6 months. Information about testing can be found on Riley County Health Department's website.
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).
CASAS READING TEST OR COMPLETION OF A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE
Schedule Exam $5.00 fee will need to be paid upon scheduling the exam
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
MEET PRE-REQUISITES
Must have 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 - Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test OR TB Chest X-Ray Report).Must be completed within the past 6 months. Information about testing can be found on Riley County Health Department's website.
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).
CASAS READING TEST OR COMPLETION OF A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE
Schedule Exam $5.00 fee will need to be paid upon scheduling the exam
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
TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card
KANSAS BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMT CERTIFICATION
Applicants must hold a Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification, Without Probations. Information can be found at www.kemsis.org.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT
MEET PRE-REQUISITES
Must be 17 years of age by the start of the course.
TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card.
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 necessary for enrollment click the link below to submit and upload the required documentation.
Allied Health Pre-Enrollment Verification Form
MATC STUDENT ACCOUNT CREDENTIALS EMAIL
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Once the "Short-Term Allied Health Course Initial Enrollment Form" is submitted admissions will review your submission within 5 business days.
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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 your password for your MATC email account.
COMPLETE FINAL ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
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In the student account notification email you will find a link to the enrollment application which will need to be completed along with the required course payment. This final application will need to 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 be communicating with you. Additionally, reach out if you have any questions; we are here to help!
