Respiratory Therapy Program Brochure - Appendix A

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Multi-Criteria Point Allocation SAMPLE

1. Academic Degrees, Diploma or Training MAXIMUM POINTS = 10
Degree, diploma, or certificate Possible Points Applicant's Points Required Documentation
1a. Bachelor's Degree or higher 5 - Official/unofficial transcript from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities with degree posted. All transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a NACES independent agency.
1.f Prior Military Medical Training 5 - DD-214 and military transcript reflecting medical training

GPAPossible PointsApplicant's PointsRequired Documentation

2. Grade Point Average (GPA) in Relevant Coursework MAXIMUM POINTS = 50

2a. Combined Prerequisite Science GPA: (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology and Chemistry) No less than a “C” in any course. Points are calculated by multiplying the combined GPA by 10.

Points are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Ex: a combined GPA of 3.25 x 10 = 32.5 pts.

 Combined GPA of 2.5 or higher x 10 (Maximum 40 pts) - Unofficial or official BC transcript showing all pre-requisite courses posted. (All non-BC transcripts MUST be evaluated by the BC Admissions & Records office. Official, sealed transcripts from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities, showing course completion must be received in the BC Admissions & Records office by the evaluation due date)

2b. Combined Prerequisite English AND required Math GPA (English composition and College Algebra or higher level Math)

  • No Less than a “C” in either course
  • Points are calculated by multiplying the combined GPA by 2.5. Points are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Ex: a combined GPA of 3.25 x 2.5 = 8.13 pts.
  • Because the category requires a combined English and Math GPA, applicants who have successfully completed English, but have not met the Math requirements, will not earn points in this category. -Applicants waiving the RTP Math requirements based on having a Bachelor's Degree and no equivalent Math course will use the following conversion:
    • TEAS ≥ 95% = 4.0 GPA
    • TEAS ≥ 85% = 3.5 GPA
    • TEAS ≥ 75% = 3.0 GPA
    • TEAS ≥ 62% = 2.5 GPA
 Combined GPA of 2.0 or higher x 2.5 (Maximum 10 pts) -

Unofficial or official BC transcript showing all pre-requisite courses posted. (All non-BC transcripts MUST be evaluated by the BC Admissions & Records office. Official, sealed transcripts from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities, showing course completion must be received in the BC Admissions & Records by the evaluation due date), AND/OR Official Advanced Placement Test Scores (APTS) for accepted course APTS of 5, 4 3 will be accepted in lieu of coursework for: AP English Language & Composition

  • AP English Literate & Composition
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Statistics
  • APTS 5 = 4.0 GPA; APTS 4 = 3.5 GPA; APTS 3 = 3.0 GPA

2c. Repeats in Biological Science or English Prerequisite coursework: (Repeats include grades of C-, D, F, I, U, W, and FW)

  • 1 repeat
  • 2 repeats
  • 3 repeats
  • -5
  • -10
  • Ineligible
 - In cases of extenuating circumstances, applicants may choose to appeal their ineligible status for 3 or more repeats. A written statement of 300 words or less is required. Be sure to address each course repeat. Not all appeals are granted. (Approved appeals will still have a -10 deduction)
3. Health Care Work and/or Volunteer Experience MAXIMUM POINTS = 8
Work and/or volunteer experience Possible Points Applicant's Points Required Documentation
3a. Worked/volunteered in healthcare that has direct human patient care >1000 hours in the last 2 years 8 - Letter from current/former employer/organization verifying employment/volunteer service. The letter must be on the organizations letterhead with an original signature. The applicant's name (name must match applicant), start date and end date, employment status (full/part time), number of hours worked/volunteered(from/to date), job title, department and examples of duties including patient interaction must be included.
3b. Worked/volunteered in healthcare that has direct human patient care = 500-999 hours in the last 2 years 5 - Letter from current/former employer/organization verifying employment/volunteer service. The letter must be on the organizations letterhead with an original signature. The applicant's name (name must match applicant), start date and end date, employment status (full/part time), number of hours worked/volunteered(from/to date), job title, department and examples of duties including patient interaction must be included.
3c. Worked/volunteered in healthcare that has direct human patient care = 300-499 hours in the last 2 years 2.5 - Letter from current/former employer/organization verifying employment/volunteer service. The letter must be on the organizations letterhead with an original signature. The applicant's name (name must match applicant), start date and end date, employment status (full/part time), number of hours worked/volunteered(from/to date), job title, department and examples of duties including patient interaction must be included.

Life Experiences or special circumstancesPossible PointsApplicant's PointsRequired Documentation

4. Life Experiences or Special Circumstances MAXIMUM POINTS = 2.5

Points will only be awarded in ONE category.
4a. Disabilities 2.5 - Proof of eligibility for Disabled Student Program and Service/ Accommodations Checklist while enrolled
4b. Family Income 2.5 - Proof of eligibility of receipt of financial aid under a program that may include, but not limited to a fee waiver from the Board of Governors(Promise Grant), Cal Grant Program, Federal Pell Grant Program or Cal Works while enrolled
4c. First generation to attend college 2.5 - Personal written statement - Appendix B
4d. Need to work 2.5 - Paycheck stub/ W-2 from the period of time enrolled in prerequisite course, OR a letter from employer verifying employment on business letterhead. May include personal statement - Appendix C.
4e. Disadvantaged social or educational environment 2.5 - Proof of participation or eligibility for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) i.e. Care Program while enrolled
4f. Difficult personal family situation/circumstances 2.5 - Personal written statement - Appendix B
4g. Refugee Status 2.5 - Documentation or letter from USCIS

5. Special Population Groups MAXIMUM POINTS = 5

Points will only be awarded in ONE category.
Special Population Group Possible Points Applicant's Points Required Documentation
5a. Participation in Umoja Community ASTEP 5 - Verification of participation in Umoja Community ASTEP program
5b. Verified former Foster Youth 5 - Verification that you were ever in Foster Care after age 13
5c. Native American Status 5 - Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
6. Veteran Status MAXIMUM POINTS = 10
Veteran Status Possible Points Applicant's Points Required Documentation
6a. Veteran Status from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces 10 - Copy of DD214 reflecting Honorable Discharge status. If eligible spouse/dependent, also submit copy of Certificate of Eligibility (C.O.E.)

7. Proficiency or Advanced Level Coursework in Languages Other Than English MAXIMUM POINTS = 2.5

While the applicant may be proficient in more than one language, only a maximum of 2.5 points will be awarded.
High Frequency Languages Possible Points Applicant's Points Required Documentation

7a. Credit awarded for high frequency languages as identified by the California Community College Chancellor's Office, other than English, including, but not limited to:

  • American Sign Language
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Farsi
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • The various languages of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
 2.5 -

Refer to Language Proficiency Verification form

Appendix D

Coursework does not equate to proficiency. Applicant must have the ability to speak and interpret in the language at a conversational level as well as be able to translate during a medical emergency. The person verifying language ability may not be a family member or friend. Applicant's claiming proficiency may be asked to verify this through assessment testing at Bakersfield College. Bilingual proficiency certifications accepted.

Please note: At any time it is uncovered that the applicant is not able to speak the proclaimed language during the course of the program the student will be dismissed from the program.

8. Prior Eligible Applicants Who Were Not Selected

Students may only achieve a maximum of 10 points in this category
Prior Applicant, not selected Possible Points Applicant's Points Required Documentation
8a. Ten points will be awarded to applicants who previously submitted 3 or more ELIGIBLE RTP Program applications within the past 3 years without being admitted. 10 - Submit copies of the three (3) “Eligibility Letters” from the Bakersfield College RTP Program
8b. Completed STDV B6 – Tools for College Success or STDV B3 – Career and Life Planning 2 - Successful completion of course, or its equivalent documented on BC transcripts. “C” or better
8c. Completed MEDS B37- Medical Terminology or its equivalent 2 - Successful completion of course, or its equivalent documented on BC transcripts. “C” or better
8d. Completed MATH B22 - Probability and Statistics 2 - Successful completion of course, or its equivalent documented on BC transcripts. “C” or better

MULTI-CRITERIA 1-9: MAXIMUM POINTS POSSIBLE PRE-TEAS = 98, POST-TEAS = 128

APPLICANTS POINT TOTAL PRE-TEAS: __________

OFFICE USE ONLY

9. Diagnostic Assessment Testing MINIMUM POINTS = 3 MAXIMUM POINTS = 30
Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) *Initial ranking does not include the ATI TEAS points. The ATI TEAS is NOT a pre-requisite. Possible Points Applicant's Points Required Documentation

ATI TEAS will be offered by Bakersfield College to conditionally accepted applicants. All ATI TEAS scores must be received by the final testing date in order to be considered.

All applicants are required to take the most current ATI TEAS exam, a State approved nursing assessment test. Students must rank at or above 62% on their first attempt on the ATI TEAS exam to be considered eligible for admission into the program.

  • < 62% of the adjusted individual score
    Applicant is ineligible for current application cycle and must meet with a Health Science Counseling team member for a remediation plan. Only one repeat of the ATI TEAS will be allowed after assigned remediation is completed.
  • 62% to 65% of the adjusted individual score
    Applicants will receive the minimum score of 3 points
  • 66% to 91% adjusted individual score
    Applicants will subtract 62 from their adjusted individual score to calculate their points. i.e. adjusted individual score of 90% = 28 points awarded (90-62 = 28)
  • 92% to 100% of the adjusted individual score
    Applicants will receive the maximum score of 30 points
 Minimum of 3 points; Maximum of 30 points - -

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