Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree provides registered nurses with academic and workforce pathways to higher-level positions, including entry into leadership and management. A BSN also provides individuals with an academic pathway into master’s and doctoral nursing programs.

The program is designed for currently licensed registered nurses who have completed an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). The curriculum complements the coursework and clinical experiences of the ADN, providing a seamless and efficient pathway for BSN students.​

BSN courses are offered online, allowing students to move through the program at a pace determined by the student. Candidates must receive their BSN within four years of beginning the core nursing courses (NURXXXX). Courses are offered through the Division of Healthcare Professions at the Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education (GCHE). 

• BSN Graduate Outcomes

Admission Pre-Requisites

• Must be at least 18 years of age and meet all admission requirements of the College
• Have you earned a standard high school diploma from an approved high school or have earned a GED
• Submit a TSC application and supplemental program application
• Be a graduate of a nationally accredited registered nurse program (associate degree or diploma program) from a regionally accredited institution
• Possess a current, valid, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license in the state(s) the student will reside while completing any portion of the coursework
• Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited college/university

 Click here for a checklist of requirements for applicants to the RN to BSN Program

Application

This is a limited-access program but is currently not a limited enrollment program. Applicants are accepted based on the admission requirements and deadlines described below. There is no waiting list for this program.

1. Be prepared to provide proof of your current valid RN license
2. Apply to TSC for the bachelor-level program in Nursing​

Program Cost

*Does not include additional textbook fees​

**The number of lower division courses may vary depending on student's core completion

Each Nursing Core course is taught online and requires an online fee of $10.00 per credit hour and a Course Connect access code purchase from the TSC Bookstore. The Course Connect access provides the student with a E-textbook as well as access to the course materials, assignments, quizzes, and tests on the Canvas learning management system.

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This program prepares students to provide images using high-frequency sound waves via ultrasound.  This program focuses on abdomen-extended, obstetrics, and gynecology. 

Physicians analyze these images to aid in diagnosis. Students learn to obtain diagnostic images, analyze technical information relevant to the scan, and evaluate sonograms for image quality and anatomical abnormalities.

Admission Pre-Requisites

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet all admission requirements of the College.
• A minimum score of 75% on each subtest of the HESI A2 be considered for admission. The test scores are translated into points. For example, a score of 81% provides 81 points toward admission. Only scores on the following subtests are considered for admission: reading, vocabulary, grammar, and math.
• Students are admitted using a point system, students with the highest number of points will be admitted. These students must accept by official TSC e-mail and must complete all admission requirements for finalized admission. There is no waiting list.

Admissions Point Calculation

Prior Degree and/or Certification (Maximum Points = 9)

• B.A./B.S. or higher (7 PTS)
• A.A./A.S. (4 PTS)
• Current Patient Care Certification (CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, etc.) (2 PTS)

All-College GPA (Maximum Points = 20)

• 3.90 – 4.0 (20 pts)
• 3.75 – 3.89 (16 pts)
• 3.60 – 3.74 (12 pts)
• 3.45 – 3.59 (9 pts
• 3.35 – 3.44 (6 pts)
• 3.25 – 3.34 (4 pts)
• 3.15 – 3.24 (2 pt)
• 3.0 – 3.14 (1 pt)

Prerequisite Coursework GPA (Maximum Points = 25)

• 3.95 – 4.0 (25 pts)
• 3.80 – 3.94 (22 pts)
• 3.70 – 3.79 (18 pts)
• 3.60 – 3.69 (15 pts)
• 3.40 – 3.59 (11 pts)
• 3.25 – 3.39 (8 pts)
• 2.75 – 3.24 (5 pts)
• 2.5 – 2.74 (1 pt)
• Below 2.5 (0 pts)

Military Service (5 pts)

• Five points will be awarded to US Armed Forces active duty and honorably discharged veterans. Includes recent Reservist and National Guard combat deployments. DD-214 or proof of current service required. Minimum of 1 year active duty service required. Part-time Reservist or National Guard service must be documented separately and equal 365 active duty days (i.e., weekend service, annual 2-week assignment, and deployment). Service dates may be combined with proper documentation. Veterans who receive a general discharge must be classified without misconduct.

The EMS Technology degree trains students to become leaders or trainers in emergency medical care. Graduates will know how to spot and assess medical emergencies and give care at the scene, in an ambulance, or in places like hospital ERs and ICUs. The program consists of 73 semester credit hours.

• EMS Program Outcomes

Admission Pre-Requisites

A student may declare the A.S. degree in EMS as his or her program of study at any time through the TSC Admissions and Records office.

• The student is not officially admitted into the A.S. degree program until the student is enrolled in or has completed the TSC Paramedic program
• The student must contact the Healthcare Professions Division to be officially admitted into the A.S. degree program

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Technology, A.S. (2104) Pre-Requisite Guide

Program Purpose

The goal of the Paramedic Program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and professional behavior needed to work as paramedics.

Tallahassee State College’s Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), based on a recommendation from the CoAEMSP.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 15B, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350 (www.caahep.org)

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions: 8301 Lake View Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: (214) 703-8445, Fax: (214) 703-8992 (www.coaemsp.org)

This program is also approved by the State of Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

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This program prepares student to perform medical assisting duties such as preparing examination rooms, giving injections, taking vital signs, assisting in laboratory operations, and assisting in minor surgical procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, podiatrist, or physician’s assistant. 

Students also learn to function in an administrative capacity which includes patient communications, maintaining patient records, and scheduling appointments.

Admission Pre-Requisites

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet all admission requirements of the College. 
• A minimum score of 75% on each subtest of the HESI A2 is required to be considered for admission. The test scores are translated into points. For example, a score of 81% provides 81 points toward admission. Only scores on the following subtests are considered for admission: reading, vocabulary, grammar, and math.
• Students are admitted using a point system, students with the highest number of points will be admitted. These students must accept by official TSC e-mail and must complete all admission requirements for finalized admission. There is no waiting list. 

Admissions Point Calculation

Prior Degree and/or Certification (Maximum Points = 9)

• B.A./B.S. or higher (7 PTS)
• A.A./A.S. (4 PTS)
• Current Patient Care Certification (CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, etc.) (2 PTS)

All-College GPA (Maximum Points = 20)

• 3.90 – 4.0 (20 pts)
• 3.75 – 3.89 (16 pts)
• 3.60 – 3.74 (12 pts)
• 3.45 – 3.59 (9 pts)
• 3.35 – 3.44 (6 pts)
• 3.25 – 3.34 (4 pts)
• 3.15 – 3.24 (2 pt)
• 3.0 – 3.14 (1 pt)

Prerequisite Coursework GPA (Maximum Points = 25)

• 3.95 – 4.0 (25 pts)
• 3.80 – 3.94 (22 pts)
• 3.70 – 3.79 (18 pts)
• 3.60 – 3.69 (15 pts)
• 3.40 – 3.59 (11 pts)
• 3.25 – 3.39 (8 pts)
• 2.75 – 3.24 (5 pts)
• 2.5 – 2.74 (1 pt)
• Below 2.5 (0 pts)

Military Service (5 pts)

• Five points will be awarded to US Armed Forces active duty and honorably discharged veterans. Includes recent Reservist and National Guard combat deployments. DD-214 or proof of current service required. Minimum of 1 year active duty service required. Part-time Reservist or National Guard service must be documented separately and equal 365 active duty days (i.e., weekend service, annual 2-week assignment, and deployment). Service dates may be combined with proper documentation. Veterans who receive a general discharge must be classified without misconduct. 

Students who earn an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in nursing can move directly into today's workforce or continue their education. You’ll grow personally as you help meet the needs of those you care for, their families, and your community. Whether you work in a hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, or patient’s home, the demand for nurses is expected to grow enormously.

If you finish the Associate Degree in Nursing program, you may be able to take the NCLEX-RN exam in Florida. You can also apply for a multi-state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), which lets you work in Florida and 27 other states. A list of current compact states can be located on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website.

If you live outside Florida or a compact state, TSC can’t guarantee that this program meets your state’s nursing license rules. The ASN program is nationally accredited, so it likely meets most state requirements. But some states may ask for more than what the program includes.

If you plan to take the NCLEX-RN in a non-compact state, contact that state’s board of nursing to make sure this degree will qualify you for a license.

• Essential Functions of Nursing
• Nursing ADN Graduate Outcomes

Admission Pre-Requisites

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet all admission requirements of the College.
• Students are admitted using a point system, students with the highest number of points will be offered admission. These students must accept by official TSC e-mail and must complete all admission requirements for finalized admission. Students who are not admitted may go to the Website and submit a new nursing application for a future semester. There is no waiting list.

Nursing, R.N., A.S. (2103) Admission and Pre-Requisite Guide

The AS Degree nursing program at Tallahassee State College (which includes the Healthcare Professional-to-RN) located in Tallahassee, Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AS degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

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This program trains students to become Radiologic Technologists.

It is a two-year, full-time Associate in Science degree for students who want to learn medical imaging and patient care skills.

The program includes:

• Classroom lectures

• Hands-on training in the x-ray lab

• Supervised clinical work in hospitals and clinics

It is a full-time commitment and follows a competency-based curriculum each semester.

Admission Pre-Requisites

• Completion of BSC2085 Anatomy & Physiology I, BSC2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab, and MAC1105 College Algebra
• The GPA of these courses must be at least 2.25, and a grade of "C" or better in each course   
• The HESI A2 test is also an admission requirement. A minimum of 75 in each section must be achieved to be considered eligible

Radiologic Technology, A.S. (2149) Admission and Pre-Requisite Guide

Program Cost

The approximate total cost of the program is $10,900. This includes criminal background checks, drug testing, immunizations, uniforms, supplies, and books.

Application

The Radiologic Technology program begins each Spring semester. It is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class. Applicants must submit a general TSC application (www.TSC.fl.edu/apply) by the published application deadline.

Resources

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Radiologic Technology Program Technical Standards

Learn More About Radiologic Technology

Contact: 
Carol Lynne Andresen, MPH, (RTCR)(MR)(CT)
Program Chair
Carol.Andresen@tsc.fl.edu

The Respiratory Care A.S. program teaches students how to safely care for patients with breathing or heart-lung problems. Students learn how to use science to help prevent, find, and treat both short-term and long-term issues with the lungs and heart. The program also gets students ready to take the National Board for Respiratory Care exams to become registered respiratory therapists.

The Respiratory Care program is a 76-credit hour program that begins each fall semester at TSC.  The program accepts up to 24 applications each fall and takes five semesters

• The program is only offered as a full-time, traditional day program, but clinical rotations and some classes will be required after 5 p.m. 
• Face-to-face attendance is required for class, labs, and clinical experiences. There may be a few hybrid courses (part online/part in-person).

Admission Pre-Requisites

• Be at least 17 years of age at the time at the time of entry into the program
• Complete all admission requirements to the College
• Have a cumulative, unrounded GPA of 2.5 for all college-level courses
• Earn a grade of C or better in the three prerequisite courses

Respiratory Care, A.S. (2106) Admission and Pre-Requisite Guide

Accreditation Status

The Tallahassee State College Respiratory Care program,  CoARC program number 200302, Associate of Science Degree, located at the Ghazvini Center of Healthcare Education campus of Tallahassee State College, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com) through July 2032.

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

264 Precision BLVD.     

Telford, TN 37690 USA

www.coarc.com

CoARC Program ID# 200302

Student/Graduate Outcomes

Can be viewed on CoARC's website: https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/.

CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an 'outcome-based' process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.

Application

The Respiratory Care program begins in the Fall semester. It is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class. Applicants must submit a general TSC application by the published application deadline.

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The Health Science, A.S. degree teaches the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of a person in the health science occupation and prepares students to become certified surgical technologists, central sterile processing technologists, or endoscopic technicians.

Admission Requirements:
The next class will be admitted Fall 2024.

Applicant must have earned a standard high school diploma or GED diploma.

Applicant must be college-ready, which means the applicant does not need developmental education courses in English, reading and/or mathematics. This requirement may be satisfied by one or more of the following options:

• The Florida Statute on Developmental Education exemption
• Adequate placement scores from the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or other college placement scores accepted by TSC
• Completion of developmental education courses
• Completion of at least ENC1101 College Composition and a Mathematics State Core course

Program Outcome Data

The reporting requirement is as follows:

Standard V.A.4. requires that the sponsoring institution [school] publish, maintain, and make accessible to the public on its website programmatic outcomes. The ARC/STSA requires that all CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology and surgical assisting programs publish, at a minimum, the program's approved outcomes assessment examination pass rate results. The data published should be consistent with the most recent Annual Report filed with the ARC/STSA.

Program Application:
This program accepts students once each year rotating Fall and Spring semester. This is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class.

Note: A student may declare the Surgical Technology degree as his or her program of study at any time through the TSC Admissions and Records office. The student must contact the Healthcare Professions Division to be officially admitted into the A.S. degree program.

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Job growth and security, stimulating work environments and the opportunity to serve the public are just some of the benefits of a career in Emergency Medical Services. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate prepares students to perform safely and efficiently as part of a medical team. You’ll grow personally as you help meet the needs of your patients, their families and your community. It takes two semesters to become certified as an EMT. Evening classes are available for the EMT certificate program.

Completion of the EMT Applied Technology Certificate Program at TSC qualifies students to sit for the registry exam as an EMT. Once licensed, you may wish to launch your career at this point, or you may wish to build on this foundation by proceeding to apply for paramedic training to become a registered paramedic.

Admission Pre-Requisites

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and meet all admission requirements of the College.

Applicant must be college-ready in English and Reading, which means the applicant does not need developmental education courses in English and reading. The applicant must be eligible for at least Level 2 developmental math. This requirement may be satisfied by one or more of the following options:

• The Florida Statute on Developmental Education exemption
• Adequate placement scores from the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or other college placement scores accepted by TSC
• Completion of developmental education courses
• Completion of at least ENC1101 College Composition and MAT0018 Foundations of College Mathematics I or higher developmental mathematics course or one general education Mathematics State Core course

Applicant must have also completed the following:

• Approved first responder course (EMS1059C)

Applicant must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Healthcare Provider and Professional Rescuer certification. (One of these two hands-on courses is required; online courses are not acceptable.)

At a scheduled time, the applicant will have to demonstrate the ability to lift 125 pounds, successfully complete a course readiness test and complete an interview. All students participating in this program must pass all clinical affiliates’ requirements for criminal background checks, drug screenings and health/immunizations before starting classes.

• More information on program requirements: 
  • EMT Technical Performance Standards
  • EMT Information Packet

Learn More About Being a Emergency Medical Technician

The paramedic program offered by TSC consists of classroom work, discussions, and demonstrations, as well as laboratory practice, supervised clinical instruction and practice, and supervised on-the-job performance in an intensive care vehicle. The program of instruction in the paramedic courses is a minimum of four semesters, totals approximately 1260 clock hours, and awards 42 semester hours of credit. Upon satisfactory completion of the 42 semester hours, the student is eligible to sit for the State examination to become a registered paramedic. Most students can complete the EMS Technology associate degree in less than one year after earning the Paramedic Certificate. 

Students are required to successfully complete all of the requirements and courses in the Paramedic Program to be eligible for graduation and to sit for the National Registry of EMT certification exam and/or the Florida paramedic exam. Advanced Placement and experiential learning will not be considered. Students transferring from other institutions’ paramedic programs may be eligible for acceptance into various stages of the program. This is determined after transcripts, course syllabi, outlines, and skills have been evaluated by the appropriate staff and faculty of Tallahassee State College.

Paramedic Information Packet

Paramedic Technical Performance Standards

EMS Program Outcomes

Admission Pre-Requisites

• Must complete all college admission requirements and have a standard high school diploma or GED diploma.
• Applicant must be college-ready, which means the applicant does not need developmental education courses in English, reading, and/or mathematics. This requirement may be satisfied by one or more of the following options:
  • The Florida Statute on Developmental Education exemption
  • Adequate placement scores from the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or other college placement scores accepted by TSC
  • Completion of developmental education courses
  • Completion of at least ENC1101 College Composition and one general education Mathematics State Core course
• Must be a Florida-certified EMT or eligible for the Florida EMT examination. (EMT certification must be obtained before starting the program.)*
• Must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the Healthcare Provider level or American Red Cross certification in CPR for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer. Online BLS or CPR courses will not be accepted.
• Must pass all clinical affiliates’ requirements for criminal background checks, drug screenings and health/immunizations before starting all classes.
• Satisfactory completion of program course prerequisite.

*Students who are not yet EMTs may wish to enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician Applied Technology Diploma (B312) program to begin their progress in this field.

Application

The Paramedic certificate program begins each Fall and each Spring semester. It is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class. Application procedures must be completed by the published deadline. Applicants must submit both a general TSC application (www.TSC.fl.edu/apply) by the published deadline. Students may access the healthcare program application through their TSC Passport account.

Program Purpose

To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

The Tallahassee State College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 15B, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350 (www.caahep.org)

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions: 8301 Lake View Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: (214) 703-8445, Fax: (214) 703-8992 (www.coaemsp.org)

This program is also approved by the State of Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

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This course prepares students for the certification exam and subsequent employment as Nursing Assistants in long-term care facilities, clinics, home care and hospitals.

Students learn to identify and meet basic patient care needs for safety, vital signs, comfort, and activities of daily living. Students then have the opportunity to practice their newly acquired skills and knowledge in a healthcare setting. The program includes 80 hours of classroom/lab instruction plus 40 hours clinical internship in local healthcare facilities. Students must attend all required hours. Students must successfully complete both the classroom and clinical portions of the class in order to be eligible to take the certification examination.

Graduates must pass the certification examination to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA) to practice in the State of Florida. The State of Florida requires that a nursing assistant must have a standard high school diploma or GED, be 18 years old and pass a state and national background check.

Student must complete the application process, with satisfactory results, by the stated deadline in order to be eligible to attend the first class.

Admission Pre-Requisites

Students must complete the following requirements by the deadline in order to be eligible for the Nursing Assistant program:

• Submit a TSC Application
• Submit copies of official transcripts
• Submit an application to the Nurse Assistant program
• Pass a Level 1 Background Check (background checks are approximately $111)
• Pass a drug screening test
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. View application packet below for more details.
• Required immunizations/screenings

Application

To apply for this program, complete the Certified Nursing Assistant Program Application packet and return it to the Division of Healthcare Professions by the deadline date. 

Return completed packets to:

Program Cost

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Course Type: American Heart Association

Description: 

This course is recommended for Healthcare Professionals requiring BLS certification. The HeartCode® BLS program is an official, self-paced, comprehensive e-learning program from the American Heart Association® (AHA) designed to be used without personal instructional assistance. It reflects the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. HeartCode® is a self-paced instructional eLearning program that utilizes eSimulation technology to allow students to treat patients in virtual settings. Students will apply their knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development. Feedback is provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning about basic life support. The student will receive an AHA BLS for Healthcare providers completion card upon completion.

Cost: Initial or Renewal - $78

Course Length: Self-paced. Usual length is four hours.

Course Type: American Heart Association

Description: 

This course is recommended for Healthcare Professionals requiring ACLS certification. The HeartCode® ACLS program is an official, self-paced, comprehensive e-learning program from the American Heart Association® (AHA) designed to be used without personal instructional assistance. It reflects the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. HeartCode® is a self-paced instructional eLearning program that utilizes eSimulation technology to allow students to treat patients in virtual settings. Students will apply their knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development. Feedback is provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning about basic and advanced life support. The student will receive an AHA ACLS for Healthcare providers card upon completion.

Cost: Initial or Renewal - $175 (ACLS card required as proof for renewal)

Course Length: Self-paced. Usual length is eight hours.