• Ivy Tech was established in 1963.
• Limited admission health programs began in 1987 in Evansville.
• Ivy Tech is the second-largest college in IN with over 90,000 students.
• There are 6,100 students enrolled at the Evansville campus, annually
• The College is NCA accredited.
• Ivy Tech offers NLNAC-accredited nursing programs.
• Ivy Tech offers CAAHEP-accredited MEA, SUR, PAR programs.
• All faculty are Masters-prepared.

Nursing ASN

• Ivy Tech offers a two-year AS degree.
• The College Articulates with USI and other colleges within the state.
• Ivy Tech admits up to 85 nursing students per year.
• First semester nursing courses currently begin in the Fall and Spring.
• Pass rate is higher than state or national; typically 87% to 100%.
• Average entry salary for graduates is $20.25 per hour.
• Jobs are in: hospitals, clinics, doctors offices, nursing homes, home health care industry.
• Students need to take all recommended Basic Skills Advancement to gain admission and for eligibility to take the TEAS.
• To be considered for admission into the program, students must take the TEAS test and score a 60% or higher in math and science, 80% or higher in reading and 70% or higher in English.
• Admission is based on TEAS scores, grades in completed prerequisite courses (English Comp, Intro to Psychology, Anatomy & Physiology I & II), and clinical spots available.
• Department Chair - Susan Dye 429-1394.

Practical Nursing LPN

• It is possible for a student to become an LPN in 3 semesters if no Basic Skills Advancement is needed.
• There are up to 35-50 students admitted into the program each year.
• Classes begin in the Fall and Spring semester.
• There is a high student pass rate; usually above 96%.
• Average entry salary for graduates is $15.46 per hour
• Jobs are primarily in rehabilitation & long-term care, physician offices, and clinics.
• There are some limited positions in hospital settings. A person must like to work directly with patients and their families.
• Most positions have limited supervisory responsibilities.
• To be considered for admission into the program, students must take the TEAS test and score a 60% or higher in math and science, 80% or higher in reading and 70% or higher in English.
• Admission is based on TEAS scores, grades in completed prerequisited courses (English Comp, Intro to Psychology, Anatomy & Physiology I & II), and clinical spots available.
• Department Chair - Susan Dye 429-1394

Surgical Technology

• Ivy Tech offers an Associate of Applied Science degree.
• The College admits 16-20 students per year into the program.
• Students must complete 1 year of required general education prior to clinical courses and all recommended Basic Skills Advancement.
• The average salary for graduates is $12.98 per hour.
• Jobs are located in hospitals, free-standing surgical centers or doctors offices.
• The job is very physically-challenging.
• The job may be high-stress
• Job tasks include assisting with surgeries in and outside sterile areas.
• Additionally, graduates will memorize surgical instruments by position, sight and touch.
• Program Chair - Julia Hinkle 429-1490.

Emergency Medical Services

• Ivy Tech offers basic EMT- Basic Training and Certification, EMT- Intermediate Training and Certification, and Paramedic Training and Certification.
• Different levels of training may include Airway Management, IV Therapy, Cardiac Arrest Management, Childbirth and Ambulance Operations.
• A student in this program should like hands-on patient care.
• Students will be asked to make decisions quickly.
• Students will have to work well under stressful conditions and have an interest in helping people.
• The salary for an EMT-Basic is $9.80 per hour.
• An EMT- I earns $12.50 per hour.
• A Paramedic earns $15.10 per hour.
• Program Chair - Tim Vollmer 429-9870.

Medical Assistant

• Students may earn a Technical certificate in 3 semesters.
• Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in 4 semesters
• Graduates with an Associate of Applied Science may articulate to USI Health Services
• Class placement above 95%.
• Duties in an Administrative Office: Medical Office Receptionist, medical office software, EMR's, billing & insurance claims, medical records, patient accounts management, and telephone triage.
• Duties in a Clinical Environment: Phlebotomy, CLIA lab testing, quality control, immunizations certification, injections, TB certified, patient education, patient history, assist with minor surgery, medical records, diagnostic testing, and autoclaving.
• This is one of 10 fastest growing occupations until year 2020. (Occupational Outlook Handbook)
• Jobs will be available to only health professional trained to work in ambulatory settings. (Occupational Outlook Handbook)
• Types of jobs include physician offices, clinics, minor emergency centers - office managers, phlebotomists, EKG techs, insurance coding, IV Therapy, labs, and public health.
• Salary ranges from $11-$13 per hour (many higher with shortage of nurses).
• Program Chair - Cindy Moore 429-1381.

Admission

• To be admitted into any of the above programs, please complete a new student orientation session and fill out an application. Call 429-1435 to sign up for an orientation session.
• You must take COMPASS or get a waiver from prior courses or SAT/ACT and submit HS transcript/GED scores
• You will need to enroll in basic skill or general education courses needed for program.
• Students must take TEAS or PSB and get acceptable scores.
• Admission letters will be sent out (see individual program requirements) spring semester for fall admission and fall semester for spring admission (if applicable).
• Admission is based on space availability and is not guaranteed in limited enrollment programs (eg. SurgTech, and Nursing Programs).
• Basic skill courses must be completed if recommended.
• Clinicals and theory courses are scheduled in both the day and night time.
• Please call Admissions 429-1435 if you have questions.