Admission Policy for Paramedic - CMA/CCMA to PN Bridge Program - Fall 2026

Oct 3, 2026

Fall 2026 Admission Policy outlines minimum admission requirements for the Practical Nursing Program for applicants transferring through the Paramedic/CMA/CCMA to PN Bridge pathway. Requirements include unconditional college admission, submission of a completed application by the deadline, and specific GPA thresholds for attempted nursing core courses. Additional prerequisites include completion of listed math, science, English, speech, and psychology courses with a “C” or higher, ATI TEAS testing within three years, and demonstration of competency in medication administration and vital signs. Admission is competitive and does not guarantee acceptance.

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Fall 2026 Admission Policy for Paramedic/ CMA/ CCMA to PN Bridge Program MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Unconditional admission to the college. 2. Receipt of completed application for the Practical Nursing Program by the deadline. 3. A minimum of 2.50 GPA for any attempted nursing core academic courses with a grade of “C” or higher—ENG 101, MTH 100, BIO 201, BIO 202, SPH 106/107, and PSY 210—from a regionally accredited institution. 4. Cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.0 at ESCC or transferring institution. 5. Completion of the following pre-requisite courses for CMA/CCMA/ Paramedic to PN Bridge-- Pre-requisite Courses with a grade of “C” or higher: i. MTH 100 (or Higher-Level Math) (3 credit hours) ii. BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours) iii. BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours) iv. ENG 101 English Composition (3 credit hours) v. PSY 210 Human Growth and Development (3 credit hours) vi. SPH 106/107 Speech (3 credit hours) 6. Good standing with the college, Enterprise State Community College. 7. Meeting the essential functions required for nursing with and without reasonable accommodations. 8. Completion of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) taken within three years of the application deadline. 9. Demonstrate skills of competency on medication administration and vital signs. 10. The student’s level of professionalism, prior enrollment history, and any history of disciplinary issues of concern will be taken into consideration. 11. Proof of: a. Active unencumbered or non-restricted CMA (AAMA) or CCMA (NHA) certification as a Medical Assistant. Proof of completion of a medical assisting program that is approved by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation worth of practicum/externship with program verification. The program must reward a diploma, certificate, or associate degree. OR b. Active, unencumbered or non-restricted Alabama Paramedic licensure at the time of application. Admission to the Practical Nursing Program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

FAQs

What is required for unconditional admission and application submission for Fall 2026?

Applicants must have unconditional admission to the college and submit a completed Practical Nursing Program application by the deadline.

What GPA and prerequisite courses are required?

A minimum 2.50 GPA is required in any attempted nursing core academic courses with a “C” or higher, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at ESCC or the transferring institution. Prerequisite courses must be completed with a “C” or higher, including MTH 100, BIO 201, BIO 202, ENG 101, PSY 210, and SPH 106/107.

What testing, competency, and certification or licensure requirements apply?

Applicants must complete the ATI TEAS (TEAS®) within three years of the application deadline and demonstrate competency in medication administration and vital signs. Applicants must provide proof of active, unencumbered CMA (AAMA) or CCMA (NHA) certification with approved program verification, or active, unencumbered Alabama Paramedic licensure at the time of application.

Oct 3, 2026

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