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• Do you have part-time or night programs?

  The following programs are offered in an evening or evening /weekend flex class.

  • Nurse Aide Training Competency Assessment Program (C.N.A.)
  • Vocational Nursing
  • Professional Nursing

  Please call student services at 210-297-9636 for the schedule of programs:

• What are the requirements for admission?

  • Apply online
  • Completion of designated prerequisite courses with no lower than a C, or a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, at an approved college or university
  • Completion of the Entrance Test (TEAS V)

   

• When are the admission deadlines?

  • For Spring (January) deadline is October 1st
  • For Summer (May) deadline is March 1st
  • For Fall (August) deadline is May 1st

  *These deadlines apply to Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, Registered Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and LVN-to-RN Advanced Placement.

• How do you select applicants for admission?

  Admission is competitive, based on space availability, and decided by a ranking score. We do not have a waiting list approach to admission. Ranking scores are determined by taking into consideration such items as Entrance test score and, GPA of prerequisite courses.

• How can I better my chances to get into one of the programs?

  • Because acceptance is based on Entrance test scores and GPA, you may retake the tesr or prerequisites for a higher score/grade.
  • Ensure we have the all required documents by the deadline date.
  • Make sure Student Services has your updated email address.

• Do your credits transfer?

  Baptist School of Health Professions does not guarantee transfer of credit to other institutions. Any transfer of credit is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution.

• Do your programs offer a degree?

  The Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a degree granting institution. The School currently offers the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. Students graduating from all other programs offered by the school receive either a diploma or certificate.

• Do you guarantee placement after graduation?

  The Baptist Health System School of Health Professions through the Student Services and Academic departments provides information and assistance to students seeking employment. Employer inquiries and position information are made available to assist students in placement after graduation. Graduation from the Baptist School of Health Professions San Antonio and/or Phoenix does not constitute a guarantee of employment. The school does not assume responsibility for a student's ability to take and pass licensure examinations that may affect a student's employability. No guarantee of wages or employability are made or implied by this institution.

• After acceptance into a program, what is required?

  • Complete a background check
  • Complete and pass a Substance Abuste test
  • Provide copy of CPR (American Heart Association)
  • Provide copy of Health Insurance
  • Complete required immunizations

  *Further information regarding these requirements will be provided after you have been accepted and come in to fill out required paperwork.