Medical Assisting Technology

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, the applicant must:

  1. Be admitted to East Arkansas Community College (see current East Arkansas Community College Catalog for application and admission procedure.)
  2. Complete any required College developmental courses.
  3. Complete all prerequisites with a minimum grade of "C" by the May 31st deadline.
  4. Have credits for science, math and computer fundamentals no older that 5 years.
  5. Have a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) by the May 31st deadline.
  6. Take the Pre-Entrance Critical Thinking Exam (Cost $20.00 and subject to change)

The Pre-Entrance Exam is provided by Assessment Technologies, Inc. and may be taken only once per academic year. The exam is a timed computerized test. The Critical Thinking Entrance Assessment exam is and assessment given to assess the student's ability to use the phases of the critical thinking process.

The Exam(s) are administered to applicants by computer on the campus of EACC. All exams are proctored. The applicant may register for this exam in the Allied Health Science Department and pay the fee at the cashier's office. The fee must be paid in advance of registering for the exam. Fees are non-refundable.

East Arkansas Community College
1700 Newcastle Road
Forrest City, AR 72335
Phone - (870) 633-4480 FAX - (870) 633-7222

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