Admissions Requirements
A diploma from a high school, a degree from an accredited post-secondary school, a high school equivalency transcript or diploma (issued by a state based on passing of the GED, HiSET or similar test) or home school credentials which meet state requirements are the basic requirement for admission for all programs.
Application for Admissions
To apply for admission, a student must complete and submit an Application for Admissions form. Copies of the applicant’s high school scholastic record, or college transcripts should be obtained by the applicant at this time.
Applications for Admission are accepted throughout the year. Class terms start in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible in advance of the requested term start as some forms of financial aid, to those students who qualify, give preference to first applicants.
YTI is not authorized by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) to accept and enroll students classified as non-immigrants by ICE if such students need a Student Visa in order to attend classes.
Application & Acceptance Policies
The application process at YTI consists of the following activities. A prospective student must satisfy each of them prior to acceptance into a requested program:
- Complete and submit an Application for Admissions form
- Complete the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) and obtain a passing score for the intended program1
- Submit proof of high school graduation, high school equivalency (credential issued by the state), college degree or home schooling which meets state requirements.
- Submit proof of program-specific requirements (if applicable) 2
- Execute an Enrollment Agreement.
1 Applicants are able to take the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) a maximum of 3 times in one year from the date of the most recent assessment, with a 60-day waiting period between the second and third attempt. The minimum required scores are as follows:
15 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Computer and Data Management, Cybersecurity, Respiratory Therapy, and Veterinary Technician
14 - Diesel Technician, Electronics Engineering Technology, and Medical Assistant
13 - Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management
12 - Dental Assisting, Expanded Functions Dental Assisting, Electrical Technology, Entrepreneurship, HVACR, Medical Billing & Coding and Pastry Arts
2 YTI Career Institute arranges for the following general or program specific admissions requirements: preliminary background checks, Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) testing, and ATI TEAS testing. It is the applicant’s responsibility for the cost of all other program-specific requirements including immunizations, certifications, and licenses.
In addition, applicants for programs offered in a fully online or hybrid learning (didactic on-line/labs on-campus) format, must take two assessments to assess their readiness for on-line learning. The Computer Readiness Survey establishes the participant’s technical skills, access to technology, and level of preparedness specific to distance learning. The learning styles assessment assists in identifying learning preferences and provides helpful information regarding study techniques. Feedback provided after the assessments encourages those with low scores to consider a residential program, instead of an online program.
As part of their program materials, all students receive a device which is fully compatible with the school’s Learning Management System (LMS) and is preloaded with any program specific software.
For students who, under unusual circumstances, need to access the LMS on a device other than the one issued by the school, the technology requirements are:
Microsoft: Windows 10 (Need to use Chrome Browser or Firefox - current versions as released only)
iOS Devices: Current iOS release as issued by Apple
Chrome OS: Current version of Chrome OS as released by Google
Required Software: PDF viewing software - Adobe Acrobat Reader recommended
Bandwidth: recommend minimum of 5Mbps download and 1Mbps upload as tested on www.speedtest.net
Additional Altoona Admissions Requirements
In addition to the general YTI admissions requirements, students requesting admissions to the Respiratory Therapy program must:
Respiratory Therapy program:
- provide verification for Step 1 of the three-step Hepatitis B immunization from a facility supervised by an appropriate medical professional.
- authorize a preliminary criminal background check
- provide proof of identity (e.g. valid driver’s license)
- take the Test of Essential Academic Skills for Allied Health (ATI TEAS1), formerly TEAS V, in addition to the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE), and obtain a passing score.
1 Test of Essential Academic Skill for Allied Health (ATI TEAS) measures basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. These entry level skills were deemed important for health science program applicants by a panel of subject matter experts. All applicants to the Respiratory Therapy program must score 50 on both the Reading and Math portions of the exam. The 50th percentile ranking places YTI applicants in the median range.
Technical Standards. The Respiratory Therapist must be able to perform the physical tasks and functions required of the job.
Hearing: Able to hear and understand patients and staff; assess and monitor patient or equipment sounds and alarms.
- Communicate with patients, staff, and families
- Follow spoken instructions.
- Able to hear heart and breath sounds.
- Hear equipment alarms.
Movement: support and move patients. Lift to 50 pounds, walk for extended periods of time including up and down stairs.
- transfer patients safely from bed to wheelchair, change patient position in bed.
- Move patients in and out of treatment areas.
- Respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Reach, lift, move equipment.
Sight: Able to monitor and assess patient and equipment function
- Read written instruction and orders.
- Read fine print
- Differentiate between color
- Observe patient appearance and posture
Motor Skills: Be able to
- Assemble, operate, and move equipment.
- Draw venous and arterial blood samples.
- Prepare medications.
- Feel pulses for obtaining blood gases
- Lift and transport oxygen cylinders
- Move hospital beds
- Lift and move patients
- Perform airway management.
- Perform chest compressions during CPR. Manually ventilate during resuscitation.
Tactile: Able to distinguish temperature differences, pulse rate.
Communication: must be able to communicate in English effectively with patients, coworkers, staff, and family members
Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities: Must be able to measure, calculate and analyze data.
Additional York Admissions Requirements
In addition to the general YTI admissions requirements, students requesting readmission to the following programs must:
Computer and Data Management program:
- authorize a preliminary criminal background check.
Cybersecurity
- authorize a preliminary criminal background check. Applicants with felony convictions related to computer crimes will not be admitted.
- provide either:
- an official transcript from a regionally or nationally accredited institution demonstrating a minimum of 18 earned semester credits or the equivalent in Information Technology or a related field. Service members must submit a Joint Services Transcript (JST) which demonstrates 18 semester credits or the equivalent in Information Technology or a related field. Courses must have been completed within the past five (5) years and course descriptions may be required.
OR
- employer verification of one year of professional experience in Information Technology
OR
- a combination of earned credits and professional experience deemed acceptable by the program director
Expanded Function Dental Assistant Program:
- submit a verification letter from employer stating that they have worked as a chairside assistant for a minimum of 2 years or provide proof of current CDA certification.
- submit proof of current CPR certification (Health Care Providers)
- submit proof of current Radiology certification
- submit verification of Hepatitis B vaccination. Proof of Immunization from a facility supervised by an appropriate medical professional must be provided. certify that they have a personal device and internet access which meet the technology requirements outlined in the catalog in order to complete the online portion of their classes.
- Take the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE), and obtain a passing score.
- Take an EFDA entrance assessment to demonstrate basic dental competencies in the following areas: infection control, radiation safety, tooth numbering, and chairside procedure. Applicants need to achieve a minimum score of 80.
Veterinary Technician Program:
- take the Test of Essential Academic Skill for Allied Health (ATI TEAS1) and obtain a passing score.
1 Test of Essential Academic Skill for Allied Health (ATI TEAS) measures basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. These entry level skills were deemed important for health science program applicants by a panel of subject matter experts. All applicants to the Veterinary Technician program must score 50% on both the Reading and Math portions of the exam. The 50th percentile ranking places YTI applicants in the median range.
Transfer of Credit Hours
Applicants who wish to transfer credit hours from another accredited post-secondary institution must provide an official transcript and course descriptions from that institution prior to matriculation or provide formal documentation of armed forces training courses (order Military Joint Service Transcripts at https:jst.doded.mil/jst/). Their previous institution must have been accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Applicants must have achieved a grade of “C” or better in courses submitted for transfer credit consideration. However, credit cannot be awarded for part of a course. If the student’s previous education did not cover all of the content in a course, no credit can be awarded. Final determination related to the award of transferred credit hours will be at the discretion of YTI. The request and final determination must be made prior to the start of the student beginning his or her program at YTI. A written record of the transfer credit review will be maintained in the student’s file.
No more than 75% of the credit hours in a program of study may be attained via transfer of credit.
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