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Division of Health Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions
What financial aid is available for students in Health Sciences?
Students should contact the Financial Aid Office for information regarding loans, grants and other special programs.
Once students are accepted into a program, information will be
made available to them regarding any career-specific scholarships
that might be available.
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Where do I obtain the form for the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE) background check?
Applicants for Valencia Community College Nursing program must be free of offenses that would disqualify them from a student clinical experience in a health care setting and must have their civil rights intact. This policy is in response to requirements by clinical agencies and State/Federal regulations.
Each applicant must be screened by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for criminal history. Each applicant must have a Social Security Verification, Residency History, Nationwide Sexual Offense Registry Search, Nationwide Healthcare Fraud/Abuse Scan, and a US Patriot Act/OFCA search. A Nationwide Criminal Search is also required if the applicant has worked, resided, or has been a student outside of Florida during the 2 year period prior to the start of any Health Science Program at Valencia.
The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the student. The current fee is $49.00, the Nationwide Criminal Search is an additional $10.00 if needed. Background checks will be completed when applicants begin a health science program.
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Are there any student activities or clubs that are related to
Health Sciences?
Valencia Community College has a very active Student Government
Association. Several of the Health Sciences have student
clubs and are affiliated with their professional organizations.
Current programs with clubs are:
- Valencia Student Nurses Association (VSNA)
- Valencia Radiography Student Association (VRSA)
- Valencia Ultrasound Student Association (VUSA)
- Association of Students for Respiratory Care (ASRC)
- Dental Hygiene (SADHA)
If you want to find out more about clubs on West Campus, visit
the Student Development Clubs
and Organizations website.
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How can I plan my academic education to support my career
plans?
Complete an application to Valencia Community
College. Be sure that you request transcripts from all previous
colleges to be sent to Valencia.
Come by the Counseling department in the Student Services
Building (SSB) on West Campus to make an appointment. You
should leave your counseling appointment with an Education Plan
that lists what courses are completed (if you are a returning or
transfer student) and what courses you need to take at Valencia to
complete your health related program.
Obtain an application for the health science program in which
you are interested. THOROUGHLY read the requirements and application process.
If you have questions about the application,
contact:
Post-Admission
and
Advanced Technical
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Visit LifeMap and follow the suggestions
for completing a plan of action to achieve your goals.
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