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100 White Bridge Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
admissions@tcatnashville.edu
(615) 425-5500
General Admission Requirements
- Program enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis by date of completed application. (A completed application includes all items required for enrollment.)
- Persons seeking admission to a college must be at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. For full-time programs, the applicant must declare an occupational objective and demonstrate reasonable potential for achieving that objective.
- All persons who are required to register for the Federal Draft under 50 U.S.C. App. Section 453 are not eligible to enroll in any post-secondary school until they have registered with selective service.
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Educational and admission requirements vary from program to program.
Practical Nursing - Portland Campus
Portland Campus PN Class Hours:
Monday - Tuesday Hours 6:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday - Thursday Hours 7:45 - 2:15 pm
Class hours may vary during clinicals.
This program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. The Nursing program prepares individuals to become members of a nursing team in hospitals, long term health care facilities, doctors’ offices, outpatient clinics, and home health care. Students are required to complete supervised clinical experiences in all areas of nursing care. Graduates will obtain a diploma in Practical Nursing and then be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nursing. Please contact Vickey Myatt at Vickey.Myatt@tcatnashville.edu with any questions regarding the Practical Nursing program.
Pre-Requisites Information
Prior to receiving an application for the September 2022 Practical Nursing program, applicants are required to take and pass the pre-requisites of Anatomy & Physiology and Dosage Calculations.
The pre-requisites will be offered starting Janruary 2022. Upon successfully passing the pre-requisites, applicants will receive an application packet for the September 2022 Practical Nursing program.
Portland Campus located at 602 S. Broadway – Portland, TN.
PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING IN THE DOSAGE CALCULATION PRE-REQUISITE COURSE
Practical Nursing - Hybrid
The Hybrid Practical Nursing program is the same length, one-year, and covers the same curriculum as our on campus Practical Nursing program. As a Hybrid program, a portion of the courses are covered online. Students will attend classes and/or clinical on campus or at a clinical site, approximately 22 hours a week. While there is some flexibility in performing course requirements, students choosing to register under the Hybrid Practical Nursing program need to have strong computer skills, the ability to manage their time well and be accountable for course material deadlines as well as be a strong independent learner
This program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. The Nursing program prepares individuals to become members of a nursing team in hospitals, long term health care facilities, doctors’ offices, outpatient clinics, and home health care. Students are required to complete supervised clinical experiences in all areas of nursing care. Graduates will obtain a diploma in Practical Nursing and then be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nursing.
Pre-Requisites Information
Prior to receiving an application for the January 2022 Hybrid Practical Nursing program, applicants are required to take and pass the pre-requisites of Anatomy & Physiology and Dosage Calculations.
The pre-requisites will be offered starting September 2021. Upon successfully passing the pre-requisites, applicants will receive an application packet for the January 2022 Hybrid Practical Nursing program.
PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING IN THE DOSAGE CALCULATION PRE-REQUISITE COURSE
Computer Aided Design Technology
Early Childhood Education
Regular high school diploma or GED required to be eligible for the CDA assessment/Early Childhood Education program.
Aesthetics Technology
Ten high school credits or GED score of 450.
Phlebotomy Technology
The next supplemental certificate program will be offered January 2022.
If you are interested in phlebotomy training please email Marsha Nikahd at marsha.nikahd@tcatnashville.edu or Vickey Myatt, Allied Health Secretary vickey.myatt@tcatnashville.edu with your contact information (name, phone number and email address) so that we may reach out to you with future phlebotomy training classes.
Also contact the Instructor for information.
Tawanda Kinzer
Dental Laboratory Technology
Next Class – January 2022
Acceptance is based on first-come, first-serve.
Instruction in the Dental Lab Technology program is individualized. A student may enroll when a vacancy occurs and exits the program when the desired proficiency level has been attained. Acceptance is based on first-come, first-serve.
How to Apply for the Dental Lab Program
Applicants must complete an on-line application and provide the campus with a copy of one of the following for proof of educations.
- High School transcript/diploma, or GED certificate/scores
- Complete an on-line application to the school – https://tcatnashville.edu/future-students/admissions
Class Schedule
Class meets Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 p.m.
Cost of Training
For the costs of the Dental Lab Technology program, please refer to the expense sheet available on the school website. The costs include tuition, textbooks, supplies, and tools required for the program.
NOTE: Textbooks and uniforms are required the first day of class. The Instructor will provide a supply list on the first day of class. The student is responsible for purchasing supplies needed for the program.
Vijay Ramcharan, Dental Lab Instructor ------- (615) 425-5566
Practical Nursing - Main Campus
This program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. The Nursing program prepares individuals to become members of a nursing team in hospitals, long term health care facilities, doctors’ offices, outpatient clinics, and home health care. Students are required to complete supervised clinical experiences in all areas of nursing care. Graduates will obtain a diploma in Practical Nursing and then be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nursing. Please contact Vickey Myatt at Vickey.Myatt@tcatnashville.edu or with any questions regarding the Practical Nursing program.
Pre-Requisites Information
Prior to receiving an application for the May 2022 Practical Nursing program, applicants are required to take and pass the pre-requisites of Anatomy & Physiology and Dosage Calculations.
The pre-requisites will be offered starting January 2022. Upon successfully passing the pre-requisites, applicants will receive an application packet for the May 2022 Practical Nursing program.
PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING IN THE DOSAGE CALCULATION PRE-REQUISITE COURSE
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Supplemental training certificates may be given for specialized industry training. The individual training programs will determine supplemental certificate requirements.
Dental Assisting
Next Class – January 2022
How to Apply for the Dental Assisting Program
Thank you for your interest in the Dental Assisting Program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (TCAT Nashville).
The Dental Assisting Program is highly competitive, and only a select number of students are enrolled each class.
To recieve an application packet you must first submit an offical high school transcript with GPA of 2.0 or an offical GED scores to the Allied Health Department.
Application Packet for the January 2022 class.
Applicants must complete the Dental Assisting Application Packet. The application packet can be obtained from the Allied Health Department or via email. To request packet by email, contact Vickey Myatt or Marsha Nikhad at email provided below.
The following will be required for enrollment into the program:
- Proof of Education: Submit one of the following:
- High School Transcript - Min 2.0 GPA
- College Transcript
- GED Certificate/Scores
- Proof of MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis B Vaccines
- Dental Assisting Packet (the packet must be complete to be accepted)
- Complete on-line application to the school.
Class Schedule
Class meets Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., while in class. Clinical will begin in the 3rd trimester of the program. Clinical hours vary based on the site you will be attending. Clinical hours are subject to change, clinical is mandatory to complete the program.
Cost of Training
For the costs of the Dental Assisting Program, please refer to the expense sheet available on the school website. The costs include tuition, textbooks, supplies, and tools required for the program.
NOTE: Uniforms, textbooks and supplies are required for the first day of class.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Vickey Myatt, Allied Health Secretary
vickey.myatt@tcatnashville.edu or
Marsha Nikahd at marsha.nikahd@tcatnashville.edu
Crystal Ammons & Lexy Baker, Dental Assisting Instructors
crystal.ammons@tcatnashville.edu or lexy.baker@tcatnashville.edu
(615) 425-5650
Cosmetology
Ten high school credits or GED score of 450.
Computer Information Technology
The Computer Information Technology program has an articulation agreement with the Tennessee community colleges. Details of the articulation are located here, CIT Articulation Agreement. For more information contact the program instructor or the Student Services Office.
Please see the below attached document for the Nashville State Community College's agreement with CIT.
NSCC A.A.S Degree in Computer Information Technology - TCAT-CIT Agreement.