How to Apply
- Pick a program of study
- Complete the TCAT Application for Enrollment
- Some programs of study require additional application documents. Download, complete and submit any required documents listed under the programs of study below
Submit your application, program-specific application materials (if required), and vaccination letter to the Student Services Office at the address listed below
- Request official transcripts of education from high school, high-school equivalency or other colleges and universities
High school transcripts are available from your high school's counseling office
College and University transcripts are available at the institution's records office
Official GED and HiSET requests can be obtained at https://www.diplomasender.com for the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wyoming
If you have foreign transcripts you will need to provide an English translated version of your transcript and have your education evaluated through the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The website for NACES can be found at: www.naces.org. We will need the English translated version of your transcripts to complete admissions requirements
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online, if applying for financial aid (this is required for TN Promise scholarship and the Wilder Naifeh grant)
TCAT Nashville Student Services Office
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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Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Educational and admission requirements vary from program to program.
Truck Driving
21 years of age; D.O.T. medical exam; negative drug screening test, which is taken with 24 hours of payment. Current Moving Violation Record from Department of Safety (student can have no more than three speeding violations and/or accidents for the past three years and no alcohol or drug-related convictions in the last five years). Be a resident of TN; hold a valid state of TN drivers license; obtain a commercial drivers license permit (DPA). Attend an orientation session and pre-qualification session. Payment for drug screen test wil be made on the day of orientation.
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
Next Class – September 2018
Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to Apply for the Phlebotomy Program
Applicants must complete the Phlebotomy Application Packet. The application packet can be obtained from the Allied Health Department. If you prefer to have it emailed, please email Vickey Myatt at the email address listed below to request the packet.
The following will be required for enrollment into the program:
- Proof of Education: Submit one of the following:
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcript
- Official GED Certificate/Scores
- Phlebotomy Packet (the packet must be complete to be accepted)
Class Schedule
The program is 4 months in length. Class meets Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., while in class. Clinical will begin in the 3rd month 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 Phlebotomy program, please refer to the expense sheet available on the school website. The costs includes 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 (615) 425-5533
Mary Armbrecht, Phlebotomy Instructor
mary.armbrecht@tcatnashville.edu or (615) 425-5565
Dental Laboratory Technology
Class Offerings – Sepember 2018
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 on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to Apply for the Dental Lab Program
Applicants must complete an application and provide the campus with a copy of one of the following for proof of educations:
- High School transcript/diploma, college transcript/degree, or GED certificate/scores.
- Applicants must also provide proof of MMR and Varicella vaccinations.
Class Schedule
Class meets Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 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 includes 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.
Awards
Dental Lab Model Maker-Certificate-432 hours
Dental Lab Waxer-Certificate-864 hours
Dental Lab Metal Finisher-Diploma-1296 hours
Dental Lab Technician-Diploma-1728 hours
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Vickey Myatt, Allied Health Secretary: (615) 425-5533
Vijay Ramcharan, Dental Lab Instructor: (615) 425-5566
Allied Health Fax Line: (615) 425-5587
Medical Assisting
How to Apply for the Medical Assisting Program
Applicants must complete the Medical Assisting Application Packet. The application packet can be obtained from the Allied Health Department.
The following will be required for enrollment into the program:
- Proof of Education: Submit one of the following:
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcript
- Official GED Certificate/Scores
- Medical Assisting Packet (the packet must be complete to be accepted)
Class Schedule
Class meets Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 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 Medical Assisting Program, please refer to the expense sheet available on the school website. The costs includes 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 (615) 425-5533
- Kathi Gilmore, Medical Assisting Instructor
- kathi.gilmore@tcatnashville.edu or 615-425-5577
Practical Nursing
NEXT CLASS – July 2018 (Prerequisites) Only
Prior to receiving an application for the January 2019 Practical Nursing program, applicants are required to take and pass the pre-requisites of Anatomy & Physiology and Dosage Calculations.
The prerequisites will be offered starting July 2018. Upon successfully passing the prerequisites, applicants will receive an application packet for the January 2019 Practical Nursing program.
The first step to apply is to attend an Information Session. It is mandatory that you attend one of the following sessions to be eligible to enroll in the pre-requisites courses. The session will last approximately one hour. The following dates are available:
- Monday, April 16, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, April 17, 2018 @ 1 p.m. (Portland Campus Only)
- Monday, May 14, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 15, 2018 @ 1 p.m. (Portland Campus Only)
- Monday, June 11, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 12, 2018 @ 1 p.m. (Portland Campus Only)
During the session, we will discuss class schedules for prerequisites, preregistration dates, fees, and other vital information pertaining to the Practical Nursing program.
The session will be held in the Douglas Henry Building, Room 229/231. Parking is available in the back of the campus. Please do not park in faculty/staff or visitor parking.
Due to new construction on our campus, parking is limited. We have a designated area for overflow parking at Nashville State Community College. The parking lot designated for our campus is located in the far back corner of their parking lot. Please do not park in any other area than what is designated for TCAT Nashville.
NOTE: Seats are limited to 75 people per session. In the event seats are filled, we will have a second session immediately following the first. The door will close promptly at 10:00 a.m. in order to start the meeting on time.
Please do not bring children to the meeting. For their safety, children are not allowed to sit in the breakroom unattended. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Please contact Vickey Myatt at Vickey.Myatt@tcatnashville.edu or (615) 425-5533 with any questions regarding the Practical Nursing program.
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 – September 2018
Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be one (1) class with a limit of ten (10) students per class.
How to Apply for the Dental Assisting Program
Applicants must complete the Dental Assisting Application Packet. The application packet can be obtained from the Allied Health Department.
The following will be required for enrollment into the program:
- Proof of Education: Submit one of the following:
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcript
- Official GED Certificate/Scores
- Proof of MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis B Vaccines
- Dental Assisting Packet (the packet must be complete to be accepted)
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 includes 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
- (615) 425-5533 or Vickey.Myatt@tcatnashville.edu
- Crystal Ammons, Dental Assisting Instructor
- (615) 425-5579 or Crystal.Ammons@tcatnashville.edu
Cosmetology
Ten high school credits or GED score of 450.