The health programs are limited enrollment programs and have a set number of students who are admitted each fall semester. Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Radiography employ a competitive process to determine entry. Dental Assisting employs a first-come, first-to-qualify, first-served process to determine entry.

Part of the admission requirements is attending an information session in your field of interest - students are required to attend one health information session the year prior to admission. These are held three times a year; generally in March, June, and September, but times may vary. No appointment is required. The next scheduled sessions are:

As health care providers, the primary professional obligation is service to the public. Patients have the right to expect and receive quality care regardless of their circumstance and medical condition. All health care students at RCCC will be expected to adhere to this philosophy.

Infection control guidelines and training have been developed to protect the student and the patient from disease transmission. All students will be expected to attend training and adhere to the program guidelines.

Nursing and Radiography clinical training experiences may be scheduled for day, evening, or weekend shifts depending on the clinical rotation. Clinical training may take place at various locations in Rowan or Cabarrus counties – this may involve additional driving time and travel expense.

Students who are not lawfully admitted to the United States may not be issued a license by the state regulatory board for your program of study. Please check with the appropriate state licensing agency if you have questions about your ability to qualify for state licensing.