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STUDENT INFORMATION

Admission Requirements

It is very important to understand that fulfilling the admission requirements DOES NOT guarantee the candidate’s acceptance into the program. College of (Allied) Health Sciences (AH) programs are currently offered only on a daytime course schedule. The AH programs are completely residential in nature and no component is done through distance learning.

PSI is on a 12-week quarter system with a one (1) week break between quarters. The academic calendars are as Appendix A to this catalog.

Enrollment into each of the AH programs is offered in January, April, July and October of each year. Refer to calenders for the correct start date for each quarter.

The Program Cost Sheet and the Gainful Employment Program Disclosure Acknowledgment form are given to each candidate as an insert to this Catalog by an Admissions Representative during the first meeting.

PSI’s Academic Catalog is available electronically on the website at www.proskills.edu. The catalog is included with the program information, under the program tab, for review prior to applying for admission and/or signing an enrollment agreement.

To qualify for all (Allied) Health Science (AH) programs at PSI you must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age and submit copy of state issued ID for verification.

2. Complete and sign PSI’s Application for admission.

3. Submit an official high school or GED equivalent transcript. If official transcript is not available, applicant may show proof of high school diploma or passing score on GED. Complete a PSI Official Transcript Request Form to send for an official high school or GED transcript, if needed.

4. For transfer credit approval, submit an official college transcript showing proof of the successful completion of approved college course(s). The course(s) must have been passed with a letter grade of “C” or above and taken within the last 10 years for course transfer credit consideration.

5. Take and successfully pass the Wonderlic Scholastic Exam with a minimum score of:

a. 15 for all diploma programs.

b. 18 for associate degree program.

(To learn more about the Wonderlic test go to

Payment of application fee must be in the form of a check or money order made out to PSI or the fee paid with a debit or credit card.

7. Review and sign the Gainful Employment Program Disclosure Acknowledgment Form.

8. Review and sign Admission Acknowledgment Form.

9. *Be accepted as a candidate into a program.

10. Meet with a Financial Aid (FA) Representative to discuss loan and grant eligibility and repayment obligations.

11. Meet with the Student Accounts Officer to discuss cost and payment for the program.

12. Attend mandatory financial aid and education orientation to:

• review and sign an Enrollment Agreement.

• receive a hardcopy of the Academic Catalog.

• receive the appropriate Student Handbook.

• review and sign the State of Ohio Disclosure Form.

• finalize all education and financial aid documentation.

• review education policy and procedures with a program instructor as a group.

• review program class schedule and register for classes.

*As mature and responsible social behaviors are the fundamental basis for any professional atmosphere, be it academic or employment related, Professional Skills Institute strives to accept only students who exhibit the utmost respect and courtesy for others. Even from the candidate’s initial contact with the School, the School will begin its evaluation to appraise the candidate’s behavior as responsible and appropriate. If any conduct is demonstrated that is inappropriate for the professional and academic environment, or lacking common respect and courtesy for others, the admission may be denied.

Professional Skills Institute reserves the right to use any and all information gathered, printed or otherwise, during the admission process to appropriately determine a candidate’s suitability for enrollment. If behaviors or a past pattern of behaviors are revealed during this assessment, that are immoral, unlawful or unbecoming of a student of Professional Skills Institute, the admission may be denied.

Application Process

Phase I: Information

Contact the Admissions Office to schedule an appointment to discuss program of interest or email an Admissions Representative.

Tony Dickens [email protected] or Andrea Cluckey [email protected]

PSI’s Health Science Programs are the following:

AMA Associate Medical (Office) Assistant Diploma Degree Programs:

MA Medical (Office) Assistant MIS Medical Insurance Specialist Phase II: Candidate Pre-Admission

1. Complete, sign and submit a PSI Application.

2. Provide a valid government issued photo ID or driver’s license, for personal identification.

3. Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent or submit official transcript.

4. If applicable, complete a PSI Official Transcript Request Form to send for an official high school or GED transcript.

5. If applicable, submit official college transcript(s).

6. Review and sign the Gainful Employment Program Disclosure Acknowledgment Form.

7. Review and sign Admission Acknowledgment Form.

8. Pay appropriate Application Fee.

9. Take and successfully pass the Wonderlic Scholastic Exam with the minimum required score.

The Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam is a 12-minute timed standardized pre-entrance exam to measure aptitude. There will not be an untimed version of the Wonderlic Exam for reason of ESL (English as a Second Language). An untimed Wonderlic Exam will be given only when there is a documented medical problem.

Candidates will be tested until the established testing date has expired, usually one (1) week prior to the beginning of the next quarter or until seats are filled, which ever comes first. If a candidate does not pass the Wonderlic Exam on the first attempt, he/she has the option of taking the test again. If the candidate does not pass the test the second time he/she has the option of beginning the process from Phase II, again during the next enrollment process.

Candidates are limited to only two (2) attempts at a successful score on the Wonderlic Exam per enrollment period, regardless of program. If a candidate scores 15 or above, that score remains effective for two (2) years.

An Admissions Representative will submit the candidate’s file to the Admissions Selection Committee upon completion.

Phase III: Acceptance Process

Candidates who wish to be considered for a particular enrollment date should see that all admissions requirements are met as soon as possible.

Seating is limited. A seat in a particular enrollment period is not guaranteed until the candidate attends the mandatory orientation and signs an enrollment agreement. For more information regarding seat availability contact an Admissions Representative.

The Admissions Selection Committee will not accept incomplete files for review. The Admissions Selection Committee meets on a bi-weekly basis.

Each candidate will have his/her application reviewed by the Admissions Selection Committee using the following criteria:

a. Completed and signed Application.

b. Verification of valid government issued photo ID or driver’s license.

c. Verification of high school diploma or GED.

d. If applicable, completed Official Transcript Request Form and submission of Official College Transcript(s).

e. Signed applicable Gainful Employment Program Disclosure Acknowledgment Form.

f. Signed Admission Acknowledgment Form.

g. Verification of passing the Wonderlic Exam with the minimum required score.

h. Verification of paid Application Fee.

The Admissions Selection Committee may be comprised of, but not limited to, any of the following four (4) people: the Director of Education, a program director, coordinator or administrator, a faculty member or a member of the Advisory Board.

Phase IV: Accepted Candidates

1. Candidates will be notified by an Admissions Representative of acceptance. Acceptance does not guarantee a seat in a particular enrollment period.

The Admissions Representative will schedule the first appointment for the candidate with a Financial Aid Representative and the Student Accounts Officer.

Prior to the appointments, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online to be prepared for the appointments.

A link to this form is found at www.proskills.edu under the Financial Aid tab. The completion of this form is required for all students.

2. Meet with a Financial Aid Representative to discuss loan and grant eligibility and repayment obligations and to review a FA Award Letter.

3. Meet with the Student Accounts Officer to discuss cost and payment for the program.

4. If needed, meet with an Admissions Representative to have additional questions answered.

Probationary Admission Phase V: Orientation

1. Accepted candidates that have successfully completed all the steps in the admissions process will be notified by an Admissions Representative that a seat is available for a particular enrollment period with ten (10) alternate seats.

If an accepted candidate declines or is unable to fill a seat, the first person on the alternate list will be contacted to fill the position.

If an accepted candidate or alternate candidate declines a position twice, they will not be allowed to apply for admission for three (3) years.

2. Attend the mandatory enrollment orientation to complete the admission process. The orientation will include the following parts to finalize enrollment.

Part 1, Admissions will:

• review and have student sign an Enrollment Agreement.

• review and sign the State of Ohio Disclosure Form.

• issue a hardcopy of the Academic Catalog.

• issue the appropriate Student Handbook.

• have the students view drug video.

• instruct the students on uniform fitting time.

• have student ID picture taken.

Part 2, Financial Aid will:

• review loan requirements.

• review recalculation policy.

• review general FA rules.

• share helpful FA websites.

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Part 3, Education will:

• review PSI’s mission statement and conduct a positive focus orientation.

• review program goals and objectives.

• review the student positive focus notebook.

• review the Student Handbook.

• obtain an updated schedule, if applicable.

• register for first quarter.

• complete additional program paperwork.

• discuss and schedule proficiency exam with registrar.

A candidate who receives a score on the Wonderlic Exam of 14 for diploma programs or 17 for the associate degree program may request admission under academic probation for the first 12-week quarter. The student will review and request admission by completing and Entrance Probation Form. This form is then given to the Director of Education for approval.

If at the end of the first 12-week quarter, the student has a quarterly (term) GPA of 2.0 or higher, the student will be removed from academic probation.

If at the end of the first 12-week quarter, the student has not achieved a quarterly (term) GPA of 2.0 or higher, the student will be terminated from his/her program.

A student cannot be placed on academic probation for two consecutive quarters.