Apply as a Transfer Student

In compliance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and Investigation Legislation, a background check will be completed upon acceptance into Bellin College.

Applicants who have been convicted of specific crimes/offenses that would bar them from clinical experiences as a student or employment and/or licensure as a caregiver will not be admitted to the College. A background check approved by the College does not guarantee successful clinical placement. Any clinical agency reserves the right to complete a criminal background check and to ban a student from clinical experiences based on the results of the background check. The Dean of Student Services has the ability to grant entrance on an individual basis.

CPR certification must be American Heart Association – Health Care Provider/ Basic Life Support (infant/child/adult). Students will be trained at the College if needed. Each student must show proof of CPR certification by uploading the front and back of their CPR card into their CastleBranch account. CPR is required every two (2) years by most clinical agencies. There is a discounted fee for CPR certification and CPR renewal.

Each applicant is required to complete a physical examination, specific immunizations, and drug testing. The general health of the applicant must be deemed adequate for meeting the minimal technical criteria and program outcomes of the degree.

Upon acceptance to the College, the student’s pre-entrance physical, immunization and health records will be reviewed by the Employee Health Office. 

Drug screening prior to entry is mandatory. The Chief Academic Officer will review the confidential drug screen results. Any applicant whose drug screen reports the use of illegal drugs may have their admission canceled. Drug screens need to be completed through the Bellin Occupational Health Clinic.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bellin College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, student aid and other College-administered programs nor in the employment of its faculty and staff. As a Bellin College student, performance of certain activities is required with or without reasonable accommodation. Bellin College reserves the right to determine final eligibility based upon the applicant and student’s ability to successfully complete Minimum Technical Criteria Standards as outlined by the College. Students must have the abilities and skills according but not limited to the following:

• Ability to communicate with patients, families and other health care professionals.
• Problem-solving abilities sufficient for clinical judgment.
• Dexterity, range of motion, and eye/hand coordination sufficient to perform procedures and manipulate equipment, including intervention in an emergency situation.
• Auditory and visual ability sufficient for assessment of health care status, and for providing safe and effective care.
• Emotional health sufficient to provide safe and effective care, meet the physical demands of patient care, including but not limited to the ability to lift, position, and transport patient and the ability to lift, move and position heavy equipment.
• Meet the Minimal Technical Criteria Standards as outlined on the medical form.

Medical Imaging Physical Exam Form

Surgical Assisting Physical Exam Form

The following immunizations are required to participate in the Bellin College clinical settings and to progress in the curriculum plans. All students will upload immunization documents into ViewPoint, Inc. to show proof of date and completion of their immunization requirements. Any declination of vaccines will put the student’s ability to advance through the curriculum in jeopardy. Blood titers showing immunity must be documented as “antibodies present”, “immune”, or have an ISR value of 1.10 or higher.

Tuberculosis Testing:
The Wisconsin Administrative Code states that all persons having direct contact with hospital patients must be assessed for the presence of active pulmonary tuberculosis. It is a requirement of all applicants to have two (2) TB tests before admission. The 2-step TB screening involves receiving the test, then returning to have it read within a specific time period. The second step involves the process repeated one (1) to three (3) weeks after the 1st TB skin test. Once enrolled as a Bellin College student, annual screening is mandatory during the month of March. January entry students will obtain their annual skin test in November.

If the student converts (positive skin test) on her/his annual health assessment or has had a past positive TB skin test, a baseline chest x-ray is required and the student must follow-up with her/his health care provider for treatment. A written statement is required from treating health care provider regarding clinical status/restrictions. A QuantiFERON test is also acceptable. An annual review of TB signs and symptoms will be required thereafter. Bellin College will not be held liable for payment for QuantiFERON blood tests, chest x-rays, or further medical care.

TB skin tests are free of charge for Bellin College students if given by Occupational Health Services. Vaccines and blood tests are discounted. Payments must be cash only (checks and other forms of payment are not accepted). To receive the discounted pricing, incoming students are to identify self as a Bellin College student when making appointments and at the time of service.

Please note: The Signs/Symptoms sheets are available from the Bellin College Admissions Department.

Resources to obtain TB testing and/or immunizations are as follows:

• Primary health care providers.
• Bellin Occupational Health (Bellevue location, 3263 Eaton Road) for TB tests, titers, and some vaccines. Call 920-430-4560 for an appointment.
• Bellin Occupational Health (Ashwaubenon location, 1630 Commanche Ave.) for TB tests, titers, and some vaccines. Call 920-433-4560 for an appointment.

Upon acceptance into the College, students must pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit. Deposit amount varies by program. 

Undergraduate Nursing (including 15 Month program) enrollment deposit information.

Undergraduate Allied Health Programs

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Radiation Therapy
• Radiologic Sciences
• Surgical Assisting 

View the enrollment deposit information for all Allied Health programs.

Certificates
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography enrollment deposit