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Student Services Office – Main Campus
740 Highway 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: 615-441-6220    Fax: 615-441-6223
Admissions@tcatdickson.edu

Student Services Office – Clarksville Campus
135 International Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: 931-572-1694   Fax: 931-572-1696
Lisa.sullivan@tcatdickson.edu

 

Cosmetology Instructor Training

High school diploma or equivalent

Cosmetology license in good standing

Aesthetics Technology

Additional requirement:

Provide official copy of High school or GED transcript

 

Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting

Class Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Clinical Hours: Vary depending on clinical site availability

Currently accepting applications for summer term which begins May 2, 2024 on the Clarksville Campus

*All start dates are dependent on sufficient enrollment.

To be considered for admission, please complete the following steps:

  • Online Application by clicking “Apply Now
  • Official High School Transcript or Equivalent
    • Official transcript must be mailed directly from your school system to TCAT Dickson, Attn: Sherry Bowman. Electronic submission of transcripts must be from Parchment.com or National Student Clearinghouse to be considered official. We DO NOT accept emailed transcripts.
    • Foreign Transcripts will require translation and evaluation from a credentialing service to verify equivalent to a US high school diploma. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain appropriate credential verification.
  • Proof of Immunity to MMR and Varicella
    • Applicants must provide proof of two doses of each immunization or positive titer levels.
  • HESI A2 Entrance Exam
    • A minimum score of 60 in both math and reading sections. HESI scores are valid for 2 years. Retesting may be allowed once per term and must be a minimum of 30 days after the prior test.
    • If you test at a testing center other than TCAT Dickson or Clarksville, please have the testing facility email Sherry.Bowman@tcatdickson.edu with your official scores.
    • Achieving the minimum scores on the HESI A2 exam does not guarantee admission. Admission to the Patient Care Technician and Medical Assisting Program is highly competitive, and only a select number of students are enrolled in each class.

Patient Care Technician & Medical Assisting applicants with a complete application are ranked based on scores on the entrance exam.

*Additional documentation will be required following acceptance into the program to meet clinical approval.

Information Sessions:

No additional information sessions are scheduled for this application period.  Contact Sherry Bowman for information.

HESI A2 Testing Dates:

Dickson Campus 9am: March 21 and April 2
Clarksville Campus 9:30am: March 18, 20, 25, and 27

HESI testing slots are limited. To reserve a seat for testing, stop by our campus and pay the $40 exam fee in cash. The HESI test fee is nonrefundable. Please arrive early for the HESI exam. Testing begins promptly at the scheduled time. There will be no late admittance.

Applicants may utilize the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review ISBN: 9780323582261 as a study guide. 

Click here to request official HESI scores from the Elsevier website: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323324045?role=student

The local Adult Education/Workforce Essentials offices in Dickson and Clarksville/Montgomery County offer free assistance with preparation.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Murphy, Director of Nursing and Health Careers, at 615-441-6220 or stephanie.murphy@tcatdickson.edu or Sherry Bowman, Health Careers Student Enrollment, at 615-441-6222 or sherry.bowman@tcatdickson.edu.

ARTICULATION

For more information on TCAT to Community College Articulation agreements, click the links below:

https://www.tbr.edu/academics/tcattocc

https://catalog.tbr.edu/mime/media/view/1/585/TCAT+CC+Articulation+Brochure+FINAL.pdf


 

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program has an articulation agreement with the Tennessee Prison Education Initiative. Details of the articulation are located here, 

For more information contact the the Student Services Office.

The Welding Technology program has an articulation agreement with the Tennessee community colleges. Details of the articulation can be downloaded and viewed here, Welding Articulation Agreement. For more information contact the program instructor or the Student Services Office.

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Practical Nursing

Class Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am – 2:30pm

Clinical Hours: Vary depending on clinical site availability

Currently accepting applications for summer term which begin May 2, 2024 on the Williamson Campus and the Dickson Campus

*All start dates are dependent on sufficient enrollment.

To be considered for admission, please complete the following steps:

  • Online Application by clicking “Apply Now
  • Official High School Transcript or Equivalent
    • Official transcript must be mailed directly from your school system to TCAT Dickson, Attn: Sherry Bowman. Electronic submission of transcripts must be from Parchment.com or National Student Clearinghouse to be considered official. We DO NOT accept emailed transcripts.
    • Foreign Transcripts will require translation and evaluation from a credentialing service to verify equivalent to a US high school diploma. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain appropriate credential verification.
  • Proof of Immunity to MMR and Varicella
    • Applicants must provide proof of two doses of each immunization or positive titer levels.
  • HESI A2 Entrance Exam
    • A minimum score of 70 in both math and reading sections. HESI scores are valid for 2 years. Retesting may be allowed once per term and must be a minimum of 30 days after the prior test.
    • If you test at a testing center other than TCAT Dickson or Clarksville, please have the testing facility email Sherry.Bowman@tcatdickson.edu with your official scores.
    • Achieving the minimum scores on the HESI A2 exam does not guarantee admission. Admission to the Practical Nursing Program is highly competitive, and only a select number of students are enrolled in each class.

Nursing applicants with a complete application are ranked based on scores on the entrance exam.

*Additional documentation will be required following acceptance into the program to meet clinical approval.

Information Sessions:

All dates have passed for this application period.  Please contact Sherry Bowman for information.

HESI A2 Testing Dates:

Dickson Campus 9am: March 21 and April 2
Clarksville Campus 9:30am: March 18, 20, 25, and 27

HESI testing slots are limited. To reserve a seat for testing, stop by our campus and pay the $40 exam fee in cash. The HESI test fee is nonrefundable. Please arrive early for the HESI exam. Testing begins promptly at the scheduled time. There will be no late admittance.

Applicants may utilize the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review ISBN: 9780323582261 as a study guide. 

Click here to request official HESI scores from the Elsevier Website.

The local Adult Education/Workforce Essentials offices in Dickson and Clarksville/Montgomery County offer free assistance with preparation.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Murphy, Director of Nursing and Health Careers, at 615-441-6220 or stephanie.murphy@tcatdickson.edu or Sherry Bowman, Health Careers Student Enrollment, at 615-441-6222 or sherry.bowman@tcatdickson.edu.

ARTICULATION

For more information on TCAT to Community College Articulation agreements, click the links below:

https://www.tbr.edu/academics/tcattocc

https://catalog.tbr.edu/mime/media/view/1/585/TCAT+CC+Articulation+Broch...

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Pharmacy Technology

For entrance into the Pharmacy Technology program, a student must have a high school or GED/HiSET diploma and a satisfactory physical exam with all required immunizations. Students in the program are subject to drug testing and background screening.

 

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Top 15 Best Pharmacy Technician Schools in 2021

 

Mechatronics Multicraft Tech

Supplemental training certificates may be given for specialized industry training. The individual training programs will determine supplemental certificate requirements.

 

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Machine Tool Technology

The Machine Tool Technology program at TCAT-Dickson is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills.

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Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

Digital Graphic Design

A graphic design career requires creativity and a desire to constantly improve. You will need to be able to listen carefully to the ideas of others and use your training to make those ideas tangible. You will need to push past the first brilliant idea (which is something you have probably seen before) and keep working until you have something truly original. Multiple revisions and tight deadlines are a way of life in this career. Digital Graphic Design will provide you with a sense of history, the basic building blocks of art and design, and the professional tools that employers expect designers to master.

The Digital Graphic Design program has an articulation agreement with the Nashville State Community College. Details of the articulation are located here,

. For more information contact the program instructor or the Student Services Office.

 

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Diesel Powered Equipment Technology

The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology training program at TCAT Dickson has received accreditation by NATEF and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

TCAT Dickson Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program has been accredited in the following areas: (Diesel Engines, Brakes, Electrical/Electronics, Drive Train, Suspension and Steering, HVAC, Preventive Maintenance).

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Dental Assisting

Class Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Clinical Hours: Vary depending on clinical site availability

Currently accepting applications for summer term which starts May 2, 2024 on the Dickson Campus

*All start dates are dependent on sufficient enrollment.

**Please note: if you are using the TN Promise Scholarship, you will want to make sure your application is “wait listed” for the fall term after you graduate high school. Applicants must have everything completed below to have their application “wait listed”.

To be considered for admission, please complete the following steps:

  • Online Application by clicking “Apply Now
  • Official High School Transcript or Equivalent
    • Official transcript must be mailed directly from your school system to TCAT Dickson, Attn: Sherry Bowman. Electronic submission of transcripts must be from Parchment.com or National Student Clearinghouse to be considered official. We DO NOT accept emailed transcripts.
    • Foreign Transcripts will require translation and evaluation from a credentialing service to verify equivalent to a US high school diploma. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain appropriate credential verification.
  • Proof of Immunity to MMR and Varicella
    • Applicants must provide proof of two doses of each immunization or positive titer levels
  • HESI A2 Entrance Exam
    • A minimum score of 70 in both math and reading sections. HESI scores are valid for 2 years. Retesting may be allowed once per term and must be a minimum of 30 days after the prior test
    • If you test at a testing center other than TCAT Dickson or Clarksville, please have the testing facility email Sherry.Bowman@tcatdickson.edu with your official scores.
    • Achieving the minimum scores on the HESI A2 exam does not guarantee admission. Admission to the Dental Assisting Program is highly competitive, and only a select number of students are enrolled in each class.

Dental Assisting applicants with a complete application are ranked based on scores on the entrance exam.

*Additional documentation will be required following acceptance into the program to meet clinical approval.

Information Sessions:

Information sessions for this application period have passed.  Contact Sherry Bowman for information.

HESI A2 Testing Dates:

Dickson Campus 9am: March 21 and April 2
Clarksville Campus 9:30am:  March 18, 20, 25, and 27

HESI testing slots are limited. To reserve a seat for testing, stop by our campus and pay the $40 exam fee in cash. The HESI test fee is nonrefundable. Please arrive early for the HESI exam. Testing begins promptly at the scheduled time. There will be no late admittance.

Applicants may utilize the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review ISBN: 9780323582261 as a study guide. 

Click here to request official HESI scores from the Elsevier Website: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323324045?role=student

The local Adult Education/Workforce Essentials offices in Dickson and Clarksville/Montgomery County offer free assistance with preparation.

For additional information, please contact Stephanie Murphy, Director of Nursing and Health Careers, at 615-441-6220 or stephanie.murphy@tcatdickson.edu or Sherry Bowmna, Health Careers Student Enrollment, at 615-441-6222 or Sherry.Bowman@tcatdickson.edu.

ARTICULATION

For more information on TCAT to Community College Articulation agreements, click the links below:

https://www.tbr.edu/academics/tcattocc

https://catalog.tbr.edu/mime/media/view/1/585/TCAT+CC+Articulation+Brochure+FINAL.pdf

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Cosmetology

For entrance into the Cosmetology program, an applicant must have 10 High School credits or a GED score of 450 or a passing HiSet score. Provide official high school or GED or HiSet transcript prior to enrollment. The Cosmetology program has an articulation agreement with the Tennessee Prison system. Details of the articulation is located here, 

. For more information contact the Student Services Office.

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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.



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Automotive Technology

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.