Instructors must qualify as stated below. Any exception will be reviewed on an individual basis and must beapproved by the Director of On-Ground Education. Graduation from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education orthe Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or an otherwise recognized training entity(e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or subject area in which they teach.Additionally, the faculty member possesses three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical)experience in the subject field in which they teach; and holds or is able to obtain within 90 days ofstart date of employment, a current license, certification or other credential as required by local,state and/or federal laws to work in the field. In the State of Tennessee, the occupationalexperience must be a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within the last seven (7)years in the subject area to be taught* OR A minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience, as described above, for those instructors whoare not graduates from an accredited program in the field in which they teach. Additionally, must hold a current license, certification or other credential as required by local, state and/or federallaws to work in the field**additional requirements or exceptions may be applicable based on the state, program, and accreditation requirements.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS1. Each Student will satisfactorily complete an evaluation that measures general ability. The evaluation used is the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam. A score of 16 correct answers is required for the Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration Program and a score of 15 correct answers is required for acceptance into all other programs.2. Students entering Ross Medical Education Center must have graduated from a valid high school, must have completed a recognized equivalent (GED), or must have completed a secondary education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under state law to be eligible for admission to Ross Medical Education Center. Students entering the Dental Assistant and Pharmacy Technician Program must also be 18 years of age. Students entering the Pharmacy Technician Program must also pass a required background check. All other students must be at least 18 years of age at the time they complete classroom training and begin externship.3. The Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant or Medical Insurance Billing Office Administrative diploma/certificate program course content must be satisfactorily completed at Ross College or Ross Medical Education Center in order to enroll in a degree completion program. Determination for admission is made by the Campus Director after candidates are screened and evaluated to determine their academic capabilities and career potentials.Students failing to meet specific attendance requirements from their start date will be unregistered from courses.

Classes are scheduled regularly throughout the calendar year.