Academics
Limited Access
Limited access programs have admissions processes and criteria beyond general college admissions. While any student meeting the minimum criteria is encouraged to apply, not all applicants may be accepted for the desired term.
A limited access program is one in which both program admission and course registration are restricted to a certain number of students meeting predetermined criteria. Limited access status is justified when student demand exceeds available resources or accreditation requirements (i.e., student/faculty ratios, instructional facilities and equipment, clinical sites) or the nature of the program calls for specific admission requirements.
CF Health Sciences and Law Enforcement programs are limited access programs with special entrance requirements that vary by program. Please see the college catalog, academic program page of the website, printed program cards or information packet of each program for complete information.
Limited access program criteria may include:
- Application specific to the program
- Specialized testing
- Prerequisite courses
- Criminal background check
- Physical examination
- CPR certification
- Minimum age
- U.S. citizenship
- No criminal history
Please note that admissions requirements may change occasionally. Consult with your advisor for the most current information.
Application Transfer PathwaysIf you are applying for a Limited Access Associate in Science degree, you may be required to start via the Associate in Arts transfer pathway for the desired program. Please see the chart below to find out which transfer pathway you should select on the admissions application. |
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|---|---|
| Associate in Science | Associate in Arts Transfer Pathway |
| Nursing, Registered Nurse (2137) | Nursing – Health Sciences (1199) |
| Nursing — L.P.N to A.D.N. (2139) | L.P.N. to A.D.N. Bridge Nursing – Health Sciences (1129) |
| Nursing — Paramedic to A.D.N. Bridge (2140) | Paramedic to A.D.N. Bridge Nursing – Health Sciences (1130) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (2232) | Physical Therapist Assistant – Health Sciences (1074) |
| Radiography (2320) | Radiography – Health Sciences (1320) |
If you have already earned an Associate in Arts or bachelor’s degree and wish to apply for a Limited Access program, please choose “College Graduate to A.S. Limited Access Health Sciences (9240)” on the admissions application to complete the necessary prerequisites.
Students intending to transfer and apply for a nursing program at a university should enter CF’s Nursing B.S. pathway (1125).
College of Central Florida offers the following limited access programs:
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- RN to BSN
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Requires graduates pass the FDOE Florida Teacher Certification Exams (PreK-Primary Subject Area Exam, Professional Educator Exam, General Knowledge Test) to graduate and be eligible to apply for FDOE teaching certification.
Associate Degree Programs
- Cardiovascular Technology Requires graduates pass the Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI examination for RCIS: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or RCS: Registered Cardiac Sonographer Exam to gain employment.
- Dental Hygiene Requires graduates pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE), the CDCA Dental Hygiene Examinations (written and clinical) and Florida Laws and rules (FHLR) to gain employment.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology Requires graduates pass the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Exam to gain employment.
- Emergency Medical Services
- Nursing Requires graduates pass the NCSBN001 National Licensed Registered Nurse (NCLEX_RN) Exam to gain employment.
- Physical Therapist Assistant Requires graduates pass the FDMQA018 Florida Physical Therapist Assistant Exam to gain employment.
- Radiography Requires graduates pass the American Registry or Radiologic Technologist Exam to gain employment.
- Respiratory Care Requires graduates to obtain a minimum of the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and apply for state licensure to gain employment.
- Surgical Services Requires graduates pass the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Exam to gain employment.
College Credit Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician Requires graduates pass the NREMT001 Emergency Medical Technician Exam to gain employment as an EMT.
- Paramedic Requires graduates pass the FDMQA014 Paramedic (EMT-P) Exam to gain employment as a Paramedic.
Applied Technology Diploma
- Dental Assisting Requires graduates pass the DANBD001 Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Exam to gain employment.
Career and Technical Certificate Programs
- Correctional Officer Requires graduates pass the FDLE State Officer Certification Exam for Corrections to gain employment.
- Crossover (from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer) Requires graduates pass the FDLE State Officer Certification Exam for Law Enforcement to gain employment.
- Crossover (from Law Enforcement to Correctional Officer) Requires graduates pass the FDLE Correctional Officer Exam to gain employment.
- Law Enforcement Officer Requires graduates pass the FDLE Correctional Officer Exam to gain employment.
Noncredit Program
- Critical Care Transport Requires graduates pass the Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (BSSTPC) Exam to gain employment.