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Fall 2026 application period closed

Due to an overwhelming number of applications, the application submission period is now closed as of July 20, 2026.

If you haveÌýnot yet orderedÌýyour background check or drug screening through CastleBranch,ÌýpleaseÌýdo not proceed, as these fees areÌýnonrefundable.

Applicants who have already created a CastleBranch account will receive an update on their application status by July 24, 2026.

Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent upon successful completion of vaccination documentation, CPR certification, and passing a drug screen and background check. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

How to apply

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    Application timeline
    Program start date Application period
    September 21, 2026 Fall 2026 application period closed.
  2. Gather required documentation

    Gather your immunization records and CPR certification early to ensure you meet the requirements before ordering your background check and drug screen on the Castlebranch website. This can be done before the application period begins.

    • CPR certification: Copy of a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card. Cards from the American Red Cross are not accepted. If you need an AHA CPR card, please see our course schedules.
    • Immunization recordsÌý(submit documentation or immunity titers)

      • Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or positive titer, or provider confirmation of immunity
      • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): 2 doses or positive titer.
      • Varicella (chickenpox): 2 doses or positive titer.
      • TDAP: Must be within the last 10 years.
      • Tuberculosis test: Current-year PPD showing a negative result; if positive, a chest X-ray is required.
      • Flu vaccine: Required for the 2026–2027 season (August–April 2027). Summer applicants can submit their flu vaccine in August 2026.
      • COVID-19 vaccine (optional): Documentation of two doses.
  3. Complete background check and drug screening

    Order a background check and drug screening by visiting the CastleBranch link below. Read and accept the order instructions, then follow the prompts to create an account with a username and password.

    • CastleBranch orders cannot be placed before July 13, 2026
    • There is a nonrefundable fee of $206 to create a CastleBranch account. This includes the cost of both the background check and drug screen.
  4. Submit documents
    • Submit your AHA CPR certification and immunization records from step 2 to your CastleBranch account.
    • Submit a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college or university degree to entryhealthcareapps@pcc.edu.

After you apply

You must meet all the admission requirements listed above before we register you for the program (students are not able to self-register).ÌýAll applicants will receive an update on their application status on August 10. If seats are still available, a second update will be available on August 28.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Bem Hanamoto.