Section VI, Appendix D

Aviation Maintenance Technology: Federal Aviation Administration Examination

Students who have passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification examinations to receive their FAA aircraft mechanic license with both Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Ratings will be awarded sixty-one (61) semester hours of credit after completion of AMT 299 Aviation Maintenance Technology Refresher course. Students must also provide copies of their Federal Aviation Administration aircraft mechanic licenses. Credit will be awarded for the following courses in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program:

Students who have passed the FAA certification examinations to receive their FAA aircraft mechanic license with an Airframe Mechanic Ratings will be awarded thirty-seven (37) semester hours of credit after completion of AMT 299 Aviation Maintenance Technology Refresher course. Students must also provide copies of their Federal Aviation Administration aircraft mechanic license. Credit will be awarded for the following courses in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program:

Students who have passed the FAA certification examinations to receive their FAA aircraft mechanic license with a Powerplant Mechanic Rating will be awarded Thirty-seven (37) semester hours of credit after completion of AMT 299 Aviation Maintenance Technology Refresher course. Students must also provide copies of their Federal Aviation Administration mechanic licenses. Credit will be awarded for the following courses in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program:

Transfer

1. Applicants who have attended another Federal Aviation Administration approved, Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, or wish to transfer from one KCTCS Aviation Maintenance Technology Program must:
   1. Meet all admission requirements of the receiving institution.
   2. Notify the Coordinator of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program in writing, requesting entry into the program.
   3. Submit an official transcript, Air Agency Certificate number, and course description from the previous program for review and qualification of transfer to be determined by the coordinator.

If more than five years have elapsed since enrollment in the transferring aviation maintenance program, an applicant must repeat all applicable AMT courses.

A student who has passed the State Board of Hairdressers & Cosmetologists licensure examination and holds an active license in the state of Kentucky may be awarded fifty-four (54) semester credit hours upon the completion of fifteen (15) college credit hours. This credit would be applicable to the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science in General Occupational/Technical Studies. Credit will be awarded as follows: fourteen (14) credit hours for COS 114 Cosmetology I, fourteen (14) credit hours for COS 116 Cosmetology II, fourteen (14) credit hours for COS 218, and twelve (12) credit hours for COS 220 Cosmetology IV.

In order to be granted KCTCS college credit, students must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Earn a letter grade of “C” or better in all secondary automotive or diesel courses from a National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) accredited school;
   2. Take and pass the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) or the Electrical/Electronic Systems Student Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test with a minimum score of 70%;
   3. Submit the necessary documentation, signed by school personnel, indicating all requirements have been met;
   4. Apply to a KCTCS school with an automotive or diesel program within two years of graduating high school; and
   5. Earn a minimum of three credit hours from a KCTCS school.

Upon successful completion of the above requirements, students will be eligible to receive articulated credit for the KCTCS courses as follows:

• ADX 120 (3 hours) - Basic Automotive Electricity
• ADX 121 (2 hours) - Basic Automotive Electricity Lab

Child Development Associate (CDA):

After successfully completing one 3-credit hour IEC course, a student enrolled in the IEC program who holds a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition will be granted credit for IEC 101, IEC 102, and IEC 190. No other courses will be substituted for credit.

Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC):

After successfully completing one 3-credit hour IEC course, a student enrolled in the IEC program who holds a current Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC) from the State of Kentucky will be granted credit for IEC 101. No other courses will be substituted for credit.

Military School Age (MSA):

After successfully completing one 3-credit hour KCTCS IEC course, a student enrolled in the IECE program that holds a current Military School Age (MSA) credential from the Council of Professional Recognition will be granted credit for the following three KCTCS courses: IEC 101, IEC 102 and IEC 250. No other courses will be substituted for credit.

MSSC-CLA and CLT Certification

A student who has passed both the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) exam and MSSC Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) exam may be awarded three (3) credit hours for course LOM 100 Introduction to Logistics Management. This credit may be applicable to the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science in Logistics and Operations Management. Student must provide both an original MSSC CLA and CLT certification from the previous five years in order to receive credit.

A student who has completed and passed an official United States Coast Guard examination and has obtained the license of Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessel or any higher level Merchant Mariner Credential (limited-rivers-unlimited-near coastal) will be granted credit for MRN 100, MRN 101, MRN 200, MRN 201, MRN 202, and MRN 208, or has obtained a Designated Duty Engineer or any higher level Merchant Mariner Credential will be granted credit for MRN 100, MRN 101, MRN 204, MRN 206, MRN 212, and MRN 214, upon successful completion of any twelve (12) college credit hours from a KCTCS institution. No other courses will be substituted for credit.

A student having served in the United States Coast Guard or United States Navy in the following rates/occupations and having obtained certain ranks/positions may receive credit that should be applicable to the requirements of the Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Marine Technology after completion of twelve (12) college credit hours from a KCTCS institution.

*Credit will only be awarded if assigned to a Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) WLR or WLIC (Western River Tender/Construction Tender) type vessel for a twelve (12) month period or Navy student having worked on a towing vessel for twelve (12) months. Students must provide the Transcript of Sea Service (TOSS) or Navy equivalent service record transcript, as official proof of assigned time, along with a DD214 or copy of Military ID card as official proof of rate and rank.

** Credit for this course only applicable to Coast Guard Occupational Ratings in this category.

A student having served in the United States Army as a Watercraft Operator MOS-88K-003 (Military Occupational Standards 88K10, 88K20, 88K30, 88K40) or as a Marine Deck Officer MOS-88A-003 (Military Occupational Standards 880A0) will be granted credit for MRN 100, MRN 101, MRN 200, MRN 201, and MRN 202, upon successful completion of any twelve (12) college credit hours from a KCTCS institution. Students must provide the Army equivalent service record transcript that describes the ACE Occupational competency for military training/education received.

A student who has completed the classroom requirements of the Deck Hand Program of the Earle C. Clements Job Corp Academy may receive credit that shall be applicable to the requirements of the Associate in Applied Science degree in Marine Technology after completion of nine (9) college credit hours from a KCTCS institution. Job Corps Academy students may receive credit for MRN 100 Introduction to Marine Technology and MRN 101 Anatomy of a Towboat. Students must provide Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy certificate of successful completion of their Deckhand Marine training program.

A student who has passed the National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX-PN) and holds an active unrestricted license for practical/vocational nursing will be awarded credit for the first semester nursing course in a KCTCS associate degree nursing program. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses who graduated more than three (3) years prior to admission to a KCTCS associate degree nursing program shall provide verification of current employment. Current employment is defined as one (1) full year full-time employment as an LPN/LVN within the last three years. The employment in nursing shall be defined as patient/client contact and shall be verified by the employing agency/agencies using the standardized verification of employment form. The student must meet nursing admissions criteria as stated in the Rules of the Senate, Section IV 3.7.1, and be accepted into the nursing program for credit to be awarded.

A student admitted into a KCTCS associate degree nursing program may be granted additional credit by one of the following options:

1. A student who passed the National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX-PN) and holds an active unrestricted license for practical/vocational nursing and successfully completes NSG 196 LPN-ADN Bridge Course will be awarded credit for the second semester medical surgical nursing course in a KCTCS associate degree nursing program. Upon successful completion of all components of the course, the student will be admitted to NSG 236 and will have earned five (5) credit hours for NSG 196, nine (9) credit hours for NSG 106, and four (4) credit hours for NSG 206, for a total of eighteen (18) credit
   hours.
2. A student who passed the National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX-PN) and holds an active unrestricted license for practical/vocational nursing and successfully completes NSG 195 Transition to A.D.N Bridge Course will be awarded credit for the second semester medical surgical nursing course in a KCTCS associate degree nursing program. Upon successful completion of all components of the course, the student will be admitted to NSG 229 and will have earned four (4) credit hours for NSG 195, nine (9) credit hours for NSG 101, and three (3) credit hours for NSG 219, for a total of sixteen (16) credit hours.
3. A student who passed the National Council Licensure Examination – PN (NCLEX-PN) and holds an active unrestricted license for practical/vocational nursing and successfully completes NSG 199 Accelerated Transition PN-A.D.N Bridge Course will be awarded credit for the second semester medical surgical nursing course in a KCTCS associate degree nursing program. Upon successful completion of all components of the course, the student will be admitted to NSG 229 and will have earned two (2) credit hours for NSG 199, nine (9) credit hours for NSG 101, and five (5) credit hours for NSG 219, for a total of sixteen (16) credit hours.

Academic Career Mobility

A student who holds an active unrestricted license for practical nursing and successfully completes all components of the NRS 200 LPN-ADN Transition course will be awarded credit for nursing courses in the first year of the program. Licensed practical nurses who graduated more than one (1) year prior to admission to the Academic/Career Mobility Program in Nursing shall provide verification of current employment. Current employment is defined as one (1) full year of employment as an LPN within the past three (3) years. The employment in nursing shall be defined as patient/client contact and shall be verified by the employing agency/agencies using the standardized verification form. The student must meet nursing admissions criteria as stated in the Rules of the Senate, Section IV 3.16, and be accepted in to the nursing program in order for credit to be awarded. Upon successful completion of all components of NRS 200, the student will be admitted to NRS 203 and will have earned three (3) credit hours for NRS 200, eight (8) credit hours for NRS 101, and eight (8) credit hours for NRS 102, for a total of 19 credit hours.

Gateway Community and Technical College Only

A student admitted into Gateway’s Associate Degree Nursing program may be granted credit by the following guidelines.

A student may be awarded nine (9) credit hours of advanced standing and be granted continuation in the third semester of Nursing if the student has completed the following requirements:

1. Admittance requirements for the Paramedic to RN bridge
   1. have passed the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians for Paramedics (EMT-P);
   2. hold an active, unrestricted national or state license for Paramedic;
   3. provide verification of current employment. Current employment is defined as one (1) year employment as a Paramedic within the last three (3) years. The employment shall be defined as patient/client contact and shall be verified by the employing agency/agencies using the standardized verification of employment form;
   4. have a cumulative nursing (pre-requisite/co-requisite) curriculum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
   5. have completed, with a grade of “C” or better, all pre-requisite courses required for the second semester courses of the ADN program.
2. The student must also complete the second semester of nursing courses, NSG 194 (Paramedic Transition to Nursing Practice) and program determined specialties course (NSG 211, NSG 212, or NSG 213) with a minimum grade of “C”.
3. Upon successful completion of all components of the course(s), the student will be admitted to NSG 229 and will have earned nine (9) credit hours for NSG 101 and seven (7) credit hours for NSG 194 (substituted for NSG 219).

Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic (EMT-P) National Registry Examination or Licensure Examination

A student who has passed the EMT-P National Registry Examination or a state licensure or certification examination for Paramedic and is currently practicing as a paramedic and holds a paramedic license/certification may be awarded thirty-eight (38) semester credit hours upon the completion of twelve (12) college credit hours and acceptance into a KCTCS paramedic program. Credit will be awarded as follows: four (4) credit hours for Introduction to Paramedicine, three (3) credit hours for Emergency Pharmacology, two (2) credit hours for Fundamentals Lab, one (1) credit hour for Clinical Experience I, three (3) credit hours for Cardiovascular Emergencies, one (1) credit hour for Cardiac and Trauma Lab, one (1) credit hour for Clinical Experience II, four (4) credit hours for Traumatic Emergencies, one (1) credit hour for Medical Lab, two (2) credit hours for Clinical Experience III, three (3) credit hours for Medical Emergencies I, three (3) credit hours for Medical Emergencies II, three (3) credit hours for Special Populations, one (1) credit hour for EMS Operations, one (1) credit hour for Seminar in Advanced Life Support (ALS), and five (5) credit hours for Field Internship & Summation.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Only

A student may be awarded four (4) credit hours of advanced standing and be admitted to the second semester Practical Nursing courses if the student has completed an Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate or completed a degree or diploma in Surgical Technology, Respiratory Care, Medical Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Paramedic Technology, Radiography, or Physical Therapist Assistant. The student must also complete NPN 115 (Practical Nursing Bridge Course) with a minimum grade of “C” and meet all Practical Nursing admission requirements. Individuals who earned one of the above credentials more than three (3) years prior to admission to NPN 115 shall provide verification of current employment. Current employment is defined as one (1) year full-time employment as an advanced nursing assistant or allied health graduate within the last three (3) years. The employment shall be defined as patient/client contact and shall be verified by the employing agency/agencies using the standardized verification of employment form.

KCTCS Course Credit for Certified Professional Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional Exam

Recommended Credit Total: 20

Total Credit: 21

Individuals who hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Registration may be awarded forty-five (45) credit hours for radiography coursework. This credit would be applicable to the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree (Option 1) program.

Total Credit Hours: 45

Individuals who hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Registration may be awarded forty-three (43) credit hours for radiography coursework. This credit would be applicable to the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree (Option 2) program.

 Total Credit Hours: 43

National Board For Respiratory Care (NBRC) Examination

A student who has passed the NBRC entry-level examination to the Respiratory Care Program will be awarded thirty-seven to thirty-nine (37 – 39) semester hours of credit after completion of at least 15 credit hours of the general education courses in the approved curriculum. The student must also provide evidence of successful completion of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support course for health care providers. Credit will be awarded for the following courses in the Respiratory Care Program:

*Credit for RCP 204 will be awarded to the Certified Respiratory Therapist who additionally provides documentation of training/certification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Procedures (NRP).

Note: Students seeking the Associate in Applied Sciences from an advanced level practitioner respiratory care program must complete an individualized orientation program to assist in the transition from entry to advanced level program.