Professional Program Application Deadlines

To apply for admission to an Health Sciences Professional Program, applicants must have completed:

All basic studies requirements.
All prerequisite classes (or be currently enrolled in) as specified in the SouthArk catalog for each professional program.

See SouthArk catalog for specifics regarding each program's requirements and/or consult program advisor.

Name of Program	When the Program Starts	When Application Process Begins	When Applications are Due (Day/Date and Time)
EMS:EMT (Basic)	Every August and January: Fall & Spring Semesters	N/A: No Application Process; Open Enrollment Until Filled	N/A: No Application Process; Open Enrollment Until Filled
EMS: Paramedic	Fall Semester	Application open year-round (but note deadline for each August cohort)	Application closes at 12:00 noon on the last Friday in September 2023 (late applications may be considered if cohort is not at capacity)
EMS: AEMT (Advanced EMT)	Varies as needed	TBA - contact EMS Program Director	TBA - contact EMS Program Director
EMS: Community Paramedic	Varies as needed	TBA - contact EMS Program Director	TBA - contact EMS Program Director
LPN – Warren Days	Every January (Yearly): Spring Semester	Application opens the Monday after the 1^st Friday in June.	Application closes at 12:00 noon on the first Friday in October of each year
LPN - El Dorado Days	Every May/June (Yearly): Summer Semester Start date = end of May or beginning of June, depending on college calendar	Application opens the Monday after the 1^st Friday in October.	Application closes at 12:00 noon on the first Friday in February of each year
LPN - El Dorado Evenings:	Every August (Yearly) Fall Semester 12 months in length Fall Semester	Application opens the Monday after the 1^st Friday in February.	Application closes at 12:00 noon on the first Friday in June of each year
LPN-to-RN (ARNEC)	Every January (Yearly): Spring Semester	Application opens January 1 each year	Application deadline is August 31st.
Medical Coding	Every August: Fall Semester	N/A: No Application Process – Open Enrollment Until Filled	N/A: No Application Process; Open Enrollment Until Filled
PTA	Every Summer Semester Start date = end of May or beginning of June, depending on college calendar	Application opens at the beginning of each Spring Semester	Application closes at 5:00 p.m. on March 1st each year
Radiologic Technology	Every August: Fall Semester	Application opens at the beginning of each Spring Semester	Application closes at 12:00 noon on the Monday following Spring Break each year
Surgical Technology	Every August: Fall Semester	Application open year-round (but note deadline for each August cohort)	Application closes at 12:00 noon on the 3rd Friday in June each year (late applications may be considered if cohort is not at capacity)