Admissions & Academics

1. Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED (Graduate Educational Development) or a home school state issued certificate to be accepted into The Medical Institute of Kentucky. This can be evidenced by a copy of the high school diploma, a transcript, official GED certificate or a signed attestation.
2. Prospective students must submit an application for enrollment and sign an enrollment agreement.
3. Dental applicants must submit documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination, show proof vaccination has been started or sign declination form. This documentation may be required during clinical externship rotations. TMIKY does not provide vaccination series, but highly recommend students become vaccinated. Healthcare provider CPR is recommended and will be made available during the course.
4. Medical applicants must submit a current TB skin test or chest x-ray within one year of reading. This must be kept current during any clinical externship rotations. This excludes the Medical Administrative Assistant program. Applicants must submit documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination, show proof vaccination has been started or sign declination form. This documentation may be required during clinical externship rotations. TMIKY does not provide vaccination series, but highly recommend students become vaccinated. Healthcare provider CPR is required and will be made available during the course.

Desktop or laptop computer required (online programs are NOT compatible with I-pad or smart phone devices)

Hardware:

The Online Courses have been developed to work in your current Learning Management System platform (LMS).

Browsers:

The Online Courses are compatible with the same browsers as your current LMS platform.  Please contact your LMS support center for questions about browser requirements.

• A Special Notice for Mac Users: Online Courses are not compatible with the Macintosh Safari browser. To view your Online Course successfully on your Macintosh, you must install the Firefox browser 1.5 or higher.
• A Special Notice for IE 5.0 Users: Please note that certain features in your Online Course are not compatible with Internet Explorer 5.0. Upgrade to the most recent version.

Other Browser Requirements:

In addition to a current browser, your Online Course may require the following browser plug-ins/configurations:

Browser Plug-Ins:

You should have the following plug-ins installed on your browser. If you do not, you will be given a link in the homepage of your Online Course with instructions on how to update your computer.

• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Shockwave Player
• QuickTime
• Adobe Reader

Other Software:

Additionally, some course assets may require software programs from the Microsoft Office Suite. If you do not have Microsoft Office, you may wish to install the following viewers: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.

Flash Drive:

The Medical Administrative Specialist requires the purchase of a 2GB Flash Drive for use with Electronic Health Records

Applicants should schedule an appointment with an admissions representative. After completing the application, the admissions representative will assist you in a tour of the school and provide information on tuition, payment options, and resources available while assisting you with your career choice. The enrollment agreement is a separate document that will be reviewed with each individual student.

The Medical Institute of Kentucky does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.

The Medical Institute of Kentucky recognizes the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the institution of any disabilities, physical and/or mental, which might in any way affect the student’s academic progress. The school will make reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of any student with a disability, providing it is unduly burdensome and/or that it does not fundamentally alter the nature of the school’s program.

Qualifying students, with medical documentation of their disabilities must request in writing the type of accommodations needed and provide this to the Admissions Representative and/or Program Supervisor prior to program start date. The student needs to be aware that technical standards may be required, dependent upon their program of choice.  These standards will be discussed with each individual student.