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2026 - 2027 Catalog

Military Block Transfer

Healthcare Admin/Health Sciences

Students who have completed a Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) program through a branch of the United States Armed Forces as recorded on either a Joint Services Transcript (JST) or a Community College of the Air Force transcript may be eligible for a block transfer of 55 credits when enrolling into the Healthcare Associate's Degree - Healthcare Administration Specialization (Health Sciences Associate's Degree - Healthcare Specialization in Illinois). When applying this policy, the maximum transfer limit is 67%.

A block transfer of 55 credits may be awarded when program of instruction is accredited or certified by a professional practice programmatic accrediting agency that is recognized by the University at the time of enrollment and transfer credit is reviewed. This 55-credit block transfer is comprised of the Healthcare Certificate program (38 credits), HSA2117 US Healthcare Systems (4 credits), MEA2203 Pathophysiology (5 credits), one General Education Communication elective (4 credits), and one General Education Humanities elective (4 credits).

Military Block Transfer for Medical Assisting Diploma and Healthcare/Health Sciences Associate's - Medical Assisting Specialization

Students who have completed the Basic Medical Technician or Corpsman training program through a branch of the United States Armed Forces as recorded on either a Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force transcript may be eligible for:

  1. A block transfer of 24 credits when enrolling into the Medical Assisting Diploma program. The block transfer includes COM1002 Introduction to Communication, HSC1531 Medical Terminology, MEA1350 Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques, MEA1460 Clinical Laboratory Applications & Diagnostic Procedures I, and PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body. When applying this block transfer, the maximum transfer limit is 50% and student is not eligible to double major with the residential Healthcare/Health Sciences Associate's - Medical Assisting specialization until student is in their last or second-to-last quarter.
  2. A block transfer of 41 credits if enrolling into the Healthcare Associate's Degree - Medical Assisting specialization program through Rasmussen University Online. The block transfer includes all Medical Assisting Diploma courses except E242 Career Development, HSC2641 Medical Law and Ethics, and PSY1012 General Psychology.

Students who have completed the Combat Medic Specialist training program through the United States Army may be eligible for:

  1. A block transfer of 20 credits when enrolling into the Medical Assisting Diploma program.
  2. A block transfer of 37 credits if enrolling into the Healthcare Associate's Degree - Medical Assisting specialization program through Rasmussen University Online.

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's Degree

Students who have completed a Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) Physical Therapy Program through a branch of the United States Armed Forces within the past five (5) calendar years from the date student starts in the program, as recorded on either a Joint Services Transcript (JST) or a Community College of the Air Force transcript, may be eligible for a block transfer of 63 credits when enrolling in this Associate's program. Students accepted through this Block Transfer policy must complete at least 25% of their program requirements at Rasmussen University.

Criteria for Block Transfer:

  1. Completion of METC Physical Therapy Program evidenced by official transcripts. If the METC Physical Therapy Program was completed over five years ago, the student must have work experience in a Physical Therapist Assistant, Aide, or Technician role within the last five years. A letter of verification is required as evidence of this work experience and must be approved by the Dean.
  2. Minimum of 3 months full time experience in a healthcare setting during active duty, preferably in a physical therapy setting. A letter of verification is required as evidence of this experience and must be approved by the Dean.
  3. Completion of programmatic acceptance requirements: application, background screening, programmatic interview; students transferring 63 or more credits are exempt from the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam.

The block transfer includes: BSC2093C Human Anatomy and Physiology I, BSC2094C Human Anatomy and Physiology II, HSC1531 Medical Terminology, PHT1000 Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals, PHT1100 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Therapeutic Interventions, PHT1200 Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy-Lower Quarter, PHT1300 Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy-Upper Quarter, PHT2000 Principles of Neuromuscular Physical Therapy, PHT2500 PTA Clinical I, PHT2700 PTA Clinical II, and PSY1012 General Psychology.

Pre-licensure Nursing

Students who enroll in a Rasmussen Practical Nursing, Professional Nursing or pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and have completed specific Medic Courses while in the military as recorded on either a Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force transcript may be awarded a block transfer for the following courses:

  • Practical Nursing Diploma Program:
  • Air Force - Medic Course BMTCP fulfills PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body, PRN1032 Client-Centered Care I and PRN1381 Principles of Pharmacology.
  • Army - Medic Course Medic Program 68W or AR-0709-0065 V04 Health Care Specialist fulfill PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body and PRN1381 Principles of Pharmacology.
  • Navy and Marines - Medic Course HM0000 fulfills PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body, PRN1032 Client-Centered Care I and PRN1381 Principles of Pharmacology.
  • Professional Nursing Associate's and Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Programs:
  • Air Force - Medic courses (BMTC101N, NURS101 and NURS201) or (NUR1318, NUR1319 and NUR1304, NUR1317 or NUR1320) fulfill NUR1055 Introduction to Nursing and NUR2180 Physical Assessment.
  • Army - The Combat Medic Program or AR-0709-0065 V04 Health Care Specialist fulfills NUR2180 Physical Assessment.
  • Navy - Medic courses BMTC101N, NURS101 and NURS201 fulfill NUR1055 Introduction to Nursing and NUR2180 Physical Assessment.