ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2020-2021 January 29, 2021 p. 39, Healthcare Associate’s Degree - Pharmacy Technician Specialization (12/30/20) Delete and replace the fourth note after total degree credits regarding licensure or certification, and replace with the following: The Pharmacy Technician Certificate and Healthcare/Health Sciences Associate’s Degree – Pharmacy Technician Specialization meet or exceed the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the states as displayed below. “Meets” means that the programs meet or exceed the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. “Does Not Meet” means that the programs do not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. “Undetermined” means that Rasmussen was unable to determine, after reasonable efforts, whether the programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. • Meets: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT*, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY*, OK, OR, PA, RI*, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA**, VT, WI, WY • Does Not Meet: ND, OH, UT, WA, WV • Undetermined: American Samoa*, Guam*, Northern Marianas Islands*, Puerto Rico*, U.S. Virgin Islands* * The programs are NOT offered in this state/territory/commonwealth. ** The programs are NOT offered in this state. “Meets” only until 7/1/2022 when registration standards change; thereafter “Does Not Meet.” Each state determines its own requirements for licensure or certification as a pharmacy technician. In most states, the minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent, but employers may value educational attainment beyond the high school level. Other eligibility requirements may apply, including experience working in a pharmacy and passing a board- approved licensure examination. Please check with the board of pharmacy or equivalent agency in your state for further details, as requirements may change at any time. p. 41, Health Sciences Associate’s Degree - Pharmacy Technician Specialization (12/30/20) Delete and replace the third note after total degree credits regarding licensure or certification, and replace with the following: The Pharmacy Technician Certificate and Healthcare/Health Sciences Associate’s Degree – Pharmacy Technician Specialization meet or exceed the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the states as displayed below. “Meets” means that the programs meet or exceed the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. “Does Not Meet” means that the programs do not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. “Undetermined” means that Rasmussen was unable to determine, after reasonable efforts, whether the programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. • Meets: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT*, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY*, OK, OR, PA, RI*, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA**, VT, WI, WY • Does Not Meet: ND, OH, UT, WA, WV • Undetermined: American Samoa*, Guam*, Northern Marianas Islands*, Puerto Rico*, U.S. Virgin Islands* * The programs are NOT offered in this state/territory/commonwealth. ** The programs are NOT offered in this state. “Meets” only until 7/1/2022 when registration standards change; thereafter “Does Not Meet.” Each state determines its own requirements for licensure or certification as a pharmacy technician. In most states, the minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent, but employers may value educational attainment beyond the high school level. Other eligibility requirements may apply, including experience working in a pharmacy and passing a board- approved licensure examination. Please check with the board of pharmacy or equivalent agency in your state for further details, as requirements may change at any time. p. 39 Health Sciences Associate’s Degree – Medical Assistant Specialization (1/29/21) Delete and replace the availability note with the following: The Healthcare Associate’s Degree – Medical Assisting Specialization is not offered in North Dakota, Kansas, or at the Moorhead campus in Minnesota. p. 43, Medical Billing and Coding Certificate (11/2/20) As of 10/15/20, delete and replace the entire program page with the version provided at the end of this addendum. p. 44, Health Information Technician Associate’s Degree (11/2/20) As of 10/15/20, delete and replace the entire program page with the version provided at the end of this addendum. This program began enrolling students on 10/15/20. p. 45, Health Information Management Bachelor’s Degree (11/2/20) As of 10/15/20, delete and replace the entire program page with the version provided at the end of this addendum. This program began enrolling students on 10/15/20. p. 46, Health and Wellness Bachelor’s Degree (8/14/20) This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 5 / 42
