Nursing

1. Apply to Clover Park Technical College
   • Apply online at cptc.edu/apply.
   • You must be accepted to CPTC before applying to the nursing program.
   • Returning students: Verify you are still actively enrolled by contacting Enrollment Services.

2. Complete all prerequisites

   • Required courses: BIOL&160, CHEM&121, COLL&102, BIOL&241, BIOL&242, PSYC&100, ENGL&101, MATH&146
   • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-) or higher.
   • No grade below C in any required course.
   • All prerequisites must be completed the quarter before the application cycle begins and posted to your CPTC transcript before you apply.
     • Applying in Spring for a Fall start: prerequisites must be done by the end of Winter quarter.
     • Applying in Fall for a Spring start: prerequisites must be done by the end of Summer quarter.
   • If you took courses at another school, submit official transcripts to Enrollment Services. Transcript processing can take up to 4 weeks, so submit early!
   • If you took prerequisites at CPTC before 2022, when ctcLink was implemented, please visit Enrollment Services to update your transcript in ctcLink. These courses may not have transferred over when systems were switched, and this will affect your eligibility for the program.

   Applications will be denied if:

   • Prerequisites are incomplete or not on your transcript in ctcLink
   • Cumulative GPA is below 2.7
   • Any course grade is below a C
3. Apply for financial aid by the designated deadlines
   • Visit Financial Aid. It takes about 13 weeks to process completed financial aid applications.
   • Make sure to list Clover Park Technical College as one of your institutions when completing your FAFSA. Failure to do this will affect your funding.
   • If you are not using financial aid, see Ways to Pay for CPTC.

The Practical Nursing program uses a two-phase, holistic, point-based admissions process.

Phase 1: Initial program application

Your application is reviewed and scored on both required and optional criteria. Points are awarded for items such as work experience, completed immunizations, and life experiences, proven by submitted documentation. All Phase 1 documents and scoring criteria are listed on this page.

All documents must be complete, accurate, and submitted at the time of application. Missing, incomplete, or falsified information will result in denial or disqualification.

Phase 2: Interview

Applicants with the highest Phase 1 scores will be invited to a structured interview. Final acceptance is based on interview performance.

A limited number of applicants may be placed on a waitlist (up to 10 students). A waitlist spot does not guarantee admission into the program.

Disqualifiers

Applicants may be disqualified from the admissions process for any of the following:

• Submitting an application with incomplete or missing required documentation
• Providing false, inaccurate, or misleading information on the application or supporting documents
• Failing to meet prerequisite requirements (including GPA or minimum grade requirements)
• Failing to have all prerequisite courses completed and posted at the time of application
• Arriving late to a scheduled interview, or failing to attend the interview if invited

The application is available during the application cycle. See Upcoming Application Timelines at the top of this page for dates.

Application rules (read carefully)

• The application must be completed in one sitting. You cannot save it and come back later.
• No changes are allowed after submission.
• Only one application is permitted per cycle. If multiple applications are submitted, only the first will be considered.

Have these ready before you start

• A strong, reliable internet connection
• Full name (must match your documents)
• Current address
• Current phone number and email where you can be contacted
• Date of birth
• ctcLink ID number
• Demographic information
• Documentation for scored criteria. Your full name is required on all documentation.

No points awarded. Required for eligibility. The following must be completed and submitted at the time of application. Applications missing these items will be automatically denied.

• Completed prerequisite courses documented on official transcripts
  • Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.7 (B-) or higher
  • No grade below C in any required course
  • Prerequisites must be completed and posted to your CPTC transcript when you submit your application

The applicant's name, provider/agency name, and date must be present and legible on all vaccination documentation. If these are missing or illegible, that document will receive 0 points.

Handwritten immunization records are not accepted and will receive 0 points. Take handwritten records to your healthcare provider to have them entered electronically into your chart.

If you are accepted into the program:

• All documentation listed below is required at the start of Day 1 of Nursing Student Orientation and will be reviewed by faculty.
• You will be notified on Day 1 if any documents are insufficient or not acceptable. Outstanding documents are due at the start of Day 2 of Nursing Student Orientation.
• If requested documents are not received or corrected by the start of Day 2, you will forfeit your spot in the Nursing Program.

MMR (2 points)

Meet one of the following:

• Option 1, vaccination: Record of 2 doses of MMR or MMRV vaccine.
• Option 2, proof of immunity by titers: Lab reports showing positive (or IMMUNE) results for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and Rubella (plus Varicella if tested). If any component is non-immune, document the booster for that component and upload the updated vaccination or titer results so coordinators can verify immunity.

Varicella (2 points)

Meet one of the following:

• Option 1, vaccination: Documentation of 2 doses of Varicella vaccine.
• Option 2, proof of immunity by titers: A positive Varicella IgG titer result showing immunity (IMMUNE or POSITIVE). If the titer result is negative or non-immune, you must receive a booster dose and provide proof of it.

Hepatitis B (2 points)

Meet one of the following:

• Option 1, completed series and titer (choose one):
  • 1a: 3 doses of Engerix-B/Recombivax HB/Recombinex HB (1 point) AND a positive Anti-Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb or anti-HBs) titer (1 point)
  • 1b: 2 doses of Heplisav-B (1 point) AND a positive Anti-Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb or anti-HBs) titer (1 point)
• Option 2, positive titer only (2 points): If you previously finished the series, upload the lab report showing a positive Anti-Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb or anti-HBs).
• Option 3, series in progress (partial credit, 1 point): Upload documentation for doses received (2-dose series = 1 month apart; 3-dose series = over 6 months).
• Option 4, history of disease (2 points): Upload a provider letter confirming the Hepatitis B diagnosis and history.
• Option 5, non-converter: Include all of the following:
  • Proof of initial non-immune titer
  • Proof of two full series completed (1 point)
  • Proof of non-immune titer after completing the series (1 point)

Tuberculosis (TB) screening (1 point)

Note: T-SPOT tests are NOT accepted. Meet one of the following:

• Option 1, negative 2-step TB skin test (PPD): 2 separate tests done 1–3 weeks apart (4 office visits total) within the past 12 months. The placement date and read date must be shown for each visit.
• Option 2, past negative 2-step TB skin test plus annual testing: A past negative 2-step PPD test PLUS all subsequent annual tests. Placement and read dates must be shown for all tests, and the most recent test MUST be within the last 12 months.
• Option 3, negative QuantiFERON blood test (IGRA): Lab report showing a negative QuantiFERON Gold blood test within the last 12 months.
• Option 4, positive history or new positive: If you have positive PPD or QuantiFERON results, provide all of the following:
  • Proof of positive infection (current or past)
  • Evidence of a completed medical evaluation by a provider
  • Chest x-ray showing no active tuberculosis infection

Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) (1 point)

• Documentation of one Tdap dose within the last 10 years.

Influenza (1 point)

Note: An annual flu vaccine is required each season by the end of October. Vaccines dated 8/1 or later expire 10/1 of the following year. Doses dated before 8/1 expire on 10/1 of the current year.

Provide all of the following:

• Documentation of a seasonal flu shot administered after October 1 of the current year, either injectable or nasal spray administered by a healthcare professional. Self-administered sprays are not accepted. Must include the vaccination date and location.
  • If applying after flu season (October–March), the vaccine must be within the last 12 months.
• If you are allergic to the flu vaccine: Provide a copy of a provider's note showing the allergy and proof that you are aware of strategies to prevent flu and respiratory infections.

COVID-19 (1 point)

• Fully vaccinated with either a 2-dose vaccine or the most current COVID vaccine offered. This cannot be waived.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (1 point)

• Submit proof of current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification for healthcare providers at the time of application.
• Certification must be issued by the AHA.
• Documentation must include your name, e-code, and certification expiration date.
• Expired certifications, or certifications from organizations other than the AHA, will not receive points and will not be accepted.

Proof of current health insurance (1 point)

• Submit documentation verifying active health insurance coverage at the time of application, such as an insurance ID card with your name and evidence that coverage is currently active.
• Expired coverage, or documentation that does not verify current coverage, will not receive points.

The applicant's name, provider/agency name (when applicable), and date (when applicable) must be present and legible on all documentation. If any of these are missing, that document will receive 0 points.

Work experience (up to 10 points)

You may earn up to 10 points for qualifying work experience completed within the two years before the application deadline, documented on the Work Experience Verification Form.

• Hours from multiple qualifying positions may be combined to reach a point level. A separate form is required for each position. Upload all forms with your application.
• You are responsible for giving the form to each employer or authorized representative. The employer must complete all employment information, verify the number of qualifying hours worked, and sign the form by hand.
• Only hours completed within the two years before the application deadline will be considered.
• Hours are not rounded up to the next point level. Example: 399.5 hours earns 2 out of 10 points.
• Incomplete or unverified forms (for example, any empty field on the form) will not be considered for points.

Examples of qualifying positions:

• Any customer-facing position (e.g., server, barista, receptionist, flight attendant, retail sales associate, hotel concierge, call center representative, bank teller, customer service manager)
• Healthcare positions: Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Dental Assistant/Hygienist, Pharmacy Technician

Other positions will be approved case by case. Please contact the nursing program for clarification.

Caregiver verification (1 point)

• Submit an official letter from a state agency (on official letterhead) or a physician verifying your role as a caregiver, whether you are currently providing care or have done so for a family member within the past five years.
• If you are a legal guardian caring for a child with in-home medical needs without receiving payment, include documentation outlining the required medical care, along with a letter describing the healthcare services you provide.

Active duty/veteran status, honorable discharge (2 points)

Applicants must be active-duty military members or veterans with an honorable discharge. Personal information on submitted forms may be redacted as needed.

• Active-duty applicants: Submit current orders showing active-duty status.
• Veterans: Submit a DD214 showing honorable discharge.

Socioeconomic status (2 points)

Upload an official award letter from an agency, or other documentation with an agency header, showing that you or one of your dependents receive one or more of the following:

• Unemployment benefits
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Basic Food & Employment Training (BFET)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• State Food Assistance Program (FAP)
• Social Security Income (SSI)
• Childcare Subsidy Program
• Medicaid
• Current financial aid awards (such as Pell Grant or Washington Opportunity Grant)
• Reduced or free school lunch

First-generation college student (1 point)

• A first-generation college student is someone whose parents did not earn a four-year college or university degree.
• This question is included in the nursing application. No documentation is needed.

Bilingual/multilingual (1 point)

• You must be able to communicate with patients in at least two languages to receive credit.
• This question is included in the nursing application. No documentation is needed. You will be asked:
  • Which languages do you speak?
  • How long have you been speaking these languages?
  • What is your native language?

Information session attendance, virtual or in person (1 point)

• Attend an information session within the six months before applying. Attendance is verified during the session, and you must stay for the entire session to receive the point.
• Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes after the session begins will not receive the point.
• Applicants who leave before the session ends will not receive the point.

Returning applicant (1 point)

Applicants who submitted a completed application to the same CPTC nursing program within the last two application cycles before the current cycle may receive 1 point.

Example: An applicant for the Spring 2027 cycle may receive 1 point if they submitted a completed application to the same program in the Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 cycle and were not admitted. Applications submitted before Spring 2026 do not qualify.

• A maximum of 1 point is awarded, regardless of the number of previous applications.
• Returning applicant status is verified through nursing program admissions records. Do not submit records; they will not be accepted.

Previous CPTC coursework (1 point)

Applicants who have completed at least one course at Clover Park Technical College may receive 1 point.

• Any completed CPTC course qualifies, regardless of subject or final grade.
• Courses must be completed before the current application deadline.
• Courses you withdrew from, vanished from before completion, or received an incomplete in do not qualify.
• A maximum of 1 point is awarded, regardless of the number of courses completed.
• Previous coursework is verified through CPTC academic records. Do not submit records; they will not be accepted.

Application questions: Email or call the Instructional Program Assistant to make an appointment.
Sean Mccullough
253-589-6013
Sean.mccullough@cptc.edu

Immunization questions: Email or call the Nursing Clinical Coordinator to make an appointment.
Tasee Bell, Nursing Clinical Coordinator
253-589-5517
Tasee.bell@cptc.edu

1. Apply to Clover Park Technical College
   • Apply online at cptc.edu/apply.
   • You must be accepted to CPTC before applying to the nursing program.
   • Returning students: Verify you are still actively enrolled by contacting Enrollment Services.

2. Complete all prerequisites

   • Required courses: BIOL&160, CHEM&121, BIOL&241, BIOL&242, BIOL&260, PSYC&100, PSYC&200, ENGL&101, MATH&146, NUTR&101, COLL&102
   • Minimum cumulative GPA of prerequisite courses: 2.7 (B-) or higher.
   • No grade below C in any required course.
   • All prerequisites must be completed the quarter before the application cycle begins and posted to your CPTC transcript before you submit your application.
     • Applying in Spring for a Fall start: prerequisites must be done by the end of Winter quarter.
     • Applying in Fall for a Spring start: prerequisites must be done by the end of Summer quarter.
   • If you took courses at another school, submit official transcripts to Enrollment Services. Transcript processing can take up to 4 weeks, so submit early!

   Applications will be denied if:

   • Prerequisites are incomplete or not on your transcript in ctcLink
   • Cumulative GPA is below 2.7
   • Any course grade is below a C
3. Maintain an active, current, and unencumbered Washington state or multistate LPN license
   • You must submit proof of your license with your application. Your license must be active, unencumbered, and valid in the state of Washington.
4. Apply for financial aid by the designated deadlines
   • Visit Financial Aid. It takes about 13 weeks to process completed financial aid applications.
   • Make sure to list Clover Park Technical College as one of your institutions when completing your FAFSA. Failure to do this will affect your funding.
   • If you are not using financial aid, see Ways to Pay for CPTC.

The LPN-RN Transition program uses a two-phase, holistic, point-based admissions process.

Phase 1: Initial program application

Your application is reviewed and scored on both required and optional criteria. Points are awarded for items such as work experience, completed vaccinations, and life experiences, proven by submitted documentation. All Phase 1 documents and scoring criteria are listed on this page.

All documents must be complete, accurate, and submitted at the time of application. Missing, incomplete, or falsified information will result in denial or disqualification.

Phase 2: Interview

Applicants with the highest Phase 1 scores will be invited to a structured interview. Final acceptance is based on interview performance.

A limited number of applicants may be placed on a waitlist (up to 10 students). A waitlist spot does not guarantee admission into the program.

Disqualifiers

Applicants may be disqualified from the admissions process for any of the following:

• Submitting an application with incomplete or missing required documentation
• Providing false, inaccurate, or misleading information on the application or supporting documents
• Failing to meet prerequisite requirements (including GPA or minimum grade requirements)
• Failing to have all prerequisite courses completed, transferred, and posted at the time of application
• Arriving late to a scheduled interview, or failing to attend the interview if invited

The application is available during the application cycle. See Upcoming Application Timelines at the top of this page for dates.

Application rules (read carefully)

• The application must be completed in one sitting. You cannot save it and come back later.
• No changes are allowed after submission.
• Only one application is permitted per cycle. If multiple applications are submitted, only the first will be considered.

Have these ready before you start

• A strong, reliable internet connection
• Full name (must match your documents)
• Current address
• Current phone number and email where you can be contacted
• Date of birth
• ctcLink ID number
• Demographic information
• Documentation for scored criteria
• Proof of an active, current, and unencumbered Washington state or multistate LPN license

No points awarded. Required for eligibility. The following must be completed and submitted at the time of application. Applications missing these items will be automatically denied.

• Completed prerequisite courses documented on official transcripts
  • Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.7 (B-) or higher
  • No grade below C in any required course
  • Prerequisites must be completed and posted to your CPTC transcript when you submit your application
• Active and unencumbered (no sanctions) Washington state or multistate LPN license

The applicant's name, provider/agency name, and date must be present and legible on all vaccination documentation. If these are missing or illegible, that document will receive 0 points.

Handwritten immunization records are not accepted and will receive 0 points. Take handwritten records to your healthcare provider to have them entered electronically into your chart.

If you are accepted into the program:

• All documentation listed below is required at the start of Day 1 of Nursing Student Orientation and will be reviewed by faculty.
• You will be notified on Day 1 if any documents are insufficient or not acceptable. Outstanding documents are due at the start of Day 2 of Nursing Student Orientation.
• If requested documents are not received or corrected by the start of Day 2, you will forfeit your spot in the Nursing Program.

MMR (2 points)

Meet one of the following:

• Option 1, vaccination: Record of 2 doses of MMR or MMRV vaccine.
• Option 2, proof of immunity by titers: Lab reports showing positive (or IMMUNE) results for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and Rubella (plus Varicella if tested). If any component is non-immune, document the booster for that component and upload the updated vaccination or titer results so coordinators can verify immunity.

Varicella (2 points)

Meet one of the following:

• Option 1, vaccination: Documentation of 2 doses of Varicella vaccine.
• Option 2, proof of immunity by titers: A positive Varicella IgG titer result showing immunity (IMMUNE or POSITIVE). If the titer result is negative or non-immune, you must receive a booster dose and provide proof of it.

Hepatitis B (2 points)

Meet one of the following:

• Option 1, completed series and titer (choose one):
  • 1a: 3 doses of Engerix-B/Recombivax HB/Recombinex HB (1 point) AND a positive Anti-Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb or anti-HBs) titer (1 point)
  • 1b: 2 doses of Heplisav-B (1 point) AND a positive Anti-Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb or anti-HBs) titer (1 point)
• Option 2, positive titer only (2 points): If you previously finished the series, upload the lab report showing a positive Anti-Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb or anti-HBs).
• Option 3, series in progress (partial credit, 1 point): Upload documentation for doses received (2-dose series = 1 month apart; 3-dose series = over 6 months).
• Option 4, history of disease (2 points): Upload a provider letter confirming the Hepatitis B diagnosis and history.
• Option 5, non-converter: Include all of the following:
  • Proof of initial non-immune titer
  • Proof of two full series completed (1 point)
  • Proof of non-immune titer after completing the series (1 point)

Tuberculosis (TB) screening (1 point)

Note: T-SPOT tests are NOT accepted. Meet one of the following:

• Option 1, negative 2-step TB skin test (PPD): 2 separate tests done 1–3 weeks apart (4 office visits total) within the past 12 months. The placement date and read date must be shown for each visit.
• Option 2, past negative 2-step TB skin test plus annual testing: A past negative 2-step PPD test PLUS all subsequent annual tests. Placement and read dates must be shown for all tests, and the most recent test MUST be within the last 12 months.
• Option 3, negative QuantiFERON blood test (IGRA): Lab report showing a negative QuantiFERON Gold blood test within the last 12 months.
• Option 4, positive history or new positive: If you have positive PPD or QuantiFERON results, provide all of the following:
  • Proof of positive infection (current or past)
  • Evidence of a completed medical evaluation by a provider
  • Chest x-ray showing no active tuberculosis infection

Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) (1 point)

• Documentation of one Tdap dose within the last 10 years.

Influenza (1 point)

Note: An annual flu vaccine is required each season by the end of October 1. Vaccines dated 8/1 or later expire 10/1 of the following year. Doses dated 8/1 expire on 10/1 of the current year.

Provide all of the following:

• Documentation of a seasonal flu shot administered after October 1 of the current year, either injectable or nasal spray administered by a healthcare professional. Self-administered sprays are not accepted. Must include the vaccination date and location.
  • If applying after flu season (October–March), the vaccine must be within the last 12 months.
• If you are allergic to the flu vaccine: Provide a copy of a provider's note showing the allergy and proof that you are aware of strategies to prevent flu and respiratory infections.

COVID-19 (1 point)

• Fully vaccinated with either a 2-dose vaccine or the most current COVID vaccine offered. This cannot be waived.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (1 point)

• Submit proof of current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification for healthcare providers at the time of application.
• Certification must be issued by the AHA.
• Documentation must include your name, e-code, and certification expiration date.
• Expired certifications, or certifications from organizations other than the AHA, will not receive points.
• Required by Day 2 of Nursing Student Orientation if accepted.

Proof of current health insurance (1 point)

• Submit documentation verifying active health insurance coverage at the time of application, such as an insurance ID card with your name and evidence that coverage is currently active.
• Expired coverage, or documentation that does not verify current coverage, will not receive points.

The applicant's name, provider/agency name (when applicable), and date (when applicable) must be present and legible on all documentation. If any of these are missing, that document will receive 0 points.

Work experience (up to 10 points)

You may earn up to 10 points for documented work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the two years before the application deadline, documented on the Work Experience Verification Form.

• Hours from multiple LPN positions may be combined to reach a point level. A separate form must be completed and signed by each employer or authorized representative.
• You are responsible for getting completed forms and submitting them with your application. The employer must complete all employment information, verify the number of qualifying hours worked, and sign the form by hand.
• Only verified hours completed within the two years before the application deadline will be considered.
• Partial tiers do not receive additional points. Example: 399.5 hours earns 2 out of 10 points.
• Incomplete or unverified forms (for example, any empty field on the form) will not be considered for points.

Caregiver verification (1 point)

• Submit an official letter from a state agency (on official letterhead) or a physician verifying your role as a caregiver, whether you are currently providing care or have done so for a family member within the past five years.
• If you are a legal guardian caring for a child with in-home medical needs without receiving payment, include documentation outlining the required medical care, along with a letter describing the healthcare services you provide.

Active duty/veteran status, honorable discharge (2 points)

Applicants must be active-duty military members or veterans with an honorable discharge. Personal information on submitted forms may be redacted as needed.

• Active-duty applicants: Submit current orders showing active-duty status.
• Veterans: Submit a DD214 showing honorable discharge.

Socioeconomic status (2 points)

Upload an official award letter from an agency, or other documentation with an agency header, showing that you or one of your dependents receive one or more of the following:

• Unemployment benefits
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Basic Food & Employment Training (BFET)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• State Food Assistance Program (FAP)
• Social Security Income (SSI)
• Childcare Subsidy Program
• Medicaid
• Current financial aid awards (such as Pell Grant or Washington Opportunity Grant)
• Reduced or free school lunch

First-generation college student (1 point)

• A first-generation college student is someone whose parents did not earn a four-year college or university degree.
• This question is included in the nursing application. No documentation is needed.

Bilingual/multilingual (1 point)

• You must be able to communicate with patients in at least two languages to receive credit.
• This question is included in the nursing application. No documentation is needed. You will be asked:
  • Which languages do you speak?
  • How long have you been speaking these languages?
  • What is your native language?

Information session attendance, virtual or in person (1 point)

• Attend an information session within the six months before applying. Attendance is verified during the session.
• Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes after the session begins will not receive the point.

Returning applicant (1 point)

Applicants who submitted a completed application to the same CPTC nursing program within the last two application cycles before the current cycle may receive 1 point.

Example: An applicant for the Spring 2027 cycle may receive 1 point if they submitted a completed application to the same program in the Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 cycle and were not admitted. Applications submitted before Spring 2026 do not qualify.

• A maximum of 1 point is awarded, regardless of the number of previous applications.
• Returning applicant status is verified through nursing program admissions records. Do not submit records; they will not be accepted.

Previous CPTC coursework (1 point)

Applicants who have completed at least one course at Clover Park Technical College may receive 1 point.

• Any completed CPTC course qualifies, regardless of subject or final grade.
• Courses must be completed before the current application deadline.
• Courses you withdrew from or vanished from before completion, or received an incomplete in do not qualify.
• A maximum of 1 point is awarded, regardless of the number of courses completed.
• Previous coursework is verified through CPTC academic records. Do not submit records; they will not be accepted.

Application questions: Email or call the Instructional Program Assistant to make an appointment.
Sean Mccullough
253-589-6013
Sean.mccullough@cptc.edu

Immunization questions: Email or call the Nursing Clinical Coordinator to make an appointment.
Tasee Bell, Nursing Clinical Coordinator
253-589-5517
Tasee.bell@cptc.edu