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Supplemental Courses

Supplemental Courses

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology is pleased to offer Supplemental, Practical Nursing program pre-requisite courses in the evening hours at the Shelbyville Main Campus and Franklin County Campus locations.

The Math For Meds (40 Clock Hours) course provides a review of basic mathematical principles. The course then progresses through drug dosage calculations, ratio and proportion, and medication safety. Common drug measures will be discussed, and medication labels reviewed. Successful completion of this course is a pre-requisite for entrance into the TCAT Shelbyville Practical Nursing program.

Fall 2025 Term: Shelbyville Main Campus Math for Meds course will meet on Tuesdays, starting on 09/02/2025 from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM.

Fall 2025 Term: Franklin County Campus Math for Meds course will meet on Mondays, starting on 09/08/2025 from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM.

This course does not qualify for federal or state financial aid.
Tuition Cost: $265.00 *Must be paid by 08/26/2025.  **Failure to pay will result in administrative withdrawal of the enrollment applicaiton.

Payment Options include:
1. Pay Online: access your MyTCAT portal, click on the “My Account” icon; OR 
2. Pay In-Person: Fees may be paid in person at the Shelbyville Main Campus, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; OR 
3. Pay by Phone with a credit/debit card: 931-685-5013

Please be advised that no refunds are made to students that begin the supplemental course. 

The Anatomy and Physiology (80 Clock Hours) course covers the basics of human anatomy and physiology including anatomical terminology, basis biochemistry, cells, and issues. The course also covers the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The student is provided an overview of common human diseases processes. Successful completion of this course is a pre-requisite for entrance into the TCAT Shelbyville Practical Nursing program.

Fall 2025 Term: Shelbyville Main Campus Anatomy and Physiology course will meet on Mondays and Thursdays, starting on 09/04/2025 from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM.

Fall 2025 Term: Franklin County Campus Anatomy and Physiology course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on 09/02/2025 from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM.

This course does not qualify for federal or state financial aid.
Tuition Cost: $370.00 *Must be paid by 08/26/2025.  **Failure to pay will result in administrative withdrawal of the enrollment applicaiton.


Payment Options include:
1. Pay Online: access your MyTCAT portal, click on the “My Account” icon; OR 
2. Pay In-Person: Fees may be paid in person at the Shelbyville Main Campus, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; OR 
3. Pay by Phone with a credit/debit card: 931-685-5013
 

Please be advised that no refunds are made to students that begin the supplemental course. 

**Minimum enrollment for each class is 12 students.

***The College reserves the right to adjust offerings and schedules based on enrollments. Class size is limited enrollment and is based on the date of completed application and related requirements. TCAT Shelbyville and the instructor reserve the right to change the teaching format from an on-ground to online class if a need arises due to health or weather concerns. Students will be notified by email as soon as possible.

***To order textbooks and/or optional workbooks, contact Southern Connections Bookstore at 931-685-5031or bookstore@tcatshelbyville.edu
Anatomy & Physiology Required Textbook: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (8th edition), ISBN 9780803669376
Anatomy & Physiology Optional: Student Workbook for Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology(8th edition), ISBN 978-0803669383 
Math for Meds Required Textbook: Calculate with Confidence (8th edition), ISBN 9780323696951
 

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Shelbyville is an equal opportunity training institution.



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Steps to Apply

To apply for Supplemental Practical Nursing Pre-Requisite courses, follow these steps when completing the admissions application

  1. Select the Special Industry/Supplemental Student Application Type.

  2. Select the Application Term you are interested in enrolling into.
    Fall Term (September through December)
    Spring Term (January through April)
    Summer Term (May through August)
  3. Enter your Contact Information.
  4. Enter your Personal Information.
  5. Enter your Parent Education.
  6. Enter your Education History.
  7. Enter Shelbyville Special Industry Programs/TCAT Shelbyville Special Programs Information.

    *We do not offer Anatomy and Physiology or Math for Meds during the day.  These selections are pending removal from the application. Also, we do not offer Anatomy and Physiology or Math for Meds at the Lincoln Central Academy location. This choice is also pending removal from the application. 

    **An applicant may choose to enroll into both Anatomy and Physiology and Math For Meds during the same term, by selecting, "Nursing Pre-requisites" for both. Completing two separate applications for the same term, is not necessary to enroll into both courses.  *The example below uses the choice of "Franklin County - Supplemental -Evening -Math for Meds" as a demonstration example. Please choose your specific selection when completing the application.

  8. Enter your Military Information.
  9. Enter your Immunization Information.
  10. Enter your Signature.
  11. Then Review and Submit your application.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to us at: admissions@tcatshelbyville.edu.