| Technical Certificates of Credit - Health Technologies |
| Technical Certificates of Credit - Health Technologies |
ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Submitted by Clayton State College and board approved in March 1995.
Total Credits
ALLIED HEALTH FUNDAMENTALS
Submitted by Middle Georgia TI and board approved in October 1996.
Total Credits
BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Submitted by North Metro TI and board approved in February 1993.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
EMS 100 |
Basic EMT I |
8 |
Diploma |
|
EMS 101 |
Basic EMT II |
8 |
Diploma |
|
EMS 102 |
Basic EMT III |
9 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 25
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 28
English 24
Mathematics 20
Algebra
Completion of application and related procedures.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
Submitted by Middle Georgia TI and board approved in June 1995.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
Diploma |
|
MAT 101 |
General Math |
5 |
Diploma |
|
PSY 101 |
General Psychology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 151 |
Intro. To Medical Terminology |
3 |
Elective |
|
AHS 102 |
Drug Calculation and Admin. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 103 |
Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
2 |
Diploma |
|
NSG 111 |
Nursing Fundamentals |
12 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 40
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 16
High School Diploma/GED no
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 38
English 35
Math 35
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Submitted by Carroll TI and board approved in September 1993.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 103 |
Nutri. & Diet Therapy |
2 |
Diploma |
|
CNA 100 |
CNA Fundamentals |
8 |
Elective |
Total Credits 15
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED N/A
Minimum Test Scores
Reading N/A
English N/A
Mathematics N/A
Algebra N/A
CLINIC ASSISTANT
Submitted by Thomas TI and board approved in December 1995.
Total Credits 16
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
Submitted by Coosa Valley TI and board approved in December 1994.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
CT 101 |
Comp. Tomog. Clinical |
5 |
Newly Developed |
|
CT 102 |
Comp. Tom. Physics/Inst. |
7 |
Newly Developed |
|
CT 103 |
Comp. Tom. II Course Over. |
5 |
Newly Developed |
|
CT 104 |
Comp. Tom. Patient Care |
8 |
Newly Developed |
Total Credits 25
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
The prospective student must have a diploma in Radiologic Technology
and must provide a copy of his/her certification.
DENTAL ASSISTING FUNDAMENTALS
Submitted by Columbus TI and board approved in December 1996.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
DEN 131 |
Dental Assisting I |
4 |
Diploma |
|
DEN 141 |
Dental Practicum I |
1 |
Diploma |
|
DEN 105 |
Microbiology and Infection Control |
3 |
Diploma |
|
DEN 102 |
Head and Neck Anatomy |
2 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
Diploma |
|
DEN 118 |
Dental Radiology |
3 |
Diploma |
|
DEN 132 |
Dental Assisting II |
6 |
Diploma |
|
DEN 142 |
Dental Practicum II |
2 |
Diploma |
|
DEN 117 |
Dental Practice Management |
6 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 30
Admissions Criteria
DENTAL BUSINESS ASSISTANT
Submitted by Albany TI and board approved in June 1994.
Total Credits
DENTAL INFECTION CONTROL TECHNICIAN
Submitted by Lanier TI and board approved in March 1994.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
DEN 105 |
Microbiology and Infection Control |
3* |
Diploma |
|
DEN 106 |
Oral Anatomy |
5 |
Diploma ACC |
|
DEN 131 |
Dental Assisting I |
6 |
Diploma |
|
DEN 141 |
Dental Practicum |
1 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 15
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Test Scores
Reading
English
Mathematics
Algebra
Meet special admissions criteria (only available for programs
requiring no more than 25 hours).
Completion of application and related procedures.
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Submitted by Coosa Valley TI and board approved in September 1995.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
RAD xxx |
Intro. to Sonog. Clin. |
5 |
Newly Dev. |
|
RAD xxx |
Abdominal Anat., Path and Procedures |
6 |
Newly Dev. |
|
RAD xxx |
Sonography Physics and Instrumentation I |
3 |
Newly Dev. |
|
RAD xxx |
Adv. Sonography Clin. |
5 |
Newly Dev. |
|
RAD xxx |
OB-GYN Anat., Path. and Procedures |
6 |
Newly Dev. |
|
RAD xxx |
Sonography Physics and Instrumentation II |
3 |
Newly Dev. |
Total Credits 28
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading
English
Mathematics
Algebra
Other:
The prospective student must have a diploma in Rad. Tech. or
other health related field and must provide a copy of their
certification.
Or:
Meet special admissions criteria. (Only available for programs
requiring no more than 25 credit hours.)
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN
Submitted by North Georgia TI and board approved in June 1995.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
Diploma |
|
MAT 100 |
Basic Mathematics |
3 |
Diploma |
|
OR |
|||
|
MAT 101 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
Diploma |
|
PSY 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Prof. Dev. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Term. For Allied Health Sci. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
ECG 103 |
Intro. To Electrocardiography |
3 |
|
|
ECG 105 |
Electrocardiography Practicum |
8 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 30-32
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 16
High School Diploma/GED yes
Minimum Test Scores - same as for Medical Assisting
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Submitted by Chattahoochee TI and board approved in September 1993.
Program revised and board approved in August 1995.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
EMS 100 |
Emerg. Med. Tech. I |
7 |
Diploma |
|
EMS 101 |
Emerg. Med. Tech. II |
7 |
Diploma |
|
EMS 102 |
Emerg. Med. Tech. III |
7 |
Diploma |
|
EMS 104 |
Emerg. Med. Tech. IV |
9 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 30
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 28
English 24
Mathematics 20
Algebra N/A
HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR
Submitted by Dalton College and board approved in
Total Credits
HOME HEALTH SPECIALIST
Submitted by North Georgia TI and board approved in January 1996.
Total Credits 25
HOME HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Submitted by North Georgia TI and board approved in January 1996.
Total Credits 25
LIMITED SCOPE OF PRACTICE IN RADIOGRAPHY
Submitted by Augusta TI and board approved in March 1996.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
Diploma |
|
XXX xxx |
Radiographic Procedures Techniques, Care |
5 |
New |
|
XXX xxx |
Radiographic Procedures Protection and Physics |
5 |
New |
|
XXX xxx |
Radiographic Procedures And Quality Control |
5 |
New |
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma/GED yes
Minimum ASSET Scores
Reading 33
English 32
Math 31
MAMMOGRAPHY
Submitted by Coosa Valley TI and board approved in December 1995.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
RAD xxx |
Mammography Clinical |
7 |
Newly Dev |
|
RAD xxx |
Mamm. Anat., Path. and Positioning |
4 |
Newly Dev. |
|
RAD xxx |
Mammography, Physics, Instrument. & Qual. Ass |
5Newly Dev. |
Total Credits 16
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading
English
Mathematics
Algebra
Other:
The prospective student must have a diploma in Rad. Tech.
and must provide a copy of their certification.
Or:
Meet special admissions criteria. (Only available for programs
requiring no more than 25 credit hours.)
MEDICAL ASSISTING
Submitted by Clayton State College.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
Required Courses |
|||
|
ATMA 100 |
Intro. to Health Prof. |
5 |
|
|
ATMA 110 |
Med. Assist. Proced. I |
5 |
|
|
ATMA 111 |
Med. Assist. Proced. II |
5 |
|
|
ATMA 115 |
Medical Admin. Proced. |
3 |
|
|
ATMA 140 |
Medical/Surgical Prob. |
5 |
|
|
ATMA 222 |
Occupational Internship and/or Coop. Educ. Exp. |
10 |
|
|
BIOL 102 |
Body Struct. & Function |
5 |
|
|
OADT 100 |
Business English |
5 |
|
|
OADT 111 |
Keyboarding I |
3 |
|
|
OADT 112 |
Keyboarding II |
3 |
|
|
OADT 207 |
Office Procedures I |
5 |
|
|
OADT 208M |
Off. Proc. II / Medical |
5 |
|
|
Electives |
Choose one |
||
|
Medical Assist. |
Or |
Office Admin. Elec. |
5 |
Total Credits 64
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Test Scores
Reading
English
Mathematics
Algebra
MEDICAL CODING
Submitted by Macon TI and board approved in October 1994.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 101 |
Keyboarding |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Term. Allied/Health Sciences |
3 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Phys. |
5 |
Diploma |
|
MAS 112 |
Human Disease |
5 |
Diploma |
|
ICD-9 |
CM Coding I |
3 |
Newly Developed |
|
ICD-9 |
CM Coding II |
3 |
Newly Developed |
|
CPT-4 |
Coding |
2 |
Newly Developed |
Total Credits 31
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 38
English 35
Mathematics 35
Algebra N/A
Other: Provisional admission is available with Developmental Studies
courses as required in Medical Assisting Program Specific Standards.
MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST
Submitted by Dalton College and board approved in
Total Credits
MEDICAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Submitted by Moultrie TI and board approved in July 1996.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
MAS 112 |
Human Disease |
5 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 212 |
Anatomy and Term. |
5 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 211 |
Med. Terminology |
4 |
Diploma |
|
PSY 101 |
Basic Psychology |
5 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 19
Admission Criteria:
Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 39
English 35
Mathematics 35
MEDICAL OFFICE CLERK
Submitted by Southeastern TI and board approved in August 1994.
Total Hrs.
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
Submitted by Lanier TI and board approved in October 1993.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sci. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 101 |
Keyboard./Typewrit. |
5 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 106 |
Office Procedures |
4 |
Diploma |
|
ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
Diploma |
|
MAS 104 |
Med. Admin. Proced. I |
3 |
Diploma |
|
MAS 105 |
Med. Admin. Proced. II |
5 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 25
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Test Scores
Reading
English
Mathematics
Algebra
Completion of application and related procedures.
MEDICAL RECORDS CODING
Submitted by Thomas TI and board approved in January 1995.
Total Credits
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Submitted by Carroll TI and board approved in September 1993.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sci. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 101 |
Keyboard./Typewrit. |
5 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 108 |
Word Processing |
5 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 213 |
Medical Transcript. I |
3 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 214 |
Medical Transcript. II |
3 |
Diploma |
|
ENG 111 |
Business English |
5 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 29
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED No
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 30
English 26
Mathematics 20
Algebra N/A
Completion of application and related procedures.
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST
Submitted by Chattahoochee TI and board approved in September 1993.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
OR |
|||
|
BUS 212 |
Anat. and Terminology |
5 |
Diploma/Degree |
|
BUS 211 |
Medical Terminology |
4 |
Diploma/Degree |
|
OR |
|||
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sci. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 101 |
Keyboarding |
5 |
Diploma |
|
MAS 101 |
Medical Law/Ethics |
2 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 104 |
Microcomputer Fund. |
5 |
Diploma |
|
BUS 108 |
Word Processing |
5 |
Diploma/Degree |
|
BUS 213 |
Medical Transcript. I |
3 |
Diploma/Degree |
|
BUS 214 |
Medical Transcript. II |
3 |
Diploma/Degree |
WORK ETHIC IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CURRICULUM
Total Credits 36 > 37
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading
English
Mathematics
Algebra
SAT scores for Verbal: 400
Completion of application and related procedures.
MULTISKILLED HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Submitted by Augusta TI and board approved in March 1996.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. Source |
|
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
Diploma |
|
MAS 101 |
Medical Law and Ethics |
2 |
Diploma |
|
XXX xxx |
Multiskilled Health Technician |
8 |
New |
|
XXX xxx |
Multiskilled Health Technician Practicum |
2 |
New |
Total Credits 15
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma/GED yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 33
Writing 32
Math 31
Other: Must have current licensure or certification in Georgia as a health care provider (LPN, RN, EMT, Medical Assistant, Paramedic, etc.)
NURSING TECHNICIAN
Submitted by DeKalb TI and board approved in March 1996.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
AHS 100 |
Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
MAS 112 |
Human Diseases |
5 |
Diploma |
|
ENG 100 |
English |
5 |
Diploma |
|
NT 100 |
Nursing Technician |
8 |
New |
Total Credits 23
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma/GED yes
Other: Nurse Assistant Certification
Meet Special Admissions Criteria
Total Credits
PATIENT CARE ASSISTING
Submitted by Athens TI and board approved in October 1993.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
AHS 103 |
Nutrit. & Diet Therapy |
2 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sci. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
CNA 100 |
CNA Fundamentals |
8 |
Elective |
|
PSY 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Dev. |
3 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 16
Admissions Criteria:
Meet special admissions criteria. (Only available for programs requiring no more than 25 credit hours.)
PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Submitted by Carroll TI and board approved in September 1993.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
MAT 101 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sci. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
CMP 101 |
Intro. to Microcomp. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
PHR 101 |
Pharm. Tech. Fund. |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 102 |
Drug Calcul. & Admin. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
PHR 102 |
Prin. of Dispen. Meds. |
6 |
Diploma |
|
DIS 150 |
Directed Indepen. Study |
3 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 33
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 17
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 30
English 26
Mathematics 20
Algebra
Completion of application and related procedures.
PHLEBOTOMY
Submitted by Dalton College and board approved in
Total Credits
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Submitted by Chattahoochee TI and board approved in September 1993.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
AHS 101 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
5 |
Diploma |
|
AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sci |
3 |
Diploma |
|
PHL 103 |
Intro. to Venipuncture |
4 |
Diploma |
|
PHL 105 |
Clinical Practice |
8 |
Diploma |
Total Credits 20
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 28
English 24
Mathematics 20
Algebra
Completion of application and related procedures.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Submitted by Thomas TI and board approved in July 1996.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
PSCS 102 |
Emerg. Comm. Radio Ops. |
4 |
Newly Developed |
|
PSCS 104 |
Emerg. Serv. I |
5 |
Newly Developed |
|
PSCS 106 |
Emerg. Serv. II |
5 |
Newly Developed |
|
PSCS 108 |
Crisis Inter./Stress Management |
2 |
Newly Developed |
Total Credits 16
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 17
High School Diploma or GED Required before completion
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 38
English 35
Mathematics 31
RESPIRATORY THERAPY BRIDGE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Submitted by Thomas TI and board approved in January 1994.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
RES 161 |
Health Prof. Resp. Ther. Bridge I |
8 |
Newly Developed |
|
RES 162 |
Health Prof. Resp. Ther. Bridge II |
8 |
Newly Developed |
|
RES 163 |
Health Prof. Resp. Ther. Bridge III |
8 |
Newly Developed |
|
RES 164 |
Health Prof. Resp. Ther. Bridge IV |
4 |
Newly Developed |
|
RES 166 |
Resp. Care Bridge Practicum I |
1 |
Newly Developed |
|
RES 167 |
Resp. Care Bridge Practicum II |
4 |
Newly Developed |
Total Credits 33
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 18
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 41
English 42
Mathematics 39
Other: Proper completion of application and related procedures.
Experience required: Paramedics > 1 year; RN > 1 year in intensive
care and/or emergency room; LPN > 2 years in intensive care and/or
emergency room.
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Submitted by Middle Georgia TI and board approved in January 1995.
Total Credits
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Submitted by Gwinnett TI and board approved in September 1995.
|
Course# |
Name |
Credit Hrs. |
Source |
|
BIO 191 |
Biology |
5 |
Degree |
|
CHM 191 |
Chemistry |
5 |
Degree |
|
CMP 101 |
Intro. to Microcomp. |
3 |
Diploma |
|
VET 101 |
Intro. to Vet. Tech. |
3 |
Degree |
|
VET 102 |
Diag. Lab Procedures |
5 |
Degree |
|
VET 103 |
Nursing/Surg. Proced. |
5 |
Degree |
|
VET 106 |
Animal Anat. & Phys. |
6 |
Degree |
|
VET 111 |
Vet. Path. & Disease |
5 |
Degree |
Total Credits 37
Admissions Criteria:
Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Yes
Minimum Test Scores
Reading 41
English 42
Mathematics 31
Algebra 45
Completion of application and related procedures.
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