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Ogeechee Technical College’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA (Voucher Included) in Statesboro, Georgia, prepares experienced medical assistants for entry-level clinical medical assistant work and the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The online, self-paced course is open enrollment and provides up to 12 months to complete 380 course hours. Training covers medical terminology, clinical procedures, patient histories, vital signs, examinations, laboratory testing, phlebotomy, medication administration, and certification preparation. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for the national certification exam. The course is intended for experienced medical assistants; those without previous professional experience are recommended to complete a medical administrative assistant course first.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Next start: Open enrollment
• Leads to: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro, Georgia, prepares students to assist pharmacists with prescription processing, medication distribution, pharmacy procedures, pharmaceutical calculations, and patient interactions. The course prepares students to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) and pursue the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®). It is delivered online in a self-paced format with open enrollment and a 12-month completion period, including an online lab module and the option to apply for hands-on clinical experience. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, proficient in keyboarding, comfortable with basic word-processing software, and able to demonstrate English grammar, punctuation, and high school mathematics skills.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Next start: Open enrollment
• Leads to: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

Cybersecurity at Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro, Georgia, prepares students to help protect individuals and organizations from cyberattacks and electronic breaches. The program trains students to defend systems and software and prepares them for work as information security analysts or computer systems analysts. It offers associate degree, diploma, and certificate pathways. The primary program runs over six semesters and is available through in-person or online instruction, with day classes. Career paths identified for the program include information security analyst, information systems security manager, and network security analyst.

The Dental Assisting accredited program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s dental offices. The Dental Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of dental assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Dental Assisting diploma and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination.

The Cosmetology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, and nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail care, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, math, reading, writing, interpersonal relations development, computer skills, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.

The Practical Nursing diploma program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences are planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a Practical Nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse.

The curriculum for the Practical Nursing diploma program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program fall or spring semester. To graduate, Practical Nursing diploma-seeking students must earn a minimum of 57 semester credit hours. Students are required to attend the NCLEX review course at the end of the program. The program requires a minimum of 1410 contact hours and generally takes 5 semesters to complete.

The Automotive Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Auto Technology diploma that qualifies them as well-rounded entry-level technicians.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a sequence of courses that provides educational opportunities to individuals in didactic, laboratory and practicum components. Courses are structured to facilitate the achievement of educational and career goals. Sonographers are highly-skilled professionals who use specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body that are used by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Sonographers have extensive, direct patient contact that may include performing some invasive procedures. Students will have an opportunity to train in the following specialties: abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, and peripheral vascular. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to apply to take the national certification exams given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty areas of abdomen (AB), obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN).