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.

Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College

Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Ogeechee Technical College's Medical Assisting program. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and practical training needed to excel in diverse medical office settings. With hands-on instruction, small class sizes, and state-of-the-art equipment, you'll gain the confidence and competence to become a certified medical assistant, ready to contribute effectively to patient care and administrative tasks. The program emphasizes practical application and prepares you for immediate employment, offering a clear pathway to a fulfilling and in-demand profession.

Program Details:

• Cost: $5,671 tuition plus $2,050 fees (estimated total $7,721)
• Duration: 5 semesters (approximately 1170 contact hours of practical training)
• Schedule: Hybrid delivery, including Traditional, Hybrid, and Online course options for flexibility.
• Prerequisites: High School Diploma; Background Check; CPR Certification; Immunizations Including Hepatitis B; TB Skin Test Documentation; Competitive Admission Workshop Attendance
• Accreditations: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification such as CCMA and equips them for employment in medical offices.

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 Pharmacy Technology diploma is designed to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes for employment within a pharmacy. Program graduates will be able to perform a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. A variety of clinical experiences is designed to integrate theory and practice. Graduates will be employable as an entry level pharmacy technician.

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).