The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program enables students to become caring registered nurses, committed to lifelong learning and service. The program provides students with knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to apply the nursing process to individuals and families across the life span in a variety of settings.

Graduates of the ADN program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The licensed ADN is qualified to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

This certificate is designed for computer or network systems professionals that need expertise in security. The program will provide students with the concepts and skills of the fast-growing field of cybersecurity, including security of systems and infrastructure in business and industry. Students will learn how to protect networks and defend information systems from attack. It is ideal if you are employed in a computer-related field and seeking cybersecurity knowledge. Students who complete this certificate may continue their education by enrolling in the associate degree program in Computer Technology.

The mission of the Business Department is to provide quality education that is accessible, affordable and innovative with continuing involvement in partnering with all stakeholders of Piedmont Technical College.

The field of business offers numerous opportunities. Probably no other occupational area encompasses the diverse range of activities that is found in business. Accounting and management are typical examples of the potential career possibilities for business graduates.

By carefully selecting appropriate electives, Piedmont Technical College’s business students can prepare for the specific aspect of business that they wish to pursue. (Contingent on sufficient student interest and enrollment, elective courses are available that lead to a degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Management or Human Resources Generalist.) Students can pursue their studies in either day or night classes, if sufficient enrollment is maintained.

Transfer opportunities exist for business students upon completion of the two-year degree. The number of business courses accepted varies from institution to institution and the student should contact his/her advisor as early as possible to explore transfer options. Written transfer agreements have been reached with Lander University and Newberry College in an attempt to provide maximum transferability of coursework.

One of the fastest-growing service occupations, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning has seen major changes over the past years as a result of the national emphasis on fuel conservation and environmental concerns.

Every private residence, business, industry and agency needs the skill of technicians trained in the installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems.

Students are trained to diagnose and repair malfunctions; size, fabricate and install air duct systems; and estimate cooling and heating loads for selection of the most efficient systems for a given building. Practical training in a well-equipped shop gives students on-the-job experience before they graduate. EPA technician certification is taught and the test is offered to all curriculum students.

Four certificate programs are offered: Introduction to HVAC - (Quickskills),  HVACR Installers, Heating Fundamentals, and Refrigeration Applications.

The Practical Nursing (PN) program is designed to afford the student the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to provide supervised health care to individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of settings.

The PN program is three semesters. Students are admitted in the fall to the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood and in the spring to the Laurens campus.

Graduates of the PN program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The licensed PN (LPN) is qualified to continue their nursing education through the LPN to ADN transition program.

Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician diploma are healthcare professionals who assist the pharmacist in a community setting to provide quality healthcare related to medication administration. In addition to the skills acquired to become a pharmacy technician, students will learn to read medication orders, mix parenteral medications, assemble unit-doses of medications and prepare 24-hour patient medication carts. Students will also learn proper labeling for oral and parenteral medications. In order to become a South Carolina state certified pharmacy technician, the student must earn the Pharmacy Technician diploma, work 1,000 hours as a registered pharmacy technician, and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). 

Students are required to maintain a current American Heart Association “Basic Life Support” certification throughout the major studies courses. Prior to beginning the second semester (clinical phase) of the pharmacy technician program, the student must have completed MAT 155- Contemporary Mathematics. 

Students who have successfully completed the practical nursing program, hold an active unencumbered PN license, and have earned a minimum score of the 65 percentile on the National League for Nursing’s Foundation for Nurses examination may be admitted to the ADN program after meeting the following additional requirements:

Admission: Acceptance into Piedmont Technical College’s LPN to ADN Transition Nursing program is competitive and is limited to 40 students to begin summer and fall (L-term) semesters. See the college calendar or website for application dates.