South Georgia Technical College

South Georgia Technical College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Technical Certificate of Credit (ED91) prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients. The program teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance, and function under medical oversight as part of a comprehensive EMS response. Successful completion allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT. Campus locations: Americus, Cordele. Credits required for graduation: 16. Curriculum Outline (12 hours) includes EMSP 1210 (3), EMSP 1211 (2), EMSP 1220 (3), EMSP 1221 (3), EMSP 1230 (1). Entrance requirements: High School diploma or equivalent plus appropriate placement test scores or acceptable SAT/ACT scores; applicant must be at least 18; criminal background checks and drug screens may be required for clinical experiences.

Phlebotomy Technician Program at South Georgia Technical College

Embark on a vital healthcare career with South Georgia Technical College's Phlebotomy Technician program, a focused 8-week course designed to transform aspiring professionals into skilled phlebotomists. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain essential hands-on experience in blood collection and processing, preparing you for national certification and immediate entry into diverse medical settings. As one of only two technical colleges in Georgia with on-campus housing and a full-service cafeteria, SGTC provides a supportive and comprehensive learning environment, ensuring you are well-equipped to meet the growing demand for qualified phlebotomists.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $7,202 total; in-state tuition about $3,992. Qualified students may benefit from HOPE grant and HOPE Career grant funding, potentially making the cost practically free.
• Duration: 8 weeks (24 credit hours)
• Schedule: Primarily in-person delivery, with coursework including human anatomy, medical terminology, and the structure and function of the human body.
• Prerequisites: Typically include being at least 18 years old and providing a certified U.S. birth certificate or proof of legal residency. Additional requirements may include health and immunization standards and a background check.
• Accreditations: South Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. The Phlebotomy Technician program prepares students for national certification exams in phlebotomy.
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and careers in medical and healthcare settings. Specific employment rates and job titles are unknown but demand for phlebotomists is generally high.

The Cosmetology 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 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 Automotive Technology 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 Practical Nursing 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 is 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 PN12 program is a diploma program to be implemented with new cohorts of students beginning Fall 2011 and beyond. Students most commonly will have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check as well as a drug screen in order to be placed in a clinical health care facility to complete the clinical rotations of their educational training.

 

South Georgia Technical College Medical Assistant Program

Embark on a rewarding healthcare journey with South Georgia Technical College's Medical Assistant program. This diploma and certificate program provides comprehensive practical training, equipping you with the essential skills for a dynamic career in various medical office environments. Prepare for professional certification and robust employment opportunities, transforming your potential into a valuable asset in the medical field through a focused and practical curriculum.

Program Details:

• Cost: $107 per credit hour, up to a maximum of 15 credit hours plus fees
• Duration: 9 to 12 months
• Schedule: Unknown (program modality not explicitly stated, but includes a clinical internship)
• Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Age 17 or Older; Placement Test or SAT/ACT Scores; Prerequisite Courses ALHS 1011; BUSN 1440; ENGL 1010; COMP 1000; ALHS 1090
• Accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and employment in various medical office roles, with opportunities for job placement after completion. The program includes a clinical internship component. Financial aid options such as the HOPE Grant are available to support students.

The Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the occupational area of aviation maintenance as currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation, Administration (FAA) mechanic certificate holders with airframe and/or power plant ratings. In addition, the combined power plant and airframe curriculum is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills required to diagnose problems and repair aircraft power plants, both reciprocating and turbine, their systems and components; and airframes, both metal and wood, their systems and components. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA power plant and airframe examinations and certification processes.

The Computer Support Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide student with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as computer support specialist.