The Commercial Driving – Class A Technical Certificate of Credit (CTD) program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operation. The program provides training for those individuals seeking a Class A Commercial Driver's License. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. In addition to classroom instruction, students receive commercial truck driving training on-site and on the road. Day classes meet 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mondays through Thursdays, on both the Swainsboro and Vidalia campuses. Night classes meet from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and include Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM on the Vidalia Campus. The CTD program prepares students for the Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Skills Exam.

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 such as administering medications, monitoring patients, changing dressings, and collaborating with other members of the health care team. This is done through a selected number of general core 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. Once a student has met the criteria, then he/she will follow the sequence of Practical Nursing Practice courses. After completing the general core and occupational classes, the program generally takes a minimum of three (3) consecutive semester terms to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. Students may enter the program in either Fall or Spring semesters on the Swainsboro or Vidalia campus. Immediately upon graduation, students have obtained gainful employment in various healthcare facilities including nursing homes, hospitals, and doctors’ offices.

The Cybersecurity Certificate is designed to give students the knowledge they need to understand and maintain computer information systems security. Employment opportunities are: computer and information sciences and support services.

The standard curriculum for the Cybersecurity Certificate program is designed for the semester system. Students may enter the program during any semester. The certificate program generally takes three (3) to four (4) semesters to complete. NOTE: Students need to complete prerequisite course CIST 2451 before taking CIST 2601, CIST 2602, and CIST 2611.To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 26 credit hours.

The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT. The standard curriculum for the Emergency Medical Technician program is designed for the semester system. Entrance is in the Fall semester and classes are taught in the evenings only, with an online component. The certificate requires 16 credit hours to complete the program and can generally be completed in two (2) semesters.

The Medical Administrative Technician Certificate is a two-semester program. The certificate provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in the administrative medical assisting profession. The certificate emphasizes development of observational skills, critical thinking, planning, implementation, evaluation techniques, and basic administrative medical assisting skills found in ambulatory care settings. Completion of all courses in this certificate is required for admission to the Medical Assisting Diploma program.

The standard curriculum for the Medical Administrative Technician Certificate program is designed for the semester system. Students may enter the program during any semester. The program can usually be completed in two (2) semesters. To graduate, students must earn 25 credit hours.

The Heating and Air Conditioning Installing Technician TCC prepares students for careers in the installation of heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practical application skills necessary to provide the skills for successful employment.

The standard curriculum for the Heating and Air Conditioning Installing Technician Certificate program is designed for the semester system. Students may enter the program during the semesters when the specific courses are offered and can complete the program in two (2) semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours.

The Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit is a state-approved program which offers training to candidates that desire to become eligible for certification as a certified nurse aide (CNA). The program prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to work in all health care facilities (e.g. nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, home health, etc.). The standard curriculum for the Nurse Aide Certificate program is designed for the semester system. The program can usually be completed in one (1) semester during the daytime, but generally takes two (2) semesters (terms) to complete at night. To graduate, students must earn 13 credit hours.

The Administrative Support Assistant Certificate program prepares individuals to provide administrative support under the supervision of office managers, executive assistants, and other office personnel. The standard curriculum for the Administrative Support Assistant Certificate program is designed for the semester system. Students may enter the program any semester. The certificate generally takes two (2) semesters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 20 credit hours.

The Commercial Driving – Class A Technical Certificate of Credit (CTD) program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operation. The program provides training for those individuals seeking a Class A Commercial Driver's License. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. In addition to classroom instruction, students receive commercial truck driving training on-site and on the road. Day classes meet 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mondays through Thursdays, on both the Swainsboro and Vidalia campuses. Night classes meet from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and include Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM on the Vidalia Campus. The CTD program prepares students for the Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Skills Exam. The Georgia CDL Skills Exam is available at Southeastern Technical College and is administered by Department of Driver’s Services (DDS) certified examiners under the direction of the Georgia DDS.

The standard curriculum for the CTD program includes three (3) semester courses taught sequentially within the 7½ week course of study. Each course of the sequence must be successfully completed within the designated teaching time frame of the course before moving on to the next course. Students will be withdrawn from remaining courses if successful completion is not acquired on pre-requisite courses. Although the College operates on the semester system, due to the nature of the coursework, the CTD program operates on part of terms and admits new students five (5) times a year. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of nine (9) semester credit hours. Starting and ending dates may be found by contacting Student Affairs, the program instructor, or viewing the course schedule found under Current Students on the college website. The college offers the CTD program during Term A and Term B of the Fall and Spring semesters and during Term A of the Summer semester, giving students 15 opportunities throughout the academic year to take the program.