Columbus State Community College offers a comprehensive Surgical Technician certification program that prepares students for a rewarding healthcare career. The program emphasizes practical training and provides students with a deep understanding of surgical procedures, patient care, and safety. Students engage in hands-on learning and gain knowledge in sterilization techniques, anatomy, and medical terminology. The program includes both theoretical and practical components, with classroom learning and clinical rotations in real healthcare settings. The faculty consists of experienced professionals who create an engaging learning environment and provide individual support. By completing the program, students are equipped with the skills to pursue exciting career opportunities in healthcare and further specialization. Enrolling in this program offers students high-quality education and hands-on training, setting them on the path to a successful healthcare career.

Earning a BSN means you’ll have advanced nursing knowledge and expanded professional skills to excel in a global and increasingly complex healthcare system. Nurses with a BSN qualify for more jobs and earn higher salaries than associate degree nurses.

Nursing is the largest health care profession in the United States, providing limitless and rewarding career opportunities for men and women. The Associate Degree in Nursing at KVCC prepares students to care for individuals and families, helping them attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and functioning.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program The Nursing Program prepares women and men for entry-level positions in the nursing profession. Successful completion of the ADN program of study qualifies graduates to receive an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). The ADN qualifies the graduate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and application for state licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Maine. The program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing (MSBN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

The program of study combines general education and nursing studies in the classroom with selected laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences in providing nursing care to patients in a variety of health care settings.

The Associate Degree Nursing Programs, both generic and LPN to ADN, at Kennebec Valley Community College (Main Campus) in Fairfield, Maine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Programs, both generic and LPN to RN, is Continuing Accreditation.

Pennsylvania Chiropractic Assistant Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Pennsylvania Chiropractic Assistant continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Assistant licensee's are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Assistant continuing education requirements.

This Registered Respiratory Therapy program is 100% online and is designed as a nontraditional track for individuals who have completed an associate's degree in respiratory care and have already earned the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential granted by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Our courses are taught by full-time faculty who are Registered Respiratory Therapists with advanced degrees and extensive clinical training and experience.

The accredited online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate is intended for MSN prepared practitioners who would like to gain further knowledge in the management of medical, surgical, and critical care patient populations. The program provides the knowledge and skills needed to improve and sustain the health of acutely ill patients. Emphasis is placed upon diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making. Acute care nurse practitioners are needed in a variety of healthcare settings, including: intensive care units, consult services, hospitalist teams, palliative care services, home care, sub acute long-term care hospitals, specialty clinics and research intense settings.

The program can generally be completed in 1.5 to 2 years of part-time study with 800 clinical hours, although you may be eligible for a reduction in course work and clinical hours. In that case, an individual program of study will be formulated by performing a formal Gap Analysis of previously completed course work. If you wish to be considered for this reduction, you're required to submit syllabi, course calendars, and transcripts of the courses under consideration. Coursework completed more than five years ago and without current clinical experience will not be accepted for the following courses: Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Physical Assessment. All students are required to successfully complete Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP specific pharmacology at Drexel.