Middle Georgia Technical College

Health Care and Human Services

From Barbaring to Licensed Practical Nursing, everyone can find a career helping and serving other people in the Health and Human Services Field

The career outlook is bright and getting brighter. People are always going to need someone to cut their hair, clean their teeth, or look after them when sick. If you want an occupation where you get to personally interact with people on a daily basis and have a positive impact on their lives, these are some of your best options

If you enjoy working with people, take a look at the programs below. You're sure to find something that interests you.

General Education

Each degree and diploma program at MGTC contains a body of Essential General Core (general education) courses. The purpose of general education coursework is to ensure that students have attained general essential skills necessary for educational and career success. General education coursework is not specific to any major or discipline. The Essential General Core within each degree and diploma program is designed to produce graduates who, at the competency level appropriate to the credential earned, can communicate appropriately using oral and written English; utilize information technology in accessing, organizing, and communicating information; apply appropriate mathematical principles and methods; and use critical thinking skills to solve problems.

To ensure these competencies, each degree program of study contains a minimum of 25 quarter credit hours in general education courses, with at least one course from each of the following areas: English; humanities; social/behavioral sciences; and natural sciences or mathematics. All diploma programs contain a minimum of 13 quarter credit hours in general education coursework, with at least one course coming from each of the following areas: English; mathematics; and interpersonal relations/professional development or psychology. Each degree and diploma program additionally requires SCT 100, Introduction to Microcomputers.

Programs:

Barbering and Cosmetology

Cosmetologists practice the art and science of beautifying and improving an individual’s skin, nails, and hair. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are projected to be one of the top occupations with the most job openings in Georgia over the next decade! The Cosmetology program at MGTC emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatments and manipulations, skin and nail care, reception, sales, and management. MGTC’s program also prepares students to take and pass the State Board Cosmetology exam.

Dental Programs

Middle Georgia Technical College offers two separate Dental Programs: Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene. The Dental Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s dental offices. There are over 100 offices in the Middle Georgia area that include general practice as well as several specialty offices, such as Orthodontics (braces), Endodontics (root canals), Periodontics (gum specialist) and Oral Surgeons! The dental hygienist is a licensed health care professional who, as a co-therapist with the dentist and dental assistant, provides educational and therapeutic services for the control and prevention of oral diseases. Employment opportunities exist in private dental practices, Health Management Organizations, hospitals, military bases, and community clinics. Flexible scheduling is a distinctive feature of this profession.

Early Childhood Care and Education

The Early Childhood Care and Education Department’s mission is to prepare students for careers in child care and related fields. Students will receive training in human growth and development and will learn the appropriate practices for teaching young children. Our goal is to prepare students so they can enter any childcare facility, whether center-based or family home-based, or elementary school. Our program’s graduates learn to provide the best possible childcare experience and/or learning environment. Part of our curriculum includes children’s art, music and movement and math and science.

Health Occupations

How would you like to have a career that allows you to feel good each day because you know you made a difference in someone's life? If you have the desire to make a difference, consider attending Middle Georgia Technical College to seek selection in the Practical Nursing program. Licensed Practical Nurses provide care for individuals, families, and communities. LPN students are trained to promote health and wellness, illness prevention, rehabilitation, and care for the dying.