Middle Georgia Technical College

Associate Degrees

Radiologic Technology Degree

The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiologic departments and related businesses and industries.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment.  Program graduates receive a Radiologic Technology associate degree, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		35
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric 1	5
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech	5
ENG 193	Composition and Rhetoric II	5
or
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities	5
PSY 191	Introduction to Psychology	5
BIO 193	Anatomy and Physiology I	5
BIO 194	Anatomy and Physiology II	5
MAT 191	College Algebra	5
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses		37
AHS 104	Introduction to Health Care	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
RAD 101	Introduction Radiography	5
RAD 103	Body, Trunk and Upper Extremity Procedures	3
RAD 106	Lower Extremity and Spine Procedures	3
RAD 107	Principles of Radiographic Exposure I	4
RAD 123	Radiologic Science	5
RAD 132	Clinical Radiography I	5
RAD 133	Clinical Radiography II	7
Essential Specific Occupational Courses		63
RAD 109	Contrast Procedures	3
RAD 113	Cranium Procedures	2
RAD 116	Principles of Radiographic Exposure II	3
RAD 117	Radiographic Imaging Equipment	4
RAD 119	Radiographic Pathology and Medical Terminology	3
RAD 120	Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection	5
RAD 126	Radiologic Technology Review	4
RAD 134	Clinical Radiography I	7
RAD 135	Clinical Radiography II	7
RAD 136	Clinical Radiography III	7
RAD 137	Clinical Radiography IV	10
RAD 138	Clinical Radiography VII	10
Total Hours required for Graduation		138

Health Degree

Students who have completed a health technology program at a diploma level may have that training apply toward earning an associate degree. The associate in applied science degree in health applies to those students who are best served by a customized degree. Potential students in this degree track will, after application procedures are completed, have their training, injustry experience, and general academic level evaluated. An individual program of study will be designed and approved for each student by an advisor.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		30
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I	5
ENG 193	Composition and Rhetoric II	5
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech	5
PSY 191	Introduction to Psychology	5
or
SOC 191	Introduction to Sociology	(5)
MAT 191	College Algebra	5
XXX ***	General Core Electives	5
Block Tansfer of Occupational Preparation Courses
Total Credits		90

Diploma Programs

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's medical offices. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		28
ENG 101	English	5
MAT 101	General Mathematics	5
PSY 101	Basic Psychology	5
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Services	3
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	6
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses		55
AHS 104	Introduction to Health Care	3
MAS 101	Legal Aspects of the Medical Office	3
MAS 103	Pharmacology	5
MAS 106	Medical Office Procedures	5
MAS 108	Medical Assisting Skills I	6
MAS 109	Medical Assisting Skills II	6
MAS 110	Medical Insurance Management	3
MAS 111	Administrative Practice Management	4
MAS 112	Human Diseases	5
MAS 117	Medical Assisting Externship	(6-8)
MAS 118	Medical Assisting Seminar	4
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
MAS xxx	Electives	2
Total Hours required for Graduation		84

Practical Nursing

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.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		15
ENG 101	English	5
MAT 101	General Mathematics	5
PSY 101	Basic Psychology	5
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses		29
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS 102	Drug Calculation and Administration	3
AHS 103	Nutrition and Diet Therapy	2
AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3
AHS 104	Introduction to Health Care	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
NSG 110	Nursing Fundamentals	10
Essential Specific Occupational Courses		51
NPT 112	Medical-Surgical Practicum I	7
NPT 113	Medical-Surgical Practicum II	7
NPT 212	Pediatric Nursing Practicum	2
NPT 213	Obstetrical Nursing Practicum	3
NPT 215	Nursing Leadership Practicum	2
NSG 112	Medical-Surgical Nursing I	9
NSG 113	Medical-Surgical Nursing II	9
NSG 212	Pediatric Nursing	5
NSG 213	Obstetrical Nursing	5
NSG 215	Nursing Leadership	2
Total Hours required for Graduation		95

Radiologic Technology Program

The Radiologic Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in Radiologic departments and related businesses and industries.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment.  Program graduates receive a Radiologic Technology diploma, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		15
ENG 101	English	5
or
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric 1	(5)
MAT 103	Algebraic Concepts	5
or
MAT 191	College Algebra	(5)
PSY 101	Basic Psychology	5
or
PSY 191	Introduction to Psychology	(5)
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses		42
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS 104	Introduction to Health Care	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
RAD 101	Introduction Radiography	5
RAD 103	Body, Trunk and Upper Extremity Procedures	3
RAD 106	Lower Extremity and Spine Procedures	3
RAD 107	Principles of Radiographic Exposure I	4
RAD 123	Radiologic Science	5
RAD 132	Clinical Radiography I	5
RAD 133	Clinical Radiography II	7
Essential Specific Occupational Courses		63
RAD 109	Contrast Procedures	3
RAD 113	Cranium Procedures	2
RAD 116	Principles of Radiographic Exposure II	3
RAD 117	Radiographic Imaging Equipment	4
RAD 119	Radiographic Pathology and Medical Terminology	3
RAD 120	Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection	5
RAD 126	Radiologic Technology Review	4
RAD 134	Clinical Radiography I	7
RAD 135	Clinical Radiography II	7
RAD 136	Clinical Radiography III	7
RAD 137	Clinical Radiography IV	10
RAD 138	Clinical Radiography VII	10
Total Hours required for Graduation		123

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology diploma program prepares the student to be an integral member of the surgical team, working closely with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Operating Room Nurses, and other surgical personnel to deliver quality patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. This is accomplished through a selected number of academic and occupational courses that provide learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce technical skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Theory and clinical practice are integrated under the guidance of certified conical instructors as well as clinical site preceptors. Graduates of this accredited program receive a Surgical Technology diploma and are qualified for employment as entry-level surgical technologists with eligibility to sit for the National Certification Exam.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		15
ENG 101	English	5
MAT 101	General Mathematics	5
PSY 101	Basic Psychology	5
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses		41
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS 104	Introduction to Health Care	3
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
SUR 101	Introduction to Surgical Technology	6
SUR 102	Principles of Surgical Technology	5
SUR 108	Surgical Microbiology	3
SUR 109	Surgical Patient Care	3
SUR 110	Surgical Pharmacology	3
SUR 112	Introduction to Surgical Practicum	7
Essential Specific Occupational Courses		31
SUR 203	Surgical Procedures I	6
SUR 204	Surgical Procedures II	6
SUR 213	Specialty Surgical Practicum	8
SUR 214	Advanced Specialty Surgical Practicum	8
SUR 224	Seminar in Surgical Technology	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		87

Technical Certificates of Credit

Central Material Service Technology

The Central Material Service Technology Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide training in the specialty of central sterile supply and management for the student entering into, as well as the surgical technology student interested in this career this field. The extended specific technical courses would include sterile supply and equipment management and distribution, as well as a 180 hour rotation to the Central Service Department of local hospital facilities.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ENG 101	English	5
MAT 101	General Mathematics	5
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
AHS 104	Introduction to Healthcare	3
AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3
SUR 101	Introduction to Surgical Technology	6
SUR 108	Surgical Microbiology	3
CST 101	CST Management and Distribution	6
CST 110	CST Practicum	6
Total Hours required for Graduation		23

Medical Billing Clerk

The Medical Billing Clerk Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide training for an entry-level position as a medical billing clerk. It is also designed for someone who has some basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. The program provides training for individuals looking for a career as a medical billing clerk in the medical environment. Emphasis is placed on basic coding skills, clerical skills and computer skills.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3
AHS 101	Anatomy & Physiology	5
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 226	Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance	5
BUS 236	Advanced Medical Coding	3
Credits Required for Graduation		24

Medical Office Specialist

The Medical Office Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide training for an entry-level clerical position in the medical field. Emphasis will be placed on basic clerical, medical office and computer skills. Specific courses from this certificate may be applied for credit toward a diploma program.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 106	Office Procedures	5
AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3
BUS 216	Medical Office Procedures	5
Credits Required for Graduation		21

Medical Transcriptionist

The Medical Transcriptionist Technical Certificate of Credit Program is designed to train individuals as a transcriptionist in the medical environment. Emphasis is placed on basic clerical skills, computer skills, medical terminology and anatomy, and medical dictation. This program will provide training for an entry level position in medical transcription (hospital, doctor’s office, nursing home, etc).

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
ENG 101	English	5
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 102	Intermediate Document Processing	5
BUS 213	Medical Document Processing/Transcription	5
BUS 214	Medical Transcription II	3
Credits Required for Graduation		34