Middle Georgia Technical College

Associate Degrees

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, industry 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
General Core Courses		30
ENG 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	5
ENG 1102	Literature & Composition	5
SPC 1101	Public Speaking	5
PSY 1101	Introductory to Psychology	5
or
SOC 1101	Introduction to Sociology	(5)
MAT 1111	College Algebra	5
XXX xxx	General Core Electives	5
Block Transfer of Occupational Courses Specific to completion to a diploma in a health-related discipline.		60
Total Credits		90

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
General Core Courses		25
ENG 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	5
ENG 1102	Literature & Composition	5
or
XXX xxxx	Humanities Elective	(5)
MAT 1111	College Algebra	5
PSY 1101	Introductory Psychology	5
SPC 1101	Public Speaking	5
Occupational Courses		113
BIO 2113	Anatomy and Physiology I	5
BIO 2114	Anatomy and Physiology II	5
AHS 104	Introduction to Health Care	3
RAD 101	Introduction to Radiology	5
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
RAD 103	Body, Trunk and Upper Extremity Procedures	3
RAD 106	Lower Extremity and Spine Procedures	3
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 III	7
RAD 135	Clinical Radiography IV	7
RAD 136	Clinical Radiography V	7
RAD 137	Clinical Radiography VI	10
RAD 138	Clinical Radiography VII	10
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		138

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
General Core Courses		29
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAT 1012	Foundations Mathematics	5
PSY 1010	Basic Psychology	5
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	3
BUS 1130*	Document Processing	6
Occupational Courses		57
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	8
MAS 118	Medical Assisting Seminar	4
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
MAS xxx	Elective	2
Total Hours required for Graduation		86

(*Note: Student must be able to type 28 wpm on a three-minute timed writing with three or fewer errors or take BUS 1100, Introduction to Keyboarding, before enrolling in BUS 1130.)

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing diploma 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 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.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
General Core Courses		15
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAT 1012	General Mathematics	5
PSY 1010	Basic Psychology	5
Occupational Courses		80
AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS 102	Drug Calculation and Administration	3
AHS 103	Nutrition and Diet Therapy	2
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	3
AHS 104	Introduction to Health Care	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
NSG 110	Nursing Fundamentals	10
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

The Radiologic Technology diploma 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 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
or
ENG 1101*	Composition and Rhetoric	(5)
MAT 1013	Algebraic Concepts	5
or
MAT 1111*	College Algebra	(5)
PSY 1010	Basic Psychology	5
or
PSY 1101*	Introductory Psychology	(5)
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses		108
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
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 III	7
RAD 135	Clinical Radiography IV	7
RAD 136	Clinical Radiography V	7
RAD 137	Clinical Radiography VI	10
RAD 138	Clinical Radiography VII	10
Total Hours required for Graduation		123

*Note: Student must have a passing score on the Compass test in order to take this course.

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
General Core Courses		15
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAT 1012	General Mathematics	5
PSY 1010	Basic Psychology	5
Occupational Courses		72
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
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 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAT 1012	Foundations Mathematics	5
EMP 1000	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
AHS 1011	Anatomy & Physiology	5
or
BUS 2310	Anatomy & Terminology	(5)
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied
	Health Science	3
or
BUS 2300	Medical Terminology	(3)
BUS 1130	Document Processing	6
BUS 2370	Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Credits Required for Graduation		22

Industry standards recommend that students completing the Medical Billing Clerk TCC have a proficient typing speed of 28 wpm or higher.  To help insure that you meet industry standards, it is recommended that all Medical Billing Clerk students take a typing test to reflect meeting industry standards.

Medical Language Specialist

The Medical Language Specialist technical certificate of credit program includes instruction in transcription, proofreading, and report analysis while applying medical terminology and computer application skills.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AHS 1011	Anatomy and Physiology	5
or
BUS 2310	Anatomy and Terminology	(5)
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health	3
or
BUS 2300	Medical Terminology	(3)
BUS 1130*	Document Processing	6
BUS 2320	Medical Document Processing/Transcription	5
BUS 2330	Advanced Medical Document Processing/Transcription	5
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAS 112	Human Diseases	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
BUS XXX	Specific Occupational-Guided Elective	6
Credits Required for Graduation		43

(*Note: Student must be able to type 28 wpm on a three-minute timed writing with three or fewer errors or take BUS 1100 before enrolling in BUS 1130.)

Medical Office Assistant

The Medical Office Assistant technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide the educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure an entry-level position as a receptionist in a physician’s office, hospital, clinic, or other related areas. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma in office technology.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	3
or
BUS 2300	Medical Terminology	(3)
BUS 1130*	Beginning Document Processing	6
BUS 2340	Medical Administrative Procedures	5
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
XXX xxx	Specific Occupational-Guided Electives	6
Credits Required for Graduation		28

(*Note: Student must be able to type 28 wpm on a three-minute timed writing with three or fewer errors or take BUS 1100, Introduction to Keyboarding, before enrolling in BUS 1130.)