Health Occupations
Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate of applied science degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs in a variety of health-related fields. Because admission to many of these programs is competitive, applicants seeking admission to specific health-related programs of study must satisfy additional requirements outlined in the program information documents below. Applicants for competitive admissions programs may institutionally be accepted to the college as candidates for their declared health program major. Enrollment in the college (but not the program) allows students to complete any learning support and required general core courses. This process does not guarantee competitive selection into the program of study.
Dental Hygiene Program Selection: New students are competitively selected into the Dental Hygiene program every fall semester. For more information, visit the Dental Hygiene web page.
Medical Assisting Program Selection:New students are competitively selected each spring semester (January) into the medical assisting program. After completing the core requirements a student can complete the program in one year.
Practical Nursing Program Selection: New students are competitively selected each semester into the nursing program. After completing the core requirements, a student can complete the program in four semesters. For competitive selection information, Download Detail Practical Nursing Program Information.
Radiologic Technology Program Selection: New students are competitively selected each summer semester (May) into the Radiologic Technology program. For competitive selection information and deadlines, Download Detail Radiologic Technology Program Information.
- More Radiologic Technology Information
- - RAD Tech Handbook
- - RAD Tech Program Effectiveness Data
Surgical Technology Program Selection:New students are competitively selected each spring semester (January) into the surgical technology program. After completing the core requirements a student can complete the program in one year. For competitive selection information, Download Detailed Surgical Technology Program Information.
Associate Degrees
- Dental Hygiene
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The Dental Hygiene program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the dental profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Registered dental hygienists work in a variety of professional settings. The public is most familiar with dental hygienists in the private dental office, where they perform numerous critical services designed to detect and prevent diseases of the mouth. These include oral prophylaxis; examining the head, neck, and oral areas for signs of disease; educating patients about oral hygiene; taking or developing radiographs; and applying fluoride or sealants. In this setting, registered dental hygienists play a vital role in protecting the oral health of the American public. Program graduates receive a Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science degree.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester hours) Area I - Language Arts/Communication ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 3 SPCH 1101 Public Speaking 3 Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology 3 SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Mathematics Option MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 MATH 1100 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning 3 CHEM 1211 Chemistry I 3 CHEM 1211L Chemistry Lab I 1 Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Non General Education Degree Courses BIOL 2113 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 BIOL 2113L Anatomy and Physiology Lab I 1 BIOL 2114 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 BIOL 2114L Anatomy and Physiology Lab II 1 BIOL 2117 Introductory Microbiology 3 BIOL 2117L Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 Occupational Courses DHYG 1010 Oral Embryology and Histology 1 DHYG 1000 Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology 2 DHYG 1070 Radiology Lecture 2 DHYG 1020 Head and Neck Anatomy 2 DHYG 1030 Dental Materials 2 DHYG 1040 Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture 2 DHYG 1050 Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab 2 DHYG 1090 Radiology Lab 1 DHYG 2200 Periodontology 3 DHYG 2010 Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture 2 DHYG 2020 Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab 2 DHYG 2050 Oral Pathology 3 DHYG 1110 Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture 1 DHYG 1111 Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab 3 DHYG 1206 Pharmacology and Pain Control 3 DHYG 2080 Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture 2 DHYG 2090 Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab 4 DHYG 2110 Biochemistry and Nutrition Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist 3 DHYG 2130 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lecture 1 DHYG 2140 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab 4 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 DHYG 2070 Community Dental Health 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 85
- Radiologic Technology Degree
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The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology 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 an associate of applied science 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 Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester hours) Area I - Language Arts/Communication ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Mathematics MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling 3 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Additional General Education Elective 3 Non General Education Degree Courses BIOL 2113 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 BIOL 2113 L Anatomy and Physiology Lab I 1 BIOL 2114 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 BIOL 2114 L Anatomy and Physiology Lab II 1 Occupational Courses RADT 1010 Introduction to Radiology 4 RADT 1030 Radiographic Procedures I 3 RADT 1070 Principles of Imaging I 6 RADT 1320 Clinical Radiography I 4 RADT 1060 Radiographic Procedures II 3 RADT 1160 Principles of Imaging II 6 RADT 1330 Clinical Radiography II 7 RADT 2090 Radiographic Procedures III 2 RADT 2340 Clinical Radiography III 6 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 RADT 1200 Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection 3 RADT 2190 Radiographic Pathology 2 RADT 2350 Clinical Radiography IV 7 RADT 2260 Radiologic Technology Review 3 RADT 2360 Clinical Radiography V 9 ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 Total Hours required for Graduation 93
Diploma Programs
- Medical Assisting
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The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's medical offices. The Medical Assisting 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 Basic Skills ENG 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 MAT 1012 Foundations Mathematics 3 PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology 3 Occupational Courses ALHS 1011 Anatomy and Physiology 5 ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 ALHS 1040 Introduction to Health Care 3 BUSN 1440 Document Production 4 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 MAST 1010 Legal and Ethical Concerns in the Medical Office 2 MAST 1030 Pharmacology in the Medical Office 4 MAST 1060 Medical Office Procedures 4 MAST 1080 Medical Assisting Skills I 4 MAST 1090 Medical Assisting Skills II 4 MAST 1100 Medical Insurance Management 2 MAST 1110 Administrative Practice Management 3 MAST 1170 Medical Assisting Externship 6 MAST 1180 Medical Assisting Seminar 3 MAST 1120 Human Pathological Conditions in the Medical Office 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 61
- Practical Nursing(PN12)
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The Practical Nursing diploma program is designed to prepare students to sit for 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 Basic Skills ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology 3 Occupational Courses ALHS 1011 Anatomy and Physiology 5 ALHS 1060 Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences 2 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 PNSG 2010 Introduction to Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations 2 PNSG 2030 Nursing Fundamentals 6 PNSG 2035 Nursing Fundamentals Clinical 2 PNSG 2210 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 4 PNSG 2220 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 4 PNSG 2230 Medical-Surgical Nursing III 4 PNSG 2240 Medical-Surgical Nursing IV 4 PNSG 2310 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical I 2 PNSG 2320 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical II 2 PNSG 2330 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical III 2 PNSG 2340 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical IV 2 PNSG 2250 Maternity Nursing 3 PNSG 2255 Maternity Nursing Clinical 1 PNSG 2410 Nursing Leadership 1 PNSG 2415 Nursing Leadership Clinical 2 Total Hours required for Graduation 60
- Surgical Technology
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The Surgical Technology, Diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The Surgical Technology, Diploma program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical 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 Surgical Technology. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology diploma and are qualified for employment as surgical technologists.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Occupational Courses SURG 1010 Introduction to Surgical Technology 6 SURG 1080 Surgical Microbiology 2 SURG 1100 Surgical Pharmacology 2 SURG 1020 Principles of Surgical Technology 5 SURG 1120 Surgical Technology Clinical I 3 SURG 1130 Surgical Technology Clinical II 3 SURG 2030 Surgical Procedures I 4 SURG 2120 Surgical Technology Clinical III 3 SURG 2130 Surgical Technology Clinical IV 3 SURG 2040 Surgical Procedures II 4 SURG 2140 Surgical Technology Clinical V 3 SURG 2150 Surgical Technology Clinical VI 3 SURG 2240 Seminar in Surgical Technology 2 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ALHS 1040 Introduction to Health Care 3 ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 ALHS 1011 Anatomy and Physiology 5 Basic Skills ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 62
Technical Certificates of Credit
- Acute Care Nurse Aide(Patient Care Technician)
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Acute Care Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit provides students who have completed nurse aide fundamental training with advanced knowledge, skills, and clinical application necessary for carrying out daily patient care activities in the hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and reporting changes in the physical and cognitive conditions of hospitalized patients and assisting with specialized care of these patients. Students who successfully complete the Acute Care Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) which determines competency to become enrolled in the state nurse aide registry. Graduates who successfully complete their clinical rotation (internship) with Houston Medical Center and who meet additional criteria also qualify for a job interview for potential employment as a Patient Care Technician.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Courses ALHS 1040 Introduction to Health Care 3 ALHS 1060 Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences 2 ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 NAST 1100 Nurse Aide Fundamentals 6 NAST 1500 Acute Care Internship 2 Credits Required for Graduation 15
- Central Sterile Processing Technician
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The Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide entry-level training that will prepare graduates to function in the sterile supply processing and distribution areas of healthcare facilities. The program is based on theory and clinical instruction that will apply scientific principles to the specific work area. Theory classes with laboratory participatory classes will prepare students for clinical application of skills and knowledge in healthcare facilities.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 CSSP 1010 Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician 5 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 Total Hours required for Graduation 12
- Medical Billing Clerk
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The Medical Billing Clerk program provides instruction in medical insurance and medical billing for reimbursement purposes.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 Elective 3 hrs BUSN 1440 Document Production 4 BUSN 2370 Medical Office Billing/Coding/Insurance 3 Specific Occupational-Guided Elective 2 hrs Select One of Three / 3 - 5 hrs ALHS 1010 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4 ALHS 1011 Anatomy and Physiology 5 BUSN 2310 Anatomy and Terminology for the Medical Administrative Assistant 3 Select One of Two / 2 hrs ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 BUSN 2300 Medical Terminology 2 Credits Required for Graduation 20
- Medical Front Office Assistant
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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 ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 BUSN 1440 Document Production 4 BUSN 2340 Medical Administrative Procedures 4 Specific Occupational-Guided Electives 6 hrs Select One Medical Terminology Course 2 hrs ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 BUSN 2300 Medical Terminology 2 Credits Required for Graduation 22
- Medical Language Specialist
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The Medical Language Specialist program includes instruction in transcription, proofreading, and report analysis while applying medical terminology and computer application skills.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 MAST 1120 Human Pathological Conditions in the Medical Office ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 BUSN 1440 Document Production 4 BUSN 2320 Medical Document Processing/Transcription 4 BUSN 2330 Adv Medical Document Processing/Transcription 4 Specific Occupational-Guided Electives 4 hrs Select One of Three 3 hrs ALHS 1010 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 5 ALHS 1011 Anatomy and Physiology 3 BUSN 2310 Anatomy and Terminology for the Medical Administrative Assistant 5 Select One of Two ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 BUSN 2300 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 Credits Required for Graduation 30
- Nurse Aide
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The Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various setting including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services. Students who successfully complete the Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment program (NNAAP) which determines competency to become enrolled in the State nurse aide registry.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours ALHS 1040 Introduction to Health Care 3 ALHS 1060 Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences 2 ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2 NAST 1100 Nurse Aide Fundamentals 6 Total Hours required for Graduation 13
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Degree Types
At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:
- Associate Degree
- Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take 2 years to complete. AAS programs include general education (core) courses that may transfer to University System of Georgia institutions and other 4-year colleges in our state.
- Diploma
- Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
- Certificate
- Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 1-2 semesters to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.