Middle Georgia Technical College

Technical Certificates of Credit

Administrative Support Assistant

This program prepares individuals to provide administrative support under the supervision of office managers, executive assistants, and other office personnel. Courses include: Introduction to microcomputers, word processing, office procedures, and accounting.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
BUS 1130*	Document Processing	6
BUS 1240	Office Procedures	5
BUS 1140	Word Processing	5
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	6
or
BUS 2200	Office Accounting	(6)
BUS XXX	BUS Elective	6
Credits Required for Graduation		31

(*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.)

Advanced Legal Assistant

The Advanced Legal Assistant Technical Certificate is designed to provide educational opportunities for persons with baccalaureate degrees, who are seeking to gain new employment skills and enable them to become successfully employed in the paralegal profession. Emphasis will be placed on skills needed for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The TCC courses provide instruction in Paralegal Fundamentals, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, and substantive law, such as Real Estate Law, Torts, and Contracts and Commercial Law. Completion of the Advanced Legal Assistant TCC will make a student eligible to sit for the national certification examination offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
PLS 101	Introduction to Law & Ethics	5
PLS 104	Family Law	5
PLS 108	Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure	5
SCT 100	Microcomputer Fundamentals	3
PLS 102	Legal Research	5
PLS 105	Real Estate Law	5
PLS 111	Torts	5
PLS 109	Civil Litigation	5
PLS 116	Contracts and Commercial Law	5
Total Hours required for Graduation		43

Air Conditioning Electrical Technician

The Air Conditioning Electrical Technician program prepares students in the air conditioning area of study to acquire competencies in electricity related to installation, service, and maintenance of electrical systems.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACT 103	Electrical Fundamentals	7
ACT 104	Electric Motors	4
ACT 105	Electrical Components	5
ACT 106	Electric Control Systems and Installation	4
Credits Required for Graduation		20

Air Conditioning Technician Assistant

The Air Conditioning Technician Assistant technical certificate of credit program introduces students to the basic concepts and theories of refrigeration and procedures used to install, repair, and service refrigeration systems.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACT 100	Refrigeration Fundamentals	4
ACT 101	Principles & Practices of Refrigeration	7
ACT 102	Refrigeration Systems Components	7
Credits Required for Graduation		18

Auditing and Assurances Specialist

The Auditing and Assurances Specialist certificate program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as accounting auditing assistants. Graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of auditing and business law and ethics, taxation, personal services and merchandising business accounting, account classification and subsidiary record accounting, corporate accounting, cost accounting, and budgeting.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACC 2120	Principles of Auditing	5
ACC 2150	Cost Accounting	6
ACC 1151	Individual Tax Accounting	4
ACC 1152	Payroll Accounting	4
ACC 2155	Legal Environment of Business	5
ACC 2156	Tax Accounting	4
Credits Required for Graduation		28

Automotive Brake Technician

The Automotive Brake Technician Program provides educational opportunities to individuals which will enable them to obtains the knowledge, skill, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of Automotive Technology. This Technical Certificate of Credit is intended to prepare automotive students with entry-level skills in the brake repair of the automobile and provide an entry point into the automotive field.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AUT 120	Introduction to Automotive	3
AUT 122	Electrical/Electronics	6
AUT 130	Automotive Brake Systems	4
AUT 214	Advanced Electronic Controlled Brake System Diagnosis	4
Credits Required for Graduation		17

Automotive Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician

This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic systems as an entry-level automotive technician. Topics include automotive batteries, starting systems, charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and accessories.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AUT 120	Introduction to Automotive	3
AUT 122	Electrical/Electronics	6
AUT 124	Battery Starting and Charging Systems	4
XXX xxx	Elective	2
Credits Required for Graduation		15

Automotive Engine Performance Technician

This program introduces students to the knowledge and skills they will need as entry-level engine performance technicians. Topics covered include theory, diagnosis, service, and repair of fuel systems, ignition systems, emission systems, and electronic engine controls.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AUT 128	Ignition, Fuel and Emissions	7
AUT 140	Engine Computers	7
AUT 218	Advanced Electronic Engine Control Systems	4
Total Hours required for Graduation		18

Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Technician

The Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician certificate provides students with skills for entering the automotive industry as entry-level heating and air conditioning technicians. This program includes theory, diagnosis, servicing, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AUT 120	Introduction to Automotive	3
AUT 122	Electrical/Electronic	6
AUT 142	Climate Control Systems	6
Total Hours required for Graduation		15

Automotive Suspension and Steering Technician

The Automotive Suspension and Steering Technician certificate program provides students with the skills needed to enter the automotive industry as suspension and steering entry-level technicians. The program presents vehicle chassis types; chassis components; steering and suspension systems; steering and suspension operation, design, service, repair, alignment, and problem solving.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AUT 120	Introduction to Automotive	3
AUT 122	Electrical/Electronic	6
AUT 132	Suspension and Steering Systems	4
AUT 216	Advanced Electronic Controlled Suspension	4
Total Hours required for Graduation		17

Aviation Maintenance Technician

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program courses prepare students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft maintenance theory and aircraft maintenance application. This program meets the academic requirement for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
(Courses listed Below are FAA approved)
AMT 100	Aviation Mathematics	3
AMT 101	Aircraft Maintenance Regulations	3
AMT 102	Aircraft Applied Sciences	13
AMT 103	Aircraft Electricity and Electronics	7
AMT 121	Aviation Physics	3
AMT 201	Aircraft Airframe Structures	3
AMT 202	Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures	7
AMT 203	Airframe Welding	2
AMT 204	Airframe Assembly and Rigging	3
AMT 205	Airframe Inspection	5
AMT 206	Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems	3
AMT 207	Aircraft Landing Gear Systems	4
AMT 208	Aircraft Environmental Control Systems	10
AMT 209	Aircraft Electrical, Communication, and Navigation Systems	9
AMT 221	Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I	5
AMT 222	Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II	7
AMT 223	Gas Turbine Powerplants I	5
AMT 224	Gas Turbine Powerplants II	5
AMT 225	Aircraft Engine Inspection	2
AMT 226	Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems	7
AMT 227	Aircraft Engine Electrical, Ignition, and Starting Systems	10
AMT 228	Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems	9
Total Hours required for Graduation		125

Barbering for Cosmetologists

The Barbering for Cosmetologists technical certificate of credit program broadens career opportunities for existing cosmetologists by offering them specialized courses that concentrate on barbering practices. This program allows students who hold a current State of Georgia Master Cosmetology license to receive additional training that will qualify them to take the barbering exam. The objective is to train individuals who are looking to broaden their careers in the cosmetology field by obtaining the State Board Barbering license that will allow them to work anywhere in the State of Georgia. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatment and manipulations, haircutting techniques, shaving, skin care, reception, sales and management.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
BAR 100	Introduction to Barbering/Styling	3
BAR 101	Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements	2
BAR 102	Science: Sterilization, Sanitation and Bacteriology	3
BAR 106	Shaving	3
BAR 110	Haircutting/Styling	4
BAR 114	Skin, Scalp, and Hair	1
Total Hours required for Graduation		16

Central Sterile Processing Technician

The Central Sterile Processing Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides entry level training to enable individuals to function with nationally based competencies in health care sterile supply processing and distribution areas.  Graduates will be eligible to sit for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification exam.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health	3
CSP 101	Central Sterile Processing	6
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
SCT 100	2007 Intro to Computers	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		15

Child Development Associate I

The Child Development Associate I Certificate Program is provided since early childhood care and education programs are encouraging and in some cases requiring their employees to either obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential within a certain length of time or have the credential before being hired as a lead teacher. This program provides training which will allow individuals to test for the Child Development Associate Credential.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ECE 1010	Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education	5
ECE 1030	Human Growth & Development I	5
ECE 1050	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	5
ECE 1025	Professionalism through CDA Certification Preparation	2
ECE 1026	CDA Certificate Assessment	2
Credits Required for Graduation		19

Child Development Specialist

The Child Development Specialist Certificate Program is designed to provide the necessary skills for entry-level employment as a Child Development Specialist.  Skill areas include planning a safe and healthy learning environment, steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development, positive ways to support children's social and emotional development; strategies to establish productive relationships with families; strategies to manage an effective program operation, professionalism; observing and recording children's behavior, and principles of child growth and development.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ECE 1010	Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education	5
ECE 1030	Human Growth & Development I	5
ECE 1050	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	5
ECE 1012	Curriculum Development	3
ECE 1021	Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I	3
OR		3
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	(3)
Credits Required for Graduation		21

Cisco Networking Specialist

The CISCO Networking Specialist technical certificate of credit program provides a complete study of data communications, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks IANs) from the fundamental concepts to LAN and WAN design. It introduces all topics associated with networking, including protocols, standards, and topologies and places an emphasis on router configuration. The program uses the authorized CISCO CCNA (Certified CISCO Network Administrator) curriculum to prepare the students for the CCNA examination upon completion.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CIS 2321	Introduction to LAN/WAN	6
CIS 2322	Introduction to WAN Routing	6
CIS 276	Advanced Routers and Switches	6
CIS 277	WAN Design Networks	6
Total Hours required for Graduation		24

CNC Specialist

The Computer Numerical Control Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program is a sequence of courses which prepares students for careers in the machining industry with a focus on NC/CNC technology. The program emphasizes automated machine techniques used in aircraft production. Graduates are qualified for employment as CNC Machine Tool Operators.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
MCA 211	CNC Fundamentals	7
MCA 213	CNC Mill Manual Programming	7
MCA 215	CNC Lathe Manual Programming	7
MCA 217	CNC Practical Application	6
MCA 219	CAD/CAM Programming	6
XXX xxx	Electives	5
Total Hours required for Graduation		38

Commercial Truck Driving

The Commercial Truck Driving Program is a Technical Certificate of Credit that prepares students to safely and efficiently operate large commercial vehicles on the U.S. highway system. Topics included are fundamentals of commercial truck driving , basic operations, and advanced operations. The program is conducted for ten weeks and is offered quarterly.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CTD 101	Fundamentals of Commercial Truck Driving	5
CTD 102	Basic Operations	5
CTD 103	Advanced Operations	5
OR
CTD 104	Internship	(5)
Credits Required for Graduation		15

CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation

The CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide computer users with the basic entry-level skills working toward CompTia A+ certification.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CIS 103	Operating Systems Concepts	6
CIS 122	Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance	7
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		16

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation

The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide computer users with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Earning CompTIA A+ certification shows that the individual possesses the knowledge, technical skills and customer relations skills essential for working as a successful entry-level computer service technician.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CIS 103	Operating Systems Concepts	6
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5
CIS 122	Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance	7
CIS xxx	CIS Elective	6
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		27

Computer Aided Drafting Specialist

The program will provide educational opportunities for engineering personnel already employed in-field, to review or reinforce their skill in computer aided drafting. The Computer Aided Drafting Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit will facilitate update training and cross-training between various CAD software packages for area industries. The program is intended to prepare students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to effectively use CAD software.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
DDF 107	CAD Fundamentals	6
DDF 111	Intermediate CAD	6
DDF 112	3D Drawing and Modeling	6
Credits Required for Graduation		18

Computerized Accounting Specialist

The Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate of credit provides students with basic skills in computerized accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals and basic computers.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	6
ACC 1102	Principles of Accounting II	6
ACC 1104	Computerized Accounting	3
ACC 1106	Accounting Spreadsheets Fundamentals	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
XXX xxx	Elective	5
Credits Required for Graduation		26

Cosmetology Instructor Training

The Cosmetology Instructor trainee TCC provides a course of study for learning the skills needed to teach the theory and practice of skills in cosmetology as required by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education.  Course work includes requirements for becoming an instructor, introduction to teaching theory, methods and aids, practice teaching, and development of evaluation instruments. Graduates of the program may be employed as cosmetology instructors in public or private education and business in Georgia and many other states.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
COS 201	Theory of Instruction	3
COS 202	Cosmetology Record Keeping	3
COS 203	Salon Management	4
COS 204	Principles of Teaching	5
COS 205	Lesson Plans	5
COS 206	Classroom Management	4
COS 207	Lecturing	3
COS 208	Testing	3
COS 209	Practicum I	3
COS 210	Practicum II	3
COS 211	Practicum III	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		39

Drafting Aide (Drafter's Assistant)

The program will provide educational opportunities to individuals which will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skill, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the drafting field. The program prepares students with entry-level skills in the drafting field.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
DDF 100	Drafting Fundamentals	6
OR
DDF 101	Introduction to Drafting	(6)
DDF 102	Size and Shape Descriptions I	5
DDF 107	Introduction to CAD	6
Credits Required for Graduation		17

Family Child Care Provider

The Family Child Care Provider Certificate of Credit Program is intended to provide home-based childcare providers with the knowledge required to implement a program that meets the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of children. Training will also include CPR and first aid; and training in effective business practices that are tailored to the home-based daycare provider. Certificate recipients will have the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement a nationally accredited home-based daycare business.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ECE 1010	Introduction to Childhood Care and Education	5
ECE 1030	Human Growth and Development	5
ECE 1050	Health Safety & Nutrition	5
ECE 2142	Family Child Care Program Management	5
ECE 2144	Family Child Care Business Management	5
Credits Required for Graduation		25

Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding

The Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welder technical certificate of credit program provides the fundamental theory, safety practices, equipment and techniques of Oxyfuel cutting and shielded metal arc wielding in the flat position. Topics include safety, basic electrical principles, electrode and filler metal use, equipment setup, joint design, selection and preparation of materials, and qualification tests using industry codes and standards.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
WLD 100	Introduction to Welding Technology	6
WLD 101	Oxyfuel Cutting	4
WLD 104	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I	6
Total Hours required for Graduation		16

Gas Metal Arc Welder

The Gas Metal Arc Welder technical certificate of credit program prepares students for entry level skills in gas metal arc welding, accompanied with basic fabrication knowledge. The program provides students with the necessary skills to be qualified to become certified in gas metal arc welding techniques with a background in fabrication practices.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
WLD 100	Introduction to Welding Technology	6
WLD 101	Oxy-fuel Cutting	4
WLD 109	Gas Metal Arc Welding	6
WLD xxx	Program Electives	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		19

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder technical certificate of credit program provides the fundamental theory, safety practices, equipment and techniques required for successful gas tungsten arc welding. Topics include safety, metals weldability, shielding gases, metal cleaning procedures basic production and advanced production of beads and joints. Qualification tests using industry codes and standards in all positions are required. The certificate provides students with the knowledge of basic welding and fabrication operations needed to meet the demand in the welding field

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
WLD 100	Introduction to Welding Technology	6
WLD 101	Oxy-fuel Cutting	4
WLD 110	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)	4
XXX ***	Program Electives	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		17

General Office Assistant

The General Office Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit program is designed to train students to perform duties more efficiently by being knowledgeable of word processing principles and practical applications. Primary emphasis is to provide the student with basic skills and knowledge of business office procedures to prepare for the workplace. The program will prepare students to enter employment as a Office Support Assistant and will upgrade the skills of current business office personnel working in the field.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
BUS 1130*	Document Processing	6
BUS 1240	Office Procedures	5
BUS 1140	Word Processing	7
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
BUS XXX	Electives	3
Credits Required for Graduation		22

(*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.)

Industrial Fluid Power Technician

The Industrial Fluid Power Technician Technical Certificate of Credit program is desiged to prepare students for emplyment in today's industrial setting. This pramgram provides learning opportunities in the following: industrial safety, industrial mechanics, industrial hydraulics, industrial pneumatics, and pumps and piping systems.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
IDS 215	Industrial Mechanics	6
IDS 221	Industrial Fluid Power	7
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems	2
Total Hours required for Graduation		17

Industrial Motor Control Technician

The Industrial Motor Control Technician Technical Certificate is designed to offer industrial motor controls training. This program provides instruction in DC and AC motors, basic and advanced motor controls, and variable speed drives.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IDS 105	DC and AC Motors	3
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Control	3
IDS 113	Magnetic Starters and Braking	3
IDS 115	Two-Wire Control Circuits	2
IDS 121	Advanced Motor Controls	2
IDS 131	Variable Speed Motor Control	3
Credits Required for Graduation		16

Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist

The Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist Certificate of Credit Program provides a solid Early Childhood Care and Education foundation of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and techniques that will improve the quality of care for Georgia’s infants and toddlers. Competencies are aligned with the Child Development Associate standards from the Council for Early Childhood Recognition.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ECE 1010	Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education	5
ECE 1030	Human Growth & Development I	5
ECE 1050	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	5
ECE 2132	Infant/Toddler Development	5
ECE 2134	Infant/Toddler Group Care	5
Credits Required for Graduation		25

Instrumentation/Process Control Technician

The Instrumentation/Process Control Technician technical certificate of credit program provides educational opportunities which will enable students to obtain knowledge, skill, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the industrial maintenance profession. The instrumentation/ Process Control Technician program trains students to perform their duties more efficiently by being knowledgeable of instrumentation/process control principles and practical applications. It will prepare students to enter employment proficient in industrial maintenance applications and upgrade the skills of current industrial maintenance personnel working in the field.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IFC 101	Direct Current Circuits I	4
IFC 103	Solid State Devices I	4
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Controls	3
IDS 115	Two-Wire Control Circuits	2
IDS 209	Industrial Instrumentation	6
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems	2
Total Hours required for Graduation		21

Law Enforcement Investigations Assistant

This program focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. It includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CRJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	5
CRJ 104	Principles of Law Enforcement	5
CRJ 162	Methods of Criminal Investigation	5
CRJ 163	Investigation & Presentation of Evidence	3
CRJ 202	Constitutional Law	5
Credits Required for Graduation		23

Law Enforcement Specialist

The Law Enforcement Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. It includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systesm organization, the administration of justice and the judicicary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CRJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	5
CRJ 104	Principles of Law Enforcement	5
CRJ 202	Constitutional Law	5
Credits Required for Graduation		15

Legal Administrative Assistant

This certificate program is intended to prepare students for immediate employment as entry-level office assistants in law offices and government and corporate legal departments. The program provides knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in legal offices as receptionists and as office assistants and prepares students in the areas of legal office etiquette, word processing, English grammar, and legal document preparation.  

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	6
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	5
BUS 1240	Office Procedures	5
BUS 1140	Word Processing	5
SCT 100	2007 Intro to Computers	3
BUS 1130	Document Processing	6
BUS 1230	Legal Terminology	5
BUS 2220	Legal Administrative Procedures	5
BUS XXX	Electives	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		38

Legal Assistant

The Legal Assistant Technical Certificate is designed to provide educational opportunities for persons seeking to gain new employment skills and enable them to become successfully employed in the paralegal profession. Emphasis will be placed on skills needed for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The TCC courses provide instruction in Paralegal Fundamentals, as well as Accounting, Document Processing, Real Estate Law, and Civil Litigation.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
PLS 101	Introduction to Law & Ethics	5
PLS 104	Family Law	5
PLS 108	Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure	5
SCT 100	Microcomputer Fundamentals	3
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	6
BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS 108	Word Processing	7
PLS 105	Real Estate Law	5
PLS 109	Civil Litigation	5
Total Hours required for Graduation		46

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.)

Microsoft Office Applications Professional

The Microsoft Office Applications Professional Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to train the student in software applications of word processing, database, and spreadsheet in addition to general office skills such as filing, good telephone techniques, appropriate business ethics and office behavior. A minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute must be achieved or the completion of BUS 101, Beginning Document Processing. The Student can complete the required eight classes in two full-time day quarters and will be prepared for entry-level positions in the clerical field. Upon completion of this certificate, students may then transfer into the BAT Diploma Program for an additional three full time quarters to receive a diploma in Business AdministrativeTechnology.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
BUS 1150	Database Applicatons	3
BUS 1140	Word Processing	5
BUS 2120	Spreadsheet Applications	3
BUS 2150	Presentation Applications	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
BUS XXX	Electives	5
Credits Required for Graduation		22

Network Administrator

This certificate program provides basic training in computer information systems networking. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of network administration. Upon graduation, students will be able to install, configure and maintain networks using Windows networking software. The student is prepared to take the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) exam

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CIS 103	Operating Systems Concepts	6
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5
CIS 122	Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance	7
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals	6
or
CIS 2321	Introduction to LAN & WAN	(6)
CIS 2149	Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional	6
CIS 2150	Implementing Microsoft Windows Server	6
CIS xxx	CIS Elective	6
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		45

Network Technician

This certificate program provides basic training in computer information systems networking. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of network administration. Upon graduation, students will be able to maintain networks using Windows networking software.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CIS 103	Operating Systems Concepts	6
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals	6
or
CIS 2321	Introduction to LAN & WAN	(6)
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		20

Office Accounting Specialist

The Office Accounting Specialist technical certificate of credit provides entry-level office accounting skills. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting and basic computer skills.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	6
ACC 1102	Principles of Accounting II	6
ACC 1104	Computerized Accounting	3
Credits Required for Graduation		18

Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welder

The Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welder technical certificate of credit program provides the fundamental theory, safety practices, equipment and techniques of Oxyfuel cutting and shielded metal arc welding in the overhead position. Topics include safety, basic electrical principles, electrode and filler metal use, equipment setup, joint design, selection and preperation of materials, and qualification tests using industry codes and standards.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
WLD 105	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II	6
WLD 106	Shielded Metal Arc Welding III	6
WLD 107	Shielded Metal Arc Welding IV	6
Total Hours required for Graduation		18

Paralegal Fundamentals

The Paralegal Fundamentals technical certificate of credit program prepares students for positions in the paralegal profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations; research of state and federal law; legal correspondence preparation; family law matters; and basic concepts of criminal law and procedure. The program emphasizes opportunities that provide students with specialized legal knowledge and skills required to aid lawyers in the delivery of legal services.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
PLS 101	Introduction to Law & Ethics	5
PLS 104	Family Law	5
PLS 108	Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure	5
SCT 100	Microcomputer Fundamentals	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		18

Patient Care Assisting

The Patient Care Assisting Technical Certificate of Credit program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed as assistants in patient care in nursing homes and other health care facilities.  The program includes the Certified Nursing Assistant program (CNA-100), as approved by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation, as well as courses currently being taught under state standards in the general areas of psycho-social needs of patients, work ethics, communications, infection control, patient hygiene, nourishment, taking vital signs, and patient care.  The program requires 16-credit hours and 190 contact hours.  Students should be able to successfully complete the program in one to two quarters.  Program completers are qualified to take the State certification test for CNAs.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
AHS 103	Nutrition & Diet Therapy	2
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals	3
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
CNA 100	Patient Care Fundamentals	8
Total Hours required for Graduation		16

Payroll Accounting Specialist

The Payroll Accounting Specialist technical certificate of credit provides entry-level skills into payroll accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting, mathematics, and basic computer use.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	6
ACC 1102	Principles of Accounting II	6
ACC 1104	Computerized Accounting	3
ACC 1152	Payroll Accounting	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Credits Required for Graduation		23

PC Repair and Network Technician

The PC Repair and Network Technician certificate prepares the student with the skills needed to perform personal computer troubleshooting and repair.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
CIS 103	Operating Systems Concepts	6
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5
CIS 122	Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance	7
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals	6
or
CIS 2321	Introduction to LAN & WAN	(6)
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		27

Programmable Control Technician I

This certificate is designed to offer specialized programmable controller training to qualified industrial technicians. This program consists of instruction selected for the Industrial Systems Technology program. Topics include operational theory, systems terminology, field wiring and installation, use of PLC equipment and peripheral devices with emphasis on Programmable Logic Controller programming, installation, and troubleshooting and repair.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Control	3
IDS 141	Basic Industrial Programmable Logic Control	6
IDS 142	Industrial Programmable Logic Control	6
Credits Required for Graduation		17

Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design

The Residential Air Conditioning Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skill and aptitudes necessary to succeed in the field of air conditioning service and repair. This program introduces students to the basic concepts and theories needed to identify, size, install, service and repair components and functions of air conditioning systems. Instruction will provide students with basic skills and knowledge of heat load calculations, psychometrics, duct design and air filtration, as well as installation, troubleshooting, service and repair techniques.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACT  107	Air Conditioning Principles	8
ACT   108	Air Conditioning Systems & Installation	3
ACT   109	Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems	7
Credits Required for Graduation		18

Residential/Industrial Wiring Technician

p>The purpose of the Residential/Industrial Wiring Techincal Certificate of Credit is to train students to perform their duties more efficiently by being knowledgeable of residential/industrial wiring principles and practical applications. The program will prepare students to enter employment proficient in industrial maintenance applications and upgrade skills of current industrial maintenance personnel working in the field.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IDS 105	DC and AC Motors	3
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Controls	3
IDS 113	Magnetic Starters and Braking	3
IDS 103	Industrial Wiring	6
Credits Required for Graduation		15

Tax Preparation Specialist

The Tax Perparation Specialist technical certificate of credit is designed to provide entry-level skills for tax preparers. Topics include: principles of accounting, tax accounting, business calculators, mathematics, and basic computer skills.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	6
ACC 1151	Individual Tax Accounting	5
ACC 2156	Business Tax Accounting	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
XXX xxx	Elective	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		22

Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fabricator

Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fabricator prepares students for careers in shielded metal arc welding fabrication.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
WLD XXX	Program Electives	3
WLD 105	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II	6
WLD 106	Shielded Metal Arc Welding III	6
Total Hours required for Graduation		15