Health Occupations Programs Orientation

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2 Health Occupations Programs Orientation 2

3 Health Technologies Programs Diagnostic Medical Sonography Echocardiography Vascular Sonography Dental Assisting Advanced EMT Phlebotomy Paramedic Neuromuscular Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Assistant Radiation Therapy Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care 3

4 Associate Degree Directory - AAS Neuromuscular Therapy Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Assistant Paramedicine Radiation Therapy Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Ultrasound Diagnostic Medical Sonography Echocardiography Vascular Technology 4

5 Diploma Program Directory Dental Assisting Neuromuscular Therapy Radiation Therapy EMS Profession-AEMT Paramedic The only differences are with preoccupational classes. The occupational classes are the same for both degree and diploma. 5

6 Certificate Program Directory Healthcare Assistant Phlebotomy Technician*- Diane Nance (706) Patient Care Assistant*- Kathy Cochran (706) Health Sciences Phlebotomy Technician*- Diane Nance Patient Care Assistant*- Kathy Cochran Pharmacy Technician- Carissa Patnode 6 AEMT- Phillip Tucker, Claudio Leyssens

7 Advanced - Certificates These Certificates require that you hold some type of Medical Certification prior to entry Mammography 7

8 Steps for Most Health Programs 1. Apply to GNTC through Academic Affairs List the final program you intend to enter You are placed in one of the following to qualify for financial aid : Healthcare Assistant (HA21) for diploma programs Health Sciences (HS21) for degree programs Technical Communications* (TC31) Attend Health Programs Orientation (Generally used on Walker County Campus) for degree programs. 2. Start Preoccupational Classes 3. View Health Programs General Orientation 4. Once Completed: complete eligibility request during last term of pre-occupational 5. Follow instructions following review of eligibility request concerning taking the PSB exam. 6. Begin Occupational courses when notified 8

9 Steps for Walker County Campus Until further notice the following program will use their current admission policies Pharmacy Assistant Refer to the NGTC catalog or contact the program faculty for specific instructions 9

10 All Health Programs Pre-requisite classes can be taken: Any GNTC Campus where offered Any accredited College Day or Evening Online courses may be available It is very important to register during early registration for best selection! Some classes fill very quickly! 10

11 All GNTC Programs Accept Applications year round Pre-Occupational courses available most academic terms After Pre-Occupational classes are completed the student is eligible to submit eligibility request to begin competitive admissions process. Entry into all Health programs (except where noted) is based on competitive admissions 11

12 Competitive Admissions 12 All additions to health programs eligibility pool fall under competitive admissions*. GPA for Pre-occupational courses will count 65% of total score. This is very important! Some programs have a large pool and competition is rigorous! The Psychological Services Bureau Health Occupations Aptitude Examination (PSB) will count 35% of total score There is a fee to take the PSB HOPE does not cover this fee *Except where noted- LPN and MA use 50% for both GPA and PSB.

13 Competitive Admissions Continued On FCC, Health Administration office ( ) will administer Competitive Admissions On other campuses contact program faculty for directions During the term in which you will complete your final pre-occupational classes you must complete an Eligibility Pool Request Form and submit it to Health Programs Administration office on your campus ( or as directed by program faculty) Once your transcript has been reviewed you will be given instructions to schedule the PSB, or to contact Health Administration to correct any problems the transcript review has revealed 13

14 Competitive Admissions Continued All pre-occupational courses must be completed at least one semester before occupational courses begin If occupational courses begin in the Fall, you must complete pre-occupational courses by the end of Spring semester During the Summer semester your transcript will be reviewed; you will take the PSB and your GPA will be calculated Once this is complete, Health Administration office will notify those who qualify for entry and a set number of alternates 14

15 MEDICAL PROGRAMS Based on the FLOYD, POLK or GORDON COUNTY CAMPUSES Covered by COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS POLICY Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree Echocardiography Degree Medical Assisting Degree and Diploma Neuromuscular Therapy Degree and Diploma Practical Nursing Diploma (No Degree option) Radiation Therapy Degree and Diploma Radiology Degree Respiratory Therapy Degree (No Diploma option) Vascular Technology Degree 15

16 PROGRAMS NOT COVERED These programs may operate from a wait list. See the program advisor for more specific information. Advanced EMT Intermediate Technical Certificate of Credit Dental Assisting Diploma (Degree not currently offered) EMS Professions Diploma EMT Technical Certificate of Credit Mammography Technical Certificate of Credit Paramedic Degree and Diploma Patient Care Assisting Technical Certificate of Credit Phlebotomy Technical Certificate of Credit 16

17 PROGRAMS NOT REQUIRING WAIT LIST or COMPETITIVE POOL Healthcare Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit Health Science Technical Certificate of Credit 17

18 TO VIEW THE COMPETIVE ADMISSION INFORMATION ONLINE: Follow these directions: Go to the Georgia Northwestern Technical College website: Choose the Academics tab Choose the Academic Resources link Choose the Program/Department website link Choose Health Technologies link Choose Competitive Admissions 18

19 KEY POINTS All students are admitted into Health programs under Competitive Admissions policies and procedures (unless otherwise noted in program materials). QUESTIONS? Call

20 Associate in Applied Science 20

21 Common Pre-requisites for every GNTC GNTC Admission Requirements Pre-requisites completed High School Transcript Official documentation of GED completion 21

22 Required Scores Minimum Scores for Regular admission are: Associate Degree* ASSET: Reading Skills 41, Numerical Skills 39, Writing Skills 42, Elementary Algebra 45 COMPASS: Reading Skills 80, Numerical Skills 40, Writing Skills 63, Algebra 42 SAT: Critical Reading/Verbal 480, Math 440 ACT: English 21, Math 19 *Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) which have Associate of Applied Science (AAS) courses as part of the curriculum use the COMPASS scores for AAS programs. ***Algebra score is required only for those programs that require algebra. 22

23 Other Requirements When accepted from the competitive pool you will have to complete the following: Physical Exam Proof of all immunizations Two step PPD (TB exam) Background check/drug screen Other requirements may be added by individual program Total cost may exceed $

24 Ultrasound AAS Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular, and Echocardiography Length of Program 3 academic terms Pre-Occupational 5 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Fall Faculty Nee Barnor MS RDMS (706) program director Crista Resch RVT (706) Dawn Irwin RDCS (706)

25 Neuromuscular Therapy AAS Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Summer Faculty Bobby Lewis MA, BS, LMT ( 706)

26 Occupational Therapy Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Fall Faculty Lisa Carruth (706) Marilyn Irwin (706)

27 Paramedicine Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Summer Faculty Phillip Tucker (706) Claudio Leyssens (706)

28 Pharmacy Assistant* Length of Program (Occupational Courses) 1-2 academic terms Day or Evening Degree, Diploma, & Certificate New students accepted Fall Specific classes vary with need Faculty Carissa Depp, CPhT (706) * Program does not use competitive admissions 28

29 Radiologic Technology Length of Program 3 academic terms Pre-Occupational 5 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Application deadline for admission- Spring Program entry-fall Faculty Mark Layne M.Ed., RT (R,CT,MRI) ( 706) Diane Nance M.Ed. PBT, RT(R)(M)(QM) (706)

30 Length of Program Radiation Therapy AAS 3 academic terms Pre-Occupational 4 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Summer Faculty Susan Lanham M Ed, RT (T) ( 706) Sheila Carr, BS, RT (RT) ( 706)

31 Respiratory Care - RRT Length of Program 3 academic terms Pre-Occupational 4 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Spring Faculty Zenia Bratton, BBA, RRT, RCP (706) Edward Porter, BS, RRT, RCP (706)

32 GNTC Diploma Programs 32

33 Common Pre-requisites for Most Pre-requisites GNTC High School Diploma/GED GNTC Admission requirements Asset Scores or SAT Scores 39 Writing 38 Reading 38 Numerical Verbal 430 Math 400 or ACT Scores Verbal 18 Math 16 *Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) which have Associate of Applied Science (AAS) courses as part of the curriculum use the COMPASS scores for AAS programs. ***Algebra score is required only for those programs that require algebra. 33

34 Dental Assisting Diploma Polk County Campus Gordon County Campus Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Fall/Spring Faculty PCC-April Cowan RDA, CDA, Phone: ( 770) GCC- Allison Patnode, Phone A

35 Neuromuscular Therapy Diploma - CNMT Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Summer Faculty Bobby Lewis MA, BS, CNMT ( 706)

36 Length of Program Radiation Therapy Diploma Radiologic Technology Program graduate + 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Fall Faculty Susan Lanham M Ed, RT (T) ( 706) Sheila Carr, BS, RT (RT) ( 706)

37 GNTC Health Technologies Certificate Programs 37

38 38 Healthcare Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit Length of Program 1-2 academic terms preoccupational 1 academic terms occupational Day or Evening New students accepted every Quarter Specific classes vary with need Faculty PHL- Diane Nance M.Ed. PBT, RT(R)(M)(QM) (706) CNA- Kathy Cochran (706) Donna Andrews (706)

39 Advance EMT- AEMT 3 academic terms occupational FCC Fall entry- Day classes Spring entry- Night classes WCC Fall entry- Night classes GCC Spring entry- Day classes Faculty Phillip Tucker (706) Claudio Leyssens (706)

40 Mammography Pre-requisites Radiologic Technologist Length of Program 1 academic terms Occupational 1 online class 1 Clinical New students for Occupational Sequence as Needed Faculty Diane Nance M.Ed. PBT, RT(R)(M)(QM)

41 GNTC Business Technologies Certificate Programs in Health Field (These are available through the Healthcare Assistant TCC) Gina Stephens

42 Nursing & Allied Health 42

43 Nursing & Allied Health ADN Nursing LPN-ADN Bridge Practical Nursing EMT/Paramedic Medical Assisting Surgical Technology 43

44 Associate Degree Programs ADN Nursing PN to ADN Nursing Medical Assisting 44

45 ADN Nursing WCC 2 academic terms pre-occupational 4 academic terms occupational New program starts every fall semester Deborah Carson

46 PN to ADN Bridge WCC, Summer entry only Deborah Carson Occupational Courses- 3 academic terms 46

47 Surgical Technology Degree 2 academic terms preoccupational 3 academic terms occupational Spring Quarter Contact- Michael Barrett Cinda Cochran, CST

48 Diploma Programs Medical Assisting Paramedic Technology EMS Professions AEMT Practical Nursing Surgical Technology 48

49 Medical Assisting (FCC) 49 Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational *An associate degree level will begin possibly by Sping IF interested please discuss with an advisor. New students for Occupational Sequence Fall Faculty Jennifer Stephenson RN, MPH, RMA (AMT) (706) Sharon Vaughan, RN,BSN, RMA (AMT) (706)

50 Medical Assisting (WCC) Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Fall Faculty Martha Smith (706)

51 51 Paramedic Technology (FCC) Prerequisites Diploma Pre-requisites + AEMT Length of Program 1 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Summer Faculty Phillip Tucker (706) Claudio Leyssens (706)

52 EMS Professions AEMT-FCC 52 Prerequisites Diploma Pre-requisites Length of Program 1 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence FCC-Fall and Spring GCC-Spring WCC- Fall Faculty Phillip Tucker (706) Claudio Leyssens (706)

53 Practical Nursing (FCC) Practical Nursing - LPN Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Every Academic Term Faculty Kathy Cochran RN, MSN (706) Celeste Hughes, RN, MSN (706) Caroline Smith, RN, BS- (706) Nicole Tolbert, RN, BS- (706)

54 Practical Nursing (WCC) Practical Nursing - LPN Length of Program 2 academic terms Pre-Occupational 3 academic terms occupational New students for Occupational Sequence Twice each year Advisor Deborah Carson (706)

55 Surgical Technology (WCC) Diploma 3 academic terms preoccupational 3 academic terms occupational Spring Quarter Contact- Michael Barrett Cinda Cochran, CST

56 Health Orientation Verification Form The following student attended the orientation session for students in Health Care Science (HS21) or Healthcare Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit- TCC (HA21) Student Name (Please Print) Student Signature Date I am interested in the Health Technologies program listed below 56 Updated June, 2009