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The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) program is designed to prepare the student for employment as an entry-level sonographer. The sonographer is skilled by academic & clinical training to perform ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a qualified physician. Using high-tech instrumentation the sonographer uses sound waves to create images of the human body organs and structures to be analyzed and interpreted by a physician.

With changes in healthcare administration, sonography is the most utilized form of diagnostic imaging available today. Registered sonographers are in demand nationwide for hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, marketing, application specialists and mobile services.

This certificate program is designed to provide you with the education and skill level necessary to qualify for the state Certified Nursing Assistant exam. You may take the two courses for this training (165 clock hours) at the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe.

The Certified Nursing Assistant program is a selective admission, limited enrollment program. Admission to Gulf Coast State College does not imply acceptance into the Certified Nursing Assistant program.

The Gulf/Franklin Campus offers a Hybrid CNA program that begins each January. This hybrid option will take approximately four months to complete. You are expected to attend one class session each week for lecture and hands-on skills.

Welcome to the Dental Assisting Program at Gulf Coast State College. These pages provide an overview of the program and a survey of program highlights. Thank you for visiting our site. We look forward to serving your educational needs.

The Dental Assisting program is a limited access program. A selective admissions policy and specific selection criteria are used select the most qualified applicants. The strength of the applicant pool varies year to year, with the best qualified applicants receiving first consideration. It is the applicant’s responsibility to inquire about these specific admission and selection criteria and to ensure that all required documents are received on campus prior to the published deadline.

Besides helping someone have a more beautiful smile and fresher breath, a dental hygienist is often the first person encountered in a dental office who may note potential health problems just by looking into a person's mouth!

Inflammation in the mouth may signal inflammation in other parts of the body, including the cardiovascular system; periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease often go hand-in-hand. A close look into your mouth by a dental hygienist or a dentist may reveal diabetes or pre-diabetes, auto immune disorders, nutritional imbalance, thyroid disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease, oral cancer, or a number of other health-related issues.

If you have an interest in healthcare, a strong background in science, and like to help people move, then our Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S. degree program is for you. This program is designed to prepare you for entry-level work as a physical therapist assistant. Gulf Coast State College offers the necessary courses to help you develop the skills that employers are looking for today. You will get hands-on training in the field of physical therapy through both academic laboratory and clinical practice. This program will prepare you to take the national licensure examination through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE).

This program is designed to help you qualify to obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse's license in the State of Florida. Upon completion of the program, which consists of 1,350 hours of study, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses). At Gulf Coast State College, this program is available only at the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe, Florida.

In this program, the practical nurse student learns to give patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The student will acquire skills and knowledge necessary to give safe and effective care to patients in a variety of settings.

Do you enjoy helping people to be healthier and happier? Perhaps you should consider a career in radiography. Radiographers perform diagnostic imaging examinations using ionizing radiation to help diagnose patients.

The purpose of the Radiography program is to prepare you to become a registered radiographer following successful completion of the sequenced curriculum courses of study and clinical education practice. Graduates who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s examination will be eligible to work as radiographers in various health care facilities such as hospitals, doctors’ offices and sports medicine clinics. Graduate students and radiographers have opportunities to advance their career into Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Vascular-Interventional, Cardiac Interventional, Sonography and Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Respiratory therapists specialize in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients with breathing disorders. As a respiratory therapist, you will perform procedures crucial in maintaining the lives of seriously ill patients with breathing problems and assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with heart and lung disease. You will have the option to work in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, sleep disorders clinics, pulmonary function labs, hyperbaric chambers, skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies.

The field of respiratory care is experiencing one of the highest levels of demand for graduates over the last decade and employment opportunities are abundant both locally and nationally. This trend is expected to accelerate as the aging population increases. Gulf Coast State College offers the necessary courses and provides the hand-on training in state-of-the-art facilities to help you develop the skills that employers are looking for today.

As a surgical first assistant, you will be in a challenging, fast-paced environment that can change human lives. An emergency can occur at anytime and no two human beings are alike. Everyday is spent exploring the human body, becoming familiar with surgical techniques, procedures and treatments. There is always something new to learn as technology and innovative changes are ongoing

A surgeon mentor provides the training and guidance to perfect your surgical techniques such as tissue manipulation and wound closure. As you progress, you can opt to specialize in a particular field such as General Surgery, Trauma, Open Heart, Orthopedics, Gynecology/Obstetrics, Robotic and/or Neurosurgery.

This program will prepare you for the roles of Surgical Technologist (who prepares, opens and establishes the sterile field passing instruments and anticipating the surgeon’s needs) and Surgical First Assistant (who assists the surgeon with performing the surgical procedure and independently closes wounds).

The Surgical Technologist works directly with the surgeon during surgery to complete the surgical procedure. Before an operation, you would set up the instruments and equipment. Ensure that both sterile and nonsterile equipment is assembled and adjusted to make sure it works properly. During the surgical procedure, you must know the surgical procedure, observe the conditions of the anatomy, pass instruments to the surgeon, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and react quickly to emergencies by providing the appropriate supplies or equipment.

Surgical technologists can perform the scrub role; assistant circulator (identify, position, and prepare the patient for surgery), or second scrub role (maintain retraction, cut suture, manipulate the camera for minimal invasive surgery, or hold clamps applied by the surgeon). With further training the surgical technologist can become a first assistant.

This certificate program will prepare you to meet the industry-specific skills needed for technicians in the new and emerging alternative and renewable energy fields. You could become an electrical technician, industrial engineering technician, solar photovoltaic installer, solar power plant technician, solar thermal installer and technician, energy auditor, or smart grid technician.

Your work environment could range from outdoor installations to manufacturing settings, and include working closely with engineers in the federal government, research and development laboratories, and utilities industry.

This certificate program will prepare students to meet the industry-specific skills needed for technicians in the new and emerging alternative and renewable energy fields, including occupational titles such as electrical technician, industrial engineering technician, solar photovoltaic installer and solar power plant technician, solar thermal installer and technician, energy auditor and smart grid technician. This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in occupations related to energy production, distribution, and storage.

This certificate program will prepare students to meet the industry-specific skills needed for technicians in the new and emerging alternative and renewable energy fields, including occupational titles such as electrical technician, industrial engineering technician, solar photovoltaic installer and solar power plant technician, solar thermal installer and technician, energy auditor and smart grid technician. This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in occupations related to energy production, distribution, and storage.

This certificate program will prepare you to meet the industry-specific skills needed for technicians in the new and emerging alternative and renewable energy fields. You could become an electrical technician, industrial engineering technician, solar photovoltaic installer, solar power plant technician, solar thermal installer and technician, energy auditor, or smart grid technician.

Your work environment could range from outdoor installations to manufacturing settings, and include working closely with engineers in the federal government, research and development laboratories, and utilities industry.

This certification prepares students for entry level technical jobs in high tech production, manufacturing, distribution and engineering research and development facilities. The six classes required for this certificate are the core classes for the Associates of Science Engineering Technology degree. Additionally, this certificate is aligned with the MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification.

It’s not science fiction anymore—you will learn and develop skills to make your aspirations a reality.

The Automation & Advanced Manufacturing track specializes in automation, robotics, and process control with emphasis on computer-controlled systems for industrial manufacturing, system integration, instrumentation, simulation, and animatronics. As a student in the program, you will develop skills used for careers ranging from manufacturing to theme park industries, military applications to water filtration and purification plants, and much more.

The 18 credit hour technical core classes are aligned with the standards of the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council. MSSC standards define the knowledge, skills, and performance needed for positions in manufacturing. After completing the technical core and General Education requirements, students are eligible to take the exam for MSSC Production Technician Certificate.

The virtual is reality with an academic and professional career in Digital Manufacturing!

The purpose of this track is to prepare students for initial employment in various specialized ares of industry that use digital design and modeling, rapid prototyping, direct digital manufacturing and CNC machining technologies. Moreover, if you simply need to boost your knowledge and skills, this program will provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

WOULD YOU LIKE A CAREER IN MACHINE SHOP OPERATIONS, INCLUDING THE HAAS MILL AND HAAS LATHE?
If you're interested in learning the skills and proficiency that allow you to set-up and operate CNC machinery and turning centers at entry level this certificate program offers these skills. Also included is training on the HAAS Mill and HAAS Lathe and machine shop operations.

Get a head start in the field as a CNC machinist.

In this certificate program, students will develop an understanding of applied mathematics, semi-precision and precision measurement, safety, blueprint reading, materials and processes, fabrication and assembly knowledge, and skills related to advanced composites such as safety, matrices, fiber, basic design, layup methods, core materials, tooling and bonding and fastening.

It’s not science fiction anymore—you will learn and develop skills to make your aspirations a reality.

The Automation & Advanced Manufacturing track specializes in automation, robotics, and process control with emphasis on computer-controlled systems for industrial manufacturing, system integration, instrumentation, simulation, and animatronics. As a student in the program, you will develop skills used for careers ranging from manufacturing to theme park industries, military applications to water filtration and purification plants, and much more.

The 18 credit hour technical core classes are aligned with the standards of the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council. MSSC standards define the knowledge, skills, and performance needed for positions in manufacturing. After completing the technical core and General Education requirements, students are eligible to take the exam for MSSC Production Technician Certificate.

Would you like to plan and design new buildings and spaces, or work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings? If you're interested in a career in architecture, architectural technology or interior/spatial design, our professors will help you develop enhanced, and highly desirable, creative, visual and technical skills.

As an architect, you will manage the construction process, control budgets and deal with planning issues.

Do enjoy listening to music? Would you like editing and working with equipment to make new and exciting music? The purpose of this program is to prepare you for employment in music recording, audio hardware and software utilization, digital audio production, editing, and mastering. You will be prepared with supplemental training if you have previously or currently employed in music, entertainment, or related occupations. As a graduates of this program, you can obtain employment as recording technicians/engineers, sound technicians in live or studio positions, audio editors/designers in various music-related fields including broadcast media, motion picture trades, and other multimedia-based areas.

This certificate option emphasizes the design, production, and broadcast of digital video. We have the latest High-Definition Cameras and a one of-a-kind video production studio. You will learn the basics of digital video production techniques, desktop video editing and how to work with virtual 3D studio sets using the latest vector-based technologies. The goal of this program is to prepare students for initial employment or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in the field of video production.

Your creations will be broadcast on our television studio and uploaded to YouTube for online distribution as you build a portfolio of personal and team projects designed to gain you employment in area businesses using digital video. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth between 2014 and 2024 for media and communication occupations will increase by 4%. Demand for media and communication occupations should stem from the need to create, edit, translate, and disseminate information through a variety of different platforms. Apply now to get started.

The goal of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as a digital media/multimedia production technician, digital media/multimedia developer, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these or related occupations. Graduates of this certificate program could potentially obtain entry positions as graphic artist technician, animation/gaming/simulation technician, digital video production technician, or Web design technician. All courses in this program can be used in pursuit of the college’s Digital Media Associate of Science degree.

Through our project-based curriculum, you will have opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, including many for real-world clients--helping to build your resume, your confidence, and your understanding of how the industry works. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth between 2014 and 2024 for computer and information technology occupations will increase by 12% which was faster than average for all occupations.

The Digital Media/Multimedia Technology A.S. program is designed to create a real-world working environment to prepare you for the creative and competitive field of digital media production. This degree is open to any student with a high school diploma or equivalent and seeking to expand their digital media skills. The Associate's degree offers two specializations: Digital Production or Web Development. Completion of this degree prepares you to move into entry level digital professional jobs or pursue the Digital Media Bachelors of Applied Science degree at Gulf Coast.

Getting your Associate's degree in Digital Media/Multimedia Technology is a great way to start your career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth between 2016 and 2026 for media and communication occupations will increase by 8% with national median salary of $43,660 per year. BLS estimates that there will be 10,700 new media and communication occupation jobs in the United States.

The Chef's Apprentice Certificate is a 12 credit hour certificate program that provides basic fundamental skills needed for entry into the culinary profession. These four classes will apply toward the Culinary Management A.S. degree.

The Culinary Arts Certificate program is a great way to fast-track your entry or advancement into the exciting world of the culinary arts. This 35 credit hour program features hands-on training in our state-of-the-art facility. Our classes are taught by professional chefs and have low student-to-teacher ratios. Whether just starting out, or looking to hone your skills to move up in the hospitality world, the Culinary Arts Certificate program covers all of the bases.

The program credits fully apply to our accredited Culinary Management AS degree program for those students wishing to earn their degree.

A career in Culinary Management offers a rewarding lifelong learning experience in a creative, fast-paced and professional environment. The Culinary Management program at Gulf Coast State College is recognized as one of the top three Culinary programs in Florida.

Housed in the Advanced Technology Center, the kitchen facilities are state of the art and unrivaled in the region. Our classes are taught by professional chefs and have low student-to-teacher ratios. Students will develop professional culinary skills beyond the "knife" and broaden their skill set, preparing them for a variety of positions in the current industry market.

Inside a prison or jail, correctional officers are the front line. As a correctional officer you will enforce rules and regulations and maintain security. Your daily activities include the supervision of inmates, search inmates for contraband, settle disputes between inmates, and enforce discipline. Correctional Officers are the eyes and ears of any institution and must report crimes and prison violations when they are committed. Do you feel up to the challenge?

Do you naturally defend and protect people in need? Do you feel angry when the law is broken putting both people and property at risk? If so, your perfect career choices may include law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or crime scene technician. These careers require you to have good moral character and the strength to stand for the law. If you are up to the challenge, purse a Criminal Justice Technology A.S. degree at Gulf Coast State College.

Do you naturally defend and protect people in need? Do you feel angry when the law is broken putting both people and property at risk? If so, your perfect career choices may include law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or crime scene technician. These careers require you to have good moral character and the strength to stand for the law. If you are up to the challenge, purse a Criminal Justice Technology A.S. degree at Gulf Coast State College.

If you are a correctional officer that would like to become dual certified as a law enforcement officer, Gulf Coast State College offers the Crossover Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer program. The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (F.D.L.E.) has established the basic recruit cross-over training programs to provide lateral movement of officers between criminal justice disciplines. Within this cross-over program, selected sections of the Florida Law Enforcement Academy have been modified to fit the needs of Correctional Officers desiring certification as Florida Law Enforcement Officers.

Do you get upset when you see others treated unfairly? Do you enjoy righting wrongs and helping others? If any of these are true about you, consider a career as a Law Enforcement Officer and be part of the solution to keeping your community safe and productive. Become the leader you were meant to be with the skills you will learn in the police academy at Gulf Coast State College.

If you are interested in working with children ages birth to five years of age, consider the Early Childhood Education A.S. degree. You will learn about growth and development, the learning environment, communication, and legal and professional responsibilities in early childcare. This degree prepares you to assume major caregiving, education and/or managerial responsibilities.

Gulf Coast State College’s Early Childhood Education A.S. Degree helps you practical experience by observing real, working classrooms, and gaining genuine work experience. Courses are offered in hybrid format, with most course work completed online and three face-to-face sessions per class.

The Florida Childcare Professional Credential (FCCPC) courses are embedded in the Early Childhood Education A.S. degree.

At Gulf Coast State College, you can help infants and young children grow and develop with the 11 credit-hour Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC). The program provides you with the knowledge base and professional skills necessary to teach children from birth to five years of age. Early education and care programs include pre-kindergarten programs across the state of Florida.

The Florida Department of Children and Families authorizes and oversees all FCCPC programs (formerly CDA). Gulf Coast State College is a Florida Department of Children and Families FCCPC-approved provider.

FCCPC courses are embedded in the Early Childhood Education AS degree and are offered every semester.

Do you want to have the skills necessary to save lives? Are you the person everyone turns to during an emergency? If you answer yes to these questions, a career in Emergency Medical Services may be just for you. After you complete the Emergency Medical Services A.S program you will have the necessary knowledge, technical skill, and professional attitude and behavior to implement safe, effective, and appropriate care as an entry level Emergency Medical Technician‐Basic (EMT-B) or Paramedic

f you care about helping the sick and injured, don't want to sit behind a desk, and are looking for a job that is different everyday, then becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the job for you. You will start a career where everyday is the same and different at the same time. The EMT Program is the beginning level on the Emergency Medical Services (EMT) ladder. EMTs receive training in basic life support measures, including patient assessment, cardiac arrest skills, oxygen therapy, shock prevention, bandaging, splinting, spinal immobilization, and vehicle extraction.

Now that you’ve been working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), you realize that you need to take your career to the next level. This is the higher level of the EMS career ladder. Paramedics are licensed EMTs who are then trained in advanced life support measures including venipuncture, intravenous therapy, endotracheal intubation, medication administration, arrhythmia interpretation, cardioversion, and defibrillation.

If you have enjoyed your time as a firefighter and are ready for the next step in your career, the Fire Science Technology A.S. program is for you. This program prepares you for advancement in the fire service. Your completion of the company officer courses leads to Fire Officer Certification or you can complete the inspection courses leading to Fire Inspector Certification.

If you have a strong desire to help others and be part of a growing and diverse profession that helps protect communities from fires and other emergencies, Gulf Coast State College can help prepare you to become a firefighter.

The fire academy within the Division of Public Safety is certified as a training center by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. In addition, our program is accredited by the State of Florida’s Department of Insurance, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, and the Department of Education. Graduates of the firefighter or fire inspection programs are eligible to apply for the Florida State Firefighter examination.

Cybersecurity professionals create and implement tactics to secure computer networks and systems. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand as the growing number of cyber attacks continually increase. Our Cybersecurity A.S. degree features a rigorous, hands-on curriculum taught by experienced industry professionals. In our courses, you will learn how to secure devices, data and networks. Graduates of the program are prepared to assist in all areas of cyber defense. Additionally, successful completion of this program prepares you to take highly sought after industry certifications.

In today's hyper-connected world, people want and need 24-hour, 365-day access to information. Server administrators build, maintain and repair these engines of the cloud. The Network Server Administration College Credit Certificate will teach you to configure, troubleshoot, repair and secure Linux and Microsoft-based servers. This intense and hands-on curriculum prepares you to take highly sought after industry certifications.

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE:
The Network Infrastructure option is built on the Cisco Academy. The four-course Cisco Academy sequence is intense, detailed, and mapped to in-demand job skills. Your studies will prepare you to pass highly sought after industry certifications.

NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION:
Server administrators build, maintain and repair these engines of the cloud. The Network Systems Administration option will teach you to configure, troubleshoot, repair and secure Linux and Microsoft based servers. This intense and hands-on curriculum prepares you to take highly sought after industry certifications.

Individuals pursuing an Associate of Science degree in the Software and Database Developer program want to begin or advance a career in software/database development. Graduates from this program seek positions as software developers, quality assurance specialists, database specialists and systems analysts. This program focuses on programming logic, in-demand programming languages, database programming and design and analysis associated with creating software applications. A strong emphasis is placed on working collaboratively in a team environment, communicating effectively, and cultivating good software development skills.

Individuals pursuing an Associate of Science degree in the Software and Database Developer program want to begin or advance a career in software/database development. Graduates from this program seek positions as software developers, quality assurance specialists, database specialists and systems analysts. This program focuses on programming logic, in-demand programming languages, database programming and design and analysis associated with creating software applications. A strong emphasis is placed on working collaboratively in a team environment, communicating effectively, and cultivating good software development skills.

The goal of this program is to prepare you for initial employment as a web designer, web production assistant, web production artist, or to provide supplemental training if you are currently employed in the web design industry. You will gain hands on experience in analysis of end-user needs, use of digital media/multimedia computer applications and the design and production of digital media/multimedia projects, including manipulation of video, animations, and audio. All courses in this program can be used in pursuit of the college’s Associate of Science degree in Digital Media.

Through our project-based curriculum, you will have opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, including many for real-world clients--helping to build your resume, your confidence, and your understanding of how the industry works. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth between 2014 and 2024 for computer and information technology occupations will increase by 12% which was faster than average for all occupations.