Ogeechee Technical College

The Advanced Carpentry certificate picks up where the Carpentry Fundamentals certificate ends. This program introduces the student to the more technically advanced carpentry skills. Topics include introduction to interior finishes and trim, door and window installation, steel framing, and stair finishes. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level finish carpenter.

The Carpentry Fundamentals certificate program introduces the student to the basic level of carpentry skills. Topics include introduction to the trade, safety, hand and power tool usage, site layout, structural framing, building envelope systems, and exterior finishes. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level framing carpenter.

The Carpentry Technology certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry. Topics include all basic carpentry skills necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level residential carpenter.

The Air Conditioning Technology program prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level air conditioning technician.

The Air Conditioning Technology program prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level air conditioning technician.

The Air Conditioning Technology program prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level air conditioning technician.

The Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for careers in the
welding and joining industry. This certificate emphasizes arc welding in the flat position and is prerequisite to the advanced certificate.

The Gas Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for welding careers in the
MIG process. Topics include an introduction to welding technology, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and MIG
welding techniques and processes.

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in TIG welding
techniques. Topics include understanding the nature and culture of the welding industry, oxyfuel cutting
techniques, and TIG welding processes.

The Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator certificate program prepares students for careers in
shielded metal arc welding fabrication.

The purpose of the truck driving program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals which will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills,and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of commercial truck driving.

The purpose of the truck driving program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals which will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills,and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of commercial truck driving.

The Advanced Computer Security Specialist certificate program focuses on the skills necessary to maintain
a secure IT environment in the workplace. This program introduces students to more advanced security
protocols and the use of forensics.

The Computer Security Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program focuses on the skills necessary
to maintain a secure Information Technology environment in the workplace. This program introduces
students to basic security protocols.

The purpose of the Computer Information Systems program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in the field of Computer Information Systems. Students that graduate from this program will have the computer knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the needs of the service area and to successfully integrate into the business community.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The IT Professional diploma will emphasize specialized training in home and corporate networking,
computer maintenance, operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, information
security, computer programming; and web site design. These skills represent the subset of knowledge
expected from graduates in the MGTC service area. The program graduate receives a diploma and is
employable as an information technology specialist, help desk support specialist, network installation
specialist, PC repair technician, or network administrator

The IT Professional diploma will emphasize specialized training in home and corporate networking,
computer maintenance, operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, information
security, computer programming; and web site design. These skills represent the subset of knowledge
expected from graduates in the MGTC service area. The program graduate receives a diploma and is
employable as an information technology specialist, help desk support specialist, network installation
specialist, PC repair technician, or network administrator

The Information Technology Professional Associate of Science degree program will emphasize
specialized training in home and corporate networking; computer maintenance; operating system
installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; information security; computer programming; and web
site design. Program graduates are employable as information technology specialists, help desk support
specialists, network installation specialists, PC repair technicians, or network administrators.

The Information Technology Professional Associate of Science degree program will emphasize
specialized training in home and corporate networking; computer maintenance; operating system
installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; information security; computer programming; and web
site design. Program graduates are employable as information technology specialists, help desk support
specialists, network installation specialists, PC repair technicians, or network administrators.

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.

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.

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 Comp TIA 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.

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 Comp TIA 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.

The IT Professional diploma will emphasize specialized training in home and corporate networking,
computer maintenance, operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, information
security, computer programming; and web site design. These skills represent the subset of knowledge
expected from graduates in the MGTC service area. The program graduate receives a diploma and is
employable as an information technology specialist, help desk support specialist, network installation
specialist, PC repair technician, or network administrator

The IT Professional diploma will emphasize specialized training in home and corporate networking,
computer maintenance, operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, information
security, computer programming; and web site design. These skills represent the subset of knowledge
expected from graduates in the MGTC service area. The program graduate receives a diploma and is
employable as an information technology specialist, help desk support specialist, network installation
specialist, PC repair technician, or network administrator

The IT Professional diploma will emphasize specialized training in home and corporate networking,
computer maintenance, operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, information
security, computer programming; and web site design. These skills represent the subset of knowledge
expected from graduates in the MGTC service area. The program graduate receives a diploma and is
employable as an information technology specialist, help desk support specialist, network installation
specialist, PC repair technician, or network administrator

The Information Technology Professional Associate of Science degree program will emphasize
specialized training in home and corporate networking; computer maintenance; operating system
installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; information security; computer programming; and web
site design. Program graduates are employable as information technology specialists, help desk support
specialists, network installation specialists, PC repair technicians, or network administrators.

The Information Technology Professional Associate of Science degree program will emphasize
specialized training in home and corporate networking; computer maintenance; operating system
installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; information security; computer programming; and web
site design. Program graduates are employable as information technology specialists, help desk support
specialists, network installation specialists, PC repair technicians, or network administrators.

The Information Technology Professional Associate of Science degree program will emphasize
specialized training in home and corporate networking; computer maintenance; operating system
installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; information security; computer programming; and web
site design. Program graduates are employable as information technology specialists, help desk support
specialists, network installation specialists, PC repair technicians, or network administrators.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The mission of the Cybersecurity program is to train and enable students who have an interest in defending systems and software to gain the skills required to work as an Information Security Analyst or Computer System Analyst.

The IT Professional diploma will emphasize specialized training in home and corporate networking,
computer maintenance, operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, information
security, computer programming; and web site design. These skills represent the subset of knowledge
expected from graduates in the MGTC service area. The program graduate receives a diploma and is
employable as an information technology specialist, help desk support specialist, network installation
specialist, PC repair technician, or network administrator

The Information Technology Professional Associate of Science degree program will emphasize
specialized training in home and corporate networking; computer maintenance; operating system
installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; information security; computer programming; and web
site design. Program graduates are employable as information technology specialists, help desk support
specialists, network installation specialists, PC repair technicians, or network administrators.

The Microsoft Network Administrator Certificate provides training in Microsoft networking. This
certificate will prepare the student for an entry-level computer networking position. Skills taught include
implementation of Microsoft operating systems, implementation of Microsoft servers, and networking
Infrastructure. This certificate prepares the student to sit for the Microsoft Certified IT Professional
(MCITP) networking exam. Hands-on labs provide students with real world simulations

The Network Support Specialist certificate program provides basic training in networking support.
Students are introduced to the basic networking support skills. Upon graduation, students will be able to
maintain networks using Windows networking software.

The Network Technician Technical Certificate of Credit 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 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic
and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients
who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills
necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians
function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency
Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on
an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency
health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National
Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia
licensure as an AEMT.

The Emergency Medical Responder certificate program prepares students to initiate immediate
lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses
the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional
EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency
Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic emergency
medical care and transportation for critical emergent patients who access the emergency medical
system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and
transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response,
under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic
equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene
to the emergency health care system.

The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited
advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the
emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to
provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a
comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians
perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency
Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and to apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.

The Paramedicine diploma program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for
critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the
complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function
as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions
with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from
the scene into the health care system. The Paramedicine diploma program prepares students for
employment in paramedic positions in today’s health services field. The Paramedic diploma program
provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational
knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program
provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels
to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National
Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for
Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a
paramedic.

The Early Childhood Care and Education Child Development Specialist TCC is a sequence of five courses
designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The
program emphasizes the basics needed for a career in early childhood, but this TCC also includes more
content about planning curriculum and working in the field. In addition, the student may complete a
practicum and work in a childcare program. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care
and education settings including childcare centers and Head Start.

The purpose of the Early Childhood Program Administration technical certificate of credit program is to
provide the necessary skills to administer and manage a childcare business anywhere in Georgia and to
provide a career path for people working in the field who wish to move into administration. This
certificate satisfies the mandated 40-hour director training required by DECAL.

The Early Childhood Care and Education diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare
students for careers in childcare and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical,
and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The
program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical
application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Early Childhood Care
and Education diploma and have the qualification of early childhood care and education provider.
Satisfactory criminal records check is required for all students prior to participating in any lab setting.

The Early Childhood Care and Education associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to
prepare students for careers in childcare and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic,
technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and
practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Early
Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science Degree with a specialization in one of the
following areas: Paraprofessional or Program Administration. Satisfactory criminal records check is
required for all students prior to participating in any lab setting.

The purpose of the Early Childhood Program Administration technical certificate of credit program is to
provide the necessary skills to administer and manage a childcare business anywhere in Georgia and to
provide a career path for people working in the field who wish to move into administration. This
certificate satisfies the mandated 40-hour director training required by DECAL.

The Crime Scene Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit begins to introduce students to various
careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain introductory exposure to
knowledge and skills that may encourage further academic preparation in careers in forensic technology
in areas such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence
technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science or criminal justice fields

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares
students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and
professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program
emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful
employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry
level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical
Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such
certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares
students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and
professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program
emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful
employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry
level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical
Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such
certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The Criminal Justice Specialist TCC is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice
professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and
skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination
of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Completion of
this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal
justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure
certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer
Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The Criminal Justice Specialist TCC is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice
professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and
skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination
of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Completion of
this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal
justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure
certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer
Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Introduction to Criminal Justice Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that introduces
students to studies which may lead to criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop
academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application
necessary for successful employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit
students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice
Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students
must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The Introduction to Criminal Justice Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that introduces
students to studies which may lead to criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop
academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application
necessary for successful employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit
students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice
Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students
must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares
students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and
professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program
emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful
employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry
level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical
Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such
certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The Criminal Justice Specialist TCC is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice
professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and
skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination
of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Completion of
this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal
justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure
certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer
Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Criminal Justice Technology programs are a sequence of courses that prepare students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

The Introduction to Criminal Justice Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that introduces
students to studies which may lead to criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop
academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application
necessary for successful employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit
students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice
Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students
must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to educate, prepare, and produce graduates capable of obtaining employment in the automotive repair career field. Program emphasis is placed on the development of job skills, knowledge, and critical thinking skills which will enable graduates to remain proficient in this dynamic career field.

The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to educate, prepare, and produce graduates capable of obtaining employment in the automotive repair career field. Program emphasis is placed on the development of job skills, knowledge, and critical thinking skills which will enable graduates to remain proficient in this dynamic career field.

The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to educate, prepare, and produce graduates capable of obtaining employment in the automotive repair career field. Program emphasis is placed on the development of job skills, knowledge, and critical thinking skills which will enable graduates to remain proficient in this dynamic career field.

The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to educate, prepare, and produce graduates capable of obtaining employment in the automotive repair career field. Program emphasis is placed on the development of job skills, knowledge, and critical thinking skills which will enable graduates to remain proficient in this dynamic career field.

The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to educate, prepare, and produce graduates capable of obtaining employment in the automotive repair career field. Program emphasis is placed on the development of job skills, knowledge, and critical thinking skills which will enable graduates to remain proficient in this dynamic career field.

The purpose of the truck driving program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals which will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills,and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of commercial truck driving

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of heavy duty truck engines and chassis components and to develop student proficiency in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty truck equipment.

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of heavy duty truck engines and chassis components and to develop student proficiency in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty truck equipment.

The Heavy Diesel Service Technician certificate program provides training in both theory, diagnosis, and repair of basic systems on diesel engines and diesel equipment. Program instruction includes shop safety,shop equipment, diesel engines and fuel systems, electrical and electronic systems, off road power trains, and heavy equipment hydraulics. Successful completion of this program will prepare the student for entering the industry as an entry level diesel service technician.

Diesel-powered engines are more efficient and durable than their gasoline-burning counterparts. These powerful engines are standard in trucks

The Basic Electrical Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides fundamental instruction in
electrical construction principles and practices. Topics include safety, mathematical applications, reading
and interpreting blueprints, and direct and alternating current circuits.

The Commercial Wiring Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in the knowledge and skills
necessary to perform wiring functions in a commercial setting. Topics include safety practices, blueprint
and schematic reading and interpretation, and wiring procedures and practices.

The Electrical Systems Technology program provides instruction in the inspection, maintenance,
installation, and repair of electrical systems in the residential, commercial, and industrial industries. A
combination of theory and practical application is emphasized to develop academic, technical, and
professional knowledge and skills. Program graduates receive a diploma in Electrical Systems
Technology with a specialization in residential or industrial applications.

The Industrial Electrical Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for
careers in industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge
and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a
combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program
graduates receive an Industrial Electrical Technology diploma.

The Programmable Control Technician I certificate program offers specialized training in programmable
controllers. Topics include motor control fundamentals and instruction in basic and advanced PLCs.

The Computed Tomography (CT) technical certificate program provides educational opportunities to the
post-graduate registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist, and registered Nuclear
Medicine Technologist in good standing. It provides students with the knowledge needed to perform CT
exams and to sit for the Post-Primary Computed Tomography Certification Examination. The academic
component is designed to meet structured education requirements of the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Computed Tomography.

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.

The mission of the Dental Assisting program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of dental assisting.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a sequence of courses that provides educational
opportunities to individuals in didactic, laboratory and practicum components. Courses are structured to
facilitate the achievement of educational and career goals. Sonographers are “highly-skilled professionals”
who use specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body that are used by
physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Sonographers have extensive, direct patient contact that may
include performing some invasive procedures. Students will have an opportunity to train in the following
specialties: abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, and peripheral vascular. Upon successful completion,
graduates are eligible to apply to take the national certification exams given by the American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty areas of abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology
(OB/GYN).

The Echocardiography program is a technical program designed to prepare students for work in the
allied health field as Echocardiographers. The program offers both clinical and didactic instruction. Upon
completion of the Echocardiography program, the student is eligible for a national certification
examination.

The Health Care Science Certificate of Credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the degree level in
communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the
underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility.

The Health Care Assistant technical certificate of credit is a program that provides academic foundations
at the certificate level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical
fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery
and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility.

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 settings 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.

The Health Care Assistant technical certificate of credit is a program that provides academic foundations
at the certificate level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical
fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery
and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility.

The Surgical Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in
the surgical field. The Surgical Technology program provides learning opportunities which introduce,
develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job
acquisition, retention, and advancement. In addition, 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 as well as
eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technology (CST) examination through the National Board of
Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

The Surgical Technology degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in
the surgical field. The surgical technology degree program provides learning opportunities which
introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for
job acquisition, retention, and advancement. In addition, the program provides opportunities to
upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in surgical technology. Graduates of the program
receive a surgical technology associate of applied science degree and are qualified for employment as
surgical technologists as well as eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination
through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

The Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to process, maintain, analyze, and report health information data according to legal, accreditation, licensure and certification standards for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment and research; program graduates will develop leadership skills necessary to serve in a functional supervisory role in various components of the health information system.

The Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant certificate will prepare students to compile and
maintain records of charges for goods and services at any healthcare facility. Duties may include patient
billing, reimbursement, handling follow-up questions from patients, and records management.

The Medical Office Support Specialist Program prepares students for employment in an administrative capacity in today's medical offices. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Students who complete the Medical Office Support Specialist Program will be prepared to enter the workforce with knowledge of administrative patient care including: scheduling patient appointments, insurance billing and reimbursement procedures, as well as practice accounting functions. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Office Support Specialist certificate and are eligible to transition into the Medical Assisting diploma program.

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.

Ogeechee Technical College Pharmacy Technology Program (OTC-PTP), representing a program which is a part of a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a within a public institution of higher education that contributes to the economic, educational, and community development of its three-county service area of Bulloch, Evans, and Screven counties and extends also to the areas of Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Emanuel, and Jefferson Counties. OTC-PTP is an ASHP accredited program which provides training within the 45 ASHP standardized learning goals at the diploma level with the use of traditional and distance methodologies; student support services; introduction to continuing education; certification; licensing; and practicum training rotations.

The Practical Nursing diploma program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for
licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is
done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of
techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to
give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences are planned so that theory and practice are
integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a Practical Nursing
diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse.

The Veterinary Technician Assistant technical certificate program provides educational opportunities to
individuals that will enable them to obtain knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in an
entry-level position in veterinary assisting. Graduates are able to assist veterinarians and veterinary
technicians in providing quality animal healthcare including obtaining and recording patient information,
preparing patients, instruments and equipment for surgery; collecting samples and performing certain
laboratory procedures; dressing wounds; assisting in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures;
exposing and developing diagnostic radiographs; communicating with animal owners; and feeding and
caring for animals.

The Veterinary Technology Sonographer certificate program will provide the skills needed for a
Veterinary Technician or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to produce sonographic images of the small
animal. This will extend the abilities of the veterinarian to provide advanced diagnostics to patients.

The Veterinary Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in
the field of veterinary technology. General education, basic science and program-specific learning
opportunities develop the knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. The curriculum is delivered in accordance with the American Veterinary Medical
Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accreditation guidelines.
Program graduates receive the Associate of Applied Science degree, are eligible to sit for the Veterinary
Technician National Examination, and are qualified to apply for credentials as a Registered Veterinary
Technician in the state of Georgia.

The Culinary Arts programs at Ogeechee Technical College prepare students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment including certification in food protection management. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, caterers or culinary managers.

The Culinary Arts programs at Ogeechee Technical College prepare students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment including certification in food protection management. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, caterers or culinary managers.

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of heavy duty truck engines and chassis components and to develop student proficiency in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty truck equipment.

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of heavy duty truck engines and chassis components and to develop student proficiency in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty truck equipment.

Diesel-powered engines are more efficient and durable than their gasoline-burning counterparts. These powerful engines are standard in trucks

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of heavy duty truck engines and chassis components and to develop student proficiency in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty truck equipment.

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of heavy duty truck engines and chassis components and to develop student proficiency in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty truck equipment.

Diesel-powered engines are more efficient and durable than their gasoline-burning counterparts. These powerful engines are standard in trucks

The Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides
individuals with the opportunity to enter the workforce area that specializes in electrical applications of
installing, inspecting, and repairing solar panels in the electrical construction industry.

The Human Resource Management Specialist Certificate program prepares individuals to perform
human resource functions in the HR department in most companies. Learning opportunities will
introduce, develop and reinforce students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition,
retention and advancement in management.