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This course will provide students with the knowledge and preparation to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). The course covers the topics of State and Federal drug laws, medical and Latin abbreviations, pharmacy calculations and conversions, interpreting prescriptions, classifications and commonly prescribed drugs, brand and generic drugs, pharmacy practice sites, sterile and non-sterile drug compounding, and medication safety.  All these areas will prepare students to take the national CPhT exam.    

This program prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Coursework includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data. Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other healthcare settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Once enrolled in the phlebotomy course, the phlebotomy instructor will provide each student with the information about uniforms, immunizations, and clinical criteria. All students must pass PBT 100 and PBT 101 with a grade of 80 or higher. Admission Requirements Application to the College and NC Residency Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Must be 18 years of age prior to the first day of clinical Complete CCC Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current influenza season Varicella Td or TDaP MMR Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Students must come to class every day wearing their uniform and student ID (Replacement ID Cost $5.00) Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of the program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of the program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of students. In adopting these standards, the program is mindful of the patient’s right to safe and high-quality healthcare by students. The student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing high-quality patient care. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of the entry-level professional. It is important that students who are admitted possess cognitive and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, behavioral skills, physical skills, and communication skills necessary to practice in the field. Reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but each student must be able to independently perform all performance standards demanded by the clinical site and the College. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with Disabilities Services at Cleveland Community College. The following abilities/skills are required, with or without accommodations. Students must meet the following technical standards and maintain satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression throughout the program. Students unable to meet these technical standards will not be able to complete the program. The examples used are not all-inclusive.  Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Demonstrate ability in reading and comprehension and use them together to demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning. Read and document data. Operate various healthcare equipment, including blood pressure monitoring; follow procedures for venipuncture and modify approach if a method does not work for the patient. Demonstrate a professional manner and insight into the communication process. Identify and immediately report changes in patient health status conditions that endanger patients, and evaluate patient complaints. Critical thinking abilities sufficient to demonstrate rational judgment, organize tasks and responsibilities, make logical decisions, analyze data and reports, recognize potentially hazardous materials, infectious biological specimens, equipment, and situations and proceed safely.  Incorporate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical experience to provide safe and efficient care for each patient. Collect, analyze, and integrate information and knowledge to make clinical judgments and manage decisions that promote positive patient outcomes.  Ability to apply knowledge gained in the classroom and lab accurately, consistently, and independently. Ability to problem solve in non-emergent and emergency situations.   Physical Tactile Skills: Sense of touch sufficient to perform physical assessment and functions. Seize, hold, grasp, and turn with hands; don gloves. Perform palpation of vein, insertion of needle into vein and draw blood from patient without causing undue pain. Detect changes in skin temperature. Detect anatomical abnormalities such as infiltrated intravenous fluid. Identify appropriate venipuncture sites by palpation. Differentiate between arteries, veins, and vascular fistulas or shunts. Fine Motor Skills: Perform psychomotor skills integral to patient services. Safely dispose of needles in sharps containers. Manipulate small equipment and containers, such as syringes, needles, vials, ampules, and pipettes. Mobility/Motor Skills: Possess skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. Be able to lift and carry or push up to 50 pounds to waist level without assistance. Demonstrate adequate coordination. Be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, and moving in complex health environments. Position and transfer patients safely in bed, wheelchair or stretcher. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Auditory Skills: Hearing ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and respond to the patient and the healthcare team. Hear instructions. Demonstrate active learning skills. Hear call for help. Hear low noise level bells and/or buzzers. Function when healthcare team is required to wear surgical masks. Visual Skills: Visual ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess patient care needs, performance of patient care procedures, and maintenance and compliance with environmental safety. Accurately identify patients. Read monitor data. Read and document diagnostic records. Possess visual acuity and intensity discrimination to evaluate the venipuncture site and execute needle insertion and completion of the blood draw. Possess peripheral vision. Possess depth perception. Ability to distinguish between colors. Read fine print. Behavioral Skills Possess the emotional stability to function effectively under stress and to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly, without warning, and/or in unpredictable ways. Accept criticism and respond appropriately. Tolerate physically taxing workloads. Function effectively under stress. Demonstrate caring, compassion, patience, and empathy, especially with a difficult stick. Demonstrate flexibility, compassion, integrity, and self-motivation. Ability to work as a team member. Take responsibility for own actions and self-report errors or omissions. Present a professional appearance. Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Demonstrate respect for the patient, their privacy, and family members. Develop and maintain effective, mature and sensitive professional relationships with other members of the healthcare team. Establish rapport with patients, families and colleagues.         Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the classroom, laboratory, and all clinical settings with patients, families and members of the health care team. Students must be able to speak and converse with all persons across the lifespan. Read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language. Demonstrate technological literacy. Be able to collect and document data. Provide clear and audible directions to patients. Occupational Exposure Healthcare is often delivered in high-stress areas, requiring management of multiple roles and duties simultaneously. The student must possess the ability to protect self and others by implementing appropriate precautions due to possible exposure to radiation, communicable disease and/or body fluids, toxic substances, or other hazards. Exposure to blood and body fluids and communicable and infectious diseases, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment, i.e., masks, goggles, and gloves. Follow Blood Borne Pathogen safety precautions. Work with sharps and medical waste. Exposure to latex and nitrile products if allergic. Exposure to assault and battery Environmental hazards – slippery floors, various levels of lighting, various room temperatures, etc. Legal/ethical dilemmas Liability issues Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description Cost Tuition (PBT Courses Only) $822.00 Program Fees $24.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $135.00 Health Science Fee (Uniforms included)              $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Textbooks $90.00 Pinning Fee $30.00  Estimated Total $1317.00

This program prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Coursework includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data. Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other healthcare settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Once enrolled in the phlebotomy course, the phlebotomy instructor will provide each student with the information about uniforms, immunizations, and clinical criteria. All students must pass PBT 100 and PBT 101 with a grade of 80 or higher. Admissions Requirements Application to the College and NC Residency  Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Must be 18 years of age prior to the first day of clinical Complete CCC Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current influenza season Varicella Td or TDaP MMR Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Students must come to class each day wearing their uniform and student ID (Replacement ID Cost $5.00). Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of the program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of the program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of students. In adopting these standards, the program is mindful of the patient’s right to safe and high-quality healthcare by students. The student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing high-quality patient care. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of the entry-level professional. It is important that students who are admitted possess cognitive and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, behavioral skills, physical skills, and communication skills necessary to practice in the field. Reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but each student must be able to independently perform all performance standards demanded by the clinical site and the College. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with Disabilities Services at Cleveland Community College. The following abilities/skills are required, with or without accommodations. Students must meet the following technical standards and maintain satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression throughout the program. Students unable to meet these technical standards will not be able to complete the program. The examples used are not all-inclusive. Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Demonstrate ability in reading and comprehension and use them together to demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning. Read and document data. Operate various healthcare equipment, including blood pressure monitoring; follow procedures for venipuncture and modify approach if a method does not work for the patient. Demonstrate a professional manner and insight in the communication process. Identify and immediately report changes in patient health status conditions that endanger patients, and evaluate patient complaints. Critical thinking abilities sufficient to demonstrate rational judgment, organize tasks and responsibilities, make logical decisions, analyze data and reports, recognize potentially hazardous materials, infectious biological specimens, equipment, and situations and proceed safely.  Incorporate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical experience to provide safe and efficient care for each patient. Collect, analyze, and integrate information and knowledge to make clinical judgements and manage decisions that promote positive patient outcomes.  Ability to apply knowledge gained in the classroom and lab accurately, consistently, and independently. Ability to problem solve in non-emergent and emergency situations.   Physical Tactile Skills: Sense of touch sufficient to perform physical assessment and functions. Seize, hold, grasp, and turn with hands; don gloves. Perform palpation of vein, insertion of needle into vein and draw blood from patient without causing undue pain. Detect changes in skin temperature. Detect anatomical abnormalities such as infiltrated intravenous fluid. Identify appropriate venipuncture sites by palpation. Differentiate between arteries, veins, and vascular fistulas or shunts. Fine Motor Skills: Perform psychomotor skills integral to patient services. Safely dispose of needles in sharps containers. Manipulate small equipment and containers, such as syringes, needles, vials, ampules, and pipettes. Mobility/Motor Skills: Possess skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. Be able to lift and carry or push up to 50 pounds to waist level without assistance. Demonstrate adequate coordination. Be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, and moving in complex health environments. Position and transfer patients safely in bed, wheelchair or stretcher. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Auditory Skills: Hearing ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and respond to the patient and the healthcare team. Hear instructions. Demonstrate active learning skills. Hear call for help. Hear low noise level bells and/or buzzers. Function when healthcare team is required to wear surgical masks. Visual Skills: Visual ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess patient care needs, performance of patient care procedures, and maintenance and compliance with environmental safety. Accurately identify patients. Read monitor data. Read and document diagnostic records. Possess visual acuity and intensity discrimination to evaluate the venipuncture site and execute needle insertion and completion of the blood draw. Possess peripheral vision. Possess depth perception. Ability to distinguish between colors. Read fine print. Behavioral Skills Possess the emotional stability to function effectively under stress and to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly, without warning, and/or in unpredictable ways. Accept criticism and respond appropriately. Tolerate physically taxing workloads. Function effectively under stress. Demonstrate caring, compassion, patience, and empathy, especially with a difficult stick. Demonstrate flexibility, compassion, integrity, and self-motivation. Ability to work as a team member. Take responsibility for own actions and self-report errors or omissions. Present a professional appearance. Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Demonstrate respect for the patient, their privacy, and family members. Develop and maintain effective, mature and sensitive professional relationships with other members of the heathcare team. Establish rapport with patients, families and colleagues.         Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the classroom, laboratory, and all clinical settings with patients, families and members of the healthcare team. Students must be able to speak and converse with all persons across the lifespan. Read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language. Demonstrate technological literacy. Be able to collect and document data. Provide clear and audible directions to patients. Occupational Exposure Healthcare is often delivered in high-stress areas, requiring management of multiple roles and duties simultaneously. The student must possess the ability to protect self and others by implementing appropriate precautions due to possible exposure to radiation, communicable disease and/or body fluids, toxic substances, or other hazards. Exposure to blood and body fluids and communicable and infectious diseases, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment, i.e., masks, goggles, and gloves. Follow Blood Borne Pathogen safety. Work with sharps and medical waste. Exposure to latex and nitrile products if allergic. Exposure to assault and battery Environmental hazards – slippery floors, various levels of lighting, various room temperatures, etc. Legal/ethical dilemmas Liability issues Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description Cost Tuition (PBT Courses Only) $822.00 Program Fees $24.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $135.00 Health Science Fee (Includes Uniforms) $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Textbooks - PBT Courses Only $90.00 Pinning Fee $30.00  Estimated Total $1317.00

The Plumbing certificate program offers a "faster track" for preparing to learn residential plumbing skills by focusing on residential venting, drains, water systems and fixture installation. Code requirements are included as a part of this study. This certificate will prepare a student for residential rough-in and finish work.

A program that prepares individuals to work in the field of plumbing by applying technical knowledge and skills to layout, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for natural gas, LP gas, hot water, drainage, sprinkling, and plumbing processing systems in residential and commercial environments. Includes instruction in source determination, water service and distribution, waste removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, print reading, pipe installation, pumps, soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual, which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians' offices. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) The practical nursing program at Cleveland Community College located in Shelby, North Carolina is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is initial accreditation. Practical Nursing Program Outcomes Licensure Pass Rate  Year NCLEX-PN Pass Rate  2022  100%  2023  100%  2024 93.55% Program Completion   Admit Year Graduation Year Number of Newly Admitted Students Number Graduated with Cohort Completion Rate% 2021 2022 24 19 79% 2022 2023 31 25 80% 2023 2024 31 29 93% Job Placement Rates (Employment after Graduation)  Graduation Year Employment Rate Within 6 Months of Graduation  2022 100%  2023 100%  2024 100% Admission and Selection Criteria CCC has established admissions and selection procedures to ensure students are admitted and selected in a consistent and equitable manner. Completion of these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program. All applicants are encouraged to attend a Health Sciences Symposium, which are held in June and November, to learn more information about the program. All admissions criteria must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Office prior to the program deadline of January 25. Admission Requirements Application to the College and NC Residency Reading/English: Meet one of the following to demonstrate proficiency: Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for ENG 111 without corequisite (or currently enrolled) Completion of ENG 111 or equivalent with a minimum of "C" Have a 2.8 or higher unweighted high school GPA Provide satisfactory placement test scores Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degree (if applicable) TEAS Score of 60 or higher Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Testing Information The TEAS is designed specifically to assess the preparedness of students applying to a health sciences program. TEAS scores are good for 5 years, and must have a minimum of 30 days between each test. Students must register for the test through ATI at www.atitesting.com. TEAS testing information: Paper and pencil will be provided No smartwatches or any other programmable devices are allowed Cell phones must be turned off No food or drink allowed, unless medically necessary Photo ID required ATI login information Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements An email notification of provisional acceptance will be sent by February 20. The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Attend nursing orientation Complete CCC Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current Influenza Season Varicella Td or TDaP MMR CPR Certification will be offered the first week of class (first fall semester only) and must remain current throughout the program. Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of the program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of the program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The provided text outlines the essential standards and expectations for students in a clinical program. It emphasizes the need for students to demonstrate cognitive, critical thinking, interpersonal, behavioral, physical, and communication skills required for high-quality patient care. Reasonable accommodations for documented disabilities are considered, but students must independently meet performance standards set by clinical sites and the college. Failure to meet these standards may prevent program completion. The standards reflect job requirements for entry-level professionals and ensure patient safety. Examples are illustrative but not exhaustive. Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Nursing students will be involved in acquiring knowledge, processing information, and making decisions. They include analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing data to solve problems, form judgments, and create solutions. Gather information, analyze cause-effect relationships, monitor health changes, and set goals with interventions. Tactile Skills Sense of touch sufficient to discern information Perform a physical assessment, palpation, monitor skin temperature Mobility/Motor Skills Demonstrate dexterity, coordination, and strength to perform nursing tasks safely, including handling up to 50 pounds. Ability to lift, transfer, or adjust patients safely—the ability to walk, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods. Auditory Skills Hearing ability to monitor and assess health needs. Hear equipment/emergency alarms and calls for assistance. Listen to heart, lung, and blood pressure sounds. Visual Skills Visual ability to monitor and assess patient care needs. Observe patient responses to treatment. Detect changes in skin color. Read sphygmomanometer. Interpersonal and Behavioral Skills Interact effectively with diverse groups, maintain emotional stability under stress, adapt to change, and build professional relationships. Demonstrate sound judgment, timely care, accountability, adaptability to feedback, respect for patients, teamwork, and professionalism. Communication Skills Communicate effectively in English using verbal, nonverbal, and written formats with others. Answer questions, document patient data accurately, use proper terminology, interpret orders, record responses, and practice active listening. Occupational Exposure Manage multiple roles under stress while ensuring safety through proper precautions against hazards and infectious materials. To encounter harmful substances - bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals. Potentially harmful needlestick injuries, exposure to bodily fluids, and exposure to airborne contaminants while caring for patients. Legal/ethical dilemmas. Liability issues. Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description Cost Tuition (NUR Courses) $2280.00 Program Fee (ATI) $1240.00 Lab Fees $72.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $144.00 Clinical Tracker $40.00 Health Sciences Fee (Uniforms Included) $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Pinning Fee $75.00 CPR Card $10.00 Textbooks (NUR Courses Only) $400.00 Estimated Total $4477.00 Understanding the Ranking Process When all admissions requirements have been met, qualified applicants are ranked using a point system. Enrollment in related courses is not required for acceptance; however, extra points will be awarded for each related course, completed by the deadline, based on the grade earned in the course. If the course is repeated, the highest grade earned will be used in the ranking. A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points (no points are awarded for grades lower than C) AP credit is based on individual scores: 5 = 4 points 4 = 3 points 3 = 2 points (no points are awarded for scores lower than 3) Related course points will be added to the total TEAS score for the ranking. Applicants with the highest-ranked scores will be accepted. In the event of a tie, the highest science score on the TEAS will be ranked higher. An alternate list will be maintained in ranking order. Alternates will only be accepted if a space becomes available. Applicants not admitted to the program must reapply. The chart below can be used to track related course points. Related courses for Traditional Pathway: Course  Grade  Points Earned  BIO 168      BIO 169     CNA (with clinical experience)     ENG 111     PSY 150     Reentry Process All requests for reentry must be approved by the Admissions Office and the Nursing Director prior to implementation. Only one reentry will be considered. Applied and Not Accepted Students not selected to the program may reapply for the next year by completing a new health sciences application. All applications for admission must be updated annually. Grading Policy All NUR courses must receive a grade of B or higher and all other courses in the program must receive a grade of C or higher.

The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled healthcare professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body. Coursework includes clinical rotations to area healthcare facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology. Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, medical laboratories, government agencies and industry. Accreditation This program is accredited for 8 years through 2032 by: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Phone: 312-704-5300 jrcert.org Accreditation details for Cleveland Community College can be found at www.jrcert.org/programs/cleveland-community-college/, and all JRCERT accredited programs can be found at www.jrcert.org. Program Mission Statement The mission of this program is to prepare graduates for employment as registered, skilled healthcare professionals who employ the proper use of radiation to produce radiographic images of the human body in varied facilities and with diverse populations. Program Goals/Student Learning Outcomes Goal 1: Students will demonstrate clinical competency.  1.1 Students will demonstrate clinical competency by utilizing proper radiation protection. 1.2 Students will demonstrate clinical competency by utilizing proper positioning skills. Goal 2: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively. 2.1 Students will demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills. 2.2 Students will communicate effectively with patients, family members, and the healthcare team to assist in providing safe and efficient care. Goal 3: Students will develop and apply effective critical thinking skills. 3.1 Students will demonstrate critical thinking by adapting standard procedures to non-routine patients 3.2 Students will demonstrate critical thinking by evaluating images to determine diagnostic quality.  Program Terminal Student Learning Outcomes/Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to: Student Learning Outcome 1: Students will be clinically competent. Student Learning Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate communication skills. Student Learning Outcome 3: Students will develop critical thinking skills. Student Learning Outcome 4: Students will model professionalism. Further information regarding student learning outcomes is available in the Radiography Program Handbook. Program Effectiveness Data The following is the most current program effectiveness data as published by JRCERT. Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%. Credentialing Examination Rate Number Passed on 1st Attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation  Year Results  Year 1 - 2020 8 of 12 - 67% Year 2 - 2021 10 of 10 - 100% Year 3 - 2022 13 of 13 - 100% Year 4 - 2023 11 of 11 - 100% Year 5 - 2024 11 of 11 - 100% Program 5-Year Average 53 of 67 - 93% Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%. Job Placement Rate Number Employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation  Year Results  Year 1 - 2020 12 of 12 - 100% Year 2 - 2021 10 of 10 - 100% Year 3 - 2023 13 of 13 - 100%  Year 4 - 2023 11 of 11 - 100%  Year 5 - 2024 11 of 11 - 100% Program 5-Year Average  57 of 57 - 100% Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is Program Completion Rate Number Graduated divided by number started the program Year Results  Year - 2024 11 of 16 Annual Completion Rate 64.7% Admission and Selection Criteria CCC has established admissions and selection procedures to ensure students are admitted and selected in a consistent and equitable manner. Completion of these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program. All applicants are encouraged to attend a Health Sciences Symposium, which are held in June and November, to learn more information about the program. All admissions criteria must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Office prior to the program deadline of January 25. Admission Requirements Application to the College and NC Registry Health Sciences Application to the respective program Official high school transcript or equivalent Reading/English: Meet one of the following to demonstrate proficiency: Completion of ENG 111 or equivalent with a minimum grade of "C" Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for ENG 111 without corequisite (or currently enrolled) Have a 2.8 or higher unweighted high school GPA Provide satisfactory placement test scores Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degree Math: Meet one of the following to demonstrate proficiency: Completion of MAT 110 or higher with a minimum grade of "C Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for college-level math without corequisite Provide satisfactory placement test score Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degree TEAS Score of 55 or higher Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Testing Information The TEAS is designed specifically to assess the preparedness of students applying to a health sciences program. TEAS scores are good for 5 years and must have a minimum of 30 days between each test. Students must register for the test through ATI at www.atitesting.com. TEAS testing information: Paper and pencil will be provided No smartwatches or any other programmable devices are allowed Cell phones must be turned off No food or drink allowed, unless medically necessary Photo ID required ATI login information Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements An email notification of provisional acceptance will be sent by February 20. The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Attend program specific orientation Complete CCC Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current Influenza Season Varicella Td or TDaP MMR CPR Certification will be offered. Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Clinical facilities may require criminal background check, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of a program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of students. In adopting these standards, the program is mindful of the patient’s right to safe and high-quality healthcare by students. The student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing high-quality patient care. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of the entry-level professional. It is important students admitted possess cognitive and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, behavioral skills, physical skills, and communication skills necessary to practice in the field. Reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but each student must be able to independently perform all performance standards demanded by the clinical site and the College. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with Disabilities Services at Cleveland Community College. The following abilities/skills are required, with or without accommodations. Students must meet the following technical standards and maintain satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression throughout the program. Students unable to meet these technical standards will not be able to complete the program. The examples used are not all-inclusive. Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Demonstrate ability in reading and comprehension and use them together to demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning. Read and document data. Operate various healthcare equipment, including blood pressure monitoring, digital and standard scales, and mechanical lifts. Demonstrate a professional manner and insight in the communication process. Identify and immediately report changes in patient health status conditions that endanger patients, and evaluate patient complaints. Be able to exercise critical thinking skills, organize responsibilities, make appropriate decisions, and accurate mathematical calculations. Incorporate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical experience to prioritize safe and efficient care for each patient. Perform measurement and calculations.  Physical Tactile Skills: Sense of touch sufficient to perform physical assessment and functions. Seize, hold, grasp, and turn with hands. Perform palpation, tactile assessment, and manipulation of the body as required to produce diagnostic images. Manipulate locks on equipment. Don gloves. Fill syringes. Align patient, image receptors, and x-ray tube. Mobility/Motor Skills: Possess skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. Be able to lift and carry or push up to 50 pounds. Demonstrate adequate coordination. Be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, squatting, and moving in complex health environments. Position and transfer patients safely from wheelchair or stretcher to x-ray table and back. Push mobile x-ray machine to various locations, including patient rooms. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Reach overhead to manipulate equipment hanging from the ceiling. Auditory Skills: Hearing ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and respond to the patient and the healthcare team. Hear instructions. Perform percussion and auscultation in a physical examination. Hear call for help. Hear low noise level bells and/or buzzers. Function when healthcare team is required to wear surgical masks. Visual Skills: Visual ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess patient care needs, performance of patient care procedures, and maintenance and compliance with environmental safety. Observe demonstrations and participate in physical examination sessions, clinical skills workshops, and observe the difference between normal versus pathological states. Read monitor data. Read and document diagnostic records. Possess visual acuity and intensity discrimination in order to evaluate radiographs or scans for technical quality. Possess peripheral vision. Possess depth perception. Behavioral Skills Possess the emotional stability to function effectively under stress and to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly, without warning, and or/in unpredictable ways. Accept responsibility for learning, exercising good judgment, and promptly completing all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients. Contribute to collaborative, constructive learning environments; accept constructive feedback from others; take personal responsibility for making appropriate positive changes. Demonstrate flexibility, compassion, integrity, and motivation. Present a professional appearance. Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Demonstrate respect for the patient, his or her privacy, and for family members. Develop and maintain effective, mature and sensitive professional relationships with other members of the heathcare team. Establish rapport with patients, families and colleagues. Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the classroom, laboratory, and all clinical settings with patients, families and members of the healthcare team. Students must be able to speak and converse with all persons across the lifespan. Read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language. Demonstrate evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate technological literacy. Be able to collect and document data. Provide clear and audible directions to patients face-to-face and from the radiography control area, away from the patient. Occupational Exposure Healthcare is often delivered in high-stress areas, requiring management of multiple roles and duties simultaneously. The imaging student must possess the ability to protect self and others by implementing appropriate precautions due to possible exposure to radiation, communicable disease and/or body fluids, toxic substances, or other hazards. Exposure to blood and body fluids and communicable and infectious diseases, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment, i.e., masks, goggles, and gloves. Working with sharps and chemicals. Exposure to radiation, requiring lead apron weighing up to 10 pounds and monitoring devices for dose to exposed body parts. Exposure to latex and nitrile products if allergic. Exposure to assault and battery Environmental hazards – slippery floors, various levels of lighting, various room temperatures, etc. Legal / ethical dilemmas Liability issues Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description  Year 1  Year 2  Tuition (Rad Courses Only)  $2190.00  $1810.00 Program Fee   $685.00  $0 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker  $144.00  $88.00 Clinical Tracker  $40.00  $40.00 Health Sciences Fee (Uniform Fee Included)  $200.00  $0 Malpractice Insurance  $16.00  $16.00 CPR Card  $10.00  $0 Textbooks   $200.00  $200.00 Pinning Fee  $0  $50.00 Laptop (Recommended)  $500.00  $0 Estimated Total $3985.00   $2204.00 Estimated Grand Total (2 Years)   $6189.00 Understanding the Ranking Process When all admissions requirements have been met, qualified applicants are ranked using a point system. Enrollment in related courses is not required for acceptance; however, extra points will be awarded for each related course, completed by the deadline, based on the grade earned in the course. If the course is repeated, the highest grade earned will be used in the ranking. A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points (no points are awarded for grades lower than C) AP credit is based on the individual scores: 5 = 4 points 4 = 3 points 3 = 2 points (no points are awarded for scores lower than 3) Related course points will be added to the total TEAS score for the ranking. Applicants with the highest ranked scores will be accepted. In the event of a tie, the applicant with the highest science score on the TEAS will be ranked higher. An alternate list will be maintained in ranking order. Alternates will only be accepted if a space becomes available. Applicants not admitted to the program must reapply. The below charts can be used to track related course points. Related courses: Course  Grade  Points Earned  BIO 168      BIO 169     CNA (with clinical experience)     ENG 111     PSY 150 or SOC 210     Reentry Process For students seeking reentry to the radiography program: All requests for reentry must be approved by the Admissions Office and the Radiography Program Director prior to implementation. Only one reentry will be considered. Applied and Not Accepted to Program Students not selected to the program may reapply for the next year by completing a new health sciences application. All applications for admission must be updated annually. Grading Policy All RAD Courses must receive a grade of B (80) or higher, and all other course in the program must receive a grade of C or higher.

The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians’ offices, and central supply processing units. Students of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited programs are required to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board on Certification in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within a four-week period prior to or after graduation. Accreditation Statement The Cleveland Community College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). CAAHEP 9355-113th St. N. #7709 Seminole, FL, 33775 Phone: (727) 210-2350 https://www.caahep.org/ ARC/STSA 19751 Mainstreet #339 Parker CO, 80138 Phone: (303) 694-9361 info@arcstsa.org Passing and Employment Rates 2022 Pass Rate: 75% 2022 Employment Rate: 100% 2023 Pass Rate: 86% 2023 Employment Rate:100% 2024 Pass Rate: 85.7% 2024 Employment Rate: 100% Admission and Selection Criteria CCC has established admissions and selection procedures to ensure students are admitted and selected in a consistent and equitable manner. Completion of these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program. All applicants are encouraged to attend a Health Sciences Symposium, which are held in June and November, to learn more information about the program. All admissions criteria must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Office prior to the program deadline of January 25. Admission Requirements Application to the College and NC Registry Health Sciences Application to the respective program Reading/English: Meet one of the following to demonstrate proficiency: Completion of ENG 111 or equivalent with a minimum grade of "C" Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for ENG 111 without corequisite (or currently enrolled) Have a 2.8 or higher unweighted high school GPA Provide satisfactory placement test scores Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degree Math: Meet one of the following to demonstrate proficiency: Completion of MAT 110 or higher with a minimum grade of "C Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for college-level math without corequisite Provide satisfactory placement test score Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degree Completion of BIO 168 with a grade of C or higher Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements An email notification of provisional acceptance will be sent by February 20. The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Attend program specific orientation Complete CCC Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current Influenza Season Varicella Td or TDaP MMR Current eye exam. Based on the physician’s recommendation the student may be required to purchase glasses or contacts to be in program. CPR Certification will be offered. Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Clinical facilities may require criminal background check, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of a program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Program Goals The Surgical Technology faculty of Cleveland Community College ascribes to the 7th Core Curriculum of Surgical Technology by the Association of Surgical Technologists. These core outcomes are the terminal outcomes of the Surgical Technology Program. The expectation of the Surgical Technology Program is “To prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.” To prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Apply knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Medical Terminology within the surgical environment. Facilitate the surgical process by selecting sterile supplies, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and assisting with perioperative duties. Demonstrate professional responsibility in performance, attitude, and personal conduct. Demonstrate proficiency in the skills and procedures required of a surgical technologist in a professional/clinical setting. Program Outcomes Upon completion of the associate degree program of Surgical Technology at Cleveland Community College the graduate will: Demonstrate a surgical scrub, donning sterile gown and gloves, and maintain a sterile field. Contribute effectively as a member of the surgical team to provide quality patient care. Identify surgical procedures in all basic surgical specialty areas including patient preparation, equipment, supplies, basic surgical instrumentation, purpose and expected outcomes. Create and maintain a sterile environment in providing safe practice for the patient, physician, and staff during the surgical experience. Demonstrate personal and professional relationships and responsibilities. Promote personal and professional accountability by assuming responsibility for continued professional and educational growth. Complete 120 total surgical cases as defined by the Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) Core Curriculum in Surgical Technology 7th Edition in both the first and second scrub roles within the clinical setting. Surgical Technology Certificate or Diploma to Associate Degree Pathway Admission Requirements for Pathway  This Pathway is designed for students who have already earned a certificate or diploma in Surgical Technology from a CAAHEP accredited program to complete the degree. Application to the College and NC Residency Current certification in Surgical Technology (CST) through National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Letter of recommendation from current supervisor. Employed as a working surgical technologist for at least one consecutive year. Must have verification of employment in the letter of recommendation on a company letterhead. Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements  Students will be notified through email of acceptance. Students will be required to meet the CCC curriculum for graduation requirements. All SUR classes for the Associate Degree Surgical Technology Pathway will be offered online for all students currently working in a clinical setting related to surgical technology. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of students. In adopting these standards, the program is mindful of the patient’s right to safe and high-quality healthcare by students. The student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing high-quality patient care. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of the entry-level professional. It is important students admitted possess cognitive and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, behavioral skills, physical skills, and communication skills necessary to practice in the field. Reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but each student must be able to independently perform all performance standards demanded by the clinical site and the College. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with Disabilities Services at Cleveland Community College. The following abilities/skills are required, with or without accommodations. Students must meet the following technical standards and maintain satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression throughout the program. Students unable to meet these technical standards will not be able to complete the program. The examples used are not all-inclusive. Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Possess critical thinking skills adequate for making the adjustments necessary to meet the challenges in the operation room arena. Possess short and long-term memory sufficient to perform tasks that are required. Check the validity of an action. Take into consideration multiple perspectives. Examine the implications and consequences of a belief. Make decisions regarding surgical case management and the adjustments necessary to meet the challenges in the operation room arena. Be able to demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations, including mathematical computations.   Physical Tactile Skills: Possess a sense of touch sufficient to perform physical assessment and functions. Distinguish pressure and palpation when retracting tissue and when inserting a urinary catheter. Seize, hold, grasp, and turn with hands; pass instruments, hold retractors, and cut sutures. Scrub arms, don gloves, and gown. Be able to distinguish between instruments by touch and feel if not able to take your eyes off the patient.  Motor Skills: Possess fine and gross motor skills adequate to assist the surgeon with surgery. Use power equipment, handle microsurgery instruments, insert catheters, calibrate equipment and maintain a sterile field. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Drape patients and equipment without contamination of the surgical field.  Mobility Skills: Be able to function in a laboratory setting for three hours and in a clinical setting for seven hours per day.  Be able to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; ambulate without assistive devices. Be able to stand and/or walk up to six hours a day without nourishment or restroom breaks. Be able to lift instrument trays or exert force up to 50 pounds. Be able to push heavy equipment or patients on stretchers.  Auditory Skills: Hearing ability (with corrective devices as needed) to listen and communicate with others while wearing a surgical mask. Be able to hear instructions from doctors and other members of the surgical team when sounds may be muffled by medical equipment or through surgical masks. Be able to listen to monitors. Function when many actions/sounds are happening at the same time.  Visual Skills: Complete an eye examination that includes a retinal scan to establish a baseline assessment of the eye’s health. Possess visual acuity to differentiate microsurgical instrumentation and suture. Possess depth perception to adequately assist surgeon(s) while working under a microscope. Possess excellent hand-eye coordination. Be able to read a preference card. Be able to mix medications accurately. Be able to cut a suture under a microscope. Demonstrate sufficient visual and tactile ability to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needles and needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses properly, quickly, and safely. Be able to discern small numbers and work on gauges on medical equipment and supplies used in surgery. Be able to distinguish between colors and shades of color. Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment.  Olfactory Skills: Differentiate smells in surgical arena. Distinguish between drugs, liquids, and gaseous chemicals.  Interpersonal Skills  Ability to use interpersonal skills to be able to work well with various team members and staff through verbal and non-verbal communication. Ability to listen and question, problem solve, take responsibility for actions, and be accountable for actions. Demonstrate respect for the patient, their privacy, and family members. Develop and maintain effective, mature, and sensitive professional relationships with other members of the healthcare team. Establish rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. Respect different religious and cultural beliefs displayed by a diverse population.  Behavioral Skills Be able to respond in an emotionally controlled manner in all situations. Accept responsibility for total patient care, utilize acceptable coping mechanisms in a highly stressed environment and avoid demonstrating personal stress or frustration when interacting with staff and peers. The student must not abuse alcohol or take drugs, including prescribed drugs that may alter speed or perception of surroundings. Work as a team member. Tolerate physically taxing workloads. Function effectively under stress. Demonstrate self-motivation. Accept criticism and respond appropriately. Take responsibility for your own actions and self-report errors or omissions. Accept constructive criticism and make appropriate adjustments to work methods.  Communication Skills Ability to communicate with others by speech, hearing, reading, writing, language skills, and computer literacy. Provide constant communication for following the patient from the preoperative area to the postoperative area. Read, comprehend, speak, and write legibly in the English language. Provide clear and audible directions to patients. Relay the patient’s status to those with a need to know per HIPAA. Know how to bring in an interpreter for the population that does not speak English.  Occupational Exposure Possess the ability to self-protect by using standard precautions when encountering any patient. Exposure to blood and body fluids and communicable and infectious diseases, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment, i.e., masks, goggles, and gloves. Follow Blood Borne Pathogen safety standards. Working with sharps and medical waste; exposure to sticks, and burns. Exposure to latex and nitrile products if allergic. Exposure to assault and battery Environmental hazards – slippery floors, various levels of lighting, various room temperatures, etc. Handle hazardous medications such as chemotherapy drugs. Be able to protect self and patient from radiation, and different toxic sterilants. Legal/ethical dilemmas Liability issues Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description  Year 1  Year 2  Tuition (SUR Only)  $2570.00  $822.00 Program Fee   $887.00  $0 Lab Fees  $36.00   $108.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker  $135.00  $82.00 Clinical Tracker  $40.00  $40.00 Health Science Fee (Uniforms Included)  $200.00  $0 Malpractice Insurance  $16.00  $16.00 CPR Card  $10.00  $0 Textbooks  $272.00  $96.00 Pinning Fee  $0  $60.00 Estimated Total  $4156.00   $1224.00 Estimated Grand Total (2 Years)  $5380.00 Understanding the Ranking Process When all admissions requirements have been met, qualified applicants are ranked using a point system. Points will be awarded for each related course, completed by the deadline, based on the grade earned in the course. If the course is repeated, the highest grade earned will be used in the ranking. A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points (no points are awarded for grades lower than C) AP credit is based on the individual scores: 5 = 4 points 4 = 3 points 3 = 2 points (no points are awarded for scores lower than 3) Related course points will be added to create the total score for the ranking. Applicants with the highest-ranked scores will be accepted. In the event of a tie, the GPA will be used to determine ranking order. An alternate list will be maintained in ranking order, and alternates will only be accepted if a space becomes available. Applicants not admitted to the program must reapply. The below chart can be used to track related course points. Course  Grade  Points Earned  BIO 168      BIO 169     CNA (with clinical experience)     ENG 111     PSY 150 or SOC 210     Reentry Process All requests for reentry must be approved by the Admissions Office and program director prior to implementation. Only one reentry will be considered. Applied and Not Accepted to Program Students not selected to the program may reapply for the next year by completing a new health sciences application. All applications for admission must be updated annually. Grading Policy All SUR courses must receive a grade of B or higher, and all other courses in the program must receive a grade of C or higher. Clinical Requirement The student must meet all Clinical Case Requirements by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists, 7th Edition. Students must complete one hundred twenty (120) scrubbed cases amongst different specialties, with ninety (90) cases in the first scrub role.  

The Truck Driving Training Academy prepares students to drive tractor trailers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, etc. This course teaches students the proper driving skills and safety procedures. Students will learn about commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations, and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles. In this academy students will go over online ELDT  Theory training exercises (3 weeks) and Basic Control Skills in-person (2 1/2 weeks) road/highway driving training exercises. Upon successful completion, students should be qualified to take the Commercial Driver’s License exam administered on campus as part of this academy. Students will then be eligible for employment by commercial trucking firms to further their experience level. Students must have a CDL permit and DOT physical prior to registering for the course. Approximately 200 hours total for academy. This Academy is offered four times a year. There are two classes in the fall; one begins in August and the second begins in November. The spring class begins in February. The summer class begins in May.

The Welding Technology - Basic certificate curriculum provides students with a basic understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.

This certificate program covers the gas tungsten welding technique. It teaches the student procedures used in plate processes and pipe processes using GTAW procedures. This certificate also covers TIG welding.

This certificate program covers stick welding processes used in pipe welding. It teaches the student procedures used in all aspects of pipe welding processes.