Academic Catalog

About the School of Health Care

Midlands Technical College offers seven (7) associate degrees, three (3) diplomas and ten (10) certificate programs in the School of Health Care.

The college participates with Greenville Technical College in a cooperative arrangement to provide the first year general education courses for the Pre-Occupational Therapy Program; students complete their first year at MTC and transfer to Greenville Technical College to complete their clinical courses.

For additional Information regarding programs within the School of Health Care please see the program’s website at https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care.

Programs within the School of Health Care have the mission of educating students to work in the fields of patient care, public health, research and policy. Graduates will enter health professions as integral members of the health care team. Educational enrichment, professional training, personal development and lifelong learning are primary concerns of the School of Health Care faculty and staff. Each program contains an academically sound curriculum of general academic education and technical health specialty education taught under the guidance of qualified health professionals in conjunction with local hospitals and health care facilities.

Programs Available

Associate Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Radiology
Cardiac Care Technician
Community Pharmacy Technician
Computed Tomography
Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedic)
Medical Assisting
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Phlebotomy

Diploma Programs

Expanded Duty Dental Assisting
Practical Nursing (PN)
Surgical Technology

Cooperative Programs

Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant

All courses are offered on campus; some are also offered in asynchronous online (O), virtual (synchronous online) (V), or hybrid modes (H).

Admission Information

College-wide Admission Procedures

Applicants are required to follow regular college-wide admissions procedures, prior to being admitted to the School of Health Care programs and prior to becoming interview eligible. College admission and placement is determined through multiple measures including high school GPA, ACT/SAT scores or Accuplacer test scores. Applicants with prior college, especially those having completed degrees, should submit an official transcript as part of the admissions process.

School of Health Care Program Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for college admission, each program within the School of Health Care has specific criteria for eligibility. The specific requirements for each program are outlined on the following pages. The criteria are on file in the Admissions Office and the offices of program directors. Admission to the individual program is based on indicators of success within each program. In addition to standardized test scores, the following factors may be considered for admissions into programs within the School of Health Care: previous work experience; college grades in sciences, mathematics and other specific courses; and previous college credentials. Certain programs require observations at area health organizations prior to admission. Many programs within the School of Health Care require an interview prior to final acceptance.

Students can become eligible to interview for a program within the School of Health Care by completing all pre-requisites courses, by attaining a degree which includes all pre-requisite courses or by Merit or Nursing program by pre-nursing certificate; attaining a prior degree; or by merit or LPN Licensure requirements. Each of these ways is discussed in the next sections.

Standardized tests that may be taken as part of the criteria for interview eligibility include:

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS-V, September 2014 – Present) or one of the previous exams
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
American College Test (ACT)

Students who are admitted to the School of Health Care through high school GPA and for whom other measures place them into curriculum level English, math and reading courses are encouraged to take the above standardized program eligibility tests as soon as possible to establish an interview eligibility date. The standardized program eligibility tests noted above must have been taken within the previous three years to be utilized for meeting interview eligibility criteria for programs within the School of Health Care. The interview eligibility section for each program will note the appropriate test and required scores.

In addition to achieving acceptable standardized test scores for interview eligibility, students must place into curriculum level English courses. Some programs also require certain pre-requisite courses to be completed and a specific grade earned.

The student’s Midlands Technical College and transfer coursework within the past ten years is reviewed to determine that required standards are met. Students should read this catalog, review information on program websites, and consult an academic advisor to understand the specific entry requirements for Health Sciences programs.

Requirements for Students Taking Pre-Requisite Courses to Become Interview-Eligible for Health Sciences Programs

In order to use the pre-requisite courses to meet program interview eligibility criteria, the student must meet the specified academic performance standards set forth below:

Must obtain the program grade point average (GPA) required by the designated program
Must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course
Must NOT repeat any course in the curriculum more than once
Must NOT repeat more than 2 courses

“Ws” awarded since Fall 2008 counts as an attempt or a repeat with the exception of Ws awarded in Spring, Summer, and Fall 2020 and Spring and Summer 2021. Due to COVID-19, “Ws” awarded during these semesters WILL NOT count as an attempt NOR count against students in future semesters.

Students meeting the established criteria for academic success in the pre-requisite courses must complete an application to become interview eligible for the designated program. Completion of the pre-requisite courses does not guarantee admission into the program.

Applicants may obtain program pre-requisites credits via documentation of having earned a prior credits. Students should be aware that the college’s transcript evaluator will determine which general education courses are acceptable for transfer to MTC. The health science program directors will evaluate health science technology courses for transfer only after the student has gained admission to the college and after the college’s transcript evaluator determines general education courses eligible for transfer. The student’s transfer coursework within the past ten years is reviewed to determine that required standards are met (for example, limitations on repeated coursework). Note that acceptance of transferred math and science courses are determined accord- ing to the timeframes listed below.

Merit Admission

Students applying to programs within the School of Health Care may experience delays in entering their program because of the limited number of students accepted each year. The Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology and Respiratory Care Technology Programs offer a merit admission opportunity for certain highly qualified students meeting specific objective criteria to be admitted in advance of the chronological future entry list. The School of Health Care “course repeat” policy applies to coursework evaluated for merit admission.

Merit: only looks at the first grade attempted.

Students should access the programs’ websites to review Merit Admissions Procedures for the following programs: Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology.

Merit Information Is on the college admissions website. Coursework evaluated for merit must be transferred into MTC with the exact Course Prefix and Course Number as listed in the curricula displays in this catalog. Substitutions are not permitted.

Departmental Policy on Admission Deferrals

Each individual program establishes its own deferment policies. Students are accepted for a specific class. If a student is unable to matriculate for that class, some programs allow the student to defer one time. If the student is unable to matriculate at this deferred time, then the student must re-apply. Other programs do not permit one time deferrals and require all students who are not able to enter their originally designated class to be placed at the bottom of the interview list.

Readmission to the Program

Students who have an interruption of two semesters or less in the normal progression of their program of study, whether by failure or withdrawal, may apply to the program director for readmission. Space in these programs is very limited; therefore, students will be readmitted on a space-available basis and in accordance with readmission restrictions specific to each program. The student handbook of each program details specific readmission procedures, including restrictions on the number of readmissions allowed. If the student has been out of the program for three semesters or more, then the student must meet the current admissions criteria.

Nursing students out for 9 - 12 months will require a validation exam. Stop outs longer than 12 months, must re-apply and start the program over from the beginning. Additional information may be found in the Nursing student handbook or on the website.

Advanced Standing

Programs within the School of Health Care may accept comparable technology course work from other colleges. The Program Director or Department Chair will evaluate technology courses for transfer only after the student has gained admission to the college and has met eligibility requirements for the technology program. The college’s transcript evaluator determines general education courses eligible for transfer. If there are questions about the differences of content or competency levels in technology courses, then the student may be requested to pass a validation exam administered either in writing, orally or clinically. The student must pass the validation exam in accordance with required program grading standards.

Programs within the School of Health Care may also offer students advanced placement for comparable coursework from MTC’s Corporate and Continuing Education as well as for professional licensure or certification. Students with an active C.N.A. licensure, L.P.N. license, or Paramedic license may be eligible for advanced placement in the Nursing Assistant and Pre-Nursing Certificate, the Associate Degree Nursing or the Associate Degree Emergency Technology (Paramedic) programs. See the Nursing Assistant, Pre-Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, or Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedic) webpages for details.

Course Acceptance Timeframes

School of Health Care Programs: All mathematics and science courses (to include AHS 102) must be taken according to the following criteria:

Grade of “C” completed within 3 years of program entry
Grade of “B” completed within 4 years of program entry
Grade of “A” completed within 5 years of program entry
Or must be validated in accordance with program standards

Other general education courses, completed with at least a “C” may be applied indefinitely for course credit within Health Care programs.

All academic major course work must be completed within the four years preceding graduation.

Course Repeats

Students graduating from programs within the School of Health Care may not repeat non-technology courses more than once to earn the requisite “C” or above grade. The “course repeat policy” will be applied to all coursework attempted in the 5 years prior to the student’s applying for program eligibility status, whether the course work was completed at MTC or at other colleges.

The number of technology courses (courses which have the specific program prefix) that may be repeated is determined by the technology program and published in the program section of the catalog.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must meet all requirements of the specific curriculum and receive a grade of “C” or better (in accordance with the “repeat policy” above) in all courses within the academic major; i.e., courses which have the specific program prefix. Students must also receive a “C” or better in all science, mathematics and courses. Some program pre-requisites courses require that the student earn a “C” or better in all courses to progress to the clinical portion of the curriculum and/or for that certificate to be applied towards the parent degree. Students must also apply for graduation online.

Attendance

Programs within the School of Health Care may have an attendance policy to comply with accreditation requirements. Faculty in each program will inform students of the applicable attendance policy.

Additional Requirements

Clinical Regulations

The clinical phase of instruction is an essential portion of all programs within the School of Health Care. During this phase, students may be involved in either direct or indirect patient care.

Students are responsible for their own transportation during rotations and to off-campus program-related activities, including clinical and laboratories.

When participating in a clinical experience at any affiliate health care facility, students are governed by the college policies and the affiliate facility’s regulations and protocols. Affiliate policies may require students to submit to the same drug testing procedures and criminal background checks that apply to employees of the facility.

Students may be dismissed from clinical activities and/or the program if found in violation of clinical affiliation policies. CPR certification must be current for clinical rotations. All immunizations and health tests must be kept current.

Students are required to observe standard precautions in all labs and clinics where there is a risk of exposure to blood and body fluids. Students must wear their identification badge while in clinical facilities in accordance with the “Lewis Blackman Patient Act of 2005.”

Cardiac Care Technician Certificate

The Cardiac Care Technician certificate will provide a foundation in health care careers, communication, soft skills, computers, and anatomy and physiology. Students will develop the basic skills necessary to monitor patients for any type of cardiac involvement in a health care setting. The student will be able to monitor basic ECGs and recognize cardiac dysrhythmias. Instructional methods will be varied including classroom, lab, online/hybrid, simulation/virtual reality, and clinical rotations.

The Cardiac Care Technician certificate may be an extension of the Nursing Assistant Certificate to earn stackable, short-term, entry-level certificates in the health care arena. Employment opportunities in South Carolina include positions in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and doctor’s offices. More information can be found on the website at www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/cardiac-care-academic-certificate.

Special Requirements

Students must receive a grade of “C” or better on all Cardiac Care Technician certificate courses. Students must pass a final comprehensive exit examination to graduate from the program. Students may not repeat certificate courses more than once, nor may they progress to the next semester until that course is passed. Students may repeat only two certificate courses.

Students are required to purchase uniform, name tag, and other supplies needed for lab/clinical.

Students will rotate through hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories and clinics in the MTC service area for practical experience in ECG and cardiac monitoring. Students will be required to comply with regulations required by off-campus clinical sites, which might include finger printing, background checks and drug screenings.

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, specific interview eligibility criteria for the Cardiac Care Technician Certificate program include:

Admission Criteria

Documented attendance at a mandatory orientation session
Acceptable Criminal Background Check and drug screening results
Satisfactory compliance with required medical physical and immunization requirements
Signed commitment statement
Current certification in First-Aid and CPR (American Heart for the Health Care Professional)

Major: Cardiac Care Technician (25 credit hours)

Certificate: Health Science (25 credit hours)		Credit Hours
BIO 110	General Anatomy and Physiology	3.0
AHS 145	Electrocardiography	2.0
AHS 156	Electrocardiography Practicum	1.0
AHS 177	Cardiac Monitoring Applications	4.0
ENG 160	Technical Communications	3.0
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
AHS 205	Ethics and Law for Allied Health Professions	3.0
AHS 131	Computers in Health Care	3.0
AHS 180	Health Careers Preparation	3.0
Total Credit Hours		25.0

Expanded Duty Dental Assisting

The Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program includes instruction in restorative dentistry and preventive oral care, including teaching patients oral self-care, applying sealants to the grooves of patients’ teeth, taking impressions of teeth, producing diagnostically acceptable dental radiographs (X-rays), polishing teeth and fillings, assisting the dentist, preparing the filling materials, scheduling patients, managing health information and monitoring nitrous oxide.

Employment opportunities in South Carolina include private practice positions for example chair-side dental assistants in General Dentistry as well as many specialty practices such as Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry. EDDA graduates also have opportunities as treatment coordinators, OSHA compliance specialists, dental laboratory assistants, secretarial assistants and office managers. There are also opportunities in public health settings, hospital dental practices, prison dental clinics and insurance companies.

Related careers include dental product sales representative, infection control consultant for private dental offices, dental office business manager and dental assisting educator.

The Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/expanded-duty-dental-assisting for more information. Graduates are recognized as Expanded Duty Dental Assistants (EDDA) by the SC State Board of Dentistry.

Graduates are eligible to be credentialed as Certified Dental Assistants (CDA) upon satisfactory completion of the three examinations administered by the Dental Assisting National Board.

Special Requirements

Students must receive a grade of “C” or better on all Expanded Duty Dental Assisting courses, as well as math, and science courses. Math and science courses must be completed according to the timeframe established for Health Science Programs. Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in each clinical course to continue in the program the following semester. Additionally, they must pass a final comprehensive exit examination to graduate from the program. Students may not repeat Expanded Duty Dental Assisting courses more than once, nor may they progress to the next semester until that course is passed. Students may repeat only two Expanded Duty Dental Assisting courses.

Students are required to purchase and maintain a set of X-ray instruments, dental instruments, dentoforms, laboratory coats, standard uniforms (to include gloves and masks), shoes, name pin and safety glasses at an approximate cost of $2,000.

Students are encouraged to join the Student American Dental Assistants’ Association and to participate in its scheduled activities, including attendance at the annual meeting of the South Carolina Dental Assistants’ Association. In addition, they are required to participate in scheduled activities, such as visits to elementary schools for dental health educational presentations, and to take three national examinations (ICE, RHS, GC).

Students will rotate through private dental offices and clinics in the MTC service area for practical experience in Expanded Duty Dental Assisting. Students will be required to comply with regulations of off-campus clinical sites, which might include finger printing, background checks and drug screenings.

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, specific interview eligibility criteria for the Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program include:

Admission Criteria

Successful completion of all pre-requisite coursewor
Complete application
Successful program interview
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results
High school diploma or equivalent

Major: Expanded Duty Dental Assisting (49 credit hours)

Diploma: Applied Science

A. General Education Course REquirements (13 credit hours)		Credit Hours
COL 106	Skills for College Success	1.0
ENG 160	Technical Communications	3.0
MAT 155	Contemporary Mathematics	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
BIO 110	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	3.0
Subtotal		13.0

B. Major Course Requirements (13 credit hours)		Credit Hours
DAT 113	Dental Materials	4.0
DAT 154	Clinical Procedures I	4.0
DAT 118	Dental Morphology	2.0
DAT 115	Ethics and Professionalism	1.0
DAT 122	Dental Office Management	2.0
Subtotal		13.0

C. Additional Course Requirements (23 credit hours)		Credit Hours
DAT 127	Dental Radiography	4.0
DAT 123	Oral Medicine/Oral Biology	3.0
DAT 121	Dental Health Education	2.0
DAT 174	Office Rotations	4.0
DAT 177	Dental Office Experience	7.0
DAT 183	Specialty Functions	3.0
Subtotal		23.0
Total Credit Hours		49.0

Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene program includes instruction in principles of preventive oral care, including teaching patients self-care, examining patients’ head and neck areas for abnormal health status, nutritional counseling, smoking cessation, applying sealants to the grooves of patients’ teeth, producing diagnostically acceptable dental radiographs (X-rays), managing pain and anxiety, removing deposits from patients’ teeth with scaling procedures and managing health information.

Midlands Technical College students who complete the pre-requisite courses for the Dental Hygiene curriculum with a 2.5 GPA and “C” or above on all courses may entry into the Dental Hygiene Program. Science and mathematics courses must be completed according to the timeframe established and published for all Health Sciences Programs. Coursework must be in compliance with the Health Science acceptance timeframes when the application for the Dental Hygiene Program is submitted. The student’s date of interview eligibility for the Dental Hygiene Program is based upon the application submission date.

Students in completing the pre-requisite courses should be aware that in the clinical phase of the Dental Hygiene Program, students will be expected to act as patients for classmates to practice all new skills, including infiltration anesthesia injections. Students who require antibiotics prior to dental procedures will be expected to comply with such self-medication so as to allow equitable classmate learning experiences during pre-clinical sessions. Students anticipating orthodontic procedures should complete their banding phase prior to entering the Dental Hygiene Program or they should delay initiation of the orthodontic procedures until the second year the program.

Students entering the Dental Hygiene Program will be required to have a background check and a drug screening prior to beginning pre-clinical activities. Arrangements will be made by the Dental Hygiene Program.

Employment opportunities in South Carolina include private practice positions as employees of dentists. There are also opportunities in public health settings, hospital dental practices, prison dental clinics and in dental hygiene education.

Related career roles include dental product sales representatives, infection control consultants for private dental offices and dental hygiene educators.

The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/dental-hygiene for more information.

Completion of the five clinical semesters in the Dental Hygiene Program qualifies the student to take the Dental Hygiene National Board, the passing of which is a prerequisite for licensure by the South Carolina Board of Dentistry. Students must also pass a Clinical Dental Hygiene Examination administered by a board approved testing agency to gain licensure in South Carolina.

Special Requirements

Pre-application considerations

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of pre-requisite courses
Attend information session

Admissions Criteria

Completion of required observation and community service hours
Successful formal interview
Satisfactory compliance with required medical, physical and immunization requirements
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results

All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a 2.5 GPA, including “C” or better in all courses, as one of the criteria for advancement to Phase II, the Dental Hygiene major curriculum.

Students may not retake any pre-requisite course more than once. Students may not retake more than two pre-requisite courses. Science and math courses must be completed according to the Health Sciences Departmental course acceptance timeframes. Other general education courses completed with at least a “C” may be applied indefinitely for course credit. After completing the pre-requisite Dental Hygiene course work, the student will fill-out the graduation clearance form on-line and submit an application for entry into Phase II, the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program. The student will then be assigned an interview eligibility date. The student’s date of interview eligibility for Phase II is based upon the application date for Phase II.

Students in the Dental Hygiene Program must receive a “C” or better on all dental hygiene courses and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.

Students may not repeat a major course more than once, nor may they progress until that course has been passed. Students may not repeat more than two Dental Hygiene Program courses during their program matriculation.

A student may not be readmitted to the Dental Hygiene Program more than once. Readmitted students will be expected to revalidate competencies prior to resuming participation in the program at the previous point of validated competence and may be required to comply with mutually agreed upon re-entry requirements.

Students are required to purchase and maintain a complete set of dental hygiene and X-ray instruments, clinical instruments, laboratory coats, standard uniforms (including gloves and masks), shoes, name pin and loupes at an approximate cost of $5,500.

Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in each clinical dental hygiene course to continue in the program the following semester. Students must pass a written competency examination prior to the third semester of the Dental Hygiene Program. This competency exam tests students’ knowledge in all clinical and scientific subject matter presented during the pre-requisite courses and the first year in dental hygiene. All students will participate in a “Board Review” course prior to taking the Dental Hygiene National Board.

Primary clinical experience is gained in the on-campus dental clinic at the Airport Campus. Students may also rotate through local dental clinics, hospitals, private dental offices and nursing homes in the immediate area for practicum experiences in a variety of situations and with a range of age groups. Students will be required to comply with regulations of off-campus clinical sites, which might include finger printing, additional background checks and drug screening.

Pre-clinical practice is performed on classmate patients. Students accepted into the Dental Hygiene program will be expected to act as patients for classmates to practice all new skills, including infiltration anesthesia injections. Students who require antibiotics prior to dental procedures will be expected to comply with such self-medication so as to allow equitable classmate learning experiences during pre-clinical sessions. Students anticipating orthodontic procedures should complete their banding phase prior to entry in the Dental Hygiene Program or they should delay initiation of the orthodontic procedures until the second year of the program.

Students will be required to produce an acceptable background check and a drug screening prior to entering the Dental Hygiene Program. Arrangements will be made by the Dental Hygiene Program.

Students are encouraged to join their student professional organization and to participate in its scheduled activities, including attendance at the annual meeting. In addition, they are required to participate in scheduled activities such as visits to elementary schools for dental health education presentations and dental screenings.

Major: Dental Hygiene (78 credit hours)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

A. General Education Course REquirements (17 credit hours)		Credit Hours
COL 106	College Orientation	1.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.0
ENG 160	Technical Communications	3.0
MAT 155	Contemporary Math	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
PHI 115	Contemporary Moral Issues	3.0
Subtotal		17.0

B. Major Course Requirements (44 credit hours)		Credit Hours
AHS 113	Head and Neck Anatomy	1.0
BIO 115	Basic Microbiology	3.0
DHG 121	Dental Radiography	3.0
DHG 125	Tooth Morphology and Histology	2.0
DHG 140	General and Oral Pathology	2.0
DHG 141	Periodontology	2.0
DHG 143	Dental Pharmacology	2.0
DHG 151	Dental Hygiene Principles	5.0
DHG 161	Clinical Dental Hygiene I Foundations	4.0
DHG 175	Clinical Dental Hygiene II	5.0
DHG 230	Public Health Dentistry	3.0
DHG 239	Dental Assisting for DHGs	2.0
DHG 255	Clinical Dental Hygiene III	5.0
DHG 265	Clinical Dental Hygiene IV	5.0
Subtotal		44.0

C. Additional Course Requirements (17 credit hours)		Credit Hours
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
CHM 105	General Organic and Biochemistry	4.0
DHG 115	Medical and Dental Emergencies	2.0
DHG 241	Integrated Dental Hygiene I	1.0
DHG 242	Integrated Dental Hygiene II	1.0
DHG 243	Nutrition and Dental Health	2.0
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3.0
Subtotal		17.0
Total Credit Hours		78.0

Medical Assisting Certificate

Medical assistants perform a wide range of duties in physicians’ offices, clinics and emergency medical centers. Clerical duties include screening and receiving patients; maintaining medical records; typing and transcribing medical reports; handling telephone calls and correspondence; entering data; filing insurance claims; and maintaining patient accounts. Clinical duties include preparing patients for examinations; taking vital signs; taking medical histories; assisting with examinations and treatments; performing routine office laboratory procedures (urinalysis, phlebotomy, CBC, specimen collection and shipment); performing electrocardiograms; and instructing patients for advanced procedures.

Required clinical experience (externship) is provided in a variety of outpatient settings including physician offices, clinics and emergency medical centers during the third semester of the program.

Program Goals

To prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains
To prepare students for a career that is easily articulated with other established health care careers, i.e. phlebotomy, nursing, paramedic, radiology, etc.
To prepare graduates for the national exam for Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistants (AMT) demonstrating entry-level knowledge of medical assisting

The Medical Assisting Certificate Program offered at the Airport Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www. caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/medical-assisting for more information.

Third semester students should plan to take a medical assisting certification examination. Upon successful completion of the examination, graduates will receive the Certified Medical Assistant, CMA (AAMA) or the Registered Medical Assistant, RMA (AMT) credentials.

Special Requirements

Students who are admitted to the Medical Assisting program are required to purchase and maintain scrubs (color TBA), white leak-resistant shoes and white laboratory coats at an approximate cost of $150.00. Students must maintain at least a “C” in all Medical Assisting courses. Students may repeat no more than two program courses. All classes are at Airport Campus; students are admitted only during the fall semester.

In addition to the college and School of Health Care admission requirements, specific admissions criteria to the Medical Assisting program are:

High school diploma or equivalent
Acceptable admissions criteria:
- Successful completion of all pre-requisite coursework
- Complete application
- Program interview
- Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results at time of program entry
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications at time of program entry
Other criteria:
- High school or college credits in science (recommended)

Major: Medical Assisting (39 credit hours)

Certificate: Health Science

General Education Course Requirements		Credit Hours
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
BIO 110	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	3.0
ENG 160	Technical Communications	3.0
MAT 155	Contemporary Mathematics	3.0
COL 106	Skills for College Success	1.0

Program Requirements		Credit Hours
MED 103	Medical Assisting Introduction	3.0
MED 104	Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures 1	4.0
MED 109	Medical Business Records	3.0
MED 112	Medical Assisting Pharmacology 2	2.0
MED 113	Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques	3.0
MED 114	Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures	4.0
MED 117	Clinical Practice	5.0
MED 124	Medical Computer Practicum 3	3.0
MED 170	Medical Assisting Professional Seminar	3.0
Total Credit Hours		39.0

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical laboratory technicians provide a wide range of information for physicians to use in diagnosis and treatment. Technicians work in clinical settings under the supervision of medical laboratory scientists and pathologists and are required to perform precise tests and procedures to guarantee accurate information for patient care. Technicians analyze body fluids, isolate and identify microorganisms, study blood components, perform pre-transfusion tests and determine disease-related immune responses.

The MLT Degree program prepares students to operate computerized lab equipment in a safe, cost-effective manner and to use quality control methods of assigned procedures. Students acquire a working knowledge in the areas of hematology, urology, parasitology, immunology, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology and blood banking. In addition, they develop important communication skills to be used in translating reports, records and results.

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to earn the designation Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

The program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/medical-laboratory-technology for more information.

Special Requirements

Students are required to purchase and maintain standard white uniforms, fluid-resistant laboratory coats, white shoes and safety equipment at an approximate total cost of $300. The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification examination fee is approximately $215.

Students must attain a grade of “C” in all curriculum courses to successfully complete the program. No course may be repeated more than one time. No more than 2 courses within the curriculum program may be repeated and only one Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT prefix) course may be repeated.

Courses must be taken in the appropriate sequences.

In addition to the college and School of Health Care admission requirements, specific eligibility and interview criteria to the Medical Laboratory Technology program include:

Admissions Criteria:

Observation in clinical setting
TOEFL test for international students
Interview by the Medical Laboratory Admissions Committee
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Examination with TB test (completed after interview) by entry date

Other criteria:

High school or college credits in science/mathematics (algebra, chemistry, physics, biology) recommended
High school diploma or equivalent

Major: Medical Laboratory Technology (75 credit hours)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

A. General Education Course REquirements (17 credit hours)		Credit Hours
COL 106	Skills for College Success	1.0
ENG 160	Technical Communication	3.0
MAT 102	Intermediate Algebra	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.0
PHI 115	Contemporary Moral Issues	3.0
Subtotal		17.0

B. Major course Requirements (16 credit hours)		Credit Hours
MLT 110	Hematology	4.0
MLT 120	Immunohematology	4.0
MLT 130	Clinical Chemistry	4.0
MLT 205	Advanced Microbiology	4.0
Subtotal		16.0

C. Additional Course Requirements (42 credit hours)		credit hours
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
CHM 110	College Chemistry I	4.0
MLT 102	Medical Lab Fundamentals	3.0
MLT 104	Basic Medical Microbiology	2.0
MLT 108	Urinalysis & Body Fluids	3.0
MLT 115	Immunology	3.0
MLT 210	Advanced Hematology	4.0
MLT 230	Advanced Clinical Chemistry	4.0
MLT 260	Clinical Practicum I	3.0
MLT 270	Clinical Applications*	12.0
Subtotal		42.0
Total Credit Hours		75.0

*Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements.

Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate

The Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate provides the training students need as specialists in administrative support activities in hospitals, free standing out- patient clinics, and group practices with large numbers of physicians and medical support personnel. The focus of the program is on the clerical and administrative functions with no clinical training or responsibilities. However, students in the program will receive course work in medical office procedures and terminology to insure a sound basic understanding of the environment in which they will work.

Special Requirements

Basic keyboarding is a skill necessary for successful course completion in the Medical Office Administrative Assistant program; therefore, AOT 105-Keyboarding is a prerequisite course for most AOT courses. Students are required to take AOT 105-Keyboarding or score 25 net words per minutes (nwpm) on the keyboarding placement test.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of the courses offered within the Medical Office Administrative Assistance Certificate for the grade to be counted toward graduation.

Students must meet all exit program competencies for graduation from this program.

Certificate: MEdical Office Administrative Assistant (40 credit hours)		Credit Hours
ACC 111	Accounting Concepts	3.0
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
AOT 110	Document Formatting	3.0
AOT 133	Professional Development	3.0
AOT 134	Office Communications	3.0
AOT 164	Medical Information Processing	3.0
AOT 196	Office Confidentiality and Security	3.0
AOT 212	Medical Document Production	3.0
AOT 250	Advanced Information Processing	3.0
AOT 252	Medical Systems and Procedures	3.0
AOT 271	SCWE in Administrative Office	4.0
BIO 110	General Anatomy & Physiology	3.0
CPT 170	Microcomputer Applications	3.0
Total Credit Hours		40.0

Nuclear Medicine Certificate

Nuclear medicine technologists use radioactive materials and sophisticated electronic scanning equipment techniques to image the body and treat disease. The responsibilities of a nuclear medicine technologist includes safe and proper handling of radioactive materials, care and operation of radiation detection equipment, knowledge of technical and biological principles and most importantly, patient care. The applied skills of nuclear medicine technologists complement nuclear medicine physicians by providing clinical information pertinent to patient diagnosis and treatment.

The Nuclear Medicine Certificate program is a full-time program. Admission is limited to those who meet the specific admissions criteria. The certificate program begins each fall semester and ends with the summer semester.

Students will receive clinical education in affiliate hospitals’ nuclear medicine departments. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites that may include Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville and Spartanburg. Didactic instruction is given at the Health Science facility located on the Airport Campus.

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology and graduates are eligible to take the ARRT and the NMTCB examinations. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/nuclear-medicine-technology for more information.

Special Requirements

Interview Eligibility Criteria:

In additional to general Health Sciences Program requirements, specific requirements for attaining interview eligibility status for the NMT program include:

Bachelor’s Degree, with MTC’s prerequisites for Associate in Applied Science in General Technology (AAS-GEN-NMT), with a cumulative ≥ 2.75
OR
Associate Degree, with MTC’s prerequisites for Associate in Applied Science in General Technology (AAS-GEN-NMT), with a cumulative ≥ 2.75
OR
AAS degree in progress, with MTC’s prerequisites for Associate in Applied Science in General Technology/Health Care (AAS.GEN.NMT), with a cumulative ≥ 2.75.

Pre-Requisite General Education Courses		credit hours
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.0
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
NMT 100	Preparation for Clinic	6.0
CHM 110 OR CHM 105	College Chemistry I OR General Organic and Biochemistry	4.0
ENG 160	Technical Communications	3.0
MAT 110	College Algebra	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
RAD 104	Introduction to Physics	1.0
PHY 201	Physics I	4.0
PHI 115	Contemporary Moral Issues	3.0
Total Credit Hours		38.0

Admission Criteria

Attend and complete an information session
Attend two mandatory clinical observations
Successfully complete formal interview
Complete all pre-requisites and all coursework within the required AAS.GEN.NMT degrees, as assigned by the nuclear medicine technology faculty and/or health science advisor. Each course must be completed with at least a “C.” An overall GPA of 2.75 must be maintained in the prescribed coursework. No prerequisite AAS. GEN.NMT course may be repeated more than once; no more than two courses may be repeated.

Clinical Requirements

Students are accepted contingent upon successful completion of the health form, criminal background investigation and drug screening.

Students must present BLS CPR certification (adult, infant and child) and first-aid certification cards at the time of advisement before entering their first nuclear medicine course. The CPR certification must be kept current while in the program.

Students who are not certified radiologic technologists will be required to complete NMT 100 (Preparation for Clinical) during the summer semester prior to beginning professional courses.

In order to graduate from the NMT program, students must complete each course with at least a “C.” No courses having an NMT prefix may be repeated.

Major: Nuclear Medicine

Certificate: Nuclear Medicine (39 credit hours)		Credit Hours
NMT 101	Introduction to Nuclear Medicine	2.0
NMT 102	Nuclear Medicine Procedures I	2.0
NMT 103	Nuclear Medicine Physics	2.0
NMT 104	Nuclear Medicine Procedures II	2.0
NMT 105	Quality Assurance Methodology	2.0
NMT 106	Nuclear Medicine Procedures III	2.0
NMT 107	Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation	3.0
NMT 109	Special Topics in Nuclear Medicine	2.0
NMT 150	Applied Nuclear Medicine I	8.0
NMT 151	Applied Nuclear Medicine II	8.0
NMT 152	Applied Nuclear Medicine III	6.0
Total Credit Hours		39.0

Recommended Additional Courses		Credit Hours
AHS 117	Care of the Patient	4.0
AHS 127	Basic Patient Care	3.0
AHS 131	Computers in Healthcare (O, H)	3.0
AHS 141	Phlebotomy	3.0
AHS 145	Electrocardiography	2.0
AHS 156	Electrocardiography Practicum	1.0

Nursing Programs

The Nursing career pathway offers the certified nurse assistant program and two licensure programs: the Practical Nurse (PN) diploma and Registered Nurse (RN) associate degree. The rest of this section gives details about the two licensure programs (PN and RN). Information about the Nurse Assistant Program is in the following section.

Students enter the licensure Nursing programs in the fall, spring and summer as cohorts that learn, study, and support each other. Expert nursing faculty guide the cohorts in classroom, simulation and clinical experiences to prepare the student to become licensed nurses who provide safe, quality nursing care. The program emphasizes the value of a diverse student population that reflects the cultural diversity of health care clients. Both practical nursing and the associate degree program are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, (3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000) and approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/registered-nurse-adn for more information.

A flexible schedule is required and will be defined by the college/clinical agencies’ needs. The schedule will include different shifts (day or evening) and weekends.

Program Accreditation

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, State Board of Nursing for South Carolina Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Dr., Suite 202, Columbia, SC 29210, (803) 898- 4550.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, (404) 975-5000

Upon completion of the PN program, the graduate is eligible to take the national Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Upon completion of the RN program, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Entrance Requirements

In addition to the college’s admission requirement, specific admission criteria to the Associate Degree Nursing Program includes:

SAT Minimum 500 Reading and 580 Math (No more than 3 years old)
OR
ACT Minimum score of 20 English and 24 Math (No more than 3 years old)
OR
Completion of an associate degree, baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited school with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 AND completion of pre-requisites for the ADN or PN nursing program maintain a 2.75 grade point average
OR
Completion of the prerequisite courses. The following criteria is required to qualifying for the nursing program using the prerequisite courses:

Must obtain a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.75 on prerequisite courses
Must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course
Must NOT repeat any course in the curriculum more than once
Must NOT repeat more than 2 pre-nursing courses
A “W” (withdrawal) counts as an attempt or a repeat with the exception of “Ws” awarded in Spring, Summer, and Fall 2020 and Spring and Summer 2021 *Due to COVID-19, “Ws” awarded during these semesters WILL NOT count as an attempt NOR count against students in future semesters

Additional Requirements

Part I
Once above criteria has been met the student will:

Submit an online Nursing Department Application
If qualified, submit a Merit Application
Receive an Invitation to attend Nursing Orientation - Part I
Attend Part I Nursing Orientation
To reserve a seat in the nursing program student must pay a $100 non-refundable deposit
Nursing department will notify of the admission start date

The following general education courses are required with NUR courses or before entering NUR 134 or NUR 201. A grade of “C” or higher is required.

ENG 101, MAT 120, PSY 201, PSY 203, *BIO 210, *BIO 211, *BIO 225
All BIO courses must be completed within five years of entering the nursing program

Part II

Qualified applicants will complete and submit health physical requirement, required immunizations, CPR certification, drug screen, and a criminal background check is required before Part II Orientation
Attend Part II Orientation
Begin nursing program

Applicants must have and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA for all Midlands Technical College course work for progression through the nursing curriculum.

Pre-nursing students, effective Fall 2020, will be in the AAS.GEN.HLC3 Major.

The Nursing Student Handbook outlines other policies relevant to students in the program.

Special Requirements

Students who have been accepted into the college and are waiting for acceptance into the nursing program will be considered Pre-Nursing.

Students are required to take and pass the comprehensive competency exams each semester while in the nursing program and at the end of the nursing program. If the student is not successful in the comprehensive competency exams, remediation is mandatory for progression in the nursing program.

A negative drug screen is required for clinical placement experiences. Students may be subject to random drug screens throughout the program.

Criminal background checks are required for clinical placement. Students may be subject to additional clinical background checks based on clinical affiliate requirements.

Any student convicted of a crime or felony must contact the South Carolina Board of Nursing to determine eligibility for taking the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

Students in nursing courses are required to attend nursing courses and clinical experiences during the weekday, weekends, and evening hours.

Progression

All courses in the curriculum must be passed with a grade of “C” or better. Courses may be repeated only once to obtain a grade of “C” or better. Students must pass math competency tests throughout the program. Students must have satisfactory clinical performance in every clinical nursing course.

To progress in the curriculum, the student must meet the specified academic performance standards set forth below:

Obtain the program grade point average (GPA) required by the Nursing Department, not to drop below a 2.0
Obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course
Repeat no course in the ADN curriculum more than once (NUR and general education courses) with the exception of NUR 131
Repeat no more than 2 curriculum courses (NUR only) within the ADN program with the exception of NUR 131
For NUR 131: two failing grades (grade of D, F, W, or WF) will result in termination from the nursing program
A withdrawal (W) awarded since spring 2018 counts as an attempt or a repeat
Grades below a “C” and withdrawals that appear on transcripts from other institutions will be counted as an attempt or a repeat *This applies if both attempts are from other institutions, or if one attempt is from another institution and one attempt is from Midlands Technical College

Students who withdraw from or receive a grade lower than a “C” in any clinical nursing course must seek readmission to the program in order to repeat the course. A student may be readmitted on a space available basis and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 prior to having failed the course.

Attempts include W, WF, D, and F. Readmission is based on space availability and eligibility. The dropped, withdrawn or failed course must be successfully completed before the student can take another nursing course.

Students who have not completed a nursing clinical course within the last nine months are required to validate knowledge for previously completed clinical nursing courses.

CPR certification and TB skin testing must be kept current in order to remain in the program.

The Nursing Student Handbook further outlines progression policies in the nursing program.

**Requirements above exclude the Nursing Assistant Certificate.

Nursing Assitant Certificate

The Nursing Assistant Certificate provides students with a foundation in health care careers, communication, soft skills, computers, and anatomy and physiology. Students will develop basic nursing skills required of nursing assistants in skilled health care settings, such as activities of daily living, vital signs, eating, elimination, and safety measures. Instructional methods will be varied including classroom, online/hybrid, simulation/virtual reality, and clinical rotations. Skills taught in this program are those listed as required for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination. Successful completion of this exam and listing on the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry are required to work as a Certified Nursing Aide in South Carolina. The Nursing Assistant Certificate will be the foundation of stackable, short-term, entry-level certificates in the health care arena.

Employment opportunities in South Carolina include positions in places such as hospitals, skilled nursing home facilities, long-term care facilities, hospice and home health care. Related careers include patient care technicians, personal care aides and rehabilitation aides/assistants.

Special Requirements

Students must receive a grade of “C” or better on all Nursing Assistant certificate courses. Students must pass a final comprehensive exit examination to graduate from the program. Students may not repeat Nursing Assistant certificate courses more than once, nor may they progress to the next semester until that course is passed. Students may repeat only two Nursing Assisting courses.

Students will rotate through extended care facilities, hospitals and clinics in the MTC service area for practical experience in Nursing Assisting. Students will be required to comply with regulations required by off-campus clinical sites, which might include finger printing, background checks and drug screenings. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/certified-nursing-assistant-academic-certificate for more information.

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, specific interview eligibility criteria for the Nursing Assistant Certificate program include:

Admission Criteria:

Documented attendance at a mandatory orientation session
Signed commitment contract
Acceptable Criminal Background Check and drug screening results
Satisfactory compliance with required medical, physical and immunization requirements
Current certification in First-Aid and CPR (American Heart for the Health Care Professional)

Major: Nursing Assistant

Certificate: Nursing Assistant (22 credit hours)		Credit Hours
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
AHS 205	Law & Ethics for Health Professions	3.0
AHS 131	Computers in Healthcare	3.0
AHS 180	Health Careers Preparation	3.0
BIO 110	General Anatomy & Physiology	3.0
ENG 160	Technical Communication	3.0
AHS 117	Care of the Patient	4.0
Total Credit Hours		22.0

Nursing (ADN)

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is designed to incorporate biological and social sciences with nursing concepts, knowledge, skills and attributes to demonstrate the nursing judgement that enables students to care for patients in a variety of clinical settings. The ADN is able to function with greater independence, in situations that are more complex and with more acutely ill patients. The ADN serves a vital role in teaching the patient about his or her condition and ways to improve his or her health. The ADN assesses the patient’s condition, develops the plan of care and makes ongoing judgments regarding the patient’s progress. Associate degree nurses have supervisory responsibilities for licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants and other health care workers. The curriculum includes classroom instruction as well as practice in simulated laboratories and various clinical settings. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/registered-nurse-adn for more information.

Major: Nursing (68 credit hours)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

A. General Education Course Requirements (20 credit hours)		Credit Hours
ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
MAT 120	Probability and Statistics	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.0
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
	Humanities Elective	3.0
Subtotal		20.0

B. Major Course Requirements (19 credit hours)		Credit Hours
NUR 134	Beginning Nursing Skills	5.0
NUR 162	Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing	3.0
NUR 155	Contemporary Nursing Practice I	6.0
NUR 235	Contemporary Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts	5.0
Subtotal		19.0

C. Additional Course REquirements (29 credit hours)		Credit Hours
BIO 225	Microbiology	4.0
NUR 131	Introduction to Pharmacology	1.0
NUR 141	Pharmacological Therapies I	2.0
NUR 158	Health Promotion for Families I	4.0
NUR 208	Health Promotion for Families II	4.0
NUR 255	Contemporary Nursing Practice II	5.0
NUR 270	Principles of Management and Leadership	1.0
NUR 215	Management of Care	5.0
PSY 203	Human Growth and Development	3.0
Subtotal		29.0
Total Credit Hours		68.0

Advanced Placement - Transition Nursing: LPN to ADN

Licensed Practical Nurses seeking advanced placement in the ADN program may be admitted to the Transition Nursing Program. LPNs seeking advanced placement must meet the following admission requirements:

Have an active unrestricted S.C. Practical Nursing license or compact (multi-state) Practical Nursing license
Have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)
Qualify for the nursing program based on the requirements at the time of applying
Take the PN Comprehensive Predictor Exam

The Nursing Student Handbook outlines other policies relevant to students in the program.

Major: Transition Nursing: LPN to ADN (50 credit hours)

A. General Education Course Requirements (27 credit hours)		Credit Hours
ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
MAT 120	Probability and Statistics	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
PSY 203	Human Growth and Development	3.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.0
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
BIO 225	Microbiology	4.0
	Humanities Elective	3.0
Subtotal		27.0

Major Course Requirements (7 credit hours)		Credit Hours
NUR 162	Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing	3.0
NUR 203	Transition for the LPN	1.0
NUR 201	Transition Nursing	3.0
Subtotal		7.0

Additional Course Requirements (17 credit hours)		Credit Hours
NUR 131	Introduction to Pharmacology	1.0
NUR 208	Health Promotion for Families II	4.0
NUR 215	Management of Patient Care	5.0
NUR 255	Contemporary Nursing Practice II	5.0
NUR 270	Principles of Management and Leadership	1.0
Subtotal		16.0
Total Credit Hours		50.0

Practical Nursing (PN)

The Practical Nursing program is designed to help students develop basic nursing skills in medical, surgical, obstetrical and pediatric nursing. The role of the practical nurse focuses on the technical skills, general knowledge and judgment necessary to organize and provide caring interventions to patients with commonly occurring medical conditions. The practical nurse participates in health promotion/maintenance activities for the individual in the context of the family. The practical nurse is prepared to provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the South Carolina Board of Nursing under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and/or other health care provider. The course of study balances classroom instruction with relevant clinical experience and provides the opportunity for students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective practitioners of practical nursing. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/practical-nursing-lpn for more information.

The Nursing Student Handbook further outlines progression policies in the nursing program.

Major: Nursing (44 credit hours)

Diploma: Applied Science

A. General Education Course Requirements (9 credit hours)		Credit Hours
ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
MAT 102 OR MAT 120	Intermediate Algebra OR Probability and Statistics	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
Subtotal		9.0

B. Major Course Requirements (19 credit hours)		Credit Hours
NUR 134	Beginning Nursing Skills	5.0
NUR 155	Contemporary Nursing Practice I	6.0
NUR 235	Contemporary Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts	5.0
PSY 203	Human Growth and Development	3.0
Subtotal		19.0

C. Additional Course Requirements (16 credit hours)		credit hours
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.0
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
NUR 141	Pharmacological Therapies I	2.0
NUR 158	Health Promotion for Families I	4.0
NUR 131	Introduction to Pharmacology	1.0
NUR 166	Issues in Practical Nursing	1.0
Subtotal		16.0
Total Credit Hours		44.0

Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedic)

The goal of the Paramedic Program is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

The paramedic curriculum meets or exceeds the national standard curriculum for paramedic education and includes classroom, online, and experiential learning to immerse the student in the environment of pre-hospital emergency care. The program covers an array of topics necessary to prepare the student to pass the national registry exam, including: EMS operations, Medical Emergencies, Trauma Emergencies, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Cardiology, and the psychomotor skills that accompany each topic area.

The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP Executive Office). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status; it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation Standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT’s Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.” Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/emergency-medical-technology-paramedic-0 for more information.

To contact CoAEMSP Executive Office:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, all candidates entering the initial Paramedic course must meet the following requirements:

Have earned a High School Diploma or GED
Be 18 years of age by the start of the program
Have a current BLS CPR card
Be physically able to perform all the tasks required in the program, and have approved documentation of a health physical
Maintain state and national registry certification as an EMT for the duration of Paramedic courses (EMS 150 and beyond)
Place into Program English and Math or equivalent placement score via college placement exam
Complete a Criminal Background Check
Interview with Program Staff
Comply satisfactorily with required medical, physical, and immunizations

Students who already have an EMT or Paramedic credential may qualify for advanced placement into this program and should contact an academic and career advisor.

Major: Emergency Medical Technology (61 credit hours)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

A. General Education Course Requirements (17 credit hours)		Credit Hours
COL 106	Skills for College Success	1.0
MAT 155	Contemporary Mathematics	3.0
ENG 160	Technical Communications	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
BIO 112	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4.0
PHI 115	Contemporary Moral Issues	3.0
Subtotal		17.0

B. Major Course Requirements (44 credit hours)		Credit Hours
EMS 110	Emergency Medical Technician	5.0
EMS 150	Intro To Advanced Care	5.0
EMS 151	Paramedic Clinical I	2.0
EMS 216	Principles of Rescue	4.0
EMS 230	Advanced Emergency Medical Care I	5.0
EMS 231	Paramedic Clinical II	2.0
EMS 232	Paramedic Internship I	2.0
EMS 240	Advanced Emergency Medical Care II	5.0
EMS 242	Paramedic Internship II	2.0
EMS 270	NREMT Review	4.0
EMS 271	Advanced Emergency Operations	4.0
EMS 272	Paramedic Capstone	4.0
Subtotal		44.0
	Total	61.0

C. Additional Recommended Courses (12 credit hours)		Credit Hours
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
BIO 210*	Anatomy and Physiology	4.0
BIO 211*	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0

*BIO 210 and BIO 211 can be taken in place of BIO 112

Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedic) Certificate

Certificate: Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedic) (39 credit hours)		Credit Hours
EMS 150	Intro To Advanced Care	5.0
EMS 151	Paramedic Clinical I	2.0
EMS 216	Principles of Rescue	4.0
EMS 230	Advanced Emergency Medical Care I	5.0
EMS 231	Paramedic Clinical II	2.0
EMS 232	Paramedic Internship I	2.0
EMS 240	Advanced Emergency Medical Care II	5.0
EMS 242	Paramedic Internship II	2.0
EMS 270	NREMT Review	4.0
EMS 271	Advanced Emergency Operations	4.0
EMS 272	Paramedic Capstone	4.0
Total Credit Hours		39.0

Community Pharmacy Technician

The Community Pharmacy Technician Certificate provides pharmacy technician training with an application to community practice. The program teaches students proper pharmacy operations under the supervision of registered pharmacists. The curriculum combines classroom, online and experiential learning with duties carried out by pharmacy technicians in preparing drugs, filling prescriptions, pricing, completing patient profiles, performing drug calculations, maintaining controlled substances inventories and performing other pharmacy-related activities.

Midlands Technical College is accredited for Pharmacy Technician training by the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/community-pharmacy-technician for more information.

Special Requirements

Acceptable admissions criteria

Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results
Current CPR certification at time of program entry
Completed medical forms and immunization records
Preadmissions interview by the Pharmacy Technician Admission Committee
High school diploma or equivalent
Placement in curriculum level courses

Other recommendations

High school or college credits in mathematics/science (algebra, biology, chemistry)
Computer skills/keyboarding skills

Certificate: Community Pharmacy Technician (22 credit hours)		Credit Hours
PHM 101	Introduction to Pharmacy	3.0
PHM 110	Pharmacy Practice	4.0
PHM 113	Pharmacy Technician Math	3.0
PHM 114	Therapeutic Agents I	3.0
PHM 124	Therapeutic Agents II	3.0
PHM 152	Pharmacy Technician Practicum I	2.0
PHM 164	Pharmacy Technician Practicum II	4.0
Total Credit Hours		22.0

Phlebotomy Certificate

The Phlebotomy certificate will provide the student with a foundation in health care careers, communication, soft skills, computers, and anatomy and physiology. Students will develop the basic skills necessary to perform phlebotomy procedures utilized in hospital settings, clinical facilities, and physician’s offices. Instructional methods will be varied including classroom, lab, online/hybrid, simulation/virtual reality, and clinical rotations, during which students will have comprehensive clinical experiences in medical laboratory specimen collections, transport, storage, and basic test procedures.

The Phlebotomy certificate may be an extension of the Nursing Assistant Certificate and Cardiac Care Technician to earn stackable, short-term, entry-level certificates in the health care arena. Upon completion of this certificate, the student will be eligible to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. Upon successful completion of this exam, the student will be able to work as a certified phlebotomist.

Employment opportunities in South Carolina include positions in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctor’s offices. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/phlebotomy-academic-certificate for more information.

Special Requirements

Students must receive a grade of “C” or better on all Phlebotomy certificate courses. Students must pass a final comprehensive exit examination to graduate from the program. Students may not repeat certificate courses more than once, nor may they progress to the next semester until that course is passed. Students may repeat only two Phlebotomy certificate courses.

Students are required to purchase a uniform, name tag and other supplies needed for lab/clinic.

Students will rotate through hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories and clinics in the MTC service area for practical experience in Phlebotomy. Students will be required to comply with regulations required by off-campus clinical sites, which might include finger printing, background checks and drug screenings.

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, specific interview eligibility criteria for the Phlebotomy Certificate program include:

Admission Criteria

Documented attendance at a mandatory orientation session
Acceptable Criminal Background Check and drug screening results
Satisfactory compliance with required medical physical and immunization requirements
Signed commitment agreement
Current certification in First-Aid and CPR (American Heart for the Health Care Professional)

Certificate: Phlebotomy (23 credit hours)		Credit Hours
ENG 160	Technical Communications	3.0
AHS 180	Health Careers Preparation	3.0
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
AHS 131	Computers in Healthcare	3.0
BIO 110	General Anatomy and Physiology	3.0
AHS 141	Phlebotomy for the Health Care Provider	3.0
AHS 205	Ethics and Law for Allied Health Professions	3.0
AHS 142	Phlebotomy	2.0
Total Credit Hours		23.0

Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Program

The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical health-care worker who administers patient treatment programs under the supervision of a physical therapist. The assistant works to relieve pain and/or increase function in patients via therapeutic application of heat, cold, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, exercise, gait, and functional activity.

Clinical experience is provided in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation agencies, schools, private offices, and long-term care facilities.

The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum is configured sequentially to allow the student to complete the general education courses in a flexible format. During this time, the student can complete not only the academic requirements needed for the associate degree but can also complete the observation requirements and all necessary documentation required prior to interviewing for the technical portion of the degree. Movement into the technical portion is dependent on successful completion of general education coursework and additional specific admissions requirements found below.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Midlands Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/physical-therapy-assistant for more information.

Special Requirements

Specific Interview Eligibility Criteria for to the Physical Therapist Assistant program technical portion include:

Attendance of a mandatory Information session, held first Wednesday of every month (except January or holiday)
Completion of 20 or more total hours of PT clinic observation (10 of which must be in an acute care hospital setting) and submission of MTC PTA program observation forms with student observation reflection paper
Completion of Pre-Requisite courses with adherence to the Health Sciences “Course Repeat Policy,” “Course Acceptance Timeframe Policy” and earning a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in the qualified Pre-Requisite courses
Submission of the required application materials by the due dates published on the program website

Specific Admission Requirements to the Physical Therapist Assistant program technical portion include:

Current enrollment as an MTC student, having participated in a student specific PTA advising appointment with assigned adviser
Successful interview by the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Admissions Committee
First-aid and CPR certification
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results
Satisfactory compliance with required medical, physical, and immunizations

*Prior to the interview, students are strongly encouraged to prepare by reviewing the website and all printed information regarding the program. Students who do not matriculate into the technical portion due to an unsuccessful interview will not be permitted to re-apply.

Progression

All Physical Therapist Assistant Pre-Requisite courses must be completed with a “C” or higher in order to progress into the technical portion of the curriculum. No more than two Pre-Requisite courses may be repeated, and no course may be repeated more than once. The repeat policy is applied to coursework taken both at MTC and at other colleges. All PTA program technical portion curriculum courses must be completed with a “C” or higher on the first attempt or the student will not progress further.

Readmission

Students who withdraw or who are unable to continue due to grades may apply for readmission. Readmission is not guaranteed. Students may re-enter the program only once and must repeat all technical coursework.

Major: Physical Therapist Assistant (70 credit hours)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

A. General Education Course Requirements (27 credit hours)

Semester 1		Credit Hours
COL 106	Skills for College Success	1.0
ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology	4.0
PHI 115**	Contemporary Moral Issues	3.0
Subtotal		14.0

Semester 2		Credit Hours
MAT 120	Probability and Statistics	3.0
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
SPC 205	Public Speaking	3.0
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
Subtotal		13.0

*Pre-Requisite courses may be taken in the above layout or as chosen by the student.
**While PHI 115 is strongly recommended, a different qualified humanities course may be taken instead.

B. Major Technical Portion Course Requirements (43 credit hours)

Semester 3 (Fall Semester)		Credit Hours
PTH 101	Physical Therapy Professional Preparation	2.0
PTH 204	Physical Therapy Functional Anatomy and Application	5.0

Semester 4 (Spring Semester)		Credit Hours
PTH 202	Physical Therapy Modalities	4.0
PTH 206	Therapeutic Procedures	2.0
PTH 221	Pathology I	2.0
PTH 222	Pathology II	2.0
PTH 225	Electrotherapy	2.0

Semester 5 (Summer Semester)		Credit Hours
PTH 252	Clinical Practice I	2.0
PTH 226	Therapeutic Exercises	3.0
PTH 244	Rehabilitation	4.0

Semester 6 (Fall Semester)		Credit Hours
PTH 253	Clinical Practice II	3.0
PTH 266	Physical Therapy Practicum I	6.0
PTH 276	Physical Therapy Practicum II	6.0
Subtotal		43.0
Total Credit Hours		70.0

*The technical portion of the PTA program courses are offered in the sequence as listed above and can only be taken after acceptance into the technical portion of the PTA program, which follows the Interview and an offer of admittance.

Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant Certificate (Cooperative Program)

Occupational Therapy’s purpose is to promote improvement of health and self-sufficiency. The field involves evaluating patients’ abilities and disabilities and establishing goals and methods of treatment. Treatment methods include light handicrafts, sports, vocational skills and training to overcome specific disabilities. Typical activities include helping a patient with a disability find activities that encourage growth and development, helping a patient with a neurological handicap overcome poor coordination and communication, or helping a senior citizen adjust to the special problems of aging and maintaining optimum physical function.

Midlands Technical College works cooperatively with Greenville Technical College (GTC) to offer the first year of the two-year GTC associate degree program. Students must make direct application to Greenville Technical College to complete their degree requirements. Completion of Phase I does not guarantee admission to Phase II.

Special Requirements

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, specific admissions criteria to the Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant program include:

Acceptable admission criteria:

TEAS V (Sept 2014-Present): Composite 60 (reading 70, mathematics 68, science 47) and placement into ENG 101
OR
SAT 910 (minimum critical reading 430) valid through 3//2019; and placement into ENG 101
OR
SAT 990, EBRW- 470, and placement into ENG 101
OR
ACT 19 (minimum verbal 18, mathematics 23) and placement into ENG 101
OR
Successful completion of the Pre-Requisite Courses with a 2.5 GPA and a “C” or higher in each course
OR
An Associate degree or higher

Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/pre-occupational-therapy-assistant for more information.

Admission to the first phase of the program at Midlands Technical College does not guarantee admission to the second phase at Greenville Technical College. Selection for admission for the limited positions held for Midlands Technical College students is based on weighted admission score ranking within the MTC cohort completing Phase I and meeting the Greenville Technical College application deadlines.

Interested students should review admission information for the OTA Program on the Greenville Technical College website.

Major: Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant

		Credit Hours
ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
AHS 102	Medical Terminology**	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I **	4.0
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II **	4.0
MAT 120 OR MAT 110	Probability and Statistics OR College Algebra	3.0
PSY 212	Abnormal Psychology	3.0
PSY 203	Human Growth and Development	3.0
SPC 205	Public Speaking	3.0
SPC 209	Interpersonal Communications	3.0
	Approved Humanities Elective*	3.0
Total Credit Hours		35.0

*RECOMMENDED HUMANITIES: Ethics or Philosophy are recommended humanities; however, any college transferable humanities will be accepted.
**Course should not be taken until the student has an approximate date for program entry. This course is valid for 3-5 years, depending on the grade earned - (See Health Sciences admission requirements)
For more information and programmatic advisement, interested students should contact the Midlands Technical College Health Sciences Advisor who is the liaison for this program with Greenville Technical College.

Radiologic Technology Degree Program

Radiographers (X-ray technologists) assist radiologists (MDs) in performing examinations of the body to rule out or confirm and identify fractures or disease. To accomplish this, radiographers must be well-trained in using highly technical X-ray equipment and applying specialized techniques. Radiographers study human anatomy and physiology, pathology, exposure techniques, positioning, fluoroscopic procedures, radiation protection, trauma and mobile radiography. Elective topics in radiation therapy, ultrasound, C.T. and MRI are also provided.

The Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and by the S.C. Radiation Quality Standards Association. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/radiologic-technology for more information.

Graduates are eligible to take the ARRT examination. Upon successful completion, students receive the designation of Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R).

Required rotations through various hospitals, offices, trauma centers and immediate care areas of radiology are scheduled for certain days. Evenings and weekends are scheduled by the program to enhance their clinical education experience. These rotations are required.

Special Requirements

Students are required to purchase and maintain a set of standard white royal blue uniforms, laboratory coats, white shoes and a name pin (approximate cost of $450), radiography books and manuals (approximate cost of $1100) and membership fees in professional organizations (approximate cost of $35).

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, specific eligibility and admissions criteria to the Radiologic Technology program are:

Pre-application considerations:

High school diploma or equivalent
High school or college credits in mathematics/science (recommended)
Completion of pre-requisite courses

Pre-Interview Requirements - Maintaining Eligibility:

Attend information session
Complete two clinical observations
Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all math, science, and technology courses without repeating a course more than once
Maintain 2.5 GPA in the RAD general education courses

Acceptable admission criteria:

Compliance with the program’s dress code and personal appearance policies found in the program’s website
- The Program Policy and Procedure Manual can be reviewed at the library at either the Airport Campus or the Beltline Campus or online on our website
Successful formal interview following an information session and observations
Satisfactory compliance with required medical physical and immunization requirements
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results

Merit Admissions

A merit admission opportunity is available for certain highly qualified applicants on their first attempt which will permit interviewing in advance of the chronologically determined interview eligibility date. Information about merit admission and program information can be found on the program’s website.

Major: Radiologic Technology (74 credit hours)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

A. General Education Course Requirements (17 credit hours)		Credit Hours
COL 106	Skills for College Success	1.0
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
MAT 155	Contemporary Mathematics	3.0
PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.0
PHI 115	Contemporary Moral Issues	3.0
Subtotal		17.0

B. Major course Requirements(57 credit hours)		Credit Hours
RAD 101	Introduction to Radiography	2.0
RAD 102	Patient Care Procedures	2.0
RAD 153	Applied Radiography I	3.0
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
ENG 160*	Technical Communications	3.0
Subtotal		14.0

B. Major course Requirements (57 credit hours) (continued)		Credit Hours
RAD 130	Radiographic Procedures I	3.0
RAD 110	Radiographic Imaging I	3.0
RAD 155	Applied Radiography II	5.0
RAD 235	Radiography Seminar I	1.0
Subtotal		12.0

B. Major course Requirements (57 credit hours) (continued)		Credit Hours
RAD 136	Radiographic Procedures II	3.0
RAD 165	Applied Radiography III	5.0
Subtotal		8.0

B. Major course Requirements (57 credit hours) (continued)		Credit Hours
RAD 121	Radiographic Physics	4.0
RAD 258	Advanced Radiography I	8.0
Subtotal		12.0

B. Major course Requirements (57 credit hours) (continued)		Credit Hours
RAD 220	Selected Imaging Topics	3.0
RAD 268	Advanced Radiography II	8.0
Subtotal		11.0
Total Credit Hours		74.0

Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all math, science and technology courses. No course may be repeated more than once, and no radiology course may be repeated.

Advanced Certification in Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Radiology

This program provides academic and clinic training to credentialed radiologic technologists seeking to expand into cardiac interventional or vascular interventional radiology procedures and prepares students with the knowledge needed to pass the credentialing examination. Technologists can work directly with a cardiologist or radiologist in life-saving procedures.

Students must be credentialed radiologic technologists before they enter this program. They will need to pass two credentialing exams at the end of the program to work in this advanced and specialized area.

Major: Advanced Certification in Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Radiology

Certificate: Advanced Certification in Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Radiology (25 credit hours)		Credit Hours
RAD 114	Radiographic Imaging Fundamentals II	2.0
RAD 205	Radiographic Pathology	2.0
RAD 210	Radiographic Imaging III	3.0
RAD 230	Radiographic Procedures III	3.0
RAD 236	Radiography Seminar II	2.0
RAD 256	Advanced Radiography I	6.0
RAD 257	Advanced Radiography II	7.0
Subtotal		25.0

Respiratory Care Degree Program

Respiratory Care is a health specialty relating to the diagnosis, treatment, preventive and rehabilitative care of individuals suffering from deficiencies, diseases, trauma, and abnormalities affecting the process of breathing. They are trained to be members of the highly technical life support teams, patient educators and rehabilitation specialists. The Respiratory Care curriculum has a variety of program options sequenced to offer the student the greatest flexibility in achieving their career goals. Students may at any time complete pre-requisite courses which includes all the general education and related courses (English, math, anatomy and physiology, integrated science, etc.) required by the curriculum. The student can take all or part of these courses prior to taking the professional courses. The student determines the length of time they want to spend in this phase before applying for the next phase (Phase II).

Clinical Phase may be started only in the fall semester and completes the technical or professional training. Here, students study respiratory care procedures and concepts in class, laboratory and clinical facilities. The curriculum blends classroom, laboratory and hospital experience. Much of the time is spent in supervised patient-care learning while working with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and other members of the health care team at clinical sites.

The Respiratory Care program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Students graduating from the Respiratory Care program are eligible to take the National Board Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple Choice Examination and the Clinical Simulation Examination given by the NBRC. Upon successful completion of these registry examinations, graduates are designated as Registered Respiratory Therapists. Graduates from the program are eligible to apply to the South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners for state licensing. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/respiratory-care for more information.

Special Requirements

Students in the program are required to purchase and maintain two monogrammed uniforms, two lab coats, white shoes, stethoscope and a watch at an approximate cost of $225.

Students are required to join the professional association (AARC) at the student rate of $50 and attend some workshops and scheduled professional meetings at their own expense (approximately $150/year).

Students must earn at least a “B” in BIO 112 on the first attempt. Students must attain a grade of at least a “C” in all other respiratory care, mathematics and science courses to successfully complete the program. Students may not repeat mathematics, science and/or major courses more than once and are permitted to repeat no more than two different curriculum courses.

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, specific eligibility and admissions criteria to the Respiratory Care program are:

Acceptable admissions criteria:

Respiratory care information session and hospital observation as notified by the Admissions Office
Successful program interview scheduled after completion of the hospital observation
Health form completed and turned in prior to start of first semester of classes
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results
First aid and CPR Certificates - A Community and Basic Life Support CPR for Adults and Children certificate from the American Red Cross or Heart Association is due before entry into the first respiratory class and must be current (within 3 months of starting the program)
Satisfactory compliance with required medical, physical, and immunizations

Individual evaluations may be given to applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria. Students must have a clinical observation before being interviewed.

Merit Admissions

A merit admission opportunity is available for highly qualified applicants. Information can be found on the program website.

Major: Respiratory Care (73 credit hours)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

A. General Education Course Requirements (17 credit hours)		Credit Hours
COL 106	Skills for College Success	1.0
ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
BIO 112	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4.0
MAT 102	Intermediate Algebra	3.0
PST 201	General Psychology	3.0
PHI 115	Contemporary Moral Issues	3.0
Subtotal		17.0

B. Major Course Requirements (56 credit hours)		Credit Hours
RES 101	Introduction to Respiratory Care	3.0
RES 121	Respiratory Skills I	4.0
RES 246	Respiratory Pharmacology	2.0
RES 160	Clinic	1.0
PHS 115	Integrated Science	4.0
Subtotal		14.0

B. Major Course Requirements (56 credit hours) (continued)		Credit Hours
RES 125	Cardiopulmonary Physiology	2.0
RES 131	Respiratory Skills II	4.0
RES 244	Advanced Respiratory Skills	4.0
RES 150	Clinical Applications I	4.0
Subtotal		14.0

B. Major Course Requirements (56 credit hours) (continued)		Credit Hours
RES 110	Cardiopulmonary Science I	2.0
RES 204	Neonatal/Pediatric Care	3.0
RES 152	Clinical Applications II*	3.0
Subtotal		8.0

B. Major Course Requirements (56 credit hours) (continued)		Credit Hours
RES 235	Respiratory Diagnostics	4.0
RES 241	Respiratory Care Transition	1.0
RES 111	Pathophysiology	2.0
RES 275	Advanced Clinical Practice I	5.0
Subtotal		12.0

B. Major Course Requirements (56 credit hours) (continued)		Credit Hours
RES 232	Respiratory Therapeutics	2.0
RES 242	Advanced Respiratory Care Transition	1.0
RES 277	Advanced Clinical Practice II	5.0
Subtotal		8.0
Total Credit Hours		73.0

*Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements

Recommended Additional Courses		Credit Hours
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
AHS 141	Phlebotomy	3.0
AHS 145	Electrocardiography	2.0
AHS 156	Electrocardiography Practicum	1.0
BIO 115	Microbiology	3.0
BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.0
BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.0
CHM 105	General Organic and Biochemistry	4.0

Surgical Technology

Surgical Technologists are integral members of the operating room team. They work in cooperation with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, direct patient care during all phases of surgery. Surgical Technologists prepare and sterilize instruments and surgical supplies, assist physicians during surgical procedures, ensure necessary equipment is properly maintained and available when needed, handle surgical specimens, maintain a sterile atmosphere in the operating room environment and complete necessary paperwork related to surgical procedures.

The comprehensive Surgical Technology program offers students the opportunity to prepare for entry-level positions as Surgical Technologists. The three-semester curriculum gives students a balanced set of experiences in the classroom, laboratory and clinical setting. Students are trained in procedures, aseptic (sterile) techniques, medical equipment nomenclature, human anatomy and physiology, physics, robotics, and pharmacology for the operating room. Graduates of the program may be employed in a variety of areas such as the operating room, labor and delivery, physicians’ offices, cath labs, and outpatient surgery centers.

The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP), on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/surgical-technology for more information.

Graduates of the program are required to sit for the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists.

Special Requirements

Students are required to purchase and maintain blue scrub suits, white shoes, white hose, a name pin and protective eye wear at an approximate cost of $180.

Students must attain a grade of “C” or better in all required curriculum courses to complete the program successfully. All courses in the curriculum may be repeated no more than once to obtain a grade of “C” or better. No more than two curriculum courses may be repeated. All Surgical Technology courses must be taken in the appropriate sequence.

In addition to the college and Health Sciences Department admission requirements, specific eligibility and admissions criteria to the Surgical Technology program include:

Acceptable Admissions Criteria:

Successful interview by the Surgical Technology Admission Committee
Must be 17 years of age by date of program entry
Certification in Basic First-aid and BLS Infant, Child, Adult CPR
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results
Satisfactory compliance with required medical, physical, and immunizations

Major: Surgical Technology (49 credit hours)

Diploma: Applied Science

A. General Education Course Requirements (17 credit hours)		Credit Hours
COL 106	Skills for College Success	1.0
ENG 160	Technical Communications	3.0
AHS 102	Medical Terminology	3.0
BIO 112	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4.0
BIO 115	Basic Microbiology	3.0
MAT 155	Contemporary Mathematics	3.0
Subtotal		17.0

B. Major Course Requirements (23 credit hours)		Credit Hours
SUR 101	Introduction to Surgical Technology	5.0
SUR 103	Surgical Procedures I	4.0
SUR 102	Applied Surgical Technology	5.0
SUR 104	Surgical Procedures II	4.0
SUR 110	Introduction to Surgical Practicum	5.0
Subtotal		23.0

C. Additional Course Requirements (9 credit hours)		Credit Hours
SUR 114	Surgical Specialty Practicum	7.0
SUR 120	Surgical Seminar	2.0
Subtotal		9.0
Total Credit Hours		49.0

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Major: Cardiac Care Technician (25 credit hours)

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Major: Expanded Duty Dental Assisting (49 credit hours)

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Medical Assisting Certificate

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Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate

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Major: Transition Nursing: LPN to ADN (50 credit hours)

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Major: Emergency Medical Technology (61 credit hours)

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