Pre-Nursing Preparatory Certificate (PNPC) – 30 Semester Hours

The Pre-Nursing Preparatory Certificate program provides a structured curriculum for students wishing to apply for admission to the Associate Degree in Applied Science Nursing program. Completion of the certificate prepares the student for application but does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Health Science.

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program.

*Recommend Humanities/Fine Arts Electives: ART 101, ART 105, HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 201, HIS 202, HIS 222, MUS 105, PHI 101, PHI 110, SPC 210, and THE 101

The Massage Therapy Program is an entry-level training program for students interested in becoming a massage therapist or for health care providers wishing to expand their range of clinical skills and knowledge. The Massage Therapy program prepares graduates to work in direct client care settings to provide manipulation (massage) of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress, and to promote health and wellness.

Employment opportunities may be found in health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, medical offices, nursing homes, spas, health and sports clubs, hotels/resorts, cruise ships, and private practice.

Upon successful completion of the Massage Therapy Certificate, students are eligible to apply to take the Federation of States Examination (MBLEx) before applying for a South Carolina license. Note: South Carolina licensure eligibility may be denied to applicants with criminal convictions. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCBTMB Specialty Certificate for Integrative Healthcare.

Admission Requirements

• Students must meet the general admission requirements to the College as well as requirements for all Health Sciences students listed at the beginning of the Health Sciences program section of this catalog.
• The Massage Therapy Program has limited enrollment and students are admitted annually in the fall semester.
• Applicants will be accepted as they submit completed applications to the program manager until all seats are filled.
• Qualified applicants must have completed all developmental courses prior to acceptance into the massage therapy courses (MTH).
• Qualified applicants must submit completed physical examination forms provided by the Health Sciences Division and proof of up-to-date vaccinations by the designated deadline.
• Must maintain current BLS for Health Care Provider certification through the American Heart Association. Online certification/recertification will not be accepted.
• Must maintain current documentation of tuberculin skin testing.
• Students must submit information and fees for background checks and toxicology screenings by the designated deadline conducted through a facility selected by the College.

Progression Standards – After Program Entry

Failure to meet progression standards results in suspension from the program.

• After admission, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 program GPA on program curriculum courses at Central Carolina Technical College in order to progress.
• Must earn a minimum of a “C” or higher in each required curriculum course for the program. Students may retake program curriculum courses completed with less than a “C” one time only.
• Must successfully complete all components of a course (theory and clinical) in order to pass the course. Students who fail to complete a component will receive a grade of “F” for the course regardless of the time in the semester and are not eligible to receive a “W” or “WA” through the withdrawal process.
• Students must complete all course requirements within two years of starting date of first clinical course (MTH 120).
• Students are limited to two attempts at successful completion of any massage therapy program (including Central Carolina Technical College). A withdrawal “W”, “WA” or “WF” constitutes an attempt in a massage therapy (MTH) course and will count as one attempt to complete the program.
• Must maintain current BLS for Health Care Provider certification through the American Heart Association. Online certification/recertification will not be accepted.
• Must maintain current documentation of tuberculin skin testing.
• Students must purchase and maintain professional liability insurance with the College.
• Students must obtain one sixty-minute professional massage therapy session from a licensed massage therapist.
• Students may be required to purchase a portable massage table during the first semester. Prices vary starting at approximately $450; however students may be given permission to use the massage therapy lab outside of class time to complete assignments.

This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Health Science.

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:

The Medical Assisting Diploma in Applied Science program prepares graduates to assist other health care professionals in offices and/or other medical settings and perform delegated administrative and clinical duties in accordance with respective federal and state laws governing such actions, activities, and ethical standards.

Upon successful completion of the Medical Assisting program, the graduate is eligible to take the Certification exam as a RMA (Registered Medical Assistant-American Medical Technologists) and/or as a CMA (AAMA), (Certified Medical Assistant- American Association of Medical Assistants). Note: Certification examination eligibility may be denied to applicants with criminal convictions.

The Central Carolina Technical College Medical Assisting Diploma program 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), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775

The Central Carolina Technical College Medical Assisting Diploma program has had the following outcomes:

• Program completion/retention rate of 95% for the August 2019 admission cohort.
• Job placement rate of 85% for the August 2019 graduates.
• Medical assisting national certification examination passage rate of 94% for the August 2019 graduates.

Program Goals

The Central Carolina Technical College Medical Assisting Diploma program employs the following core indicators as measures of the effectiveness of the program:

1. The educational program will meet or exceed the standards of Central Carolina Technical College, SBTCE, SACSCOC, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
2. To prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.
3. 70 percent of those entering the program will graduate at the end of one and one half times the program length.
4. 70 percent of graduates will be employed in the field or continue in an educational program within 6-9 months of graduation.
5. 80 percent of graduates will rate the overall program as satisfactory.
6. 80 percent of employers will rate the graduate of the program as satisfactory.
7. 70 percent of graduates will pass the credentialing examination Certified Medical Assistant-CMA (AAMA) (American Association of Medical Assistants) and/or Registered Medical Assistant-RMA (American Medical Technologists) the first time taken.
8. 50 percent of Medical Assisting graduates will participate in national credentialing examinations: Certified Medical Assistant-CMA (AAMA) (American Association of Medical Assistants) and/or Registered Medical Assistant-RMA (American Medical Technologists).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the Medical Assisting program, graduates will be able to:

1. Practice safe examination room techniques and laboratory procedures commonly used in physician’s office and ambulatory facilities in compliance with regulatory agencies. (Success Measurement: Satisfactory Practicum Evaluation of Student-MED 156)
2. Demonstrate the principles of pharmacology, drug therapy, and safe administration of medication. (Success Measurement: Successful Competency Assessments of Medication Administration-MED 114 and Satisfactory Practicum Evaluation of Student-MED 156)
3. Communicate effectively and accurately, demonstrating respect for individual diversity while adapting for individual’s understanding. (Success Measurement: Successful Competency Assessments of Communication-MED 114, MED 115 & Satisfactory Practicum Evaluation of Student-MED 156)
4. Provide effective and accurate education to patients regarding their prescribed plan of care. (Success Measurement: Successful Competency Assessments of Communication-MED 114 & Satisfactory Practicum Evaluation of Student-MED 156)
5. Perform medical office administrative duties, manage patient/electronic health records, complete medical forms, transmitting information utilizing medical office software/equipment. (Success Measurement: Successful Competency Assessments of Administrative Skills-MED 107 & Satisfactory Practicum Evaluation of Student-MED 156)
6. Employ the principles and practices of basic financial procedures, billing procedures and medical office management. (Success Measurement: Successful Competency Assessments of Basic Practice Finances-MED 107 & Satisfactory Practicum Evaluation of Student-MED 156)
7. Provide safe and appropriate assistance to patients regarding signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common diseases in the medical office. (Success Measurement: Satisfactory Practicum Evaluation of Student-MED 156)
8. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors appropriate for professional and academic settings while performing administrative and clinical skills in simulated and medical facility environments. (Success Measurement: Successful Competency Assessments-MED 107, MED 115 & Satisfactory Practicum Evaluation of Student-MED 156)

Admission Requirements

• Students must meet the general admission requirements and graduation requirements for all Health Sciences students listed at the beginning of the Health Sciences program section of this catalog.
• Students must be graduates of an accredited high school or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• The Central Carolina Technical College registrar must have receipt of all official transcripts (including high school and all regionally accredited institutions for desired course transfer).
• Qualified applicants must have completed all developmental courses prior to acceptance.
• Completion and grade of “C” or higher in AHS 102 (Medical Terminology).
• Completion and grade of “C” or higher in BIO 112 (Basic Anatomy and Physiology).
• Completion and grade of “C” or higher in CPT 101 (Introduction to Computers).
• Completion and grade of “C” or higher in ENG 101 (English Composition I) or ENG 165 (Professional Communications).
• Completion and grade of “C” or higher in MAT 155 (Contemporary Mathematics).
• Qualified Applicants must submit completed physical examination forms provided by the Health Sciences Division and proof of up-to-date vaccination by the designated deadline.
• Qualified applicants must submit results of annual tuberculin skin test (TST) and current BLS (Basic Life Support – Provider) by the American Heart Association. Online BLS (Basic Life Support – Provider) certification/recertification will not be accepted.
• Students must submit information and fees for background checks and toxicology screenings by the designated deadline conducted through a facility selected by the College.
• Medical Assisting courses have a limited enrollment and students are admitted annually. For entrance into the Medical Assisting courses, students must complete the Medical Assisting Diploma program Admission Eligibility Verification and Application form with the Medical Assisting Program Manager.
• Applications will be accepted into the Medical Assisting courses until the Friday before classes begin.

Progression Standards – After Program Entry

Failure to meet progression standards results in suspension from the program.

• After admission, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 program GPA on program curriculum courses at Central Carolina Technical College in order to progress.
• Must earn a minimum of a “C” or higher in each required curriculum course for the program. Students may retake courses completed with less than a “C” one time only.
• Must successfully complete all components of a course (theory, clinical, drug calculation proficiency) in order to pass the course. Students who fail to complete a component will receive a grade of “F” for the course regardless of the time in the semester and are not eligible to receive a “W” or “WA” through the withdrawal process.
• Students must complete all course requirements within two years of starting date of first clinical course (MED 114).
• Students are limited to two attempts at successful completion of the medical assistant program. A withdrawal “W”, “WA” or “WF” constitutes an attempt at a MED course and will count as one attempt to complete the program.
• Students must maintain current BLS (Basic Life Support – Provider) and annual tuberculin skin test (TST) to remain in the program.

Transfers or Readmissions

• The student who has been unsuccessful (received a grade of “D”, “F”, “W”, “WA”, or “WF”) or has withdrawn once from the Medical Assisting Diploma program at Central Carolina Technical College must request admission/readmission to the program with the Medical Assisting Program Manager. Students may apply for readmission to the program, based on space availability, and AHS 107 and all Medical Assisting (MED) courses over two years old must be repeated with a “C” or higher.
• The student who has been unsuccessful (received a grade of “D”, “F”, “W”, “WA”, or “WF”), did not complete a pre-or co-requisite course, or did not progress in the Medical Assisting Diploma program at Central Carolina Technical College more than once will be dismissed from the program. However, students may petition the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences for special consideration if they have extenuating circumstances. The final decision for an exception rests with the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• The student seeking transfer must meet all admission requirements and upon request submit syllabi, course outlines, and catalog from the former institution to the department for review. Transfer evaluations are considered on an individual basis.
• The student seeking transfer or readmission must follow specific guidelines to ensure theoretical knowledge and clinical competencies are current.

Additional Notes

*BIO 210 and BIO 211 may take the place of BIO 112.

*MAT 101 may take the place of MAT 155.

This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Health Science.

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

MED 156, Clinical Experience I, has a flexible schedule. Students may be required to attend classes between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:

The Medical Record Coding Certificate program is designed to prepare health information professionals who focus on medical record management with an emphasis on procedural and diagnostic coding for reimbursement of professional services performed in healthcare facilities. The program includes medical terminology, human disease process, pharmacology, medical billing, procedural and diagnostic coding and medical records regulations. Upon successful completion of the Medical Record Coding Certificate program, the student may be eligible to take the certification examinations administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Medical Record Coding is a completely ONLINE certificate program.

Admission Requirements

• Must meet the general requirements and graduation requirements for all Health Sciences students listed at the beginning of the Health Sciences program section of this catalog.
• Students must be graduates of an accredited high school or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate
• The Central Carolina Technical College registrar must have receipt of all official transcripts (including high school and all regionally accredited institutions for desired course transfer).
• Must meet computer competency required for placement in online courses.
• Qualified applicants must have completed all developmental and prerequisite courses prior to acceptance into the health information management courses (HIM).
• The Medical Record Coding Program has limited enrollment and students are admitted annually in the fall semester.
• Acceptance into the health information management courses is contingent upon students completing the Medical Record Coding application form and submitting it to the Medical Record Coding Program Manager.
• Applicants will be accepted as they submit completed applications to the program manager until all seats are filled.
• No student may apply to more than one Health Sciences program at at time.

Progression Standards – After Program Entry

Failure to meet progression standards results in suspension from the program.

• After admission, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 program GPA on program curriculum courses at Central Carolina Technical College in order to progress.
• Must earn a minimum of “C” or higher in each required curriculum course for the program. Students may retake courses completed with less than a “C” one time only.
• Must successfully complete all components of a course (theory, practicum) in order to pass the course. Students who fail to complete a component will receive a grade of “F” for the course regardless of the time in the semester and are not eligible to receive a “W” through the withdrawal process.
• Students are limited to two attempts at successful completion of any medical coding program (including Central Carolina Technical College). A “D”, “W”, “WA”, or “WF” constitutes an attempt at the MRCO program and will count as one attempt to complete the program.
• Withdrawal “W” constitutes an attempt at a HIM course and will count as one attempt to complete the program.
• Students must complete all course requirements within two years of starting date of first HIM course (HIM 103).

*BIO 112 or BIO 210 & 211 will satisfy the requirement of HIM 104.

This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Health Science.

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:

The Inpatient Medical Coding Certificate program is designed to prepare Health Information Professionals by focusing on procedural and diagnostic coding for reimbursement of professional services performed in inpatient facility settings. The program includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, inpatient procedural coding (ICD-10-PCS) and diagnostic coding (ICD-10-CM) as well as medical regulations. Upon successful completion of the Inpatient Medical Coding Certificate program, the student is eligible to take the certification examinations administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). In order to complete the AMCO program students who have successfully completed the MRCO program need only take HIM 225 and HIM 250. The AMCO program is presented 100% online and is supported with a wide variety of methods and opportunities for direct contact with the program manager and instructors.

Inpatient Medical Coding is a completely ONLINE certificate program.

Admission Requirements

• Meet the general admission requirements and graduation requirements for all Health Sciences students listed at the beginning of the Health Sciences program section of this catalog.
• Students must be graduates of an accredited high school or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• The Central Carolina Technical College registrar must have receipt of all official transcripts (including high school and all regionally accredited institutions for desired course transfer).
• Meet computer competency required for placement into online courses.
• Qualified applicants must have all developmental and prerequisite courses prior to acceptance into the Inpatient Medical Coding program.
• The Inpatient Medical Coding Program has limited enrollment and students are admitted annually in the fall semester.
• Qualify for acceptance by either successful completion of the MRCO program or previous employment as a medical coder within the last two years.
• Students’ acceptance into the program is contingent upon completion and submission of the AMCO application form to the Program Manager. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are submitted.
• Applications will be accepted into the AMCO program until all seats are filled.

No student may apply to more than one Health Sciences program at a time.

Progression Standards – After Program Entry

Failure to meet progression standards results in suspension from the program.

• After admission, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 program GPA on program curriculum courses at Central Carolina Technical College in order to progress.
• Must earn a minimum of “C” or higher in each required curriculum course for the program. Students may retake courses completed with less than a “C” one time only.
• Must successfully complete all components of a course (theory, practicum) in order to pass the course. Students who fail to complete a component will receive a grade of “F” for the course regardless of the time in the semester and are not eligible to receive a “W” through the withdrawal process.
• Students are limited to two attempts at successful completion of any medical coding program (including Central Carolina Technical College). A “D”, “W”, “WA”, or “WF” constitutes an attempt at the AMCO program and will count as one attempt to complete the program.
• Students must complete all course requirements within two years from the start date of the AMCO program.

*BIO 112 or BIO 210 & 211 will satisfy the requirement of HIM 104.

This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Health Science.

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:

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The Computer Technology Associate Degree in Applied Science program provides students with the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to use state-of-the-art computer systems to solve business and information systems related problems. The program focuses on problem-solving and decision-making using microcomputers and associated technology. The curriculum includes two certificate programs consisting of advanced courses in the areas of programming and cybersecurity and a concentration in networking. These advanced courses allow students to choose a specific career path in the information systems field.

The utilization of popular microcomputer word processing, database, spreadsheet, and specialized software packages is required for successful completion of the microcomputer courses. Programming courses in Visual BASIC, Python, Node, JS, Java and JavaScript are also included in the curriculum. To complement the language development courses, students must successfully complete studies in operating systems, Internet communications, database design and management, and computer systems management. Upper-level courses in the curriculum include both the theory and hands-on application of data communications technology, local area networks (LANs), programming, web development, and systems analysis and design procedures. Authorized certification course materials (MOS, Network+, A+, MTA, OCA, MCTS, MCITP, and CCNA) are used in a variety of the courses. Students are encouraged to obtain appropriate professional certifications.

Career opportunities include computer operator, hardware/software technician, application programmer, programmer/analyst, network manager, network administrator, applications specialist, web specialist, end-user support technician, information security analyst or help-desk specialist.

The Computer Technology Associate Degree Program requires at least a grade of “C” in all of the courses offered within the CMPT curriculum for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: CPT and IST.

Certificate Programs and Concentration(s)
Prior to the beginning of the fall semester of their second year of study, students in consultation with their advisor, should choose a certificate program or concentration as an area of specialization.

This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Information Technology

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives listed under the General Education Courses in your current catalog.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:

The Natural Resources Management Associate Degree in Applied Science program is designed to prepare students for a career in the management and protection of natural resources. Success in this field requires the technician to have a broad background in the biological and agricultural sciences as well as manual skills. This is achieved through a balance between classroom time, distance learning, and outdoor learning activities. Successful graduates will know the proper use, development, conservation, and management of wildlife, wetlands, and woodlands and the ecosystems that support them.

Students can take the entire program online, but those looking for hands-on experiential learning can take the Technicians Skills courses. This series of classes require hands-on labs held at select locations throughout the semester. The student discuss these options with their advisor at the beginning of the program of study.

Career opportunities exist with landowners; local, state, and federal agencies; and private industry engaged in the development and wise stewardship of natural resources. Students in this program. have flexible education options for transfer to four-year degree programs and entry directly into the field as technicians.

This program is an online program.

*PHI 110 Ethics

**NRM 260 is the program capstone course and requires final assessment of program outcomes.

This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Agriculture and Food & Natural Resources.

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program prepares graduates to function as competent registered nurses who are caring and sensitive to diversity and use critical thinking and technology to provide care in structured settings for patients and their families/significant others. Throughout the program, the student has planned clinical experiences to complement classroom learning and to enhance skills in the application of nursing principles and associated technology. The scheduling of clinical experiences varies throughout the nursing program.

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Central Carolina Technical College at the Health Sciences Center located in Sumter, South Carolina is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone (404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of nursing, 110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, SC 29210, Phone (803) 896-4300, https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/To apply for RN licensing in South Carolina, a graduate must complete an application to include an Affidavit of Eligibility indicating lawful presence in the United States.

Requirements for the program are subject to change without notice in order to meet requirements of the South Carolina LLR Board of Nursing, the South Carolina Technical College System, and ACEN.

Successful completion of the ADN program does not guarantee licensure to practice as a registered nurse.

Application Deadline

The Associate Degree Nursing program has a limited competitive enrollment and students must apply with their academic advisor by the deadline.

• Fall Admission – May 31
• Spring Admission – August 31

NOTE: If the deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline date is the next business day.

Admission Criteria

• Graduate from an accredited high school or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Meet the general enrollment requirements of Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) and the requirements for Health Sciences students.
• Submit all official transcripts (including high school and all regionally accredited institutions) to the Student Records Office no later than two weeks prior to the admission deadline. Transcripts must be received by May 15 or August 15.
• Meet one of the following three entry options.
  1. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): 500 (Evidenced Based Reading and Writing) and 530 Math and placement into BIO 210, ENG 101, and MAT 110 or MAT 120.
  2. The American College Test (ACT): 22 composite and placement into BIO 210, ENG 101, and MAT 110 or MAT 120.
  3. The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS): “Proficient”, “Advanced” or “Exemplary” and completion of 17 credit hours (BIO 210, BIO 211, ENG 101, MAT 110 or MAT 120, and PSY 201) with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). No grade may be lower than a “C”.

Combining test scores (SAT, ACT, or TEAS) from different dates is not allowed. Test scores older than five years are not accepted. Version 5.0 of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) may be substituted for TEAS. There may be a waiting time between repeat testing.

Admission GPA is calculated on the following prerequisite courses: BIO 210, BIO 211, ENG 101, MAT 110 or MAT 120 and PSY 201.

The general education courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Grades from all institutions are subject to this policy.

Credit awarded as “E” to a student through advanced standing will not be calculated in the admission program GPA.

The applicant will be ranked based upon scoring on the SAT, ACT or TEAS entry option.

Meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission to the program.

All NUR courses that include a laboratory/clinical practicum component may have flexible schedules. Students enrolled in NUR 221 may be required to attend a clinical preceptor practicum between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and/or 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Sunday.

Progression Standards

Failure to meet progression standards will result in suspension from the program:

• The student will maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in general education core courses and nursing courses combined.
• The student will successfully complete all components of a nursing program course (theory and clinical) to pass the course. Failing the clinical component results in a course grade of “F” regardless of the time in the semester, and the student is ineligible to receive a “W” or “WA”.
• The student will sequentially complete (without interruption) the nursing program courses over 5 semesters.
• The general education courses and nursing program courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Grades from all institutions are subject to this policy.
• A grade less than a “C”, a withdrawal (“W”, “WA”, or “WF”), failure to complete a pre- or co-requisite course, or failure to progress in the program will be considered as one semester attempt to complete nursing program course.
• The student may apply for readmission to repeat a NUR course based on space availability, as long as the nursing program is completed in 7 semesters. Any student unable to complete the program in 7 semesters, may apply for admission beginning with the first nursing course (NUR 101/NUR 106).
• The student will maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification through the American Heart Association. Online certification/recertification is not accepted.
• The student will maintain current documentation of health status according to program requirements.

Transfers or Readmissions

• The student who has been unsuccessful (received a grade of “D”, “F”, “W”, “WA”, or “WF”) or failed to progress in the program at CCTC or any other institution must request admission/readmission to the program from the Nursing Admission and Transfer Committee based on space available. The student may request special consideration from the Nursing Admission and Transfer Committee.
• The student will complete all course requirements within one and one-half times the length of the program (7 semesters) of the starting date of the first nursing course (NUR 101/NUR 106).
• For readmission, the student must have a minimum 2.0 program GPA in general education courses and nursing program courses combined.
• The student seeking transfer must meet all admission requirements and upon request submit syllabi, course outlines, and catalogs from the former institution for review. The student must request transfer from the Nursing Admission and Transfer Committee and must follow specific guidelines outlined by the committee.
• The student must complete 25% of required courses at CCTC to be eligible to receive an associate degree.

Program Outcomes

Outcome: Associate Degree Nursing Program Graduate NCLEX-RN First-Time Passing Rate Expected Level of Achievement: Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program will pass the NCLEX-RN the first-time taken at a rate equal to or above the state and national pass rates.

Year	Number Graduates Tested	Number of Graduates Passed First-Time	CCTC First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate	South Carolina First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate	National First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
2014	97	83	86%	87%	79%
2015	62	60	97%	89%	82%
2016	71	67	94%	87%	82%
2017	86	83	97%	90%	90%
2018	85	83	98%	92%	88.3%
2019	92	82	89%	83%	88.2%
2020	97	58	90.72%	90.45%	86.58%

Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Exam Statistics & Publications. Retrieved from https://www.ncsbn.org/1237.htm
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, South Carolina Board of Nursing. Retrieved from  https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/pdf/NursingPrograms/NCLEXRNPassRate.pdf

Outcome: Associate Degree Nursing Program Graduation Rate
Expected level of Achievement: 85% of the students entering the first nursing course will graduate from the Associate Degree Nursing program at the end of one and one-half time the length (3 years) allotted for the program.  (Aggregated statistics)

Semester/Year Admitted	Number Students Admitted	Number Students Admitted (Transition)	Semester/Year Graduated	Number Graduates Includes Transition	Graduation Rate
Fall 2015	65	10	Spring 2017	48	64%
Spring 2016	69	8	Summer 2017	38	49%

Semester/Year Admitted	Number Students Admitted	Semester/Year Graduated	Number Graduates (excludes transition students)	Student Graduation Rate
Fall 2016	55	Spring 2018	36	66%
Spring 2017	62	Summer 2018	39	63%
Fall 2017	72	Spring 2019	34	47%
Spring 2018	66	Summer 2019	43	65%
Fall 2018	70	Spring 2020	52	74%
Spring 2019	70	Summer 2020	36	51%
Fall 2019	66	Spring 2021
Spring 2020	70	Summer 2021
Fall 2020	48	Spring 2022

Expected level of Achievement: 70% of the students entering the program will graduate from the Associate Degree Nursing program at the end of one and one-half time the length (7 semesters) of the program. (Disaggregated statistics – Revision August 2017)

Outcome: Associate Degree Nursing Program of Graduate Employment Rate
Expected level of Achievement: 85% of graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program will be employed in nursing within 6 to 9 months of graduation.

Fiscal Year	Number of Graduates	Employed in Related Job	In-School	In-School and in Job	Unknown	Placed in Job or School	Total Percent Placed
2012-2013	67	64	3	4	0	67	100%
2013-2014	85	82	1	10	2	83	98%
2014-2015	69	66	1	2	2	67	97%
2015-2016	75	69	4	7	1	73	98%
2016-2017	83	28	0	55	0	83	100%

Source:  Central Carolina Technical College Research & I.E/Program Evaluation.
Expected Level of Achievement: 85% of graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program will be employed in nursing within 9 to 12 months of graduation.  Revision August 2017

Fiscal Year	Number of Graduates	Employed in Related Job	In-School	In-School and in job	Unknown	Placed in Job or School	Total Percent Placed
2017-2018	65	38	2	24	1	40	95%
2018-2019	73	46	1	26	0	47	99%
2019-2020	86

Source:  Central Carolina Technical College Research & I.E/Program Evaluation.

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner: Courses from one semester need to be completed prior to advancing to the next semester.

The LPN to ADN Option provides qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN) the opportunity for advanced placement into the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. The ADN program prepares graduates to function as competent nurses who are caring and sensitive to diversity, use critical thinking and technology to provide care in structured settings for patients and their families/significant others. Throughout the program, the student has planned clinical experiences to complement classroom learning and to enhance skills in the application of nursing principles and associated technology. The scheduling of clinical experiences varies throughout the nursing program.

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Central Carolina Technical College at the Health Sciences Center located in Sumter, South Carolina is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone (404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR) Board of Nursing. To apply for RN licensing in South Carolina, a graduate must complete an application to include an Affidavit of Eligibility indicating lawful presence in the United States.

Requirements for the program are subject to change without notice in order to meet requirements of the South Carolina LLR Board of Nursing, the South Carolina Technical College System, and ACEN.

Successful completion of the ADN program does not guarantee licensure to practice as a registered nurse.

Application Deadline

The program has a limited competitive enrollment and students must apply with their academic advisor by the deadline. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the next business day.

Fall Admission – May 31
Summer Admission – March 15

Admission Criteria

• Graduate from an accredited high school or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Meet the general enrollment requirements of Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) and the requirements for Health Sciences students.
• Submit all official transcripts (including high school and all regionally accredited institutions) to the Student Records Office no later than two weeks prior to the admission deadline. Transcripts must be received by March 15 and May 15.
• Completion of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam – Foundation of Nursing I (NACE I) with a minimum score of 75.

Combining NACE I scores from different dates is not allowed. Test scores older than two years will not be accepted. The test may be taken twice in a calendar year (January 1-December 31) with at least 6 months between testing. The test may not be taken more than 4 times.

• Provide proof of graduation from a state approved practical nursing program by submitting official transcripts to the Registrar.
• Provide proof of current licensure as a LPN.
• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in the following general education core courses: BIO 210, BIO 211, BIO 225, ENG 101, MAT 110 or MAT 120, PSY 201, PSY 203.

The general education core courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Grades from all institutions are subject to this policy.

Credit awarded as “E” to a student through Advanced Standing will not be calculated in the admission program GPA.

The applicant will be ranked based upon scoring of the GPA and NACE I and the county of residence.

Meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission to the program.

Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses must be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the college. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Progression Standards

Failure to meet progression standards will result in suspension from the program.

• The student will maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in general education core courses and nursing courses combined.
• The student will successfully complete all components of a nursing program course (theory and clinical) to pass the course. Failing the clinical component results in a course grade of “F” regardless of the time in the semester, and the student is ineligible to receive a “W” or “WA”.
• The student will sequentially complete (without interruption) the nursing program courses over 3 semesters.
• The general education core courses and nursing program courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Grades from all institutions are subject to this policy. • A grade less than a “C”, a withdrawal (“W”, “WA”, or “WF”), failure to complete a pre- or co-requisite course, or failure to progress in the program will be considered as one attempt to complete a nursing program course.
• The student may apply for readmission to repeat NUR 201 and NUR courses, based on space availability, as long as the nursing program is completed in 4 semesters. Any student unable to complete the program in 4 semesters, may apply for admission beginning with the first nursing course (NUR 101/NUR 106).
• The student will maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification through the American Heart Association. Online certification/recertification is not accepted.
• The student will maintain current documentation of health status according to program requirements. Transfers or Readmission

Transfers or Readmissions

• The student who has been unsuccessful (received a grade of “D”, “F”, “W”, “WA”, or “WF”) or failed to progress in the program at CCTC or any other institution must request admission/readmission to the program from the Nursing Admission and Transfer Committee, based on space available. The student may request special consideration from the Nursing Admission and Transfer Committee.
• The student will complete all course requirements within one and one half times the length of the program (4 semesters) of the starting date of (NUR 201/NUR 106/NUR 170).
• For readmission, the student must have a minimum 2.0 program GPA in general education core courses and nursing courses combined.
• The student who has been unsuccessful (received a grade of “D”, “F”, “W”, “WA”, or “WF”), did not complete a pre- or co-requisite course, did not progress in the Nursing Program (more than twice) at CCTC, will be dismissed from the program.
• The student seeking transfer must meet all admission requirements and upon request submit syllabi, course outlines, and catalogs from the former institution for review. The student must request transfer from the Nursing and Transfer Committee and must follow specific guidelines outlined by the committee.
• The student must complete 25% of required courses at CCTC to be eligible to receive an associate degree.

Additional Notes

The student may challenge up to 7 credit hours from the following NUR courses. All prerequisites for challenge courses must be met prior to approval for challenge. A course may only be challenged one time.

Prior to NUR 201:
Nur 106 – Pharmacologic Basics in Nursing Practice

Following successful completion of NUR 201 and NUR 106:
NUR 214 – Mental Health Nursing
NUR 220 – Family Centered Nursing

Credit for the following courses will be substituted after successful completion of NUR 201 with a “C” or higher. Students are eligible to repeat NUR 201 once.
NUR 101 – Fundamentals of Nursing
NUR 120 – Basic Nursing Concepts
NUR 210 – Complex Health Problems

Program Outcomes

Outcome: Associate Degree Nursing Program Graduate NCLEX-RN First-Time Passing Rate
Expected Level of Achievement: Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program will pass the NCLEX-RN the first-time taken at a rate equal to or above the state and national pass rates.

Number of Students Admitted to LPN to ADN Option (Transition)

Year	Number of Graduates Tested	Number of Graduates Passed First-Time	Central Carolina Technical College First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
2016	14	14	100%
2017	13	13	100%
2018	13	12	92%
2019	15	15	100%
2020	10	8	80%

Source:
National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Exam Statistics & Publications. Retrieved from https://www.ncsbn.org/7285.htm
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, South Carolina Board of Nursing. Retrieved from http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Nursing/index.asp?file=NurPrograms.htm

Outcome: Associate Degree Nursing Program Graduation Rate
Expected level of Achievement: 70% of the students entering the program will graduate from the Associate Degree Nursing program at the end of one and one-half time the length (4 semesters) of the program. (Revision: August 2017)
LPN to ADN (Transition) Option Cohort

Semester/Year Admitted	Number Students Admitted LPN to ADN Option (Transition)	Semester/Year Graduated LPN to ADN Option (Transition)	Number Graduates LPN to ADN Option (Transition)	LPN to ADN Option (Transition) Graduation Rate
Spring 2017	8	Spring 2018 Summer 2018	5	63%
Fall 2017	9	Summer 2018 Spring 2019	5	56%
Spring 2018	11	Spring 2019 Summer 2019	6	55%
Fall 2018	11	Summer 2019 Spring 2020	10	91%
Summer 2019	8	Spring 2020 Summer 2020	5	63%
Fall 2019	11	Summer 2020 Spring 2021
Fall 2020	10	Summer 2021 Spring 2022

Outcome: Associate Degree Nursing Program Graduate Employment Rate: Expected Level of Achievement: 85% of graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program will be employed in nursing within 9 to 12 months of graduation. (Revision: August 2017)
LPN to ADN (Transition) Option Cohort

Fiscal Year	Number of LPN to ADN OptionGraduates (Transition)	Employed in Related Job	In-School	In-School and in job	Unknown	Placed in Job or School	Total Percent Placed
2016-2017	13	13	0	4	0	13	100%
2017-2018	15	13	0	2	3	15	100%
2018-2019	8	5	0	3	0	8	100%
2019-2020	21

Source:  Central Carolina Technical College Research & I.E/Program Evaluation.

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Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner. Courses from one semester need to be completed prior to advancing to the next semester.

The General Technology Associate Degree program is intended for students who find it necessary to design a program to meet specific individual needs. It is to be used sparingly and should not be used in lieu of an approved major. To enroll in the General Technology program, the student must meet with an assigned advisor to determine a curriculum plan. Acceptance into the program must be approved by the appropriate department chair.

60-84 Semester Hours

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Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

• General Education Core Courses – Minimum of 15 Credit Hours (See Graduation/Program Completion Requirements in the General Information Section)
• Primary Technical Specialty Courses – Minimum of 21 Credit Hours
• Secondary Technical Specialty Courses – Minimum of 12 Credit Hours
• Additional Technical Courses – Minimum of 12 Credit Hours

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Major in General Technology (GNTC), Associate Degree in Applied Science Secondary Technical Specialty in Fire Science

60 Semester Hours

Central Carolina Technical College will award exemption credit for Certification Training from the National Fire Academy or the South Carolina Fire Academy. Up to 24 hours of exemption credit will awarded based on the criteria set forth by the South Carolina Technical College System. Exemption credit will be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science Major in General Technology after the first semester of successful college course work and used to satisfy the Secondary Technical Specialty and Additional Technical Course requirements. The other coursework necessary to complete the associate degree will be determined by the advisor in consultation with the student and defined in an individual Student Program Plan.

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Major in General Technology (GNTC), Associate Degree in Applied Science Secondary Technical Specialty in Electrical Lineworker

60 Semester Hours

Central Carolina Technical College will award exemption credit for Certification Training from the Northwest Lineman College. Up to 24 hours of exemption credit will be awarded based on the criteria set forth by the South Carolina Technical College System. Exemption credit will be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science Major in General Technology after the first semester of successful college course work and used to satisfy the Secondary Technical Specialty and Additional Technical Course requirements. The other coursework necessary to complete the associate degree will be determined by the advisor in consultation with the student and defined in an individual Student Program Plan.