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.
Program Contact:
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.
**Departmental Approved Elective: BIO 225, BIO 240, CHM 110, PSY 203, PSY 208, PSY 212, and SOC 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 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 and vaccinations as required by the clinical facilities.
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.
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) have partnered to offer the profession’s first Specialty Certificate in Massage Therapy for Integrative Healthcare. View the brochure here. The Specialty Certificate in Massage Therapy for Integrative Healthcare will be available to current and future students enrolled in CCTC’s 960-hour Massage Therapy program. Upon ...
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:
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).
To prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.
70 percent of those entering the program will graduate at the end of one and one half times the program length.
70 percent of graduates will be employed in the field or continue in an educational program within 6-9 months of graduation.
80 percent of graduates will rate the overall program as satisfactory.
80 percent of employers will rate the graduate of the program as satisfactory.
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.
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:
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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).
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 155 ( Communications I).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Pharmacy Technician Certificate Curriculum is a formal academic training program that prepares individuals to become pharmacy technicians. These allied health professionals assist and support licensed pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications and other health care products to patients. Under the direction of a pharmacist, the pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions, in compliance with specific policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care for their patients.
Pharmacy technicians are in high demand in health care and in the pharmaceutical industry. Job opportunities for pharmacy technicians are good, especially for those with previous experience, formal training, or certification, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Possible career opportunities for pharmacy technicians include a variety of practice environments including hospital, infusion, and long term care, and mail-order, chain and community pharmacy services. Pharmacy technicians work in computerized, clean, organized, well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas. Most of their workday is spent on their feet. They may be required to lift heavy boxes or to use stepladders to retrieve supplies from high shelves.
Pharmacy technicians often have varying work schedules that include nights, weekends, and holidays. In facilities that are open twenty-four hours a day, such as hospital and mail order pharmacies, technicians may be required to work nights. Many technicians work part time.
The South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act (administered by the S.C. Board of Pharmacy) requires all pharmacy technicians desiring state certification to (1) pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)- a national exam, (2) complete 1000 hours of practice (up to 400 clinical training hours in an educational program are recognized) under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and (3) provide proof of completion of a formal academic pharmacy technician training program that is nationally accredited.
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), 500 East-West Highway, Suite 900 Bethesda, MD 20814, Phone (866) 279-0681, www.ashp.org and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), 190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60603-3499, Phone (312) 664-3574, Fax (866) 228-2631, www.acpe-accredit.org.
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 submit completed physical examination forms provided by the Health Sciences Division and proof of up-to-date vaccinations by the designated deadline.
Student must maintain current documentation of tuberculin skin testing.
Must maintain current BLS for Health Care Provider certification through the American Heart Association. Online 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 and SLED.
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program has limited enrollment. Students are admitted in the fall and in spring semester. Applicants will be accepted as they submit completed applications to the program manager until all seats are filled.
Note: Students who have one year of current work experience as a pharmacy technician in a dispensing pharmacy may be eligible to take the PHM courses in a hybrid format.
Registration and Certification
Pharmacy Technician students are required to be registered with the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (S.C. Board of Pharmacy) prior to beginning clinical rotations. This involves completing a registration application and paying a fee. The application includes the following two questions.
During the past five years, have you been treated for any condition, be it physical, mental, or emotional that could impair your ability to serve as a pharmacy technician?
During the past five years, have you been convicted of any criminal or civil charges (other than minor traffic ticket); is any legal action pending against you or are you currently on probation for any charges or legal action?
If the answer is yes to either of these questions, applicants are required to attach a full written explanation and the State Board of Pharmacy will review each situation separately to determine if applicants will be allowed in a clinical site.
The application for taking the national certification examination from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board also states that the eligibility requirements to sit for the exam includes the statement you must “have never been convicted of a felony.”
Therefore, students who have been convicted of a felony will not be eligible to take the national certification examination. Students who have been convicted of any criminal or civil charges (other than a minor traffic ticket), have any legal action pending against them, are currently on probation for any charges or legal action, or have been treated for any condition, be it physical, mental, or emotional that could impair their ability to serve as a pharmacy technician during the past five years may not be able to attend clinical rotations and cannot complete the program. Note: SC Code of Law prohibits pharmacies from employing anyone who has been convicted of a felony offense relating to a controlled substance.
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, 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 the starting date of the first pharmacy technician (PHM) course.
Students are limited to two attempts at successful completion of any PHM course, a grade less than a “C” or a withdrawal “W”, “WA” or “WF” constitutes an attempt at a PHM course and will count as one attempt to complete the program.
Students may apply for readmission to repeat a PHM course based on space availability, as long as the program is completed in 2 years. any student unable to complete the program in 2 years, may apply for readmission beginning with the first semester PHM courses.
This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Health Science.
PHM 152 and 173 have flexible schedules. Students may be required to attend classes between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through 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 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/.
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 2022 Admission – May 31, 2022
Spring 2023 Admission – August 31, 2022
Fall 2023 Admission – May 31, 2023
General Education Courses
BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
BIO 225 Microbiology (4)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
MAT 110 College Algebra (3)
or
MAT 120 Probability and Statistics (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
PSY 203 Human Growth and Development (3)
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
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.
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.
The American College Test (ACT): 22 composite and placement into BIO 210, ENG 101, and MAT 110 or MAT 120.
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 fiveCombining test scores (SAT, ACT, or TEAS) from different dates is not allowed. Test scores older than five (5) years are not accepted. Version 5.0 of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) may be substituted for TEAS. There will be a 30 day wait period between testing. The TEAS test may be taken twice in a calendar year, (January 1–December 31). Applicant may take the TEAS test no more than four (4) times.
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. Credit will be given for CNA and CMA Certification.
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 reapply for admission beginning with the first nursing course (NUR 101/NUR 106) after a 2-year wait period.
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.
Program Contact:
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 NurThe Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, (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 ADN program prepares graduates to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR) Board of Nursing, 110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, SC 29210, (803)896-4300, https://llr.sc.gov/nurse.
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.
Summer Admission – March 15, 2022 Fall Admission – March 31, 2022
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 (2) 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.
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.
Program Contact:
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.
