The ASN program is a full-time, 4 semester program that is delivered over a period of two years. General education courses are offered on multiple ATC campuses. The nursing core classes are offered on the Athens and Walton campuses, accepting up to 80 students each fall. The Walton campus will begin enrollment for fall 2022. All courses are web enhanced and taught on campus. Clinical experiences are obtained through multiple healthcare facilities. Each summer, the accelerated bridge program for qualifying LPN’s/paramedics integrate students into the fall semester as senior level students. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed GA paramedics personnel may be eligible to enroll in the accelerated bridge program that requires a minimum of three semesters to complete the nursing (RNSG) courses. The bridge program allows them to enter the second year of the nursing curriculum on a space-available basis. Interested students should contact the Admissions Office and request information on the bridge program.

Clinical experiences are present during all nursing courses with a practicum experience at the end of senior year. The practicum experience (180 hours) is hands-on learning, guided by an experienced registered nurse, and overseen by faculty. Many of our students have found this to be an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to potential employers which often leads to job offers. Our ASN graduates begin working as entry-level registered nurses (RN) once they pass the NCLEX exam. The current entry-level RN starting wage is approximately $57,000/year in the state of Georgia. There is a large diversity in workplace opportunities. For example: Settings in Hospitals, Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units, Acute Care Units, Maternal/Child Departments, and Surgical Centers.

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There are many rewarding career opportunities available in the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration industry. The Air Conditioning Technology program is designed to give students a firm knowledge and skill base necessary to begin a career in a high-demand field with many career pathways available. Students of the Air Conditioning Technology program learn in an environment where the instructors know each student and take a special interest to ensure each person has an opportunity to reach their goal.

We take a practical, applied approach in teaching the fundamentals and skills of the HVAC/R trade. Students learn a firm foundation in the principles of science required to understand refrigeration, electricity, and the thermodynamic world, while reinforcing these principles in the lab with real-world applications. The program is very hands-on, focusing on the skills that each graduate must know to be successful in the HVAC/R field. The program is very accommodating and offers flexible scheduling to allow working students and traditional students convenient options for attending classes and labs. Program instructors know each student and take a special interest to ensure each person has an opportunity to reach their goal. Graduates of the Air Conditioning Technology diploma program will be ready to begin a rewarding career installing, maintaining, and servicing systems in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The current job market is strong with many positions available for graduates to begin great careers. The Air Conditioning Technology program is designed to give students a firm knowledge and skill base necessary to begin a career in a high-demand field with many career pathways available.

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In order to design spaces successfully, interior designers must be knowledgeable in the areas of building construction, building materials, specification writing, codes, technical drawing, and business practices. Interior designers analyze problem areas, develop planning and detailed design solutions, and organize and supervise projects to full completion while maintaining attention to client needs and resources. Interior designers also work hand in hand with other building specialists. Excelling at interior design requires energy, technical proficiency, vision, and dedication. All of the hard work, however, will result in a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Interior designers are creative, imaginative and artistic. They also need to be disciplined, organized, and skilled business people. Combining knowledge with aesthetic vision, interior designers work with clients and other design professionals to develop design solutions that are safe, functional, and attractive and that meet the needs of the people using the space. As members of a service profession, interior designers’ success depends on their ability to satisfy clients. Thus, they must understand artistic and technical requirements of a project, interpersonal communication, and management strategies. Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science degree will complete an internship towards the end of their time in the program. This real world experience will connect what students are learning in their coursework to what occurs in the field. The program also features interaction with practicing professionals through guest lectures, interviews, firm tours, showroom tours, and field trips to manufacturers.

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The Dental Hygiene curriculum teaches the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills that will enable prospective dental hygienists to provide the highest quality of care to patients. It also integrates of and promotes the interrelationship between general education, biomedical science, dental science, dental hygiene science, and clinical practice components of preventative dental hygiene services

Dental Assistants are competent in the technical areas of preventative dentistry; four-handed dentistry; chair-side assisting with emphasis in diagnostics, operative, fixed prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontic procedures, endodontic procedures, and surgical and expanded functions; dental practice management; and dental radiology. Students will be placed at two-three practicum sites out in the local dental community. 

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If you didn’t finish high school, we offer free classes in each of the counties in our service area to help you prepare to take the GED test or HiSET exam. We also offer free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. These free classes help hundreds of students each year learn the skills needed to complete their high school equivalency (GED/HiSET), attain citizenship, go to college, or find a job. GED and

HiSET testing scholarships are available for those who qualifyCareer Plus HSE offers the flexibility to earn a high school equivalency (HSE) without the stress of a high-stakes test. Georgians age 21 and older without a high school diploma can acquire a basic education and high-demand workforce skills at the same time. Complete coursework to become certified in your chosen career path. Embrace the journey. Enjoy the rewards

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Students who are interested in a career in the pre-hospital healthcare environment should consider both the short-term and long-term success of a program on the National Registry of EMT’s certifying exams, as well as retention rates. Athens Technical College’s EMS programs have a long standing success in preparing students both for the exam and the field work of pre-hospital providers.

The Paramedicine program is a full-time class load and classes are currently held from 6 pm until 10 pm. Since the overwhelming majority of paramedic students are employed full-time in the industry, those classes take place around a 24/48 schedule that is common in this EMS Region. Both programs will have 3 or less all-day classes each semester.

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Cosmetology offers a wide variety of diploma and certificate options, which allow graduates to register for State Board license exams, then enter the industry in their chosen field. Career options include Master Cosmetologist (hair, skin and nails), Hair Designer (hair services), Barbering and Esthetics. Our instructor team places 100% emphasis on State Board preparation, infection control and salon services

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