The Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Care provides the student with a broad foundation in respiratory care and is designed to prepare the student to master clinical competencies and prepare for all of the roles of a respiratory therapist.
The Endoscopic Technician provides the student with the practical skills necessary for employment. The program is composed of selected college credit courses offered within the Associate in Science degree in Surgical Services.
The College Credit Certificate in Surgical Technology Specialist provides the student with the practical skills necessary for employment. The program is composed of selected college credit courses offered within the Associate in Science degree in Surgical Technology.
The Pre-Sonography advising track of the Associate in Arts degree presents the prerequisite courses of the Associate in Science in Sonography degree along with the requirements of the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts degree.
The Pre-Radiography advising track provides students with a broad foundation in developing and mastering basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of current radiographic practice and prepares students to seek employment in radiography practice.
The Pre- Veterinary Technology advising track of the Associate in Arts degree presents the prerequisite courses of the Associate in Science in Veterinary Technology degree along with the requirements of the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts degree.
The Pre- Physical Therapist Assistant advising track provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of technical health care and prepares students to seek employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
The Pre-Registered Nurse advising track of the Associate in Arts degree presents the prerequisite courses of the Associate in Science in Registered Nurse degree along with the requirements of the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts degree.
The College Credit Certificate in Health Care Services provides the student with the practical skills necessary for careers as Health Care Services supervisor assistants in medicine and health service management.
The College Credit Certificate in Healthcare Informatics Specialist provides the student with the practical skills necessary for careers as entry level Healthcare Informatics Specialists.
The College Credit Certificate in Central Supply Technician provides the student with the practical skills necessary for employment. The program is composed of selected college credit courses offered within the Associate in Science degree in Surgical Technology.
The Associate in Science degree in Surgical Technology provides the student with a broad foundation in theoretical concepts and clinical competencies of current surgical practice and prepares the student to seek employment in surgical technology.
Provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree for students who want to become a Physical Education Teacher.
The BAS degree in Business and Management concentration in Health Care Management provides access to the student who already has skills in a health care provider field and wishes to advance to higher level supervisory and management positions in health care. The upper-level coursework in this concentration broadens the student’s knowledge in health care management practices and prepares the student for supervisory and management opportunities within his or her chosen field.
The Pre-Physical Therapy advising track of the Associate in Arts degree presents the prerequisite courses of the Associate in Science in Physical Therapy degree along with the requirements of the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts degree.
The curriculum provides the first two years of college education for students seeking admission to a school of pharmacy.
The program as outlined below is intended to give the student the first two years of a four-year program leading to a bachelor’s degree in nursing and will satisfy the requirements of most baccalaureate nursing programs. In some instances, however, it is necessary for the student to take the entire program at the institution granting the nursing degree. Since requirements of colleges vary, students should obtain a catalog of the college to which they plan to transfer and consult with the dean of the intended nursing program in order to make the best choice of courses in junior college.
The curriculum provides the first two years of college education for science majors seeking a baccalaureate degree followed by postgraduate work in a professional school.
The curriculum provides the first two years of college education leading to transfer to a Florida school offering a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology.
Prepares the students to perform safe nursing care as a practical nurse under the direction of a Registered Nurse or a licensed physician. Entry-level skills are acquired through classroom instruction and supervised experience in the laboratory and hospital. The program completers are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
Prepares the students to perform safe nursing care as a practical nurse under the direction of a Registered Nurse or a licensed physician. Entry-level skills are acquired through classroom instruction and supervised experience in the laboratory and hospital. The program completers are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
This advanced certificate is designed for the registered nurse who has had no previous experience in critical care. At the completion of this course, it is expected that the nurse will be able to practice independently at the beginning level in a high acuity setting. Course content includes knowledge and skills required to provide nursing care to patients with multisystem disorders.
The Nursing faculty believes that associate in science degree nursing graduates contribute necessary, unique and skilled competencies to the health care system. The Department of Nursing’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities for students seeking to enter the healthcare arena and to meet the healthcare needs of the community. Classes and clinical experiences are offered day, evenings and/or weekends. Graduates will be eligible to apply to the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to prepare graduates of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs, who already hold a Registered Nursing (RN) license,
This Career and Technical Certificate program trains participants in the basic and supporting skills of the phlebotomist. Skills will include: blood specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, safety and patient relations.
Pharmacy Technicians are trained Health Care professionals who work in both institutional and community pharmacy settings under the supervision of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and are accountable to the supervising pharmacist who is legally responsible through state licensure for the care and safety of patients served by the pharmacy.
The four semester certificate program is designed to provide those responsible for pre-hospital emergency care the opportunity to become skilled in advanced life support measures.
The Medical Information Coder/Biller program provides the student with the technical skills necessary to code medical diagnosis, procedures and services provided for reimbursement in a wide variety of settings including hospital outpatient, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics and physician offices.
This one-year certificate program prepares students for employment as Medical Assistants and 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).
The program is designed to provide an opportunity for persons interested in pre-hospital emergency care to become skilled in basic emergency care to save lives and reduce injury. The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS, has approved Pensacola State College as a training center for EMT and Paramedic.
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as electrocardiograph aides, electrocardiograph technicians, EKG technicians or other jobs requiring knowledge of how to perform a 12-lead EKG and recognize a cardiac emergency. Course content includes an understanding of normal cardiac function, relationship of EKG markings to normal function, preparing a patient mentally and physically, setting up equipment properly, recognizing cardiac emergencies, interpersonal skills, overview of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient care techniques, medical instrumentation, cardiovascular drugs, interpretation of monitoring and testing results, medical ethics, cardiac wellness and rehabilitation, safe/efficient work practices, CPR and employability skills.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography AS two-year curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of sonographic examinations.
Graduates are encouraged to pursue registry and are eligible to sit for the American Registry for Radiologic Technology (ARRT) sonography exam upon graduation. The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is another national registry that graduates can qualify for by different pathways. The information packet has more information about registration.
The 23-month full-time curriculum has been designed to assist students in developing and mastering basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of current radiography practice. Graduates receive an AS Degree in Radiologic Technology and are eligible to sit for the national examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The physical therapist assistant is a skilled technical health care worker who, under the supervision of a registered physical therapist, carries out a planned patient care program. Duties of the physical therapist assistant include: training patients in exercise and activities of daily living; conducting treatments utilizing special equipment; assisting in performing tests, evaluations and treatment procedures; and observing the patient’s responses and reporting to the supervising physical therapist
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Pharmacy Management expands on the curriculum of the Pharmacy Technician Applied Technical Diploma to prepare students for careers as Pharmacy Technician Specialists. Students can enroll directly into the A.S. degree program or transition from the Pharmacy Technician ATD program.
Health Services Management graduates work in the administrative support areas of the health field. Positions include professional duties in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, pharmaceutical firms and doctor’s offices. Health Services Management professionals have little or no direct patient contact, but provide business and administrative services “behind the scenes” by managing insurance, payroll, patient admissions, billings, regulatory reports, marketing, auxiliary services and other similar administrative functions.
The two-year degree provides a student with the technical skills necessary to prepare, analyze, and maintain health information required by the patient, health facility and public. The program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the national qualifying examination offered through AHIMA for certification as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Completes the academic progress of a graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Program and a Paramedic Certificate with 16 hours of General Education courses.
A two-year curriculum designed to prepare students to master clinical competencies and prepare the students of all of the roles of a dental hygienist. Graduates receive an AS degree in dental hygiene and are eligible to sit for the state board examination in any state in which they desire to practice.
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