Overview
Offered at the Piedmont Summerville Site.
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Length of Program: |
Four Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
61-65 |
Program Description: Professions (AHP) offers flexibility in tailoring the curriculum to suit the individual academic and career objectives of each student. This program entails the completion of a range between 61-65 semester credit hours, comprising 15 hours of general education requirements and 49 hours allocated to healthcare-related occupation courses. These areas of concentration encompass comprehensive healthcare programs that underscore both the theoretical foundations and practical applications crucial for successful entry into the healthcare workforce. Upon graduation, students will possess a solid foundation and relevant skills to excel in various healthcare roles. By working closely with a faculty advisor, students can strategically select courses from specific areas of concentration that align with their desired career trajectory in the healthcare field.
High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program. For more information regarding this process, please contact the Admissions Office at (706) 771- 4028. Refer to program related deadlines. Employment Opportunities: This curriculum offers adaptable, yet targeted coursework designed to equip students for key roles in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector. With its comprehensive cross-disciplinary approach, graduates of this program can pursue a multitude of promising career paths.
Credentialing (Required): Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the certification exam for their individual specialization.
- Medical Assisting students are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assisting (CMA) AAMA examination.
- Pharmacy Technology students are eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam which is given by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
- Practical Nursing students are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) examination
Students must first have the credential for medical assisting, pharmacy technology, or practical nursing to be admitted into this program.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Piedmont Summerville - Medical Assisting - Spring Semester Admission
PROGRAM NAME: Allied Health Professions - Practical Nursing Pathway
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science
CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville Day Program
Year 1 Semester 1
*See the Curriculum Outline for Humanities/Fine Arts Course Options.
Year 1 Semester 2
| BIOL 2114 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB II | 1 |
XXXX XXXX
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| GUIDED ELECTIVE* | 3 |
Year 1 Semester 3
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| ALHS 1090 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES | 2 |
XXXX XXXX
| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
Year 2 Semester 1
Year 2 Semester 2
Practical Nursing - Piedmont Summerville - Spring Semester Admission
PROGRAM NAME: Allied Health Professions
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science
CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville Day Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
*See the Curriculum Outline for Humanities/Fine Arts Course Options.
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 2 Spring Semester