Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

HealtH ProFessionsNURSINGSCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGYThe Science Laboratory Technology—Histotechnology OptionAAS degree program s desgned to prepare students wth the essentalsklls, technques and specalzed competences requred nthe field of histotechnology. Histotechnicians assist pathologists inpreparng tssues removed n surgery or autopsy for mcroscopcevaluaton and are needed n ndustry, government facltes,health care nsttutons, and research nsttutons. Upon successfulcompleton of ths program, the student wll graduate from HarfordCommunty College and wll be elgble to take the NatonalRegistry Examination for certification in histotechnology.SURGICAL TECHNOLOGYThe AS degree in Nursing s desgned to prepare students forMaryland State lcensure elgblty and to obtan entry-level postonswth an opportunty for career advancement. Graduates ofthe Chesapeake College/MGW Nursng Program are accountable,adaptable generalsts prepared wth the knowledge and sklls toenter the practce of nursng n a varety of settngs and contnuestudy at the baccalaureate level.The LPN to RN Transition Option provdes a unque opportuntyfor qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN) to enter the NursingProgram wth advanced standng once admsson and generaleducaton requrements have been met.The Certificate in Surgical Technology program s desgned toprepare students to become ntegral members of the surgcal team.Students who successfully complete ths program wll be elgbleto sit for the national certification exam offered by The NationalBoard of Surgcal Technology and Surgcal Assstng.Students who successfully complete the AS n Nursng, may beelgble to contnue takng courses to complete ther bachelor’sdegree through Stevenson Unversty at the Center for AlledHealth. Students should work closely wth the ChesapeakeCollege Transfer Counselor n schedulng classes.PHLEBOTOMYThe Letter of Recognition in Phlebotomy s desgned to preparestudents for the Amercan Socety of Phlebotomy Techncans(ASPT) Certification and for employment as hospital phlebotomistsor n any professon that employs phlebotomsts.PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTThe Physical Therapist Assistant AAS degree program preparesstudents to provde physcal therapy servces accordng to the planof care developed by the physcal therapst. Graduates are elgbleto take the state lcensng exam.Ths program s offered through the Chesapeake Area Consortumfor Hgher Educaton. Students complete ther general educatoncourse work at Chesapeake College, ther professonal tranng atAnne Arundel Communty College, and ther clncal nternshplocally.RADIOLOGIC SCIENCESThe Radiologic Sciences AAS degree program s desgned toprepare graduates for entry-level radography employment nhosptals, outpatent clncs, physcans’ offices, and other healthcare settngs. Graduates who have completed program requrementswll be elgble to wrte the certfyng examnaton gven bythe American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Certificationby the ARRT s requred for Maryland lcensure.116