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	General Sonography- CE	Midlands Technical College	15900.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description This specialty certificate trains students to become skilled dual board-registered abdominal and OB/GYN diagnostic medical sonographers. Students receive training in abdominal, OB/GYN, high-risk OB, and vascular ultrasound. Students will learn to perform a variety of exams which include abdominal, pelvic, neurology, gynecological and obstetrical ultrasounds, and venous and arterial ultrasounds. Students attend didactic lecture courses, scan lab courses and clinical rotations throughout the 15-month program. Students attend clinical rotations across South Carolina and train in facilities including: inpatient and outpatient facilities, Trauma I hospital systems, outreach hospitals and offices, high-risk OB offices, maternal fetal medicine offices, and vascular offices. The diagnostic medical sonographer is a skilled member of the imaging health care team. The sonographer must possess in-depth knowledge of ultrasonographic physics, human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The sonographer's primary job is direct patient care, which necessitates excellent interpersonal skills. As there are several specialties within the realm of ultrasound, our graduates are able to work in a variety of settings after graduation because of the diverse training provided. Procedures are performed with real-time B-mode, M-mode, and Doppler instrumentation, utilizing a transducer assembly against the anatomical part of the interest and recording the images with ancillary devices. This is a 15-month program. There is one cohort start date per year, the first week of September. Students graduate the following December. Please see an example of courses per Session in the ‘Program Outline’ section below. All courses in the curriculum must be passed with a grade of “C” or higher in order to proceed to the next Session. Program Outline – Year 1 Program Outline – Year 2 Admissions Requirements Changes to Admissions Policy: Our admissions procedure has changed from previous years. We no longer have rolling admissions and will no longer transfer offers of acceptance from year to year. Students must resubmit their application and provide the $25 application fee again should they decide to reapply for the next year. Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration into the program the student must have successfully completed at least one of the following: Associate Degree in an Allied Health Care Program (60 Hours) - two-year Allied Health Care program with direct patient contact (must include a clinical internship/externship). Allied Health occupations include, but are not limited to, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, paramedic, occupational therapist, registered nurse, physical therapist or dental hygienist- OR- a Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) - any major. Successful completion of three prerequisite courses (listed below) before the program start date in September. Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” or higher. These three courses must be less than three years old from the year of the program start date. If they were taken more than three years prior, students must retake these courses. Prerequisite Courses; Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab– 4 credit hours: Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab– 4 credit hours, Medical Terminology – 3 credit hours, Students can apply if they are completing their degree and/or prerequisite courses the semester(s) before the program start date. They can be interviewed/accepted on a probationary status while completing these. Full acceptance will be pending on completion of all required coursework. Please email cce@midlandstech.edu if you have any questions regarding the Associate’s Degree in an Allied Health Care Field. Additional Information: The 15-month program begins each fall semester, September 1st, and concludes in December of the following year. The priority application deadline is April 15th. Applications are accepted until May 1st, pending space availability. Those applicants who are currently completing their degree studies (or pre-requisite courses) may apply to the Sonography program, interview, and receive ‘probationary acceptance status’, pending proof of completion prior to the first day of Sonography classes (September 1st). Those who do not provide this proof prior to the beginning of the first day of class will not be eligible to proceed in the program. Foreign applicants must meet certain academic admission requirements and should contact CCE Registration office to ensure eligibility. Students who do not use English as their first language may have to demonstrate proficiency in the English language before being accepted into the program. As part of the admission requirement, all applicants must have their official transcripts forwarded to the Program Director's office. Each program has approximately 8-10 seats per year. There is no waitlist for the Sonography Program. If a student is not accepted, they may reapply and complete the application process again in a following year. Students in this program are involved in their professional course work and clinical education rotations for a minimum of 35 hours per week. Full-time work is not possible for the 15 months of the program, due to the time commitment of classes and clinicals. Students will interact with sick and injured patients of all ages and conditions. Rotations will involve three or more affiliate hospitals and offices in order to provide the student with the most comprehensive clinical education and experience. This requires traveling throughout the state of South Carolina. Clinical schedules are made per semester, by the Program Director, so students can schedule their outside activities accordingly. Students must be of a physical and emotional state that will allow them to meet all clinical objectives which involve the moving of patients, moving equipment, and communicating with patients and medical staff. The students will adhere to a prescribed dress code while in clinical rotations and classes, as well as follow policies and procedures set forth by the program to properly educate students to the hospital setting. Students must wear scrub uniforms during all classes and clinical rotations. Attendance requirements for class and clinical rotations are much more stringent than the overall College's policy. More than two violations of dress, attendance, or professionalism policies will not be tolerated and are grounds for dismissal from the program. Students must be certified in adult and infant BLS for Healthcare Workers throughout the program. Students must submit a background check and clean drug screening prior to the start date of the program, as instructed by the Program Director after being accepted into the program. The background check must be clean for the past 10 years. Students are responsible for receiving all titers and vaccinations required by hospital clinical sites before they begin clinical rotations. These include, but are not limited to: MMR, Hep B vaccine, TB test (or chest X-ray if necessary), flu vaccine, TDAP, and COVID-19 vaccine. Instructions for completing vaccine requirements are given to the students AFTER they are accepted into the program. It is not required to complete vaccines/titers before the program start date. Application Process: Prospective students must apply for admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program by completing the steps below. The 15-month program begins each fall semester, September 1, and concludes in December of the following year. The priority application deadline is April 15. Applications are accepted until May 1, pending space availability. Step 1: Download application and mail along with a $25 non-refundable application fee to: Continuing Education Department Attention: Sonography Program, Midlands Technical College PO Box 2408, Columbia SC 29202. Include with your application a copy of any professional certification for verification (ARRT card as an example), if you have been previously certified. Step 2: Official college transcripts showing a completed undergraduate degree and the three prerequisites listed above are required. Transcripts may be mailed to the same address listed in ‘Step 1’; or official e-transcripts can be ordered and emailed directly to the Program Director: kelseymmarl@midlandstech.edu. Step 3: A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from employers, professors, or professional colleagues are required with the application packet. Please have letters of recommendation sent to the same mailing address or email address above. After You Apply Applicants will be placed on the qualified list to be interviewed once ALL required documentation listed above has been received. Applications received without the $25 fee will not be processed, and the applicant will not be contacted. Once a student has met the preliminary admissions requirements, he/she will be required to attend a mandatory ‘Sonography Information Session’ in summer term. Upon completion of these two requirements, the student will then be invited to interview with the committee. Job shadowing prior to the ‘Information Session’ is strongly encouraged, if it is possible for the applicant to complete on their own. All students are required to have a clean background check for 10 years, and a clear drug screening. The forms and instructions for completing background check and drug screen will be distributed after the student has received their letter of acceptance into the program. Tuition and Financial Aid: The program cost is $15,900. Combination of Education and Course(s)	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
	Hazmat	Commercial Driving Academy	175.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description Hazardous materials endorsement training provides valuable safety skills, including understanding regulations, emergency handling, and protective equipment use, reducing risks for professional drivers handling dangerous goods. High School Diploma or Equivalent	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit 100.00 100.00 75.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 75.00 100.00
	Health Care Specialist Program	LaTrice D. Ferguson Healthcare Institute	3045.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description Healthcare Specialist students are required to obtain their CNA Certification, Medication Technician, and Basic Phlebotomy Certificates of Completion to excel in this program. Students will learn the basics of being a Nursing Assistant and are also prepared to administer medications in state-approved teaching hospitals, disability homes, prisons, and assisted living facilities. Students also gain the knowledge and skill set to safely perform venous & capillary blood draws. The topics included in the program of study are patient care, safety, professional responsibilities, infection control, phlebotomy, and medication administration and monitoring. A student must be 17 years of age prior to enrollment and must have completed at least the 8th-grade course of study and be able to provide an official transcript confirming the last year of completion. A high school diploma/GED is preferred. None Supervision of a Register Nurse and LPN must have a minimum of 1-year experience in LTC.	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
	Heating Ventilation and Air Cond - Refrigeration	Fortis College	22620.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description The HVAC-R program is designed for persons interested in a career in the field of climate control systems, focusing on learning objectives identified as the key knowledge points for an HVACR Technician. The student will be adept at using a variety of tools to work with refrigerant lines and air ducts. They use voltmeters, thermometers, pressure gauges, manometers, and other testing devices to check airflow, refrigerant pressure, electrical circuits, burners, and other components. Students will be required to take and pass the EPA certification exam. Students are trained to work as heating, air conditioning and/or refrigeration service technicians in both residential and commercial sites. High School Diploma or Equivalent	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
	Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC	Denmark Technical College	5000.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description The HVAC Technician is involved with the installation, maintenance, and possible design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning units or systems. High School Diploma or Equivalent NCCER Certification, Chief crew level	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
	Heavy Equipment Operator - Comprehensive - CE	Midlands Technical College	4995.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description This 300-hour program focuses training on the Backhoe Loader, Dozer, Motor Grader, Front End Loader, and Excavator. These are the five pieces of heavy equipment most used by companies and local governments on various new construction projects as well as existing infrastructure. Utilizing immersive simulators, this training allows the individual to learn how to perform a safety and maintenance walk-around of the equipment, gain understanding and confidence of the machine controls, and how to perform basic tasks properly and safely. The use of state-of-the-art simulators and curriculum allows the individual to understand the capabilities and limitations of each piece of equipment without risk of damaging actual pieces of machinery as well as eliminating fuel consumption and reducing maintenance costs of actual heavy equipment. Additionally, the use of simulators allows actual equipment to stay working on the job site while individuals are training. The Heavy Equipment Operator program is supported by: Truist Logo and Truist Foundation. None	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
	Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction - CE	Midlands Technical College	2997.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description This 180-hour program focuses training on the Dozer, Excavator and Frontend Loader. These are three pieces of heavy equipment most used by companies and local governments on various new construction projects as well as existing infrastructure. Utilizing immersive simulators, this 15-week training allows the individual to learn how to perform a safety and maintenance walk-around of the equipment, gain understanding and confidence of the machine controls, and how to perform basic tasks properly and safely. The use of state-of-the-art simulators and curriculum allows the individual to understand the capabilities and limitations of each piece of equipment without risk of damaging actual pieces of machinery as well as eliminating fuel consumption and reducing maintenance costs of actual heavy equipment. Additionally, the use of simulators allows actual equipment to stay working on the job site while individuals are training. The Heavy Equipment Operator program is supported by: Truist and Truist Foundation. None	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
	Heavy Equipment Operator - Transportation and Public Works - CE	Midlands Technical College	2997.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description This 120-hour program focuses training on the Backhoe Loader and Motor Grader. These are the two pieces of heavy equipment most used by municipalities and transportation departments in conducting maintenance on existing transportation, utility, and public works infrastructure. Utilizing immersive simulators, this 10-week training allows the individual to learn how to perform a safety and maintenance walk-around of the equipment, gain understanding and confidence of the machine controls, and how to perform basic tasks properly and safely. The use of state-of-the-art simulators and curriculum allows the individual to understand the capabilities and limitations of each piece of equipment without risk of damaging actual pieces of machinery as well as eliminating fuel consumption and reducing maintenance costs of actual heavy equipment. Additionally, the use of simulators allows actual equipment to stay working on the job site while individuals are training. The Heavy Equipment Operator program is supported by: Truist and Truist Foundation. None	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
	Heavy Equipment Operator: NCCER Level 1 plus Skid Steer, Loader, Excavator, Compaction Roller	Tri-County Technical College	4895.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description Provides classroom and hands-on training in heavy equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance requirements, and basic operating techniques through a combination of classroom and hands-on training. Includes all NCCER Core Curriculum modules (required for all NCCER certifications), all NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 modules, and individual NCCER HEO modules for Backhoes and Loaders, Skid Steer, Excavator, and Compaction Roller. Course cost includes all books and materials. The first two weeks of class will be NCCER Core Safety and OSHA 10. Prerequisite is a score of Bronze or higher in Workkeys testing. High School Diploma or Equivalent NCCER Certified All equipment is available for the training (PPE, utility tractor, backhoe, wheel loader, and surveying level).	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
	HVAC Entry Level Technician - CE	Midlands Technical College	5633.00	Yes	Program Description Prerequisites Instructor Qualifications Equipment Description This program is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the refrigeration cycle, electrical operation, heat pump operation, and air flow design. These classes prepare the student for entry level work with residential and commercial HVAC contractors. EPA 608 Certification test preparation and exam is included in program. Classes meet four nights a week from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Electrical circuits for an HVAC system covers the operation of the unit as well as troubleshooting as they relate to the electrical components of the system. The refrigeration cycle for an HVAC system covers the major components of the system, the operation, and troubleshooting of the refrigeration cycle. Heat Pump Operations and Diagnostics covers the function of a heat pump, its refrigeration cycle, and electrical component operation. Working knowledge of basic HVAC is recommended for this course or prior completion of The HVAC Electrical and Refrigeration courses. Air Flow Design, Measurement and Diagnostics covers the airflow, duct design, and diagnostics of an air conditioning system. After completion of this course, a student should have a basic understanding of how to measure airflow, design ductwork, and diagnose common airflow problems with air conditioning. None	All Student Program Completed Rate All Student Credential Attainment Rate All Student Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit All Student Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit All Student Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Program Completion Rate WIOA Participant Credential Attainment Rate WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 2nd Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Employment Rate During 4th Quarter After Exit WIOA Participant Median Earnings in Employment During the 2nd Quarter After Exit 55.56 45.45 18.18 27.27 100.00 33.33 66.67 100.00

NOTE:  "N/A" indicates that there is insufficient data and/or a program served fewer than ten WIOA students to calculate the performance measures at this time.