Certificate – Cosmetology

Semester hours required for graduation: 39

 

Persons applying for admission to the Cosmetology program must have proof of 10th grade completion (high school transcript or GED certificate/scores). Upon successful completion of all coursework below, students will have accumulated the minimum of 1500 clock hours required by the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology to become eligible to test for licensure as a cosmetologist. Upon receipt of the certificate in Cosmetology, the student can submit an application to the state board of cosmetic art examiners.

Certificate – Phlebotomy

Semester hours required for graduation: 26

Advisors: Dr. Heather Anderson, Dr. Elizabeth Murray and Shounda Gerald

The phlebotomy Certificate provides students with the basic skills necessary for the collection of laboratory blood specimens. The phlebotomy program incorporates theory, skills, clinical experience, and special procedures required to meet the venipuncture needs in the hospital, clinical, urgent care, doctors office, nursing home, and or other health care settings.

The student will learn how to collect blood specimens correctly for venipunctures, micro collections ( dermal or heel tubular collected) along with capillary punctures. The student will also learn therapeutic laboratory testing. As part of the program, the student will learn appropriate safety precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Selected learning experiences are provided in a number of healthcare agencies located within Williamsburg and surrounding counties. Students are assigned to clinical sites based on space availability and individual learning experiences. Graduates of the phlebotomy certificate are eligible to  take the National certification exam for Phlebotomy.

 

Criteria for Admission:

  1. Admitted to WTC through the admission Department
  2. Curriculum level Next Generation for Reading, Writing, English
  3. High School Diploma/ GED
  4. Hepatitis B waiver, or proof of immunization
  5. MMR immunization or titer, If you are not immune you will have to receive the vaccine
  6. Varicella Vaccination or titer. If you are not immune you will have to receive the vaccine
  7. Two step PPD/ or chest x-ray
  8. Physical examination ( Forms are provided by the college and should be current)
  9. Must complete hospital orientation/ school orientation ( with instructor)
  10. Childhood immunization record
  11. CPR certification ( Only AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS)
  12. Drug screen
  13. Tdap with 10 years show proof
  14. Yearly Flu vaccine
  15. Criminal Background check- participating healthcare facilities will determine if a student is eligible for entry into their respective facility. If a student is determined to be ineligible for clinical placement at any one facility, then that student is dismissed from the phlebotomy program. Additional acceptance/technical standards include students who are able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a manner that will not endanger clients/patients/residents, or other students, staff, faculty, themselves, or the public.
  16. Participate in clinical – reliable transportation to different sites in Williamsburg , Georgetown, Florence, Marion, and Clarendon Counties
  17. Uniforms/ Shoes
  18. Monogramming for uniforms ( price varies)
  19. Fees: ( Price Varies)

 

Criminal Background check and drug screen paid at the WTC business office and it is non-refundable and non-transferrable. This must be completed in the Fall semester

Certificate – Nursing Assistant

Semester hours required for graduation: 16

Advisors: Dr. Heather Anderson, and Dr. Elizabeth Murray

 

The Nursing Assistant program is one semester including 16 credit hours of combined nursing and general education courses. The program combines classroom instruction and laboratory practice with clinical nursing experience in the community practice setting at a long term care facility covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, general care of patients, and modern concepts of geriatric health care and nursing techniques. Through guided learning experiences, students provide nursing assistant care to patients with basic health needs. Students work as members of the health care field under the supervision of a clinical instructor, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and a registered nurse (RN). Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the Competency Exam for state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Nursing Assistant under the supervision of nursing and medical staffs, provide personal care and emotional support to elderly and or acutely ill patients confined to hospitals, short-term intermediate facilities, hospice, home health and Long term care facilities. Nursing assistants employed in healthcare facilities are often the principal caregivers and required to take temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure (vital signs). In addition, nursing assistant observe patients physical, mental and emotional conditions, and report changes to the nursing or medical staff. They also assist by answering patients call lights, deliver messages, serve meals, make beds, Am, Pm Care, and help patients with meals and etc…

 

Criteria for Admission:

  1. Admitted to WTC through the admission Department
  2. High school Diploma or GED

 

Once admitted into the program:

  1. Sign Hepatitis B waiver or show where the student has completed the Hepatitis B series
  2. Completed 2 Step PPD or chest x-ray
  3. Physical examination and ( Forms are provided by the college and should be current)
  4. Completed orientation
  5. Criminal Background check ( participating healthcare facilities will determine if a student is eligible for entry into their respective facility. If a student is determined to be ineligible for clinical placement at any one facility, then that student is dismissed from the nursing assistant program. Additional acceptance/technical standards include students who are able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a manner that will not endanger clients/residents, other students, staff, faculty, themselves or the public).
  6. 12-16 panel Drug screen
  7. CPR certification
  8. Fee ( price varies)
  9. Uniforms / Shoes
  10. Monogramming for the school logo on the uniform ( price varies)
  11. Flu vaccination/ or declination waiver

All Health forms, physicals, CPR,  two step PPD, vaccinations, Background check, drug screen, uniforms, and waivers must be completed prior to orientation for clinical.

Criminal background check and Drug screen are non-refundable or non-transferable. Fees should be paid to the WTC Business Office.

Criminal record check: All direct caregivers must obtain a criminal record check as designated by clinical agencies. Persons convicted of or pled no contest to, including but not limited to child, or adult abuse, sexual assault with a deadly weapon, neglect, or mistreatment or misappropriation of property, are not permitted to work as direct caregivers. More stringent requirements are often enforced by individual clinical agencies. Students who have convictions as described above will not be allowed.

A “positive” finding on a criminal background check including but not limited to, an arrest, conviction, or no-contest plea could automatically exclude a candidate from being admitted or progressing through the program.

Candidates with any criminal history are responsible for having their records expunged prior to the running of a background check. Failure to do so and resulting “positive” finding could exclude that candidate from final admission to the program since that candidate will be ineligible to participate in clinical rotations. Candidates may reapply the following year after their record has been expunged.

At any point in the program, a “positive” finding in a drug test that excludes a student from admission into a clinical site will lead to his or her removal from the program

Graduation times may vary according to course availability and or individual course load. Consult faculty Advisor.

 

ALL Courses in this program require a C or better for program progression and graduation.

ALL AHS require a 77% competency for program completion.

The admission Review Committee has final authority in determining admission to all Health Science programs.

Certificate – Nail Technology

Semester hours required for graduation: 18

Advisors: Danielle Webb

 

The curriculum for this certificate is designed to teach basic nail care, various nail additions, repair wraps, sanitation procedures, and basic salon management practices. This program is offered in the fall and spring semesters and may be completed in one semester.

 

Admission into this program requires a high school diploma or GED and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT, or the Accuplacer placement test.

 

Upon successful completion of all program coursework, students will have accumulated the minimum 300 clock hours required by the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology to become eligible to test for licensure as a nail technician and may be eligible for such careers opportunities as nail technician, manicurist, pedicure specialist, nail care specialist and acrylic nail specialist.

 

Certificate – Microcomputer Business Applications

Semester hours required for graduation: 33

Advisors: Edgar Staggers

 

The microcomputer business applications certificate program is designed for students entering an academic path in preparation for careers such as computer operators and other computer occupations. It is designed primarily for the student who is seeking employment or who is currently employed by a business that uses or wants to use microcomputer word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages. This program of study is designed to prepare the student in basic business concepts as utilized in a wide variety of commercial software programs.

 

Certificate – Medical Office Administration

Semester hours required for graduation: 29

Advisors: Chelsie Smith

 

Medical Office Administration Certificate provides the knowledge students need as an administrative generalist in a healthcare setting: hospitals, free standing outpatient clinics, and group practices. The focus of the program is on clerical and administrative functions with no clinical training or responsibilities. Completion of this certificate is intended to better qualify students for entry-level office management roles within a healthcare setting.

 

Certificate – Mechatronics

Semester hours required for graduation: 40

Advisors: Randy Conklin

 

This program provides basic technology specific training using a combination of classroom, lab, and shop settings to prepare graduates for entry-level jobs in the mechatronics fields of industrial electricity, mechanical power, fluid power, and automation. The program is designed to meet the needs of those working in the field and those needing specific training for entry-level job skills to prepare them for careers as: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Maintenance and Repair Workers, Machinery, Electro-mechanical, or Robotics Technicians, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, and Automation Technicians.

 

Certificate – Machine Tool Tech.

Semester hours required for graduation: 34

Advisors: Mike Cumbie

 

The Machine Tool Technology certificate is designed to prepare the student for further education in machine tool technology such as a diploma or associate degree, or an apprenticeship with a local industry.  Possible occupations include extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; machinist; multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic; layout workers, metal and plastic; metal workers and plastic workers, etc.

 

Certificate – Healthcare

Semester hours required for graduation: 32

Advisors: Heather Anderson,  Dr. Elizabeth Murray, Kimberly Coles, and Madison Braddock

 

Advisors: Dr. Heather Anderson and Dr. Elizabeth Murray

 

The Healthcare certificate is 32 semesters hours. This program is designed for students interested in exploring career options in health care. Students completing the program will gain skill set allowing them to work in a number of health care related occupations. Students have the option of transitioning to other care programs. The Health Care Certificate is designed to educate and provide perspective students desiring to enter the healthcare industry a background in health care programs. Students are encouraged to explore the different opportunities by building a basic foundation in general education requirements while also taking electives specific to the area of interest. Student whom complete the program will have a skill set that will prepare them for entry in the healthcare field.

 

Criteria for Admission:

  1. Admitted to WTC through the admission department
  2. High school diploma/ GED/ Transcripts sent
  3. Score curriculum level with Next Generation
  4. Minimum cumulative GPA 2.0

 

Certificate – General College Studies

Semester hours required for graduation: 27

Advisors: Minette Gentry Hudson and Hope Hubbard

 

 

This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to either a four-year institution or any of Williamsburg Technical College’s Associate Degree programs. The purpose of the program is to be flexible enough to assist students in the completion of most of the general education core requirements for either an Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

 

This program is not eligible for Title IV funding and is available only for Dual Enrollment Students at select area high schools.

 

Certificate – Infant and Toddler Care

Semester hours required for graduation: 18

Advisors: Dr. Monica Stukes

 

The Infant and Toddler Certificate program specifically prepares graduates for meeting the specialized needs of children under the age of three. The individual will obtain a basic understanding of the developmental and care needs of young children and will learn how to create a nurturing environment in infant and toddler programs in order to meet the needs of young children and their families. Careers which may be entered include preschool teachers (except special education), special education teachers in preschool, teacher assistants, and childcare workers. Special needs and early intervention will also be addressed. WTC’s Early Care and Education Department is accredited by the  National Association for the Education of Young Children.

 

Certificate – Electrical Technology

Semester hours required for graduation: 35

Advisors: Robert Cooper

 

This program provides basic and advanced instruction in electricity. A skill-based training program, it is designed to benefit those currently employed in the field and those seeking entry-level job skills. (This program is only offered presently as dual enrollment for high school students.)

 

Certificate – Early Childhood Dev.

Semester hours required for graduation: 30

Advisors: Dr. Monica Stukes

 

The Early Childhood Development curriculum prepares graduates for employment in educational programs for children from birth to age eight. Students will obtain a basic understanding of the developmental needs of young children and will learn how to create a nurturing environment in

 

Certificate – Drafting and Design

Semester hours required for graduation: 39

Advisors:  TBD

 

This program is designed for the student who is interested in a career in drafting and design. This is a program in principles, practices and techniques used in industry. Several fields of drafting are introduced in order that the student may choose a specific direction of interest after graduation. Some of the fields in which the certificate in drafting and design technology can be beneficial include architectural and civil drafters; electrical and electronics drafters; mechanical drafters; and other avenues of drafting work.

 

Certificate – Criminal Justice

Semester hours required for graduation: 30

Advisor: Edgar Staggers

 

The Criminal Justice Certificate program provides the student with a broad academic over-view of the entire field of criminal justice. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for employment in law enforcement or to enhance the skills of individuals already employed in the criminal justice field.

 

The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to provide the graduate with the skills necessary to secure an entry level position in such law enforcement arenas as first-line supervisors of correctional officers or first-line supervisors of police and detectives.

Certificate – Computer Technology

hours required for graduation: 36

Advisors: Edgar Staggers

 

This certificate will provide individuals with the necessary skills to obtain employment in a variety of computer technology related fields, including, but not limited to, computer support specialists, system administrators, or administrative support in office settings.