Certificate – Basic Machine Tool Technology

Semester hours required for graduation: 25

Advisors: Mike Cumbie

 

This program is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the Machine Tool trade, leading to employment as an assistant machinist or preparation for more advanced study in CNC operations.

 

This program is not eligible for Title IV Funding and is available only for Dual Enrollment students at select are high schools.

 

Certificate – Basic Welding Tech.

Semester hours required for graduation: 24

Advisors: Larry Miller

 

This program is designed to prepare the student in the fundamentals of welding. Students will be prepared for entry-level positions in the welding field.

 

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

 

Certificate – Basic Patient Care

Semester hours required for graduation: 29

Advisors: Dr. Heather Anderson, Dr. Elizabeth Murray

 

The Basic Patient Care attendant duties include assisting patients with many task they cannot do for themselves while they are in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, assisted living facilities, nursing homes or long term care facilities. Basic Patient Care attendants may assist patients with tasks such as eating, getting out of bed, taking a bath, and brushing their teeth and hair. The Basic Patient Care attendant may also be called hospital attendants, nursing assistant,  clinical support associate, health care assistant and nursing aides among others depending on the nature of the facility.

 

This program is not eligible for TITLE IV Funding and is available only for DUAL ENROLLMENT students at select area high schools

 

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

Certificate – Basic Automotive Repair

Semester hours required for graduation: 24

Advisors: Joe Altman

 

This program is designed to prepare the student for entry level work in a garage, performing basic repairs to automobiles and
light trucks.

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

 

Certificate – Automotive Repair

Semester hours required for graduation: 40

Advisors: Joe Altman

 

This program provides basic and advanced training in diagnostic and repair procedures for the major systems of today’s cars and light trucks. The program is designed to meet the needs of those working in the field and those needing specific training for entry-level job skills such as automotive service technicians and mechanics; electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment; electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles.

 

Diploma – Health Science Practical Nursing

Semester hours required for graduation: 48

Advisors: Dr. Heather Anderson, Kimberly Coles, Cyndi Koehler

 

The Practical Nursing program is 40 weeks in length (three consecutive semesters) and includes 48 credit hours of combined nursing and general education courses. Students receive classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical nursing experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric and community practice settings. Through guided learning experiences, students provide nursing care to patients with basic health needs. Students work as members of the health care team under the supervision of a registered nurse. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN examination. Prior to entering the program, prospective students must take the Pre-Admission TEAS Exam and score a 60 or higher.  All PNR courses require an 80% competency for program progression.

 

General Admission Criteria for Admission:

 

  1. Meet admission criteria to WTC
  2. Have a minimum placement test scores from one of the following tests SAT, ACT, ACCUPLACER (college placement test). If the minimum placement test scores are not achieved as outlined by WTC, a developmental studies course sequence will be required and will not be able to progress into the practical nursing program
  3. Score an adjusted cut score of 60 or higher on the TEAS entrance exam. Students are not eligible to take TEAS until successful completion of nay developmental courses as indicated in number 2 above. The student is not eligible to take TEAS if their GPA is below a 2.0.
  4. The TEAS exam fee is the student responsibility.
  5. The student must be at least 17 years of age by August 1 of the year of acceptance and possess either a high school diploma (Official transcript), or GED (show documentation)
  6. The student must have an overall GPA 2.0 prior to being able to take TEAS
  7. The student must have applied for (show documentation) and official transcripts from all colleges and universities.
  8. General education courses may be taken with, or prior to entering the PN nursing courses.

BIO-210, and BIO-211- must be completed within 7 years of entering the 1st nursing course. Passed with a C or higher

PSY-201, MAT-101, or MAT-108 and ENG-101- must be completed within 10 years of entering the first nursing course (unless taken at WTC) with a C or better

  1. Only course less than 10 years old with a grade a C or higher may be considered for Transfer and transfer credit.
  2. Less than 10 years from old from any regionally accredited may require additional supporting documentation
  3. Once the criteria have been met, the student is placed on the qualified waiting list. The student will receive a letter from the nursing admission office with a projected future practical nursing program start date.
  4. Hold spot fee is $125.00 dollars non-refundable and non-transferable must be paid before the mandatory orientation
  5. The student must attend the mandatory orientation or they will forfeit their nursing seat

 

 

First Time Student Criteria Admission:

  1. Admitted to WTC through the admissions Department
  2. Complete ACCUPLACER SCORES test with scores
  3. All high school and college transcripts must be on file with WTC admissions Department prior to taking the TEAS Entrance EXAM

 

Transfer Student Criteria for Admission:

  1. Complete the application process.
  2. Be admitted to WTC and submit official transcript from transferring institution, as well as all transcripts from any university. /college and the High school the student graduated from or GED program and show documentation
  3. Provide the Dean of Health of Health Science with each nursing course syllabus including objectives and clinical evaluation.
  4. The student will begin the PNR-110 course
  5. All students including transfer students must take the TEAS examination and pass with a 60 or higher
  6. All documents will be reviewed with the Nursing admission committee. Admission by transfer is on space available basis
  7. Must be admitted to WTC within one year being in a past PN or ADN nursing program
  8. Must have a 2.0 GPA

 

Entrance EXAM: The test of essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS is standardized test developed by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). The TEAS provides assessment data regarding a student’s overall academic preparedness. The TEAS test is a requirement for the admission process into the Practical Nursing Program at WTC.

  1. Have to make a 60 or higher
  2. Can take the TEAS as many times as needed
  3. Register early as seating is limited on a first-come, first serve basis.
  4. Test is from 8-12
  5. Applicants for the TEAS must be admitted to the College through the Office of Admission PRIOR to applying for the TEAS. Contact wonderful Collins at 843-355-4164, collinsw@wiltech.edu
  6. The completed examination application form is non-refundable and non-transferable and the cost is $90.00 DOLLARS. This must be paid at the WTC business office (Building A lobby area).
  7. Please provide accurate contact information on the TEAS form. Make sure there is a working telephone number and an accurate email address.
  8. Space is limited and testing slots are offered on a first –come first serve basis
  9. Applicants MUST arrive at the test site no later than 7:50 on the test date. There will be no admittance to the Test site after that.
  10. Applicants must show a valid driver’s license at the site on the day of the test
  11. The test administered on a computer and will take at least 3-4 hours to complete
  12. No electronic equipment (calculators, cell phones, purses, pagers, PDA, computers etc..) or other materials will be allowed in the room. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in expulsion from the test site.
  13. Applicants to the WTC Practical Nursing Program must take TEAS test any time after AUGUST of the year you intend to enter and make an adjusted score of 60 or above to qualify.
  14. Successful completion of the TEAS does not guarantee admission to the WTC practical nursing program

 

Practical Nursing Program Matriculation:

  1. Attend mandatory orientation. If the student does not attend he or she will forfeit their seat
  2. Submit a physical examination health form certifying acceptable physical and mental fitness to enter the program
  3. Submit a copy of current CPR completion BLS only from American Heart Association. It must include health care provider, Infant, child, adult, 1-2-man rescue, AED training, Heimlich maneuver.
  4. Submit criminal background check to the participating healthcare facilities. They will determine if a student is eligible for entry into their respective clinical site. If the student is determined ineligible for clinical placement at any one of the facilities, then that student is dismissed from the Practical Nursing
  5. 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 members, faculty, themselves or the public
  6. Proof of a 12-16 panel drug screen completed and documented by WTC

 

Academic Progression in the Nursing Program:

 

In order to progress in the nursing program, the student must:

  1. Earn a minimum grade of C in all general education and nursing courses
  2. Receive satisfactory ratings in all clinical evaluations
  3. Submit evidence of current CPR American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
  4. Be covered by professional liability (included in tuition and fees)
  5. Submit a completed Physical Examination health form at the program matriculation including documentation of required vaccines, and titers
  6. Meet all program and course requirements according to the student handbook

 

A student earning less than a C in a nursing or general education course will not be allowed to advance to the next sequential course and is required to withdraw from the practical nursing program with eligibility for readmission. A student earning less than a C in a second nursing or general education course will be dismissed from the program with the eligibility of admission after a five-year period.

 

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.

 

 

AAS – Nursing (ADN) – LPN to RN Transition

Semester hours required for graduation: 31

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

Associate in Applied Science Major in Nursing

 

LPN-RN Transition

 

Advisors: Dr. Heather Anderson, Dr. Elizabeth Murray, Rebecca Perales

 

The Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in Nursing (ADN) Transition Track is designed to prepare the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to meet all requirements of South Carolina State Board of Nursing for Successful NCLEX-RN testing and licensure and to perform all duties within the scope of practice for the Registered Nurse (RN).

 

The ADN program will prepare the nursing student for the trials of the innovative health care System. The didactic portion will provide the student instruction on nursing theories and models, which will also be partnered with skills lab/simulation lab and clinical experiences at the different area health care facilities that will confirm that the nursing student will be competent when entering the nursing field.

 

Criteria for Admission:

  1. Admitted to WTC through the admissions department
  2. Have a valid active nursing license for the State of South Carolina
  3. Graduated from a Practical Nursing program
  4. Applicants should have completed the TEAS Nursing Entrance Exam with a adjusted score of 62 or better. The TEAS examination fee is the student responsibility and it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  5. Official transcripts must be submitted to Student Services 843-355-4169 or admissions@wiltech.edu. This would include GED, high school and all colleges and universities attended. WTC will consider credit from other regionally accredited institutions for transfer. Credit from institutions not regionally accredited may require additional supporting documentation. It is the students responsibility to be sure WTC has received all official transcripts by the deadline.
  6. Must complete Nursing admission application
  7. Once accepted into the program the student must pay $125.00 non-refundable , non-transferable hold spot fee. This must be paid BEFORE the mandatory orientation. If it is not paid, the student will forfeit his or her nursing seat.
  8. It is recommended for students to have completed all 9 general education courses successfully with a C or better: BIO, 210, BIO-211, BIO-225 ( with 7 years of admission), ENG-101, ENG-102, MAT-110 or MAT-120, PSY 201, SPC-205, and ART -101 or MUS-105 ( within 10 years of admission unless taken at WTC); to be considered a potential transition student
  9. Applicants all over cumulative GPA must be a 3.0 or higher to be considered for the LPN-RN Transition program
  10. Applicants should have completed the ACCUPLACER/ Next Generation Test within 2 years

 

If the applicant does not meet the basic criteria, the applicant may not be considered for admission into the program

 

IMPORTANT: students who have two attempts ( withdrawal or dismissal) in the ADN Nursing Program are NOT eligible for readmission for five years after the last attempt.

 

Entrance Exam: The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS is standardized test developed by the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). The TEAS provides assessment data regarding a student’s overall academic preparedness. The TEAS test is a requirement for the admission process in the Associate in Applied Science, LPN to Rn Transition program at WTC.

 

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Information:

  1. Register early as seating is limited on a first-come, first served basis. Tests last from 8am -12 noon.
  2. Applicants for the TEAS must be admitted to the College through the Office of Admission PRIOR to applying for TEAS. Call Student Affairs 843-355-4169 for WTC admission information.
  3. The completed examination application form and $90.00 non-refundable, non-transferable payment must be delivered to the WTC Business Office ( building a Lobby area). To ensure you have a seat on the TEAS testing date. No exceptions will be made.
  4. Please provide accurate contact information on the form. Make sure there is a working contact number either cell or home and make sure that there is a valid email address.
  5. Space is limited and testing slots are offered on a fist-come first serve basis to qualified candidates
  6. Applicants MUST arrive at the test site no later than 7:50 on the test date. There will be NO ADMITTANCE to the test site after that time.
  7. Applicants must show a valid driver’s license at the site on the day of the test.
  8. The test is administered on a computer and is a timed test and will take at least 3-4 hours to complete
  9. No electronic equipment ( calculators, cell phones, pagers, PDAs, computers etc..) or other materials will be allowed in the room. Failure to adhere to this policy mat result in expulsion from the test site.
  10. There is no limit on how many times the student can take the TEAS test
  11. Applicants to the WTC LPN-RN Transition must take the TEAS test any time after August of the year you intend to enter and must make an adjusted score of 65 or higher to qualify for possible admission in the next academic year for the LPN-RN Transition.
  12. TEAS scores are only good for one year
  13. Successful completion of the TEAS does not guarantee admission to the LPN-RN Transition program.

 

Acceptance Requirements: Placement in the LPN-RN Transition ( ADN) program is a different process than the admission to the college since this is a limited access program which accepts applicants through a first qualified. First accepted process. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and seek additional information by contacting the admission office. Acceptance to the ADN program is a responsibility of Dean of Health Science. Acceptance to the LPN-RN Transition (ADN) is a two part process based on a first qualified first admitted basis. Requirements for the preliminary acceptance to the ADN program is as follows:

 

PART ONE:

  1. See General Criteria for Admission

 

PART Two ADN Program Matriculation:

  1. Attend mandatory orientation. If the student does not attend the mandatory orientation he or she will forfeit their seat.
  2. Submit a physical examination form health record indicating the applicants ability to perform the physical tasks required for the ADN program along with proper vaccines, titers , immunizations
  3. Submit copy of current CPR certified of completion. Students must be certified in CPR to participate in clinical activities. Instructors must obtain evidence of certification from all students at the beginning of each clinical course. This certification must include adult/infant/child CPR 1-2 man rescue, AED training and Heimlich maneuver, BLS for health care provider from American Heart Association. Students will not be able to participate in clinical activities until this requirement is met.
  4. Submit criminal background check application. 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 ADN  LPN-RN Transition program. Additional acceptance/technical standards include students who are able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a matter that will not endanger clients/patients/residents, other students , staff, faculty themselves or the public.
  5. Proof of 12-16 panel drug screen completed and documented by WTC

 

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION IN THE NURSING PROGRAM:

 

  1. Earn a minimum grade of C in all general education and nursing courses
  2. Receive satisfactory ratings on all clinical evaluations
  3. Submit evidence of current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider
  4. Be covered by professional liability insurance ( included in tuition fees)
  5. Submit a completed Physical examination form at program matriculation, including documentation of required immunizations, vaccines, titers, childhood record
  6. Meet all program and course requirements according to the student handbook

 

A student earning less than a C in a nursing or general education course will not be allowed to advance to the next sequential course and is required to withdraw from the ADN program with eligibility for readmission. A student earning less than a C in a second nursing or general education course will be dismissed from the program with eligibility of admission after a five year period.

 

 

AAS – Nursing (ADN)

Semester hours required for graduation: 68

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

 

The ADN program requires 68 credit hours that can be completed in just five consecutive semesters. This program combines nursing, science, and general education courses. Students receive classroom instruction, laboratory practice in our state-of-the-art Simulation Lab, and various clinical settings. The ADN program teaches students to provide direct patient care that is safe and effective. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become a Registered Nurse.

 

ADMISSION CRITERIA / TEAS INFORMATION / ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

AAS – General Technology

Semester hours required for graduation: 64-75

Advisors: Mike Cumbie

 

The Associate Degree in Applied Science with a Major in General Technology is designed for students seeking a combination of technically-oriented courses to meet specific career objectives and the opportunity to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the College’s general education requirements, students will also complete course work in primary and secondary specialties.

AAS – Business Admin – Comp Res Mgmt

Semester hours required for graduation: 66

Advisors: Edgar Staggers

The Associate in Business Administration degree with a major in Computer Resource Management is designed to meet the need of students for business administration knowledge with an emphasis on managing computer resources. Upon completion of this degree, a student will be prepared for an entry-level position in a management information system department.

 

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

AAS – Early Care and Education

Semester hours required for graduation: 67

Advisors: Dr. Monica Stukes

 

The Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Early Care and Education is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of educational and child-care programs for children from birth through school age. Graduates are prepared to assume positions in programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, public schools as para-professionals, childcare, after-school care, public or private preschools or kindergartens, or working with children with special needs.

 

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Care and Education at Williamsburg Technical College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The current accreditation term runs from March 2023 to March 2029.

 

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SC Endeavors offers a Smart Money Bonus for early childhood teachers who earn Credentials through their Credentialing System. Check out the link below for some of the credentials and smart money bonuses available through courses offered here at Williamsburg Technical College. If you have any additional questions, contact Dr. Stukes for more assistance 843-355-4128.

https://scendeavors.org/professional-development/credentials/

 

AAS – Business Administration

Semester hours required for graduation: 66

Advisors: Chelsie Smith

 

Success in the business world requires knowledge in various fields of business and in changing technologies. To meet these needs, the business administration curriculum requires courses in general education as well as humanities, economics and accounting. Job opportunities include marketing finance, accounting, personnel, banking, and related fields.

Associate in Science Degree

Semester hours required for graduation: 61

Advisors: Michael Hudson

The Associate in Science degree is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year program and for the student who wishes to broaden his general knowledge. The degree stresses mathematics and natural and physical sciences.

Associate in Arts Degree

Semester hours required for graduation: 61

Advisors: Hope Hubbard

The Associate in Arts degree is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year program and for the student who wishes to broaden his/her general knowledge. The degree stresses communications, social sciences and humanities.