Term II Clock Hours *DES 0831 Expanded Functions II 30
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES
Medical Office Management Technical Certificate 6281 (6281E) Office Management Technical Certificate Major Code 6237 (6237E)
Office Specialist Technical Certificate Major Code 6280 (6280E) Office Support Technical Certificate Major Code 6279 (6279E) Program Description
The technical certificates that articulate to the Office
Administration Associate of Applied Science degree (A021) are designed to provide the necessary entry-level skills for students who plan to seek employment in office positions such as, file clerk, typist, data entry, receptionist, general office assistant, clerical service specialist, records management specialist, medical posting clerk, medical receptionist, medical secretary, medical records, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.
Related Programs
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Legal Office Specialization (A021‡) Medical Office Specialization (A022‡) Office Management Specialization (A023‡) Office Software Specialization (A024‡)
‡Students can earn a degree from A021, A022, A023 or A024, but not from two or more of these programs.
Entrance Requirements
HS Diploma or GED
PERT‡
‡ The PERT test places students into preparatory level reading, writing and math courses designed to prepare them for college coursework. The PERT test may be replaced by other test or coursework: see the College catalog for more details. All preparatory courses must be completed in order to graduate.
Office Specialist Technical Certificate (6280 & 6280E)
ACG 1003 Accounting Survey 3
OST 1100C Keyboarding and Document
Processing I 3
OST 2501 Office Management 3
OST 1330 Business English 1
OST 2053 Successful Job Search
GEB 2430 Business Ethics 1
OST 2335 Communications in the
Workforce 3
OST 1355 Records Management 3
Total Program Credits 18
Office Management TC (6237 (6237E))
CGS 1060C Computer and Internet Literacy 3 MTB 1103 Business Math 3
*OST 1110C Keyboarding and Document
Processing II 3
OST 1330 Business English 1
OST 2053 Successful Job Search
GEB 2430 Business Ethics 1
OST 2335 Communications in the
Workforce 3
OST 2764C Information Word
Processing 3
OST 1355 Records Management 3
OST 2501 Office Management 3
ACG 1003 Accounting Survey 3
Total Program Credits 27
Office Support TC (6279 (6279E))
CGS 1060C Computer and Internet Literacy 3 OST 1100C Keyboarding and Document
Processing I 3
OST 2335 Communications in the Workforce 3
OST 1330 Business English 1
OST2053 Successful Job Search 1
GEB 2430 Business Ethics 1
Total Program Credits 12
Medical Office Management TC (6281 (6281E)) MTB 1103 Business Math 3 OST 1100C Keyboarding and Document
Processing I 3
OST 1257C Medical Terminology for the Administrative Assistant 3 OST 2053 Successful Job Search 1 OST 2335 Communications in the
Workforce 3
OST 2764C Information Word
Processing 3
OST 1355 Records Management 3
OST 2501 Office Management 3
ACG 1003 Accounting Survey 3
OST 2455 Billing and Coding I 3 OST 2456 Billing and Coding II 3 OST 2464C Medical Computer Apps 3
Total Program Credits 34
.
*Requires a pre- or co-requisite or proper score on placement test. See course descriptions in this catalog or online at www.broward.edu
It is strongly recommended that students see an academic advisor, counselor, or OST faculty member every term.
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Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Science Major Code 2153 Program Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a two year full-time day program. The program is delivered to students at BC and Edison State College (ESC) via distance learning technology. Lectures are broadcast in real time so that all sites participate in lecture classes together. The individual sites manage lab sessions. The clinical education component of the program is managed by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education at the Broward site. The program provides the student with the opportunity to develop technical skills relative to physical therapy through planned clinical, classroom and laboratory experiences. The graduate will be prepared to provide a variety of services under the direction and guidance of a supervising physical therapist.
The program is a full-time day program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). A licensing examination is required upon completion of the two-year program and the Physical Therapist Assistant shall be eligible for an appropriate membership category in the American Physical Therapy Association. The program is offered in Building 41 on North Campus, Coconut Creek, Florida and at ESC on the Lee County campus in Fort Myers, Florida.
Applicants should access admission information online at www.broward.edu/healthsciences or call 954-201-2892. Applicants should review the program’s web site at www.broward.edu/pta for additional information. In order to successfully progress through the Physical Therapist Assistant program, students must successfully achieve all affective, cognitive and psychomotor objectives, achieve a grade of “C” or above in all program courses, a grade of “S”
in all clinical practicums, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher. Contact the Program Manager for additional progression criteria.
Related Programs
Physical Therapist Assistant (Manual Techniques) Advanced Technical Certificate Major Code 4280
General Entrance Requirements
HS Diploma or GED/Associate Degree
PERT‡ be completed in order to graduate.
Criteria for Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant-Associate in Science:
Applicants must have a minimum degree grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
Applicants to the program will be ranked according to the Admission Point System detailed below:
Once accepted into the program, students must successfully complete a continuing education course:
Online Test Drive prior to the start of PHT courses in Term I, August.
Applicants must complete a Medical History and Physical Examination prior to the start of PHT courses in Term I, August. Completion of the physical is not required for application to the program.
Admission Point System for PT Assistant Program Degree GPA
Points GPA range 4 3.5 to 4.0 2 3.0 to 3.4 1 2.5 to 2.9
Completion of General Education Courses with a grade of “C” or above
Points Course Title
4 BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 4 BSC 1086 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BSC 1086L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 4 HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
2 ENC 1101 Composition 1
2 PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychology 2 Elective Humanities
Residency Points
4 Resident of Broward County or
Resident of Counties Served by Edison State College
2 Resident elsewhere within Florida 1 Out of State resident
Program Graduation Requirements
Meet BC‟s graduation requirements as listed in the Academic Programs and Graduation Requirements section of the College Catalog.
Complete a minimum of 74 semester hours of credit and a degree grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher:
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Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Science Major Code 2153 (cont.) First Year Term III – Summer – First Semester
HSC 1531 Medical Terminology 3
*BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
*BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 MAT 0028 Elementary Algebra and Lab 0
ENC1101 College Composition 3
Total Term Semester Hours 10 First Year Term I – Second Semester
*BSC 1086 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
*BSC1086L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 PHT 1200 Introduction to Physical Therapy 3 PHT 1200L Introduction to Physical Therapy Lab 1
*PHT 1103 Anatomy for the PTA 3
*PHT 1103L Anatomy for the PTA Lab 1
*PHT 1300 Survey of Pathological Deficits 4
*PHT 1310 Survey of Musculoskeletal Deficits 2 Total Term Semester Hours 18 First Year Term II – Third Semester
*PHT1010 Physical Principles for PTA 1
*PHT 1211 Disabilities and Therapeutic
Procedures I 2
*PHT 1211L Disabilities and Therapeutic
Procedures I Lab 2
*PHT 2224 Disabilities and Therapeutic
Procedures II 4
*PHT 2224L Disabilities and Therapeutic
Procedures II Lab 2
*PHT1020 Therapeutic Communication for PTA 2
*PHT 1801L Clinical Practicum I 2
Total Term Semester Hours 15
Second Year Term I – Fourth Semester
PHT1350* Basic Pharmacology 1
*PHT 2810L Clinical Practicum II 5
*PHT 2162 Survey of Neurological Deficits 4
*PHT 2120 Applied Kinesiology 3
*PHT 2120L Applied Kinesiology Lab 1
PSY2012 General Psychology 3
Total Term Semester Hours 17 Second Year Term II – Fifth Semester
*PHT 2704 Rehabilitative Procedures 3
*PHT 2704L Rehabilitative Procedures Lab 1
*PHT 2820L Clinical Practicum III 5
*PHT 2931 Transition Seminar 2
Elective Humanities 3
Total Term Semester Hours 14 Total Program Semester Hours 74
* Requires a pre- or co- requisite. See course description in BC or Edison State College catalog, or online at www.broward.edu
Successful completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program will satisfy the BC‟s Oral Communication Standard and basic computer skill requirement.
Upon successful completion of PHT 1200 and PHT 1200L, students will have met the Health Careers Core objectives.
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Physical Therapist Assistant (Manual Techniques) Advanced Technical Certificate Major Code 4280 Program Description
The advanced technical certificate (ATC) is designed for the graduate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who wishes to obtain licensure as a massage therapist. Dual licensure typically enhances employability in terms of meeting the health care needs of the community. This certificate program is not offered each year – for specific details regarding when the program is offered, contact the program manager of the PT Assistant program.
The certificate program provides greater knowledge in the science of soft tissue mobilization as it relates to the provision of quality therapeutic interventions and promoting patient wellness. Graduates of the certificate program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and upon satisfactory achievement, become licensed Massage Therapists.
The Massage Therapist is an educated health care provider who performs a variety of manual techniques designed to promote stress relief and relaxation, relieve pain and swelling of various anatomical areas, prevent postural deformity and promote functional activities.
This program is offered at the North Campus.
Related Programs
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Science Major Code 2153
All applicants to the Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in Manual Techniques for the PT Assistant must have an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assisting.
Entrance Requirements
Associate Degree
‡ The PERT test places students into preparatory level reading, writing and math courses designed to prepare them for college coursework. The PERT test may be replaced by other test or coursework: see the College catalog for more details. All preparatory courses must be completed in order to graduate.
Certificate Courses
PHT 2203 Manual Techniques I 3
PHT 2203L Clinical Practicum in Manual
Techniques I 2
PHT 2204 Manual Techniques II 3
PHT 2204L Clinical Practicum in Manual
Techniques II 2
Total Term Semester Hours 10 Total Program Semester Hours 10
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272 Broward College 2011-2012 College Catalog www.broward.edu RADIATION THERAPY PROGRAM
Radiation Therapy Associate in Science Major Code 2159 Program Description
The Radiation Therapy Programs prepare individuals to successfully perform as a radiation therapist. Radiation therapists are vital members of a team of health professionals including a radiation oncologist (physician), physicist, dosimetrist, and oncology nurse. Some of the many functions of a radiation therapist include: assisting the radiation oncologist in localizing the tumor and simulating treatment parameters, treating patients with malignant diseases using ionizing radiation, monitoring patient's physical condition and response to treatment and recognizing treatment complications. Clinical education is performed in Broward and Palm Beach County hospitals/clinics and is offered concurrently with the didactic courses. The program maintains regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
This Associate in Science degree program is a two-year full time day program. Applicants must complete all of the AS General Education course requirements prior to admission to the second year of the program. Upon completion of this degree program, the graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam
& subsequently apply to the state of Florida for licensure.
Clinical Education is performed in Palm Beach and Broward County hospitals/clinics and is offered concurrently with the didactic classes. The program maintains regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The program is offered in Building 41 on North Campus.
Applicants should access admission information online at www.broward.edu/healthsciences, or call 954-201-2890.
Applicants should call the program manager at (954) 201-2352 for specific program information.
Radiation Therapy AS Program applicants who have criminal convictions or concerns must clear the ARRT ethics requirements through a pre-application review of eligibility process. The Pre-application Review of Eligibility process with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is done to avoid potential delays when applying to take the certification exam. Applicants should contact the ARRT directly at 651-687-0048 for further information.
Related Programs
Radiation Therapy Specialist Technical Certificate Major Code 6228 catalog for more details. All preparatory courses must be completed in order to graduate.
Criteria for Admission to Radiation Therapy - Associate in Science Degree:
Students must first gain admission to Broward College as described in the Admissions Procedures section of the College Catalog.
Students must fulfill the Health Science Admission Requirements listed in the Health Science Programs and Policies section of the College Catalog.
Students must complete (or transfer in from another course from another school/provider) the Pre-Health Science Core requirements prior to starting the program in August:
o HCP 0001 Health Careers Core Curriculum o HSC 0405 Basic Life Support (CPR) Student o HSC 0522 Tuberculosis/OSHA/Hepatitis For
Students
o HSC 0591 HIV/AIDS Students
o HSC 0691 Domestic Violence For Students o HSC 0692 Prevention of Medical Errors
Applicants must complete a Medical History and Physical Examination prior to the start of RAT courses in Term I, August. Completion of the physical is not required for application to the program. Physical Examination information will be provided to students at the preadmissions meeting.
Radiation Therapy AS Program Selection Criteria
Once students have successfully completed all prerequisite courses (i.e., ENC 1101, BSC 1085, BSC 1085L, , BSC 1086, BSC 1086L & MTB 1310 or MAT 1033) & have applied to the Radiation Therapy Program with the required minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, admission will be based on a point system.
Points will be awarded for the number of courses completed toward the AS Degree in Radiation Therapy, Grade Point Average (programmatic) and work experience.
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Radiation Therapy Associate in Science Major Code 2159 (cont.) Points for Courses Completed Toward the Degree:
Courses required for the AS Degree in Radiation Therapy (exclusive of the prerequisite courses & pre-health science core requirements) will be used to award points. One point will be awarded for each course successfully completed with a minimum of a “C” (or “S”) grade regardless of the number of credits. An additional point will be awarded for completion of HSC 1531 Medical Terminology. The points awarded for courses completed at BC or that are transferred in as equivalent are as follows:
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 1 point Social/Behavioral Science Elective 1 point
SPC 1608 Public Speaking 1 point
*BSC1086 Anatomy and Physiology II 1 point
*BSC1086 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 point HSC 1531 Medical Terminology 1 point
*Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) students who meet all of the
application criteria 1 point
Points for Accumulative Grade Point Average
Points as follows will be awarded for the cumulative average of the courses that are required by the AS degree. This is for courses completed at BC or that are transferred in as equivalent:
2.5 -3.2 GPA 1 points
3.3-4.0 GPA 2 points
Points for Health Care Work Experience Documented employment in a radiation therapy department or a minimum of 40 hours documented volunteer time in a radiation therapy department must be patient related
1 point
Selection of Students:
Students with the highest point totals will be offered admission to the program based on availability. In the event of a tie, admission will be based on GPA. The earliest applications can be submitted is Winter Term please see Health Science admissions Page for exact dates, program start every August.
Only those applications meeting the program selection criteria will be considered. Incomplete applications or those received before students have completed the prerequisite courses will be returned.
Students selected for this one year full-time day program will be notified by the Admissions Department via e-mail during the months of June. Those accepted will be required to attend a pre-admission session & accept or decline their place in the program. Students can defer entry into the program until the following year. However, such students must enter the program the following August. Those who do not enter the following year will have to reapply for admission.
Students who do not attend the pre-admission session or contact Admissions to accept, decline, or defer entry into the program will need to reapply for the following year.
Note: In order to successfully progress through the AS Radiation Therapy Program, students must achieve a grade of "C" or above in all didactic courses and an "S"
(satisfactory) grade in all clinical and laboratory courses.
This requirement is in addition to maintaining an overall degree GPA of at least 2.0.
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Radiation Therapy Associate in Science Major Code 2159 (cont.) Pre-requisite Courses
*ENC 1101 Composition I 3
*BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
*BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
*MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra 3
**CGS 1060C Computer and Internet Literacy 3 Total Semester Hours 13 First Year Term 1
RAT 1001 Introduction to Radiation Therapy 1
*RAT 1111 Radiographic Process 2
*RAT 1111L Radiographic Process Lab 1
Elective Humanities 3
*BSC1086 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
*BSC1086L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 Total Term Semester Hours 11 First Year Term II
RAT 1614 Introduction to Radiation Therapy
Physics 3
RAT 1123 Patient Care 2
SPC 1024 Intro to Speech Communications or
SPC 1608 Public Speaking 3
Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
Total Term Semester Hours 11 First Year Term III
*RAT 1804 Clinic Education I 2 RAT 1002 Introduction to Radiation Therapy
Clinical 2
RAT 1002L Intro to Radiation Therapy clinical
Lab 1
Total Term Semester Hours 5
Second Year Term I
RAT 2240 Radiation Pathology 3
RAT 2021 Principles of Radiation Therapy I 3
*RAT 2617 Advanced Physics I 3
*RAT 2023 Oncology 3
*RAT 2814 Clinic Education II 3
Total Term Semester Hours 15 Second Year Term II
*RAT 2022 Principles of Radiation Therapy II 3
*RAT 2618 Advanced Physics II 3
*RAT 2241 Radiobiology 2
*RAT 2824 Clinic Education III 3
*RAT 2657 Quality Assurance and Pharmacology 3
*RAT 2243 Radiation Oncology Sectional Anatomy 2 Total Term Semester Hours 16 Second Year Term III
*RAT 2619 Dosimetry and Computer Treatment
Planning 2
*RAT 2619L Dosimetry and Computer Treatment
Planning Lab 1
*RAT 2834 Clinic Education IV or
*RAT 2905 Independent Study 3
Total Term Semester Hours 6 Total Program Semester Hours 77
*Requires a pre- or co-requisite or proper score on placement test. Refer to the course descriptions found online at www.broward.edu.
**CGS1060C must be completed within the first 15 hours of Broward College coursework.
It is strongly recommended that students see an academic advisor or counselor every term.
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Radiation Therapy Specialist Technical Certificate Major Code 6228 Radiation Therapist Specialist-Technical Certificate Track:
The Radiation Therapist Specialist Technical Certificate program prepares the Certified Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) for employment as a radiation therapist. Upon completion of this 15 month full-time day program the graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam &
subsequently apply to the state of Florida for licensure.
The program is offered in Building 41 on North Campus.
Applicants should access admission information online at www.broward.edu/healthsciences, or call 954-201-2890.
Applicants should call the program manager at 954-201-2352 for specific program information.
Related Programs
Radiation Therapy Associate in Science Major Code 2159 Criteria for Admission to the Radiation Therapy Specialist-Technical Certificate Program:
Applicants must fulfill the requirements for admission to Health Science Programs.
Minimum 2.5 degree GPA overall
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED A
RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM AND BE
CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN REGISTRY