Students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in an Allied Health Science or Nursing are encouraged to complete the recommended sequence of general education and elective courses below. Completing this sequence of courses will result in the attainment of an Associate of Science degree from Southwest Tennessee Community College. To be certain of course transferability, students should first meet with an Southwest advisor for assistance with long-range degree planning. The students should then review course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate Allied Health Application Deadlines degree. The institution that receives course credits always makes the final decision about transferability of those credits. (Degree Requirements)
Students are required to complete both general education and career-specific courses to qualify for the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Each A.A.S. degree program requires approximately 20 credit hours related to the arts and sciences. Additionally, each degree program requires the completion of designated courses and clinical or practical experiences. Please refer to each program’s listing for information related to general education and prerequisite course requirements. Some programs require specific courses from the general education groupings.
The mission of the Dietetic Technician Program is to prepare its graduates for career entry into the Dietetic profession by training competent graduates to facilitate the nutrition care process and manage food delivery systems for patient care. The program addresses educational needs of students, employers and communities in Shelby and Fayette Counties and the surrounding Mid-South regions as well as providing instruction in nutrition for other academic disciplines at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Dietetic Technicians often work in partnership with registered dietitians and screen, evaluate and educate patients; manage and prevent diseases such as diabetes and obesity and monitors patient’s progress and status. Dietetic Technicians often work in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, foodservice providers, school food service and community nutrition programs.
The Dietetic Technician Program at Southwest Tennessee Community College is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)They can be reached by calling (800) 877-1600, extension 5400.
The Medical Laboratory Technician is an essential member of the health care team, providing laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of disease, and the maintenance of health. This program is designed to give students both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in a variety of laboratory procedures. Students in the program spend the final six months of the second year rotating through clinical laboratories of area hospitals. During this period, the program calendar will differ from the school calendar. Students accepted into the program must remain in sequence and complete all courses on schedule.
This Medical Laboratory Technician program is licensed by the State of Tennessee Department of Health Medical Laboratory Board-Facilities Health Related Boards and is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631 (773) 714-8880. Program graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations and make application for Tennessee licensure as medical laboratory technicians. (Degree Requirements)
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a health-care professional who works under the supervision of a physical therapist. The PTA works with a variety of patients who have been disabled by illness, accident, or congenital handicap. The duties of a PTA include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs that may involve exercise, massage and hydrotherapy; the use of heat, cold, electricity, or sound; and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient’s responses. As clinicians, PTAs work in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, rehabilitation centers, and for physical therapists in independent practice. Following graduation, graduates are eligible to sit for the state licensing examination. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. (Degree Requirements)
The purpose of the Radiologic Technology Department is to prepare competent, certified radiographers to help meet entry level needs of employers of the health care community. This program offers an opportunity to develop skills necessary to assure comprehension, application, and evaluation of clinical information; competent clinical proficiency; and acceptable professional behavior in their roles as medical radiographers. Upon completing degree requirements, students may sit for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite. 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, Phone (312) 704-5300. (Degree Requirements)
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