Program Abbreviations and Awards

I. Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

The Associate in Applied Science Degree requires 63 to 75 credit hours and is designed to be completed in five to six semesters or two years. General education or academic courses comprise 25%-40% of the curriculum while the remaining courses are in the specialty field. The general education courses are delineated in the specific curricula, and they include the minimum hours required in communication; math; natural science; social or behavioral science; and humanities and fine arts. No developmental courses may be accepted as meeting any associate degree requirements. Associate in Applied Science Degrees include:

EMS

Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic

HED Wellness and Therapeutic Massage
MAT

Medical Assistant Technology

NUR

Associate Degree Nursing

PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

RAD

Radiologic Technology

SUR

Surgical Technology

VET Veterinary Technology

II. Certificate

The Certificate requires completion of a minimum of 30-59 credit hours. General education courses as well as a series of career courses are required to earn the Certificate. Certificate programs include:

EMS

Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic

LPN

Practical Nursing

MAT

Medical Assistant Technology

SUR

Surgical Technology

III. Short Term Certificate

The general certificate programs are no more than 29 credit hours in length and may be completed in one to three semesters. General education courses may or may not be required depending on the program. Certificate programs include:

AMA

Administrative Medical Assistant

CT

Computed Tomography

COA

Physical Education/Coaching

EMS

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic

EMS Emergency Medical Technician
EMS Advanced Emergency  Medical Technician
FSC

Fire Science

KIN

Kinesiology/Exercise Science

MCT

Multicare Technician

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MSG

Therapeutic Massage

PET

Wellness and Personal Trainer 

PEW

Wellness

PLB

Phlebotomy Technician

SPM Sport Management

IV. Award of Achievement

The Award of Achievement is an institutional award that denotes proficiency in selected courses of study. This award requires the successful completion of a series of technical or career courses but requires no general education courses. Award of Achievement programs include:

EMS

Emergency Services Dispatcher

MAC

Medical Aide Certificate

NAS

Nursing Assisting