Programs & Courses – Athens Technical College
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Programs & Courses – Athens Technical College
Programs & Courses
Accounting
Accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing clerks are financial record keepers. They update and maintain accounting records, including those that calculate expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss.
Agricultural Science
From plant growth and farm management to food processing and farm maintenance, our program offers a well-rounded overview of business and production.
Air Conditioning Technology
The Air Conditioning Technology program offers a very hands-on, applied approach to learning the skills necessary to work in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.
Applied Technical Management
In addition to the skills and knowledge obtained in technical diploma programs, students can take a step further and obtain degree-level general education knowledge and business skills.
Automotive Collision Repair
The automotive collision repair program provides the training that allows graduates a great start in the collision repair industry.
Automotive Technology
Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks. They perform basic care maintenance, diagnose problems, and plan and execute vehicle repairs.
Bioscience
Simply put, bioscience (or biotechnology) is the use of living organisms, or components of living organisms, to enrich our lives by making better foods, vaccines, medicines, and other products.
Business Management
Whether it’s becoming an entrepreneur, crunching numbers or managing employees, the business management program can put you on the pathway to success.
Career Plus High School
Take college courses and earn your high school diploma at the same time.
Commercial Truck Driving
Nearly every product sold in the United States spends at least some time in a truck, if not multiple trips, and there is a high demand for drivers to deliver these goods.
Computer Support Specialist
Do you describe yourself as a ‘techie,” or do your friends and family regularly ask you for computer support? If so, the computer support specialist program might be the perfect fit for you!
Conservation Law Enforcement
Do you enjoy being outside and learning about the environment? Learn about how humans interact with wildlife, including all applicable laws in one of our newest programs.
Continuing Education & Computer Workshops
The role of Continuing Education is to develop short courses, workshops, and seminars for professional development and personal enrichment.
Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetician
The beauty industry is a vast field with plenty of exciting opportunities for careers in cosmetology—and it’s growing, whether you want to own your own salon or spa, or work as a beauty professional in fashion, film or television.
CPR & First Aid
This essential class educates attendees on the critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Course topics include first aid basics, injury emergencies, environmental emergencies, preventing illness and injury, and CPR/AED.
Criminal Justice
Police officers protect lives and property while ensuring community safety and responding to crisis events.
Culinary Arts
Do you consider yourself a foodie? Turn your culinary passion into a career by learning the science, art and management of food preparation.
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistants contribute significantly to the dental team by performing a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienists are an important part of the dental team providing dental cleanings, radiographs, periodontal treatment, and patient education that patients need to maintain optimal dental health.
Diesel Equipment Technology
Diesel service technicians and mechanics repair and maintain the diesel engines that power transportation vehicles and heavy industrial equipment.
Drafting Technology
Do you like to problem solve or figure out how things work? Drafting is an essential step in the engineering process that allows designers to turn their ideas into reality.
Drivers Education
Athens Technical College campuses offers the 36-hour course that meets the State of Georgia requirements for Joshua’s Law.
Early Childhood Care and Education
This program prepares graduates to work with children and families in a variety of settings, with classes that require students to make learning materials that students will be able to instantly use with children.
Electrical Construction Systems Technology
The Electrical Construction Systems Technology program prepares students for good-paying careers in residential, commercial and industrial electrical positions.
Emergency Medical Technician / Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
EMT’s provide a vital service as they care for and transport the sick or injured to or from a medical facility.
Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologists work with advanced technologies to increase the flow of communication, expand profit margin, and/or deliver products both internal and external of the organization.
Engineering Technology and Applied Science
If you want an engineering-related career with a hands-on practical approach, you’ll learn cutting-edge technology areas enabling graduates to meet the changing needs of this growing industry.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The Adult Education division at Athens Technical College offers free classes for adults learning English.
Forklift training
This OSHA compliant course is designed for individuals needing to learn or update skills for operating a forklift. The course includes classroom instruction and supervised hands-on operation of a forklift.
General Education Courses
While major programs focus within a chosen specialization, general education or core courses provide a broad understanding within a variety of disciplines.
Georgia Dept. of Transportation Exams
The Athens Technical College Economic Development Department administers the written portion of the • GDOT Aggregate Certification• Roadway Testing Technician (RTT)• Quality Control Technician Level 1 Certification (QCT Asphalt) examinations.
Georgia Pest Control Exam & Prep Course
The Georgia Pest Control Employee Registration Examination is a proctored exam that is required of any person employed in a job that focuses on pest control or extermination.
Health Information Management Technology
Help meet the continued demand for medical coders and health information professionals throughout the healthcare revenue cycle.
Healthcare Assistant
Graduates will be employed as personnel to register patients for admittance to the hospital, outpatient surgery, procedures, diagnostics, physical rehab (physical therapy), clinics, specialty treatment centers, emergency rooms, and other healthcare facilities.
High School Equivalency
Athens Technical College now offers multiple options for achieving your high school equivalency.
Industrial Systems Technology
Industrial systems technicians maintain and repair the various machines used in industry. Their job title may be industrial electrician or industrial mechanic, but more often it is automation technician.
Integrated Education Training / Workplace Literary Programs
IET courses combine basic education with workforce training for specific careers, while WPL programs focus on improving job-related skills like reading, digital literacy, and teamwork.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows a student to build a strong academic foundation in the general education core curriculum, as well as select from a variety of occupational concentrations in business and health sciences depending upon the student’s professional goals.
Interior Design
The interior design is ideal for an individual who enjoys mixing creativity with technical skills.
ManufactuReady
ManufactuREADY is an intensive six-week program that prepares unemployed or underemployed individuals for success in the rewarding field of manufacturing.
Marketing Management
Gain expertise that will allow you to effectively manage a business’s product portfolio, social media platforms and marketing resources.
Medical Assisting
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians and other health practitioners.
Networking Specialist
Demand for information technology workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks.
Nursing
Our nursing graduates are highly respected and sought after by local healthcare systems. Our reputation for producing stellar entry-level nurses has continued for decades. ASN graduates are well prepared registered nurses who have a wide variety of healthcare job settings.
Paralegal Studies
The American Bar Association (ABA)-approved paralegal studies program educates students for positions as paralegals as a means of improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of legal services.
Paramedicine
Paramedics commonly facilitate medical decisions at an emergency scene and during transport, working in a variety of specialty care settings including but not limited to ground and air ambulances, hospitals, and community settings.
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomists obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture or micro-techniques. They aid in the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens and may be involved with patient data entry.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are licensed healthcare providers who work as part of a team to provide physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Practical Nursing
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses.
Precision Machining and Manufacturing
Machinists use lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other types of machine tools to produce precision metal parts.
Radiologic Technology
Radiographers produce x-ray images (radiographs) of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems.
Safety: OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 COURSE
These trainings will provide you with the vital knowledge and skills you will need to recognize, prevent and respond to hazards and life-threatening situations.
Serv-Safe
The Athens Technical College Economic Development Division offers the ServSafe Manager training and exam.
Social Work Assistant
Social Work is one of the fastest growing and most versatile careers in the U.S. Its mission is to enhance wellbeing and to help improve quality of life by focusing on both the person and the environment.
Surgical Technology
Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary technicians typically conduct clinical work in a private practice under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Welding Technology
Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts by melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond.
Workkeys Testing
The assessments measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace, and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance.
Programs & Courses
Accounting
Accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing clerks are financial record keepers. They update and maintain accounting records, including those that calculate expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss.
Agricultural Science
From plant growth and farm management to food processing and farm maintenance, our program offers a well-rounded overview of business and production.
Air Conditioning Technology
The Air Conditioning Technology program offers a very hands-on, applied approach to learning the skills necessary to work in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.
Applied Technical Management
In addition to the skills and knowledge obtained in technical diploma programs, students can take a step further and obtain degree-level general education knowledge and business skills.
Automotive Collision Repair
The automotive collision repair program provides the training that allows graduates a great start in the collision repair industry.
Automotive Technology
Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks. They perform basic care maintenance, diagnose problems, and plan and execute vehicle repairs.
Bioscience
Simply put, bioscience (or biotechnology) is the use of living organisms, or components of living organisms, to enrich our lives by making better foods, vaccines, medicines, and other products.
Business Management
Whether it’s becoming an entrepreneur, crunching numbers or managing employees, the business management program can put you on the pathway to success.
Career Plus High School
Take college courses and earn your high school diploma at the same time.
Commercial Truck Driving
Nearly every product sold in the United States spends at least some time in a truck, if not multiple trips, and there is a high demand for drivers to deliver these goods.
Computer Support Specialist
Do you describe yourself as a ‘techie,” or do your friends and family regularly ask you for computer support? If so, the computer support specialist program might be the perfect fit for you!
Conservation Law Enforcement
Do you enjoy being outside and learning about the environment? Learn about how humans interact with wildlife, including all applicable laws in one of our newest programs.
Continuing Education & Computer Workshops
The role of Continuing Education is to develop short courses, workshops, and seminars for professional development and personal enrichment.
Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetician
The beauty industry is a vast field with plenty of exciting opportunities for careers in cosmetology—and it’s growing, whether you want to own your own salon or spa, or work as a beauty professional in fashion, film or television.
CPR & First Aid
This essential class educates attendees on the critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Course topics include first aid basics, injury emergencies, environmental emergencies, preventing illness and injury, and CPR/AED.
Criminal Justice
Police officers protect lives and property while ensuring community safety and responding to crisis events.
Culinary Arts
Do you consider yourself a foodie? Turn your culinary passion into a career by learning the science, art and management of food preparation.
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistants contribute significantly to the dental team by performing a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienists are an important part of the dental team providing dental cleanings, radiographs, periodontal treatment, and patient education that patients need to maintain optimal dental health.
Diesel Equipment Technology
Diesel service technicians and mechanics repair and maintain the diesel engines that power transportation vehicles and heavy industrial equipment.
Drafting Technology
Do you like to problem solve or figure out how things work? Drafting is an essential step in the engineering process that allows designers to turn their ideas into reality.
Drivers Education
Athens Technical College campuses offers the 36-hour course that meets the State of Georgia requirements for Joshua’s Law.
Early Childhood Care and Education
This program prepares graduates to work with children and families in a variety of settings, with classes that require students to make learning materials that students will be able to instantly use with children.
Electrical Construction Systems Technology
The Electrical Construction Systems Technology program prepares students for good-paying careers in residential, commercial and industrial electrical positions.
Emergency Medical Technician / Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
EMT’s provide a vital service as they care for and transport the sick or injured to or from a medical facility.
Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologists work with advanced technologies to increase the flow of communication, expand profit margin, and/or deliver products both internal and external of the organization.
Engineering Technology and Applied Science
If you want an engineering-related career with a hands-on practical approach, you’ll learn cutting-edge technology areas enabling graduates to meet the changing needs of this growing industry.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The Adult Education division at Athens Technical College offers free classes for adults learning English.
Forklift training
This OSHA compliant course is designed for individuals needing to learn or update skills for operating a forklift. The course includes classroom instruction and supervised hands-on operation of a forklift.
General Education Courses
While major programs focus within a chosen specialization, general education or core courses provide a broad understanding within a variety of disciplines.
Georgia Dept. of Transportation Exams
The Athens Technical College Economic Development Department administers the written portion of the • GDOT Aggregate Certification• Roadway Testing Technician (RTT)• Quality Control Technician Level 1 Certification (QCT Asphalt) examinations.
Georgia Pest Control Exam & Prep Course
The Georgia Pest Control Employee Registration Examination is a proctored exam that is required of any person employed in a job that focuses on pest control or extermination.
Health Information Management Technology
Help meet the continued demand for medical coders and health information professionals throughout the healthcare revenue cycle.
Healthcare Assistant
Graduates will be employed as personnel to register patients for admittance to the hospital, outpatient surgery, procedures, diagnostics, physical rehab (physical therapy), clinics, specialty treatment centers, emergency rooms, and other healthcare facilities.
High School Equivalency
Athens Technical College now offers multiple options for achieving your high school equivalency.
Industrial Systems Technology
Industrial systems technicians maintain and repair the various machines used in industry. Their job title may be industrial electrician or industrial mechanic, but more often it is automation technician.
Integrated Education Training / Workplace Literary Programs
IET courses combine basic education with workforce training for specific careers, while WPL programs focus on improving job-related skills like reading, digital literacy, and teamwork.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows a student to build a strong academic foundation in the general education core curriculum, as well as select from a variety of occupational concentrations in business and health sciences depending upon the student’s professional goals.
Interior Design
The interior design is ideal for an individual who enjoys mixing creativity with technical skills.
ManufactuReady
ManufactuREADY is an intensive six-week program that prepares unemployed or underemployed individuals for success in the rewarding field of manufacturing.
Marketing Management
Gain expertise that will allow you to effectively manage a business’s product portfolio, social media platforms and marketing resources.
Medical Assisting
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians and other health practitioners.
Networking Specialist
Demand for information technology workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks.
Nursing
Our nursing graduates are highly respected and sought after by local healthcare systems. Our reputation for producing stellar entry-level nurses has continued for decades. ASN graduates are well prepared registered nurses who have a wide variety of healthcare job settings.
Paralegal Studies
The American Bar Association (ABA)-approved paralegal studies program educates students for positions as paralegals as a means of improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of legal services.
Paramedicine
Paramedics commonly facilitate medical decisions at an emergency scene and during transport, working in a variety of specialty care settings including but not limited to ground and air ambulances, hospitals, and community settings.
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomists obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture or micro-techniques. They aid in the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens and may be involved with patient data entry.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are licensed healthcare providers who work as part of a team to provide physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Practical Nursing
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses.
Precision Machining and Manufacturing
Machinists use lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other types of machine tools to produce precision metal parts.
Radiologic Technology
Radiographers produce x-ray images (radiographs) of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems.
Safety: OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 COURSE
These trainings will provide you with the vital knowledge and skills you will need to recognize, prevent and respond to hazards and life-threatening situations.
Serv-Safe
The Athens Technical College Economic Development Division offers the ServSafe Manager training and exam.
Social Work Assistant
Social Work is one of the fastest growing and most versatile careers in the U.S. Its mission is to enhance wellbeing and to help improve quality of life by focusing on both the person and the environment.
Surgical Technology
Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary technicians typically conduct clinical work in a private practice under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Welding Technology
Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts by melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond.
Workkeys Testing
The assessments measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace, and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance.