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The Associate of Science Degree at Eastern Gateway Community College requires a minimum of 60 semester hours. This degree provides a solid science education base and is flexible enough to permit the creation of a program to fulfill personal study desires or fulfill transfer requirements.
This degree gives substantial cost savings to the student completing the first two years of his/her baccalaureate program at Eastern Gateway Community College. A student seeking this degree will work with a faculty advisor and the transfer coordinator in planning the academic program. The student also should consult with an advisor at the institution to which transfer is desired.
The Associate of Science (AS) Degree is a two-year degree program which parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Science Degree at most four-year institutions. Depending upon the selection of electives in the AS degree, the student can progress into baccalaureate programs such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, and other fields of interest in the science disciplines.
Suggested course sequence for the AS degree appears in the following chart. A list of general studies electives can be found at the beginning of the course description guide. All course descriptions, including electives, are found in the catalog course description guide. In planning a schedule, the student should know that all courses are NOT offered all semesters. Course sequencing and elective selection are critical. An appointment with an advisor is essential.
Eastern Gateway Community College has articulation agreements with many local colleges and universities, both two and four-year. Students may check with a dean or the transfer coordinator for an updated list or consult EGCC’s website or transferology.com.
The AS is designed for students who are planning to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs in science related disciplines offered at four-year institutions.
The coursework includes the basic courses that are generally acceptable to the transfer institution. The major emphasis is on completion of general education requirements that are part of the senior institution’s requirements for science majors. These are in the areas of math, science, humanities and social sciences. Students enrolling in this transfer program should be aware of the course requirements and application of transfer credits at the institutions to which they are considering transferring.
Working closely with the academic advisor and transfer coordinator, a student will be able to tailor a program of study to fit the requirements of the desired transfer institution. It is the student’s responsibility to meet requirements of a program and the needs in regards to transfer.
Upon successful completion of the AS degree, the student will be able to:
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The Associate of Arts degree at Eastern Gateway Community College requires a minimum of 60 semester hours. This degree provides a solid liberal arts and sciences education base and is flexible enough to permit the creation of a program to fulfill personal study desires. The student has the ability to choose electives that will satisfy a student’s particular interests and future educational goals.
This degree also fulfills the general education requirements for most four-year colleges, and with the correct selection of electives, follows the Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGS) guidelines to transfer to state institutions in Ohio. This degree can be used for transfer into four year baccalaureate programs, usually giving substantial cost savings to the student completing the first two years of his/her baccalaureate program at Eastern Gateway Community College. A student pursuing this degree should work with a faculty advisor and the director of transfer in planning the academic program. The student should also consult with an advisor at the institution to which transfer is desired to avoid problems.
Upon successful completion of the AA degree, the graduate will be able to:
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The Respiratory Therapy Program is designed to prepare graduates to participate in patient assessment, perform diagnostic testing, administer therapeutic treatments, maintain patient ventilation through mechanical support, and participate in the rehabilitation of patients with pulmonary disease. Students and graduates will participate in the treatment and care of patients of every age in a variety of locations. This profession requires an ability to interact and communicate effectively with patients and other health professionals. The respiratory therapist must be able to establish and maintain a rapport with patients, demonstrate an ability to work with mechanical systems, and work with others as part of the health care team.
Preferred high school course work includes algebra, chemistry, and one additional science. Other recommended course work includes Algebra II, biology, geometry, anatomy and physiology.
Respiratory Therapy Program application/admissions criteria are identified in the college catalog.
Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will be eligible to sit for both the entry-level certification, written and clinical simulation registry examinations of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Successful completion of the entry-level and advance practitioner examinations will entitle the graduate to use the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials, respectively. In addition to the credentials, a license to practice is required by most states, including Ohio.
The program director is Associate Professor Kathleen Compton. Her office number is (740) 264-5591 x1671.
Upon completion of the Respiratory Therapy Program, the graduate will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information relevant to the role as registered respiratory therapy practitioner.
2. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role as a registered respiratory therapy practitioner.
3. Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the registered respiratory therapy practitioner.
Outcomes data from the Annual Report of Current Status has been posted on the CoARC website. Follow this link directly to the Programmatic Outcomes Data page.
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Central Service Technicians work to prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. They may perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment. This program prepares students to become Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by IAHCSMM requirements. In order for students to qualify as a CRCST they must pass the certification exam and complete 400 hours of hands on experience. That hands on experience can be completed before testing or within 6 months of passing the exam. The hands on experience will include:
14 hours X 15 weeks = 210 hours for each practicum course. 410 hours for the program slightly exceeds the minimum of 400 hours required for full certification by IAHCSMM. All candidates for certification must complete and provide appropriate form by IAHCSMM by supervisor of 400 hours of hands on experience in a Central Service Department in the following areas:
Program Application/Admission Criteria:
Program Outcomes:
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The Medical Scribe Specialist program provides instruction in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, healthcare law and ethics, billing and reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II coding, electronic health record components including documentation standards, computerized applications such as provider order entry and clinical decision support in the provider health record, personal health record at both the physical point of care and telemedicine, quality/performance health information workflow, and professional ethics/communication based on CAAHEP required standards. The program prepares students for entry level Medical Scribe positions requiring the input of accurate and timely data into the electronic health record under the direction of a physician benefiting both the clinician and the patient.
Upon successful completion of the Medical Scribe Specialist program, the graduate will be able to:
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The Associate of Individualized Study (AIS) is a degree for students wishing to choose an area of concentration that is not offered by another degree awarded by the college. The AIS degree is appropriate for those students who may have earned credit hours in a variety of programs, possibly at multiple institutions, because of changing job opportunities, personal need or desire, or other circumstances. The degree combines the existing educational disciplines at the college with a student’s educational history, college credits, and experience to create an area of concentration that best serves the need of the student, especially in connection with career or job objectives.
Unlike other majors at the college, this degree is personalized. Before students pursue this degree, they must have completed an application for the AIS degree, have their proposed curriculum approved by a team made up of three faculty members, and have the final permission of the department dean. For more information about the Associate of Individualized Study degree, contact the department dean.
The AIS Degree program is designed by and for the student. The degree is built on the student’s unique educational objectives. This AIS Degree is ideal for students who have a variety of college level courses but no specific degree or who have attended different colleges so they have multiple transcripts. EGCC advisors will work to combine these credits with EGCC classes to create an individualized degree. Students also may request credit for life experience in place of a course offered at EGCC. This request must be accompanied by a portfolio that clearly demonstrates that the student has achieved at least 70% of the course outcomes for which credit is requested. These credits may be applied to the AIS degree. The procedure for requesting credit for life experience will be explained to the student when he or she makes the request. Taking a class in assembling a portfolio is advised.
A series of steps and a three member advisory committee will be used to ensure the success of a student who is a candidate for the AIS degree.
1. The student will be required to complete an application for admission to the AIS program. This will be reviewed by the dean for business, engineering and information technologies.
2. One person from the college (in most cases a faculty member) must serve as a representative for the student’s concentration area. This will serve as an indication that the applicant has reviewed the proposed program with an appropriate advisory committee member.
3. An appropriate department dean also must sign off on the application form.
Each applicant will have an advisory committee comprised of three people to help ensure that the student is on track with degree requirements.
Upon successful completion of the AIS degree, the graduate will be able to:
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The Associate of Science for Biological Sciences Transfer is offered to approximate the first two years of a baccalaureate program in the health or biological sciences or for entrance to a specialized health professional program. This curriculum is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to study pre-medical, pre-dental or pre-veterinary medicine; physical or occupational therapy; optometry; biology; or any biological science. This program also is appropriate for any health technology student who wishes to pursue an education beyond the AAS degrees offered by the college.
EGCC’s Transfer Module as approved by the Ohio Board of Regents is integrated into this curriculum to ensure a smooth transfer to upper division programs. As such, this degree is not intended to prepare graduates for specific occupations.
Upon successful completion of the AS (Biological Sciences Transfer) degree, the graduate will be able to:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BACCALAUREATE STUDIES
The coursework includes the basic math and science courses that are generally acceptable to the transfer institution. The major emphasis is on completion of general education requirements that are part of the senior institution’s requirements for health and life sciences majors. The curriculum also includes pertinent course work in the humanities and social sciences.
Students enrolling in this transfer program should be aware of the course requirements and applications of transfer credits at the institutions to which they are considering transferring.
Working closely with an academic advisor, a student will be able to tailor a program of study to fit the requirements of the desired transfer institution. It is the student’s responsibility to meet requirements of a program and the needs in regards to transfer.
Information regarding transfer of credits to various colleges and universities is available through the transfer coordinator.
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Under an agreement with the Steubenville Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (IBEW-NECA), a graduate of the five-year Inside Apprenticeship program may seek an Associate of Technical Study (Type-B) in Electrical Trades Technology at Eastern Gateway Community College. Under this agreement, an apprenticeship graduate will receive up to 47 credits toward graduation and must complete the following courses (or approved alternates) within the maximum of four years: English Composition I, Technical and Professional Writing, Public Speaking, Technical Algebra, Technical Trigonometry, and College Physics I.
Information and conditions of admission to this program can be obtained by contacting the office of the dean.
Upon successful completion of the degree in electrical trades, the graduate will be able to:
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The Information Technology Program prepares students for careers as a desktop support technician or help desk specialist, associate network administrator, or associate network engineer.
The information technology associate degree provides a comprehensive understanding of various areas of IT including computer hardware, operating systems, and networking. Student will gain the skills needed to set up and manage high performance computer networks using the latest networking tools including TCP/IP, security firewalls, internet services and more. Students will also receive training in a variety of current technologies including Cisco and Microsoft. Hands-on experience is provided through computer simulations. The degree can also help students prepare for the A+, Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Associate , Security+ and Linux+ certifications.
Upon successful completion of the degree in information technology, the graduate will be able to:
• Install, upgrade, configure, and administer client computer hardware, software, and industry troubleshooting procedures.
• Develop a functional understanding of network software configuration.
• Maintain and support information systems in a wide range of computing environments with Microsoft Windows and the integrated family of server products.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of security practices and procedures.
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