Career Guide - Chattahoochee Technical College

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Career Guide - Chattahoochee Technical College
Di sc o ve r y ou r C a r e e r AT c h attahooc hee tec hnic al c ollege .
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Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Inquiries related to
the college’s accreditation by the Commission may be directed to SACSCOC, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or telephone 404-679-4500. Questions related to
admissions and the policies, programs, and practices of Chattahoochee Technical College should be directed to the College.
Chattahoochee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: the Chattahoochee Technical College Title IX Coordinator Dianne Lassai
Barker, 5198 Ross Road, Room 132P, Acworth, GA 30102, (770) 975-4023 or (678) 756-0970, or Dianne.Barker@ChattahoocheeTech.edu. and the Chattahoochee Technical College
Section 504/ADA Coordinator Mary Frances Bernard, 980 South Cobb Drive, Building G1106, Marietta, GA 30060, (770) 528-4529, or MaryFrances.Bernard@ChattahoocheeTechedu.
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Di sc o ve r Y ou r Ca r e e r Path
It’s easy to get started! Career Counselors are available to help assess student areas of interest, skill
sets, and the programs of study that are a unique fit for each student. Most students qualify for
financial aid. Visit the website for more information: www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu
About C h atta h o o c h e e T e c h
A Uni t of the Technical College System of Georgia, Chattahoochee Technical College is the largest
technical college in the state with more than 17,000 students enrolled in the past academic year. The
college has eight campus locations serving the counties of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding,
and P ickens. CTC provides a high quality, easily accessible college education at a fraction of the
cost of other area colleges and universities. Chattahoochee Tech awards more than 70 certificates,
diplomas and associate degrees in 45 programs of study through traditional classroom courses or
online learning. The college also provides the community with training opportunities, including
customized workforce development, adult l iteracy and continuing education programs.
www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu
S o u r c e o f O c c u p a t i o n a l O u t l o o k: Ge orgia De partme n t of Labor.
O c c u p a t io n a l O u t l o o k a n d Tr e n ds can var y gre atly base d on man y e con omic indicators and there is no way to accurately predict what the true job
f o r e c a s t i s f o r a s p e c i f i c p o s i t i on in a ge ograph ical are a. For more information, go to: http://explorer.dol.state.ga.us/ or http://onetonline.org
Ac c o u n t i ng
Air Conditioning
T echnology
ASSOCI AT E O F SCIENCE
IN NURSING
Is a precise, logical and communicative skill for
individuals who are analytical, systematic and enjoy
working with numbers.
Prepares students to install, service and repair equipment
used to control temperature, circulation, moisture and
purity of air.
Prepares students to be Registered Nurses who treat
patients, educate patients and the public about various
medical conditions and provide service and emotional
support to patients’ family members.
J OB D UTIES
 Accounts payable/receivable
 Payroll processing & bookkeeping
 Preparing spreadsheets
JOB D U T IES
 Install and maintain heating, air conditioning
and refrigeration units
 Evaluate, examine and correct the cause of
system problems
 Communicate with customers and
co-workers
J OB T I TLES
 Accounting Clerk
 Auditing Clerk
 Payroll Clerk
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Banks and accounting firms
 Private industry
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
JOB T I T LES
 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics
and Installers
 HVAC Technician
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Cooling and heating contractors
 Utility companies
 Hospitals, schools, restaurants, stores
JOB D U T IES
 A ssess patient health problems and needs
 D evelop and implement nursing care plans
 M aintain medical records
 A dminister nursing care to ill, injured,
convalescent, or disabled patients
JOB T I T LES
 Registered Nurse
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing care
facilities, home health care agencies
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
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AU TO M O T IVE
COLLISION REPAIR
AUT OMOT IVE
T ECHNOLOGY
BUILD ING AN D FACILI T IES
MAIN T EN ANCE
Prepares students to use the proper techniques for
straightening, repairing, replacing and refinishing various
types of damaged vehicles.
Prepares students to diagnose and perform repairs and
preventive maintenance on all types of vehicles.
Prepares students for employment in the maintenance
and repair of multi-family residential and commercial
structures (and associated fixtures and appliances).
J OB D UTIES
 Repair and refinish automotive vehicle
bodies
 Straighten vehicle frames
 Communicate with customers, suppliers and
co-workers
J OB T I TLES
 A uto Body Technician
 A uto Collision Painter
 A ppraisal Claims Representative
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Body shop repair businesses
 A uto dealership body shops
 Custom body shops
JOB D U T IES
 D iagnose and repair any part and all systems
of a vehicle
 P erform preventive maintenance on vehicles
 Communicate with customers and
co-workers
JOB T I T LES
 A utomotive Technician
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 A utomotive dealers
 A utomotive repair shops
 A utomotive parts, accessories and
tire stores
JOB D U T IES
 P erform work involving the skills of two or
more maintenance or craft occupations to
keep machines, mechanical equipment, or
the structure of an establishment in repair
 Insulating, carpentry, heating and air
maintenance, electrical repair, installing new
equipment, repairing buildings
JOB T I T LES
 Heating and Air Mechanic
 Building Engineer
 Electrician
 P lumber
 M aintenance Supervisor
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 P roperty management companies,
manufacturers, private firms, educational
institutions, hospitals
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
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BUSINESS A D M INISTRATIVE
TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS
MANAGE MEN T
CEN T R AL S T ERILE
P ROCESSING *
Prepares students to use computers and a variety
of software programs to maximize efficiency and
productivity in the office environment.
Offers career opportunities for those who are skilled at
fostering the success of the projects and employees in
their charge.
Prepares students to prepare, sterilize, install, or clean
laboratory or healthcare equipment.
J OB D UTIES
 P erform routine clerical and administrative
functions
 D raft correspondence, schedule
appointments
 Organize and maintain paper and electronic
files
JOB D U T IES
 P lan, direct, or coordinate projects, events
or policies
 Budgeting and scheduling
 P ersonnel assessment
J OB T I TLES
 A dministrative Assistant
 Office Clerk
 Receptionist
JOB T I T LES
 Construction Managers
 P roperty, Real Estate Managers
 P urchasing Managers
 Retail and Food Service Managers
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Institutions; schools, hospitals, government
 Business and industry
 Legal services
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Construction companies
 Real estate agencies
 Business and industry
 Retail stores and restaurants
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
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JOB D U T IES
 P repare, sterilize, install, and clean
equipment
 Operate and/or inspect equipment
JOB T I T LES
 M edical Equipment Preparers
 Central Sterile Processor
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Hospitals
 Offices of physicians
 Offices of dentists
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Average growth rate statewide
*a fter completing the Healthcare Assistant
Certificate
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CLINICAL L ABORATORY
TECHNOLOGY
CO MMERCI AL T RUCK
DRIVING
CO MP U T ER IN F ORMAT ION
SYS T E MS
Prepares students to analyze body fluids such as blood,
urine, and tissue samples to determine normal or
abnormal findings.
Prepares students to become a commercial truck driver
with a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Prepares students for success in one of four CIST
programs: programming, networking, information security
or web application development.
J OB D UTIES
 P erform complex medical laboratory tests
for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
disease
J OB T I TLES
 Clinical Laboratory Technician
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Hospitals
 Offices of physicians
 Diagnostic laboratories
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
JOB D U T IES
 D rive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck
with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds.
 Unload truck
JOB T I T LES
 Truck driver
 Bus driver
 D elivery driver
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 General freight trucking companies
 Grocery and wholesale product companies
 Cement and concrete manufacturers
 Couriers and delivery services
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide and Nationally
JOB D U T IES
 P rovide technical assistance to computer
users
 P lan, implement, upgrade, or monitor
security measures
 Create, modify, and test code, forms and
script
JOB T I T LES
 Computer User Support Specialists
 Information Security Analysts
 Computer Programmers
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Small and large businesses
 Governmental agencies
 Educational institutions
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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COSM E T OLOGY
CRIMIN AL JUS T ICE
T ECHNOLOGY
Prepares students to care for hair, skin and nails.
Is the study of law, police, courts and corrections.
J OB D UTIES
 Shampoo, cut, color, and style hair
 P rovide nail and skin care services
 Communicate effectively with customers
JOB D U T IES
 P atrol assigned area to enforce laws
 Regulate traffic, control crowds
 P revent crime and arrest violators
J OB T I TLES
 Hairstylist
 Cosmetologist
 Nail Technician
JOB T I T LES
 P olice Patrol Officer
 D eputy Sheriff
 Security Officer
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Hair salons
 Barber shops
 Hospital and long term care facilities
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 City, county, state governments
 Correctional institutions
 Security companies
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
CULIN ARY AR T S
Helps develop students’ culinary skills through a
precise combination of culinary theory and practical
application.
JOB D U T IES
 P repare, season, and cook salads, soups,
fish, meats, vegetables, desserts
 P lan and price menu items
 Order supplies and keep records and
accounts
JOB T I T LES
 Cook
 Sous chef
 Baker
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Restaurants and hotels
 Resorts and cruise ships
 Educational institutions
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Average growth statewide
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DESIGN AN D M ED IA
PROD UCT ION T ECHNOLOGY
DIESEL EQUI P MEN T
T ECHNOLOGY
Gives students options in visual media, graphic design
and prepress, computer animation, photography,
motion graphics, and printing operations.
Prepares students for careers in truck service and repair.
J OB D UTIES
 D esign or create graphics to meet customer
needs
 Create special effects, animation using
film, video for use in games, movies, music
videos, commercials
JOB D U T IES
 D iagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses
and trucks
 M aintain and repair diesel engines
JOB T I T LES
 Bus and Truck Mechanic
 D iesel Technician
J OB T I TLES
 Graphic Designers
 A nimators
 M ultimedia Artists
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Trucking companies or owner operators
 M ass transit or heavy equipment operators
 D iesel power generation
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 A dvertising agencies
 Business and industry with in-house art
departments
 Self employment
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Average growth statewide
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Average growth for Multimedia Artists and
Animators
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DR A FT ING
TECHNOLOGY
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE
& EDUC AT ION
ELEC T RIC AL AN D CO MP U T ER
ENGINEERING T ECHNOLOGY
Trains students to prepare detailed technical drawings,
plans, and maps using the latest computerized drafting
technology.
Prepares students to work in the field of child care
working directly with children implementing a
planned curriculum.
Emphasizes the application of scientific, mathematical
and engineering knowledge and methods.
J OB D UTIES
 P repare detailed drawings for engineers,
architects
 Use computer-aided design software
 Communicate with customers and
coworkers
JOB D U T IES
 Instruct preschool-aged children in activities
designed to promote social, physical, and
intellectual growth
 M aintain contact with parents or guardians
through informal meetings or conferences
 K eep records of each child’s progress
J OB T I TLES
 Civil Drafter
 M echanical Drafter
 CAD Drafter
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Engineering and architectural firms
 Governmental agencies
 Research and development departments
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Slower than average growth overall
JOB T I T LES
 P reschool Teacher
 Teacher Aide or Assistant
 Child Care Center Director
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 P reschools and daycare centers
 Before and after school programs
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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JOB D U T IES
 Test or modify developmental or operational
electrical control equipment and circuitry
 L ay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair,
and modify electronic components such as
computer and hospital equipment
JOB T I T LES
 E lectrical Engineering Technician
 E lectronic Engineering Technician
 E lectronics Technician
 B iomedical Equipment Technician
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 C able companies
 H ospitals, schools and government
buildings
 C omputer and electronic repair companies
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 S lower than average growth statewide for
electrical engineering technicians
 B right outlook statewide for Biomedical
Equipment Repairers
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E M ERGENCY M ED ICA L
SERVICES
ENVIRONMEN TAL
T ECHNOLOGY
FIRE SCIENCE
Prepares and trains students in the fast-paced business
of saving lives in response to a wide variety of emergency
medical situations.
Prepares students in “green” technology (clean
technology) as it relates to the environment, resources,
and habitats.
Provides students the knowledge and skills needed to
perform the duties of firefighter and to advance in their
field.
J OB D UTIES
 A ssess injuries
 A dminister emergency medical care
 Extricate trapped individuals
 Transport injured or sick persons to medical
facilities
JOB D U T IES
 P erform laboratory and field tests to monitor
the environment and investigate sources of
pollution
 Collect samples of gases, soil, water, and
other materials for testing
 Recommend corrective actions
JOB D U T IES
 Control and extinguish fires
 P rotect life and property
 Conduct rescue efforts
JOB T I T LES
 Environmental Technician
 Environmental Compliance Inspector
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 M unicipal governments
 Rural fire departments
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Scientific and technical consultants
 Waste management services
 Engineering and utility companies
 F ood manufacturers
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
J OB T I TLES
 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Local government
 Independent rescue squad departments
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Average growth rate in Georgia
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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JOB T I T LES
 F ire Fighter
HE ALT H IN FORMAT ION
T ECHNOLOGY
Prepares students to arrange, assemble, and
electronically manage patients’ health information
involving medical histories, symptoms, examination
results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and other
health-related services.
JOB D U T IES
 Compile, process and maintain medical
records and information
 Build and maintain databases for processing
and analyzing data
JOB T I T LES
 M edical Records Clerk
 Health Information Technician
 Bioinformatics Technician
HORT ICULT URE
Prepares students in the propagation, cultivation,
production, design, management, and marketing
of grasses, plants, vegetables or other woody and
ornamental plants.
JOB D U T IES
 Landscape or maintain grounds of property
 Sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting,
watering, fertilizing
 Install irrigation systems
JOB T I T LES
 Landscaper
 Irrigation Technician
 Nursery and Greenhouse Manager
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Hospitals and care facilities
 P hysicians’ offices
 Insurance companies
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 P rivate or self-employed landscape
companies
 A musement and recreation facilities
 Irrigation installation companies
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright Outlook Statewide
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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IN DUST RI A L M AIN TENA NCE
AN D ELEC T RIC AL TECHNOLOGY
IN T ERIORS
Prepares students to install, operate and maintain
automated industrial production and processing systems.
Prepares students to create visually appealing and
functional spaces.
J OB D UTIES
 Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic
equipment, such as industrial controls,
transmitters, and antennas
JOB D U T IES
 P lan, design, and furnish interiors of
residential, commercial or industrial
buildings
 F ormulate design which is aesthetic and
practical for the space
J OB T I TLES
 Industrial Maintenance Electricians
 P rocess Control Technician
 P rogrammable Logic Controller
LOGIS T ICS AN D SUP P LY
CH AIN MAN AGE MEN T
JOB T I T LES
 Interior Design Specialist or Technician
 K itchen Planner
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Industry
 M anufacturing plants
 P ower plants
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Electrical Power-Line Installers and
Repairers: Above average growth in Georgia
 Control and Valve Installers and
Repairers:Above average growth in Georgia
 Industrial Machinery Mechanics; Bright
outlook in Georgia statewide
Prepares students to get raw materials and finished
products from their points of origin to their intended
points of consumption with speed and accuracy.
JOB D U T IES
 P lan, direct, coordinate purchasing,
warehousing, distribution, forecasting, or
planning services.
 M anage logistics personnel and systems
 D irect daily operations
JOB T I T LES
 Logistics Manager
 Supply Chain Manager
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 F urniture and home furnishing stores
 Building materials and supply dealers
 P rivate design firms
 Commercial construction companies
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Large and small companies
 Hospitals, restaurants
 W holesalers, retailers, manufacturers
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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M AR K E T ING
M AN AGE M EN T
MEDIC AL ADMINIST RAT IVE
ASSISTANT
MED ICAL ASSIS T ING
Prepares students to research market conditions,
determine potential sales of a product or service, or
create a marketing campaign.
Prepares students to handle the administrative functions
of a busy medical office.
Prepares students to work in doctors’ offices (front and
back office).
J OB D UTIES
 Research market conditions in local,
regional, national areas
 Gather information to determine potential
sales of a product or service
 Create a marketing campaign
JOB DU T IES
 P erform administrative duties using
knowledge of medical terminology and
hospital or clinic procedures
 S chedule appointments
 B illing
 M aintenance of medical charts
JOB D U T IES
 Scheduling appointments, maintain medical
records
 Taking and recording vital signs and medical
histories
 P reparing patients for examination, drawing
blood, and administering medications
J OB T I TLES
 M arket Research Specialist or Assistant
 M arketing Manager
 Social Media Director
JOB T I T LES
 M edical Administrative Assistant
 M edical Office Assistant
 F ront Office Assistant
JOB T I T LES
 Medical Assistant
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 M arketing or advertising companies
 Hospitals, universities and schools
 Business and industry
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 M edical and hospital offices and clinics
 D ental and chiropractic offices
 Insurance companies
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
OCCU PAT ION AL OUT LOO K
 B right outlook statewide
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C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Medical offices
 Hospitals
 Long term care facilities
 Rehabilitation centers
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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M O TORCYCLE SERVICE
TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPAT IONAL
T HERAP Y ASSISTANT
Prepares students to diagnose and perform repairs and
preventive maintenance on motorcycles, all-terrainvehicles (ATV’s) and personal watercraft.
Prepares students to help rehabilitate patients with
injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic
use of everyday activities.
J OB D UTIES
 D iagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul
motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes
JOB DU T IES
 A ssist in the development of treatment
plans
 Carry out routine functions, direct activity
programs
 D ocument progress of treatments
J OB T I TLES
 M otorcycle Mechanic
 Small Engine Repair Technician
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 M otorcycle and ATV dealerships
 Custom shops and race teams
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Average employment growth
JOB T I T LES
 Occupational Therapist Assistant
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Vocational rehabilitation agencies
 Hospitals and nursing facilities
 Outpatient care centers
 P hysicians’ offices
OCCU PAT ION AL OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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PARAMEDICINE
P HYSIC AL T HERAP IS T
ASSIS TAN T
Prepares students to be a vital member of the quickresponse healthcare team providing an advanced level
of care in the pre-hospital environment.
Prepares students to help patients who are recovering
from injuries, illnesses, and surgeries regain mobility and
relieve pain.
JOB D U T IES
 P rovide advanced level of on scene
medical care
 P erform patient assessment
 P rovide advanced life support for trauma,
respiratory, diabetic, behavioral, cardiac,
allergic, poisoning, and childbirth
emergencies
JOB D U T IES
 A ssist physical therapists in providing
physical therapy treatments and procedures
 M ay assist in the development of treatment
plans, carry out routine functions, document
progress of treatment
JOB T I T LES
 P aramedic
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 F ire departments
 Hospitals
 M unicipal and private ambulance services
JOB T I T LES
 P hysical Therapist Assistant
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Offices of health practitioners
 Hospitals
 Long term care facilities
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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 Average growth statewide
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SURGICAL
T ECHNOLOGY
PR AC T IC A L NURSING
Radiogr aphy
Prepares students to be a Licensed Practical Nurse
providing care and treatment of injured, ill, disabled,
convalescent, and terminally ill patients.
Prepares students to work in a variety of clinical settings,
preparing patients for and administering x-rays and
other radiological medical procedures.
J OB D UTIES
 Working with physicians and other medical
professionals in administering health care
 D ocument and record information
 Communicate effectively with patients and
coworkers
JOB D U T IES
 P roduce ultrasonic recordings of internal
organs
 M aintain and use equipment and supplies as
required for diagnostic purposes
 P rovide radiation therapy to patients as
prescribed by a radiologist
J OB T I TLES
 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
C A REER OPPORTUNITIES
 Hospitals and clinics
 Nursing homes
 P rivate and group homes
OCCU PATIONAL OUTLOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
JOB T I T LES
 Radiologic or X-ray Technician
 Radiation Therapist
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Hospitals
 P hysicians’ offices
 Outpatient care centers
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JOB D U T IES
 A ssist in surgical procedures by passing
instruments and other supplies to surgeons
 Set up operating room
 P repare and transport patients for surgery
JOB T I T LES
 Surgical Technologist
 Surgical Technician
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Hospitals
 Surgery centers
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
OCCUPAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
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Prepares students to work in surgical settings ensuring
that each surgery runs safely, effectively, and hygienically.
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T ELEVISION P RODUC T ION
T ECHNOLOGY
W EL D ING AN D J OINING
T ECHNOLOGY
Prepares students to work on video, audio, lighting,
animation, and non-linear editing.
Prepares students to join metal parts using high-intensity
heat, creating a permanent bond.
JOB D U T IES
 Operate television, video, or motion picture
camera for use in TV broadcasts, advertising,
video production, or motion pictures.
 Edit images on film, video, or other media
 Edit or synchronize soundtracks with images
 Set up and operate audio and video
equipment and lighting systems
JOB D U T IES
 Us e h a n d - w e l d i n g o r fl a m e c u tti n g e q u i p m e n t to w e l d o r j o i n
me ta l c o mp o n e n ts o r to fi l l h o l e s ,
i n d e n ta ti o n s , o r s e a ms o f fa b ri c a te d
me ta l p ro d u c ts
JOB T I T LES
 P roduction Assistant
 Camera Operator
 F ilm or Video Editor
 A udio and Video Equipment Technician
 Broadcast Technician
C A REER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Video production companies
 A dvertising and marketing agencies
 M otion picture industry
 Cable, radio or television broadcasting
companies
JOB T I T LES
 Welder
 Cutter
 Solderer
 Brazer
C AREER O P P ORT UNI T IES
 Manufacturing industries
 Building equipment contractors
 Machine shops
OCCU PAT ION A L OUT LOO K
 Bright outlook statewide
OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK
 Average job growth
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Accounting
Automotive Technology
Business Administrative Technology
Business Management
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Computer Information Systems
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts
D esign & Media Production
Technology
Drafting Technology
Early Childhood Care & Education
E lectrical & Computer Engineering
Technology
Environmental Technology
Fire Science
Health Information Technology
Horticulture
Interiors
L ogistics & Supply Chain
Management
Marketing Management
Medical Assisting
Nursing-ASN (Associate Degree)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Paramedicine
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiography
Television Production
Technology
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Accounting
Air Conditioning Technology
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Fundamentals
Automotive Technology
Building & Facilities Maintenance
Business Administrative Technology
Business Management
Computer Information Systems
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts
Design & Media Production Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Drafting Technology
Early Childhood Care & Education
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Science
Horticulture
Industrial Maintenance & Electrical
Technology
Interiors
Marketing Management
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Assisting
Motorcycle Service Technology
Paramedicine
Practical Nursing
Surgical Technology
Welding & Joining Technology
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Central Sterile Processing
Commercial Truck Driving
Comp TIA A+ Certified Tech Prep
CISCO Network Specialist
Early Childhood Education Basics
Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Science
Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Technical Specialist
(transferring students)
Many courses are accepted by the University
System of Georgia and other colleges and
universities. Check with the registrar at the
transferring school for details.
Not all programs are offered on every campus.
Many courses are available online.
Visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu for a
complete list of programs of study and
course offerings.
www.Cha tta hooc h e e Te c h . e d u
Camp u s L o c at i o n s
A
ppalachian Campus
100 Campus Drive
Jasper, GA 30143
706.253.4500
A
ustell Campus
1578 Veterans Memorial Hwy.
Austell, GA 30168
770.528.4545
C
anton Campus
 M ountain View Campus
APPALACHIAN
CAMPUS
 N orth Metro Campus
5198 Ross Road
Acworth, GA 30102
770.975.4000
 P aulding Campus
1645 Bluffs Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
770.345.0172
400 Nathan Dean Blvd.
Dallas, GA 30132
770.443.3600
M
arietta Campus
 Woodstock Campus
980 S. Cobb Drive
Marietta, GA 30060
770.528.4545
Gilmer Co.
2680 Gordy Parkway
Marietta, GA 30066
770.509.6305
8371 Main Street
Woodstock, GA 30188
(undergoing renovations)
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CAMPUS
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