Healthcare occupations are among the fastest growing occupations. The allied health programs at Okefenokee Technical College are designed to assist students in gaining skills and knowledge needed to become contributing members of the health care community. These programs were developed to provide graduates with entry-level employment skills and initial certification in a chosen health field. Programs in health care have entry requirements and may have limits on the number of students admitted to a given class. For information on these programs, please contact the admissions office or the program director.

Entrance Requirements:
18 years of age

17 years of age (Practical Nursing, Nurse Technician, Surgical Technology, Central Service Assistant)

16 years of age (Certified Nursing Assistant)

High school diploma or GED
The medical programs at Okefenokee Technical College utilize a competitive admissions process, selecting students by established criteria. Each program has a maximum number of students allowed according to student-teacher ratios or clinical assignment availability. Once students are selected for a program cycle, students who were not selected may compete to be selected in the next program cycle. The minimum admissions requirements, specific to each program, must be completed before a student can be considered for acceptance into that program. Students who are interested in entering a medical program at OTC should become familiar with the established selection criteria for that program.

The following programs of study are available in the medical area: