BIOL 2117 — Introductory Microbiology 3
and BIOL 2117L Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 Minimum Total Hours 16 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY (OT13) Associate Degree Involves a combination of didactic, laboratory, and clinical environments that prepare students to work with orthopedic surgeons to treat patients in a variety of health care settings. The program provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a competent orthopedic technologist performing the following services: applying, adjusting, and removing casts and splints, fitting and educating patients in the use of orthopedic braces and equipment; setting up, adjusting, and maintaining orthopedic traction configurations; assisting with the care of acutely injured patients; and assisting the physician in the reduction and/or manipulation of orthopedic injuries; assisting the orthopedic surgeon in an operating room setting; and performing basic office and department procedures such as vital signs and patient medical history. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, physician offices, medical clinics, and orthopedic bracing and equipment companies. Education Requirements Admission: TCSG Standard Graduation: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Placement Measure: Standard Minimum Age: 18 Location(s) Offered: Macon Competitive Selection: Yes Credit Hours General Education Core Courses 18 Area I - Language Arts/Communication