Spring Semester
PHT 1129C Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology II  4
PHT 1213C  Physical Therapy Principles and Procedures  5
PHT 2220C  Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapy I 2
Summer Semester
PHT 1801L  Physical Therapy Clinical Education I  40
Second Year
Fall Semester
PHT 2252C Orthopedic Disabilities and Rehabilitation 4
PHT 2221C  Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapy II

2
PHT 2810L Physical Therapy Clinical Education II

4
PHT 2931  Trends in Physical Therapy 2
Spring Semester
PHT 2253C Neurological Disabilities and Treatment  3
PHT 2820L  Physical Therapy Clinical Education III  5
PHT 2930  Clinical Correlations in Physical Therapy 2
PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Credits Required
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS  17
COMMUNICATIONS

 3
ENC 1101  College Composition I
MATHEMATICS (one course) 

3
Option I 
MGF 1106
Option II 
MAT 1033 I		 AS
Mathematics for Liberal Arts I
AAS
Intermediate Algebra
HUMANITIES

 3
PHI 2600 Ethics
SOCIAL SCIENCES 

3
PSY 2012  General Psychology
NATURAL SCIENCES

5
BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS  57
BSC 2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5
HSC 1531 Medical Terminology

2
HSC 1000 Introduction to Allied Health 

1
HSC 2554 Human Diseases  3
PHT 1128C Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology I

4
PHT 1129C Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology II 

4
PHT 1250C Introduction to Basic Patient Care 

5
PHT 1213C Physical Therapy Principles and Procedures 

5
PHT 2252C Orthopedic Disabilities and
Rehabilitation

 4
PHT 1801L Physical Therapy Clinical Education I

4
PHT 2810L Physical Therapy Clinical Education II

4
PHT 2820L Physical Therapy Clinical Education III

 5
PHT 2930 Clinical Correlations in Physical Therapy 

2
PHT 2931 Trends in Physical Therapy 

2
PHT 2220C Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapy I 

2
PHT 2221C Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapy II 

2
PHT 2253C Neurological Disabilities and Treatment

3
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS  74
POWER GENERATION PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
Program: AS-5740
   This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the Power Generation or process industry. Participants learn all phases of the industry including how to operate, maintain, and repair all types of power plant and process industry equipment including steam turbines, gas turbines, diesel engines, generators, pumps, boilers, pressure vessels, pollution control equipment, and other equipment.
   Graduates may find employment in research and development facilities, industrial equipment manufacturing firms, or sales and service fields.
Students scoring below required levels on state mandated placement tests in English, reading, and mathematics are required to enroll in and complete the appropriate College Preparatory course(s) before enrolling in some program requirement courses.

Credits Required

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

18

COMMUNICATIONS

3

ENC 1101 College Composition I
MATHEMATICS 

3

MAC 1105 College Algebra
HUMANITIES

3

PHI 2100 Logic
SOCIAL SCIENCES   3
INP 1301  Human Relations in Business
and Industry
NATURAL SCIENCES 

4

CHM 1025C Introduction to Chemistry
HEALTH

2

HLP 1081 Wellness Concepts
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 49
CGS 1061C Introduction to Computers
and Information Systems

3

ETI 1813 Introduction to Chemical/Process
Plant Technology 

3

ETI 1879C Mechanical Concepts 

3

ETI 2875C Steam/Gas Turbines and Diesels 

3

ETI 2876C Water Treatment and Equipment

 3

ETI 2878C Plant Protection Systems

3

EET 2566C Basic Electricity Systems  4
ENC 2210 Intro to Technical/Professional
Writing 

3

ETI 1870C Power Generation I 

3

ETI 2871C Power Generation II 4
ETI 2872C Power Generation III

3

ETI 2873C Power Generation IV 

4

ETI 2877C Environmental Protection 3
MAC 1114  Trigonometry

3

PHY 2001C Basic Concepts of Physics

4

ELECTIVE 

1

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS     68
RADIOGRAPHY  (RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY)
Program: AAS-5570
  The Radiography Program fosters and supports creative and positive learning experiences within an atmosphere of academic excellence and continuous improvement. Our goal is to provide every student with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes necessary to succeed as radiographers.
   The Radiography Program provides its students an organized curriculum that includes courses in general education and radiologic education preparing students for careers as members of the health care team. The radiographer is a licensed professional who is primarily responsible for applying ionizing radiation to demonstrate portions of the human body on a radiograph, fluoroscopic screen or other imaging modalities to assist the physician in the diagnosis of disease and injury. Radiographers work in hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, and other qualified facilities.
  Students are admitted to the Radiography program by a selective admission process. Twenty students are accepted once a year to a class beginning in January. 
Students seeking admission must first be admitted to the college and have completed or be in the process of completing prerequisite courses. Students applying to the program must complete the prerequisite courses prior to entering the program. Students are required to provide documented proof that they are free of contagious diseases prior to placement in health care facilities for professional practice. In addition, federal, state and local requirements regarding "substance abuse" shall apply.
  The Radiography program is offered on the Winter Haven campus. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday and include both day and evening hours, with minimal weekend rotations.

ACCREDITATION
Polk Community College has achieved accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiography. Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination for certification as Radiographers. This examination carries national certification and allows the student to apply for state licensure.

ADMISSION CRITERIA
   The following are minimum requirements for consideration for admission to Radiography:

1.

   Acceptance to Polk Community College as a credit student with all required admission documents received by the Registrar.

2.

   At the time of application, an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher.
3.   At the time of application and admission, a GPA of 2.00 or higher in all prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better in each course.
4. Completion of any required college prep courses.

5.

 Completion of the following prerequisite courses by the January start date:
BSC 1084C Basic Anatomy and Physiology
HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
HSC 1000 Introduction to Allied Health

6. 

    Submission of a complete and accurate Radiography Program application to Student Services during the application period of May 1 to September 15 for the following January class. Applications are available in Student Services.
The application must contain ALL of the above listed  requirements in order for it to be sent to the Selection Committee. Therefore, it is IMPERATIVE that a student wishing to be considered for a position in the Radiography Program meet with an academic advisor to assure compliance with the above requirements.
 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Admission requirements that are completed after the selection process has been finalized include:

A.

 Physical Examination and Essential Functions

B.

  Immunization and Communicable Disease Screenings

C.

 Current CPR Certification

D.

 Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background checks

 E. 

 Drug Screening

F.

 Signed Affidavit attesting to the non-committance of specific criminal acts.
   The Program Manager will provide information regarding the completion of these additional admission requirements with the acceptance letter.
SELECTION CRITERIA
   Admission to the program is based on the following criteria with the maximum points for each criterion indicated:

1.

 Academic standing and performance in the prereq- uisite courses: 40 Points
Students having grades posted for all prerequisites will be given preference in the academic standing.

2.

 Program requirements completed other than RTE courses: 40 Points

3. 

 Resident of Polk, Highlands or Hardee Counties:
 5 Points

4.

 Relevant medical experience: 5 Points
 5. Completion of prerequisite courses with a grade posted: 10 Points
SELECTION PROCESS

1.

 The Selection Committee meets in the fall term to select candidates for program admission. The
selection is based on total points earned in the selection criteria as indicated above.

2

 Positions are filled by the most qualified applicants.

3.

 When selected for a position in the program, the applicant must enter during the designated term or lose his/her position. Positions unclaimed are given to alternates. Previous selection does not mean automatic selection for a later class as a new application is required.
4. Applicants selected must complete any prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better by the January start date.

PROGRAM COST
The approximate cost of the program is $4,500. This cost includes course fees, books, and uniforms.

POTENTIAL EARNINGS
Radiographers may work part time or a full time (40 hours) workweek Entry-level radiographers can expect an hourly rate of pay between $10 - $12 with additional pay for shift differential.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
Following the completion of all requirements for graduation from the Radiography Program, graduates are eligible to sit for the national registry examination administered by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists. The examination is offered January, March, and July of each year. The cost for first time examinees is $125. After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be a Registered Technologist in Radiography and may use the designation R.T.(R)(ARRT).

FLORIDA LICENSURE
The State of Florida requires that all persons practicing radiography hold a state license. All graduates who have successfully completed the ARRT examination may apply for and receive the state license. The cost is $115 payable to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control.  

 PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Credits Required
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS  19
COMMUNICATIONS 

3
ENC 1101  College Composition I

3
MATHEMATICS 

3
MAT 1033  Intermediate Algebra or higher
HUMANITIES

3
PHI 2600  Ethics
SOCIAL SCIENCES 

3
Social Science approved for General Education
NATURAL SCIENCES 

5
BSC 1084C Basic Anatomy and Physiology
HEALTH

2
HLP 1081 Wellness Concepts
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS  58
CGS 1061C Intro to Computers and Information Systems 

3
HSC 1000  Introduction to Allied Health 

1
HSC 1531  Medical Terminology  2
RTE 1000 Orientation to Radiologic
Technology 

1
RTE 1111 Radiographic Nursing Procedures   2
RTE 1418  Principles of Radiographic
Exposure I 

 2
RTE 1458 Principles of Radiographic
Exposure II 

3
RTE 1503 Radiographic Positioning I 

3
RTE 1513 Radiographic Positioning II 

3
RTE 1613  Radiographic Physics  3
RTE 1804  Radiographic Clinical I 

2
RTE 1814  Radiographic Clinical II 

3
RTE 2061 Radiographic Management Seminar 

4
RTE 2385 Radiation Biology and Protection 

2
RTE 2458L Radiographic Quality Assurance

2 
RTE 2523 Radiographic Positioning III 

3
RTE 2762 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 

1
RTE 2782C Radiographic Pathology 2
RTE 2824 Radiographic Clinical III  3
RTE 2834 Radiographic Clinical IV 

4
RTE 2844 Radiographic Clinical V

4
RTE 2854  Radiographic Clinical VI 

5
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS  77

CODING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
Program #8030
Coders are vital members of the Health Information Management (HIM) occupational cluster. Upon successful completion of this certificate program, the student will have the skills to asses the health care documentation, determine the appropriate classification of code assignment and sequencing in accordance with the Coding Clinic Guidelines. The codes are used for aggregate statistics, research, and reimbursement for services rendered.
This program includes courses recommended by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Student courses will include Fundamental Applications of HIM, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, specific courses on assigning International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, as well as Clinical Practicums.

PROGRAM HOURS
   Most courses will be offered Monday through Friday; the core HIT courses are offered primarily during the early evening hours. 

WORK SITES
   Coders are employed by various health care organizations such as hospitals, physicians' offices, clinics, governmental facilities, and insurance companies. Experienced coders can work as independent contract coders.

POTENTIAL SALARIES
Credentialed Coders salaries are influenced by the type of setting, experience and difficulty of the work. Entry level pay for Coders varies from $10.00 to $14.00 per hour in Florida. Experienced coders who receive incentive pay and/or do contract work earn salaries in the $35,000 to $60,000 ranges.

CERTIFICATION EXAM
Graduates passing the certification exam are designated Certified Coding Specialist (CCS and/or CCSP for physicians' offices). Coders are certified by AHIMA .

ADMISSION CRITERIA
   The following criteria are required prior to admission to the Coding Specialist Program:

1.

 Acceptance to Polk Community College as a credit student with all required admission documents received by the Registrar

2.

 At the time of application, an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher.
3. At the time of application and admission, a GPA of 2.00 or higher in all prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better in each course.

4.

 Completion of any required college prep courses.

 5. 

 COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING PREREQUISITE COURSES BY THE AUGUST START DATE:
   • HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
   • CGS 1100 Business Applications on Micro-Computers   
   • BSC 2085C Anatomy & Physiology I
   • BSC 2086C Anatomy & Physiology II

6.

 Pre-admission consultation with the HIT Program Manager is required.

7.

 Submission of a complete and accurate application for the Coding Specialist Program to the Program Manager by the application deadline of June 30, for the following fall class. Applications are available by contacting the Program Manager. The application must contain ALL of the above listed requirements.
• Please contact the Program Manager for program/ schedule advisement. 297-1010 Ext. 5370
CODING CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM

Credits Required
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CGS 1100  Business Applications on Micro-Computers

3
BSC 2085C* Anatomy & Physiology I  5
HSC 1531  Medical Terminology

2
BSC 2086C  Anatomy & Physiology II 

5
HSC 2532* Advanced Medical Terminology   2

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