Academy of Allied Health Programs
The Academy of Allied Health, founded in July, 2005, is designed to increase the College’s emphasis on helping to meet the healthcare needs of the service area. Its primary goals are to maximize the number of graduates employed in the nursing and health-related professions, and to provide continuing education opportunities for persons already employed in those professions. These goals are achieved by working with schools and local healthcare providers to identify professions where there is an unmet employee need, developing programs to provide education and training, and identifying funding sources to make the educational programs possible.
The Academy of Allied Health includes the following programs:
Associate Degrees:
- Biotechnology (A.S.) (in conjunction with Santa Fe College)
- Fast-Track LPN to RN (nights/weekends) (A.S.)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (A.S.)
- Registered Nursing (A.S.)
- Respiratory Care (A.S.) (in conjunction with Santa Fe College)
- Traditional LPN to RN (days) (A.S.)
- Veterinary Technology (A.S.) (in conjunction with St. Petersburg College)
Occupational Credit Certificates:
- Patient Care Assistant - 1 semester
- Patient Care Technician - 2 semesters
- Phlebotomy - 1 semester
- Practical Nursing - 12 months
Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
- Issues in Domestic Violence
- AIDS in Florida
- IV Therapy
- other Continuing Education courses based on demand
For more information on the Academy of Allied Health Programs call (386) 754-4362.
Academy of Teacher Preparation Programs
The Academy of Teacher preparation, created in July, 2005, is designed to increase the College’s course offerings for those seeking careers in the field of education. The academy is divided into three areas: Associates Degrees, Early Childhood and the Educator Preparation Institute. Students who complete either the Associate degrees, Education (A.A.) or Early Childhood (A.S.) can transfer to a Florida public university.
Early Childhood
Early Childhood offers the required courses for daycare certification. These noncredit child care training courses prepare students to pass the Department of Children and Families Competency Exams. Certificates will not be issued by the Department of Children and Families Child Care Training System until the competency exam for the course has been passed. Childcare training courses are offered in the evening and on Saturdays at the main campus in Lake City and the Gilchrist Center. Students must register 3 days prior to the first day of class. Payment is due in advance. For more information on the state requirements for daycare employees and to view FGC childcare training schedule for your area, please visit www.myflorida.com/childcare/training.
Childcare Training Courses
Child Growth and Development-6 hours
Behavior, Observation and Screening-6 hours
Health, Safety and Nutrition-8 hours
Child Abuse and Neglect-4 hours
Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations-4 hours
Family Child Care Home Rules and Regulations-6 hours
Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Infants and Toddlers-10 hours
Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Preschool-10 hours
Developmentally Appropriate Practice for School Age-10 hours
Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Special Needs-10 hours
Educator Preparation Institute
The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) provides a pathway for individuals who have earned a four-year degree or higher from an accredited institution to enter the field of teaching through competency-based alternative certification. The EPI is a seven course program that can be completed in less than one year.
Requirements for Program Participation:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university
- Submit to finger printing for background check
- Possess the disposition suitable for becoming a teacher
- Be of good moral character
- Be competent and capable of performing the duties, functions, and responsibilities of an educator
- Have a valid statement of eligibility for certification from the FLDOE
Review classes for the various Florida Teacher Certification Exams are offered throughout the year. These classes are 9 hours in length and meet a couple of weeks prior to each offering of the state exams to assist individuals with preparation. There is a fee for each class as well as required and suggested books for optimal preparation.
The institute also provides ESOL and Reading endorsement classes for in-service teachers to meet Florida Department of Education requirements. Classes are offered as professional development or in-service on as-needed basis throughout the year and can be scheduled in other locations in the service area if requested by a school district.
Please contact the Executive Director of the Academy at (386) 754-4266 for more information. |