Short-Term Training Programs

Athens Technical College offers short-term training programs in Nurse Aide, Workplace Fundamentals, and Manufacturing 101.

• The Nurse Aide program provides strong academic and clinical educational that allows the nurse aide to serve an important role in a healthcare setting. As a member of the health care team, nurse aides work together with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers in the performance of clinical procedures and care. The training program provides a foundation for professional development and lifelong learning. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the written/oral skills competency examination (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination). The training program at Athens Technical College is regulated by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation.
• Manufacturing 101 and Workplace Fundamentals are short-term training programs designed to help individuals gain the knowledge and skills they need to obtain employment in various businesses and industries. Participants receive OSHA 10 and forklift certifications through these programs. Both programs also cover business etiquette, balancing home and career, computer skills, math skills, and resume building.