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The Social Services Degree curriculum has a dual function. It prepares students for entry-level career positions in a variety of social service occupations and it provides the first two years of a course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree. The Capital Community College A.S. degree in Social Services articulates with the Central Connecticut State University Bachelor of Social Work and the Saint Joseph College B.A. Social Work program.

The curriculum prepares students for employment as mental health aides, group residence workers, neighborhood outreach workers, social casework assistants and other similar positions. In many instances, social service workers are employed under the supervision of a social worker, or in some cases a psychologist. Employment opportunities exist in such areas as day care, nursery school education, mental health, group and community work at the public and private levels.

The career positions available in this fast-growing, in-demand field include physicians’ offices, hospitals, hospice care, laboratories, ambulatory care centers, health insurance companies, etc. The Associate in Science Degree in Medical Assisting may be earned by successfully completing one of the two degree programs offered. Each program offers students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a fulfilling career in this field.

Course requirements for each program are sequenced to begin with essential skills before moving on to the complex skill mastery demanded of medical assistants found in the laboratory, clinical, and administrative areas. Upon successful completion of course study, the student completes the program through a hands-on experience in the medical field (externship). It should be noted that individuals currently employed by medical facilities may qualify to register for the more advanced course offerings.

The Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic Studies is designed as an extension to the EMT-Paramedic Certificate program. Graduates of this program will be prepared to assume management-level careers in pre-hospital health administration. They will have learned the skills necessary to plan, implement and manage pre-hospital care.

Career opportunities available for graduates of this program include employment as supervisors or managers of emergency medical services and as educational coordinators.

BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
ENG 101 Composition 3
RAD 101 RAD Seminar I 6
RAD 190 RAD Clinical I 2
BIO 212 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
ENG 102 Intro to Literature 3
RAD 102 RAD Seminar II 4
RAD 222 Radiation Physics and Protection 3
RAD 191 RAD Clinical II 2
RAD 103 RAD Seminar III 3
RAD 192 RAD Clinical III 3
MAT 137 Intermediate Algebra 3
RAD 201 RAD Seminar IV 3
RAD 288 RAD Clinical IV 3
CSA 105 Intro to Software Applications 3
RAD 202 RAD Seminar V 4
RAD 289 RAD Clinical V 3
PYS 111 General Psychology I 3

The Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Program addresses the competencies specified by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and prepares students for employment. Through knowledge gained from the Radiology Technology curriculum and from the liberal arts and sciences, students develop problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills and acquire the educational background to practice as competent radiologic technologists.

The Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Program is designed for students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform radiologic studies. Graduates will be eligible to take the A.R.R.T. national certifying examination. Radiologic technology courses must be taken in sequence. The program is fully accredited by the JRCERT, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, (312) 704-5300. General education courses planned in each semester are to be taken prior to or concurrently with the radiologic technology courses. Clinical time during the winter break between Fall and Spring semesters is required.

The Mission of the Radiology Technology program is to prepare competent Radiologic Technologists who will assist the radiologist in providing a high level of radiologic technology expertise to patients in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, nursing homes, and other organized health care settings. The program provides education and training to diverse cultural groups which leads to employment, job advancement, or transfer to upper-level educational institutions, according to the statutory mandate and mission of the Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges.