Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC) is a two-year college that is located on eastern Kentucky. This college is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
ACTC offers university-parallel programs for transfer, four-year career programs, certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; these programs are adaptable and accessible with other institutions.
This college offers a variety of learning opportunities in Business Technologies and Education, Health Sciences, Humanities, Manufacturing, Transportation and Industrial Technologies and Math and Natural Sciences.
Their Division of Health Sciences offers programs in Nursing, Pharmacy Technology, Respiratory Care and Surgical Technology.
Associate Degree Nursing graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse. Courses in this program include classroom and clinical instructions.
Their Practical Nursing study program allows students to practice under the supervision of a registered nurse or a physician in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and child care centers.
A Registered Pharmacist supervises the functions of Pharmacy Technicians. These functions are preparation, inventory, repackaging and compounding. A Radiographer is prepared to administer ionizing radiation for medical diagnosis imaging purposes emphasizing on radiation protection and quality care.
Surgical Technology is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners; they provide surgical care to patients and facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
If students want to enter Ashland Community and Technical College they must submit an application for admission and ask to submit other documents.