Application Information

Start your journey now to a new career with one of the 2005 Top 20 Rated programs on the National Program Assessment Exam.  Choose the application packet that meets your needs.

• Panama City  Traditional Surgical Technology Program - Beautiful beaches, sunny skies with  concentrated courses in Surgical Technology for a one year program, 15 months with prerequisites.  Surgical Technology core courses of program begin in January with graduation in December each year.
• Accelerated Alternative Delivery Bridge Program (AADP) - Already Working? Need Certification.                                         Take it one step at a time.  You'll be surprised how easy it is.
• Facility Assistance Program - Department heads of small hospitals with unique needs may contact us to  facilitate a program that meets your training needs.
• Registered Nurse First Assistant Program - Begins Spring 2008 - Advanced Technical Certificate

  NUR2790 RNFA Theory -  3 credit  on line web-based Open Entry Open Exit course allows you to work at your own pace and in your own time. Join the class anytime January through May each year.

  NUR2790L RNFA LAB and Clinical - 6 Credits - One week of hands on training and testing on site at the Beautiful Panama City Campus followed by clinical experiences with your local healthcare facilities and surgeon sponsor.  Web based on line component allows you to prepare for surgical procedures with confidence.

• Perioperative Training for Registered Nurses
- Want to work in the OR, but you have no experience? Take the initiative to train...OR managers are looking for self starters. Training for Intraoperative Nursing requires technical knowledge of procedures, equipment, instruments, and supplies plus the assessment and planning skills to promote optimum patient care outcomes.  Call Libby McNaron for current section numbers at 850-873-3551 or email lmcnaron@gulfcoast.edu
• Perioperative Nursing Theory Course Syllabus - NUR 2293 - Offered every Summer as a web based program - Work at your own speed and gain the knowledge you need - Registration in March/April with classes starting in May.
• Perioperative Nursing COOP/Clinical Course Syllabus - NUR 2949 - 3 Credits - Offered Year Round - Prerequisite or corequisite NUR2293 Perioperative Nursing Theory class. 
• √  Financial Aid Information - Information on how to apply for financial aid.
  1.  Step 1: Fill out a Federal Application.  All other programs use this same information to assist you with financial aid. Free Application located at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
  2. Step 2:  Go to GCCC Financial Aid webpage for more information regarding possible financial aid.