Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
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Healthcare Programs
About Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson is one of 27 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology. TCAT Dickson was founded in 1964.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Dental Assisting - Diploma
TCAT Dickson's 12-month Dental Assisting program aims to prepare students to be a vital member of a dental office. Students will study anatomy, oral pathology, and dental specialties. During the third semester of the program, students will complete a clinical externship at a local dental facility.
Practical Nursing - Certificate/Diploma
The Practical Nursing program at TCAT Dickson offers students the opportunity to earn a nursing assistant certificate as well as a practical nursing diploma. Students will learn pharmacology, obstetrics, and pediatric nursing. The program will also include a supervised clinical experience.
Pharmacy Technology - Diploma
Students in the 1-year Pharmacy Technology program at TCAT Dickson will learn the skills necessary for entry-level pharmacy technician positions. Among the skills students will learn are anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacy math. Students who complete the program may take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).
Administrative Office Technology - Medical Coding - Certificate/Diploma
The 12-month Administrative Office Technology - Medical Coding program at TCAT Dickson instructs students in the essential skills necessary for working in an office environment. Students will learn medical coding, file management, and problem solving skills.
Recent news about Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
The grant comes from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and will allow the school to offer additional certifications and provide students in healthcare programs with financial assistance.
The Dickson and Clarksville campuses of The Tennessee College of Applied Technology have received a $1 million Perkins READI Grant through the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Federal Perkins Grant Program. The money will be used to book career and technical education programs.