Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education
Your Healthcare Career Starts Here
The Center is located in the heart of Tallahassee's medical corridor next to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, and it is equipped with cutting-edge technology that allows students to strengthen and apply their skills in simulated real-time settings.
The Center houses classrooms, conference rooms, an onsite Library and Learning Commons, laboratory spaces, an accredited simulation center, a computer lab, and administrative offices.
Whether you are looking to enter the world of healthcare or have served in this field for years, TSC is here to help you reach your next step. We provide the training you need to develop in-demand skills and complete the certifications and degrees to elevate your career.
TSC's Ghazvini Center devotes more than 85,000 square feet of learning space to:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree
Nursing (BSN), B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree provides registered nurses with academic and workforce pathways to higher-level positions, including entry into leadership and management. A BSN also provides individuals with an academic pathway into master’s and doctoral nursing programs.
The program is designed for currently licensed registered nurses who have completed an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). The curriculum complements the coursework and clinical experiences of the ADN, providing a seamless and efficient pathway for BSN students.
BSN courses are offered online, allowing students to move through the program at a pace determined by the student. Candidates must receive their BSN within four years of beginning the core nursing courses (NURXXXX). Courses are offered through the Division of Healthcare Professions at the Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education (GCHE).
Admission Pre-Requisites
- Must be at least 18 years of age and meet all admission requirements of the College
- Have you earned a standard high school diploma from an approved high school or have earned a GED
- Submit a TSC application and supplemental program application
- Be a graduate of a nationally accredited registered nurse program (associate degree or diploma program) from a regionally accredited institution
- Possess a current, valid, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license in the state(s) the student will reside while completing any portion of the coursework
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited college/university
Click here for a checklist of requirements for applicants to the RN to BSN Program
Application
This is a limited-access program but is currently not a limited enrollment program. Applicants are accepted based on the admission requirements and deadlines described below. There is no waiting list for this program.
- Be prepared to provide proof of your current valid RN license
- Apply to TSC for the bachelor-level program in Nursing
Program Cost
|
Cost Per Credit Hour |
Number of Credit Hours |
Total Cost | |
|
ADN Lower Division Courses (TSC) |
$100.83 |
72 |
$7,259.76 |
|
RN to BSN Lower Division Core Courses (18 Credits)** |
$100.83 |
18 |
$1,814.94 |
|
RN to BSN Upper Division Courses |
$128.51 |
30 |
$3,855.30 |
| Total Cost | 120 | $12,930.00 |
*Does not include additional textbook fees
**The number of lower division courses may vary depending on student's core completion
Each Nursing Core course is taught online and requires an online fee of $10.00 per credit hour and a Course Connect access code purchase from the TSC Bookstore. The Course Connect access provides the student with a E-textbook as well as access to the course materials, assignments, quizzes, and tests on the Canvas learning management system.
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degrees
Emergency Medical Services Technology, A.S.
The EMS Technology degree prepares students for a career in emergency medical care as EMS Team leaders or trainers in emergency medicine practice. Students who complete the program are competent in recognizing and assessing medical emergencies, as well as rendering care at the scene of an emergency, in an advanced life support ambulance, and in other appropriate settings such as hospital emergency departments and intensive care units. The program consists of 73 semester credit hours.
Admission Pre-Requisites
A student may declare the A.S. degree in EMS as his or her program of study at any time through the TSC Admissions and Records office.
- The student is not officially admitted into the A.S. degree program until the student is enrolled in or has completed the TSC Paramedic program
- The student must contact the Healthcare Professions Division to be officially admitted into the A.S. degree program
Program Purpose
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
The Tallahassee State College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 15B, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350 (www.caahep.org)
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions: 8301 Lake View Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: (214) 703-8445, Fax: (214) 703-8992 (www.coaemsp.org)
This program is also approved by the State of Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Nursing (R.N.), A.S.
Students who earn an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in nursing can move directly into today's workforce or continue their education. You’ll grow personally as you help meet the needs of those you care for, their families, and your community. Whether you work in a hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, or patient’s home, the demand for nurses is expected to grow enormously.
For the Associate Degree in Nursing Program, completion of program requirements may make you eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) RN in Florida or one of the other 27 nursing compact states if you apply for a multi-state license under the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). A list of current compact states can be located on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website.
If you are a student who resides outside of Florida or one of the compact states, Tallahassee State College cannot confirm whether this degree program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in your state. Since the ASN program at Tallahassee State College is nationally accredited, the curriculum should meet the requirements of other states; however, some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum. If you wish to take the NCLEX-RN in a non-compact state, please contact the board of nursing in that state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.
Admission Pre-Requisites
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet all admission requirements of the College.
- Students are admitted using a point system, students with the highest number of points will be offered admission. These students must accept by official TSC e-mail and must complete all admission requirements for finalized admission. Students who are not admitted may go to the Website and submit a new nursing application for a future semester. There is no waiting list.
The AS Degree nursing program at Tallahassee State College (which includes the Healthcare Professional-to-RN) located in Tallahassee, Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AS degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
Radiologic Technology, A.S.
This program prepares students to become Radiologic Technologists. It is a two-year, full-time Associate in Science degree program for students who desire to combine the technology of diagnostic medical imaging procedures with the art and skills of patient care. The program requires the commitment of a full-time student as all semesters in this competency-based curriculum consist of classroom lectures, application in the x-ray laboratory classes, and extensive, supervised clinical experiences in hospitals and clinics.
Admission Pre-Requisites
- Completion of BSC2085 Anatomy & Physiology I, BSC2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab, and MAC1105 College Algebra
- The GPA of these courses must be at least 2.25, and a grade of "C" or better in each course
- The HESI A2 test is also an admission requirement. A minimum of 75 in each section must be achieved to be considered eligible
Program Cost
The approximate total cost of the program is $10,900. This includes criminal background checks, drug testing, immunizations, uniforms, supplies, and books.
Application
The Radiologic Technology program begins each Spring semester. It is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class. Applicants must submit a general TSC application (www.TSC.fl.edu/apply) by the published application deadline.
Resources
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic Technology Program Technical Standards
Learn More About Radiologic Technology
Contact:
Carol Lynne Andresen, MPH, (RTCR)(MR)(CT)
Program Chair
[email protected]
Respiratory Care, A.S.
The Respiratory Care, A. S. program provides students with the foundation to be able to safely and competently perform patient care by applying scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute and/or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system and prepares students for the examinations offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care for employment as registered respiratory therapists.
The Respiratory Care program is a 76-credit hour program that begins each fall semester at TSC. The program accepts up to 24 applications each fall and takes five semesters to complete.
- The program is only offered as a full-time, traditional day program, but clinical rotations and some classes will be required after 5 p.m.
- Face-to-face attendance is required for class, labs, and clinical experiences. There may be a few hybrid courses (part online/part in-person).
Admission Pre-Requisites
- Be at least 17 years of age at the time at the time of entry into the program
- Complete all admission requirements to the College
- Have a cumulative, unrounded GPA of 2.5 for all college-level courses
- Earn a grade of C or better in the three prerequisite courses
Application
The Respiratory Care program begins in the Fall semester. It is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class. Applicants must submit a general TSC application by the published application deadline.
Surgical Technology, A.S.
The Health Science, A.S. degree teaches the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of a person in the health science occupation and prepares students to become certified surgical technologists, central sterile processing technologists, or endoscopic technicians.
Admission Requirements:
The next class will be admitted Fall 2024.
Applicant must have earned a standard high school diploma or GED diploma.
Applicant must be college-ready, which means the applicant does not need developmental education courses in English, reading and/or mathematics. This requirement may be satisfied by one or more of the following options:
- The Florida Statute on Developmental Education exemption
- Adequate placement scores from the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or other college placement scores accepted by TSC
- Completion of developmental education courses
- Completion of at least ENC1101 College Composition and a Mathematics State Core course
Program Outcome Data
| Cohorts | Completion | Pass | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Standards | 60% | 70% | 80% |
| December 2018 | 67% | 83% | 100% |
| May 2019 | 50% | 75% | 75% |
| December 2019 | 100% | 88% | 100% |
| May 2020 | 86% | 70% | unknown |
| December 2020 | 40% | 100% | 100% |
| May 2021 | 55% | 70% | 90% |
| May 2022 | 67% | 100% | 71% |
| December 2023 | 60% | 75% | 100% |
Note: A student may declare the Surgical Technology degree as his or her program of study at any time through the TSC Admissions and Records office. The student must contact the Healthcare Professions Division to be officially admitted into the A.S. degree program.
Program Application:
This program accepts students once each year rotating Fall and Spring semester. This is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class.
Certificates
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (CCC)
Job growth and security, stimulating work environments and the opportunity to serve the public are just some of the benefits of a career in Emergency Medical Services. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate prepares students to perform safely and efficiently as part of a medical team. You’ll grow personally as you help meet the needs of your patients, their families and your community. It takes two semesters to become certified as an EMT. Evening classes are available for the EMT certificate program.
Completion of the EMT Applied Technology Certificate Program at TSC qualifies students to sit for the registry exam as an EMT. Once licensed, you may wish to launch your career at this point, or you may wish to build on this foundation by proceeding to apply for paramedic training to become a registered paramedic.
Admission Pre-Requisites
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and meet all admission requirements of the College.
Applicant must be college-ready in English and Reading, which means the applicant does not need developmental education courses in English and reading. The applicant must be eligible for at least Level 2 developmental math. This requirement may be satisfied by one or more of the following options:
- The Florida Statute on Developmental Education exemption
- Adequate placement scores from the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or other college placement scores accepted by TSC
- Completion of developmental education courses
- Completion of at least ENC1101 College Composition and MAT0018 Foundations of College Mathematics I or higher developmental mathematics course or one general education Mathematics State Core course
Applicant must have also completed the following:
- Approved first responder course (EMS1059C)
Applicant must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Healthcare Provider and Professional Rescuer certification. (One of these two hands-on courses is required; online courses are not acceptable.)
At a scheduled time, the applicant will have to demonstrate the ability to lift 125 pounds, successfully complete a course readiness test and complete an interview. All students participating in this program must pass all clinical affiliates’ requirements for criminal background checks, drug screenings and health/immunizations before starting classes.
- More information on program requirements:
Paramedic Certificate (CCC)
The paramedic program offered by TSC consists of classroom work, discussions, and demonstrations, as well as laboratory practice, supervised clinical instruction and practice, and supervised on-the-job performance in an intensive care vehicle. The program of instruction in the paramedic courses is a minimum of four semesters, totals approximately 1260 clock hours, and awards 42 semester hours of credit. Upon satisfactory completion of the 42 semester hours, the student is eligible to sit for the State examination to become a registered paramedic. Most students can complete the EMS Technology associate degree in less than one year after earning the Paramedic Certificate.
Students are required to successfully complete all of the requirements and courses in the Paramedic Program to be eligible for graduation and to sit for the National Registry of EMT certification exam and/or the Florida paramedic exam. Advanced Placement and experiential learning will not be considered. Students transferring from other institutions’ paramedic programs may be eligible for acceptance into various stages of the program. This is determined after transcripts, course syllabi, outlines, and skills have been evaluated by the appropriate staff and faculty of Tallahassee State College.
Paramedic Technical Performance Standards
Admission Pre-Requisites
- Must complete all college admission requirements and have a standard high school diploma or GED diploma.
- Applicant must be college-ready, which means the applicant does not need developmental education courses in English, reading, and/or mathematics. This requirement may be satisfied by one or more of the following options:
- The Florida Statute on Developmental Education exemption
- Adequate placement scores from the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or other college placement scores accepted by TSC
- Completion of developmental education courses
- Completion of at least ENC1101 College Composition and one general education Mathematics State Core course
- Must be a Florida-certified EMT or eligible for the Florida EMT examination. (EMT certification must be obtained before starting the program.)*
- Must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the Healthcare Provider level or American Red Cross certification in CPR for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer. Online BLS or CPR courses will not be accepted.
- Must pass all clinical affiliates’ requirements for criminal background checks, drug screenings and health/immunizations before starting all classes.
- Satisfactory completion of program course prerequisite.
*Students who are not yet EMTs may wish to enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician Applied Technology Diploma (B312) program to begin their progress in this field.
Application
The Paramedic certificate program begins each Fall and each Spring semester. It is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class. Application procedures must be completed by the published deadline. Applicants must submit both a general TSC application (www.TSC.fl.edu/apply) by the published deadline. Students may access the healthcare program application through their TSC Passport account.
Program Purpose
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
The Tallahassee State College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 15B, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350 (www.caahep.org)
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions: 8301 Lake View Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: (214) 703-8445, Fax: (214) 703-8992 (www.coaemsp.org)
This program is also approved by the State of Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Nurse Assistant (Leon County) (CTC)
This course prepares students for the certification exam and subsequent employment as Nursing Assistants in long-term care facilities, clinics, home care and hospitals.
Students learn to identify and meet basic patient care needs for safety, vital signs, comfort, and activities of daily living. Students then have the opportunity to practice their newly acquired skills and knowledge in a healthcare setting. The program includes 80 hours of classroom/lab instruction plus 40 hours clinical internship in local healthcare facilities. Students must attend all required hours. Students must successfully complete both the classroom and clinical portions of the class in order to be eligible to take the certification examination.
Graduates must pass the certification examination to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA) to practice in the State of Florida. The State of Florida requires that a nursing assistant must have a standard high school diploma or GED, be 18 years old and pass a state and national background check.
Student must complete the application process, with satisfactory results, by the stated deadline in order to be eligible to attend the first class.
Admission Pre-Requisites
Students must complete the following requirements by the deadline in order to be eligible for the Nursing Assistant program:
- Submit a TSC Application
- Submit copies of official transcripts
- Submit an application to the Nurse Assistant program
- Pass a Level 1 Background Check (background checks are approximately $111)
- Pass a drug screening test
- Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. View application packet below for more details.
- Required immunizations/screenings
Application
To apply for this program, complete the Certified Nursing Assistant Program Application packet and return it to the Division of Healthcare Professions by the deadline date.
Return completed packets to:
Program Cost
Simulation Center
Welcome to the Simulation Center.
Our simulation center is comprised of two wings and is located on the second (main) floor of the Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education. These state-of-the-art facilities are used for training future and current healthcare professionals.
There is a total of twelve simulation rooms, seven control rooms, two HeartCode® rooms, and six debriefing rooms. The simulation suites are designed as hospital rooms and provide real-life simulated experiences for the students in the Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Respiratory Care, and Dental Health programs. Each hospital room is equipped with the latest generation of Gaumard, CAE, or Laerdal Patient Simulators. Each manikin is unique and presents different features for training our students on specific skills.
There are 28 adult, two pediatric, three infant, and one maternal simulators. These simulators allow staff to present different scenarios to students to practice caring for patients with various health conditions in a safe zone to improve patient safety and prepare students to provide care in clinical settings.
In addition to the patient simulators, four complete HeartCode® systems allow students to obtain BLS and ACLS certification for healthcare providers.
*If you have any questions or would like to reserve the Simulation Center, please contact Sheila Chapel.
Benefits of Simulation:
- Orients students to new equipment/procedures
- Promotes critical thinking without the potential for patient harm
- Enhances technical skills without risks to patients
- Provides a means of patient-centered interdisciplinary training
- Allows identification and provision of appropriate care for rare conditions
- Enhances the ability to prioritize care
- Allows for evaluation of patient response to care provided
- Improves patient safety and outcomes in a supportive environment
Simulators
CAE Healthcare
Gaumard Scientific
Laerdal Medical Corporation
Courses Offered
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Course Type: American Heart Association
Description:
This course is recommended for Healthcare Professionals requiring BLS certification. The HeartCode® BLS program is an official, self-paced, comprehensive e-learning program from the American Heart Association® (AHA) designed to be used without personal instructional assistance. It reflects the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. HeartCode® is a self-paced instructional eLearning program that utilizes eSimulation technology to allow students to treat patients in virtual settings. Students will apply their knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development. Feedback is provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning about basic life support. The student will receive an AHA BLS for Healthcare providers completion card upon completion.
Cost: Initial or Renewal - $78
Course Length: Self-paced. Usual length is four hours.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS
Course Type: American Heart Association
Description:
This course is recommended for Healthcare Professionals requiring ACLS certification. The HeartCode® ACLS program is an official, self-paced, comprehensive e-learning program from the American Heart Association® (AHA) designed to be used without personal instructional assistance. It reflects the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. HeartCode® is a self-paced instructional eLearning program that utilizes eSimulation technology to allow students to treat patients in virtual settings. Students will apply their knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development. Feedback is provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning about basic and advanced life support. The student will receive an AHA ACLS for Healthcare providers card upon completion.
Cost: Initial or Renewal - $175 (ACLS card required as proof for renewal)
Course Length: Self-paced. Usual length is eight hours.
Contact Us
Simulation Center
Sheila Chapel, MBA, CHSE
Director of Simulation Program
[email protected] | (850) 558-4561 | Fax:(850) 558-4510
Glenn Shellahamer, BS
Simulation and IT Specialist
[email protected] | (850) 558-4575 | Fax: (850) 558-4510
Simulation Technicians
Loren Williams
[email protected]
Amy Pagano
[email protected]
Fredrica Jenkins
[email protected]
Location
Ghazvini Library
(850) 558-4537
[email protected]
Staffed Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.