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Articulation Agreements and College Credits Awarded

Complete a technical program at a Broward Technical College and you may receive free Associate of Science degree transfer credits from Broward College or another Florida state college. Click the technical education program below to see the number of college credits you may earn toward a two-year Associate in Science Degree.

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree with Central Sterile Processing Technician
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation SBE Approved – 1/24/2012 Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification shall articulate five (5) college credit hours the AAS/AS Degree in Dental Assisting Technology and Management
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement.

Dental Assisting Technology and Management - ATD

Broward College Degree Program: Associate of Science (AS) Dental Assisting
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: 50 Credits Awarded
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: Effective Date – 7/1/2008
Upon successful completion, and in accordance with state guidelines, students are issued an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD), which guarantees the transfer of 50 credit hours toward the AAS/AS Degree in Dental Assisting Technology and Management.
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: SBE Approved – 1/24/2012 Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification shall articulate five (5) college credit hours the AAS/AS Degree in Dental Assisting Technology and Management.

Electrocardiograph Technology

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree with Electrocardiograph Technology
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - ATD

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – ATD
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: Students who complete the 250-clock hour program in Emergency Medical Technician shall articulate a minimum of Eleven (11) college credit hours to the AAS/AS Degree in Emergency Medical Services.
Effective Date – 7/1/2000
Upon successful completion, and in accordance with state guidelines, students are issued an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD), which guarantees the transfer of 73 credit hours toward AAS/AS Degree in Emergency Medical Services.
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: SBE Approved – 1/24/2012 Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT) certification shall articulate nine (9) college credit hours the AAS/AS Degree in Emergency Medical Services.

Hemodialysis Technician

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Hemodialysis Technology
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement.

Medical Assisting

Broward College Degree Program: Associate of Science (AS) Degree Medical Office Management
Associate of Science (AS) Degree Office Management
Articulation Agreement Validity Period:
2020 – 2025, 16 Credits Awarded
2020 – 2025, 9 Credits Awarded
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: SBE Approved – 1/24/2012 Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification shall articulate three (3) college credit hours the AAS/AS Degree in Health Services Management.

Medical Coder/Biller - ATD

Broward College Degree Program: Associate of Science (AS) Degree Medical Office Management
Associate of Science (AS) Degree Office Management
Articulation Agreement Validity Period:
2020 – 2025, 31-37* Credits Awarded
2020 – 2025, 18-24* Credits Awarded
2022 – 2027, 18-24 Credits Awarded
New Agreement Pending
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: Effective Date – 7/1/2000
Upon successful completion, and in accordance with state guidelines, students are issued an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD), which guarantees the transfer of 26 credit hours toward AAS/AS Degree in Health Information Technology (70 credits); OR Office Administration – Medical Office Specialization (63 credits), Office Administration – Medical Office Specialization (60 credits)
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement

Medical Record Transcribing/Healthcare Documentation

Broward College Degree Program: Associate of Science (AS) Degree Health Information Technology
Articulation Agreement Validity Period:
2020 – 2025, 33 Credits Awarded
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: Effective Date – 7/1/2003
Upon successful completion, and in accordance with state guidelines, students are issued an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD), which guarantees the transfer of 33 credit hours toward AAS/AS Degree in Office Administration- Medical Office Specialization (63 credits) Office Administration- Medical Office Specialization (60 credits) Effective Date – 7/1/2000 Upon successful completion, and in accordance with state guidelines, students are issued an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD), which guarantees the transfer of 15 credit hours toward AAS/AS Degree in Health Information Technology (70 credits)
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: SBE Approved – 12/17/2010 Certified Medical Transcriptionist” shall articulate three (3) college credit hours to the AAS/AS Degree in Health Information Management.

Mental Health Technician

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Mental Health Technician
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement

Optometric Assisting

Broward College Degree Program: Associate of Science (AS) Vision Care Technology
Articulation Agreement Validity Period:
2020 – 2025
9 Credits Awarded
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement

Orthopedic Technology

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Orthopedic Technology
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement

Patient Care Assistant

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Patient Care Assistant
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement

Patient Care Technician

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Patient Care Technician
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement

Pharmacy Technician - ATD

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Pharmacy Technician ATD.
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: Effective Date – 7/1/2000
Upon successful completion, and in accordance with state guidelines, students are issued an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD), which guarantees the transfer of 40 credit hours toward AAS/AS Degree in Pharmacy Management (70 credits)
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: SBE Approved – 1/24/2012
The “Certified Pharmacy Technician” certification shall articulate nine (9) college credit hours to the AAS/AS Degree in Pharmacy Management.
SBE Approved – 6/25/2014
The “National Pharmacy Technician Certification” shall articulate nine (9) college credit hours to the AS/AAS Degree in Pharmacy Management.

Phlebotomy

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Phlebotomy
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: SBE Approved – 1/24/2012
The “Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)” certification shall articulate three (3) college credit hours to the AAS/AS Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
SBE Approved – 4/15/2015
The Certified Phlebotomy Technician shall articulate one (1) college credit hour to the AAS/AS Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Practical Nursing LPN

Broward College Degree Program: Associate of Science (AS) Registered Nurse
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: 2010- On-going, 10 Credits Awarded
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: Students who complete the 1350 clock hour program in Practical Nursing shall articulate ten (10) college credit hours to the AAS/AS Degree in Registered Nursing.
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: SBE Approved – 6/15/2010 The “Licensed Practical Nurse” shall articulate ten (10) college credit hours to the AAS/AS Degree in Nursing (Associate Degree)

Surgical Technology

Broward College Degree Program: There is no aligned BC Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree for Surgical Technology
Articulation Agreement Validity Period: Not Applicable
Statewide Articulation Credits Awarded: There is no Statewide Program Articulation Agreement
Statewide Gold Standard Articulation Agreement: There is no Statewide Gold Standard Career Pathway Articulation Agreement