Programs 2024 Year
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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system (EMS). Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) possess the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as a link between the scene and the emergency health care system.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS and perform in accordance with operational roles, prioritizing safety and addressing legal and ethical considerations when providing emergency care.
• Integrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of airway, respiratory, and circulatory anatomy and physiology into EMS practice to assess and manage patients, ensuring optimal airway, mechanical ventilation, and respiration across all age groups.
• Utilize scene information and interpret patient assessment findings to guide and provide emergency care and transportation for patients with acute injuries, illnesses, shock, respiratory or cardiac failure/arrest, and post-resuscitation management.
• Utilize medical terminology for effective communication with healthcare professionals.
• Apply foundational EMS principles and knowledge of lifespan development to assess, manage, and provide emergency care and transportation during health emergencies and for patients with special needs.
• Demonstrate expertise in administering AEMT-carried medications in emergency scenarios.
Advanced Energy Transportation
The Advanced Energy Transportation certificate program will teach students how to safely transport live loads, identify different types of long combination vehicles (LCV) and the coupling and uncoupling process of LCV. The student will experience the loading and unloading process on simulated and or live production sites and will be introduced to the basic principles and processes of buying oil. Students will receive training to test for the required hazmat endorsement.
Objectives:
• Explain the need for live load safety.
• Obtain the certification for HM-126 Hazmat.
• Discuss gas meter awareness.
• Demonstrate SCBA awareness.
• Discuss the processes of buying oil/grinding.
• Perform LCV coupling and uncoupling.
• Discuss the need for long combination vehicle training.
• Perform operation related to loading and unloading.
• Demonstrate safe driving practices.
Automation Technology
The Automation Technology program supports a wide variety of mechanical and automated systems. This program is designed to help prepare students with the necessary skills to become technicians in several critical industries. Students are introduced to a wide variety of tools, practices, and procedures. The program uses a competency based hands-on approach, with other teaching methods that are employed throughout.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of mechanical systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair techniques, and safety practices and procedures.
• Apply system diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.
• Apply mathematical concepts to real world applications.
• Read, utilize, and design blueprints and schematics.
• Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot fluid power systems.
• Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot electrical motor control systems.
• Operate, modify, maintain, program, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers.
• Implement and properly use a variety of precision measurement tools and procedures.
Animal Sciences
Animal Sciences provides students with hands-on training to develop the skills needed to work as support staff in veterinary clinics, shelters, or other animal-based institutions. Skilled and experienced instructors with unique animal sciences backgrounds provide real-world training in relevant topics such as animal restraint, nursing care, radiology, lab procedures, blood collection, IV catheterization, dental cleanings, vaccines, physical exams, and client services. Students will also train on front office procedures. This program supports the Bridgerland Technical College mission to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and hands-on technical education to the Bear River Region.
Objectives:
• Graduates will safely and successfully restrain and work with a variety of small and large animals.
• Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in nursing care, laboratory procedures, dental cleanings, IV catheterization, vaccinations, and physical exams.
• Graduates will perform routine lab procedures including blood collection, fecals, and infection control.
• Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of veterinary terminology and pharmacology in communication with faculty, veterinarians, and other veterinary staff.
Barbering
The Barbering program is designed to prepare students for employment in a salon/barber shop.
Students in this program develop communication, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in a salon business. Students work with salon guests in a well-equipped salon and perform these skills with the newest techniques, products, and equipment in the industry. Students learn to communicate with customers, analyze hair, perform the duties of hair cutting, shaving, and facial hair design.
This program includes 1000 clock time hours of instruction as required by the State of Utah for licensure. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology/Barbering Licensure, and examination required for licensure.
Objectives:
• Complete 1000 clock hours.
• Perform barbering services on mannequins and public guests.
• Communicate effectively with salon guests and coworkers.
• Demonstrate communication through electronic, verbal, and written formats.
• Prepare for state board licensure examinations and licensing by the State of Utah.
• Orientation/Introduction consisting of history of barbering, science of barbering and overview of the curriculum.
• Demonstrate personal client and shop safety including aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures.
• Demonstrate proper disinfection and sterilization procedures.
• Perform essential business management functions including developing a clientele, maintaining a professional image, , developing professional associations, fostering positive public relations, and advertising
• Demonstrate an understanding of the legal issues surrounding barbering including malpractice liability, regulatory agencies, and tax laws.
• Describe diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp including bacteriology, sanitation, sterilization, decontamination and infection control.
• Demonstrate appropriate first aid.
• Define and explain the importance of anatomy, physiology, and histology to the barbering
Cabinetry (Secondary)
The Cabinetry program is designed to teach the fundamentals of cabinet and furniture construction. While in the program, students will learn transferable, effective work skills that will be of value in most occupations, as well as in the cabinetry industry. Students will build a cabinet and or furniture project of their choice. Students will be instructed in the processes of woodworking from fundamentals of planning and design to finish work. The student will be instructed in the safe use of woodworking power tools and machines.
Objectives:
• Construction safety.
• Gain knowledge on the fundamentals of cabinetry and furniture construction.
• Introductory project management skills.
• Design and construct a project.
Web Programming and Development
This program provides students with the knowledge of computational, problem-solving and practical skills needed to integrate and deploy modern websites and web applications. Students will adapt and use industry-standard tools, including modern client-side and server-side languages and relational and non-relational database structures, to frameworks used in the web industry today.
Experienced web developers and software engineers in the industry provide instruction and share knowledge and skill sets as they mentor the students. This program is designed to give students the skills needed to be a Front-End, Junior-Level, Web Developer or Quality Assurance Technician.
Students will learn basic Front-End Development including Source Control, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and Sass. Students will then spend the majority of the program learning JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular and React. The remainder of the program will cover Back-End Development as it relates to Back-end servers, Database, Hosting, Deployment, Security and Automated QA. Throughout the program students will complete a series of professional portfolio projects. Finally, students must complete an externship in order to receive a certificate of completion for this program.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the Web Programming and Development careers.
• Implement design, authoring, standards, protocols, tools and techniques for development for different Web-based technologies.
• Use industry-standard programming languages and techniques to add user interactivity to Web sites and Web applications. ● Build maintainable and robust React and Angular real-world applications.
• Create real-world web application projects that also involve interacting with databases such as Postgres and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Use Automated QA principles to monitor and ensure increasing improvements for web applications and be able to identify some of the mechanisms used to establish overall health of a product.
Web and Graphic Design
The Web and Graphic Design program prepares students for entry-level employment in the diverse fields of web development, graphic design, and digital marketing. Students learn to develop websites using industry-standard programming languages, create both print and digital collateral using industry-standard visual design software, and implement effective marketing campaigns using industry best practices. Students create a diverse portfolio of work throughout the program that demonstrates their skills to potential employers.
Objectives:
• Manipulate raster images.
• Create vector graphics and illustrations.
• Apply foundational principles and processes to all visual designs.
• Develop Responsive Websites (Mobile-First / Progressively Enhanced) using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that will work on all devices and screen sizes.
• Demonstrate server-side and client-side scripting.
• Design dynamic User Interfaces and delightful User Experiences.
• Optimize websites to load quickly and rank highly in search engines.
• Develop custom themes for industry standard Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Establish an online Web and Graphic Design portfolio.
Biotechnology
The Biotechnology program prepares students to enter into the ever-expanding fields of biotechnology laboratory work. The career possibilities are vast, some of which include genomic mapping and research, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical development, and biological research and development, as well as other fields under this discipline. The program will give students a foundation of knowledge and skills needed to enter into lab technician work or to articulate to another institution to continue their education.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate proper use of biotechnology lab equipment.
• Describe and demonstrate various laboratory, manufacturing, and regulatory practices.
• Use accurate measurements and measuring tools.
• Analyze and discuss DNA.
• Demonstrate proper laboratory safety protocols.
Clinical Lab Assistant
The Clinical Lab Assistant Program, a Competency Based Education training program, will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform the duties of a medical laboratory assistant. Clinical Lab Assistants are trained to work in doctors’ offices, hospital laboratories and other outpatient labs as an integral member of the allied health care delivery team. The curriculum will allow the students to gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies. The program will be offered in a flexible open entry / open exit format. Instruction will be achieved with a combination of online, classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities Upon successful completion of the coursework at a satisfactory rate of 80% or better and receipt of all necessary documentation the student will receive the Certificate of Achievement.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate ability to use a computer and utilize computer programs to complete basic tasks
• Demonstrate ability to manage files and folder.
• Define and use medical terminology, basic word structure, and body organization.
• Define and use medical terminology suffixes and prefixes.
• Define and use medical terminology for medical specialties and body systems.
• Define the history of medicine, the role of the clinical lab assistant, medical specialties, credentialing and personal attributes of health care personnel.
• Define and use legal and ethical standards in health care.
• Demonstrate principles of HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient communication and cultural diversity in health care.
• Demonstrate reception, general office duties, appointment scheduling and written communication in a health care setting.
• Create patient records and demonstrate correct filing.
• Perform appointment scheduling, patient registration and medical record maintenance electronically.
• Apply CDC and OSHA guidelines for personal safety and asepsis while performing aseptic and sterilization techniques and procedures.
Collision Repair Technology
The Collision Repair Technology program prepares students for careers as body technicians, paint technicians, and/or collision repair estimators. Courses provide instruction in the fundamentals of repairing vehicles from an automotive collision. Curriculum is aligned with the Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair (I-CAR). Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible for I-CAR’s Program.
Objectives:
• Operate common tools and equipment used in auto body repair, auto body painting, and collision repair estimating in a safe manner.
• Demonstrate competency in structural and non-structural repair techniques including analysis and damage repair fundamentals with a variety of metals, plastics, glass, electrical, and mechanical parts.
• Demonstrate competency in techniques involved in painting and refinishing including surface prep, spray gun equipment operation, paint mixing and matching, paint application, paint defects (causes and cures), and final detail.
• Demonstrate correct welding techniques for each assigned auto body repair procedure.
• Demonstrate proficiency in collision repair estimating, damage analysis, and electronics tools.
• Use effective communication and critical-thinking skills to solve problems and implement solutions.
Commercial Driver’s License - Class A
The Commercial Driver’s License - Class A (CDL) program prepares students with the skills and knowledge they need to join the professional driving industry. This course fulfills Entry Level Driver Training requirements for CDL training in accordance with Part 380 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate basic truck operating procedures.
• Demonstrate safe operating procedures.
• Learn and practice advanced operating procedures.
• Practice vehicle inspections (pre/post-trip).
• Review non-driving activities.
Commercial Driver’s License - Class B
The Commercial Driver’s License - Class B program prepares students with the skills and knowledge they need to join the professional driving industry. This course fulfills the Federal Entry Level Driver Training requirements found in Pt 380 of the Federal Code of Federal Regulations.
Objectives:
● Demonstrate Basic Truck operation procedures and skills.
● Demonstrate safe operating procedures.
● Learn and Practice defensive driving techniques.
● Drive and control a class B truck on local, city, county, and interstate highways and roads.
● Practice vehicle inspections (pre/post-trip, enroute).
● Practice safe backing techniques.
● Review Non-driving activities (HOS, Cargo securement).
Software Development
The Software Development program provides students with the opportunity to learn the languages and tools needed to start a career as a Software Developer. Languages and technologies taught will cover the spectrum from the front-end user interface to the back-end server, both desktop and mobile. Students will learn technologies and skills like Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, User interface and User Experience (UI/UX), Application Programming Interfaces (API), Developer Operations (DevOps), Cloud Computing, Version Control, Leadership, and Soft Skills. Students will learn code documenting, testing, and debugging to create and maintain software applications.
Objectives:
• Explore modern software development.
• Deliver software applications using current project management practices.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with computer programming.
• Practice workplace professionalism.
• Demonstrate the use of techniques and tools necessary for Software Development.
Interior Design
Interior Design prepares students for a fast-paced, competitive industry that demands high professional standards. Students will be introduced to the latest and most relevant 3D software programs in the design industry such as: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp Pro. The learning environment is project-based, focusing on creative and technical skills while applying software programs. Coursework includes design theory, space planning, architectural detailing, building codes, and calculations. Students are mentored by industry professional instructors who provide one-on-one support. Qualifying students will be provided with client projects, field trips, and possible internships at the Las Vegas World Market. Upon completion of this competency-based certificate, students are prepared to begin their career in the Interior Design industry.
Objectives:
• Graduates will demonstrate competency in creative and technical skills by taking a client’s inspiration to a complete design concept.
• Graduates will prepare and present client projects demonstrating professionalism in verbal and visual communication and personal appearance.
• Graduates will utilize 3D consulting software for client presentations to introduce new product designs as well as construction designs.
• Graduates will demonstrate confidence in presenting design concepts to others for feedback and critique.
• Graduates will demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and develop effective construction documents.
• Graduates will develop professional business, leadership, and communication skills by planning, organizing, and participating with design teams for client projects.
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Information Technology
This program provides education and training in preparation for employment in Information Technology. Throughout the program, students apply classroom theory to computer hardware and software, mobile devices, operating systems, networking, security, cloud technology and other technologies relevant to the industry. Through a combination of simulations, hands-on labs and virtual labs, students will apply techniques for technology deployment, support, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This training can be used as a step to gain valuable industry recognized certifications which may include CompTIA A+, Network +, Security+, Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST), Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, and more.
Objectives:
• Develop and demonstrate skills required for entry level positions in Information Technology.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities aligning with standards for industry certifications.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot common hardware and software.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot operating systems.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication using industry specific terminology.
Manufacturing Technology
The Manufacturing Technology program prepares students for high-tech manufacturing careers. In addition to learning how to produce industrial products, students will get hands-on experience in automation, robotics, composite materials technology, plastic injection molding, and welding. Graduates will have foundational skills required for entry-level employment or may continue their education to specialize in any of the instructional areas.
Objectives:
Students will practice through hands-on experience, instructional videos, information sheets, and competency tests. Upon completion of this program or a given certificate, students will have received specialized training in manufacturing technology. Students will learn and apply the following while enrolled in the Manufacturing Technology program:
• Demonstrate basic safety practices used in any manufacturing facility.
• Read and use common measuring tools used in manufacturing.
• Practice safe and proper use of basic hand and power tools.
• Complete a variety of introductory manufacturing assignments using blueprints.
• Recognize and work within multiple technology industries.
Master Esthetician
The Master Esthetics program prepares students to enter the world of skin care, and natural nail care by teaching the required skills for success in one of the fastest growing fields in the beauty industry. Students develop communication skills, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in, or building a spa business. Students work with spa guests in a modern, well-equipped spa with the newest techniques, products and equipment in the industry. This program offers education in facials, manicures, pedicures, skin care massage, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, ultrasonic facials, LED light facials, microcurrent facials, advanced hair removal, advanced makeup, body treatments. Students build upon skills and develop more specific training in advanced facial techniques, and laser treatments. At the end of the program, students are qualified to take the Utah State Master Esthetician Licensing Exams.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate basic and master esthetic skills such as: communication skills, professional behavior, facials, manicures, and pedicures, advanced facial techniques, skin care massage, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, ultrasonic facials, LED light facials, microcurrent facials, advanced hair removal, advanced makeup, body treatments, and advanced laser treatments.
• Explain general sciences related to Esthetics such as anatomy, infection control, skin structure, skin diseases and disorders, chemistry and electricity.
• Demonstrate spa processes and etiquette with proper sanitation procedures necessary for the health and safety of spa guests and self.
• Perform esthetic services on manikins and spa guests.
• Communicate effectively with spa guests and colleagues.
• Demonstrate communication skills through electronic, verbal, and written formats.
• Prepare for the state board licensure exam.
Meat Services
The Meat Services program at Bridgerland Technical College provides students the opportunity to obtain a certificate in the meat services industry. Highly skilled, industry-trained instructors guide students through hands-on and individualized instruction to meet the occupational goals of each student. Topics include knife care, meat inspection, sanitation, equipment, wholesale and retail operations, custom harvesting, custom cutting, pricing, cured/smoked meats, ground meats, beef, pork, and poultry. Students will also learn basic cooking skills needed to prepare and serve meat products. This program supports the Bridgerland Technical College mission to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and hands-on technical education to the Bear River Region.
Objectives:
• Graduates will safely operate, clean, and maintain knives and meat processing equipment.
• Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of harvesting principles for beef, pork, and lamb.
• Graduates will safely demonstrate how to grade, breakdown, produce cuts (retail and custom), package, and sell beef products.
• Graduates will safely demonstrate how to grade, breakdown, produce cuts (retail and custom), package, and sell pork products.
• Graduates will safely demonstrate how to grade, breakdown, produce cuts (retail and custom), package, and sell lamb products.
• Graduates will safely demonstrate how to trim and package poultry products for retail sale.
