Programs 2024 Year
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- Architecture and Construction
- Business and Consumer Technologies
- Culinary and Hospitality Services
- Digital Media and Web Design
- Health Professions
- Manufacturing
- Personal Services
- Public Safety and Emergency Services
- Technology
- Transportation
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.
Objectives
- Explain the need for live load safety.
- 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.
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 profession.
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.
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.
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).
Cosmetology
The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students for employment in cosmetology/barbering, hair design, and skin and nail care. This program prepares students for employment in a salon and/or to open a new salon business. 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 skin, hair and nails; and perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texture services, and basic skin and nail care. This program includes 1600 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 1600 clock hours.
- Demonstrate principles and cosmetology/barbering skills: shampooing, styling, men and women haircutting, straight razor shaving, hair extensions, chemical texture services, haircoloring, skin care, nail services, and other concepts essential to becoming a successful cosmetologist/barber.
- Demonstrate principles and practices related to nail technology skills, manicuring, pedicuring, gel, and acrylic application, manual and electric filing, polishing, client consultation and other concepts essential to becoming a successful nail technician.
- Demonstrate principles and practices related to esthetics and facial treatments.
- Explain general sciences related to cosmetology/barbering such as anatomy, infection control, hair structure, skin and nail, diseases and disorders, chemistry and electricity.
- Demonstrate salon processes and etiquette with sanitation procedures necessary for the health and safety of clients and workers.
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting Program is designed to prepare for employment of the professional chairside assistant. Students focus on the basics of dental assisting, nutrition, dental prevention, dental disease, infection control, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures, dental materials, anatomy, radiology, dental specialties, law and ethics, CPR, and a clinical experience.
Objectives
- Correlate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, microbiology to the roles and responsibilities of a dental assistant.
- Identify commonly used equipment, supplies, instrumentation, and medications used in the dental chairside setting.
- Apply the principles of asepsis to the dental office and its environment.
- Perform competently and safely the skills of a dental assistant.
- Use legal, moral, and ethical principles to evaluate the care of a dental patient.
- Demonstrate the professional attributes of a dental assistant.
- Pass the final exam and certifications for the dental field.
Diesel Technology
The Diesel Technology program prepares students with the diversified employment skills and knowledge as diesels technicians, including hands-on instruction in diesel engines; electrical/electronic systems; steering and suspension; brakes; drivetrain; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; hydraulics; preventative maintenance; safety; professionalism; and workplace relations.
Objectives
- Demonstrate safe working habits and practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge related to the service, maintenance, operation, and function of the core systems related to diesel powered equipment.
- Build and maintain good working relationships.
Digital Design
The Digital Design Program provides a strong foundation in the diverse fields of a graphic designer. Students learn theory and experience hands-on application in the production of electronically generated media for print, television, film, websites, and mobile computing.
In the coursework, students design creative collateral for companies and/or clients. Course topics include graphic design, design principles, photography, image manipulation, illustration, desktop publishing, and motion design with skills in video production, animation, motion graphics, interactive design, small business marketing, and a final portfolio.
Students will gain the skills necessary for entry-level employment in creative careers and learn industry practices, graphic design, illustration, photography, motion graphics & animation, and front-end web designs. Students work with prominent industry software to develop literacy and production skills.
Objectives
- Develop skills that will prepare students to work in creative skills.
- Use professional graphic design software.
- Explain the creative process with employers and clients.
- Discuss projects with a creative team to work seamlessly together to produce professional work.
- Demonstrate skills by creating and showing a professional portfolio of work.
- Develop the soft skills that are essential for interviewing, working with clients, and running a business.
Digital Marketing and Analytics
In the Digital Marketing and Analytics program, students will learn the fundamental principles of marketing, strategy, and best practices. Students will learn the day-to-day tasks of the modern digital marketer from lectures, guest speakers, presentations, and hands-on application. Through instruction and hands-on practice, students will learn and test their skills in Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, and Email Marketing.
Objectives
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of digital marketing and marketing analytics.
- Define key digital marketing and analytics terms and definitions.
- Assess marketing data using industry tools and best practices.
- Create strategic digital marketing plans following industry suggested best practices.
- Implement a digital marketing strategy in a business.
- Complete industry certifications to show competencies in each digital marketing vertical.
Electrical Apprenticeship
The Electrical Apprenticeship program provides a solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), its layout, the requirements for different electrical systems, and the components of those systems. This program discusses the risks involved with electricity and electrical systems as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect electricians and the general public alike.
Objectives
- Apply of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Navigate the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Calculate the sizes of different electrical system parts.
- Explain the application of A/C and D/C electrical theory.
- Explain Electrical Safety procedures, processes, and equipment.
- Wire electrical circuits per national codes and safety regulations.
Electrical Residential
The Electrical Residential program provides a solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), its layout, and the ability to find the requirements for different electrical systems. This program discusses the risks involved with electricity and electrical systems as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect electricians and the general public alike. The Electrical Residential program will provide a student with the knowledge in the areas of electrical work needed to sit and pass the State Residential Journeyman exams.
Objectives
- Apply the principles of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Navigate the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Understand the State of Utah Laws and Regulations concerning electrical work and licensing.
- Calculate the sizes of residential services and other various loads in electrical systems.
- Explain the application of A/C and D/C electrical theory.
- Explain electrical safety procedures, processes, and equipment.
- Wire electrical circuits per national codes and safety regulations.
- Explain specific codes and regulations for solar systems, swimming pools, EV charging and other specific equipment found in residential homes.
Electronics Assembly Technology
This program covers electronics soldering and mechanical assembly. Coverage of component identification, schematic diagrams/symbols, direct current basics, and digital meters applications. The IPC certifications courses cover electronics inspection and workmanship criteria.
Objectives
- Apply basic electronics fundamentals theory.
- Identify various industry components and their schematic symbols.
- Perform basic electrical measurements using a digital multimeter.
- Perform soldering techniques for through-hole and surface mount technologies.
- Identify and list safety procedures, and industry terminology.
- Perform mechanical assembly procedure and torqueing requirements.
- Apply IPC industry workmanship criteria to electronic assemblies.
- Inspect assemblies to IPC workmanship requirements.
Electronics Technology
The Electronics Technology program supports a wide variety of electronic systems. This accredited program prepares students with the necessary skills to become technicians in several critical electronic related industries. Students are introduced to a wide variety of tools, instruments, power supplies, signal generators, practices, and procedures. The program uses a competency based hands-on approach, with other teaching methods that will be employed throughout. Internationally recognized IPC certifications are available in this program. This program prepares students to pass a nationally recognized Certified Electronics Technician exam.
Objectives
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of electronic systems, prototyping, maintenance, and repair techniques.
- Apply system diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.
- Read, utilize, and design schematics.
- Demonstrate competency in thru-hole and surface mount soldering for electronic assemblies.
- Demonstrate competency in DC and AC circuit concepts, component characteristics, circuit prototyping and testing.
- Demonstrate competency in Analog and Digital circuit concepts, component characteristics, circuit prototyping and testing.
- Implement and properly use a variety of precision electronic measurement tools and procedures.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Emergency Medical Technician
The Emergency Medical Technician program provides training for out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. EMTs are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.
Objectives
- Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS.
- Use foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals.
- Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management.
- Apply fundamental knowledge of lifespan development to patient assessment and management.
- Properly administer or assist in administering medications to a patient during an emergency.
- Utilize fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care.
- Apply knowledge (fundamental depth, foundational breadth) of anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.
- Interpret scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size-up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, reassessment) to guide emergency management.
- Provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient.
- Apply a fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock, respiratory failure or arres
