Programs 2024 Year
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Medical Assistant
Medical assistants are multi-skilled, allied health care professionals responsible for various clinical and/or administrative duties and are an essential part of a healthcare team. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions that will allow them to learn and move into higher-level job opportunities by working with physicians and providers in office settings. Students in this program learn cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains by focusing on administrative and back office clinical skills. Upon successful completion of all required courses, students participate in an externship in a medical office. Graduates of the program are eligible to take a national certification exam.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate competent patient care of a medical assistant in ambulatory healthcare facilities.
• Exhibit basic skills of a medical assistant including obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, pharmacology, EKG, and assisting providers with specialty examinations.
• Perform accurate medical documentation, patient education instruction, communication, and apply critical thinking skills in both simulated and clinical settings.
• Describe the areas of general, clinical, and administrative medical assisting.
• Demonstrate competencies and skills in preparation for taking a medical assistant national certification examination.
Pharmacy Technician - Advanced
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to support pharmacists by performing a wide range of practice-related duties for community, institutional, compounding, long-term care, mail-order, and other pharmaceutical settings. Students learn the most common medications, calculate dosages, process prescriptions, bill third-party insurance, learn aseptic techniques, and prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications. Students receive extensive hands-on training in the lab area using advanced pharmacy technology.
Objectives:
• Practice personal and interpersonal skills needed in various pharmacy settings.
• Demonstrate the pharmacy technician's role in the medication-use process and wellness promotion.
• Recall the most utilized drugs by brand and generic name, indications, and interactions.
• Solve pharmacy mathematical calculations.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
Medical Office Administration
The Medical Office Administration Program, a Competency Based Education training program, will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform the duties of administrative medical office staff as defined by local and national standards. Medical Office Administration employees are trained primarily to work in doctors’ offices and other ambulatory care clinics as an integral member of the allied health care delivery team helping with administrative tasks including business functions, medical records, patient intake, billing and insurance and other front office tasks.
The Medical Office Administration program will be offered in a flexible open entry / open exit format. They will be trained in administrative areas of medical office along with CPR and First Aid, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. The curriculum will allow the students to gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies.
Instruction will be achieved with a combination of online, classroom and clinical activities that will include experience in a healthcare facility. Students must demonstrate proficiency by passing all courses and competencies required in the program before being placed in a clinical site for the externship. Students complete a 160-hour unpaid clinical externship at a health care facility contracted with the college. Students are required to provide the externship coordinator of the Applied Technology division of the School of Applied Technology and Professional Development, evidence of completion of these hours and satisfactory performance signed by the clinical administrative supervisor.
Upon successful completion of the coursework and externship at a satisfactory rate of 80% or better and receipt of all necessary documentation the student will receive the Certificate of Completion.
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 ter
Surgical Technology
The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare you for employment as an entry-level surgical technologist (ST). Students enrolled in this program will focus on the basics of surgical technology, microbiology, infection control, asepsis, and surgical techniques. Students will develop the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate as a member of the surgical team.
Objectives:
• Correlate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and microbiology to the roles and responsibilities of a surgical technologist.
• Identify commonly used equipment, supplies, and medications used in the perioperative setting.
• Apply the principles of asepsis to the perioperative environment.
• Perform competently and safely the skills of an entry-level surgical technologist.
• Use legal, moral, and ethical principles to evaluate the care of a surgical patient.
• Demonstrate the professional attributes of a surgical technologist.
• Pass the national certification examination.
Controls Engineering Technology
Controls Engineering Technology prepares qualified students for advanced work as Control System Technicians in an automated manufacturing environment. This certificate provides hands-on training in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial robots, industrial networking, servo system programming, vision systems, and HMI programming. The content of the competency-based curriculum is guided by the needs of local employers in the Bear River region. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Automated Manufacturing certificate, a related associate’s or higher (from a nationally or regionally accredited institution as approved by the Department Head), or related industry experience (as approved by the Department Head). 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:
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to build an operational industrial network containing computers and control devices.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to program a process using a common PLC.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to design and program an HMI screen to interface with a PLC and control a process.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to program a servo-driven process with a PLC.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, communicate with other devices, and inspect two different parts using machine vision.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to successfully build a project that integrates multiple control topics.
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.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Massage is a comprehensive accredited program that prepares students to be eligible to take the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and become Licensed Massage Therapists in the State of Utah. Based on the principles of Swedish massage and advanced techniques, this program introduces students to basic and advanced manipulative skills, the theory and practices of professional massage therapy, safety precautions, and the professional work habits and behaviors necessary for a successful career in massage therapy. Students participate in a supervised clinical phase to refine hands-on skills, advance their knowledge and techniques, and build confidence in working with clients. As trained and certified massage therapists, graduates are able to manipulate the soft tissues of the body — muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and skin — as an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain, and muscle tension caused by a wide range of medical conditions and situations.
The minimum requirement for Licensed Massage Therapist certification in the State of Utah is 600 hours. The additional 225 hours in this program provide training in advanced skills. Upon completion of the 825-hour program, students demonstrate their competency in the following:
Objectives:
• Analyze and apply the anatomy and physiology of the human body in massage therapy.
• Assess clients’ soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Analyze clients’ medical history, stress, pain, and/or injury in determining the most effective massage techniques.
• Massage and knead of muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and skin to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
• Apply advanced massage skills to safely and efficiently adapt massage therapy sessions to individual client needs.
• Use high ethical standards, codes of conduct, customer service, and clear communication when working with clients.
Sterile Processing Technician
The beginning of a successful surgery begins with clean and sterile surgical instruments. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be an essential team member of the operating room and healthcare team. You will be responsible for the cleanliness, decontamination, inspecting and assembly of surgical instruments, packaging, and sterilization of all surgical instruments. As you pay close attention to details regarding instruments you will have to be an effective verbal and written communicator with the OR staff to make procedures a success. Sterile Processing Technicians have a strong understanding of decontamination and infection control to ensure their work protects patients and healthcare members from infections and diseases.
After completing this course, students will be prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). This program is based on the HSPA certification, CRCST.
Objectives:
• Identify the different instrumentation used in daily surgical procedures (scissors, forceps, clamps, retractors).
• Assemble surgical instrument trays and instruments designated for other departments (ED, Labor & Delivery, ICU, Cardiac Unit, Research).
• Demonstrate how to package single or paired instruments in paper/plastic pouches for sterilization. This packaging method is commonly known as the Peel Pack method.
• Demonstrate the different processes of sterilization methods such as high-temperature and low.
• Receive certification through the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider and First Aid.
• Be able to apply safe practices regarding PPE, bloodborne pathogens, and distinguish between different levels of disinfection (High, Intermediate, Low).
Robotics Technology
The Robotics Technology program covers essentials skills and safety, and electrical systems as a foundation to robotics technology. The robotics courses will cover robotics fundamentals, programming of 4-axis and 6-axis industrial robotic systems, and vision.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of mechanical systems, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Implement and properly use a variety of precision measurement tools and procedures.
• Apply mathematical concepts to real world applications.
• Read, utilize, and design blueprints and schematics.
• Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Apply and identify the technical aspects of industrial robotics; principles of robotics; power supplies, movement systems, sensing, control systems and maintenance.
• Utilizing an industry four-axis robotic system, the student will create programs for various industry applications, setup and usage of hardware and software, communications I/O, apply operation functions, end of arm tooling, usage of linear rail system and vision system.
• Demonstrate ability to create programs for a six-axis robotics handling system for various industry applications, use the teach pendant to operate, test, program, and troubleshoot robotic systems, and utilize teach frames.
• Demonstrate ability to create programs for robotics handling for various industry applications utilizing vision system and robotics handing skills.
Real Estate
The Real Estate program is state approved and designed to prepare students to pass the licensing exams and earn a real estate license in the State of Utah. Utah law requires that students complete a 120-hour educational course before they take the Utah real estate licensing exam. Our Pre-Licensing course includes instruction and review tests to prepare students to take the Utah real estate sales agent exam.
Objectives:
• Define and describe real property, land, and real estate.
• Distinguish between real and personal property.
• Compute basic math skills including profit & loss, simple interest, proration, commissions, etc.
• Identify the approved forms and addenda a licensee may fill out and the circumstances under which each should be used.
• Define closing as it relates to a real estate transaction.
• Differentiate between debits and credits.
• Explain how it is determined where debits and credits go on the settlement statement.
• Explain the term “agency” and the different agency types.
• Use the proper forms of agency including the relationship between agent, subagent, client, and customer.
• Compare and contrast the various types of ownership and indicate situations when each would be appropriate or required.
Radiography Technology
The Radiography Technology program is the first step in your career as a Registered Radiologic Technologist. The primary responsibility of radiologic technologists is to create images of patients’ bodies using medical imaging equipment, such as X-ray, Fluoroscopy, and C-arm imaging. The images that you help create will help medical providers diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. In this program you will be instructed in classroom and laboratory settings to learn on-the-job skills, and then apply that knowledge in a clinical setting.
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of healthcare settings including but not limited to hospitals, urgent care, and family practice clinics. The experience you will gain at your clinical sites will put you on the path to a successful career as a Radiographic Technologist.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate x-ray procedures from skull down to the lower extremity.
• Perform exceptional patient care.
• Explain how the x-ray tube works, the physics behind it, and how x-rays are produced.
• Perform 935 on the job training hours throughout the course of the program.
Plumbing Apprenticeship
The Plumbing Apprenticeship program satisfies the educational requirements to take the State Journeyman Plumber Exam. To complete the entire Apprentice Plumbing Program, an individual must be licensed through the State and work under the supervision of a licensed Journeyman Plumber. A basic assessment is required prior to enrolling. This program provides a solid understanding of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), its layout, and the requirements for different plumbing systems and parts of those systems. This program discusses the processes, parts, and risks involved with the various plumbing systems as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect plumbers and the public alike.
Objectives:
• Determine the application of the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
• Demonstrate how to navigate the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
• Calculate sizing of various piping, including natural gas, supply, and waste lines.
• Demonstrate the application of the International Fuel Gas Code.
• Demonstrate the application of the International Mechanical Code.
• Demonstrate practical application of plumbing mathematics.
• Apply critical and practical thinking skills necessary to pass the State Journeyman’s Test.
Plumbing Residential
The Plumbing Residential program satisfies the educational requirements to take the State Journeyman Residential Plumber Exam. A basic assessment is required prior to enrolling. This program provides a solid understanding of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), its layout, and the requirements for different plumbing systems and parts of those systems. This program discusses the processes, parts, and risks involved with the various plumbing systems as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect plumbers and the public alike.
Objectives:
• Determine the application of the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
• Demonstrate how to navigate the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
• Calculate sizing of various piping, including natural gas, supply, and waste lines.
• Demonstrate the application of the International Fuel Gas Code.
• Demonstrate the application of the International Mechanical Code.
• Demonstrate practical application of plumbing mathematics.
• Apply critical and practical thinking skills necessary to pass the State Residential Journeyman’s Test.
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.
Custom Design and Fabrication
In this Custom Design & Fabrication program, students will learn the base principles and practices of metal fabrication across a wide variety of industrial standards. Students will learn how to read blueprints and assemble metal products according to engineered drawings. They will also learn fabrication skills, according to specific standards and codes set in place by major industrial organizations, such as the American Welding Society and the American Petroleum Institute.
Objectives:
• Operate common fabrication equipment such as drill presses, brake presses, and overhead cranes in the safest manner possible.
• Sketch drawings of fabricated product based on the application, using fundamentals of design.
• Apply the mathematics of engineering to produce a blueprint or drawing.
• Operate common machinery found in a fabrication shop, including the pipe threader, CNC tables, and overhead cranes.
• Turn drawings into physical fabricated products, including steel pipe assemblies, structural components, and any other form of metal product that would require different skills to build.
• Operate basic welding equipment, thermal cutting equipment, and hand-tools to effectively fabricate a wide range of products.
Data Analytics
Data Analytics prepares both experienced and inexperienced students with the necessary skills to become skilled data practitioners in business, manufacturing, management, and marketing environments. The self-paced, competency-based curriculum provides extensive hands-on training, text work, computer simulation, and one-on-one teacher to student training. This certificate introduces students to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and tools relevant to data analytics such as: initiating data projects, sourcing data, transforming data, analyzing data, and presenting data. 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:
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to perform gap analyses on data sets, identify missing/appropriate data in order to solve business problems.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to extract, collect, clean, and test data.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to transform data by merging and splitting data sets in addition to creating new variables.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to analyze data by applying questions to data, separating anomalies, and running tests.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to communicate data stories through the production and reporting of clear data visualizations, dashboards, reports, charts, graphs, and animations.
• A graduate will demonstrate how to keep data safe and secure.
• A graduate will demonstrate the ability to create and maintain databases.
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.
Pharmacy Technician - Entry Level
The Pharmacy Technician – Entry Level program prepares students to support pharmacists by performing a wide range of practice-related duties for community, institutional, compounding, long-term care, mail-order, and other pharmaceutical settings. Students learn the most common medications, calculate dosages, process prescriptions, bill third-party insurance, learn aseptic techniques, and prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications. Students receive extensive hands-on training in the lab area using advanced pharmacy technology.
Objectives:
• Practice personal and interpersonal skills needed in various pharmacy settings.
• Demonstrate the pharmacy technician's role in the medication-use process and wellness promotion.
• Recall the most utilized drugs by brand and generic name, indications, and interactions.
• Solve pharmacy mathematical calculations.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
