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Commercial Truck Driving

The Commercial Truck Driving Program affords each student an opportunity to gain the basic technical knowledge and competency to achieve gainful employment in the truck driving field.  Emphasis is on driving skills and safety procedures.  Instruction is included that will help the student prepare for the CDL Examination.  Students successfully completing this program may be eligible for Department of Transportation (DOT) Certification.

 

Enrollment Requirements:

Applicants must

  • be able to read and write;

  • never have been convicted of a felony;

  • have no more than three (3) moving violations within three years;

  • have no DWIs or DUI within five years

  • have no drug or alcohol convictions;

  • be able to load and unload at least 75 pounds;

  • pass a DOT physical (cost varies and is the responsibility of the student);

  • be 21 years of age or older;

  • have a valid driver's license;

  • be interviewed;

  • satisfactory pass pre-enrollment examination;

  • not be an insulin dependent diabetic.

Program Fees:

        Tuition:  8 Credit Hours

        Lab Fee:  $300

        Drug/Alcohol Screening:  $50 (approximate)

        Books & Supplies:  $65 (approximate)

 

The approximate length of this course is eight (8) weeks.

 

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

The Emergency Medical Technician Program will train the student to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies of acutely ill or injured patients in a pre-hospital care setting.  The student will be required to participate in a field internship, 24 hours in the emergency room and 24 hours at an ambulance service.  Completion of this course will prepare the student to take the National Registry Certification Exam at the level of his or her training.

 

Enrollment Requirements:

Applicants must

  • be 18 years of age in order to take the certification exam;

  • be a high school graduate or have a GED;

  • have a current AHA Healthcare Provider course or equivalent (this course will be offered prior to the EMT course);

  • satisfactorily pass pre-enrollment examination;

  • be able to lift, move and perform practical skill stations.

Program Fees:

         Tuition:  8 Credit Hours

         Healthcare Provider CPR Course:  $20

         Books & Supplies:  $136 (approximate)

 

The approximate length of this course is 4-6 months.

 

Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Successful completion of this program certifies students to work as nursing assistants in hospitals, long term care facilities, rest homes or convalescent homes.  Testing and certification for this program is offered through the Office of Long Term Care.

 

Program Fees:

        Tuition:  5 Credit Hours

       

 

 
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