Belmont College

The BPR program is designed to teach students the basic trades that are used to preserve and restore historic structures. Classroom education provides a foundation in preservation theory and history along with an in-depth technical analysis of why buildings and materials fail, and explores traditional and modern approaches used to stabilize and repair them. Curriculum is taught by instructors with a wide range of knowledge and experience in the field of historic preservation.

The Civil Engineering program provides a broad, science-based curriculum for those interested in pursuing an engineering career. Emphasis is placed on engineering mechanics, engineering materials, computer aided design (CAD), structural mechanics, surveying, and strength of materials. Foundation courses are provided in mathematics, physics, chemistry and general education electives. The program emphasizes geotechnical design and foundation materials testing, surveying, materials science analysis and testing, hydraulics and hydrology, and computer assisted drawing.

The Energy and Natural Resources program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of oil and natural gas extraction and processing facilities. Coursework includes instruction in principles of petroleum extraction and related geology, petroleum field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, laboratory analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities, facility inspection procedures, and report preparation.

The Civil Engineering program provides a broad, science-based curriculum for those interested in pursuing an engineering career. Emphasis is placed on engineering mechanics, engineering materials, computer aided design (CAD), structural mechanics, surveying, and strength of materials. Foundation courses are provided in mathematics, physics, chemistry and general education electives. The program emphasizes geotechnical design and foundation materials testing, surveying, materials science analysis and testing, hydraulics and hydrology, and computer assisted drawing.

The Energy and Natural Resources program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of oil and natural gas extraction and processing facilities. Coursework includes instruction in principles of petroleum extraction and related geology, petroleum field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, laboratory analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities, facility inspection procedures, and report preparation.

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) certificate program provides concise, hands-on curriculum. Classes are offered both during the day and in the evening.

Students in the HVAC program study heating, ventilation, and air conditioning theory and the design and construction of equipment. They also learn the basics of installation, maintenance, and repair. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanics are skilled workers who install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Students should have a mechanical aptitude and should be in good physical condition, because workers sometimes have to lift heavy equipment.

A national curriculum will be used for the study and application of Shield Metal Arc Welding and Oxyfuel Welding processes as applied to the oil & gas pipeline industry. Topics covered in this certificate program are: machine selection and classification of electrodes, basic welding techniques using 7018 electrodes for fillet welds, welding symbols, best practices in oxyfuel cutting and welding, and pipeline clamping, cribbing, and grinding. Students will be prepared to earn AWS D1.1 4F certification using E7018 welding rods upon completion of this certificate.

A national curriculum will be used for the study and application of Shield Metal Arc Welding as applied to the oil & gas pipeline industry. Topics covered in this certificate program are: machine selection and classification of electrodes, basic welding techniques using E6010 and E7018 electrodes for groove welds, welding symbols, best practices in welding fabrication, and pipeline clamping, cribbing, and grinding.

This nine-month certificate program prepares individuals to become welders. Six welding classes are included in this program. Persons considering work as welders need manual dexterity, good eyesight, and good hand-eye coordination. They should have the ability to concentrate on detailed work for long periods and be physically able to bend and work in awkward positions.

National curriculum will be used for the study and application of Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) processes as applied to the manufacturing and production industries. Topics covered in this certificate program are: machine selection and classification of electrodes, basic welding techniques using E7018 electrodes for fillet welds, welding symbols, best practices in welding fabrication and weld testing.

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. Typically, heat is applied to the metal pieces to be joined, melting the parts and fusing them to form a permanent bond.

The Computer Applications certificate program prepares students to be ready for an entry-level computer position. The industry needs employees who possess an understanding of Office Productivity software.

The Computer Applications certificate program prepares students to be ready for an entry-level computer position. The industry needs employees who possess an understanding of Office Productivity software.

This short-term certificate provides basic skill sets for PC and Networking Technicians. The Cisco Networking Academy trains students to design, install, and maintain computer networks. Upon successful completion of the short-term certificate, students can take several industry certifications CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CISCO Certified Entry-level Network Technician, Microsoft’s 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring certification, and Microsoft’s 70-687 TS: Windows 8, Configuring certification.

The Computer Applications certificate program prepares students to be ready for an entry-level computer position. The industry needs employees who possess an understanding of Office Productivity software.

This short-term certificate provides basic skill sets for PC and Networking Technicians. The Cisco Networking Academy trains students to design, install, and maintain computer networks. Upon successful completion of the short-term certificate, students can take several industry certifications CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CISCO Certified Entry-level Network Technician, Microsoft’s 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring certification, and Microsoft’s 70-687 TS: Windows 8, Configuring certification.

The Computer Applications certificate program prepares students to be ready for an entry-level computer position. The industry needs employees who possess an understanding of Office Productivity software.

This short-term certificate will provide instruction in software development and design. The successful graduate will assist in the development of applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or other devices (tablets and phones). Students may also assist others to develop complete systems that run the devices or help control networks. Students will be able to sit for the Microsoft Access certification.

This short-term certificate provides basic skill sets for PC and Networking Technicians. The Cisco Networking Academy trains students to design, install, and maintain computer networks. Upon successful completion of the short-term certificate, students can take several industry certifications CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CISCO Certified Entry-level Network Technician, Microsoft’s 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring certification, and Microsoft’s 70-687 TS: Windows 8, Configuring certification.

Students are afforded experiences offered as part of the courses taken at Belmont College through Field Trips. Students are able to witness firsthand the Criminal Justice Process as cases are taken through the initial phase of Jail or Detention, processed through the Courts, and resolving in Jail or through the Correctional Facilities. The Process of Forensic Interviews of child victims of abuse are also addressed, as are domestic violence advocacy, and re-entry programs available in our region. Additional opportunities based on Course and Student interest.

Students are afforded experiences offered as part of the courses taken at Belmont College through Field Trips. Students are able to witness firsthand the Criminal Justice Process as cases are taken through the initial phase of Jail or Detention, processed through the Courts, and resolving in Jail or through the Correctional Facilities. The Process of Forensic Interviews of child victims of abuse are also addressed, as are domestic violence advocacy, and re-entry programs available in our region. Additional opportunities based on Course and Student interest.

Students are afforded experiences offered as part of the courses taken at Belmont College through Field Trips. Students are able to witness firsthand the Criminal Justice Process as cases are taken through the initial phase of Jail or Detention, processed through the Courts, and resolving in Jail or through the Correctional Facilities. The Process of Forensic Interviews of child victims of abuse are also addressed, as are domestic violence advocacy, and re-entry programs available in our region. Additional opportunities based on Course and Student interest.

The Early Childhood Education program at Belmont College prepares students to work with children from birth through age 8. Early childhood educators support the growth and development of children in a variety of early learning settings that include: preschools, center-based and home-based child care programs, Head Start, infant and toddler learning environments, and public/private school settings. Students will graduate prepared to effectively work with co-workers, families and the community.

The Paramedic Certificate program is a combination of allied health courses designed to give students the complex knowledge and skills necessary for the acute management and transportation of the broad range of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

The Paramedic degree program is a combination of allied health and general education courses designed to give students the complex knowledge and skills necessary for the acute management and transportation of the broad range of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Coursework includes specialized subject matter, laboratory, clinical, and vehicle experiences which prepare individuals to become members of the emergency medical services health care team, working under the direction of a physician.

The Firefighter program is a combination of related fire service and general education courses designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of firefighters. Coursework includes specialized subject matter, practical, and vehicle experiences which focus on the practices and techniques of firefighting in accordance with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, Office of Fire Services’ requirements.

Manufacturers of almost every product depend on complex electrical and electronic equipment for a variety of functions. Most industrial equipment contains both electrical and electronic components. The electrical components provide power for the equipment and the electronic components control the equipment. Automatic control systems continuously monitor and direct production on the factory floor. Electronic sensors monitor the manufacturing process and provide feedback to the programmable logic controller (PLC), which controls the equipment. The PLC processes the information provided by the sensors and makes adjustments to the electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment in the manufacturing process.

Associate of Applied Science degree, this program, designed in conjunction with local industries, will provide the student with the skills and education needed to be considered for employment as a Process Technician or Chemical Operator. Process Technicians or Chemical Operators may find jobs in many industries including: oil and gas processing; plastics; pharmaceutical and energy production. Many new processing plants are under construction in our area with more facilities being announced each year. In addition to these new processing plants, a whole new plastics industry is forecast to appear locally, taking advantage of the inexpensive materials that are produced from the processing plants. Graduates of this program will be trained to work in an industry that is growing and will have a presence in the eastern Ohio region.

This short-term certificate program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in using programmable logic controllers in a safe working environment. Hydraulic principles applied to hydraulic motors, directional valves, pressure control valves, and hydraulic actuators.

This short-term certificate program is a continuation of Maintenance Technician I prepares individuals to increase their skill sets in knowledge of basic engineering principles, communications, and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in using programmable logic controllers in a safe working environment. Students will gain knowledge and applied applications’ experience in developing control and measurement systems and procedures.

Manufacturers of almost every product depend on complex electrical and electronic equipment for a variety of functions. Most industrial equipment contains both electrical and electronic components. The electrical components provide power for the equipment and the electronic components control the equipment. Automatic control systems continuously monitor and direct production on the factory floor. Electronic sensors monitor the manufacturing process and provide feedback to the programmable logic controller (PLC), which controls the equipment. The PLC processes the information provided by the sensors and makes adjustments to the electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment in the manufacturing process.

Associate of Applied Science degree, this program, designed in conjunction with local industries, will provide the student with the skills and education needed to be considered for employment as a Process Technician or Chemical Operator. Process Technicians or Chemical Operators may find jobs in many industries including: oil and gas processing; plastics; pharmaceutical and energy production. Many new processing plants are under construction in our area with more facilities being announced each year. In addition to these new processing plants, a whole new plastics industry is forecast to appear locally, taking advantage of the inexpensive materials that are produced from the processing plants. Graduates of this program will be trained to work in an industry that is growing and will have a presence in the eastern Ohio region.

A Medical Coder is a vital member of a health care team who uses those detail skills to abstract patient information and combines it with cutting-edge knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement procedures to provide optimal physician/hospital payment.  In this program, students will: Develop an understanding of medical coding as a data collection tool. Gain in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology. Master medical coding—the instrumental force behind reimbursement for health care services. And as a graduate of this program, apply skills in proper CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding in various settings in the health care delivery system.

This a short-term certificate which offers the basic knowledge needed to perform venipunctures and skin punctures in order to obtain blood specimens for the purpose of testing and analysis from patients. Once the program is successfully completed, the graduates will be eligible to sit for a Phlebotomy Technician Certification exam. This will give the graduate preparation to work in a hospital, clinic, private laboratory, or physician office.

Lecture, lab, and clinical classes are limited in size to increase student/faculty interaction and student learning. Patient simulation, mastery of technical skills, and caring interventions occur in the nursing lab. This provides the student an opportunity to develop, practice, and implement the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for hospital and healthcare agency experiences. Clinical learning experiences are provided at local healthcare facilities.

This two-year associate degree program prepares the graduate to pass the NCLEX-RN licensing examinations and become a Registered Nurse. Apply early to this highly-selective and highly-challenging program. The program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Board of Regents.

Belmont College offers the Transitional Nursing curriculum in which a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Certified Paramedic has the opportunity to enter the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Following the Transitional Nursing semester, the student can pursue an Associate Degree in Nursing and become eligible to take NCLEX-RN.

The program’s mission is dedicated to providing learning experiences that will enable each student to deliver quality health care, to understand the values and behavior of the profession, and to develop communication and independent reasoning in preparation for employment as entry level radiographers.