Coahoma Community College

Automotive Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE certification (Engine Repair, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Brakes, Steering, and Suspension Systems, Manual Drive Trains and Axles, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, and Heating and Air Conditioning).

Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry level into the Collision Repair and Refinishing trade. Upon completion of this program, the students should be prepared for beginning positions as body, frame, and refinish technicians. Students will be provided theory and practical repair and refinish work beginning with basic applications and progressing on to heavy collision repairs requiring major body and frame alignment and panel replacement. The instruction includes all phases necessary to teach collision repair including glass replacement, welding, and replacement of hardware and trim items, cosmetics and structural repairs.

The Welding and Cutting Curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Plasma Are Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxy fuel Cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Electives are available in advanced levels of Welding and Cutting.

This is a one semester (16 week) certificate program designed to prepare students for employment as an Emergency Medical Technologist in a medical transport facility or agency.

The EMT-Refresher is designed to meet the needs of EMT in all settings and all skill levels required for re-certification. Upon completion, the participant will be issued a Certificate of Completion.

A paramedic is trained to administer out-of-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured. Paramedics “bring the emergency room to the patient” by providing advanced life support skills to stabilize patients both on the scene and en route to a hospital.

Paramedics represent the highest level of training in pre-hospital care and they are an important part of the chain of survival in emergency medical intervention. Although the training is rigorous those who succeed will experience exciting challenges and achieve a high degree of personal satisfaction.

Upon successful completion of the paramedic program, the graduate is eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam for paramedic and upon submission of an application to the State of Mississippi, is then eligible for employment with an ambulance service.

The Paramedic-Refresher is designed to meet the needs of the Paramedic in all settings and skill levels required for re-certification. Upon completion, the participant will be issued of Certificate of Completion.

The Culinary Arts Technology concentration provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical, American, and international cuisine, as well as the art of baking and pastries. Special emphasis is placed on culinary tools, equipment, techniques, and specialty ingredients. The heart of the Culinary Arts Technology program is hands-on lab instruction by a chef instructor in a commercial kitchen. All students must wear appropriate chef's uniforms for all lab classes. in addition, students completing this program will be eligible to obtain ServSafe Sanitation certification from the National Restaurant Association.

This is a 10 week program is designed to train the student in the performing and evaluation of EKGs.

Practical Nursing is a twelve-month certificate program. The Practical Nursing program prepares students to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. This program prepares the graduate for successful completion of the NCLEX-PN® and practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

This is a 1 semester certificate program designed to train entry-level students for drawing blood in hospitals and doctors' offices.