Flathead Valley Community College

Certified Nursing Assistants help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.
FVCC’s Nurse’s Aide Training course allows students the opportunity to obtain a CNA certification.

Approved by the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, FVCC’s Nurse’s Aide Training course prepares students to enter the workforce as entry-level nursing assistants. Through hands-on clinical training, the intensive course teaches students the skills and applications required to address the needs of chronically-ill patients in long-term care facilities. Students also gain an understanding of basic medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology and the aging process.

Physicians value Medical Assistants’ versatility and view them as vital partners in the medical office.
Medical assistants are multi-skilled personnel who perform administrative and clinical procedures in a variety of health care settings, including physician offices, clinics and group practices.

Medical assistant is one of the fastest growing health care careers in the country, and certified medical assistants are in high demand in Northwest Montana.

FVCC’s Medical Assistant program can be completed in one year (three consecutive semesters) and includes 180 hours of clinical experience in various medical offices within the community. Graduates of the program are prepared to sit for the CMA (AAMA) Certification Examination administered by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

To meet the increasing medical needs of aging Baby Boomers, insurance companies continually update their claims processing procedures, fueling the job explosion for medical coding and billing professionals.
As vital members of a medical team, medical billing professionals acquire a diverse set of skills and knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, as well as proficiency in medical coding and billing software.

FVCC’s Medical Coding AAS degree program can be completed in two years and offers students the opportunity to participate in an optional internship. Classes cover medical coding and billing, office procedures, basic human biology, disease processes and pharmacology, technology and more.

Are you interested in medical science and enjoy working with the latest technology? Become a Medical Lab Technologist and play a vital role in the diagnosis of disease and illness.
FVCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares students to work in the growing health care industry with skills in preparing and analyzing bio samples, operating highly advanced equipment and communicating test results with physicians and other health care providers. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

Phlebotomists collect blood specimens from patients and blood donors for tests, transfusions, research purposes and donations. They are employed by hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories and blood donation centers.

FVCC’s Phlebotomy licensure training program prepares students to take the national Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination.

Through a combination of classroom instruction and clinical rotations for practical experience, FVCC phlebotomy students learn proper blood drawing techniques, safety procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, legal information involved in blood collection, and more.

Invest your time and talents in a career that makes a difference.
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) play an important role in helping people regain movement and strength after suffering a debilitating injury, illness or disease. Working closely with licensed physical therapists, PTAs utilize various rehabilitative techniques to help patients control pain and live a more satisfying life. PTAs work in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and schools.

FVCC’s Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares graduates to work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Through a combination of classroom lecture, labs and clinical experience, graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the licensure exam approved by the Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Today, health care providers are working in one of the fastest growing industries in the country.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) care for ill and injured patients in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and similar institutions. LPNs may work under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

The focus of the Practical Nursing curriculum is to provide education leading to basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological and sociological sciences of nursing procedures. This program uses standardized procedures in the observation and care of the ill, injured and infirm, in the maintenance of health, in action to safeguard life and health and in the administration of medications and treatments.

Today, health care providers are working in one of the fastest growing industries in the country.
Radiologic Technologists are skilled in creating images of the human body with the use of ionizing radiation. Student are trained in diagnostic x-ray procedures and fluoroscopy, digital radiography, surgery, trauma and pediatrics, with plenty of hands-on practical experience.

Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-ray examinations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and computed tomography (CT) scans.

Surgical technologists handle the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. They have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. They may assist surgeons by retracting of tissues, cutting sutures and operating special surgical equipment.

Surgical technologists have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and are constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

They must work with speed, accuracy, skill and concentration. They also must work well under pressure, be able to stand for long periods of time and respond effectively and efficiently to emergency situations.

Surgical technologists work alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgery team members. They handle the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. They ensure quality patient care during the procedure and are on constant vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

FVCC’s Commercial Drivers License program prepares students to take the driving exams for the Montana Class “A” CDL license and the Montana Class “B” CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.

Nearly 80 percent of the all products sold in the U.S. are transported via truck at some point, creating a constant demand for safe and qualified drivers.
FVCC offers five courses in commercial driver’s license training. Courses involve electronic simulator and real behind-the-wheel driving experience, as well as classroom lecture. Students gain knowledge about federal and state regulations, safety procedures, hazardous materials, bill of lading, trip report procedures, loading and securing, and air brake systems.

Heavy Equipment Operator C.T.S.
Certificate Certificate
In just two semesters, receive the training needed to land an entry-level position as a heavy equipment operator.
Through a combination of hands-on training and classroom lecture, this program prepares students to operate heavy equipment and drive commercial trucks weighing more than 26,000 pounds to standards set by the National Center for Construction Education Research and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

FVCC’s Heavy Equipment Operator program provideds students with instruction and “hands-on” operation experience on bulldozers, backhoes, track excavators, wheel loaders, Skidsteers, motor graders, rollers, tractors, water tankers, dump trucks and equipment transports. Students also learn to interpret construction grade stakes and become familiar with safety procedures and equipment maintenance. Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and testing are an integral part of this program.

FVCC’s Electrical Technology program offers a two-semester Certificate of Applied Science and a twoyear Associate of Applied Science degree. Through handson experience and classroom lectures, students the learn technical skills necessary to prepare them to enter the field of electrical wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites.

FVCC’s Electrical Technology program offers a two-semester Certificate of Applied Science and a twoyear Associate of Applied Science degree. Through handson experience and classroom lectures, students the learn technical skills necessary to prepare them to enter the field of electrical wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites.

The world relies on certified HVAC professionals to install and maintain the heating and cooling systems that are essential to our health and modern lifestyles.
This program is designed for working apprentices who would like to become certified HVAC professionals. All classes are taught face-to-face and to the standards of performance required for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification.

Designed with input from the Montana State Apprenticeship Board, FVCC’s HVAC Certificate program consists of conveniently scheduled evening classes to allow working apprentices to benefit from face-to-face instruction while preparing for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification exam. The program can be completed in five semesters and fulfills the apprenticeship’s academic component.

Designed to provide students experience in welding
and fabrication technology as it pertains to assembly,
manufacturing, energy, robotics and structural
construction.
This program provides training in common cutting
and welding processes; CNC plasma cutting; AWS
welding standards; OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW
and FCAW processes; structural, pipe and plate
welding; blueprint reading; and communications and
math competencies.

Designed to provide students experience in welding
and fabrication technology as it pertains to assembly,
manufacturing, energy, robotics and structural
construction.
This program provides training in common cutting
and welding processes; CNC plasma cutting; AWS
welding standards; OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW
and FCAW processes; structural, pipe and plate
welding; blueprint reading; and communications and
math competencies.

Designed to provide students experience in welding
and fabrication technology as it pertains to assembly,
manufacturing, energy, robotics and structural
construction.
This program provides training in common cutting
and welding processes; CNC plasma cutting; AWS
welding standards; OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW
and FCAW processes; structural, pipe and plate
welding; blueprint reading; and communications and
math competencies.

Designed to provide students experience in welding
and inspection technology as it pertains to assembly,
manufacturing, energy, structural construction
and nondestructive testing. In addition to the
competencies covered in the Welding and Fabrication
Technology program, this program provides training in
nondestructive testing and inspection testing.

The Welding Technology Certificate of Technical Studies is designed to provide students the minimum welding skills needed to be employable, including at least two AWS certifications. Upon successful completion of the program, students will:

Describe and demonstrate safe use of each type of welding equipment;
Select and demonstrate various joining processes;
Demonstrate proper setup, adjustment, and use of typical cutting and welding equipment;
Demonstrate proficiency in OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, AND FCAW processes;
Visually inspect and document proper applications of welding processes; and
Demonstrate techniques and devices for minimizing part distortion during welding.

A career in criminal justice offers diverse opportunities to utilize your skills and strengths for the greater good. Whether advocating for victims of crime, keeping schools safe from violence or overseeing the progress of a parolee or probationer, criminal justice professionals are committed to improving the quality of life in their communities.

A career in criminal justice offers diverse opportunities to utilize your skills and strengths for the greater good. Whether advocating for victims of crime, keeping schools safe from violence or overseeing the progress of a parolee or probationer, criminal justice professionals are committed to improving the quality of life in their communities.

From birth to age five, a child’s brain architecture is being built at a rapid rate. We now know that 90% of brain development occurs before age 5. This foundation lays the social, emotional, behavioral and cognitive skills for children’s future success. Skilled early childhood educators are critical to support young children’s healthy development and get them on track for a successful life.

Early childhood educators work with young children (birth to age 8) and apply theoretical and practical knowledge to maximize children’s developmental and learning potential. Graduates of FVCC’s Early Childhood Education AAS program are eligible to transfer with junior status into the University of Montana Western’s Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science program.

No day is ever the same for an EMT.
EMTs are trained to provide first-aid in any emergency setting and safely transport
patients to medical care facilities. Through a combination of classroom work, labs and
practical experiences, FVCC’s Emergency Medical
Technician licensure training program prepares
students to take the National Registry of Emergency
Medical Technicians exam.

Take the next step in your medical training and become a paramedic.
Paramedics are front-line advanced providers of emergency medical care. They are trained to respond to a variety of medical emergencies in all types of settings and safely transport patients to care facilities.

FVCC’s Paramedicine A.A.S. program builds upon EMT licensure training and provides students with advanced emergency medical care knowledge and skills. Through a combination of classroom lecture, lab exercises and field experience, graduates of this program are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examinations for paramedicine.

The Culinary Arts program provides students with entry-level skills in the culinary arts industry. Students receive instruction in cooking and baking, as well as theoretical knowledge that supports competency in the field. Additional training involves table service, menu planning, cost control analysis, storeroom management and restaurant stewarding.

At The Culinary Institute of Montana, students have the advantage of working in a new, cutting-edge instructional kitchen. The 3,224-square-foot facility houses modern, innovative supplies and pieces of equipment including a Cryovac® machine used for vacuum packing full meals which can be cooked via sous-vide, an Alto-Shamm for slow cooking meats to retain flavor and moisture, a pizza oven, proof box, blast freezer, a mixer for each student’s use and liquid nitrogen for freezing ice cream. Our small class sizes allow plenty of space and time for students to work with this advanced equipment, giving them an edge in the industry.

This program is designed to give students the technical
and interpersonal skills to prepare them for placement
into electronics technician positions.
• Teaches fundamentals ranging from introductory
electrical skills to advanced-level electronics
technician skills.
• Includes theoretical instruction and hands-on labs
with electrical circuits, advanced electronics including
controllers and the machine/system interface.
• Emphasizes mathematical skills for design and analysis
at all levels of circuitry and system controls.
• Covers programmable Logic Controls, electric meters
and motors, applied physics, digital and solid state
electronics.

This program is designed to give students the technical
and interpersonal skills to prepare them for placement
into electronics technician positions.
• Teaches fundamentals ranging from introductory
electrical skills to advanced-level electronics
technician skills.
• Includes theoretical instruction and hands-on labs
with electrical circuits, advanced electronics including
controllers and the machine/system interface.
• Emphasizes mathematical skills for design and analysis
at all levels of circuitry and system controls.
• Covers programmable Logic Controls, electric meters
and motors, applied physics, digital and solid state
electronics.

This program is designed to give students the technical
and interpersonal skills to prepare them for placement
into electronics technician positions.
• Teaches fundamentals ranging from introductory
electrical skills to advanced-level electronics
technician skills.
• Includes theoretical instruction and hands-on labs
with electrical circuits, advanced electronics including
controllers and the machine/system interface.
• Emphasizes mathematical skills for design and analysis
at all levels of circuitry and system controls.
• Covers programmable Logic Controls, electric meters
and motors, applied physics, digital and solid state
electronics.

This program provides instruction in the theory and operation of mills and lathes, both manual and CNC, other tools related to the machinist trade and associated programming. • Teaches theory, operation and programming of manual and CNC mills and lathes. • Covers problem-solving, precision measurement, quality control and machining operations skills. • Introduces students to machining materials and Solidworks and MASTERCAM CAD/CAM software. • Tiers I and II of this program teach the skills necessary to pursue an entry-level career as an industrial machine operator. Tiers III and IV build upon the operator’s skill set to develop advanced production skills in mill, lathe, CNC, mill-turn systems and fabrication.

This program provides instruction in the theory and operation of mills and lathes, both manual and CNC, other tools related to the machinist trade and associated programming. • Teaches theory, operation and programming of manual and CNC mills and lathes. • Covers problem-solving, precision measurement, quality control and machining operations skills. • Introduces students to machining materials and Solidworks and MASTERCAM CAD/CAM software. • Tiers I and II of this program teach the skills necessary to pursue an entry-level career as an industrial machine operator. Tiers III and IV build upon the operator’s skill set to develop advanced production skills in mill, lathe, CNC, mill-turn systems and fabrication.

This program provides instruction in the theory and operation of mills and lathes, both manual and CNC, other tools related to the machinist trade and associated programming. • Teaches theory, operation and programming of manual and CNC mills and lathes. • Covers problem-solving, precision measurement, quality control and machining operations skills. • Introduces students to machining materials and Solidworks and MASTERCAM CAD/CAM software. • Tiers I and II of this program teach the skills necessary to pursue an entry-level career as an industrial machine operator. Tiers III and IV build upon the operator’s skill set to develop advanced production skills in mill, lathe, CNC, mill-turn systems and fabrication.

This program prepares students for repair and construction support positions in manufacturing and other industries that rely upon mechanical processes as part of their daily operations. • Industrial mechanics employ a wide range of skills including welding, machining, hydraulics, electronics and electrical knowledge to maintain mechanical systems.

This program prepares students for repair and construction support positions in manufacturing and other industries that rely upon mechanical processes as part of their daily operations. • Industrial mechanics employ a wide range of skills including welding, machining, hydraulics, electronics and electrical knowledge to maintain mechanical systems.

This program prepares students for repair and construction support positions in manufacturing and other industries that rely upon mechanical processes as part of their daily operations. • Industrial mechanics employ a wide range of skills including welding, machining, hydraulics, electronics and electrical knowledge to maintain mechanical systems.

If you are an artistic and tech-savvy individual, consider a career in graphic design.
FVCC’s Graphic Design program teaches the fundamentals of process, output production and presentation using industry-standard software and other tools. Photography, design, drawing, video editing and web development are core competencies of the program.

FVCC’s Graphic Design program offers a two-semester Certificate of Applied Science and a four-semester Associate of Applied Science degree. Students develop core skills in design process, drawing, photography, video editing and web development while assembling an extensive portfolio of digital and printed work.

If you are an artistic and tech-savvy individual, consider a career in graphic design.
FVCC’s Graphic Design program teaches the fundamentals of process, output production and presentation using industry-standard software and other tools. Photography, design, drawing, video editing and web development are core competencies of the program.

FVCC’s Graphic Design program offers a two-semester Certificate of Applied Science and a four-semester Associate of Applied Science degree. Students develop core skills in design process, drawing, photography, video editing and web development while assembling an extensive portfolio of digital and printed work.

The Information Technology and Security program deals with the application of computers, networks and security to business problems. The program provides in-depth study of the use of computer applications, systems design and analysis, and the application of the computer as a functional tool within an organization and techniques and tools that can be used to keep these assets safe. Upon completion of this program, students will

Configure, use, apply security and troubleshoot desktop and network operating systems;
Understand and apply network theory and security principles;
Use computer and network hardware and apply troubleshooting techniques;
Explain and use virtualization and cloud services; and
Display the professionalism necessary for working successfully in information technology.

The Information Technology and Security program deals with the application of computers, networks and security to business problems. The program provides in-depth study of the use of computer applications, systems design and analysis, and the application of the computer as a functional tool within an organization and techniques and tools that can be used to keep these assets safe. Upon completion of this program, students will

Configure, use, apply security and troubleshoot desktop and network operating systems;
Understand and apply network theory and security principles;
Use computer and network hardware and apply troubleshooting techniques;
Explain and use virtualization and cloud services; and
Display the professionalism necessary for working successfully in information technology.

The Information Technology and Security program deals with the application of computers, networks and security to business problems. The program provides in-depth study of the use of computer applications, systems design and analysis, and the application of the computer as a functional tool within an organization and techniques and tools that can be used to keep these assets safe. Upon completion of this program, students will

Configure, use, apply security and troubleshoot desktop and network operating systems;
Understand and apply network theory and security principles;
Use computer and network hardware and apply troubleshooting techniques;
Explain and use virtualization and cloud services; and
Display the professionalism necessary for working successfully in information technology.

Learn how to write code and develop games and applications for a living.
FVCC’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Programming and Game Development prepares students to work in the growing software, mobile apps and gaming industry with skills in structured and object-oriented programming, scripting languages and hands-on experience using specialized software and hardware tools.

Utilize your technological and creative skills in one of the fastest growing professions in the world.
The Web Technology program is ideal for people interested in website production and management. Students in the Web Technology program will learn the creative and technical skills necessary to design and develop professional websites.

FVCC’s Web Technology program prepares students to create quality websites, interactive web documents, databases and applications. Hands-on classes, team projects and internship opportunities provide students with valuable experience prior to graduation.