Hawkeye Community College

The new Auto Collision Technologies program prepares students with the training and knowledge for an entry-level position in the auto collision industry. During the first year of the program students are provided with hands-on training in collision repair. Those who continue to the second year of the program will also gain skills in vehicle repair and maintenance.

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Virtual Paint System: Learn a variety of paint techniques, how to reduce costs and paint waste, and improve your efficiency on this state-of-the-art system.

Collision Lab and Paint Booths: Use the tools and equipment of the industry to work on a variety of different vehicle makes and models and learn to adapt to the industry's changing technology. Gain real-world experience working on customer vehicles.

The Automotive Technology program prepares you for an entry-level career in automotive and vehicle repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will gain hands-on skills in:

Automotive electronics
Testing and diagnosing
Engine drivability diagnosis and performance
Automatic transmissions
Gas engines
Suspension
Alignment
Brakes

The Diesel Truck Technology program prepares you to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines a variety of transportation and construction vehicles and equipment. You will learn the knowledge and skills needed to work with:

Gas engines
Diesel engines
Hydraulics
Diesel fuel systems
Electronic systems and components
Power trains
Computer diagnostics
Engine emissions

Hawkeye offers four levels of carpentry apprenticeship curriculum approved by the Department of Labor for individuals who are sponsored by an employer or local business. The apprenticeship classes fulfill the 144 classroom training hours required by an approved apprenticeship program.

The Sustainable Construction and Design program prepares you to design and construct sustainable and highly energy-efficient residences. Learn how to construct new homes that are durable; provide a healthy environment; and use very little energy for heating, cooling, and lighting. Utilizing a “whole systems approach”, you will understand the integral relationship between materials, building techniques, mechanical systems, and subcontractors in the production of energy-efficient and sustainable homes. Learn how to use green and renewable materials, properly install of all components and subsystems, and the reduce construction site waste.

The Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program prepares you for an entry-level career working as a technician under the direction of civil engineers, surveyors, contractors, and architects. If you’d like a job building bridges, highways, or facilities, this degree is for you. You’ll learn how to use the latest technology in the areas of planning, designing, construction, and maintenance, while positioning yourself to earn a great salary. You’ll learn to:

Read building and highway blueprints
Operate survey equipment and process data
Sample and test materials
Prepare construction plans
Prepare quantity estimates
Inspect civil infrastructure projects
Use computer-aided drafting and design (CADD)

The Heating and Air Conditioning program prepares you for an entry-level career installing, maintaining, and repairing residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. You will become proficient in the theory and processes of electric, boiler, solar, and fossil fuel heat systems, as well as air cooling and refrigeration equipment. Also gain knowledge and skills in:

Electricity and electronic controls
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
Air quality, moisture, and temperature control
Sheet metal fabrication and installation

The Sustainable Construction and Design program prepares you to design and construct sustainable and highly energy-efficient residences. Learn how to construct new homes that are durable; provide a healthy environment; and use very little energy for heating, cooling, and lighting. Utilizing a “whole systems approach”, you will understand the integral relationship between materials, building techniques, mechanical systems, and subcontractors in the production of energy-efficient and sustainable homes. Learn how to use green and renewable materials, properly install of all components and subsystems, and the reduce construction site waste.

The program follows the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) training, assessment, certification, and career development standards for residential construction professionals. Program concepts align with the U.S. Green Building Council's initiatives.

The Welding Technology/Welder program prepares you for a variety of welding careers. Coursework is aligned with the American Welding Society's SENSE standards. You will learn various welding techniques, including:

Gas metal arc welding
Thermal cutting
Shielded metal arc welding
Flux cored arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
You will also gain the knowledge and skills in:

Blueprint reading
Metal types and the welding applications to use with them
Metal cutting and fabrication
Welding positions
Pipe welding
Weld inspection and testing
Robotic welding

The CNC Machining and Tool-Making Technology program prepares you for a variety of CNC careers.

During your first year, you will gain basic machining knowledge and skills using manual and CNC machines, computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided machining (CAM) programming, lathes, mills, and electrical-discharge machines (EDMs). After completing your first year, you can earn a diploma in CNC Machining Technology, a certificate as a CNC Machine Operator, or a certificate as a CNC Machine Set-Up Specialist.

During your second year, gain hands-on experience in tool-making, die building, mold making, jig and fixture building, tool room machining, and basic design skills. You are also introduced to manual and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection. You will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Electronics Engineering Technology program prepares you with the knowledge and skills needed to work with electronics engineers to design, develop, and manufacture industrial and consumer electronic equipment. You will learn how to operate, program, test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as industrial control systems, navigational equipment, two-way radios, wireless technologies, radar, and computer systems. You will gain hands-on training with:

Electrical schematic reading and drafting
Electronic communications
Electronics manufacturing
Electronics maintenance
Computer and business machine repair
Electronics design and development
In-depth computer programming with hardware interfacing
Networking

The Industrial Automation Technology program provides you the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge required in the manufacturing industry to install, program, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot high-tech, computerized machinery. You will gain hands-on training with:

Programmable logic controller (PLC) computers
CNC machines
Robotics
Electronic components
Mechanical systems
Fluid power
And much more

The Dental Assisting program prepares you to assist a dentist at chair side, perform receptionist and clinical functions, and carry out selected dental laboratory work as a dental assistant. You will gain knowledge and skills in:

Dental terminology
Preventative and oral health education
Oral and dental anatomy
Digital dental radiography
Dental procedures
Computerized charting and record keeping
Dental equipment and materials
Infection control

The Dental Hygiene program prepares you to provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic disease prevention, health promotion, and oral hygiene services under the supervision of a licensed dentist. You will gain knowledge and skills in:

Medical terminology
Oral and dental anatomy
Digital dental radiography
Dental procedures
Oral disease and health
Computerized charting and record keeping
Dental equipment and materials
Infection control
Oral and dental hygiene practices
Patient education
Dental pharmacology
Pain control techniques
Public health systems

The Medical Assistant program will prepare you for an entry-level career helping patients navigate the healthcare system and assisting healthcare providers in appointments. You will learn administrative clinic duties, including:

Office management and procedures
Scheduling and billing practices
Procedural and diagnostic coding
Third-party reimbursement
You will also gain the skills necessary to care for patients and assist healthcare providers, including:

Taking vital signs
Collecting and preparing lab specimens and performing diagnostic tests
Administering medication and injections
Collecting and recording data
Educating patients

The Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares you with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform general tests in all laboratory areas, including blood banking, hematology, immunology, and microbiology. Working under the supervision of a medical technologist or pathologist, you will learn to test and analyze samples for clues to the absence, presence, extent, and causes of infections and diseases. You will also learn:

Clinical laboratory techniques
Lab equipment maintenance
Sample collection and storage procedures
Results reporting and record keeping

The Medical Office Specialist program prepares you for an entry-level career in a medical office. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to coordinate and facilitate a medical office, including:

Medical terminology
Creating, proofreading, and delivering professional documents
Typing with speed and accuracy
Managing and organizing medical files and data
Ethical business practices

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares you with the entry-level skills and knowledge to provide patients with treatments that improve their ability to achieve independence in everyday activities and to enjoy life to its fullest.

Working under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist, you will learn to:

Provide occupational therapy interventions for patients with various impairments
Monitor their progress while following an occupational therapy plan of care
Effectively educate and communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers
Instruct patients in performance of activities of daily living
Teach patients to use adaptive equipment or modifying tasks to increase successful participation in meaningful occupations
Educate patients in health and wellness

The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares you with the entry-level skills and knowledge to provide treatments that improve patients’ mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or lessen physical disabilities.

The physical therapist assistant works under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. You will assist the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care. You will learn:

Physical therapy interventions including monitoring and adjustment based on simulated patient scenarios and real clinical educational experiences.
Data collection by way of patient treatment interventions and objective assessment techniques.
How to instruct patients in exercise and therapeutic modalities to improve pain and functional mobility.
How to effectively educate and communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
Value life-long professional development through learning opportunities and skill and knowledge advancement.

The Respiratory Care program prepares you to recognize and treat respiratory disorders in patients of all ages. You will be trained to work with newborn babies having a rough start at life, children with asthma and trauma, and adults with heart and lung complications. You will gain the knowledge and skills to perform:

Patient assessments
Breathing treatments
Lung clearance techniques
Airway care
Breathing tube insertion
Blood draws
Ventilator management
Medical record documentation
Sleep studies
Electrocardiograms
Pulmonary function tests

The Veterinary Assisting program, an option of the Animal Science program, provides you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required for an entry-level career as a veterinary assistant.

You will learn to assist veterinarians in the care of cats, dogs, cattle, pigs, and sheep, and gain hands-on skills and knowledge in:

Front desk operations
Data entry, inventory, and record keeping
Basic lab analysis
Proper restraint of animals during exams and minor procedures
Medical terminology
Pharmacology
Cleaning and sanitation of cages, kennels, exam rooms, and offices

The Early Childhood Education program prepares you for a rewarding career nurturing the growth and development of young children in a variety of settings. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work with infants through preschool-aged children, including:

Classroom management
Critical thinking and problem solving
Child growth and development
Curriculum planning and assessment
Effective communication with children, families, and other educators
Home, school, and community relationships
Health, safety, and nutrition
Infant and toddler care
Positive emotional and behavioral guidance techniques
Program administration
State regulations

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program prepares you for entry-level emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic positions. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies and patients with acute traumatic and medical conditions in a pre-hospital setting. You'll be prepared to provide optimal response and care to victims of any emergency, disaster, or mass casualty event. Skills include but are not limited to:

Patient assessment and stabilization
Medication administration
Airway management and ventilation
Patient records and documentation
Wound care

The Police Science program prepares you for a career in city or county law enforcement. You will acquire knowledge of the criminal justice system's operations and purpose, be prepared to meet hiring standards required in Iowa, and develop problem-solving skills. You will gain hands-on, practical training in:

Police operations
Crime scene, accident, and general investigations
Critical incident management
Report writing and testifying
Physical fitness conditioning
Safe and legal use of force in defensive tactics

The Graphic Design program prepares you for a graphic design career in print, web, and interactive media design. You will learn to effectively communicate a clear message to an audience using visual elements and design.

Learn all aspects of the design process, including:

Principles and elements of graphics and design
Project management
Print design and layout
Web design and layout
Website construction and hosting

The Hospitality Management program prepares you for supervisor and manager positions in hotels, resorts, restaurants, institutions, and clubs. You will learn to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills to manage food and lodging operations, including:

Hospitality principles
Restaurant and hotel management
Food and bar operations
Food safety and prep skills
Human resources
Nutrition
Marketing
Point-of-sales systems
Budgeting and finances
Event planning
Pool safety and maintenance

The Information Systems Management program prepares you to implement and manage the information technology systems that support a business's key objectives, goals, and business practices. You will gain the knowledge and skills in:

Computer hardware and software
Operating systems
Network structure and equipment
Accounting
Human relations
Management
Project management

The Network Administration and Engineering program prepares you to design, layout, setup, and maintain information technology networks and equipment. You will gain knowledge and skills in:

Computer hardware
Operating systems
Server configuration and administration
Network management
Database and mail servers
Project management
Routers and switches
Wireless networks
Virtual machines
VPN solutions
Network security

The Web Programming and Development program prepares you with the knowledge and skills to plan, create, program, test, troubleshoot, and maintain dynamic web applications. You will learn multiple programming languages, including HTML5, CSS3, PHP, ASP.NET C#, SQL, and JavaScript. You will also gain skills in:

Programming logic
Database design and management
Website standards
Responsive, mobile, and desktop website layouts
Web application building
Programming algorithms