Indian Hills Community College

Emergency Medical Technician program prepares the student to be an EMT. This two-term program is comprised of classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences that provide the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills to function in a pre-hospital or hospital emergency situation. Students successfully completing the program will receive an Emergency Medical Technician certificate and be prepared to take the NREMT certification exam.

The Emergency Medical Responder program prepares the student to be an EMR. This one-term program is comprised of classroom and laboratory experiences that provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills to function in an emergency situation. Students will learn to perform basic interventions with minimal equipment while awaiting EMS response and to assist higher-level personnel. Students successfully completing the program will receive an Emergency Medical Responder certificate and be prepared to take the NREMT certification exam.

The Emergency Medical Technician program prepares the student to be an EMT. This two-term program is comprised of classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences that provide the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills to function in a pre-hospital or hospital emergency situation. Students successfully completing the program will receive an Emergency Medical Technician certificate and be prepared to take the NREMT certification exam. Graduates are also eligible for advanced standing status in the Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree program.

This 24-month (eight-term) program prepares the student to take the National Registry-certified Paramedic exam. Paramedics provide medical care in pre-hospital or emergency settings operating through orders or protocols from a medical control physician. Skills include cardiac monitor interpretation, IV initiation, drug administration, advanced airway maneuvers and trauma care. Students will complete hospital clinical time and ambulance ride time in area facilities. Students meeting all program and graduation requirements receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and will be eligible to take the National Registry certification testing.

Students with current EMS certification qualify for advanced standing in the program. This program may be entered in the Fall or Spring terms.

At Indian Hills we know that excellent care and education = quality programs for children! Early CommissionChildhood Teachers open children’s eyes to the wonders of the world around them! They provide care for children not yet old enough for kindergarten, and introduce them to ideas and routines that will prepare them for an easy transition to elementary school. So it goes without saying that they also play an extremely critical role in the development of children’s social, emotional, and educational needs; and will essentially set the stage for their future academic success! At Indian Hills our talented instructors will teach you to focus on the important topics in early childhood, such as: development, learning, assessment, family engagement, and instructional strategy, to make you an A+ teacher and influencer in these youngster’s lives! Whether you are looking for a short term program or ready to jump-start your career, we have a path for you! So, are you up for the challenge? With creativity, patience, knowledge, and skill, we will help you stack the building blocks for future growth and learning. Be a part of something Life. Changing. today!

When you get your criminal justice degree, it’s not just Life. Changing. for you. You can make a Life. Changing. difference for everyone around you, too!

So how will you make your mark? Will you advocate for victims? Counsel youth in correctional facilities? Serve as a fish and game warden? Piece together crimes as a detective or investigator? Patrol your community’s roads and highways as an officer? Analyze top secret intelligence for the CIA?

Wherever you choose to make your mark, Indian Hills will help you get there. First we immerse you in the basics and ethics of criminal justice and coach you into becoming a phenomenal communicator. From there, it’s time to dive into the procedures, investigations, psychology, technology and laws you’ll use every day.

The Indian Hills Community College Automotive Technology program is a NATEF Master Certified Full-Service Program! You won’t miss anything here! We are proud to be at the cutting edge of the industry and with our 21-month program you will have the time to not only learn the basics, but all new technologies as well! Our program is extremely unique because we offer one of the ONLY live labs in the state of Iowa, meaning you will be fixing real, broken and/or damaged cars and trucks! The dealer and independent shop owners, which guide our program curriculum, make our graduates the preferred technician in the hiring process.

Join the Avionics Electronic Technician Program today and take off in mastering the vast range of skills needed to work with aircraft electronics! The Avionics Electronic Technician Program at Indian Hills Community College is a FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved 3 term (9 month) diploma program that will help develop in-depth knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, down to the component level! You will build skills by troubleshooting, removing, and repairing faulty components as well as practicing Federal Aviation Administration-approved wiring techniques. Successful completion of this program will allow you to take the Federal Communications Commission’s GROL (General Radio Operators License) exam elements 1, 3, and 8 which will enable you to legally repair aircraft avionics equipment.

Aviation Maintenance at Indian Hills Community College is a FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved program, which means students graduating from the program not only earn a degree from Indian Hills, but also a Federal Airframe and Powerplant License! This license will allow you to work on all types of aircraft, ANYWHERE in the United States! The program is located at the North Campus, just minutes from the Ottumwa Industrial Airport. The Aviation Maintenance program provides you with the skills to obtain a fun, exciting, challenging and rewarding career that offers good pay and benefits. There are few jobs that are more exhilarating than working on an aircraft.

It takes less than 2 years to complete the Aviation Maintenance program. Students graduate with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and the average starting wage is $20.00 per hour!

If you’re looking for a job that will take you places, maybe it’s time to take it to the road! By taking the Indian Hills Commercial Driving Program, in just six short weeks you could be making $50,000 or more. One of every 19 people in America is employed by the trucking industry, so what are YOU waiting for? Let’s take a ride!

Each year, Indian Hills offers eight standard six–week courses and two nine–week weekend courses, both for 10 college credits. The standard courses meet for six weeks, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The weekend courses meet for nine weekends, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Do you want to work in healthcare and like being part of a team? Then a medical laboratory is the place for you! Clinical Lab Assistants are an integral part of the health care team. They assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by drawing blood and returning it to the lab to be tested in a timely manner. Come be a part of our team in the Indian Hills Clinical Lab Science Programs. Apply today

Do you want to work in healthcare and like being part of a team? Then a medical laboratory is the place for you! Medical Lab Technicians are an integral part of the health care team. We assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by performing tests on tissue, blood, and other bodily fluids. Come be a part of our team, in the Indian Hills Clinical Lab Science Programs.

After graduation you will be eligible to take the ASCP Board of Certification’s national professional certification examination, and will be able to work in a variety of clinical settings that include hospital laboratories, physicians' offices, and clinics. In this day of critical staff shortages, there is an extremely urgent need for talented graduates. Let’s make you one of them. Apply today!

As a dental assistant, you will be in a fast-paced atmosphere where you will work chairside with the dentist and even be qualified to perform some dental procedures yourself, such as taking impressions or fabrication of mouth-guards! If you want a career in the health professions where you can work with your hands, this is the place for you!

Choose a career in Dental Assisting where helping others achieve optimal oral health can be Life.Changing!

Are you always looking at peoples’ smiles? Take that interest to the next level by keeping smiles healthy and bright with our dental hygiene program at Indian Hills. As a dental hygienist, you will become a licensed healthcare professional who focuses on preventing and treating dental diseases to improve your patients’ oral health! Some tasks you can expect to be performing from day to day as a dental hygienist could be: taking x-rays of patient’s teeth, removing plaque, applying fluoride, and teaching patients the best techniques to keep their teeth clean and healthy! Take your career to the next level by keeping smiles healthy and bright with our dental hygiene program at Indian Hills.

Graduates of the IHCC Dental Hygiene program will be eligible to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene (NBDHE) and clinical board exam CRDTS.

The Health Unit Coordinator program is a six-month (two-term) program that begins in the Fall and Spring terms of each year. This program is offered online. This program prepares the graduate to be employed in a Medical/Surgical unit of a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, insurance company, clinic or a health maintenance organization. The health unit coordinator (unit clerk/secretary) works closely with health professionals providing communication support to nursing service and ancillary departments in the collection and dissemination of patient data. Students successfully completing program and graduation requirements will receive a diploma. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Certification Examination of the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. (NAHUC). Upon successful completion of the Examination, the graduate becomes a Certified Health Unit Coordinator (HUC).

This 12-month (four-term) online program prepares the student for a position as a medical insurance coding technician at a medical office, hospital or medical facility. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, students graduate with a diploma in Medical/Insurance Coding. Graduates may wish to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by passing the certification examination administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

The Medical Assistant Program prepares students for employment in a private physician’s office, clinic, hospital, and health related agencies. This program is one year in length and is conducted over a period of 12 months. Educational development of each student is directed toward the application of accurate knowledge in practical situations, making judgments, applying reason, thinking independently and engaging in problem solving. The program normally begins in the fall and continues through the summer months when students gain supervised clinical experience in a physician’s office. Upon completion of the Medical Assistant Program, graduates are eligible to write the national certification examination for Certified Medical Assistants administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants.

If you are searching for a career that is meaningful, health related, and provides a range of study opportunities with diverse work settings to choose from, occupational therapy might be a perfect fit for you. Occupational therapy is an exciting and growing profession that enables people to develop or retain independence when disability, illness, or other barriers create difficulty in living life to the fullest. Occupational therapy is set apart from other professions in health care because of its holistic nature. OT values the whole person and enables people of all ages and abilities to engage in the activities - the occupations - that are meaningful to their lives.

After program completion, you will be eligible to take the national certification examination for occupational therapy assistants administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Do you want to work in healthcare and like being part of a team? Then a medical laboratory is the place for you! Phlebotomy Technicians are an integral part of the health care team. They assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by drawing blood and returning it to the lab to be tested in a timely manner. Come be a part of our team in the Indian Hills Clinical Lab Science Programs.

After completing the program, you will be eligible to sit for the nationally-accredited ASCP Phlebotomy Technician Certification exam.

Like helping others? Don't want to sit at a desk all day? We didn’t think so! The Physical Therapist Assistant Program gives you the skills to work in a variety of settings, with all types of patients. Physical Therapist Assistants work under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, sometimes helping patients through exercises, educating them about their condition, collecting data on their progress, and performing treatments and/or modalities such as massage, heat, light, ultrasounds, water, and electrical stimulation. Helping a patient down the path to becoming physically independent and free of pain through physical therapy is truly Life.Changing! Start your program and learn how you can become Life.Changing. for someone today!

The full-time Practical Nursing program is a 12-month (four-term) program that begins in the Summer term on both the Ottumwa and Centerville Campuses and in the Winter term on the Ottumwa Campus. Courses and clinical experiences will be offered in a Monday through Thursday format. This program is designed to prepare the student to function as a practical nurse in a variety of health care settings. Practical nurses are responsible for providing nursing care to stable patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Classes are scheduled on two days each week at the Ottumwa or Centerville Campus. Required clinical experiences are offered two days each week at area hospitals and long term care facilities.

Would you like the opportunity to see inside of the human body and provide diagnostic x-rays to help sick and injured patients? Then the Indian Hills Radiologic Technology program is just what you need! While in the Radiologic Technology Program you will learn how to perform x-ray exams and CT scans by utilizing advanced medical imaging equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing their patients. More than half of this program will be in hospitals or clinical Radiology Departments, so you’re in for a truly hands-on experience at Indian Hills! Want to go even further? Transfer your credits to a four-year college after graduation and specialize in a specific area such as Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, CT, MRI, PET or Mammography!

Respiratory Care is a specialty field in the health occupation career field. Simply stated, "It deals with everything to do with the heart and lungs from babies through adulthood." This field is growing rapidly and has a great demand for graduates with an associate degree in respiratory care. Respiratory care ranks among the Top 20 fastest growing occupations for the 21st century.

This two-year program includes clinical studies. These clinical studies consist of hands-on training that will take place in rotating hospitals within a 75-mile radius. Graduates of this program will be able to initiate, conduct, or modify respiratory care techniques in emergency and non-emergency settings.

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Looking for a career where your passion and drive are celebrated and rewarded? The Computer Software Development program uses active engagement learning projects that enable you to help everyday people achieve extraordinary things. The industry–experienced instructors at Indian Hills Community College provide hands–on training in subjects including computer languages, web design, mobile application development, database design, business systems, and interpersonal skills. Your Life.Changing opportunity is waiting. Join us today!

Do you enjoy technology and working with computers? Ever wanted to understand how all this technology in our daily lives communicates and how to secure it? Then why not pursue a professional career with endless opportunities? Make a Life.Changing. decision to study networks, computers, servers, routers and much, much more in our Cybersecurity and Systems Administration program at Indian Hills Community College. With several computer labs set up with state-of-the-art equipment, you will receive hands-on training that focuses on maintaining computer systems and networks used in business and industry today!

Ready to take your education to the next level? Check out the Construction Technology Program Details below to see how our program at Indian Hills Community College will help you get a Life.Changing. Career as an Owner Operator, Self Employed Contractor, Apprentice Carpenter, or Project Manager!

When you join the Construction Trades program you will learn safety, blueprint reading, framing, drywall, plumbing, interior/exterior trim, and all of these skills mostly through “hands-on” work! You may choose to further your education by enrolling in our A.A.S. Construction Technology or Construction Management Programs or simply join the workforce right away with the building blocks and experience needed to be a Life.Changing construction worker!

When you join the Construction Trades program you will learn safety, blueprint reading, framing, drywall, plumbing, interior/exterior trim, and all of these skills mostly through “hands-on” work! You may choose to further your education by enrolling in our A.A.S. Construction Technology or Construction Management Programs or simply join the workforce right away with the building blocks and experience needed to be a Life.Changing construction worker!

Are you looking for a career where “YOU” really make a difference in a person’s life? The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning Industry is for you. This field is rapidly growing every day and is located in mission critical places all across the nation, and around the world!

What you will learn:
Safety
Ductwork analysis and installation
The refrigeration cycle
Electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting skills
Forced-air, hydronic heating and heat pumps, both air-to-air and ground source
Obtain refrigerant handling certification

Indian Hills Welding Technology students take on fabrication welding, maintenance welding, fitting, decorative metalwork, and more after graduation. Opportunity is in the air. Strike when it’s hot and build a Life. Changing. career!

What you will learn:
Production welding
Structural welding
Robotic welding
Quality assurance
Blueprint reading

Savor your education as you explore every aspect of cooking and baking at Indian Hills. Plunge elbow deep into fine dining techniques and cooking labs, but don’t forget, taste testing is crucial to a perfect dish. When the seasonings have settled and your final masterpiece has been devoured, you’ll be ready to take on the fine dining restaurant, hotel, club, resort or bakery of your choice.

State-of-the-art kitchen facilities
Award-winning Instructors
American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certificate Preparation
Accredited by the ACF
So go ahead, get some flour on your nose and breathe in the heavy scent of your education as it simmers on the stove. It’s going to be Life.Changing!

Step behind the desk and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect experience for every guest. Peer into the “Staff Only” realm. And get ready to turn your Life. Changing. education into a magical career. The tables have been set, the rooms arranged just so, the menu finalized and the wow factor delivered. It’s time to take your place in the ranks of management in your choice of hotels, restaurants, or catering services.

The Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems Technician certificate

The Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems Technician certificate

When you get your degree in electrical and renewable energy technology, it’s not just Life. Changing. for you. The growing demand for green energy sources can change the world.

Less dependence on fossil fuels. Environmentally-friendly energy. Renewable sources. It’s the way of the future! Iowa is a national leader in renewable energy development. Skills training at its best, our program will help you to become an Electrician or Electrical Technician. You will learn cutting-edge techniques in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, design and engineering of electrical energy production and utilization systems. If you want a desk job, you can have one; if you want to work outside, you can do it.

Are you a hands-on learner? Do electronics fascinate you? Does a career field that’s constantly developing interest you? We’ll help you evolve, just like your future!

As the electronic tech field grows, so do the skills needed to work in the industry. Learn those skills at Indian Hills! Get comfortable in the lab. Learn the fundamentals of electronics equipment. Design your own innovative technology. It’s only two years, but it’s definitely going to be Life. Changing!

Not sure a gig in the engineering world is for you? No worries. There are plenty of fields impacted by electronic engineering technology. Telecommunications. Broadcasting. Aeronautics. Medicine. Industrial Control. Information Processing. Networking. You name it. Electronic engineering technology has it.

Robot programming. Indian Hills is a certified Fanuc Material Handling educational institute providing graduates the opportunity for Fanuc Robotics Certification
PLC programming and interfacing (Allen Bradley and Unitronics PLCs)
The fundamentals of vision systems and their integration
How to fine-tune mechanical skills
Electrical, electronics, and mechatronics troubleshooting skills are developed in laboratory projects

The three-term (9-month) Industrial Maintenance Technician program is designed to provide knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully respond to a broad range of work requirements and duties within industrial, manufacturing, processing and building maintenance environments. Students learn skills in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and machinery. This program includes training in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, print reading and mechanical drives.

The six-term (18-month) Industrial Maintenance program, which includes the 9-month (three-term) Industrial Maintenance Technician diploma program, is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully respond to a broad range of work requirements and duties within industrial, manufacturing, processing and building maintenance environments. Students learn skills in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and machinery. This program includes training in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, print reading, mechanical drives, pumps and lubrication. In addition, students will take coursework to develop/enhance crucial skills in mathematics, critical thinking skills and basic computer skills. Specific courses may include fundamentals of fluid power, motor controls, industrial pump systems, industrial drives and programmable logic controllers. Upon graduation, students will be awarded Associate of Applied Science degrees.

Maybe you’ve always been handy? Maybe inventing and fixing things is your happy place? That’s how we feel too! Let’s make something Life. Changing.

The need for more skilled machinists keeps growing. The world needs you more than ever! And Indian Hills Community College will get you ready. Learn to read blueprints, program tooling systems on a CNC lathe or mill, master computer-aided drafting, strengthen your communication skills, and brush up on geometric tolerances.

Whether you like getting in there to fix things yourself or you prefer designing the perfect die-cut solution on your computer, we’ve got you covered. And we promise it’ll be Life. Changing.

They say the pen is mightier than the sword. We agree, mostly. Now it’s the Internet.

Take on graphic design for print and digital pieces. Learn to design websites and landing pages. Practice the fundamentals of using social media for business.

This isn’t just playing on the Internet. This is the new media, and you’re about to take it by storm! Get ready for a Life. Changing. journey with the Interactive Media Technology Program at Indian Hills.