Linn-Benton Community College

Students in this program will learn the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) of modern vehicles as outlined by the ASE Education Foundation. In cooperation Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Mercedes Benz, Subaru, Toyota, and Snap-on Corporation, students will use high quality equipment and tooling to perform vehicle services and repair tasks as outlined by the ASE Education Foundation. After one year of study students are qualified for employment as an entry level automotive technician.

Students who successfully complete all Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Practice safety precautions to protect oneself, vehicles, and the environment.
Communicate clearly with team members and customers.
Conduct oneself on the job with a high degree of professionalism.
Use service literature and tools efficiently.
Practice a systematic diagnostic and repair strategy to maintain modern automobiles and light trucks.

Students who successfully complete all Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Follow safe shop practices.
Apply fundamental industry skills and concepts to unfamiliar situations.
Demonstrate proper use and care of shop and personal tools.

Students who successfully complete all Basic Networking, Career Pathway Certificate program requirements will be able to:

Communicate and work effectively in a technical computer environment.
Solve problems with a group or team.
Take and pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

Students who successfully complete all Network and Systems Administration, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Analyze and program to solve computation problems using various program languages.
Design and utilize a database system using SQL.
Communicate and work effectively in a technical computer environment.
Solve business-related computer problems.
Obtain practical experience working in a business computer field.
Be prepared to take and pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.
Solve problems with a group or team.
Demonstrate professional skills while dealing with people with technical problems and write directions they can follow.

Students who successfully complete all Systems Administration Certificate requirements will be able to:
Communicate and work effectively in a technical computer environment.
Solve problems with a group or team.
Provide technical support for hardware, software, and networks.

Students who successfully complete all Child and Family Studies, One-Year Certificate requirements will be able to:

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Document children's learning.
Analyze children's development according to the four primary developmental domains.
Identify collaborative parent partnership strategies.

Contribute as an effective team member.

Students who successfully complete all Child and Family Studies, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Create developmentally appropriate learning environments, including cultural sensitivity.
Meet the needs of children by implementing positive guidance strategies.
Interpret child assessments, observations, and documentation to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
Function effectively as a team member in an early education setting.
Analyze collaborative parent partnership strategies.
Identify individual cultural beliefs, practices, and values that influence a person's identity development.

Students just entering the field of early childhood or those who would like to focus on credit classes related to working with families of young children can earn a Working with Families Career Pathway Certificate by completing 12 credit hours of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Child and Family Studies.

Students who would like to focus on credit classes related to being a child care center director or site director can earn a Child Care Director Career Pathway Certificate by completing 12 or 13 credit hours of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Child and Family Studies.

Students just entering the field of early childhood or those child care providers who have not taken credit classes can earn a certificate by completing 16 credit hours of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Child and Family Studies.

Students who successfully complete all Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Understand and properly apply criminal statutes.
Recognize criminal conduct.
Apply key U.S. Supreme Court cases to real-life situations.
Present as a viable candidate for law enforcement/corrections work.
Develop strategies for coping with the stressors associated with police/corrections work.
Understand the role and procedures of the criminal court system.

Students who successfully complete all Juvenile Corrections, One-year Certificate program requirements will be able to:
Understand the differences between the adult and the juvenile criminal justice systems.
Understand the social, legal, and rehabilitative strategies employed in the treatment of juvenile offenders.

Students who successfully complete all Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Understand and properly apply criminal statutes.
Recognize criminal conduct.
Apply key U.S. Supreme Court cases to real-life situations.
Present as a viable candidate for law enforcement/corrections work.
Develop strategies for coping with the stressors associated with police/corrections work.
Understand the role and procedures of the criminal court system.

Students who successfully complete all CNC Machinist Certificate requirements will be able to:
Perform basic set up and operation of CNC Vertical Machining Centers.
Perform basic set up and operation of CNC Turning Centers.
Operate Mastercam and Solidworks software.
Understand mathematics as it relates to machine shop problem solving.

Students who successfully complete all Machine Tool Technology, One-year Certificate requirements will be able to:
Set up and operate many common machine tools (including CNC equipment) at an intermediate level.
Read, write, and edit CNC machine code (G&M code).
Understand technical drawings.
Demonstrate good inspection skills.

Students who successfully complete all Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Set up and safely operate manual machine tools including the milling machine, lathe, drill press, band saw, surface grinder, and other machine shop equipment.
Demonstrate competency in various manufacturing techniques.
Set up and operate various CNC Vertical Machining Centers and CNC Turning Centers.
Read, write, and edit machine code (G&M code).
Interpret technical drawings and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles.
Understand Computer Aid Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, and Computer Numeric Control (CAD/CAM/CNC) technologies.
Use Mastercam and Solidworks software proficiently.
Apply good inspection practices and know how to use inspection tools and equipment.

The Industrial and Building Mechanic, One-year Certificate prepares students to work in a wide variety of occupations that require an understanding of energy efficiency, sustainability and maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. Occupations include: facilities operation and maintenance, RHVAC, industrial maintenance, and operations.

Students who successfully complete all Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance, One-year Certificate program requirements will be able to:
Complete a minimum of 8,000 hours of State of Oregon approved OJT.
Repair, install, and maintain a variety of industrial equipment using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with state regulations for Millwright, Pipefitter, Welder, Mobile Equipment Mechanic, Roll Turner, Machinist or Instrumentation Technician.

Students who successfully complete all Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Complete a minimum of 8,000 hours of State of Oregon approved OJT.
Repair, install, and maintain a variety of industrial equipment using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with state regulations for Millwright, Pipefitter, Welder, Mobile Equipment Mechanic, Roll Turner, Machinist, and Instrumentation Technician.

Students who successfully complete all Mechatronics /Industrial Automation Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

Troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
Locate and analyze technical documents, prints, and schematics.
Collaborate in design and rebuilding projects.
Apply mathematics and scientific principles to troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair situations.
Promote energy efficiency and industrial sustainability.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with fellow workers and customers.
Program and maintain process controls, including robotics and programmable controllers.
Cultivate a positive professional workplace.

Students who successfully complete all Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Reflect a work ethic equal to the high standards of the culinary profession.
Manage their individual career prospects.
Use technical and creative skills to accomplish culinary tasks.
Understand and utilize necessary basic and advanced culinary theory.
Communicate effectively in business and personal situations using oral and written skills as appropriate.

Students who successfully complete all Dental Assistant, One-year Certificate program requirements will be able to:
Perform basic and expanded functions chairside.
Manipulate dental materials to support chairside and lab procedures.
Demonstrate proficiency in exposing, processing and mounting dental radiographs.
Practice professional behaviors as it applies in a workplace environment.
Practice asepsis, infection, and hazard controls consistent with regulations while promoting a safe work environment.
Apply for appropriate credentials/licenses to practice dental assisting.
Exhibit professional and work ethic by employing ethical and legal standards in dentistry.

Students who successfully complete all Diagnostic Imaging, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Demonstrate competency in ARRT designated Radiological Procedures.
Operate equipment, store, handle and/or process any imaging information to industry standards.
Provide patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence.
Abide by the ethics and the professional conduct of medical professionals identified by the ASRT standards of ethics.
Position patients accurately and provide quality images.
Protect patients, self, and others by applying the principles of radiation physics.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/devices.

Students who successfully complete all Medical Assisting, One-year Certificate programs requirements will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in modeling professional and ethical behaviors, including confidentiality, positive interpersonal interactions, and diplomacy.
Demonstrate proficiency in efficient management of multiple tasks, both clinical and administrative.
Demonstrate effective use of current technology, as well as written and oral communication, in completing medical assisting tasks.
Successfully complete all 345 competencies required by the Medical Assistant Education Review Board and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Professionals.

Students who successfully complete all Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Pass the national certification examination.
Use a client-centered, holistic, occupation-based approach to assessment and intervention.
Effectively interact with clients to facilitate accomplishment of established goals.
Employ activity analysis, critical thinking and clinical reasoning to demonstrate entry-level technical skills and clinical competency.
Follow current standards of practice and use evidence-based research.
Display professional attitudes and behaviors. This involves following the profession’s code of ethics and adhering to all laws and regulations governing the safe practice of occupational therapy.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with clients, healthcare team members and the public. This includes both verbal and written communication.

This 15 week program consisting of 24 credits prepares students for gainful employment as phlebotomists in the laboratory setting drawing blood from patients so that it can be analyzed by hospital/lab clinics. The program prepares students to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists national certification exam.
To accomplish these goals, the program combines classroom instruction with lab work and practicum experience. Skill areas covered are: vacuum collections, capillary skin punctures, butterfly needles, blood cultures, specimen collection on adults, children and infants, and setup of EKG.
Students complete the training together and attend class for approximately 35 hours a week for the first 10 weeks of the program. A 120 hour practicum work experience is part of the training and takes place at area hospitals and clinics during the last 5 weeks of the program. Students are responsible for transportation to and from practicum sites.

Linn-Benton Community College offers pre-professional preparation for transfer to dental hygiene programs. Interested students should consult with an advisor for current requirements or check the Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association Web site at www.odha.org. All hygiene programs in Oregon are listed, along with contact information and requirements for entry. Dental hygiene programs in the state of Oregon are: Lane Community College in Eugene, Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, ODS College of Dental Science in La Grande, Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) in Klamath Falls and Salem, Pacific University in Forest Grove, Portland Community College in Portland, and Apollo School of Dental Hygiene in Portland.

Students who successfully complete all Surgical Technologist Certificate program requirements will be able to:

Demonstrate competence in the technological aspects of the surgical technologist profession.
Provide surgical patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence.
Demonstrate competence in surgical technologist duties, procedures and cases.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/devices.

Students who successfully complete all Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Complete 6,000–8,000 hours of State of Oregon approved OJT attaining a journey card.
Apply theory of electrical wiring.
Repair and install electrical wire devices according to licensure regulations to meet National Electrical Code (NEC) and Oregon Specific Codes (OSC) for Limited Energy Technician – License A and Manufacturing Plant Electrician.

Students who successfully complete all Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies, One-year Certificate program requirements will be able to:
Complete 6,000-8,000 hours of State of Oregon approved OJT attaining a journey card.
Apply theory of electrical wiring.
Repair and install electrical wire devices according to licensure regulations to meet National Electrical Code (NEC) and Oregon Specific Codes (OSC) for Limited Energy Technician - License A and Manufacturing Plant Electrician.

Students who successfully complete all Industrial Pipe Trades: Fitting and Welding, One-Year Certificate requirements will be able to:

Analyze and interpret isometric pipe drawings and the symbols used in them and what they symbolize.
Explain the differences between different welding processes and describe why one might be better suited for specific uses.
Choose the correct pipe fittings for needed application and show how to properly install them.
Identity the many types of pipe supports and hardware and describe why and when they are used.
Employ safe working practices in an industrial setting to produce logical answers while troubleshooting piping
issues.

Students who successfully complete all Industrial Pipe Trades: Fitting and Welding, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Analyze and interpret isometric pipe drawings and the symbols used in them and what they symbolize.
Design and construct piping by taking field measurements and creating a working drawing to build off of.
Explain the differences between different welding processes and describe why one might be better suited for specific uses.
Choose the correct pipe fittings for needed application and show how to properly install them.
Demonstrate the ability to apply a sound weld using multiple welding processes in multiple positions.
Identify the many types of pipe supports and hardware and describe why and when they are used.
Employ safe working practices in an industrial setting to produce logical answers while troubleshooting piping issues.
Identify factors specific to field welding that differ from shop welding of pipe.
Name alternative types of joining methods for piping systems and typical uses for each type.
Identify common welding-related Codes in use in the United States and those Codes with specific areas related to the Industrial Pipe Trades.

Students who successfully complete all Welding and Fabrication Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Follow safe practices.
Demonstrate work ethic.
Use welding processes and equipment.
Interpret blueprints.
Apply appropriate metallurgical principles.

Students who successfully complete all Industrial Pipe Trades: Fitting and Welding, One-Year Certificate requirements will be able to:

Analyze and interpret isometric pipe drawings and the symbols used in them and what they symbolize.
Explain the differences between different welding processes and describe why one might be better suited for specific uses.
Choose the correct pipe fittings for needed application and show how to properly install them.
Identity the many types of pipe supports and hardware and describe why and when they are used.
Employ safe working practices in an industrial setting to produce logical answers while troubleshooting piping
issues.

Students who successfully complete all Industrial Pipe Trades: Fitting and Welding, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Analyze and interpret isometric pipe drawings and the symbols used in them and what they symbolize.
Design and construct piping by taking field measurements and creating a working drawing to build off of.
Explain the differences between different welding processes and describe why one might be better suited for specific uses.
Choose the correct pipe fittings for needed application and show how to properly install them.
Demonstrate the ability to apply a sound weld using multiple welding processes in multiple positions.
Identify the many types of pipe supports and hardware and describe why and when they are used.
Employ safe working practices in an industrial setting to produce logical answers while troubleshooting piping issues.
Identify factors specific to field welding that differ from shop welding of pipe.
Name alternative types of joining methods for piping systems and typical uses for each type.
Identify common welding-related Codes in use in the United States and those Codes with specific areas related to the Industrial Pipe Trades.

Students who successfully complete all Welding and Fabrication Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Follow safe practices.
Demonstrate work ethic.
Use welding processes and equipment.
Interpret blueprints.
Apply appropriate metallurgical principles.

Students who successfully complete all Visual Communication, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
Demonstrate analytical problem solving in the development and implementation of effective visual communication.
Cultivate and apply creativity through free association, brainstorming, the group process, and original research.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior in giving and/or receiving constructive criticism and remain flexible to make the necessary changes.
Integrate awareness of personal strengths and limitations with significant historic and current design trends, attitudes and values in developing effective visual communication.
Contribute successfully to the group process by being a team player, maintaining accessibility, remaining involved, and demonstrating reliability.
Develop and apply technical competencies necessary for employment in the Graphic Arts or Web/Media industries.