Manhattan Area Technical College

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program at Manhattan Tech is designed to prepare mechanics and apprentices for entry-level employment in a wide range of construction, maintenance, and service positions in business and industry. The program prepares students to install, service, and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The program provides instruction in:

Residential air conditioning
Commercial air conditioning
Heating systems
Commercial refrigeration

The Construction Technology (Building Trades) program at Manhattan Tech offers training in residential and commercial construction needed in the workforce today. This training uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. Course work includes safety, blueprint reading, tools and materials, framing, interior and exterior finishing, roofing, cabinets, and concrete work. Hands-on application and practice of skills is accomplished through the construction of projects within the local area.

The Construction Technology (Building Trades) program at Manhattan Tech offers training in residential and commercial construction needed in the workforce today. This training uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. Course work includes safety, blueprint reading, tools and materials, framing, interior and exterior finishing, roofing, cabinets, and concrete work. Hands-on application and practice of skills is accomplished through the construction of projects within the local area.

The Construction Technology (Building Trades) program at Manhattan Tech offers training in residential and commercial construction needed in the workforce today. This training uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. Course work includes safety, blueprint reading, tools and materials, framing, interior and exterior finishing, roofing, cabinets, and concrete work. Hands-on application and practice of skills is accomplished through the construction of projects within the local area.

The Welding program at Manhattan Tech is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the job market upon completion. In addition to providing the specific technical skills necessary for employment, the program also includes general education knowledge. Students receive classroom and hands-on training using the latest welding and cutting equipment available in the industry. Students who successfully complete these classes will be capable of passing an AWS structural steel qualification test.

The Automotive Technology program at Manhattan Tech is a two-year, four-semester program that prepares students for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The program provides necessary training to diagnose, test, and repair modern cars and light trucks. Graduates are ready for positions as entry-level automotive technicians, service writers, and with experience, service managers and automotive repair business owners.

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) works under the supervision of a licensed nurse in adult care homes (nursing homes), hospitals, clinics, and other environments where residents/patients benefit from assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to include eating, bathing and personal hygiene, dressing, transferring and repositioning, and mobility. During the course students develop nursing care skills, demonstrate and understand how to work safely, and develop empathy and appreciation for the person who lives in a long-term care environment. Competencies are evaluated in classroom, lab, and clinical experiences. After completing the course and passing the state test, the student is credentialed as a Certified Nurse Aide in Kansas. The CNA credential is required for employment as a CNA and is often required for admission to nursing and other professional health care education programs. The course follows the curriculum specified by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

Medical Laboratory Technicians prepare and analyze specimens using body fluids and cells. They use microscopes and other sophisticated laboratory equipment and computerized instruments to test and analyze results. Lab technicians usually work under the supervision of medical and clinical laboratory technologists.

The Medical Laboratory Technician program at Manhattan Tech uses a blended instructional model. Lectures are online and accessed through Manhattan Tech’s learning management system. Laboratory and clinical skills training is provided in a traditional face-to-face format, using instruments and equipment found in the modern laboratory.

Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood, urine, and other samples, appropriately packaging them, and preparing them to be sent for off-site or on-site analysis as indicated by the requisition. Due to the nature of phlebotomists' jobs, an ability to read and follow careful directions is imperative in order to ensure the safety and accuracy of patients' specimen collection and test results. Data entry skills and basic knowledge of medical software are an added bonus as patient and specimen information must be inputted manually following proper protocol and procedure.

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of phlebotomy. Participants will learn terminology and procedures for infection control and safety while developing skills in specimen collection and equipment use.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) give direct care to patients in a variety of settings under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist.

The Practical Nursing program at MATC provides preparation for the LPN role through classroom and clinical experiences, using the Kansas Practical Nursing Core Curriculum. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure as practical nurses and to take the National Council Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEXPN). The curriculum also serves as the first level for students who want to continue their education in nursing.

The Electric Power and Distribution program at MATC provides students with the knowledge and technical skills required to successfully install, maintain, and operate electrical systems to supply electrical energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, and to join gas and electrical underground generation facilities. The EPD program also provides the training needed to construct, operate, and maintain power line equipment—all skills students will need to succeed in the electrical distribution industry.

Information and Network Technology is focused on the design, implementation, and configuration of network servers, and their integration into a modern enterprise network.

The Information and Network Technology program at MATC covers both hardware and software aspects of IT. The core of the program is designed around the Cisco CCNA curriculum. Specific topics include:

Network analysis
System reliability
Network security
Fault tolerance
Operating systems
Computer and network hardware
Asset management

Information and Network Technology is focused on the design, implementation, and configuration of network servers, and their integration into a modern enterprise network.

The Information and Network Technology program at MATC covers both hardware and software aspects of IT. The core of the program is designed around the Cisco CCNA curriculum. Specific topics include:

Network analysis
System reliability
Network security
Fault tolerance
Operating systems
Computer and network hardware
Asset management

Information and Network Technology is focused on the design, implementation, and configuration of network servers, and their integration into a modern enterprise network.

The Information and Network Technology program at MATC covers both hardware and software aspects of IT. The core of the program is designed around the Cisco CCNA curriculum. Specific topics include:

Network analysis
System reliability
Network security
Fault tolerance
Operating systems
Computer and network hardware
Asset management