Rochester Community and Technical College

The Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant Certificate is a 16-credit certificate program, one semester in length. The required courses teach the necessary skills to care for acute or chronically ill, hospitalized patients. Completion of the certificate can be a career ladder to Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Human Services Technician, Urology Technician, Donor Service Technician, Surgical Core Technician, Endoscopy Technician I, Hemodialysis Technician, IV Technician, Surgical Technology, Practical Nursing, and Associate Degree Nursing.

Preventing and controlling infections is a primary concern for health care workers. Learning about infection control and common sense work habits is important to meet the goal of controlling infections. This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals learning about infection control. Common infectious diseases and protective practices associated with the diseases are discussed.

Blood pressure plays an important role in the health of each person. Knowing the facts about blood pressure and the proper procedure for measuring a blood pressure is important in order to provide proper care for the patient. This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals learning about blood pressure.

RCTC’s Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) program educates graduates to work in collaboration and under the supervision of physicians to assist with the preparation and to perform diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiology procedures. The technologist must have the technical skills and competence to assist with these invasive procedures. Invasive cardiovascular procedures are performed in a clinical cardiovascular laboratory environment.
The areas of study are cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular pathophysiology, electrocardiography, cardiovascular pharmacology, diagnostic angiography, interventional angiography, electrophysiology, cardiac pacing, cardiovascular hemodynamics, valvular assessment, pediatric/congenital heart disease assessment, cardiac/coronary physio instrumentation and electronics associated with the cardiac laboratory environment.

The cardiovascular system is vital to the health and well being of all people. The heart and blood vessels that make up the cardiovascular system deliver blood and other material within the body. Even though treatment for cardiovascular disease has improved over the years, it is still the number one cause of death in the United States. This course will help you better understand the effect of the aging process on the cardiovascular system, as well as your role in the care of older persons with cardiovascular disease.

This certificate program focuses specifically on Minnesota Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants. The MN Board of Dentistry approved curriculum includes academic and laboratory/clinical experiences in all Minnesota Dental Assistant Expanded Functions. For entry into this certificate program, the applicant must currently be a DANB Certified Dental Assistant, must have graduated from a CODA accredited dental assisting program, and must hold a current healthcare provider level CPR/AED Certificate from the American Red Cross or America Heart Association. Upon successful completion of the certificate requirements, the student is eligible to take the Minnesota Licensure Examination for Dental Assistants.

The Dental Assistant major is designed to provide the student with the technical knowledge, manual skills, clinical experiences, communication skills, and positive attitudes toward work required to make the graduate a valuable member of the dental health care profession. The Dental Assistant Program may be completed in one year as a full-time student, or in two years as a part-time student.

The Dental Assistant major is designed to provide the student with the technical knowledge, manual skills, clinical experiences, communication skills, and positive attitudes toward work required to make the graduate a valuable member of the dental health care profession. The Dental Assistant Program may be completed in one year as a full-time student, or in two years as a part-time student. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Minnesota licensure exam, Minnesota jurisprudence exam and the national certification exam for dental assistants.

RCTC’s Dental Hygiene program is designed to provide academic and clinical educational opportunities for capable individuals to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the professional practice of dental hygiene. Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases both to protect teeth and gums, and also to protect patients’ total health. They must take a written national board examination and a clinical examination before they are licensed to practice. In addition to treating patients directly, dental hygienists may also work as educators, researchers, and administrators. Members of the dental hygiene profession act as allied personnel to the dentist and make it possible for more complete preventative dental services to be provided to the public.

This program prepares students for employment in healthcare office environments. Employment opportunities may include medical administrative assistants, receptionists, appointment coordinators, medical transcriptionists, medical scribes, medical editors, medical secretary, and healthcare documentation specialists. Healthcare office professionals may provide support to patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and surgeons in hospitals, clinics, or medical offices. Extensive training is provided in medical terminology, healthcare documentation, and office technology and fundamentals. Students will learn how diseases affect the body and which medications and other treatments are used to treat illnesses.

This program prepares students for employment in healthcare office environments. Employment opportunities may include medical administrative assistants, receptionists, appointment coordinators, medical transcriptionists, medical scribes, medical editors, medical secretary, and healthcare documentation specialists. Healthcare office professionals may provide support to patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and surgeons in hospitals, clinics, or medical offices. Extensive training is provided in medical terminology, healthcare documentation, and office technology and fundamentals. Students will learn how diseases affect the body and which medications and other treatments are used to treat illnesses.

This program prepares students for employment in healthcare office environments. Employment opportunities may include medical administrative assistants, receptionists, appointment coordinators, medical transcriptionists, medical scribes, medical editors, medical secretary, and healthcare documentation specialists. Healthcare office professionals may provide support to patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and surgeons in hospitals, clinics, or medical offices. Extensive training is provided in medical terminology, healthcare documentation, and office technology and fundamentals. Students will learn how diseases affect the body and which medications and other treatments are used to treat illnesses.

The MRI Program is designed to provide high-quality didactic and clinical education experiences for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be well-rounded, fully competent MR technologists. Graduates who obtain a certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Associate Degree are eligible to take the Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Successfully passing the ARRT Primary MRI Certification Exam will earn graduates the nationally recognized credentials of R.T.(MR)

The Practical Nursing Program provides students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide direct nursing care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home health care, and community-based settings. The program is 39 credits and 2.5 semesters in length.

Radiography is an exciting and challenging career involving the use of highly sophisticated equipment to create X-rays, which are anatomical images used by physicians to diagnose disease, injury or disability. Radiographers have direct patient contact in clinic and hospital settings and are valuable members of the health care team. The Radiography Program offers an exceptional educational experience by providing the high-quality didactic and clinical experiences needed to create a well-rounded, fully competent radiographer in an environment based on teamwork and mutual respect. Graduates who obtain a certificate in Radiography and Associate Degree are eligible to take the radiography certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Successfully passing the ARRT Primary Radiography Certification Exam will earn graduates the nationally recognized credentials of R.T.(R).

The Surgical Technology degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers working in an operating room. The surgical technologist prepares the surgical environment and functions as a team member during surgical procedures. After many hours of simulated experiences in a well-equipped lab, students will obtain clinical experience at Mayo Clinic Hospitals in Rochester, Minnesota and other hospitals in Southeastern Minnesota.

The trend toward group practices, increased client expectations of quality care, and an economic need to leverage Veterinarians’ productivity, have allowed veterinary technicians to play a greater role in providing nursing care and related medical services. Veterinary Technicians can assist the veterinarian as a nurse, lab technician, radiography technician, anesthetist, surgical nurse and client educator.

RCTC’s Automotive Technician major is designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive industry. They will learn to inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair, automobiles and light trucks. Instruction includes courses in servicing vehicles, diagnosis and repair of brakes, steering and suspension, starting and charging systems, electrical service, engine overhaul, fuel systems, driveline and differentials, clutches, automatic, manual transmissions, and air conditioning. The program’s goal is to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test.

The Aviation Pilot program is designed to educate students who plan a career as a pilot in commercial aviation. The Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Pilot program is designed to prepare students with the technical knowledge and skills to prepare them for the required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written and practical examinations for Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single Engine Airplane Land Rating; Instrument Rating; and the Flight Instructor Single Engine Airplane Certificate with Single Engine Airplane Land Rating for initial employment as aircraft pilots in a variety of entry-level, flight-related occupations

RCTC’s Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in drafting and design using the latest release of SolidWorks for 3D modeling in our state-of-the-art training facility. CAD designers and drafters turn concepts, ideas and rough sketches into mechanical prints creating real world products for industry and retail.

RCTC’s Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in drafting and design using the latest release of SolidWorks for 3D modeling in our state-of-the-art training facility. CAD designers and drafters turn concepts, ideas and rough sketches into mechanical prints creating real world products for industry and retail.

RCTC’s Welding Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in metal joining. The program provides an overview of the basic principles and practical applications of the most commonly utilized welding processes including welding terminology, weld design, blueprint reading, safety, electrical theory, the weld ability of metals and quality control. Instruction will include Welding Theory, blueprint Reading, Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc and Oxy-fuel Gas welding in multiple positions as well as brazing and metal cutting. In addition, the program will focus on safety and quality assurance and includes an internship component. RCTC’s Welding Technology Program is a 17-credit certificate intended to be completed in one semester.

RCTC’s Early Childhood Care and Education programs offers a 25-credit certificate in Child Development and a 60 credit AS degree in Early Childhood Education. The Child Development certificate is embedded in the AS degree. The 25-credit certificate in Child Development meets the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) educational requirement for assistant teachers and teachers in child care centers. DHS Rule 3 requires additional work experience to be hired as an assistant teacher or teacher. Students are encouraged to seek employment as a program assistant or child care assistant in a licensed early childhood program upon entrance to RCTC.

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The certificate EMT will receive general education courses that are designed to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities. The program is also designed to meet the academic prerequisites of the Emergency Medicine Paramedic Program.

As the most highly trained pre-hospital care provider in EMS, the paramedic accepts the challenging responsibility for patient care. Para medicine is a relatively young field with a wide range of employment opportunities. This degree option is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.

RCTC’s Human Services major is designed to prepare students for a variety of entry-level careers in human services areas. Graduates of the program will provide health care, treatment, rehabilitation, and behavioral direction for individuals or groups of clients. The major employment areas are in the fields of mental health, disabilities, and addiction.

RCTC’s Human Services major is designed to prepare students for a variety of entry-level careers in human services areas. Graduates of the program will provide health care, treatment, rehabilitation, and behavioral direction for individuals or groups of clients. The major employment areas are in the fields of mental health, disabilities, and addiction.

The Law Enforcement program is designed to satisfy all pre-license requirements of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Graduates are prepared for careers as police officers, deputy sheriff’s, corrections officers, security and other law enforcement positions. An additional career path includes training toward a conservation officer, which would include a two-year program such as Environmental Science at RCTC.

The Law Enforcement program is designed to satisfy all pre-license requirements of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Graduates are prepared for careers as police officers, deputy sheriff’s, corrections officers, security and other law enforcement positions. An additional career path includes training toward a conservation officer, which would include a two-year program such as Environmental Science at RCTC.

The Law Enforcement program is designed to satisfy all pre-license requirements of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Graduates are prepared for careers as police officers, deputy sheriffs, corrections officers, security and other law enforcement positions.

Facility and Service Technician (FAST) major is designed to prepare students for careers requiring skills in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment found in residential and commercial buildings

Facility and Service Technician (FAST) major is designed to prepare students for careers requiring skills in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment found in residential and commercial buildings.

Facility and Service Technician (FAST) major is designed to prepare students for careers requiring skills in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment found in residential and commercial buildings

Facility and Service Technician (FAST) major is designed to prepare students for careers requiring skills in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment found in residential and commercial buildings.