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The Saint Paul College Automotive Service Technician programs train students to use testing equipment, special tools, and the latest information and specifications to service the many types of automobiles. Students will learn to diagnose trouble in various automotive components and work with the latest systems and service techniques.

The Saint Paul College Automotive Service Technician programs train students to use testing equipment, special tools, and the latest information and specifications to service the many types of automobiles. Students will learn to diagnose trouble in various automotive components and work with the latest systems and service techniques.

​The Child Development Careers programs are designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of early childhood settings. Throughout the programs, students will learn about child development, guidance, cultural sensitivity, and professional relationships.

​The Child Development Careers programs are designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of early childhood settings. Throughout the programs, students will learn about child development, guidance, cultural sensitivity, and professional relationships.

​The Child Development Careers programs are designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of early childhood settings. Throughout the programs, students will learn about child development, guidance, cultural sensitivity, and professional relationships.

Manufacturing is making a comeback across the nation, and so is the demand for skilled CNC toolmakers and machinists. CNC toolmaking is an advanced way of shaping metal with precision and a high-quality attitude. If you enjoy working with metals and other hard materials like plastic to produce precision parts and tools, you should consider our CNC Toolmaking program.

The Electromechanical Systems Diploma program at Saint Paul College provides hands-on training and the theoretical skills you need to succeed in an industrial environment. Students learn to install, operate and troubleshoot motors, drives and industrial computers in a hands-on setting in our state-of-the-art lab. Through our hybrid courses we cover the theories behind electrical, mechanical, and fluid power so that they can be controlled effectively. Within two years (four semesters), you will be able to graduate and work as a technician within the fields of energy, food process, packaging, and manufacturing.

The manufacturing field is changing as robots and automated systems are increasingly being used in many manufacturing processes. Mechatronics or electromechanical systems technicians who know how to harness their natural curiosity and problem-solving skills in an industrial setting, are highly sought after in this growing industry. If you're excited about using electrical, mechanical, and fluid power to automate a task, you should consider our Electromechanical Systems program.​

The manufacturing field is changing as robots and automated systems are increasingly being used in many manufacturing processes. Mechatronics or electromechanical systems technicians who know how to harness their natural curiosity and problem-solving skills in an industrial setting, are highly sought after in this growing industry. If you're excited about using electrical, mechanical, and fluid power to automate a task, you should consider our Electromechanical Systems program.​

Visualization is the technique of creating images, diagrams or animations to communicate messages. Visual imagery has been an effective way to communicate both abstract and concrete ideas for centuries.

The programs in the Digital Graphics and Interactive Multimedia department at Saint Paul College prepare students for jobs in the exciting computer graphics and animation field. Students will learn how to take an idea from concept through production including computer graphics, computer animation, sound and video.

​The Web Design Certificate program is intended to give students the skills needed to work as a web designer. The classes required for this certificate will provide students the opportunity to learn about the software packages that are used to develop the visual look and feel of a website as well as the programming/coding language of the web.

The Computer Network Engineering ​AAS Degree prepares students for immediate employment or transfer to post-secondary institutions to complete a bachelor's degree. The degree also prepares students to take industry certification exams.

The Network Administration Certificate is designed for individuals who already have acquired at least a minimum level of technical computer skills, either through previous education, training, and/or experience. It is designed to enhance one’s current computer knowledge and skills.​

The job of the applications programmer/coder is to (1) review job specifications for a given project and (2) plan, code, test, and document a solution which takes the available data input and produces the desired output in the form of a printed report or a screen display.

The 24-credit Java Programming Certificate program explores the Java programming language and computing platform. The certificate program includes a foundation course in computer science, a web fundamentals course, and an in depth study of databases. It then features a two-course sequence in Java programming and a course in Java for web development.

The 24-credit Web Development Certificate program providing a foundation in current web technologies. It features a two course sequence in client side programming including AJAX, and also coverage of at least two current server side technologies for database driven development. It includes popular technologies like Ruby on Rails and JSP/Servlets.

​CyberSecurity is a field that prepares individuals for careers in information assurance. Topics of study within the CyberSecurity programs will include instruction in information assurance, computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

​CyberSecurity is a field that prepares individuals for careers in information assurance. Topics of study within the CyberSecurity programs will include instruction in information assurance, computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

Chefs and cooks prepare a variety of foods in many different environments, from preparation of a la carte (prepared to order) to banquets for hundreds of people. Responsibilities include sanitation, maintaining an accounting inventory control system, estimating the amount of food needed, purchasing food equipment and supplies.

Nutritional aspects of healthy cooking are increasingly incorporated into the menu, with chef's ​developing recipes, selecting and using multiple food preparation methods and techniques.​

Chefs and cooks prepare a variety of foods in many different environments, from preparation of a la carte (prepared to order) to banquets for hundreds of people. Responsibilities include sanitation, maintaining an accounting inventory control system, estimating the amount of food needed, purchasing food equipment and supplies.

Nutritional aspects of healthy cooking are increasingly incorporated into the menu, with chef's ​developing recipes, selecting and using multiple food preparation methods and techniques.​

The Hospitality Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree curriculum focuses on the management of today’s exciting hospitality and entertainment industries. Courses examine careers and organizations in lodging, tourism, leisure, recreation, entertainment, food and beverage operations. Students will receive a solid foundation of business practices related to the growing hospitality service industry.

The manufacturing field is changing as robots and automated systems are increasingly being used in many manufacturing processes. Mechatronics or electromechanical systems technicians who know how to harness their natural curiosity and problem-solving skills in an industrial setting, are highly sought after in this growing industry. If you're excited about using electrical, mechanical, and fluid power to automate a task, you should consider our Electromechanical Systems program.​

In the Electrical Technology Diploma program, students perform installations in accordance with national, state and local safety codes using blueprints, diagrams and specifications. Considerable physical exertion is often required and the work may be performed outdoors or under such ha​zardous conditions as heights, unfinished construction or high voltages.

Pipefitters install, maintain, and repair high and low pressure steam systems, high low pressure hot water systems, snow melting systems, refrigeration systems, heating, gas and oil piping pneumatic, electronic controls, air conditioning and also provide instrumentation and valve repair. These systems are installed in all types of weather conditions. These skills are used working in residential, commercial, and industrial installations. ​Pipefitters do heavy lifting and are required to work both indoors and outside, often times in confined spaces.

The sheet metal worker reads blueprints, prepares layouts, and operates fabricating devices such as special hand tools, power shears, nibbler, brake, bar folder, turning machines, spot and arc welders, soldering equipment, and plasm​a cutting systems.

​The sheet metal worker reads blueprints, prepares layouts, and operates fabricating devices such as special hand tools, power shears, nibbler, brake, bar folder, turning machines, spot and arc welders, soldering equipment, and plasm​a cutting systems.

The skilled sheet metal worker gathers general information and specifications from blueprints for the fabrication and installation of ducts for heating, cooling, filtering, and humidifying air. Also, sheet metal workers fabricate and install metal roofing and siding, stainless steel equipment for homes and industry, chutes for material transfer, signs, and rain dispersal equipment.

The Plumbing Diploma program trains apprentices in commercial, residential and industrial plumbing.

Plumbers install and maintain the water, waste disposal, soil and vent, drainage and gas systems in homes and in commercial and industrial buildings. Plumbers also install faucets, bathtubs, sinks and toilets, and such appliances as dishwashers and water heaters. Plumbers often work from blueprints and specifications and are knowledgeable about building and plumbing codes which govern installations.

Robotic welding is an exciting and growing part of the welding profession. Robotic tools can automate some high production applications, such as resistance spot welding and arc welding.

Professional fabricators and CNC operators are highly skilled individuals who excel in math, geometry, formulations, programming, critical thinking, and blueprint reading.

Robotic welding is an exciting and growing part of the welding profession. Robotic tools can automate some high production applications, such as resistance spot welding and arc welding.

Professional fabricators and CNC operators are highly skilled individuals who excel in math, geometry, formulations, programming, critical thinking, and blueprint reading.

Saint Paul College's Welding Diploma program will teach you some of the most commonly used techniques used in welding today. Our goal is to prepare you for jobs in the welding industry. To become a successful welder you'll need both the theoretical foundation as well as related hands-on activities every day. Applying shop safety concepts and blueprint reading skills in metal working projects will help you excel as a student and throughout your career. We have more than eighty booths in our welding lab, equipped with welding machines that are capable of MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding processes on various metals, such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Saint Paul College's Welding Diploma program will teach you some of the most commonly used techniques used in welding today. Our goal is to prepare you for jobs in the welding industry. To become a successful welder you'll need both the theoretical foundation as well as related hands-on activities every day. Applying shop safety concepts and blueprint reading skills in metal working projects will help you excel as a student and throughout your career. We have more than eighty booths in our welding lab, equipped with welding machines that are capable of MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding processes on various metals, such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

The sheet metal worker reads blueprints, prepares layouts, and operates fabricating devices such as special hand tools, power shears, nibbler, brake, bar folder, turning machines, spot and arc welders, soldering equipment, and plasm​a cutting systems.

​The sheet metal worker reads blueprints, prepares layouts, and operates fabricating devices such as special hand tools, power shears, nibbler, brake, bar folder, turning machines, spot and arc welders, soldering equipment, and plasm​a cutting systems.

The skilled sheet metal worker gathers general information and specifications from blueprints for the fabrication and installation of ducts for heating, cooling, filtering, and humidifying air. Also, sheet metal workers fabricate and install metal roofing and siding, stainless steel equipment for homes and industry, chutes for material transfer, signs, and rain dispersal equipment.

Horsepower. Torque. The powerful sound of diesel engines. If these things connect with you, you're probably a mechanic at heart – and we've got the right program for you!

Our Truck Technician program covers traditional mechanical systems, as well as high-tech and computer-controlled systems, and will prepare you for a lifelong career in the industry.

​Medical office workers are critical to the support of clinical staff in the health care industry. Physicians, nurses and other direct patient-contact personnel rely on well-trained medical office staff to assist them in the creation and retention of quality medical documentation based on patient care. Medical office work may include transcribing medical documents, creating and processing correspondence, codi​ng of diagnoses and procedures, scheduling patient appointments, pulling and filing of medical records, releasing of information, collecting or abstracting medical data, understanding reimbursement methodologies, meeting physician documentation needs, as well as other related duties.

The Healthcare Informatics Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program integrates education from health information, computer science, and information technology.

Healthcare informaticists​ work and support healthcare organizations in a multifaceted methodology by providing support directly related to industry practices and procedures regarding complex electronic health record systems.

​Medical office workers are critical to the support of clinical staff in the health care industry. Physicians, nurses and other direct patient-contact personnel rely on well-trained medical office staff to assist them in the creation and retention of quality medical documentation based on patient care. Medical office work may include transcribing medical documents, creating and processing correspondence, codi​ng of diagnoses and procedures, scheduling patient appointments, pulling and filing of medical records, releasing of information, collecting or abstracting medical data, understanding reimbursement methodologies, meeting physician documentation needs, as well as other related duties.

​Medical office workers are critical to the support of clinical staff in the health care industry. Physicians, nurses and other direct patient-contact personnel rely on well-trained medical office staff to assist them in the creation and retention of quality medical documentation based on patient care. Medical office work may include transcribing medical documents, creating and processing correspondence, codi​ng of diagnoses and procedures, scheduling patient appointments, pulling and filing of medical records, releasing of information, collecting or abstracting medical data, understanding reimbursement methodologies, meeting physician documentation needs, as well as other related duties.

Medical office professionals are critical to the support of clinical staff in the health care industry. Physicians, nurses and other direct patient-contact personnel rely on well-trained medical office professionals to assist them in the creation, maintenance, and retention of quality medical documentation based on patient care. The medical office professional’s job may include transcribing medical documents, creating and processing correspondence, scheduling patient appointments, scanning documents into digital health records, releasing patient information, collecting or abstracting medical data, understanding reimbursement methodologies, meeting physician documentation needs, and other related duties.

The ​Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program is a combination of classroom, laboratory and applied experiences that will provide students with training needed for employment in Medical Laboratory careers.

Individuals with an interest in the clinical applications of the basic sciences and a commitment to quality patient care will do well in this challenging profession. The Medical Laboratory Technician works as a "medical detective," analyzing and reporting findings for a wide range of laboratory tests.

​Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides provide direct client care under the direction of a nurse or doctor in a variety of health care settings. Using technical skills learned in both the classroom and clinical setting, nursing assistants and home health aides perform such tasks as feeding, bathing, positioning, ambulating and comfort measures for the client.

​Pharmacy technicians play an integral role in assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing and pharmaceutical care. Pharmacy technicians work in hospitals, drug stores, and other specialty pharmacy settings. Pharmacy technicians perform a variety of duties that require strong attention to detail.

​Pharmacy technicians play an integral role in assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing and pharmaceutical care. Pharmacy technicians work in hospitals, drug stores, and other specialty pharmacy settings. Pharmacy technicians perform a variety of duties that require strong attention to detail.

Phlebotomy technicians serve an integral role as members of the health care team. Phlebotomy is an entry level position in healthcare. Trained to collect blood specimens from patients, phlebotomy technicians are skilled professionals who assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment of disease by ensuring high quality of the specimen they provide for laboratory analysis. They practice safety to protect themselves and the patients they serve. Additionally, because phlebotomy involves significant direct patient contact, these laboratory professionals become the face of the laboratory and must adhere to standards of professional behavior and appearance.

​Under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, licensed practical nurses may care for infants and mothers, children and adolescents, and young, middle and older adults. Using learned technical skills, practical nurses assist clients in meeting their physical and psychosocial needs. ​​​ Licensed practical nurses administer medications and perform treatments.

Respiratory Therapists (RTs) provide care and treatment for cardiac and pulmonary issues. Practitioners perform diagnostic tests, administer medical gas therapy, access and record patient emulations and implement care for acute and chronically ill patients. They provide mechanical ventilation, therapeutic procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Laboratory procedures include pulmonary function testing; sleep study, arterial blood gas draw and analysis, hemodynamic measurements and radiologic evaluation.

​The Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the patient care team, responsible for a wide variety of duties, including preparing the patient for surgery, assisting the surgeon and other operating room personnel. The Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participate effectively in the perioperative environment.​​