Western Nevada College

For certified EMTs, WNC offers training for career advancement. Students will learn to incorporate knowledge of basic and advanced emergency medical care for critically ill and emergent patients to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with acute out-of-hospital medical and traumatic emergencies.

The Certificate of Achievement-Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is designed for individuals interested in providing care to patients in the pre-hospital setting, and will prepare students for Paramedic level training. This program will provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for an entry-level EMT/AEMT and allow eligibility to sit for national and state testing for emergency medical technician and advanced emergency medical technician. The program meets or exceeds the required skills and knowledge as set forth by the NHTSA’s office of EMS National EMS Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines.

EMS 100 – Basic Life Support CPR, EMS 108 – EMT Training, and EMS 115 – Advanced EMT. EMS courses are offered in a sequential series to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess and care for patients in an emergency or in an out-of-hospital setting. Completion of selected courses is designed to prepare students to take the National Registry Examination for EMT-Basic and the appropriate Nevada EMS certification examination for Advanced EMT.

EMS 108 and EMS 115 are designed to meet the National Standard Curriculum published by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Prepares competent entry-level paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the advanced emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, and/or emergency responder levels.

This program provides students the opportunity to explore all areas of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, policing and investigations, corrections, parole and probation, prosecution and courts, juvenile justice, and rehabilitation options within the community. Students will receive valuable access and networking with experienced instructors who have studied and worked extensively in all areas of the criminal justice system

Students will receive valuable access and networking with experienced instructors who have studied and worked extensively in all areas of the criminal justice system. Students interested in pursuing a bachelor degree in criminal justice should choose the Associate of Arts degree and work closely with a counselor when choosing their classes.

This program provides students the opportunity to explore all areas of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, policing and investigations, corrections, parole and probation, prosecution and courts, juvenile justice, and rehabilitation options within the community. Students will receive valuable access and networking with experienced instructors who have studied and worked extensively in all areas of the criminal justice system

Students will receive valuable access and networking with experienced instructors who have studied and worked extensively in all areas of the criminal justice system. Students interested in pursuing a bachelor degree in criminal justice should choose the Associate of Arts degree and work closely with a counselor when choosing their classes.

Students will prepare to work in early childhood settings (day care, preschool education and community education programs) and learn human development and cognitive skills associated with early childhood and Pre-K children. Students interested in transferring to a four-year education program should consult with an academic counselor.

This degree further develops knowledge and skills for the automated environment where the integration of computers and electronic technologies control industrial systems and machines in manufacturing, distribution and logistics environments. This degree provides students with technical theory and hands-on practice to install, operate and maintain automated systems for a variety of industries.

This certificate and degree develops fundamental skills and knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems, and basic fabrication. Hands-on practice and theoretical knowledge will prepare individuals for a variety of electrical/mechanical technician positions or technical support positions in the industrial, manufacturing, technology or commercial environments.

This certificate and degree develops fundamental skills and knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems, and basic fabrication. Hands-on practice and theoretical knowledge will prepare individuals for a variety of electrical/mechanical technician positions or technical support positions in the industrial, manufacturing, technology or commercial environments.

The Manufacturing Technician program is the entry point for Automation & Industrial Technology, Robotics and Mechatronics studies as it prepares students to earn the Manufacturing Technology Level 1 (MT1) credential. The MT1 documents that an individual is prepared for above entry-level industrial technology positions with fundamental knowledge and skills in general manufacturing concepts and technologies. The nationally recognized MT1 certification is embedded into this 3-course series and is issued by the Manufacturing Skills Institute as well as endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers.

Designed to provide fundamental knowledge of and experience with industrial electronic components and systems to learn job skills applicable in a variety of technical environments. Students will learn about and use equipment, tools and processes to prepare for International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) certification as a Certified Electronics Technician associate and be prepared to work as a technician in assembly or troubleshooting positions.

This course of study prepares students for the Certified Electronics Technician Associate Exam, which is administered by the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET). Upon completion of the coursework, student will have learned basic electronics, math, DC and AC circuits, transistors and troubleshooting.

Students will prepare for entry into machining occupations. Learn setup and use of industrial equipment and tools utilized by machinist to manufacture parts for all types of machines. Operation of CNC (computer numerical control) lathes and mills and other hand tools preparing students for National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) exams Levels 1 and 3.

Students will prepare for entry into machining occupations. Learn setup and use of industrial equipment and tools utilized by machinist to manufacture parts for all types of machines. Operation of CNC (computer numerical control) lathes and mills and other hand tools preparing students for National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) exams Levels 1 and 3.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) offers various levels of certification in machining.

Mechatronics is the study of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control components that make up automated systems in the high-tech industrial environments of manufacturing, mining and aerospace. This advanced program of study builds on the MT1 credential or field experience to prepare students to earn the Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant Level 1 certification.

Building upon the Mechatronics Level 1 certificate, Mechatronics Level 2 represents continued development of the knowledge and skills technicians need to work with complex systems. Level 2 coursework incorporates programming of modules, implementing and modifying processes and tools, and troubleshooting issues in mechatronic systems. WNC holds the distinction of being a Siemens Industrial Training (SITRAIN) partner school.

The Mechatronics degree specialization builds on field experience and/or the Manufacturing Technician Level 1 (MT1) certification and will prepare students for Level 1 and Level 2 Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification exams.

The Mechatronics certificate builds on field experience and/or the Manufacturing Technician Level 1 (MT1) certification for a well-rounded college Certificate of Achievement.

Prepares students for Automotive Service Excellence and I-Car Exams.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

This program offers students an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and technical theory for a successful career as an automotive mechanic. Individuals who are now employed in the automotive mechanics field will be able to upgrade their knowledge. Students obtaining this associate degree will have completed courses of a very technical nature, chosen to complement each other and provide breadth and depth of diagnostic and repair skill abilities necessary to work in a service facility.

Offers students an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and technical theory for a successful career as an automotive mechanic. Individuals already employed in the automotive mechanics field will be able to upgrade their knowledge.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

Prepares students for the National Automotive Service Excellence Exams.

The college offers NURS 130 – Nursing Assistant, a six-unit class that prepares students to take the Nevada licensing exam for certification as a nursing assistant.

A Certified Nursing Assistant is an individual who, under the direction of a licensed nurse, typically provides basic nursing care for patients in long-term and acute care facilities. CNAs are educated to assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding and dressing, and to help maintain a safe and protective care environment. As they have extensive daily contact with patients, CNAs also play a key role in communicating information/observations to the nurse.

Phlebotomy classes (LTE 101 and LTE 102) are listed in the class schedule under the Laboratory Technician heading. These courses provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to perform the collection, identification and preservation of specimens as applied to venipuncture techniques.

Phlebotomists are trained to collect blood specimens by safely performing skin puncture or venipuncture procedures on patients of all ages. They are required to adhere to strict policies and safety precautions designed to provide patient protection and comfort, and to assure safe handling of specimens throughout the collection process.

WNC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program is intended for students seeking a career as a registered nurse. The curriculum is sequenced and progresses in complexity. It integrates knowledge from the bio/psycho/social sciences, literacy, mathematics and humanities and is intended to prepare graduates to pass the national licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) and to function as registered nurses in diverse care settings. Upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, students will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

The nursing program is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN) and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, ph: 404-975-5000. Applicants are advised that eligibility for licensure may be affected by the existence of a criminal record, a history of alcohol or drug abuse, and mental or physical illness that may interfere with the practice of nursing. Applicants are encouraged to directly contact the NSBN at 1-775-687-7700 or 888-590-6726 should there be a concern regarding eligibility for licensure.

A limited number of qualified students are admitted as first semester students utilizing the selection criteria outlined on the next page. The nursing program requires that pre-and co-requisite courses be completed with a grade of “C” or better (a C- or lower grade will not be accepted). Students admitted to the program are required to attend mandatory one-day orientation sessions scheduled for late spring or early summer and prior to the start of classes.

WNC is an academy for the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology is designed to provide a student academic and industry recognition in computer technologies. It allows a student to pursue areas of interest in networking, system administration or a combination thereof based upon personal or professional interests or needs

Learn to support operating systems and peer communications of client-server and peer-to-peer computer networks.

This degree develops fundamental skills and knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems, and basic fabrication. Students will be prepared for careers in a variety of industries and facilities with a focus on installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial systems using tools and equipment. A broad base of study including hands-on practice and theoretical knowledge prepares students for technical positions in manufacturing, logistics, distribution and related fields

This degree develops fundamental skills and knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems, and basic fabrication. Students will be prepared for careers in a variety of industries and facilities with a focus on installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial systems using tools and equipment. A broad base of study including hands-on practice and theoretical knowledge prepares students for technical positions in manufacturing, logistics, distribution and related fields.

This program is designed to prepare students to work in many different information technology systems and networks that drive society and the economy. Students may study a variety of topics including networking, system administration and cybersecurity that are vital to today’s collaborative and connected business environments.

The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology is designed to provide a student academic and industry recognition in computer technologies. It allows a student to pursue areas of interest in networking, system administration or a combination thereof based upon personal or professional interests or needs

This program is designed to prepare students to work in many different information technology systems and networks that drive society and the economy. Students may study a variety of topics including networking, system administration and cybersecurity that are vital to today’s collaborative and connected business environments.

The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology is designed to provide a student academic and industry recognition in computer technologies. It allows a student to pursue areas of interest in networking, system administration or a combination thereof based upon personal or professional interests or needs

This program is designed to prepare students to work in many different information technology systems and networks that drive society and the economy. Students may study a variety of topics including networking, system administration and cybersecurity that are vital to today’s collaborative and connected business environments.

The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology is designed to provide a student academic and industry recognition in computer technologies. It allows a student to pursue areas of interest in networking, system administration or a combination thereof based upon personal or professional interests or needs

This program is designed to prepare students to work in many different information technology systems and networks that drive society and the economy. Students may study a variety of topics including networking, system administration and cybersecurity that are vital to today’s collaborative and connected business environments.

The Certificate of Achievement in Cybersecurity technician is designed to provide a student academic and industry recognition as they pursue their interests in cybersecurity. Students will learn the fundamentals of network defense and digital forensics as well as the methods used by penetration testers.

WNC offers certification preparation for Certified Network Defender, Certified Ethical Hacker and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator. EC-Council certifications are recognized and respected worldwide.

This program is designed for students who seek quick access to career fields involving print design, Web design, multimedia and animation. Students prepare for careers in graphic design for print and web, using current technologies. Coursework will provide students with knowledge and skills to create visual concepts and communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate consumers.

In as little as a year, students can enter the job market with specific skills and knowledge useful for employment and advancement.

Students are introduced to the many welding certifications available by meeting the standards of the American Welding Society codes. This includes instruction on code certification required by the American Petroleum Institute and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Provides students with opportunities to practice and prepare for welding certification examinations and the knowledge and skills for employment in welding and related careers.

This program provides opportunities to practice and prepare for welding certification exams and allows students to explore other industrial skills that are used in a variety of occupations and businesses.