TECH PREP COURSES
& APPLICATION TO COLLEGE PROGRAM

Course Descriptions

ACCPT 101 - BASIC ACCOUNTING I (3 CR.)
Accounting principles and bookkeeping cycle for a service business,
including journals, ledgers, adjustments, financial statements, banking
activities, and payroll procedures. Ten key and computer applications are
included.

ACCPT 102 - BASIC ACCOUNTING II (3 CR.)
Continuation of ACCPT 101 with emphasis on merchandising accounting
using specialized journals. Computer applications are included.
Pre-requisite: ACCPT 101 or equivalent.

AHLTH 130 - INTRODUCTION TO ALLIED HEALTH (2 CR.)
This course introduces students to careers in health care. Course content includes: characteristics of health care personnel, personal assessment as a health care worker, levels of education required for various occupations,
certification, and licensing, health care systems, health care terms, philosophy and continuity of care, overview of medical law and ethics, employment rights and responsibilities, current issues and trends in health care, and legislative and economic influences in the delivery of health care services.

AHLTH 139 - NURSING ASSISTANT (3 CR.)
Classroom and clinical instruction involving the roles and responsibilities of providing basic nursing care to clients. Successful completion qualifies the student to take the Nursing Assistant skills and written examinations, which are required for placement on the Idaho Nursing Assistant Registry.

AHLTH 172  DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES VISIONS  (1 credit) - This course trains those who provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities.  Topics covered include ethics, positive behaviors, health and safety, personal growth, and roles of clients, care giver and family.

ECDPT 296 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM (1-6 CR.)
Provides the student with a hands-on experience to work with children,
parents, and co-workers in a positive professional manner and an opportunity to apply skills learned in class. Repeatable class.

CITPT 102 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERIZED TEN-KEY (1 CR.)
Build speed and accuracy using the numeric keypad on a computer.
Develops data entry skills based on industry standards. This is a self-paced
course that does not meet regularly with the instructor.

MTHPT 103 - Applied Mathematics (3 cr.)
Focuses on problem-solving techniques, estimating, measuring, geometry, data handling, simple statistics, and the use of algebraic formulas to solve problems in workplace settings.

GENMC 101 SHOP PRACTICES (2 credits) -  Instruction in shop safety, identification and use of hand tools,use of special mechanical tools, and metric and English measurement. 

GENMC 126 - SAFETY (2 CR.)
General principles needed to foster a safe attitude and work environment.
Topics covered include hazardous materials, safe use of equipment and
tools, and an introduction to the occupation, health and safety concerns in
the work place. Students are required to take first aid and CPR training.

AMFTI 111 - INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING (3 CR.)
This course is designed to impart technical knowledge and skills for the
use of manufacturing equipment and procedures. The knowledge and
skills mastered in this class are an introduction to design and production
in the manufacturing process. Material covered will include:
Principles of manufacturing, manufacturing materials, an introduction to
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), along with Federal and state
OSHA requirements. Production and general properties of common engineering materials such as iron, steel, zinc, copper, aluminum, and plastics; the fundamentals of material processing such as powder metallurgy, hot and cold forming and shearing; and the basic surface protection processes such as cleaning, painting, and plating.

MEDPT 172 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (4 CR.)
This course provides students with a working knowledge of the language of
medicine. This includes combining of roots, prefixes, and suffixes to form
medical terms; linking medical terms, anatomy, and physiology to the office
processes encountered in a medical facility.

PITPT 131 - OFFSET PRESS I (7 CR.)
Introductory offset presswork and pressroom procedures, including feeding
and delivery systems, press adjustments, chemistry, papers, and ink.

PTOBT 122  BASIC STRIPPING AND PLATEMAKING (5 credits) -  This course covers basic film assembly and plate-making techniques including various methods of registration, contacting and proofing.

WRPPT 200 - WORD PROCESSING (1-6 CR.)
Use word processing functions to format documents according to current
business standards, placing emphasis on formatting letters, memo, tables,
reports, and other business documents which include graphics and other
design enhancements. Continue building keyboarding speed and accuracy
with each credit. Earn one credit for each level of competency achieved.
Upon completion, student will have performed all skills required for
MOUS certification. Pre-requisite: WRPPT 100 or equivalent. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

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