Brick and Block Masonry prepares students for employment or advanced training in the brick and block masonry industry. The minimum grade level required by the state for program completers is 8.0 in reading, 8.0 in language, and 9.0 in math. This program is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and offers industry certification.

Job Opportunities: Students in this program are often placed on the job before completing the pro- gram to increase their speed and efficiency in actual construction situations. During the most recent follow-up survey (2015-2016), 100% of the graduates were employed.

Program Costs: The approximate cost for this program is approximately $2,100 per semester. The approximate cost for three semesters is $5,200. Most students are ready for entry level employment after one semester but may remain in the program to complete instruction if needed.

Adult Courses and Clock Hours

TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 1,650

The occupations and the associated courses included in this program are:

BCV0330: Masonry Tender – This course provides competencies essential to the masonry industry including knowledge and skills related to safety practices, the use of hand tools, the selection and mixing of mortars and concrete, and brick and block laying. Content also includes properties, characteristics, and uses of brick and concrete block, bonding, methods of masonry practices, masonry cleaning, scaffolding, communication, and computer use.

Adult – 450 clock hours

BCV0360: Bricklayer Helper – This course provides competencies in construction drawings and specifications and in building layout. The course also provides an in-depth study of foundation building, materials and cost estimations, and power equipment operations.

Adult – 300 clock hours

BCV0362 / BCV0363: Brick Mason (2 courses) – Students in this course will perform production skills and demonstrate proficiency in laying brick and block. Out-of-school work experiences are strongly encouraged to increase productivity.

Adult – 900 clock hours

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for entry level through the Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC) for employment. Students who complete Occupational Completion Point A of the ECE program and pass the required Department of Children and Families (DCF) exams with a score of 70 or better will have completed the DCF 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training. Students who complete the ECE program and meet all other requirements for the Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC) as outlined in the Student Guidelines can be awarded the ECPC. The program consists of 600 hours (120 hours of classroom instruction and 480 hours of direct work with children) with four occupational completion points which results in the issuance of a Florida Department of Education Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC). The DOE ECPC is a Preschool specialization and is to the equivalent to National CDA.

Job Opportunities: Early Childhood Education (ECE) includes the required training for entry level workers leading to the Florida Department of Education Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC). The ECE program is divided into 4 occupational completion points which represent occupations within the industry. Graduates of this program have completed the state equivalent requirements for ECPC and may work in child care facilities as a child care teacher, VPK teacher, or as a child care development specialist. During the most recent follow-up survey (2015-16), 100% of graduates were employed.

Program Costs: The approximate cost for 600 clock hours of instruction, including tuition, books, liability insurance, and laboratory use fees is approximately $3,000. Additional tuition and fees may be required for students seeking ECPC certification, including the fees for the DCG 40-hour course and exam.

Special Admission Requirements: A student interested in enrolling in the Early Childhood Education program who does not have a diploma must also enroll in a high school/GED diploma program to be admitted into this program. Graduates of the program must have a GED or high school diploma to become ECPC eligible.

The minimum grade levels required by the state for this postsecondary adult vocational program are 9.0 in reading, language, and math, as evidenced by a TABE test. If a student has scored a 7.0 grade level or better, the student can begin the program but may not complete it until the required 9.0 grade level has been achieved. If the student scores below 7.0, the student will be temporarily assigned to the RTC Learning Resource Center to remediate and upgrade skills.

Students who enroll in the evening program must be employed or must volunteer in a child care setting a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Special Considerations: Florida Department of Children and Family Services requires all child care employees to complete a Level II Background Screening.

Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) are responsible for providing an optimal surgical environment for the patient. CST’s are integral members of the surgical team who work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel-delivering patient care before, during and after surgery. Scrub, circulating and assisting surgical technologists have primary responsibility for maintaining the sterileeld, being constantly vigilant that all members of the team adhere to sterile techniques. The CST also handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The CST also circulates the operating room and monitors conditions and constantly assesses the needs of the patient and the surgical team.

Job Opportunities: Employment opportunities include hospitals, operating rooms, central sup- ply and purchasing, evaluating surgical products, and representatives for medical product companies. During the most recent follow-up survey (2017-2018), 100% of the graduates were employed.

Licensure: This program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP). The program prepares graduates to take the National Board of Surgical Technologist exam to become a Certified Surgical Technologist.

Program Costs: Students will be responsible for the payment of background checks and drug screening as well as exam costs. Approximate cost for this program is $5,800. This estimation of fees does not include costs incurred such as a physical and Hepatitis B immunizations.

Special Admission Requirements: All health occupation programs have special admission requirements. Individual application forms can be acquired from Student Services. Applications are accepted from mid- March through mid-June of each year with classes starting in August. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED diploma. All applications are screened by the Surgical Technology entrance committee and students are admitted based on a point system. Interviews and essays are part of the point system. Prospective students must have a clear FDLE criminal background check. The list of felonies and misdemeanors that would exclude a student are listed below. (NOTE: If adjudication is withheld on a disqualifying offense, it is disqualifying. Some of the disqualifying offenses are misdemeanors and some are felonies. A DUI offense will also disqualify a student.)

To meet the requirements of the program, the following units of instruction are covered over three semesters (12 months). 

Total Clock Hours: 1,330

HSC003 Healthcare Support Worker - The Health Science Core is a core of basic knowledge necessary for any health occupations career. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations, professional ethics and legal responsibilities; apply wellness and disease concepts; health safety, and environmental management systems; emergencies; technology; and blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.

Adult – 90 clock hours

STS0015 Central Supply -The student will demonstrate skills in apply the principles of medical/surgical asepsis; infection control using CDC guidelines; equipment and supply inspection; decontamination; identify instruments, supply and distribution; labeling; and inventory. Simulated Labs, anatomy, medical terminology, and micro- biology are also included.

Adult - 210 clock hours 

STS0010 Surgical Technologist 1 - The surgical technology student will use communication and inter- personal skills; demonstrate understanding of microbiology, anatomy and physiology, asepsis, inflectional control techniques, physics, robotics, pharmacology, anesthesia, simulated labs, and how these sciences relate to surgical procedures.

Adult - 343 clock hours

STS0011 Surgical Technologist 2 - The student will be able to perform patient care procedures related to the surgical environment and methods for meeting patient’s needs. Including but not limited to patient transfer/transportation techniques used in the operating room; positioning and restraining patient for surgery; ground patient and connecting to electro surgical cautery unit; prepare operative site; identify steps for Foley catheter, applying sterile dressing and bandage. The student will also be able to select instruments; measure and pour solutions; perform surgical scrub, drape, and gown, demonstrate techniques of disinfection and sterilization, prepare specimens for lab, and apply safe patient care practices in surgery and knowledge of a variety of surgeries.

Adult - 343 clock hours

STS0012 Surgical Technologist 3 - The student will be able to in a clinical environment, assist with surgical procedures; identify preoperative diagnosis, complications, and pathology relating to specific surgical procedures; list and describe types of incisions and would closures, identify instruments, equipment and supplies for any surgical procedures. The student will demonstrate understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities specific to surgical technology. The student will be able to state methods, standards, and aids of legal responsibilities and to explain job requirements as well as provide health care within the ethical/legal framework of the job description.