On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 75% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
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The content includes but is not limited to broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Automotive industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.
Job Opportunities: Program completer's may be employed in auto dealerships, used car repair, and in any business that repairs or services cars, including parts marketing. During the most recent follow-up survey (2015-16), 80% of the graduates were employed.
Program Costs: The approximate cost for the first semester is $1,600.00 for a full time student.
On-time completion rate for program | 43% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 80% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
Special Considerations: Students enrolled in this program are expected to take the ASE certification exams. The exams are offered in November and March. Secondary students will have to pay for their examination fees. Adult students are pre-paid for most of the appropriate ASE exams. Graduates will be expected to provide their own tools as a condition of employment.
Automotive Service Technology - 1800 Hours
Adult Courses and Clock Hours
The postsecondary occupations and the associated courses included in this program are:
AER0014: Automotive Services Assistor - The content of this course includes equipment skills and safety regulations, maintenance and consumer services.
AER0110: Engine Repair Technician - The focus of this course is engine diagnosis and repair, including cylinder head and valve train, engine block, lubrication and cooling systems.
Adult – 150 clock hours
AER0257: Automatic Transmission And Transaxle Technician - The focus of this course is diagnosis, repair and maintenance of vehicle transmission/transaxle repair.
Adult - 150 clock hours
AER0274: Manual Drivetrain And Axle Technician - Repair and diagnosis of general drive train , clutch, rear axle, ring and pinion gears, and slip differential.
Adult - 150 clock hours.
AER0453: Automotive Suspension And Steering Technician - The content of this course includes front and rear suspensions, wheel alignment, steering systems, wheel and time diagnosis and repair.
AER0418: Automotive Brake System Technician - Break diagnosis and repair are the focus of this course, including disc and drum brakes and power assist units. Miscellaneous diagnosis and repair of wheel bearings, parking brakes, and anti-lock brake systems.
AER0360: Auto Electrical/Electronic System Technician - Diagnosing/troubleshooting electrical/electron components is the focus of this course, including batteries, starting system, charging systems, lighting systems, gauges, warning devices, information systems, horn, and wiper/washer repair.
AER0172: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician - Diagnosis and repair of a/c system, refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair of compressor, compressor clutch, evaporator, receiver/drier, condenser, etc.
AER0503: Automotive Engine Performance Technician - General engine diagnosis, proficiency in computerized engine controls and repair, demonstrate proficiency in engine related service.
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1,800
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.
On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 100% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
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
On-time completion rate for program | 67% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 100% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
BCV0401 / BCV0402: Building Construction Technician (2 courses) – In this course, students will install cabinets; prepare and apply finishes to surfaces; install roofing materials; troubleshoot, repair, and install plumbing and electrical systems; maintain, repair and install heating, ventilation, and air-cooling (HVAC) systems; and perform site preparation and maintenance.
Adult Program Number D500100
Program Description: Cosmetology teaches students the practical skills of shampooing, conditioning, scalp treatment, manicuring, facials, make-up, hair cutting, styling, and chemical waving and relaxing. Students receive training in Florida Cosmetology Law, hygiene, and customer relations. Management and business ownership skills are presented. The minimum grade level required by the state for program completers is 9.0 in reading, 8.0 in language and math.
Job Opportunities: Licensed cosmetologists are employed in salons and in specialty careers such as nail technicians and estheticians. During the most recent follow-up survey (2015-16), 85% of the graduates were employed.
On-time completion rate for program | 75% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 85% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
Licensure: Upon successful completion of the Cosmetology Program, students must apply to take the Cosmetology state certification exam. Based on the most recent information available (2015-2016), 93% of the program completers passed the LICENSURE exam.
Adult Program Number: N900100
Dietary managers help plan and prepare nutritious meals for hospitals, long-term facilities, schools, and a host of other food service operations. With elevated skills gained from this program at RIVEROAK Technical College, you can earn a certificate that qualifies you for more advanced positions, better pay and increased long-term opportunities to continue your education and advancement in the food service industry. RTC’s program is primarily designed for food services employees working in health care facilities who have leadership and management potential.
As part of the certificate program, you’ll complete 150 hours of classroom work, along with another 150 hours of on-the-job experience where you’ll be supervised by a qualified specialist, called a preceptor.
These specialist check assignments, evaluate your performance and write a letter of recommendation prior to the end of the course.
Program Cost: Approximate cost for this program is $1,600.
Program Content:
The content includes but is not limited to facility planning for sanitation and safety; selection and supervision of equipment and supplies; application of principles of nutrition to diets and menus; cost planning and quality control; supervision of food preparation; evaluation of food quality, portion size and diet accuracy; supervision and in-service training of dietary personnel, personnel management, and employability and communication skills. Students are prepared to utilize nutritional knowledge in preparing food and in serving individuals with specific dietary needs under the supervision of a registered dietitian.
These classes are required for all Dietary Manager Program students:
Sanitation/ServSafe - 12 hours
Preparation and Service of Modified Diets - 17.5 hours
Meal Service - 12 hours
Food Preparation Principles - 15 hours
Food Preparation/Production Laboratory - 24 hours
Foodservice Management - 20 hours
Foodservice Safety - 8 hours
Nutrition Care Planning – 17.5 hours
Budgets, Purchasing & Inventory Control - 10 hours
Resource Management – 12.5 hours
SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE
The Field Experiences are reality-oriented learning activities scheduled to coordinate with classroom experience outside the school classroom. The supervised Field Experience consists of four independent study modules, each of which contains a series of experiences to be completed in the student’s facility.
The four field experience modules are:
Foodservice Sanitation - 28 hours
Nutrition - 55 hours
Management of Foodservice Operations- 29 hours
Human Resource Management - 38 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.
On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 100% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
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.
Adult Program Number: 1460312 Total Clock Hours: 1,200
Secondary Program Number: 8727200
Total Credit Hours: 8
The Electricity program prepares students for employment as electrician helpers as well as residential and commercial electricians. Classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications teach students the correct installation and maintenance of electrical wiring and equipment involving motors, motor controls, and power and lighting systems in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The minimum state required TABE grade level score for program completers is 9.0 in reading, language, and math.
Job Opportunities: Graduates of this program have entry level skills to work in fields including electrician helper, residential electrician, and commercial electrician.
On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 100% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
Program Costs: The approximate cost of this program is $3,850.
BCV0603 Electrician’s Helper - 300 hours
BCV0640 Residential Electrician - 450 hours
BV0652 Commercial Electrician - 450 hours
On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 100% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED = 0 | NA |
On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 80% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, you are being notified that effective July 1, 2009, health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant has been:
1. Convicted or plead guilty or nolo contender to a felony violation of: chapters 409, 817, or 893, Florida Statutes; or 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 or 42 U.S. C. ss. 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any probation or please ended more than 15 years prior to the application.
2. Terminated for cause from Florida Medicaid Program (unless the applicant has been in good standing for the most recent five years).
3. Terminated for cause by any other State Medicaid Program or the Medicare Program (unless the termination was at least 20 years prior to the date of the application and the applicant has been in good standing with the program for the most recent five years).
Adult Program Number H170500
Program Description: This program is designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for employment in a pharmacy. Program graduates will be able to perform a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs according to standard procedures and laws under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Program Requirements: Students must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. A criminal background check and drug screen are required.
Program Cost: The approximate cost and fees for this program are $5,000. Adult Course and Clock Hours. Students will be responsible for the payment of a background check, physical, PPD, and Hepatitis B immunizations.
On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 100% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
HSC0003: Basic Healthcare Worker — The content of this course includes topics such as, health care systems, occupations, ethics, legal issues, emergency situations, infection control procedures, and blood borne diseases.
Adult - 90 clock hours
PTN0084: Pharmacy Technician 1 – The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic pharmaceutical chemistry and drug classification as it relates to the human physiology, perform clerical duties and identify medical and legal considerations.
Adult – 360 clock hours
PTN0085: Pharmacy Technician 2 – The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic pharmaceutical chemistry and drug classification as it relates to the human physiology, perform clerical duties and identify medical and legal considerations.
Adult – 300 clock hours
PTN0086: Pharmacy Technician 3 – The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of inventory control, initiate measurement and calculating techniques as it relates to community practice.
Adult – 300 clock hours
Adult Program Number H170605
Practical Nursing provides training for employment in the health industry. Graduates will have successfully completed courses in caring for medical and surgical patients. Included in the program are courses designed to instruct students in the care of convalescent, physically challenged, and rehabilitative physical and/or mental patients. Instruction is also given for pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric clients. The graduate has a thorough understanding of body structure and function, nutrition, medication, life span, diseases and disorders, community health, CPR, and first aid. Throughout the program the nursing process is integrated and the concept of life long learning is stressed. This program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing and prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-PN License Examination. Due to program length, only day classes are available.
Job Opportunities: Employment opportunities include hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, doctor’s offices, and home health agencies. During the most recent follow-up survey, 100% of the graduates were employed.
On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 100% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
Licensure: This program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing and prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-PN License Examination. Based on the most recent information available, 83% of the program completers passed the LICENSURE exam. Applicants to the PN program are required to take the TABE test. The minimum grade level required by the state for program completers is 11.0 in reading, language, and math.
Adult Program Number N100500
Secondary Program Number 8800500
This program uses the curriculum of the National Restaurant Association called ProStart. Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts prepares students for employment as bakers and cooks (short order, restaurant, institutional, specialty, and food courts). The areas of study include food storage; serving and preparation; management; public relations; and use, care, and maintenance of commercial food preparation equipment. The minimum grade level required by the state for program completers is 9.0 in reading, language, and math.
Job Opportunities: Commercial cooks and bakers are part of the food service industry which is one of the largest employers in the U.S. The demand for trained individuals in the food preparation industry is constantly increasing. This program prepares students for entry level occupations in restaurants, institutions, cafeterias, and fast food. During the most recent follow-up survey (2015-2016), 85% of the graduates were employed.
On-time completion rate for program | 75% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 85% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
Adult Program Number: H170211
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.
On-time completion rate for program | 100% | |
Placement rate for students completing program | 100% | |
Median Loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED | NA |
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.
Adult Program Number: J400400
Secondary Program Number: 9204400
The welding program covers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the variety of occupations in the welding industry. The minimum grade level on TABE scores required by the state for program completers is 9.0 in reading, language, and math.
This program provides rigorous content containing high academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills required to prepare the student for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster. This training includes the use of blueprints, use of gases and welding processes. The course includes instruction in techniques of oxyacetylene cutting as well as shielded metal and gas metal arc welding, flux core welding, and pipe welding.
Career Opportunities: The demand for welders is good in Florida with an average annual salary of $41,000.
Program Costs: The approximate cost of this program is $3,600.
Total Clock Hours: 1,050
Total Credit Hours: 5
Program Requirements:
PMT0070 Welder Assistant 1 150 hours
PMT0071 Welder Assistant 2 150 hours
PMT0072 Welder, SMAW 1 150 hours
PMT0073 Welder, SMAW 2 150 hours
PMT0074 Welder 450 hours