Course Descriptions
Pulaski Technical College will offer the career programs at the Saline County Career Center. These programs are approved by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education and will count toward high school graduation requirements. In some cases, the student can also earn credit toward a Technical Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree at Pulaski Technical College.
Automotive Technology
This is a four semester program that provides students with competencies in four service areas of the Automotive Services Excellence program: brakes, electrical fundamentals, chassis and steering, and engine performance. This is a two year course of study. (Membership in student organization required, $20 per year.)
Prerequisites: Students should be 11th or 12th grade with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 with a “B” or better in mathematics and a reading and writing skills of at least the ninth grade level. It is recommended that the student take Algebra, Physics and Chemistry.
Brakes:
This course prepares students to engage in the diagnosis and repair of brakes. Instruction will include units in hydraulic system diagnosis and repair, drum brake diagnosis and repair, disc brake diagnosis and repair, power assist units diagnosis and repair, and anti-lock brake systems.
Electrical/electronic Systems:
This course prepares students to engage in the diagnosis and repair of electrical/electronic systems. Instruction will include units in general electrical system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and service, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gages, warning devices, and driver information systems diagnosis and repair, horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and repair, and accessories diagnosis and repair.
Engine Performance:
This course prepares students to engage in the diagnosis and repair of engine performance. Instruction will include units in general engine diagnosis, computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair, ignition systems diagnosis and repair, fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair, emissions control systems diagnosis and repair, and engine related service.
Suspension and Steering:
This course prepares individuals to engage in the diagnosis and repair of suspension and steering. Instruction will include units on steering systems diagnosis and repair; suspension systems diagnosis and repair; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair; and wheel and tire diagnosis and repair.
Cosmetology
This program is designed to provide cosmetology education to meet the requirements of government agencies and the skills standards set for entry level cosmetologists and nail technicians. This is a two year course of study.
(The cost for this course is $45, which includes required membership in student organization.)
Prerequisite: Students should be 11th or 12th grade and passed Biology and Algebra I.
Cosmetology I:
An instructional program that prepares the student to begin achieving the basic competencies necessary to begin a program of study in Cosmetology and to begin acquiring the documented hours of instruction as required by the State Board of Cosmetology.
Cosmetology II:
This course allows for continuation toward the 1500 hours of training and instruction required to be eligible for the State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have completed approximately one-third of the complete cosmetology program of study required for licensure. With immediate full time enrollment after this course in a licensed cosmetology school or program of study at Pulaski Technical College, the student should be able to finish all requirements and take the State Board licensure examination within one calendar year.
Medical Professions
Medical Professions is designed to assist students in gaining skills and knowledge needed to become contributing members of the health care community. Courses offered are: Intro to Medical Professions, Medical Terminology, Medical Procedures, and Psychology.
This is a one year course of study. (Membership in student organization required, $20 per year.)
Prerequisite: Students should be 11th or 12th grade with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 with a “C” or better in Biology.
Recommended: Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology.
Human Behavior and Disorders:
This is a nine-week course that investigates normal and abnormal human behavior. Treatment modalities, medications, and other methods of adjustment of the abnormal behavior will be covered with emphasis on the norms of human behavior as it is seen in our society.
Introduction to Medical Professions:
Experiences in this class are designed to provide students will basic information and skills needed for a career in the health care field. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to the health care field, study skills, and personal qualities. An overview of medical history and events, health care systems, health care careers, medical ethics and legal responsibilities, nutrition and health, human growth and development, processes of disease, and job-seeking skills will be covered.
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology is a nine-week course that assists students in developing the language used for communication in the health care profession. Areas of study include fundamental word structures, terminology for diagnostic and imaging procedures, pharmacology, and general medical terms pertaining to the 12 human body systems.
Human Anatomy and Physiology:
This course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of body systems and the diseases of those systems. The areas of study include the basic structure and physiology of the human body for the following body systems: skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive.
Medical Procedures:
This course is a one-semester course in which helps students develop specific skills needed in the health care profession. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to the care, maintenance, and environment of the patient/client. Record keeping clinical skills, aseptic techniques, safety, first aid/CPR, pharmacology knowledge, and medical mathematics (including computations) are included. If time permits, the student will be able to job shadow in the health care community.
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