Workforce Equity Initiative

Total Program Credits: 9

The A+ Microcomputer Technician certificate is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position in the growing specialty of PC technical support. The courses parallel CompTIA’s A+ exam objectives.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

• describe the hardware and software components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions;
• repair and replace hardware components to fix problems with client PCs;
• install and configure Windows client operating system to prepare it for use;
• describe LAN/WAN topologies, protocols and terminology needed to design, configure and maintain a network;
• design and install a LAN to allow computers to communicate and share data; and
• design network security to provide users appropriate access and protection against intrusions.

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If you're determined and dedicated to make a difference in the lives of others, Triton's Administrative Assistant program can put you on that path. Administrative Assistants fulfill essential roles in a variety of industries, including large businesses, legal offices, and even some medical offices. Triton's program will prepare you for day-to-day responsibilities ranging from crafting important office correspondence to managing multiple executive schedules to representing your organization with customers, all while keeping offices running smoothly.

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Dispensary Technicians work in cannabis dispensaries, performing day to day operations, and work with customers to find the best products that suit their need. This certificate is useful for individuals planning to enter the cannabis industry. In addition to history, policy and laws related to cannabis, the certificate presents best practices in cannabis dispensary operations, and cannabis therapeutics. Students will also learn about the importance of advocacy within the cannabis industry. 

Learning objectives:

• Operations Management
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Dispensary Layout
• Highlights of Dispensary Rooms and Product Packaging
• Highlights of Auditing and Transfer Diversity and “isms” in the industry

Spring 2023 Course Schedule:

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Administrative Aspects

• The History of Dentistry and Dental Assisting
• Introduction to the Dental Office
• The Legal Aspects of Dentistry and Dental Assisting
• Policies and Guidelines

Clinical Aspects

• Introduction to Oral Anatomy
• Dental Operatory
• Dental Equipment, Operation and Maintenance
• Introduction to Tooth Structure
• Primary and Permanent Teeth
• The Oral Cavity and Related Structures
• Proper Patient Positioning
• Dental Hand-Pieces
• Dental Anesthesia
• Sterilization
• Maintaining Sterility and Asepsis and Other Areas

Spring 2023
HTH E31 101
February 7 to April 20, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H126

Dialysis Technician

Key areas and topics include:

• Principles of dialysis and skills necessary to give safe and effective care to the individual undergoing dialysis treatments
• Understanding the process of operating dialysis equipment and alternate dialysis procedures
• Assess any complications with an understanding of the problem and techniques to address the concern
• Effective patient communication and support

Spring 2023
HTH E08 101
February 7 to April 20, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Loyola Outpatient Dialysis Center or H Building, Room H124, (subject to change)

Educational Requirements:
High school or equivalent

Key areas and topics include:

• Role of the EKG technician
• Function of the EKG Department in a variety of settings (hospital, clinic, office, mobile service)
• Introduction to medical terminology
• Medical terminology related to electrocardiography
• Care and safety of patients, medical and legal aspects
• Anatomy of the heart and conduction system
• Circulation of the heart and blood vessels
• Electrical conduction system of the heart
• Cardiac cycle (electric system)
• EKG Strip Analysis (P, Q, R, S, T Wave Form Interpretation)
• Normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia
• Basic EKG interpretation, sinus rhythm and ventricular rhythms, asystole, example rhythm recognizing
• Artifacts; troubleshooting, tracing problems
• Practice EKG strips, EKG rhythms
• Preparing a patient for EKG 

Upon successful completion of the EKG Technician Program, students will be eligible to sit for the Certification Exam. The NHA certification exam fee is not included in tuition and fees.

Spring 2023
HTH E38 101
February 6 to April 19, 2023
Mondays & Wednesdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H125

When you have training in Engineering CAD technology, there are lots of ways to put your diverse skillset to use. Triton's CAD technology program provides hands-on experience with the industry's most advanced 2D and 3D CAD applications.

Explore product design in a collaborative setting. Flex your problem-solving skills. And broaden your drafting skills with coursework spanning structural, electrical and architectural drafting.

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Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Key areas and topics include:

• Fundamentals of Health Information Technology
• Clinical Classification Systems
• Practice Management Program 
• CPT Coding
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• ICD-10-CM Coding for Physicians 
• Billing in Physician Offices
• Clinical Reimbursement Methodologies
• Legal and Qualitative Aspects of Health Information

Management of Health Information

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Optical Assistants are professionals who work alongside optometrists or ophthalmologists. The Optician training program prepares students to enter a growing profession in a variety of eye care settings and to sit for the National Opticianry Competency Exam (NOCE) offered through the American Board of Opticianry (ABO). Students will learn how to assist with vision tests, demonstrate patient care for contact lenses, administrative tasks and patient records. Students will also gain experience with contact lenses fitting.

Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the optician field is expected to grow 4 percent from 2019-2029, which is faster than the average for all occupations. An aging population and increasing rates of chronic disease are expected to lead to greater demand for corrective eyewear. Salaries vary depending on experience, hours, and location.

Median annual wage of opticians was $37,840 in May 2019.

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or GED education

Spring 2023
HTH E70 301
February 6 to May 3, 2023
Mondays and Wednesdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Ophthalmology Lab, Room H129

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent. Since pharmacy technicians interact daily with co-workers, patients and health care professionals, good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. It is recommended that students take the math placement exam to ensure their ability to do basic college math. 

Key areas and topics include:

• Compounding (measuring, weighing and mixing) medicinal drugs
• Preparing and labeling medicines
• Filling bottles and capsules with the correct quantity of medicine
• Issuing medicines to customers
• Stocking and taking inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Maintaining patients' medication profiles on computerized or written records or forms
• Filling orders for unit doses and pre-packaged pharmaceuticals
• Preparing insurance claim forms

Spring 2023
Morning Session
February 6 to April 10, 2023
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
H Building, Room H126

Evening Session
February 7 to May 9, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H126

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Key topics and procedures include:

• Explain basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Define "standard precautions" and apply its principles to all procedures
• Practice the use of medical terminology relating to the circulatory system
• List methods of client and specimen identification
• Describe proper bedside manner and how to prepare the client for venipuncture collection
• Identify locations on the human body appropriate for venipuncture collection
• Perform venipuncture by sterile needle and syringe, butterfly or the vacuum method
• Perform skin punctures to obtain capillary blood specimens
• Outline post-puncture care of the client
• Prepare blood specimens for the laboratory
• List potential pre-analytical sources of specimen error
• Explain the potential risks and complications of the venipuncture procedure
• Describe the role of quality assurance in the practice of phlebotomy
• Discuss the scope of practice of the certified phlebotomy technician
• Outline the process of application for state certification

Spring 2023
Morning Session
IHP E05 301
February 6 to May 1, 2023
Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays
9 a.m. to noon
H Building, Room H-126

Evening Session
IHP E05 302
February 17 to May 5, 2023
Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H-126

IHP E05 305
January 17 to April 11, 2023
Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H-128

Key areas and topics include:

• Introduction to physical therapy; history and evolution of physical therapy; role of the PT aide in the rehabilitation team
• Ethical and legal issues affecting the physical therapy aide
• Parts and types of effective communication
• Abbreviations and medical terminology
• Anatomical positions; structures of the musculoskeletal system and function of each (bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, muscles, joints)
• Basic anatomy
• Range of motion exercises
• Ambulation and gait training
• Measuring vital signs; disorders of the circulatory
• Strengthening and exercise
• Types of physical therapy modalities
• Stretching and direction of movement
• Common anatomical injuries and the associated modalities

Students will also perform and be evaluated on common clinical skills necessary to function as a physical therapy aide, including patient positioning, and transfer, use of transfer belt, ambulation using crutches/walker and cane, range of motion exercises and obtaining accurate vital signs.

Spring 2023
HTH E34 101
February 6 to April 12, 2023
Mondays and Wednesdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H124

When you pursue a career in welding, the opportunities are endless. Triton College graduates are highly sought-after to fill positions in a host of industries across the country.

In Triton's Welding program, you'll soak in the theories and perfect the techniques you need to rise to the top of your field. Working in industry-driven labs with the latest technology at your fingertips and expert faculty leading the way, you'll be real-world ready for all the opportunities that await.

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