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A+ Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that certifies the competency of entry-level (6 months experience) computer service technicians. Major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications back the program. A+ certification signifies that the certified individual possesses the knowledge and skills essential for a successful entry-level (6 months experience) computer service technician, as defined by experts from companies across the industry. The A+ Training course at Austin Community College is a 128-hour Two Part program including lecture, labs, and exam preparation. The course will prepare students for the CompTIA A+ Essentials certification examination. Prerequisite: A desire to learn. Required textbook: Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102) 6th Edition, ISBN-13: 9781264712748, ISBN 10: 126471274X.
Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Combined with college credit PLAB-1323.
Enables students to synthesize knowledge, apply skills in a clinical setting, and develop experience managing workflow. In this capstone course, students integrate skills, knowledge and abilities acquired in all massage technique courses as they perform massage at an on campus practicum site. Students will be under the direct supervision is provided by a licensed massage therapy instructor on the staff at Austin Community College Locations. Meets the minimum 50-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Text for this class is the Student Internship Handbook provided in class. Online HIPAA required. Visit www.austincc.edu/hipaa/training/health_science_hipaa.php. Prerequisites: MSSG-1011, MSSG-1005, MSSG-1007, MSSG-1009, MSSG-1013 MSSG-2011, MSSG-2013, and MSSG-2014.
Instruction in the intermediate techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. Prerequisites: BSKX-5047 or DANC-1247 or instructor approval. Integrated with credit DANC-2247. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
This course is an introduction to the professions of translation and interpreting. It is intended for individuals who are fluent in a foreign language and interested in putting their language skills to work. It offers an overview of the translation and interpreting professions and defines the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary to work successfully as a translator or interpreter. Students also gain an awareness of the general problems involved in translating and interpreting.
Continuation of CHIN 1411 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. This course fosters deeper understanding of Chinese-speaking people through cultural comparison and development of written and spoken communication. Prerequisite: Students must have completed a first semester college Chinese course of at least four semester hours with a grade of C or better, or have equivalent credit by examination.
An overview of causes and consequences of substance related and addictive disorders, the major drug classifications and the counselor's code of ethics. Integrated with college credit DAAC-1319.