Wichita Area Technical College

Wichita Area Technical College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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• Health & Medical Services

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  • Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician See more Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician Schools or Online Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician School Degree Programs
    • Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record and analyze data. Includes instruction in general laboratory procedures and skills; laboratory mathematics; medical computer applications; interpersonal and communications skills; and the basic principles of hematology; medical microbiology; immunohematology; immunology; clinical chemistry, and urinalysis. See more Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician Schools or Online Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician School Degree Programs

• Skilled Trades

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  • Mechanic/Repair Trades See more Mechanic/Repair Trades Schools or Online Mechanic/Repair Trades School Degree Programs
    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

      The two year Automobile Technician program teaches individuals to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Systems covered in this program include brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. See more Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools or Online Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

• Technician Careers

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  • Engineering Technology See more Engineering Technology Schools or Online Engineering Technology School Degree Programs
    • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. See more Drafting and Design Technology/Technician Schools or Online Drafting and Design Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

    • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. See more Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Schools or Online Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

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• Health & Medical Services

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  • Dentistry Support Services See more Dentistry Support Services Schools or Online Dentistry Support Services School Degree Programs
    • Dental Assisting/Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. See more Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools or Online Dental Assisting/Assistant School Degree Programs

  • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more Diagnostic & Treatment Technician Schools or Online Diagnostic & Treatment Technician School Degree Programs
    • Surgical Technologist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing. See more Surgical Technologist Schools or Online Surgical Technologist School Degree Programs

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services See more Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Schools or Online Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services School Degree Programs
    • Dietitian Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals to assist registered dietitians in planning, preparing and serving meals to individuals with specific dietary needs. Includes instruction in equipment use, food preparation, diet regulations, food handling, safety and sanitary standards and administrative techniques and procedures. See more Dietitian Assistant Schools

  • Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies See more Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies Schools
    • Health Aide

      A program that prepares individuals to provide routine care and assistance to patients under the direct supervision of other health care professionals, and/or to perform routine maintenance and general assistance in health care facilities and laboratories. See more Health Aide Schools

  • Medical Assistant Professions See more Medical Assistant Professions Schools or Online Medical Assistant Professions School Degree Programs
    • Medical/Clinical Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See more Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Medical/Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs

    • Clinical Assistant See more Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs
  • Nursing See more Nursing Schools or Online Nursing School Degree Programs
    • Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)

      A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment. See more Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) Schools or Online Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) School Degree Programs

• Skilled Trades

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  • Construction Trades See more Construction Trades Schools or Online Construction Trades School Degree Programs
    • Carpentry/Carpenter

      This technical program teaches the knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Carpentry students are instructed in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards. See more Carpentry/Carpenter Schools or Online Carpentry/Carpenter School Degree Programs

  • Mechanic/Repair Trades See more Mechanic/Repair Trades Schools or Online Mechanic/Repair Trades School Degree Programs
    • Aircraft Maintenance

      Students in this program learn the technical knowledge and skills required to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. This program includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units. See more Aircraft Maintenance Schools

    • Autobody Repair

      Autobody programs typically last two years and teach students all the necessary knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish the external features of automobiles. Autobody students receive instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. See more Autobody Repair Schools or Online Autobody Repair School Degree Programs

    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

      The two year Automobile Technician program teaches individuals to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Systems covered in this program include brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. See more Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools or Online Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

    • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. See more Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools or Online Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

    • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. See more Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Schools or Online Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) School Degree Programs

  • Precision Production Trades See more Precision Production Trades Schools or Online Precision Production Trades School Degree Programs
    • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treated, cut, twisted, pressed, fused, stamped or worked. See more Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools or Online Machine Tool Technology/Machinist School Degree Programs

    • Other Woodworking

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    • Welding Technology/Welder

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards. See more Welding Technology/Welder Schools

• Technician Careers

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  • Engineering Technology See more Engineering Technology Schools or Online Engineering Technology School Degree Programs
    • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. See more Drafting and Design Technology/Technician Schools or Online Drafting and Design Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

    • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. See more Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Schools or Online Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

• Transportation Careers

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  • Ground Transportation See more Ground Transportation Schools or Online Ground Transportation School Degree Programs
    • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo or passengers; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying load against shipping papers; arranging transportation for personnel; and keeping records of receipts and fares. See more Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation Schools or Online Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation School Degree Programs