All Courses

RBM 2020 - Legends, Symbols, and Drawing

• Recognize the plumbing symbols and abbreviations used in architectural drawings. 

• Recognize and interpret various kinds of plans. 

• Take dimensions off drawings in inches and feet. 

• Scale drawings using either an architect’s scale or a rule. 

RBM 2030 - Installing Water Supply Systems

• List the types of wells and explain their construction. 

• Describe the construction and operation of various types of water pumps.

• Explain the purpose and operation of a pressure tank. 

Water Treatment

• Identify potential water contaminants.

• Describe the devices used to disinfect and treat water. 

• Explain how the water treatment devices operate.

• Explain which of the devices have an effect on each of the contaminants. 

Plumbing Fixtures

• Recognize the materials from which fixtures are manufactured. 

• Identify various fixture types. 

• Make a distinction between different types of toilets. 

Piping Materials and Fittings

• Name the various materials used in pipe and fittings. 

• Suggest appropriate applications for each type of material. 

• Recognize and properly name various fittings and pipes.

• List grades and sizes of pipes and fittings. 

• Interpret markings used on plastic pipe. 

Valves and Meters

• Recognize and name different types of valves and meters. 

• State the application of each type of valve and meter. 

• Illustrate how different types of valves and meters operate. 

Water Heaters

• Become familiar with two basic types of water heating systems used in residences and small commercial buildings. 

• Describe the basic differences in the types of water heaters and how they operate. 

• Demonstrate, with some technical detail, how the controls and heating elements of water heating systems work. 

• Explain the steps for installing a water heater. 

RBM 2040 - Installing Waste Systems

• Describe proper procedures for locating and installing DWV piping systems.

• Explain the operation of a simple septic system.

• Explain the difference between storm sewers and sanitary sewers. 

RBM 2050 - Installing Plumbing Systems

• Describe the size of water supply piping.

• Apply the methods of measuring pipe length between fittings. 

• Utilize the prescribed techniques for working with plastic, copper, galvanized, black iron, and cast-iron, DVW materials. 

• Describe and demonstrate proper installation procedures for each fixture. 

• Identify special tools that are needed to install fixtures, faucets, and appliances. 

• Describe the function and installation of a sump pump. 

RBM 2060 - Plumbing Maintenance & Repair

• Repair DWV systems.

• Troubleshoot DWV systems. 

• Troubleshoot water supply systems. 

• Repair water supply systems. 

RBM 3010 - Safety, Power, and Hand Tools

• Identify three items to check before operating tools or machines. 

• Practice safe procedures for using tools and machines in the wood shop.

• Understand and explain why ground fault circuit interrupters are important. 

RBM 3020 - Construction Materials

• Name several uses of wood and wood products. 

• Identify two methods of harvesting trees. 

• Describe the process of changing logs into lumber. 

• Describe the process for seasoning lumber. 

• Understand/utilize the parameters for grading lumber.

RBM 3030 - Energy Conserve & Weatherize

• Understand window basics and efficiency.
• Installing new windows and replacement windows.
• Fitting and attaching storm doors and screens.
• Installing weatherproofing.
• Fitting and mounting exterior doors.
• Installing insulation.

RBM 3040 - Basic Carpentry Repair

• Repair/replace floors and stairs.
• Repair/replace walls and ceilings.
• Repair/Replace trim work.
• Repair/replace cabinets.
• Repair/replace shelving.

RBM 3050 - Basic Framing

• Layout a building using framing techniques. 

• Know and apply the proper distance between floor joists when framing. 

• Know and apply the proper distance between floor joists when framing. 

• Know and apply the proper distance between ceiling joists and rafters when framing. 

RBM 3060 - Sheetrock Install & Repair

• Know the tools and materials used in sheetrock installation and repair.

• Know and apply the procedure for installing drywall. 

• Utilize the proper procedures to finish panel seams in order to leave a seamless, smooth surface. 

• Know how to finish corners. 

• Understand the procedures and tools for making many different types of repairs to drywall. 

RBM 3070 - Roofing and Roof Repair

• Know the tools and equipment used for roofing and repairing a roof. 

• Be conscious of the design options for roofs, including differences in their durability and cost. 

• Know how to repair/install asphalt shingles.

• Know how to repair/install metal flashing. 

• Know how to repair/install metal roofing. 

RIE 0001 - Worker Characteristic

1.  Attendance    
   1. Attends Class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies)
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character         
   1. Displays loyalty, honestly, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is ask of them.
3. Teamwork       
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance    
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude           
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity    
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills      
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communication           
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation   
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   4. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect            
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RIE 0002 - Worker Characteristic

1.  Attendance    
   1. Attends Class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies)
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character         
   1. Displays loyalty, honestly, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is ask of them.
3. Teamwork       
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance    
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude           
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity    
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills      
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communication           
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation   
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   4. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect            
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RIE 0003 - Worker Characteristic

1.  Attendance    
   1. Attends Class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies)
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character         
   1. Displays loyalty, honestly, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is ask of them.
3. Teamwork       
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance    
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude           
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity    
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills      
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communication           
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation   
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   4. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect            
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RIE 0004 - Worker Characteristic

1.  Attendance    
   1. Attends Class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies)
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character         
   1. Displays loyalty, honestly, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is ask of them.
3. Teamwork       
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance    
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude           
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity    
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills      
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communication           
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation   
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   4. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect            
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RIE 1010 - Electric Safety & Orientation

RIE 1020 - Technology Foundations

Reading

• Reading material such as workplace documents such as messages, emails, letters, directions, signs, bulletins, manuals, policies, contracts, and regulations.
• Using the information read to make job-related decisions and solve problems.
• Identify correct meaning of a word when the word is defined in the reading.
• Identify correct meaning of a word based on how the word is used in passage.
• Identify acronyms, jargons or technical terms that are defined in passage.
• Identify purposes, main idea and/or topics in messages.
• Identify details that support topics in messages.
• Identify needed actions from messages.
• Identify steps, and sub steps, in a set of directions.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions in correct order.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions that include if-then-else statements.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions that include maps, diagrams or floor plans.
• Identify cause and effect in directions.
• Solve problems from troubleshooting directions using cases and effects.
• Apply general reading strategies for reading directions.
• Find information in indexes, tables of contents, and glossaries.

Basic Writing

• Produce writing that consists of complete sentences.
• Exhibit organization of thoughts and ideas.
• Develop writing using proper sentence parts/parts of speech and sentence structure.
• Use punctuation and capitalization appropriately.
• Demonstrate proper use of plural forms for names, compound words and numbers.
• Identify verb tenses and demonstrate using them properly.
• Identify adjectives and adverbs and demonstrate using them properly.
• Identify commonly misspelled words.
• Proofread and edit writing.
• Write structurally, grammatically, and mechanically correct sentences.
• Demonstrate the phases of writing including draft, revision, and final copy.
• Construct an easy-to-follow, logical progression of ideas and information.

Graphic Literacy

• Read, review and interpret simple to more complex graphs, charts (bar, line, & pie), and tables.
• Identify trends and patterns in graphs, charts and/or tables; and locate information in graphs, charts and/or tables.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, diagrams, specifications, and/or work orders/ticketing systems.
• Read and understand various equipment gauges, valves, levels, dials, dashboards, etc. for operation monitoring.
• Follow and understand checklists.
• Practice visualization to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved, rearranged, or newly assembled.
• Demonstrate an understanding of data relationships and comparing trends - variables, dependency, creating summaries, etc.
• Draw conclusions and/or apply data from graphs, charts, and/or tables to specific situations.
• Evaluate information/data to determine compliance with standards.
• Making decisions and solving problems by analyzing information/data and evaluating results.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted.

Applied Mathematics

• Efficiently and accurately solve basic mathematical operations dealing with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Apply basic mathematical operations to applied mathematical situations.
• Apply basic graphing and statistical principals to a technical field.
• Efficiently and accurately solve basic algebraic methods and operations.
• Calculate one- and two-step conversions.
• Calculate averages, simple ratios, proportions and rates using whole numbers and decimals.
• Locate and use appropriate formulas.
• Calculate using mixed units.
• Calculate perimeter and areas of basic shapes.
• Calculate percentage discounts or markups.
• Decide what information, calculations, or unit conversions to use to find the answer to a problem.
• Identify where a mistake occurred in a calculation.
• Solve problems that require mathematical operations using mixed units - ie. 6 feet 2 inches.
• Conversions between standard and metric measurements.
• Able to work multiplication and division with ease. 
• Calculate volume of basic shapes.

RIE 1030 - Ohms Law

RIE 1040 - Circuits

RIE 1050 - Alternating Current

RIE 1060 - Measuring Instruments

RIE 1070 - Trouble Shooting

RIE 2010 - Conduit Bending

RIE 2020 - Blue Print Reading

RIE 2030 - Transformers

RIE 2040 - Single Phase Motors

RIE 2050 - Calculation of Loads

RIE 2060 - Over Current Protection

RIE 2070 - Codes I

RIE 3010 - Wiring Techniques

RIE 3020 - Codes II

RIE 3030 - Solar Photovoltaic

RIE 4010 - Wiring Techniques

RIE 4020 - Industrial Automation

RIE 4030 - Fiber Optics

RIE 4040 - PLCs

RIE 4050 - Three Phase Motors

RIE 4060 - Motor Controls

RIE 4070 - Professionalism

RWP 0001 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3.  Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RWP 0002 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RWP 0003 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RWP 0004 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RWP 0005 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

RWP 1010 - Orientation Safety Alcohol EDU and Haven Training

1. Orientation

• Class rules.
• Attendance policy
• Facilities.

2. Alcohol Safety

• Everfi (online training)

3. Haven Training

• Everfi (online training)

RWP 1020 - Technology Foundations

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Reading

• Reading material such as workplace documents such as messages, emails, letters, directions, signs, bulletins, manuals, policies, contracts, and regulations.
• Using the information read to make job-related decisions and solve problems.
• Identify correct meaning of a word when the word is defined in the reading.
• Identify correct meaning of a word based on how the word is used in passage.
• Identify acronyms, jargons or technical terms that are defined in passage.
• Identify purposes, main idea and/or topics in messages.
• Identify details that support topics in messages.
• Identify needed actions from messages.
• Identify steps, and sub steps, in a set of directions.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions in correct order.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions that include if-then-else statements.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions that include maps, diagrams or floor plans.
• Identify cause and effect in directions.
• Solve problems from troubleshooting directions using cases and effects.
• Apply general reading strategies for reading directions.
• Find information in indexes, tables of contents, and glossaries.

Basic Writing

• Produce writing that consists of complete sentences.
• Exhibit organization of thoughts and ideas.
• Develop writing using proper sentence parts/parts of speech and sentence structure.
• Use punctuation and capitalization appropriately.
• Demonstrate proper use of plural forms for names, compound words and numbers.
• Identify verb tenses and demonstrate using them properly.
• Identify adjectives and adverbs and demonstrate using them properly.
• Identify commonly misspelled words.
• Proofread and edit writing.
• Write structurally, grammatically, and mechanically correct sentences.
• Demonstrate the phases of writing including draft, revision, and final copy.
• Construct an easy-to-follow, logical progression of ideas and information.

Graphic Literacy

• Read, review and interpret simple to more complex graphs, charts (bar, line, & pie), and tables.
• Identify trends and patterns in graphs, charts and/or tables; and locate information in graphs, charts and/or tables.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, diagrams, specifications, and/or work orders/ticketing systems.
• Read and understand various equipment gauges, valves, levels, dials, dashboards, etc. for operation monitoring.
• Follow and understand checklists.
• Practice visualization to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved, rearranged, or newly assembled.
• Demonstrate an understanding of data relationships and comparing trends - variables, dependency, creating summaries, etc.
• Draw conclusions and/or apply data from graphs, charts, and/or tables to specific situations.
• Evaluate information/data to determine compliance with standards.
• Making decisions and solving problems by analyzing information/data and evaluating results.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted.

Applied Mathematics

• Efficiently and accurately solve basic mathematical operations dealing with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Apply basic mathematical operations to applied mathematical situations.
• Apply basic graphing and statistical principals to a technical field.
• Efficiently and accurately solve basic algebraic methods and operations.
• Calculate one- and two-step conversions.
• Calculate averages, simple ratios, proportions and rates using whole numbers and decimals.
• Locate and use appropriate formulas.
• Calculate using mixed units.
• Calculate perimeter and areas of basic shapes.
• Calculate percentage discounts or markups.
• Decide what information, calculations, or unit conversions to use to find the answer to a problem.
• Identify where a mistake occurred in a calculation.
• Solve problems that require mathematical operations using mixed units - ie. 6 feet 2 inches.
• Conversions between standard and metric measurements.
• Able to work multiplication and division with ease. 
• Calculate volume of basic shapes.

RWP 1030 - Safety

• Explain the role that safety plays in the construction crafts.
• Describe the meaning of job-site safety.
• Describe the characteristics of a competent person and a qualified person.
• Explain the appropriate safety precautions to take around common job-site hazards.
• Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Properly don and remove personal protective equipment (safety goggles, hard hat, and personal fall protection).
• Follow the safety procedures required for lifting heavy objects.
• Describe safe behavior on and around ladders and scaffold.
• Explain the importance of hazard communications (HazCom) and material safety data sheets MSMSs).
• Describe fire prevention and firefighting techniques.
• Describe safe work procedures to use around electrical hazards.

RWP 1031 - Electrical Theory

RWP 2011 - Electrical Systems Rough-In

RWP 2012 - Related National Electric Codes and Application to Electrical Systems Rough-In

RWP 3011 - Electrical Systems Final

RWP 3012 - Related National Electric Codes and Application to Electrical Systems Final

RWP 4011 - Introduction to Plumbing

RWP 4012 - Plumbing Systems Rough-In

RWP 4013 - Plumbing Systems Final

RWP 4014 - Related International Plumbing Codes and Application to Plumbing Systems

RWP 5011 - Electrical Licensing Review

RWP 5012 - Plumbing Licensing Review

A. Testing Procedures

• Rest
• How to study
• Test Format

B. Practice Exams

• Dewalt Trainer

RWP 5051 - Internship/Final Project

B. Final Trainer to evaluate hands on skills.

RESP 1121 - Clinical Laboratory Practice - 2

1. Obtain skill competency in common bronchial hygiene therapies.
2. Assemble, troubleshoot and educate patients on common lung expansion therapies.
3. Obtain skill competency in various types of airway management techniques.

RESP 1129 - Introduction to Clinical - 1

1. Assemble and assess the effectiveness of common oxygen therapy devices.
2. Perform and assess the effectiveness of common hyperinflation therapies.
3. Administer and assess the effectiveness of common aerosolized medications.

RESP 1211 - Clinical Laboratory Practice - 1

1. Obtain skill competency in a full patient assessment.
2. Assemble and troubleshoot oxygen and aerosol therapy devices.
3. Proper procedures in administrating aerosolized medications.

RESP 1220 - Introduction to Clinical Practice

1. Perform routine bedside patient assessments and identify any abnormalities and their cause.
2. Perform a comprehensive chart review and formalize the information into a written case presentation.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients and other members of the healthcare team.
4. Demonstrate competency in the administration of nebulizer treatments via various methodologies.
5. Document the initiation of medical gas therapies on patients utilizing nasal cannulas, venture masks, rebreathing masks and high humidity nebulizers.

RESP 1225 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology

1. Identify common indications for each drug presented.
2. Describe the positive and adverse (side) effects of each drug presented.
3. Recommend a specific drug for a give condition and evaluate its effectiveness.

RESP 1310 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

1. Describe and perform a pulmonary assessment of a patient.
2. Analyze pertinent data to reach a pulmonary diagnosis.
3. Recommend appropriate respiratory care interventions.

RESP 1320 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology

1. Describe the neurological control of ventilation.
2. Explain the process of ventilation with a description of those factors that impede normal ventilation.
3. Describe the process of gas exchange and oxygen transport and be able to calculate the indices used to evaluate adequate function.           
4. Interpret arterial blood gas results and explain the role of the urinary and respiratory systems in maintaining acid/base balance.

RESP 1399 - Clinical Internship - 1

1. Select, assemble, and setup medical equipment for proper function and operation.
2. Demonstrate appropriate infection control procedures.
3. Demonstrate competency in the American Heart Association’s standards for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

RESP 1410 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 1

1. Compare and contrast the functions of various Respiratory Care professional organizations.
2. Describe indications for common oxygen therapy devices.
3. Demonstrate basic patient assessment skills.

RESP 1412 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

1.  Explain the structure and function of the pulmonary system, including ventilation and oxygen transport.
2. Explain the structure and function of the heart and circulatory system and renal system.
3. Explain arterial blood gas sample collection techniques, hazards and interpretation of results.

RESP 1420 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 2

1. Demonstrate the use of common lung expansion therapies.
2. Demonstrate the use of common airway clearance therapies.
3. Compare and contrast various types of airway management techniques.

RESP 1430 - Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and Diagnostic Procedures

1. Properly perform an arteriotomy.
2. Describe key elements of arterial blood gas analysis.
3. Interpret arterial blood gas results.

RESP 1440 - Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

1. Demonstrate mechanical ventilator management.
2. Identify ventilator-related protocols using Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
3. Initiate and modify usage of humidification with artificial airways.

RESP 1690 - Respiratory Care Remediation

1. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal and standards of professional respiratory care practice.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication including information technology.
3. Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.

RESP 2120 - Respiratory Care Seminar

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze a question to identify the key components of the question and what is being asked.
2. Competently navigate thru a clinical simulation scenario.
3. Pass a mock therapist multiple choice exam.  

RESP 2171 - Neonatal Laboratory Practice

1. Obtain skill competency in common neonatal oxygen therapies.
2. Assemble and troubleshoot neonatal resuscitation equipment.
3. Obtain skill competency in NRP techniques.

RESP 2230 - Introduction to Critical Care

1. Demonstrate competency in the performance of endotracheal suctioning.
2. Assist with the intubation of patients to include an evaluation of proper tube placement and tube security.
3. Demonstrate competency in the extubation of patients.
4. Demonstrate correct technique in the performance of arterial punctures.

RESP 2290 - Special Topics in Respiratory Care

1. Identify the roles and responsibility of pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation, and home care programs.
2. Discuss ethical healthcare issues in diverse patient populations.
3. Recognize the process for healthcare reimbursements.

RESP 2299 - Clinical Internship - 3

1. Assess neonatal and pediatric ventilator mechanics.
2. Preform electrocardiograms.
3. Demonstrate competency in the American Heart Association’s standards for Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

RESP 2300 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care

1. Describe the physiologic processes that occur after delivery of the newborn to transition to adult circulation.
2. Identify the anatomic alterations of the lungs of various respiratory disorders affecting neonatal and pediatric populations.
3. Demonstrate effective management of common neonatal- and pediatric-related cardiopulmonary disorders.

RESP 2305 - Advanced Respiratory Care Modalities

1. Identify chest radiograph abnormalities.
2. Describe common techniques used to assess mental status.
3. Recognize the interrelationship of nutrition, respiration and pulmonary status.

RESP 2310 - Comprehensive Advanced Cardiac Life Support

1. Interpret EKG rhythms obtained for the most common cardiac emergencies.
2. Distinguish between patients with cardiac ischemia, injury and infarction.
3. Recommend treatment for patients experiencing respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies.
4. Demonstrate competency in the American Heart Association standards for ACLS and PALS.

RESP 2320 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 4

1. Compare and contrast the equipment used to provide respiratory care in the home setting to that used in an acute care facility.
2. Describe the various components of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program.
3. Discuss the indications, hazards and procedure for performance of bronchoscopy assistance.
4. Demonstrate the technique for performance of a pulmonary function study.
5. Interpret the results of a pulmonary function study report.

RESP 2330 - Hemodynamic Monitoring

1. Describe the insertion technique for the flow directed balloon tipped hemodynamic catheter and fluid filled transducer system.
2. State the normal values for the hemodynamic parameters and identify the cardiovascular abnormalities that are indicated when the values are outside the normal range.
3. Identify abnormal electrocardiogram rhythms and the required therapies needed to correct the rhythm.
4. Demonstrate the correct technique for obtaining a 12-lead electrocardiogram.

RESP 2335 - Cardiopulmonary and Laboratory Testing

1. Identify common cardiac rhythms from electrocardiogram strips, evaluate cardiac arrhythmias for life-threatening or benign conditions, and recommend appropriate intervention and treatment for cardiac arrhythmias.
2. Perform basic bedside and explain specialty pulmonary function spirometry according to American Thoracic Society standards and analyze pulmonary function test results to diagnose patients with specific pathologies or conditions such as restrictive, obstructive or mixed pulmonary disorders. 
3. Explain significant of other relevant laboratory testing for respiratory disorders.

RESP 2339 - Introduction to Clinical - 2

1. Correctly and safely perform an arterial puncture.
2. Correctly and safely suction a patient via an artificial airway.

RESP 2341 - Clinical Practice - 2

1. Demonstrate competency in all aspects of airway management.
2. Setup and monitor a patient on mechanical ventilation.
3. Obtain, analyze and interoperate arterial blood gases.

RESP 2350 - Comprehensive Review

1. Develop a plan for reviewing and studying program course material in preparation for national examinations.
2. Obtain a minimum passing score on self-assessment examinations for TMC and clinical simulation exams.

RESP 2370 - Neonatal Respiratory Care

1. Describe the anatomical milestones for the five stages of lung development in the fetus.
2. Describe fetal circulation and be able to explain the processes that must occur during delivery to transition to adult circulation.
3. Discuss the process of resuscitation of the newborn.
4. Describe the pathology, etiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
5. Identify the cyanotic and acyanotic congenital heart abnormalities.

RESP 2430 - Intensive Care Monitoring

1. Identify presented dysrhythmias.
2. Identify common causes for abnormal hemodynamic values.
3. Identify common CXR markings associating abnormalities with presented disease states.
4. Complete ACLS provider training.

RESP 2435 - Arterial Blood Analysis

1. Interpret common arterial blood gas values.
2. Recommend possible therapeutic interventions for specific blood gas values.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of recommended interventions.

RESP 2440 - Mechanical Ventilation

1. Describe common indications for mechanical ventilation.
2. Describe common indications for presented ventilator modes.
3. Describe how changes in lung pathology manifests on a ventilator.

RESP 2442 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing

1. Perform pulmonary function testing.
2. Understand treatment modalities for abnormal test.
3. Setup and troubleshoot testing procedures.

RESP 2444 - Critical Care Practice - 1

1. Complete an adult patient ventilator assessment.
2. Demonstrate competency in all previously learned skills.
3. Determine the adequacy of a patient’s current ventilator parameters, perform a spontaneous breathing trial, and make appropriate recommendations based on collected data.

RESP 2445 - Advanced Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation

1. Demonstrate mechanical ventilator management.
2. Identify ventilator-related protocols using Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
3. Initiate and modify usage of humidification with artificial airways.

RESP 2446 - Comprehensive Review - 1

1. Evaluate data in the patient’s medical record.
2. Demonstrate effective time management during testing.
3. Demonstrate the essential knowledge, skills and abilities required for an entry-level respiratory therapist.

RESP 2449 - Intensive Care Practicum - 1

1. Complete an adult patient-ventilator assessment.
2. Determine the adequacy of a patient’s current ventilator parameters, making appropriate recommendations.
3. Perform a spontaneous breathing trial, SBT, making appropriate recommendations based on collected data.

RESP 2450 - Pulmonary Functions/Seminar

1. Performa a pulmonary function test on a “patient” in the laboratory.
2. Interpret common pulmonary function test results.
3. Obtain a minimum passing score on NBRC styled credentialing exams. 

RESP 2455 - Pediatric Respiratory Care

1. Describe the cardiopulmonary changes that occur after birth.
2. Recommend possible therapeutic interventions for each presented disease and assess the effectiveness of each.
3. Demonstrate common ventilator techniques in a laboratory setting.
4. Complete PALS provider training.

RESP 2456 - Comprehensive Credentialing Preparation

1. Pass in classroom mock NBRC Self-Assessment Examinations (SAEs) including the NBRC Entry-Level and Advanced Practitioner Examinations.
2. Pass in classroom mock NBRC Self-Assessment Examinations (SAEs) including the NBRC Clinical Simulation Examinations.