Dixie Technical College
AM Stem is a morning opportunity to elevate student learning and prepare a new generation for exciting careers in the high tech world of today’s Manufacturing, Information Technology, & Healthcare Science industries. These classes take place at the DXATC campus during periods 1A & 5B and will count towards Vocational or Elective credit.
For AM STEM High School Students, DXATC covers tuition. Students will be responsible to pay their fees and National Certification costs in order to participate. Applicants will be vetted by a committee of industry partners and DXATC faculty to award acceptance into the program.
For AM STEM High School Students, DXATC covers tuition. Students will be responsible to pay their fees and National Certification costs in order to participate. Applicants will be vetted by a committee of industry partners and DXATC faculty to award acceptance into the program.
AM STEM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Calling all future IT Administrators and Software Programmers: AM STEM at Dixie Technical College is a morning opportunity to elevate student learning and prepare a new generation for exciting careers in the high tech world of today's Information Technology industries. Students will actually apply science, technology, engineering and math to open a vast world of possibilities, as they learn to maintain, connect, design and protect computers. Industry partners drive curriculum and take an active role in the classroom.
Students will gain the knowledge of the following
Calling all future IT Administrators and Software Programmers: AM STEM at Dixie Technical College is a morning opportunity to elevate student learning and prepare a new generation for exciting careers in the high tech world of today's Information Technology industries. Students will actually apply science, technology, engineering and math to open a vast world of possibilities, as they learn to maintain, connect, design and protect computers. Industry partners drive curriculum and take an active role in the classroom.
Students will gain the knowledge of the following
- A+
- Network+
- Microsoft MCSA
AM HEALTHCARE SCIENCES: CNA
Calling all future Health Care Personnel: A Certified Nursing Assistang is a vital part of the nursing team. The CNA supports the patient in their activities of daily living in many different facilities. Their responsibilities include: patient hygiene, vital signs, documentation, patient transportation, and providing comfort.
Students will gain the knowledge of the following
Calling all future Health Care Personnel: A Certified Nursing Assistang is a vital part of the nursing team. The CNA supports the patient in their activities of daily living in many different facilities. Their responsibilities include: patient hygiene, vital signs, documentation, patient transportation, and providing comfort.
Students will gain the knowledge of the following
- Understand the Basic Nursing Skills including: Personal Care, Mental Health and Social Service, Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents, Basic Restorative Services and Residents Rights
- Demonstrate understanding of CNA duties in: Patient and Care Giver Safety, Infection Control, Vital Signs, Lifts, Positions and Transfers, Bed Making, Patient Hygiene, Basic Nutrition, Elimination, Specimen Collection, Circulation, Range of Motion and Assisting Patients with Daily Living Activities.
- Complete 16 hours of hands-on clinical training in a Nursing Facility
HEALTHCARE SCIENCES: EMT
Calling all future Emergency Medical Technicians: Training in this program will prepare high school students for the administration of specialized emergency care and the transportation of victims of acute illness or injury to a medical facility. Students will learn roles necessary to work as part of an EMS team. Upon completion of all course requirements, students will be recommended for written and practical NREMT testing for EMT certification.
Students will gain the knowledge of the following:
Calling all future Emergency Medical Technicians: Training in this program will prepare high school students for the administration of specialized emergency care and the transportation of victims of acute illness or injury to a medical facility. Students will learn roles necessary to work as part of an EMS team. Upon completion of all course requirements, students will be recommended for written and practical NREMT testing for EMT certification.
Students will gain the knowledge of the following:
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Signs
- Manage Airways using Airway Adjuncts
- Bandage and Splint
- Spine Immobilization
- Patient Assisted Medication Administration
- Assist in Emergency Childbirth
- Treat and Transport Patients Safely
- BLS Health Care Provider CPRIAED
- Current TB Testing (within 1 year)
- Current immunization records
- Must be 18 years of age within 120 days of course completion
- Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope.
AM STEM CONSTRUCTION
In the AM STEM Construction program, students will gain the knowledge of the following:
In the AM STEM Construction program, students will gain the knowledge of the following:
- Intro to Site Layout, Concrete & Masonry
- Intro to Floor, Wall, Roof Framing, and Roofing Applications
- Intro to Interior and Exterior Finishing
- Intro to Cost Estimation, Blue Print Reading and Job Preparation
AM STEM DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
Calling all future Graphic Designers and Web Developers: The Dixie Technical College AM STEM: Academy of Computer Technology and Design is a morning opportunity to elevate student learning and prepare a new generation for exciting careers in the rapidly growing industry of Graphics and Web Development. Students will learn the programs, tools and languages needed to be successful and marketable in today's design and web development market. Industry partners drive curriculum and take and active role in the classroom. Rise and Shine!
Designer (One School Year)
Calling all future Graphic Designers and Web Developers: The Dixie Technical College AM STEM: Academy of Computer Technology and Design is a morning opportunity to elevate student learning and prepare a new generation for exciting careers in the rapidly growing industry of Graphics and Web Development. Students will learn the programs, tools and languages needed to be successful and marketable in today's design and web development market. Industry partners drive curriculum and take and active role in the classroom. Rise and Shine!
Designer (One School Year)
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign
- Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Audition
- Davinci
- HTML5/CSS3
- PHP, SQL, JQUERY
- PYTHON
- SWIFT
AM STEM PRE-ENGINEERING
Calling all future Engineers: AM STEM at Dixie Technical College is a morning opportunity to elevate student learning and prepare a new generation for exciting careers in the high tech world of today's Manufacturing industries. Students will actually apply science, technology, engineering and math to open a vast world of possibilities, as they learn to make, fix, design, and automate really cool things. Industry partners drive curriculum, take an active role in the classroom, and provide paid summer internships to students who prove themselves.
AM STEM Pre-Engineering students will be able to:
Calling all future Engineers: AM STEM at Dixie Technical College is a morning opportunity to elevate student learning and prepare a new generation for exciting careers in the high tech world of today's Manufacturing industries. Students will actually apply science, technology, engineering and math to open a vast world of possibilities, as they learn to make, fix, design, and automate really cool things. Industry partners drive curriculum, take an active role in the classroom, and provide paid summer internships to students who prove themselves.
AM STEM Pre-Engineering students will be able to:
- Develop enhanced skill sets with immediate application in the workplace
- Gain a working management perspective of: Manufacturing Processes and Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance, Quality Systems/Processes and Lean Six Sigma Methodologies, Safety, OSHA Compliance and Safety Culture Development, Leadership and Supervisory Skills
- Earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Earn a CPR/First Aid and AED certification
- 30 Hour Hazwoper and JSA training