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Certificates
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Business/Information Technology
Health Care
75 hours
Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer
Cost: $537 + books and supplies
This course is designed for CNA’s who have completed the 90 hour state approved course. The course provides an opportunity to gain the additional competencies and clinical experiences needed to seek employment in a hospital. The first 45 hours of the course are held in a classroom/lab and the remaining 30 hours of clinical will be in a hospital. Job opportunities include, but are not limited to, EKG tech, Emergency Tech, Scope Tech, Surgery Tech, and OB Tech. The agency or hospital will provide additional training in these specialized areas. The student must provide proof they have successfully completed a 75 hour state approved CNA course.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into class.
You must complete a DMACC application for admission. On the application, Section 2, question 12 is where you list your “Program of Interest”. If you are taking CNA classes only list: “CNA only”. If you are taking CNA and plan to go on to Nursing list: Practical Nursing (to be an L.P.N.) or Associate Degree Nursing (to be an R.N.)
Possible Job Titles: Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Includes Nursing Care Attendants, Nursing Aides, Nursing Attendants, Direct care Workers and Patient Advocate
80 contact hours
Offered: Fall; Spring
Cost: $1,279
Formerly called Patient Intake & Billing, this certificate program will give an introduction to the role of Patient Access/Registration AND Coding and Billing in a healthcare setting. Topics of discussion will include but are not limited to: medical terminology, basic computer skills, insurance and funding regulations, how to recognize and utilize medical coding, healthcare safety, HIPAA, workplace skills and proper communication. Class will consist of 96 hours lecture.
Class schedule for Spring 2023
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HPS
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| 5:30 PM
| 8:30 PM
| Web Blended, Ank 20
room 6
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Prerequisites: Must be able to type 40WPM and pass a digital literacy exam in Word and Excel. Students must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into class
Possible Job Titles: Receptionist, Clerk Specialist, Office Assistant, Registration Clerk, Medical Secretary, Unit Support Representative, Patient Relations Rep, Billing Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Medical Records clerk/Technician
75 hours
Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer
Cost: $549 + books and supplies
This course prepares the student to work in a nursing home, home health care agency, or group home and/or hospital. The first 45 hours of the course are classroom/lab and the remaining 30 hours of clinical will be in a nursing home.
You will give patient care under the supervision of your instructor. At the end of this course, you must take the Direct Care Worker registry written and skills exam to be eligible for employment.
5 credit hours
Offered: Fall; Spring
Cost: $947.50+ books and supplies
This certificate course is designed to provide an overall review of the current phlebotomy practices and procedures with an emphasis on the most important competencies in this field. This course will provide a variety of lecture, discussion, lab exercises and exams to provide the student with the opportunity to become skilled and gain confidence to work as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomists play an important role in the health care system and career opportunities are available. Phlebotomists may find employment in laboratories, hospitals, insurance companies, outreach services, patient service centers, research facilities, donor centers and physician’s offices.
Visit Phlebotomy Program page
Prerequisites: Students must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into class.
Possible Job Titles: Phlebotomist, Mobile Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Technician
60 contact hours
Offered: Fall
Cost: $745
This course will give an introduction to the field of the central service/sterile processing department within the healthcare system. Instruction will include communication skills between hospital departments, ethical and moral issues, and safety rules and regulations. The course will review a base knowledge of basic microbiology, disease transmission, asepsis, decontamination, instrumentation, preparation and packaging for sterilization in the central services/sterile processing department. This course will include 20 hours of clinical as well as 40 hours of classroom instruction.
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Sterile Processing
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| 10:30am
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Urban 2 208
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Prerequisites: Students must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into class.
Possible Job Titles: Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile Supply Technician (CSS Technician), Central Service Technician (CST), Instrument Technician, Sterilization Technician, Central Processing Technician (CPT), Sterile Preparation Technician, Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (SPD Technician), Equipment Technician
Skilled Trades
16 credits
Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer
Cost: $3,477 + books and supplies
CNC operators are entry-level jobs for people who interact with computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machines that are used in the manufacturing world. This equipment is used to form, shape, and cut materials such as steel, aluminum, and plastics into precision parts used in almost every product. CNC operators are responsible for loading and unloading work pieces, downloading and editing programs, and measuring the quality of the work pieces they produce. The CNC operator certificate that DMACC offers provides an opportunity to get a credential in a short two-semester program. You could start your training and get into a good-paying job within a year.
CNC Program Page
Prerequisites: - You must apply for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) before receiving funding from WTA.
a. You will then submit your SAR (Student Aid Report) to WTA. - You must complete a DMACC application
- You must also complete the CNC program requirements:
View Requirements
***Note that you will take the CNC assessments verses WTA assessments***
You must apply for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) before requesting from other funding sources. You will also need to complete a DMACC application.
Possible Job Titles: CNC Operator, Lathe/Mill Operator, Machine Operator.
66 contact hours
Offered: Spring; Summer
Cost: $3,998
The Construction Trades Certificate curriculum is designed as an introduction to the construction industry. Topics detailed include: Construction Math, Blueprint Basics, Basic Construction Theory, Common Building Materials, Material Handling, Tool Usage and Safety, and Job-Site Safety. Students will also develop work-site skills using skid steer, mini excavator and forklift as well as learn to navigate and complete basic operational prestart and inspection checks to ensure equipment functionality and safety. Upon completion of the certificate program participants will also earn first aid, CPR, OSHA certifications. Once completed, participants will be skilled for entry-level positions in the local or regional construction industry.
Possible Job Titles: Construction Worker/Construction Laborer/Construction Assistant, forklift Driver, Basic Equipment Operator
Offered in Ames, this course of study is in DC/AC fundamentals, motor controls, and basic Programmable Logic Controllers.
A series of topics designed to equipment the individual for a career in manufacturing. Consists of two classes; Production Tech I and Production Tech II. Tech I Includes OSHA10, Locktout/Tagout, Forklift operation, basic print reading, measuring, systematic, troubleshooting skills, sketching, and working with others. Tech II includes personality assessment, conflict resolution, process mapping, working styles, LEAN overview, effective communication skills.
160 contact hours
Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer
Cost: $5,600
This course will prepare you for production MIG welding used by most manufacturers in Central Iowa. This course goes beyond welding instruction and includes blueprint reading, weld symbols, measuring tools, and layout and fabrication. Gain exposure to processes, equipment and safety in the manufacturing environment. Correctly select, read and calibrate appropriate measuring instruments. Learn appropriate use of fabrication equipment and apply basic layout techniques utilizing hand tools. Heat and cut steel with oxygen/acetylene torch equipment. Learn to weld in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions with GMAW (MIG) using pulse, spray, short-arc transfer.
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Welding Health & Safety
| 26600
| 1/9/2023
| 1/18/2023
| MTWRF
| 5:00pm
| 9:00pm
| Southridge 8
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Blueprint Reading
| 25001
| 1/19/2023
| 2/6/2023
| MTWRF
| 5:00pm
| 9:00pm
| Southridge 7
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Welding Inspection
| 26054
| 2/7/2023
| 2/16/2023
| MTWRF
| 5:00pm
| 9:00pm
| Southridge 8
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MIG
| 24820
| 2/20/2023
| 3/10/2023
| MTWRF
| 5:00pm
| 9:00pm
| Southridge 8
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MIG II
| 26055
| 3/20/2022
| 4/13/2023
| MWRF
| 5:00pm
| 9:00pm
| Southridge 8
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Possible Job Titles: MIG Welder, Welder, Welder/Fabricator
Transportation
160 hours
Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer
The DMACC Transportation Institute Commercial Vehicle Operator Training course is comprised of two separate courses; an online theory course and a behind the wheel driving course. The total program is 160 hours and meets the FMCSA standards and regulations for Entry-Level Driver Training.
Online Theory Course: This is a completely online course that students will complete at their own pace, from home, or anywhere with a reliable internet connection. The theory course takes a minimum of 40 hours and maximum of 90 days to complete. This online course is a prerequisite to being able to start the behind the wheel driving course.
Behind the Wheel Course: This is a 3 week course where students will be trained primarily on automatic trucks and master the skills maneuvers on our concourse as well as the road driving. DMACC is an authorized Iowa DOT 3rd Party testing provider, so upon successful completion of the course, our students will be tested “in house” and able to obtain their CDL quickly.
More information about the class
Possible Job Titles: Driver, Route Driver, Driver Associate
