We look forward to seeing you in one of our programs. Dr. Ron DiPillo, Executive Director

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2 We appreciate your interest in Suncoast Technical College. Suncoast is an excellent choice to help you meet your education and career goals. Our faculty and staff members provide rigorous and challenging state-of-the-art career and technical programs, as well as high quality academic programs that prepare our students with the knowledge, skills and behaviors demanded by Sarasota area employers and colleges. Our staff members are focused on your success and will work with you to accomplish your goals. Our career and technical programs are developed in partnership with Sarasota area businesses. Our academic programs are based on community members input and their demonstrated needs. Suncoast Technical College programs are designed with the economic development of the community in mind. Please visit with one of our professional counselors to plan your educational program at Suncoast Technical College. You can be assured that your educational experience at Suncoast Technical College will provide a solid base on which to build your future success. We look forward to seeing you in one of our programs. Dr. Ron DiPillo, Executive Director The Sarasota School Board prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, services or activities, or employment conditions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national origin, genetic information, marital status, qualifi ed disability defi ned under the ADAAA, or on the basis of the use of a language other than English, except as provided by law. The Sarasota School Board also ensures equal access to school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other patriotic youth groups. Any person who believes he or she has experienced any such prohibited discrimination may fi le a complaint with the district Equity Coordinator Al Harayda by calling (941) , ext , or writing him at 1960 Landings Blvd., Sarasota, FL

3 REGISTRATION for Continuing Education Register in Student Services. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday Thursday, 7:15am 7:00pm Friday, 7:15am 1:30pm *We are closed on Fridays during summer break. Please arrive 1/2 hour prior to closing time. COURSE OFFERINGS *ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Course handbooks are available for purchase in the Suncoast Technical College Media Center Bookstore. Continuing Education Courses HEALTH SCIENCE ACLS Provider Recertification... 4 ACLS Full Course... 4 Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias... 4 BLS Healthcare Provider... 4 C.N.A. In-Service Training... 5 Death & Dying... 5 Domestic Violence... 5 Ethics, HIPAA, & Confidentiality... 5 HeartSaver CPR/AED... 5 HeartSaver First Aid... 6 HIV Update... 6 How to Deal with Difficult Patients & Families... 6 IV Therapy... 6 Managing Pain in the Elderly... 6 Medication Error & Prevention... 7 Nursing and the Law... 7 Nutrition & Hydration of the Elderly Patient... 7 Recognition of Impairment in the Workplace... 7 The New Addiction: Synthetic Drugs... 7 CISCO CISCO Networking Academy (Semesters 1-4)... 8 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FCCPC/National CDA... 9 Apprentices Year Apprentices Year Center Management (Online Class)...10 State Mandated Courses...10 FCCPC/CDA (North Port Campus)...10 Suncoast Technical Programs Program Descriptions SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY. 3

4 HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES ACLS Provider Recertification Feb 21 Wednesday 8am-3pm Tuttle $ Book SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Career Training & Continuing Education Courses 4 One-day course, designed for those who wish to renew their ACLS certifi cation. Includes a comprehensive review. Must show current, unexpired BLS and ACLS cards to register. Students must purchase and read handbook prior to class. This class is for experienced ACLS providers only. Please review pretest, medications and rhythm information on CD included with handbook. Pretest will be reviewed in class. Handbook can be purchased in media center bookstore. Due to the interactive nature of this course, students will not be permitted after the class begins. Limited to 6 students. (6 CEU) ACLS Full Course March 1 & 2 Th & F 8am-3pm Tuttle $ Book Two day course designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the fi rst 10 minutes of an adult ventricular fi brillation/ventricular tachycardia arrest. Providers are expected to learn to manage 10 core ACLS case scenarios. Includes a review of ACLS procedures. Written and performance evaluations will be given. Must show current, unexpired BLS card in order to receive ACLS course completion card. Students must purchase and read textbook prior to the class. Handbook may be purchased in media center bookstore. Please review pretest, medication and rhythm information on CD included with textbook. Pretest will be reviewed in class. Limited to 6 students. (12 CEU) Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias June 6 Wednesday 6pm-8pm Miner $25.64 This course is designed to assist Health Care Professionals and Guardians to interact more effectively with persons who have Alzheimer s disease or a related disorder. It will also help them to understand the progression of the disease and thus enable them to work more effectively with their patients and families. (2 CEU) BLS Healthcare Provider Jan 24 Wednesday 5pm-9pm Archbold $ Book Feb 13 Tuesday 5pm-9pm Archbold $ Book March 20 Tuesday 5pm-9pm Archbold $ Book Apr 26 Thursday 5pm-9pm Archbold $ Book May 22 Tuesday 5pm-9pm Archbold $ Book June 14 Thursday 5pm-9pm Archbold $ Book For Licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals working in health related facilities. Includes intensive training with bag-mask ventilation, barrier devices, the automated external defi brillator (AED), adult and pediatric CPR and relief of foreign body airway obstruction. Course is physically strenuous. Bring a pad or blanket to kneel on. American Heart Association card is valid for two years. All students must purchase and read handbook prior to attending class. Handbook may be purchased in media center bookstore. Due to the interactive nature of this course, students will not be permitted after the class begins. Limited to 6 students. (4 CEU)

5 C.N.A. In-Service Training June 12 & 19 Tuesday 6pm-9pm Miner $56.92 Every certified nursing assistant must complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training each calendar year. This course includes the required content in: 1) medical record documentation, 2) resident rights, 3) communication with cognitively impaired clients, 4) blood borne diseases and infection control, 5) legal implications, and 6) medical error prevention and safety. Additional content includes HIV update and CPR offered in other courses. This is a two-session course. (6 CEU) Death & Dying Feb 7 Wednesday 6pm-8pm Miner $25.64 Healthcare providers have a crucial role to play in helping patients with a terminal illness Accept their condition. What is the right thing to say? What do you say when the patient wants to talk about dying. Tips and techniques for all healthcare providers. (2 CEU) Domestic Violence May 16 Wednesday 6pm-8pm Chapman $25.64 This course meets the Florida Board of Nursing Chapter 464 requirement for two hours of continuing education on domestic violence. Course will be instructed by SPARCC (Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center), the only state certified domestic violence center in Sarasota County offering services to victims of domestic violence and rape. Content includes statistics, screening procedures, local resources, client referral, reporting, confidentiality, and the role of the health care worker and mental health professional in dealing with sexual and acquaintance rape. (2 CEU) Ethics, HIPAA, & Confidentiality March 22 Thursday 6pm-8pm Miner $25.64 Learn the importance of ethical practice and confidentiality related to treatment, patient s personal information and healthcare practice. Healthcare providers must be knowledgeable in ethical practices of human dignity and collaborative care. (2 CEU) HeartSaver CPR/AED Feb 21 Wednesday 5pm-8pm Archbold $ Book June 20 Wednesday 5pm-8pm Reynolds $ Book For home health aides, CNA s, and lay rescuers for use in the home or workplace setting. Includes training in CPR, use of AED, and the relief of choking. American Heart Association card is valid for two years. Students must purchase and read handbook prior to attending class. Handbook may be purchased in media center bookstore. Due to the interactive nature of this course, students will not be permitted after class begins. This course will be offered in Spanish on the dates listed above. Limited to 8 students. (3 CEU) SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Career Training & Continuing Education Courses 5

6 HeartSaver First Aid March 14 Wednesday 5pm-8pm Archbold $ Book SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Career Training & Continuing Education Courses A classroom, video based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. Students must purchase and read handbook prior to attending class. Handbook may be purchased in media center bookstore. Due to the interactive nature of this course, students will not be permitted after class begins. Limited to 8 students. (3 CEU) HIV Update May 9 Wednesday 6pm-8pm Miner $25.64 Many healthcare workers in Florida are required to complete an HIV/AIDS update for license renewal. (2 CEU) How to Deal with Difficult Patients & Families Feb 22 Thursday 6pm-8pm Miner $25.64 IV Therapy Caring for difficult patients and families can be challenging. This course offers tips and techniques for dealing with non-cooperative patients and demanding families while learning to recognize one s own thoughts, feelings and attitudes that can impact the caregiver/ patient relationship. (2 CEU) Feb 27-Apr 10 Tues & Thurs 9am-12am Mayer $ Book This IV therapy class meets the Florida Board of Nursing requirements for expanding the scope of practice for LPN s (Ch. 64B9 Rule ) and is an ideal refresher course for RN s desiring to update their skills and IV knowledge. This 30-hour course includes didactic learning and practicing clinical skills in a lab setting. This 5.5 week class meets twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to noon. Current evidence-based practice, calculations, infection control, and age specific concerns related to IV Therapy are stressed. A book is required for this course and can be purchased in media center bookstore. This class is limited to 14 students. For Nurses ONLY. (30 CEU) Managing Pain in the Elderly April 19 Thursday 6pm-8pm Miner $ million American suffer from chronic pain. This class reviews the pathways of pain, categories of pain and assessment techniques for healthcare providers. The primary focus is on the elderly patient, utilizing various assessment tools and tips for assessing pain in the cognitively impaired patient. Content also covers cultural aspects and management of pain. (2 CEU) 6

7 Medication Error & Prevention March 7 Wednesday 6pm-8pm Miner $25.64 This course provides an approved mandatory two-hour requirement by the Florida legislature in medical errors prevention for all healthcare practitioners (Ch (7) FS. This course will include a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention and patient safety. Includes factors that impact the occurrence of medical errors, recognizing error-prone situations, processes to improve patient outcomes, responsibilities for reporting, and safety needs of special populations, and public education. (2 CEU) Nursing & the Law April 12 Thursday 6pm-8pm Miner $25.64 This course addresses the legislative purpose for the Nurse Practice Act, specific laws and rules related to nursing, requirements for CE, ethical and legal practices, the process of discipline, and creating a professional plan within the limits of the law. (2 CEU) Nutrition & Hydration of the Elderly Patient January 25 Thursday 6pm-8pm Miner $25.64 As a person ages, food and nutritional needs change. Older patients do not burn calories as quickly but still require a good diet and adequate hydration. They need more vitamins, minerals, and protein when they are sick and more fiber to prevent constipation. This class will explore the nutritional and hydration needs of the elderly, discuss the loss of taste and smell and identify signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration. Assessment and treatment techniques will be discussed. (2 CEU) Recognition of Impairment in the Workplace May 22 Tuesday 6pm-8pm Walker $25.64 This class meets the FL Board of Nursing requirement: The new 2 CE requirement for the Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace course becomes effective August 1, 2017, then every other biennium thereafter. The purpose of this course is to help nurses in the state of Florida identify and support coworkers who may be afflicted with workplace impairment. At the end of the course, the individual will be able to identify signs and symptoms of the impaired employee, be able to discuss some of the steps employers have implemented to promote patient and public safety and provide assistance to the employee, be able to identify and discuss steps to file a report of an impaired nurse, discuss mandatory reporting laws, and be able to identify and discuss treatment options and programs for impaired practitioners. (2 CEU) The New Addiction: Synthetic Drugs May 8 Tuesday 6pm-8pm Walker $25.64 Synthetic illicit drugs are dangerous and potent. Extremely toxic chemicals are added and the effects of these drugs can be deadly. K2 for example is a legal form of marijuana frequently abused, especially by young people. It is a combination of dried herbs sprayed with a substance similar to marijuana and marketed as incense. When combined with other drugs and sometimes alcohol, serious injury can occur. This class will educate healthcare providers on the use, signs, symptoms and care options of synthetic drug use including K2 and bath salts. (2 CEU) SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Career Training & Continuing Education Courses 7

8 CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Career Training & Continuing Education Courses 8 ---CISCO Courses--- Dates (by Semester) Time Location Instructor Cost S1: Aug 15 Oct 19, pm-9pm Solum $ S2: Oct 26 Feb 1, pm-9pm Solum $ S3: Feb 8 Apr 3, pm-9pm Solum $ S4: Apr 10 May 24, pm-9pm Solum $ The Cisco Networking adult program curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of networking from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. The program prepares students for IT professional careers and also for the Cisco Certified Entry-Level Technician (CCENT) and Cisco Certified Network Associate Route Switch (CCNA) certification exams. The academy's four sessions emphasize theoretical concepts and practical applications while providing hands-on labs that are needed to design, install, operate, and maintain networks in small to medium businesses, as well as enterprise and service provider environments. The course is based on the new Cisco Certification standards. Labs include state of the art products (routers, switches, wireless), software and computers as well as use of the Packet Tracer. Instruction is conducted by a Sarasota County School District Network Engineer, experienced in current networking challenges and solutions. A discount on the CCNA exam is available to students who complete all four classes and achieve a score of at least 75% on each semesters final exam. *For detailed descriptions of Cisco courses, contact Student Services at (941) x EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to understand the ages and stages of child development and to plan meaningful learning experiences for young children from birth through 8 years of age. Students will learn competencies concerning the care of young children in the Early Childhood Industry. Students model best practice teaching techniques with the children at Suncoast Technical College in our Tech Tots Laboratory Preschool or in other approved community child care centers. Observation and supervision of work experience with young children in a school or community laboratory setting are an integral part of this program. To achieve Early Childhood Professional Certificate status, a student must successfully complete 480 hours of direct work with children aged five years or younger. In addition, they will spend 120 hours completing classroom coursework. Students completing this program are eligible for a higher wage and/or supervisory positions in the child care field. Suncoast recommends that students obtain certification in infant/child CPR and first aid for initial employment.

9 ---Early Childhood Education Courses--- FCCPC/National CDA (Classes at Main Campus, Sarasota) Course & Dates Time Location Instructor Cost Orientation 2.5 hours 8/15/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $0.00 Activities for Preschool Children 30 hours 8/22/17 9/28/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $ Planning for Infants & Toddlers 30 hours 8/22/17 9/28/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $ Diversity in Early Care & Education 30 hours 10/3/17 11/9/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $ Intellectual Development 40 hours 11/14/17 1/25/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $ Program Management 20 hours 1/30/18 2/22/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $ Professionalism 25 hours 2/27/18 4/5/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $ Resource File Development 20 hours 4/10/18 5/3/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $ Practicum 10 hours (M-Th) By Appointment Off-Site $85.60 Apprentices Year 1 (Classes at Main Campus, Sarasota) Course & Dates Time Location Instructor Cost Orientation (Year 1 & 2) 2.5 hours 8/17/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $0.00 Activities for Preschool Children (Year 1 or 2) 30 hours 8/22/17 9/28/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $0.00 Planning for Infants & Toddlers (Year 1 or 2) 30 hours 8/22/17 9/28/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $0.00 Diversity in Early Care & Education 30 hours 10/3/17 11/9/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $0.00 Intellectual Development 40 hours 11/14/17 1/25/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $0.00 Program Management 20 hours 1/30/18 2/22/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $0.00 Professionalism 25 hours 2/27/18 4/5/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $0.00 Understanding DAP 5 hours 4/10/18 4/12/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm $0.00 Preschool Appropriate Practices 5 hours 4/17/18 4/19/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $0.00 Infant & Toddler Appropriate Practices 5 hours 4/24/18 4/26/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $0.00 SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Career Training & Continuing Education Courses 9

10 SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Career Training & Continuing Education Courses 10 Apprentices Year 2 (Classes at Main Campus, Sarasota) Course & Dates Time Location Instructor Cost Orientation (Year 1 & 2) 2.5 hours 8/17/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $0.00 Activities for Preschool Children (Year 1 or 2) 30 hours 8/22/17 9/28/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $0.00 Planning for Infants & Toddlers (Year 1 or 2) 30 hours 8/22/17 9/28/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $0.00 Resource File Development 30 hours 10/3/17 11/9/17 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $0.00 Literacy Rich Environment 45 hours 11/14/17 2/1/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $0.00 Activities for Preschool Children II 30 hours 2/6/18 3/15/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $0.00 School Age Appropriate Practices 10 hours 3/20/18 3/22/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $0.00 Center Management Online (Classes are ONLINE) Registration Courses & Dates Deadline Location Instructor Cost Child Care Center Management 45 hours *3 years of field experience required 9/11/17 11/10/17 8/30/2017 ONLINE Wentzel $ Child Care Center Management 45 hours *3 years of field experience required 1/8/18 3/9/18 12/20/2017 ONLINE Wentzel $ Child Care Center Management 45 hours *3 years of field experience required 3/26/18 5/25/18 3/15/2018 ONLINE Wentzel $ State Mandated Courses (Classes at Main Campus, Sarasota) Course & Dates Time Location Instructor Cost School Age Appropriate Practices 10 hours 3/20/18 3/22/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Ellis $85.60 Understanding DAP 5 hours 4/10/18 4/12/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $47.80 Preschool Appropriate Practices 5 hours 4/17/18 4/19/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $47.80 Infant & Toddler Appropriate Practices 5 hours 4/24/18 4/26/18 (T/Th) 6:30pm-9pm Wentzel $47.80 FCCPC/CDA Classes (Classes at North Port Campus) *This is a hybrid class with 1 in-person meeting per week & remaining work done online. Course & Dates Time Location Instructor Cost Orientation 2.5 hours 8/14/17 (M) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $0.00 Planning for Infants & Toddlers 30 hours 8/21/17 9/25/17 (M*) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $ Diversity 30 hours 10/2/17 11/6/17 (M*) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $ Resource File Development 20 hours 11/13/17 12/18/17 (M*) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $ Intellectual Development 40 hours 1/8/18 2/26/18 (M*) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $ Program Management 20 hours 3/5/18 4/3/18 (M*) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $ Professionalism 25 hours 4/9/18 5/7/18 (M*) 6:30pm-9pm Papantonakis $199.00

11 CAREER TRAINING IN OVER 40 AREAS suncoast.edu (941) WHAT DO YOU SEE YOURSELF AS? The Sarasota School Board prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, services or activities, or employment conditions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national origin, genetic information, marital status, qualified disability defined under the ADAAA, or on the basis of the use of a language other than English, except as provided by law. The Sarasota School Board also ensures equal access to school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other patriotic youth groups. Any person who believes he or she has experienced any such prohibited discrimination may file a complaint with the district Equity Coordinator Al Harayda by calling (941) , ext , or writing him at 1960 Landings Blvd., Sarasota, FL

12 SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Suncoast Technical Programs 12 Suncoast Technical College Program Listings CAMPUS LOCATIONS VARY FROM PROGRAM TO PROGRAM. *ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For more information, please visit us online at suncoast.edu or contact Student Services at (941) x62283 Accounting Operations Length: 9 Months Cost: $3,903 This program prepares students for employment as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, and payroll clerks as well as provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupational areas. Accountants analyze, record, and interpret facts and figures. A successful accounting career demands diverse skills and high ethical standards. In addition to accounting and software knowledge, employees must have skills in communications, organization, adaptability, and problem solving. Administrative Office Specialist Length: 10 Months Cost: $4,521 This program prepares students for employment as administrative assistants or as administrative office support staff. Content, including extensive training in Microsoft Office, digital publishing, social media design, proofreading, and basic accounting, fully prepares students for administrative duties in today s business environment. Employment opportunities exist in small businesses, corporations, and government agencies. Advanced Esthetics Length: 7.5 Months Cost: $3,993 Students entering this program seek future employment within the spa industry, medical offices for dermatologic and plastic surgeons and the expanding med/spa industry. This program is a continuation of the Facials Skin Care Specialist program. It will update skills incorporating new trends in the field of esthetics. There is a rising consumer demand in this region of Florida for personalized care and therapeutic treatment by highly skilled skin care professionals. Advanced Manufacturing & Production Technology Length: 7.5 Months Cost: $2,543 This program prepares students for entry into the advanced manufacturing industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the automation and manufacturing industry. Students gain an understanding of technology and the concept of Design for Manufacturing, study workplace safety and workplace organization, workplace communication skills, and basic machine assembly, fabrication, and operation. Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology I Length: 7 Months Cost: $3,384 This program provides classroom and lab experiences that enable students to become proficient in the installation, repair, and maintenance of residential & commercial A/C, refrigeration, and heating systems. The knowledge, training, and tools received, will prepare them to pass the Environmental Protection Agency certification test and begin their career. Applied Cybersecurity Length: 8 Months Cost: $3,388 This program prepares students to enter the physical and digital security fields. Computer, server, wired and wireless network security topics are covered. From reporting disaster recovery and business continuity plans, forensics, encryption and law, to hardening operating systems, students will learn the essentials to move into this exciting career path. This program provides students with the knowledge needed to sit for the CompTia Security+ exam. Prior to entering into this program, students must hold the CompTia A+ certification. It is highly recommended that they hold the CompTia Network+ certification as well. Students not holding the Network+ certification will complete it prior to the Security+. Linux+ certification is available to those who hold both the CompTia A+ and Network+ certifications, time permitting.

13 Automotive Collision Technology Length: 1 Year Cost: $5,849 This program prepares students for employment as automotive body repairers and refinishers to work in dealerships, body shops, or paint facilities. Course content includes basic trade skills; refinishing skills; sheet metal repair skills; frame and unibody squaring and aligning; use of fillers; paint systems and undercoats; related welding skills; related mechanical skills; trim-hardware maintenance; glass servicing; and other miscellaneous repairs. SkillsUSA Inc., a career and technical organization, is part of the program reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Automotive Service Technology Length: 1 Year Cost: $6,800 Graduates of this ASE certified training program will be qualified for entry-level employment with automobile dealerships, fleet operators, automotive specialty shops, mass merchandisers, and independent retailers. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic and test equipment, students will learn operational theory, diagnostic procedures, and industry accepted methods of service and repair of current automotive systems. All courses contain periods of classroom lecture, practical demonstration and hands-on laboratory experience to provide a comprehensive and thorough learning experience for the student. The instruction, course of study, facilities, and equipment of this institution, have been evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Standards of Quality (ASE) for the training of Automobile Technicians. Suncoast Technical College is an Audi of America Premium Plus Partner. Start your technician career with the industry s most technology advanced automobile. Business Management & Analysis Length: 9 Months Cost: $3,871 This program prepares students for employment as manager trainees. It also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupational areas. Content focuses on broad, transferable skills of business supervision including communications, human resource management, bookkeeping and QuickBooks, insurance, business law, and computer applications. Students also learn the functions of management, forms of business ownership, organizational structures, ethics, government regulations in business, how to open and operate a business, and how to prepare business plans. Carpentry Length: 10 Months Cost: $5,083 This hands-on program prepares students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry. It is designed to develop rough and finish carpentry skills. Students will learn carpentry skills such as framing, masonry, roofing, dry walling, and many more required for entry in the building construction industry. Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts Length: 10 Months Cost: $5,626 This program provides training in preparing, storing, and serving food while using and maintaining commercial food preparation equipment to prepare students for employment as restaurant cooks. Laboratory activities provide practical experiences in using industry standards and sanitation procedures and creating a variety of specialty and exotic dishes. This program articulates credit to Johnson and Wales University, State College of Florida, University of South Florida, and the American Culinary Federation. Students are eligible to join SkillsUSA and the American Culinary Federation. Computer Systems & Information Technology Length: 9 Months Cost: $3,782 This program prepares the student for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ exams. These certifications will prepare the student to enter the high technology workforce as a computer and/or network technician. They will also prepare students to design, build, troubleshoot and repair both personal computers and small computer networks. SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Suncoast Technical Programs 13

14 Students gain experience using diagnostic equipment common to the electronics industry. After completing the Computer Systems & Information Technologies program and obtaining the CompTIA A+ & Network+ certifications, students have the opportunity to enter the Applied Cybersecurity program, where they may obtain additional certifications. Correctional Officer Length: 11 Weeks Cost: $2,917 The Basic Recruit Correctional Officer certification program prepares students for employment as entry-level correctional officers and meets the requirements of the FL Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJ). We utilize standards developed by the FL Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and adopted by CJ. Students can be sponsored by an employing agency or apply for direct admission. A prospective student applying for direct admission must complete and pass an application screening process. Practical skills and field experiences are an integral part of the program. In addition, we prepare students to provide first responder care to sick or injured persons. Cosmetology Length: 11 Months Cost: $5,226 Cosmetology provides students with technical knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for the Florida Cosmetology State Licensure Examination. Instruction includes a combination of classroom theory and practical experiences on mannequins and clients. Students are eligible to join SkillsUSA, the career and technical service organization for this program. SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Suncoast Technical Programs Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Length: 13 Weeks Cost: $2,194 This program is designed for individuals who currently have certification as correctional officers and want certification as law enforcement officers. Digital Design Length: 1 Year Cost: $4,998 This program prepares students for employment in digital publishing positions. Content includes enhanced practical experiences and design principles in computer generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, electronic design skills, preparation of electronic layouts and illustrations, electronic scanning, and development of specialized skills in both print and web page development. Software used is Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator) and also Word Press and Acrobat. Students prepare for Adobe Certification and continuing higher education. Those who complete this program are eligible to articulate to State College of FL and receive credit for work they completed in their Suncoast program. Students are encouraged to participate in SkillsUSA. This organization plays an integral part in the program by reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Digital Video Production Length: 9 Months Cost: $3,407 This program prepares students to either continue with secondary education or directly enter the career field as a videographer, editor, production assistant, lighting director, or entry level technician. Students will gain practical knowledge and skills using current digital video equipment. The program builds knowledge in script writing, preproduction planning, scheduling, hiring a crew, camera work, lighting, audio recording, set design, studio production, field production and editing. The program is a planned sequence of courses with each knowledge base building on the previous course so students must enter at the beginning of the course year in the fall. Drafting Length: 18 Months Cost: $5,757 This program prepares students for employment in the architectural, engineering, construction, or manufacturing industries. It teaches the fundamentals of drafting to obtain an entry-level drafting job and prepares students for continuing education in architecture, engineering, and design professions. The curriculum meets the needs of 14

15 beginning students as well as those who have previous drafting experience or education and need to update their drafting skills, especially in computer-aided drafting (CAD). Prospective students who wish to enter the CAD portion of the program must demonstrate drafting proficiency prior to enrollment by presenting a portfolio or by demonstrating their skills. Students are eligible to join SkillsUSA and acquire an industry certification. Early Childhood Education Length: 9 Months Cost: $2,811 The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to understand the ages and stages of child development and to plan meaningful learning experiences for young children ages birth to eight. Students learn competencies concerning the care of young children in the Early Childhood industry. Individuals may earn a Professional Certificate by successfully completing 480 hours of direct work with children age five or younger. Electricity Length: 11 Months Cost: $4,959 This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the electricity industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues. We offer a sequence of courses that provide coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the architecture and construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the architecture and construction career cluster. Emergency Medical Technician ATD (Applied Technical Diploma) Length: 3 Months Cost: $2,507 This program prepares students to administer basic emergency care using appropriate equipment and material. Students gain clinical experience on Pediatric or Human Patient Simulators, local emergency rooms, and fire department rescue units. This program has achieved national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and is now part of the Emergency Medical Services Associate of Science degree. Graduates are prepared for certification as EMTs in accordance with Chapter 64J-2 of the Florida Administrative Code. State certification is granted after successful completion of the National Registry Exam. This is the initial level for a career in emergency medical systems and the primary prerequisite for paramedic training and certification. Facials Specialty Length: 3 Month Cost: $1,390 Students receive skills needed for employment as facial specialists upon completion of the program and may register with the State of FL. Laboratory activities constitute the main portion of the program and follow the safety and sanitation standards of the industry. Fire Fighter / EMT Length: 7.5 Months Cost: $6,983 This program provides the necessary training required for students to become certified firefighters as well as licensed Emergency Medical Technicians. It is not intended for those who are currently certified/licensed as either firefighters or EMTs. Students wishing to add an additional certification to an existing credential must enroll in either the Fire Fighter program or the Emergency Medical Technician program. The EMT portion prepares students to administer basic emergency care using appropriate equipment and material. Students gain clinical experience on Pediatric or Human Patient Simulators, local emergency rooms, and fire department rescue units. This program has achieved national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and is now part of the Emergency Medical Services Associate of Science degree. SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Suncoast Technical Programs 15

16 SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Suncoast Technical Programs 16 Graduates are prepared for certification as EMTs in accordance with Chapter 64J-2 of the Florida Administrative Code. State certification is granted after successful completion of the National Registry Exam. This is the initial level for a career in emergency medical systems and the primary prerequisite for paramedic training and certification. FL Law Enforcement Academy Length: 5 Months Cost: $4,453 The SCJA at Suncoast offers the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Recruit certification program. We prepare students for employment as entry-level law enforcement officers and meet the requirements of the FL Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJ). Students may be sponsored by an employing agency or apply for direct admission. Practical skills and field exercises are an integral part. Additionally, this program prepares students to provide initial care to sick or injured persons. A first responder is the first to arrive at the scene of an injury but does not have the primary responsibility for treating and transporting the injured person(s). This program is approved by the Department of Education (DOE) utilizing standards jointly developed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and approved by CJ. All instructors are certified by the FDLE CJ. Suncoast Technical College is a CJ certified training center. Graduates are eligible to take the Law Enforcement State Certification Exam and earn credit hours toward an Associates Degree through local participating colleges in partnership with Suncoast Technical College. Industrial Technologies Length: 12 Months Cost: $4,718 Industrial businesses nationwide are in demand of trained industrial maintenance and repair technicians. This program trains the student as a multi-skilled worker in areas such as safety, computer skills, hand and power tools, business operations, industrial physics, basic electricity and electronics, refrigeration, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controls, mechanical drive systems, pumps, pipe and tubing systems, air compressors, pollution control systems, basic machine shop operations, lubricants, robotics, boilers and schematic reading. Legal Administrative Specialist Length: 9 Months Cost: $4,794 The Legal Administrative Specialist program prepares students for employment in private law firms, clerk of court offices, corporate and judicial legal offices. Skills include Microsoft Office, legal typing and transcription, legal office procedures, business law, and legal application software. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and include the use of computers, transcription equipment, peripheral equipment and the Internet. Students who complete this program are eligible to articulate to State College of Florida and receive credit for the work they completed in their program. Marine Service Technologies Length: 12 Months Cost: $8,280 This program focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, removing, and installing marine engines and systems in pleasure boats. Classroom and lab time includes service, repair, and overhaul of four stroke and two-stroke cycle engines, outboard engines, electrical systems, fuel systems, power transfer systems, ignition systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, drive systems and boat/trailer rigging. Through a combination of classroom instruction, demonstrations and hands-on work in the lab, you will diagnose, service and repair marine mechanical systems using current technology and equipment. Medical Administrative Specialist Length: 9 Months Cost: $4,608 The medical administrative specialist serves a key role in today s fast-paced, hightech medical settings. Having a sincere desire to help people and learn the complexities of the evolving healthcare industry, a medical administrative specialist must also be competent in electronic health records, management of practice finances, insurance processing, software applications, and office management tasks. The content in

17 the Medical Administrative Specialist program provides educational opportunities for those interested in working in physician practices; large healthcare and allied health organizations. Students receive specialized training in medical terminology, electronic health records, health insurance, coding and billing, medical transcription, practice management software, and Microsoft Office Suite software. Student who complete this program may be eligible to articulate to State College of Florida and receive credit for work they completed in their Suncoast program..net Application Development and Programming Length: 10 Months Cost: $3,880 This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Information Technology Assistants, Computer Programmer Aides, Junior Programmers, Computer Programming Specialists, and Computer Programmers while providing supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations. The program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the Junior Programmer. The course also provides an approach to effective programming that combines study, research and practice, in order to adapt to changing computing environments. Students are encouraged to participate in career and technical organizations. Students are eligible to join FBLA or Skills USA. Nursing Assistant Length: 1 Month Cost: $1,020 This non-matriculated, state-approved program prepares students primarily for employment as nursing assistants in nursing homes, although other employment options are available. Successful completion of this program prepares students to take the State of Florida Nursing Assistant Examination for certification in accordance with Chapter , Florida Statutes. Paramedic Length: 14 Months Cost: $6,303 This program prepares students to function as team leaders on advanced life support rescues. Students learn and practice procedures such as intravenous infusions, endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, and drug administration in addition to the basic techniques of resuscitation and stabilization. Students gain clinical experiences on Pediatric and Human Patient Simulators, in local emergency rooms, operating rooms, and on fire department rescue units. This Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Plumbing Technology Length: 8 Months Cost: $4,384 Suncoast Technical College s Plumbing Technology program provides students with the basics of installing and repairing plumbing systems water pipes and drains in residential and commercial buildings. Coursework includes sketching diagrams, interpreting blueprints, and practicing plumbing assembly. Students will learn about state codes and requirements and get an in-depth look at plumbing systems and their design and installation. Representatives from local plumbing companies and other industry experts will address students and offer opportunities for certification in various products available on the market today. Students will acquire skills in soldering, blueprint reading, codes, layout of systems, and assembly of all types of piping including cast iron, pipe sketching, and threading pipes. Students will also be introduced to water heaters, water pumps, water treatment, septic tanks, community water, fixtures, faucets, valves, and other appliances. Power Equipment Technologies Length: 9 Months Cost: $3,195 This short certificate program is designed to teach students to repair small gasoline engines. Students receive instruction in the principles of four-stroke cycle and twostroke cycle engines. After completing this program, students will be able to diagnose SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Suncoast Technical Programs 17

18 SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018 suncoast.edu (941) Suncoast Technical Programs small engine problems and make repairs to chain saws, lawnmowers, and other similar equipment. Graduates of the Small Engine Repair program may become employed as a mechanic, service technician, small engine mechanic, outdoor power equipment service technician, golf cart mechanic, lawnmower repair mechanic, small engine technician, or small engine repair instructor. Practical Nursing Length: 1 Year Cost: $7,059 This program prepares students to plan and administer nursing care to patients in hospitals, extended care facilities, physicians offices, healthcare agencies, and private homes. This care includes providing for the physical and emotional needs of the patient, administering medications, providing therapeutic treatments, and assisting with rehabilitation. Clinical experiences make up over 50 percent of the total program hours. Students must submit to drug testing prior to clinical placement. Students learn patient observation skills, treatments, and medications using the Skills Lab and Pediatric and Adult Human Patient Simulator. They have clinical assignments at three local hospitals, several nursing homes, community mental-health facilities, and other selected healthcare agencies. This program maintains approval from the Florida State Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) given by the Florida State Board of Nursing. This is a national licensing exam with reciprocity in all states. This licensure provides the LPN with eligibility to articulate with the registered nurse (RN) transition programs at community colleges or in the university system. All teachers are registered nurses, licensed by the State of FL, and credentialed by the Board of Nursing. Precision Machining & CNC Automation Length: 11 Months Cost: $4,958 This program consists of specialized classroom instruction, along with projects and lab experiences that concern the machining of metals and plastics. Instruction also includes the use of precision measuring instruments. Classroom and practical experiences teach students: CNC programming, use of CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/ Computer-Aided Manufacturing) processes, and to set up and perform advanced level machining operations. Related trade math and blueprint reading are taught as a part of the program and are used extensively in laboratory activities. CAD/CAM processes and CNC machining activities play an increasingly important role in the industry. A major program focus is development of knowledge and skills that meet requirements of the industry. Machinists are trained to perform these tasks as an integral part of the engineering and manufacturing process. The machinery and materials used are those commonly found in the precision machine industry. Instruction is provided in safe practices, which are critical in this industry, and the use of tools, equipment, materials and processes found in the machining industry. Private Security Officer Length: 2.5 Weeks Cost: $236 Looking for a career in security services? Consider this exciting field. Apply for a Class D Private Security Officer license upon completion of this 40 hour training program. Surgical Technology Length: 1 Year Cost: $7,101 Certified surgical technologists act as scrub persons during surgery, anticipating surgeon s needs. They prepare instruments and supplies for specific procedures and pass instruments to the surgeon. They have the knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and are constantly vigilant in maintaining a sterile field. The program has achieved national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Graduates are eligible to take the Association of Surgical Technologists National Certification Examination. *ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 18

19 Bistro 502 AT SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE is a full service restaurant, operated by culinary students and open to the public. Bistro 502 Hours Tuesday-Thursday 11am-1pm For large parties, please call for reservations. Located at: Suncoast Technical College 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL *Bistro 502 follows the Sarasota County School Board Calendar and is closed for the summer. For more information, visit us online at suncoast.edu Or contact us directly at (941) x62089

20 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL (941) x SALON SERVICES Cut Style Color Perm Facials Hair Removal Manicure/Pedicure OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Service menus are available at the salon or online. VISIT US ONLINE suncoast.edu CALL TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT (941) x62344 Cutting Edge Salon HOURS OF OPERATION DAYTIME Monday-Friday 8am-2pm EVENING Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-9pm Discounts are available to all CURRENT EMPLOYEES of SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS. A school ID badge is required to receive a discount and men as well as women are encouraged to utilize the salon services at Suncoast Technical College.

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24 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL34233 T (941) F (941) suncoast.edu Career Training & Continuing Education SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Bridget Ziegler, Chair Jane Goodwin, Vice Chair Shirley Brown Eric Robinson Caroline Zucker SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Todd Bowden EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CAREER, TECHNICAL & ADULT EDUCATION Ron DiPillo