• Paramedic Technology Certificate, A.A.S. degree

Electrical Technology

Electrical Master Technician

Contact Information

Ivan Maas, department chair Ivan.Maas@ndscs.edu 701-671-2662 Barnard Hall 115

Delivery Methods

Face-to-Face: Wahpeton

The Electrical Master Technician curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of the construction and industrial sectors of the electrical field. This curriculum broadens the student’s perspective on the industry with training in alternative energy sources, building control systems, predictive maintenance and automation.

The Electrical Master Technician curriculum builds on the strengths of a two-year degree in Electrical Construction or Industrial Electrical in a 3rd year. It adds cutting-edge technology in medium and high voltage, instrumentation, fiber optics, structured wiring, HVAC/R and other building controls. The successful completion of the Master Technician program exceeds the number of classroom hours required by the Electrical Boards of North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota, thus qualifying graduates for a full year (2,000 hours) work exemption as typically granted by those boards. The NDSCS Electrical Technology program is the only program in the North Dakota University System qualified to receive this credit for hours.

This program also exempts graduates from the mandatory classroom training required by North Dakota law (ND Century Code Section 43-09-11) for all registered electrical apprentices.

Other links of interest: www.ndseb.com www.electricity.state.mn.us/BOE.asp http://dol.sd.gov/bdcomm/electric/ www.bls.gov/oco/ocos206.htm#addinfo NOTE: This program requires an HP EliteBook 850 Laptop or equivalent. Please refer to the NDSCS website for specifications. The cost will be approximately $1065.00 if purchased through NDSCS. Contact the NDSCS ITS Department for more information and to reserve/purchase a laptop at 701-671-3333 option 5. For further information regarding the Electrical Department, contact Ivan Maas, department chair at 701-671-2662.

Admission Requirements*

The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Students considered for acceptance must complete all admission requirements.

Please Note: Students are placed into English, math and reading courses based on ACT, ACCUPLACER or other nationally recognized tests. Please see www.NDSCS.edu/current-students/student-success/test-center for the NDSCS Course Placement Policy and testing information. Students may be on an extended plan of study pending their course placement.

Course Code Course Title Credits

ECAL 101 Direct Current (DC) Fundamentals 5 ECAL 102 Alternating Current (AC) Fundamentals 5 ECAL 103 Electrical Code Study 4 ECAL 111 Electric Meters and Motors Lab 3 ECAL 133 Basic Wiring Lab 3 ECAL 137 Electrical Drafting 2 ECAL 201 Three-phase Electrical Systems 5 ECAL 205 Electrical Design and Lighting 3 ECAL 211 AC Measurements 4 ECAL 223 Electronic Devices/Lab 4 ECAL 241 Basic Motor Controls Lab 3 ECAL 243 Programmable Logic Controllers Lab 3

Electrical Construction Courses

ECAL 203 Advanced Electrical Code Study 3 ECAL 204 Electrical Planning and Estimating 4 ECAL 233 Commercial Wiring Laboratory 3

Industrial Electrical Courses

ECAL 224 Automated Industrial Controls Lab 5 ECAL 242 Advanced Drives/Lab 2 ECAL 253 Introduction to Instrumentation Lab 3

Electrical Master Technician (third-year option) (A.A.S. degree)

Additional Master Technician Courses

ECAL 105 Electrical Safety I and NFPA 70E 1 ECAL 237 House Wiring Rough-In 1 ECAL 238 House Wiring Trim-Out 1 ECAL 245 Medium and High Voltage 1 ECAL 246 Alarm, Communications and Data Systems 3 ECAL 254 Instrumentation and Control Systems 4 ECAL 255 Process Measurement and Control Valves 4 ECAL 261 HVAC and Building Systems 2 ECAL 263 Distributed Electrical Systems 3 RAMT 107 Mechanical Drives and Maintenance I 2 RAMT 109 Mechanical Drives and Maintenance II 2 RAMT 244 System Integration and Troubleshooting 2

Related/General Education Courses

ENGL 110 College Composition I 3 English/Communication Elective (choose one) 3

ENGL 105 Technical Communications

ENGL 120 College Composition II

ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking FYE 101 Science of Success 1 MATH 132 Technical Algebra I 2 MATH 134 Technical Algebra II 2 MATH 136 Technical Trigonometry 2 Wellness Elective(s) 2 Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, History and/or Computer Electives 4

Recommended: • CIS 101 – Computer Literacy – 2 cr • PSYC 100 – Human Relations in Organizations – 2 cr

Total Required Credits 109

*Program Admission Requirements are subject to revision. Please check the department or program website under Program Admission Requirements for current information.

Award

Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology.

Revised: May 2022

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate)

Contact Information

Kelly Wanzek, program coordinator Kelly.Kenner@ndscs.edu 701-364-1738

Delivery Methods

Face-to-Face: Fargo Online: Some Classes Combination *Hybrid online lectures with weekend labs

NDSCS offers a program certificate in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program offers career training for entry-level positions in an emergency medical setting. Those students who successfully complete the EMT coursework will be eligible to apply to take state or national certification exams.

As members of the emergency medical services system, EMTs respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.

Course Code Course Title

*EMS 101 Introduction into EMS EMS 110 EMT Fundamentals EMS 110L EMT Fundamentals Lab EMS 110P EMT Practicum

**Total required core credits Credits

2 2 1 1

6

Related/General Education Courses:

BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 BIOL 220L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 FYE 101 Science of Success 1 English/Communication Elective (choose one) 3

ENGL 105 Technical Communications ***ENGL 110 College Composition I

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Social and Behavioral Science Electives 2

ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOC, or CIS/CSCI Electives. (Note: maximum of two CIS/CSCI credits may be used for this category). HPER Electives 2

EMTs use communication skills in person, via radio and in writing. A solid foundation in the basic elements of emergency pre-hospital care is developed and is required to make sound judgments in critical circumstances. Duties include patient assessment, airway and ventilation management, CPR, bleeding control, bandaging and splinting, administration of certain medications and even the use of automated external defibrillators. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (Certificate, A.A.S. EMTs also help with childbirth, cardiac, respiratory and endocrine emergencies, degree)behavioral problems, extrication and lifting and moving patients under the authority of an approved medical director. EMTs are employed by many Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate)organizations, public and private, emergency and non-emergency. These include: ambulance companies, fire departments, recreational facilities, law enforcement, hospitals, educational institutions, care centers, search and rescue squads, transfer services, and others. Positions range from volunteer services to part and full-time employment.

Total Required Credits for Certificate 18

*Completion of EMS 101 (“C” or higher) within 5 years will transfer into Paramedic Program. **Upon successful completion of the required core courses (“C” or higher) students will be eligible to take the EMT NREMT exam. ***ENGL 110 is required for Paramedic AAS degree

Students who successfully complete the EMT NREMT exam may choose to also pursue a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree in Paramedic Technology from NDSCS.

* Special computer and internet requirements for hybrid delivery, please check with program for specific requirements.

Admission Requirements*

The applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent and be 18 years of age. Applicants must have the ability to meet technical standards of the program and may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admissions process. 1. Complete the NDSCS Application for Admission if the applicant has not attended

NDSCS or complete a re-application if the applicant has previously attended or is a past graduate of NDSCS. 2. Hold a current State or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT certification. 3. Submit official ACT and/or Placement testing results to Enrollment Services.

Results must meet criteria to enroll in English 110 fall semester OR submit an official college transcript with ENGL 110 completed with a “C” or higher. *Program Admission Requirements are subject to revision. Please check the department or program website under Program Admission Requirements for current information.

Award

Upon successful completion of the required courses, (“C” or higher) students will be awarded a certificate in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with an emphasis in Emergency Medical Technician.

Revised: May 2022