The following are JCCC career and technical courses offered through the College Now program. If you click on a particular course (ELEC 126, for example), you will be directed to a copy of the course outline, which includes the objectives and competencies covered in the course. Note: The courses are only offered and specified locations.

AVHO 102

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) (5 CR)

Prerequisite: ENGL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher or Appropriate Compass reading test score. Documentation of current TB test and current CPR for Health Care Providers and a Social Security Card.

This course provides classroom and clinical instruction for the primary care of clients in long-term and acute- care facilities. Students learn skills for daily hygiene, bedside care, vital sign measurement, positioning and safe transfer of clients. The class prepares and schedules the student to take the Kansas CNA examination. In-state tuition and fees $300 total. Out-of-state tuition and fees $1065 total. 96 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. The credit reflected in this course is for transcript reporting, recording and transfer only. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/CNA_Information-Requirements. Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $20 to $110.

AVHO 104

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (4 CR)

Prerequisites: Appropriate Compass reading test score, and proof of Kansas CNA certification or having completed the state CNA examination and awaiting results. If CNA examination results are not satisfactory, the student must withdraw from the CMA course. Documentation of current TB skin test - negative results within the last year. Current CPR for Health Care Providers and Social Security card.

This course includes the development of knowledge related to many commonly prescribed medications. Students will learn the classification, side effects and techniques of administration, including preparation and accurate distribution of medications. Safe administration of oral medications is discussed and demonstrated. Students will be scheduled to take the Kansas CMA examination. In-state tuition and fees $248 total. Out-of-state tuition and fees $860 total. 80 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. The credit reflected in this course is for transcript reporting, recording and transfer only. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/CMA_Information-Requirements. Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $20 to $110.

ELEC 126

Microcomputer A+ Preparation (4 CR)

This course is designed to be a general introduction to personal computer hardware and operating system software. The course teaches the operation, installation and upgrade of all the major components of a typical PC. The course also provides the basic knowledge to prepare the student for passing the A+ test, which is the industry standard certification for personal computer technicians. Since A+ Certification is based upon the Windows Operating System and Intel/AMD-type microprocessors, these will be the basis of the course. The course will cover both of the A+ Certification testing areas: PC Hardware (Core Test) and Operating Systems (OS Test). 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $5 to $10.

IT 200

Networking Technologies (3 CR)

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of networking technology. Concepts covered include network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs and WANs, the layers of the OSI reference model, cabling practices, network topologies, and IP addressing.

IT 246

Introduction to Routers (3 CR)

Prerequisite: IT 200

This course is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of network routing and the operation of routers. Topics include installing and configuring routers, OPSF and Link State routing protocols, working with metrics and route selection, and TCP/IP configuration. Programming and setup using Cisco routers will be conducted. Laboratory exercises will accompany lectures. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

IT 247

Accessing Wide Area Networks (3 CR)

Prerequisites: IT 145 or IT 246

This course is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of internetworking. Topics include Local Area Network (LAN) segmentation using routers. Wide Area Network (WAN) physical technologies will be studied. Configuring WAN protocols using Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and Frame Relay will be presented. Securing the network with standard and extended access lists will be performed. Programming and configuration will be conducted using Cisco routers and switches. Laboratory exercises will accompany lectures. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.