Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Advanced Welding

Prepare for a career Advanced Welding by expanding your knowledge, proficiency, and practice to meet the needs of manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, industrial fabrication, pipeline, ship building and heavy construction occupations. The program prepares the student to take the ASME Section IX weld test after completing the Advanced Welding program.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program prepares students to work in the automotive repair industry. This includes dealership, general repair, and specialty shop opportunities. The program covers brake systems, steering and suspension, electronics/electricity, engine performance, heating and air conditioning, manual and automatic transmissions, automotive fundamentals, diagnosis, engine management systems, and Pennsylvania State safety/emission inspection procedures.

Cabinetmaking & Wood Technology

Prepare for a career in the field in the wood working industry through learning the skills necessary to manufacture custom furniture, cabinetry and millwork.

Commercial Truck Driver Training, CDL Class A ELDT

Prepares the student for qualification to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Through classroom training, behind the wheel training, road training, and CDL road testing, we prepare students to become safe CDL drivers. This class meets all criteria for ELDT.

Commercial Truck Driver Training, CDL Class B ELDT

Prepares the student for qualification to operate any vehicle with a gross weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more. Through classroom training, behind the wheel training, road training, and CDL road testing, we prepare students to become safe CDL drivers. This class meets all criteria for ELDT.

Dental Assistant

Prepare for a professional career as a dental assistant or for further education as an expanded-function dental assistant, dental hygienist, dental lab technician, or dentist.

Dental Hygiene

The program aims to graduate competent oral health professionals to work in the mainstream of the dental and healthcare industry. The program combines classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences to prepare the students to assess, diagnose, and plan treatment, followed by implementing, evaluating, and documenting the care process within the dental hygiene scope of practice.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

This EFDA course is designed for dental assistants to increase their current level of knowledge and receive instruction for necessary technical skills that they will need to take into the workforce allowing them to perform advanced assisting operative procedures with the highest level of competency, excellence, confidence and compassion. Student application to the PA State Board of Dentistry will lead to eligibility to complete the EFDA State Boards to obtain an EFDA license.

Medical Assistant

Prepare to become a driving force on a professional healthcare team by delivering high quality customer service while performing advanced diagnostic procedures and patient care such as phlebotomy, pharmacology, and assisting in minor office surgeries.

Practical Nursing

Prepare for a career in practical nursing by learning to perform nursing care safely and effectively under the guidance of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist within all settings where nursing takes place. The program meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania and qualifies students to sit for the licensure exam in the States of Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Veterinary Technology

The program combines classroom theory and laboratory experience on topics including care, surgical procedures, proper washing and feeding techniques, and overall care of animals. By completing the program, students will be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) for Licensing as a Certified Veterinary Technician.

Welding Technology

Prepare for a career in welding by performing a wide range of welding processes using advanced welding techniques on modern power tools/equipment. The program prepares the student to take the D1.1 weld test after completing the Welding Technology program.