Northwest Kansas Technical College

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

This program is designed to prepare students for the advanced EMT certification exams in the state of Kansas. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Application Development and Emerging Technologies

The Application Development and Emerging Technologies program offers five tracks to prepare students for entry into the field of software development. After a first year of common core courses, students may choose from the Development/Operations, Back-end, Front-end, Product Design and Project Management, or Blockchain tracks.

Application Development and Emerging Technologies

The Application Development and Emerging Technologies program offers five tracks to prepare students for entry into the field of software development. After a first year of common core courses, students may choose from the Development/Operations, Back-end, Front-end, Product Design and Project Management, or Blockchain tracks.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program trains students in the basic fundamentals, job skills, and related work procedures for employment in the automotive profession. Coursework includes use of technical service manuals, testing equipment, electronic ignition systems, brakes, transmissions, steering systems, and a variety of other components. The program is aligned with ASE Educational Foundation standards.

Automotive Technology (Technical Certificate A)

The Automotive Technology program trains students in the basic fundamentals, job skills, and related work procedures for employment in the automotive profession. Coursework includes use of technical service manuals, testing equipment, electronic ignition systems, brakes, transmissions, steering systems, and a variety of other components. The program is aligned with ASE Educational Foundation standards.

Automotive Technology (Technical Certificate B)

The Automotive Technology program trains students in the basic fundamentals, job skills, and related work procedures for employment in the automotive profession. Coursework includes use of technical service manuals, testing equipment, electronic ignition systems, brakes, transmissions, steering systems, and a variety of other components. The program is aligned with ASE Educational Foundation standards.

Automotive Technology (Technical Certificate C)

The Automotive Technology program trains students in the basic fundamentals, job skills, and related work procedures for employment in the automotive profession. Coursework includes use of technical service manuals, testing equipment, electronic ignition systems, brakes, transmissions, steering systems, and a variety of other components. The program is aligned with ASE Educational Foundation standards.

Business Technology

The Business Technology program trains leaders, facilitators, and managers for productive careers in industry, generating graduates skilled in marketing, finance, accounting, management, and information systems. Two tracks are available: the Traditional Business Track and the Sports Management Track.

Business Technology

The Business Technology program trains leaders, facilitators, and managers for productive careers in industry, generating graduates skilled in marketing, finance, accounting, management, and information systems. Two tracks are available: the Traditional Business Track and the Sports Management Track.

Certified Medication Aide

This program provides an introduction to the classification and side effects of common medications, including techniques of administration, preparation, and accurate distribution of medications. It prepares students to challenge the Kansas C.M.A. exam; students must already be a certified nurse aide before enrolling.

Certified Nurse Aide

This program 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, and prepare to challenge the Kansas C.N.A. exam.

Childcare Specialist

The Childcare Specialist program prepares students to serve as teacher's aides and Lead Teachers in a variety of childcare facilities serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. The program is offered online with practicum experiences that must take place in a local childcare facility.

Childcare Specialist (Technical Certificate A)

The Childcare Specialist program prepares students to serve as teacher's aides and Lead Teachers in a variety of childcare facilities serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. The program is offered online with practicum experiences that must take place in a local childcare facility.

Childcare Specialist (Technical Certificate B)

The Childcare Specialist program prepares students to serve as teacher's aides and Lead Teachers in a variety of childcare facilities serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. The program is offered online with practicum experiences that must take place in a local childcare facility.

Commercial Driver's License

The CDL program prepares individuals to take their state's (KS, CO, or NE) exams for earning a Commercial Learner's Permit and the Commercial Driver's License. The two required courses review the federally mandated Entry Level Driver Training and include both range and road driving practice.

Computer Graphics Technology

Computer Graphics Technology integrates art and technology with business and communications in a wide range of applications. Areas of study include graphic design, digital photography, publishing, audio production, animation, web, and UX/UI design. The program runs a full-service creative studio where students work on real-world client projects.

Computer Graphics Technology

Computer Graphics Technology integrates art and technology with business and communications in a wide range of applications. Areas of study include graphic design, digital photography, publishing, audio production, animation, web, and UX/UI design. The program runs a full-service creative studio where students work on real-world client projects.

Construction Technology

Construction Technology is a practical technical program that provides training in the job skills and related technical information used in the construction trades. The program introduces all phases of residential carpentry up to two-story construction, including framing, roofing, finishes, concrete/masonry, cabinets, and building codes.

Construction Technology (Technical Certificate B)

Construction Technology is a practical technical program that provides training in the job skills and related technical information used in the construction trades. The program introduces all phases of residential carpentry up to two-story construction, including framing, roofing, finishes, concrete/masonry, cabinets, and building codes.

Construction Technology (Technical Certificate C)

Construction Technology is a practical technical program that provides training in the job skills and related technical information used in the construction trades. The program introduces all phases of residential carpentry up to two-story construction, including framing, roofing, finishes, concrete/masonry, cabinets, and building codes.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Program is a practical technical program designed to teach the art of cosmetics for the skin, hair, and nails, along with the proper application of products. The curriculum is directly related to Kansas State Board of Cosmetology laws and licensing.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Program is a practical technical program designed to teach the art of cosmetics for the skin, hair, and nails, along with the proper application of products. The curriculum is directly related to Kansas State Board of Cosmetology laws and licensing.

Crime Scene Investigation

The Crime Scene Investigation Technology program provides students with skills in identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting evidence and information relevant to crime scene investigation. It also equips students with competencies to effectively engage with other aspects of the criminal justice system.

Crime Scene Investigation

The Crime Scene Investigation Technology program provides students with skills in identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting evidence and information relevant to crime scene investigation. It also equips students with competencies to effectively engage with other aspects of the criminal justice system.

Diesel Technology

The Diesel Technology program, hosted at the Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology, is a practical technical program designed to provide students with the skills necessary to gain employment as a diesel technician. Students choose one of two pathways: over-the-road or agricultural diesel technician.

Diesel Technology

The Diesel Technology program, hosted at the Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology, is a practical technical program designed to provide students with the skills necessary to gain employment as a diesel technician. Students choose one of two pathways: over-the-road or agricultural diesel technician.

Electrical Technology

Electrical Technology provides instruction to develop basic electrician skills, technical knowledge, and related occupational information to prepare an individual for employment in the electrical trade. The program progresses through residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, including electromechanical and advanced solid-state motor controls.

Electrical Technology (Technical Certificate B)

Electrical Technology provides instruction to develop basic electrician skills, technical knowledge, and related occupational information to prepare an individual for employment in the electrical trade. The program progresses through residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, including electromechanical and advanced solid-state motor controls.

Electrical Technology (Technical Certificate C)

Electrical Technology provides instruction to develop basic electrician skills, technical knowledge, and related occupational information to prepare an individual for employment in the electrical trade. The program progresses through residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, including electromechanical and advanced solid-state motor controls.

Emergency Medical Technician

This program is designed to prepare students for the EMT certification exams in the state of Kansas. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Engineering Technology - Civil

The Engineering Technology Program provides an on-the-job atmosphere similar to an actual engineering firm. The four basic areas of mechanical, civil, architectural, and computer-aided drafting are covered, with training on advanced technical equipment, drafting boards, computers, and software used in industry.

Engineering Technology - Civil (Technical Certificate A)

The Engineering Technology Program provides an on-the-job atmosphere similar to an actual engineering firm. The four basic areas of mechanical, civil, architectural, and computer-aided drafting are covered, with training on advanced technical equipment, drafting boards, computers, and software used in industry.

Engineering Technology - Civil (Technical Certificate B)

The Engineering Technology Program provides an on-the-job atmosphere similar to an actual engineering firm. The four basic areas of mechanical, civil, architectural, and computer-aided drafting are covered, with training on advanced technical equipment, drafting boards, computers, and software used in industry.

Engineering Technology - Civil (Technical Certificate C)

The Engineering Technology Program provides an on-the-job atmosphere similar to an actual engineering firm. The four basic areas of mechanical, civil, architectural, and computer-aided drafting are covered, with training on advanced technical equipment, drafting boards, computers, and software used in industry.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology provides a well-balanced curriculum in drafting, design, and advanced manufacturing processes covering mechanical computer-aided drafting, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and subtractive manufacturing (multi-axis CNC machining). Training moves from drafting boards to computers and multiple advanced manufacturing machines.

Mechanical Engineering Technology (Technical Certificate A)

Mechanical Engineering Technology provides a well-balanced curriculum in drafting, design, and advanced manufacturing processes covering mechanical computer-aided drafting, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and subtractive manufacturing (multi-axis CNC machining). Training moves from drafting boards to computers and multiple advanced manufacturing machines.

Mechanical Engineering Technology (Technical Certificate B)

Mechanical Engineering Technology provides a well-balanced curriculum in drafting, design, and advanced manufacturing processes covering mechanical computer-aided drafting, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and subtractive manufacturing (multi-axis CNC machining). Training moves from drafting boards to computers and multiple advanced manufacturing machines.

Mechanical Engineering Technology (Technical Certificate C)

Mechanical Engineering Technology provides a well-balanced curriculum in drafting, design, and advanced manufacturing processes covering mechanical computer-aided drafting, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and subtractive manufacturing (multi-axis CNC machining). Training moves from drafting boards to computers and multiple advanced manufacturing machines.

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant program provides students with the job skills and related technical information to work as an assistant in medical facilities. Students learn clerical functions such as scheduling and billing, and clinical functions including taking vital signs and patient histories, venipuncture, and simple lab tests. The AAS is optional with the completion of general education coursework.

Medical Assistant (Technical Certificate A)

The Medical Assistant program provides students with the job skills and related technical information to work as an assistant in medical facilities. Students learn clerical functions such as scheduling and billing, and clinical functions including taking vital signs and patient histories, venipuncture, and simple lab tests. The program is accredited by CAAHEP.

Medical Assistant (Technical Certificate B)

The Medical Assistant program provides students with the job skills and related technical information to work as an assistant in medical facilities. Students learn clerical functions such as scheduling and billing, and clinical functions including taking vital signs and patient histories, venipuncture, and simple lab tests. The program is accredited by CAAHEP.

Medical Assistant (Technical Certificate C)

The Medical Assistant program provides students with the job skills and related technical information to work as an assistant in medical facilities. Students learn clerical functions such as scheduling and billing, and clinical functions including taking vital signs and patient histories, venipuncture, and simple lab tests. The program is accredited by CAAHEP.

Plumbing

The Plumbing program is a two-year program that provides a hands-on approach to learning a broad base of skills for a career in plumbing, including drains, wastes and vents, water distribution piping, fuel gas piping, fixtures, and backflow prevention.

Plumbing (Technical Certificate A)

The Plumbing program is a two-year program that provides a hands-on approach to learning a broad base of skills for a career in plumbing, including drains, wastes and vents, water distribution piping, fuel gas piping, fixtures, and backflow prevention.

Plumbing (Technical Certificate B)

The Plumbing program is a two-year program that provides a hands-on approach to learning a broad base of skills for a career in plumbing, including drains, wastes and vents, water distribution piping, fuel gas piping, fixtures, and backflow prevention.

Plumbing (Technical Certificate C)

The Plumbing program is a two-year program that provides a hands-on approach to learning a broad base of skills for a career in plumbing, including drains, wastes and vents, water distribution piping, fuel gas piping, fixtures, and backflow prevention.

Precision Agriculture Technology

The Precision Agriculture Technology program teaches modern farming technology and methods used in the field and office for precision farming operations. Students develop competencies in geospatial science, data collection, GIS, spatial analysis, tractor guidance technology, water management systems, and sustainable agriculture practices.

Precision Agriculture Technology (Technical Certificate A)

The Precision Agriculture Technology program teaches modern farming technology and methods used in the field and office for precision farming operations. Students develop competencies in geospatial science, data collection, GIS, spatial analysis, tractor guidance technology, water management systems, and sustainable agriculture practices.

Precision Agriculture Technology (Technical Certificate B)

The Precision Agriculture Technology program teaches modern farming technology and methods used in the field and office for precision farming operations. Students develop competencies in geospatial science, data collection, GIS, spatial analysis, tractor guidance technology, water management systems, and sustainable agriculture practices.

Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and related technical information to work as a respiratory therapist in the medical field. Respiratory therapists engage in the evaluation, treatment, management, and care of patients with heart and lung problems across many specialty areas.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology Program is designed to teach specific skills in all aspects of the welding trade, including arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, TIG, MIG, brazing, and semi-automatic cutting. The AAS is optional with the completion of general education coursework and internship credits.

Welding Technology (Technical Certificate A)

The Welding Technology Program is designed to teach specific skills in all aspects of the welding trade, including arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, TIG, MIG, brazing, and semi-automatic cutting. Other areas of study include blueprint reading, job layout, shop math, hard surfacing, and pipe welding.

Welding Technology (Technical Certificate B)

The Welding Technology Program is designed to teach specific skills in all aspects of the welding trade, including arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, TIG, MIG, brazing, and semi-automatic cutting. Other areas of study include blueprint reading, job layout, shop math, hard surfacing, and pipe welding.

Welding Technology (Technical Certificate C)

The Welding Technology Program is designed to teach specific skills in all aspects of the welding trade, including arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, TIG, MIG, brazing, and semi-automatic cutting. Other areas of study include blueprint reading, job layout, shop math, hard surfacing, and pipe welding.