Salina Area Technical College

Allied Health

This program enables a student to design an individualized program of study to fulfill a career goal in a variety of medical fields. Courses can be completed individually or built on top of each other to earn additional credentials. The Certificate of Completion is a single course degree.

Applied Technologies

This associate's degree program gives students the flexibility to pursue a program that fits their interests or career goals by choosing among two or more technical specialties. Students must complete 45 credits in a minimum of two different technical programs and will complete the KS Work Ready certification.

Auto Collision and Refinishing Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the collision shop industry. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. This is an ASE certified NATEF program.

Auto Collision and Refinishing Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the collision shop industry. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

Automotive Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the automotive repair industry. The Technical Certificate is a four-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. This is an ASE certified NATEF program.

Automotive Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the automotive repair industry. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a five-semester program that contains technical, advanced and general education courses.

Business Administrative Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in almost any office environment. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

Business Administrative Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in almost any office environment, such as manufacturing, financial, or medical. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP

Commercial Truck Driving

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in commercial truck driving, including automatic and manual skills. The Certificate of Completion is an eight-week program that contains technical and advanced technical courses.

COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING

Computer Aided Drafting

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed in the mechanical, architectural, and civil drafting fields. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

Computer Aided Drafting

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed in the mechanical, architectural, and civil drafting fields. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. Students complete the Certified SolidWorks Associate examination.

Construction Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed in the commercial and residential construction industry using NCCER curriculum. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses.

Construction Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed in the commercial and residential construction industry. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

Dental Assistant

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed in the dental care environment. The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Dental Assistant Technology, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

Dental Assistant

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed in the dental care environment. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. Students complete the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credentialing examination.

Dental Hygiene

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed to become a registered Dental Hygienist. The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Dental Hygiene Technology, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Students complete national and local examinations to obtain licensure.

Diesel Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the heavy-duty diesel industry. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. This is a mandatory AAS program; students are not granted a Technical Certificate unless they complete all AAS requirements.

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Early Childhood Education

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the fields of child care and/or preschool. The Technical Certificate options include Infant and Toddler Education, Pre-school Education, and Early Childhood Education.

Early Childhood Education

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the fields of child care and/or preschool. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical, and general education courses.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Electrical Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the electrical field. The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Electrical Technology, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

Electrical Technology (Technical Certificate B)

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the electrical field. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Students have the opportunity to take the Journeyman Electrician Exam.

Electrical Technology (Technical Certificate C)

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the electrical field. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Students have the opportunity to take the Journeyman Electrician Exam.

EMT: BASIC

Fire Science Technology

This program of study is designed to prepare students for a variety of fire industry careers. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses, and students are also trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. Students complete OSHA-10, EPA 608, and NATE certifications.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in HVAC, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

HOME HEALTH AIDE

Industrial Maintenance and Automation Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the manufacturing industries. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

Industrial Maintenance and Automation Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the manufacturing industries. The Technical Certificate is a four-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. Graduates are prepared to take the CMRT and SMRP certifications.

Machining and Manufacturing Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the manufacturing and machining industries. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses.

Machining and Manufacturing Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the manufacturing and machining industries. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

MEDICATION AIDE

Nursing

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in a nursing career, culminating in an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. The program is designed to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN, the licensing exam for Registered Nurses, and has been approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

NURSING AIDE

Pharmacy Technician

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the Pharmacy Technician field. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. Students prepare to complete their certification testing in PTCB or other regionally acceptable certifications.

Police Science

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in a law enforcement career, including the corrections and probation sectors. The Technical Certificate is a four-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses.

Police Science

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in a law enforcement career. The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Police Science, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Students completing the AAS will complete Kansas Law Enforcement Training (KLETC) certification.

Practical Nursing

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in a nursing career, culminating in a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing. The nursing courses consist of a blend of academic and clinical components and prepare the graduate for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam for Practical Nurses.

Welding Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the welding industry. The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Welding Technology, is a four-semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses.

Welding Technology

This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the welding industry, including manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and construction sectors. The Technical Certificate is a two-semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. Students complete AWS SMAW 1G, 2G, and 3G weld tests.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY