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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, often abbreviated as HVAC/R, is a skilled trade, in high demand and a wonderful career choice for those who enjoy working with their hands. A qualified HVAC/R technician or HVAC/R mechanic has duties which include:

• Installing heating and cooling systems.
• Maintaining and repairing heating and cooling systems.
• Providing excellent customer service for commercial and residential clientele.
• Studying blueprints and assembling HVAC/R equipment
• Measuring and reporting on HVAC/R performance.
• Evolving skill sets to the latest technology and understanding water-based heating systems, solar technology or other sub-domains of HVAC/R systems.

To enter the HVAC/R field, it is important to have the proper training and understand safety protocols. One of the best ways to gain this knowledge is through an HVAC/R dedicated diploma program. The program can be completed in just 10 months and will prepare you to:

• Problem-solve and troubleshoot HVAC/R equipment and systems.
• Complete required safety courses, necessary within the skilled trade for employment.
• Be introduced to various systems and brands common to the industry.
• Learn common terminology and procedures related to the HVAC/R field.

If you are a “people person” and enjoy working with others, then Human Resource Administration, or as often referred HR Administration, may be the perfect field to advance your career. Human Resources is one of the primary divisions in corporate and business settings and typically involves duties such as:

• Researching industry and state employment trends to locate potential talent.
• Working as part of a team to ensure open positions are filled with qualified candidates.
• Introducing new employees to your business and communicating specific steps in the application and employment process.
• Some job functions may also include project management, problem-solving, presentations, reporting and assisting with employee surveys and communications.

There are many ways to enter the Human Resource field, but like many positions, these roles are highly competitive. One of the best ways to stand out from the crowd is to distinguish yourself through your credentials. At Stautzenberger College, the Human Resource Administration diploma can be completed in just 10 months and has been carefully designed to:

• Prepare you through course work to demonstrate the skills employers are looking for in this field.
• Introduce topics such as Human Resource Management, the Staffing and Hiring Process, Change Management and Employee Benefit Design.
• Gain knowledge of employment law as it relates to the workplace.
• Understand diversity and its importance in the workplace.

Addiction Counseling is all about improving the lives of those struggling with drugs and alcohol, suffering from eating disorders or other behavioral issues. Addiction Counselors or Addiction Counseling Techs are critical members of the support system for those in need and this career typically involves:

• Overseeing individual or group therapy focused on addiction recovery and behavioral improvements.
• Providing emotional support for individuals.
• Helping patients navigate the various stages of addiction recovery.
• Being a constant supporting shoulder and mentor.

Stautzenberger College offers a pathway for those interested in becoming Addiction Counselors. The Addiction Counseling Technician diploma can be completed in just 9 months and has been carefully designed to:

• Learn and apply theories of addiction, substance assessment, and counseling techniques.
• Apply ethics and boundary considerations and practice an understanding of diversity and tolerance for others.
• Develop motivational interviewing skills.
• Understand the neurobiology of addiction, family addiction dynamics, and special population considerations in addiction counseling.
• Demonstrate knowledge of group process, case management, crisis intervention, trauma and recovery, and vocational rehabilitation.

Early Childhood Education involves:

• Teaching social and emotional development to children.
• Being knowledgeable of age-appropriate activities.
• Recording individual learning progress of children in your care.
• Recognizing signs of developmental delay in children with special needs.
• Balancing each child’s individual needs and push children to their fullest potential.
• Impacting each child’s growth as a future student.

A multitude of studies suggest that early childhood is one of the most important learning periods in a child’s life. During this time period, high-quality developmental education can not only significantly impact a child’s ability to learn in later life, but also set the course for one’s opportunities in the future. For these overwhelming reasons, effective education during a child’s pre-school years requires careful training and is a highly-rewarding career.

• One of the best ways to start a career in Early Childhood Education is through a diploma program. At Stautzenberger College, the Diploma in Early Childhood Education can be completed in just 6 months and has been carefully designed to:
• Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to gain employment as entry-level early childhood educators.
• Course work designed to prepare students to work with young children of all abilities and special needs in a variety of settings.

Who doesn’t love a great smile? Dental Assistants are a sought after and strong contributing member of the overall dental team. Dental Assistants typically work in a comfortable dental office location in cities, suburbs and smaller towns. Dental assisting involves:

• Working as part of a team to provide patient care.
• Processing samples and performing laboratory functions.
• Collecting billing and insurance information from patients.
• Advising patients on proper oral hygiene.
• Performing administrative and other such duties to support the clinic.

A great way to launch your dental career is through a diploma program. The diploma can be completed in just 10 months and has been carefully designed to:

• Provide training in didactic, laboratory and clinical processes.
• In-depth teachings of common dental procedures.
• Instruction for dental office administration.
• Gain knowledge of chairside assisting and infection control in an oral environment.

Few healthcare functions would be possible without Medical Assistants. This varied and fundamentally important career, is critical in providing services such as:

• Working alongside physicians and nurses to provide administrative support.
• Measuring and recording vital signs.
• Ensuring stellar patient experiences through appointment scheduling, cleansing rooms and processing customer data.
• In some cases, obtaining patient samples.
• Helping patients improve healthcare outcomes and improve lives.

Due to the complexities of healthcare and the importance of patient care, a diploma program is a great way to gain fundamental industry knowledge to launch a healthcare career. The diploma program can be completed in just 10 months and has been carefully designed to provide:

• Instruction in both clerical and clinical best practices and skills.
• Development of medical communication and critical thinking.
• Includes a 160-hour externship designed to gain hands-on experience.
• Real-life examples of common challenges in the healthcare world.

Looking for a fast-paced, exciting career? This is it. A Surgical Technician assists with all manner of operating room (OR) procedures and patient care. They are critical to pre-operative processes and ensure the sterilization of equipment and the room itself. Some of their duties include:

• Organizing pre-operative equipment and ready the OR for surgery.
• Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Preparing and administering medications, assisting in retracting tissues and passing surgical tools as necessary.
• Applying bandages and removing patients after an operation.
• Participating in the sterilization of equipment.

Surgical Technology offers a rewarding career. To enter this field, one of the best paths is through an accredited degree program. The program can be completed in just 18 months and will prepare you through:

• Advanced studies in anatomy, microbiology and physiology.
• In-depth study of medical terminology and operating room procedures.
• An externship in a healthcare setting, providing real-world experience.
• General education course work to meet the requirements of an associate degree.

Animal Science

Helping animals in their critical hour of need is at the core of what a Veterinary Technician does. This hands-on profession involves:

• Providing critical support services for Veterinarians and animal hospital staff.
• Participating in lab tests and sampling and ensure equipment is ready for administering services.
• Taking X-rays and performing physical exams prior to veterinary procedures.
• Supervising and training personnel in the essentials of animal care.
• Delivering exceptional customer service to pet owners.

To gain employment as a Veterinary Technician, it is highly valuable to graduate from an accredited program and have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). At Stautzenberger, the program will focus on the core subjects you need to master to pass this exam, including:

• Anesthesia
• Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
• Pharmacy & Pharmacology
• Pain Management/Analgesia
• Dentistry
• Laboratory Procedures
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Animal Care & Nursing
• Surgical Nursing

Practical Nursing is a very rewarding career and many are even considered as heroes in their communities. Practical Nurses have the power to change lives through their actions and are typically responsible for:

• Providing basic nursing care and being responsible for patient comfort.
• Checking blood pressure, changing bandages or other patient needs.
• Monitoring and reporting patient vitals to doctors and other medical staff.
• Under certain circumstances, administering medications.

One of the most common paths to become a Licensed Practical Nurse is through a diploma program. This approach provides invaluable lessons that aid in preparing for the NCLEX exam and help you launch a career in practical nursing. The diploma program can be completed in just 14 months and has been carefully designed to:

• Provide necessary training to pass the NCLEX exam
• Studies in anatomy, pharmacology and nutrition.
• Course work in clinical skills, critical thinking, medical ethics and nursing care.
• How to create a safe environment for patients, family and the community.