Course Descriptions

Course provides introductory instruction in automotive shop safety, tool identification, measurements, and restoration of threads.

Course provides instruction in automobile engine and oil types and purposes, how to disassemble/reassemble complete engines and identify cooling system components.

Course provides introductory instruction in the identification of automobile brake systems.

Course provides instruction in the servicing of automobiles including checking/changing of fluids, identifying tire wear and basic automobile care.

Course provides instruction in charging and starting systems including repairing and/or replacing batteries, starters, generators, and alternators.

Course provides instruction in the repair and maintenance of the chassis and suspension systems of an automobile ranging from lubrication to linkage, ball joints and shocks.

Course provides instruction in fuel, engine and exhaust systems and their relationship to engine performance.

Course provides instruction in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Inspection Code and preparation for certification in the inspection of Class I vehicles.

Course provides instruction in the diagnosis and repair of the automobile charging system. (Prerequisite: AT-203 Electrical/Electronics I)

Course provides instruction in troubleshooting the fuel system, computerized engine controls and exhaust systems of the automobile. (Prerequisite: AT-207 Engine Performance I)

Course provides instruction in the servicing of standard and/or automatic transmissions, clutch service, U-Joint and axle bearings.

Course provides instruction in service writing skills, labor operations, estimating, customer relations and job site preparedness skills.

Applied general education course provides introductory instruction in and application of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Publisher.

Course provides instruction in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology of the human body to including spelling, root words, suffixes, prefixes, and definitions relating to the integration and function of muscular, circulatory, nervous, and respiratory systems including cellular composition.

Course provides intermediate instruction in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology of the human body including word components and their application to the digestive, urinary, musculoskeletal, nervous, lymphatic, cardiovascular, and integumentary systems. (Prerequisite: BE-13 Medical Terminology/Anatomy & Physiology I)

Course provides introductory instruction in transcription.

Course provides instruction in the use of transcription devices to transcribe healthcare dictation and prepare patient care documents. (Prerequisite: BE-18 Machine Transcription)

This introductory course provides instruction in the history of medicine, professional behavior in the medical office, office environment and daily operations in a medical office, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments manually and by computer, healthcare law and ethics.

Course provides instruction in filing rules which pertain to cards and correspondence in alphabetic, geographic, and numeric filing systems.

Course provides instruction in office procedures including business transactions, the operation and maintenance of office equipment and telephone techniques.

Course provides instructions in the basics of presentation concepts including how to plan, develop, and give a presentation.

Applied general education course provides instruction in the use and design of electronic spreadsheets, databases, and graphics.

Course provides introductory instruction on the Patient Health Record, the framework of a medical charting system, the use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR). (Prerequisite: BE-20 Medical Office Procedures)

Course provides instruction in insurance form preparation for Medicare and Medicaid including universal claim forms used by Blue Shield, private and nonprofit insurance agencies and workers compensation insurance applying ICD-10 CM and CPT coding system. (Prerequisite: BE-42 Introduction to Billing & Coding)

Course provides instruction in the use of an integrated medical practice management and electronic health record system (PM/EHR) in a medical office setting. Students will learn the general flow of information in a medical office and the required software tasks across the total patient encounter. (Prerequisite: BE-42 Introduction to Billing & Coding)

Course provides instruction in CPR, basic first aid, vital signs, basic electro-cardiography and patient preparation. In addition, students will review previously introduced competencies in preparation to sit for the Certified Medical Administration Assistant exam with National Healthcareer Association.

Course provides instruction in types of restaurants, institutional establishments, and career opportunities in the food service industry.

Course provides instruction in pre-preparation, basic preparation, and serving/portioning of food.

Course provides instruction for entry-level practical preparation of food including pre-preparation of ingredients and preparing, portioning, and serving stocks, soup, sandwiches, meats, seafood, breakfast items, salads/ salad dressings, vegetables, and potatoes/pasta/rice.

Course provides instruction in the identification and safe use of tools and stationary equipment.

Course provides instruction and application in the use of scales, volume measuring devices and conversion of formulas and recipes.

Course provides instruction in the preparation of pies, cakes, rolls, breads, pastries, and quick breads.

Course provides instruction in the principles of nutrition including identifying and utilizing nutrition, storage, the use and issuing of documents and mathematical computations.

Applied general education course provides instruction in Food Service Math principles necessary for advanced/ supervisory/ management Culinary Arts personnel including math principles, operational procedures, budget management and purchasing.

Course provides instruction in food service sanitation and safety including the identification and application of proper food sanitation and safety practices including ServSafe Sanitation Certification training.

Course provides intermediate instruction in the preparation and serving of food items. (Prerequisite: CA-100 Foods I)

Course provides instruction in the principles of menu writing and marketing.

Course provides instruction and application in the principles of table service

Applied general education course provides instruction in the principles and techniques necessary to manage personnel, budgets and purchasing.

Course provides intermediate instruction in bakeshop production. (Prerequisite: CA-105 Baking I)

Course provides instruction and the supervised application of culinary arts techniques for maximizing occupational competence.

Course provides work readiness instruction to help students develop the skills needed for employment in their chosen field of study including managing interpersonal conflict, nonverbal communication, and working productively in a team.

Course provides work readiness instruction to help students develop the skills needed for employment in their chosen field of study including developing a portfolio, preparing resumes and cover letters, job search and application, and interviewing.

Course provides an introduction into the theory of computer systems operations and the integration of computer components.

Course provides instruction on the foundations of web page design using the fundamental building blocks of HTML and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).

Course provides instruction in the practical application and operations of computer systems operation and the integration of computer components. (Prerequisite: CS-2 Computer Architecture I)

This work-based learning experience course provides instruction and application of AST Networking Technology curriculum and theory through hands-on experience in field service work as it applies to the computer and networking market.

Course provides instruction in operating systems used for microcomputers.

Course provides instruction in the working knowledge of Windows Server Architecture, Active Directory Services, Security Services, Network Services, Availability Services, File and Print Services and Application Services.

Course provides instruction on overall foundation of computers and information technology and how to apply it in today’s business, including people, privacy, ethics, and environment.

Course provides instruction on the fundamentals of networks, including types of networks, network models, protocols, architecture, media, and topologies.

Course provides instruction on the fundamentals of networks, including servers and services fundamentals, networking services, security, and network management. (Prerequisite: CS-14 Network Fundamentals I)

Course provides instruction in the technology supporting LAN, WAN, MAN, Wi-Fi, and Telecommunication PBX Telcom Systems.

Course provides instruction in the working knowledge of Windows Server Architecture, Active Directory Services, Security Services, Network Services, Availability Services, File and Print Services and Application Services. (Prerequisite: CS-12 Server Technology I)

Course examines technologies of the past, the evolution of technologies, and investigates new technologies in the networking and telecommunications fields.

Course provides instruction in Hyper-V and other virtualization technologies as well as Clouds and Active Directory. (Prerequisite: CS-16 Network Infrastructure I)

This course covers an introduction to Early Childhood Education, including career options, professional standards, and competencies required for a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. It also emphasizes the role of families and communities in working with young children.

This course provides instruction in promoting and maintaining child health. Topics include nutrition, safe learning environments, active play benefits, CPR, abuse/neglect recognition and state regulations.

This course will provide instruction in child development, covering theories, key milestones, and factors that can impact growth from birth to 5 years. You'll learn how to make informed decisions about appropriate teaching practices and promote optimal learning and development for children.

This course covers techniques to create positive learning environments and build nurturing relationships with each child. Topics include social/emotional development, classroom routines, productivity, positive guidance techniques, enforcing limits, and communicating with families.

This course provides instruction on child assessment, data-driven curriculum planning, individualized instruction, and the teacher’s role in supporting learning. The course emphasizes the importance of facilitating play as a means of supporting children's learning.

This program provides supervised experience in Early Childhood education, helping participants connect theory with practice and gain essential skills and strategies for working effectively with young children, families, and colleagues. Hours earned during this course count towards the required 480 hours of professional work experience in a center-based setting required to obtain a CDA Credential. 

This program provides supervised experience in Early Childhood Education, helping participants connect theory with practice, developing behavior management skills, and providing the opportunity to earn a CDA credential.

This course connects students' practicum experiences with their previous coursework and prepares them for the CDA credentialing process. They will learn to apply industry standards to their professional practicum experiences and present their CDA Professional Portfolio.

Applied general education course provides instruction in basic applied mathematics.

Applied general education course provides instruction in the four basic operations, writing and solving fractions and mixed number problems, decimals, rates, ratios, and percent

Applied general education course provides instruction in writing and solving fractions and mixed number problems, decimals and integer usage and algebraic expressions including an introduction to linear equations and their applications, exponents, and variation.

Course provides instruction in the legal and ethical standards of care, communication styles, emergency procedures, infection control and maintaining the rights and dignity of residents.

Course provides instruction in basic nutrition, therapeutic diets, overview of common geriatric population diseases and maintaining residents’ basic needs.

Course provides instruction in range of motion, promoting independence, body mechanics, transfer techniques, adaptive equipment, and rehabilitation skills.

Course provides instruction in the aging process, helping residents maintain independence, age-appropriate activities and providing services to residents with cognitive impairments.

This work-based learning experience course provides instruction in directed practice in a nursing home setting.

Applied general education course provides instruction in communication practices, electronic communication including business e-mail and attachments, routine business correspondence, positive, informative, negative, persuasive messages.

Applied general education course provides instruction to make informed, responsible financial decisions related to career, taxes, budgeting, banking, saving, credit, renting/buying a home, buying a vehicle, property and liability insurance, and consumer protection

Course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of welding and covers the basic science and practical application of commonly utilized welding processes.

Course provides a comprehensive overview of welding hazards, safety equipment, ventilation, welding in confined spaces, and safety precautions and specifications.

Course provides a comprehensive overview of basic math skills.

In this course, participants will learn to identify, measure, and manage the costs of production in order to reduce expenses and ensure quality of manufacturing process.

Course provides a comprehensive overview of principles of welding and covers the basic science and practical application of commonly utilized welding processes. (Prerequisite: WT-101 Welding Fundamentals I)

Course is an in-depth look into the A2.4:2012 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination; the standard established to specify welding, brazing, and nondestructive examination information by means of symbols.

Course builds upon the lessons learned in Fabrication Math I. (Prerequisite: WT-103 Fabrication Math I)

Course is the introduction to the concepts required to understand the metallurgical techniques that allow welding professionals to accurately design, produce, and inspect welds.

Course provides a comprehensive overview of brazing and soldering. Students will learn the basic science and practical application of commonly utilized brazing and soldering processes. (Prerequisite: WT-201 Welding Fundamentals II)

Course content in destructive testing is an essential part of ensuring the integrity and performance of the welds used to manufacture everything from cars, planes, and ships to bridges, buildings, and pipelines.

A survey course that is designed to explain the process and breakdown the science behind five of the most common nondestructive tests used in the welding industry

Course builds on the fundamental principles described in Metallurgy I to provide a basic understanding of the nature of metals. (Prerequisite: WT-204 Metallurgy I)