Wallace Community College
Dothan, Eufaula, Fort Rucker, Alabama, United States
http://www.wallace.edu

Respiratory Therapist

It is the intent of the Respiratory Therapist Program to produce graduates prepared for careers as professional Respiratory Therapists. In doing so, the program provides both didactic and clinical training to enable each graduate to function as an assistant to the physician in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective respiratory therapy. Graduates also serve as educational and ......
 

The Radiologic Technology (RAD) Program at Wallace Community College seeks to prepare students for entry level employment in healthcare arena. With a greater than 10% vacancy rate within hospitals in the State of Alabama, the program at WCC contributes greatly in meeting the health care workforce needs. The RAD Program at Wallace Community College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on ......
 

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide bedside patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. While providing direct patient care, the LPN is in a strategic position to observe the patient response to treatment and care. As an effective and contributing member of the nursing team, the LPN assists in implementing the patient’s care plan. In some settings,......
 

The mission of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Wallace Community College is to help students attain education to satisfy requirements of an Associate in Applied Science Degree. In so doing, we will graduate knowledgeable, competent, self-assured, adaptable, and service-oriented paraprofessionals. Graduates will be valuable members of the profession and the health care team, within t......
 

The Medical Assisting Program at Wallace Community College has a two-fold purpose. The program seeks to ensure students have opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of medical assisting and also prepare them to successfully write the American Association of Medical Assistant Certifying Board examination and become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Med......
 

The Wallace College Emergency Medical Services Program offers two levels of certification; EMT Basic and Paramedic. The EMT Basic level of training is completed in one semester and allows the entry level EMT to manage both medical and trauma patients. Paramedics build on the training of EMT Basics by adding advanced knowledge and skills. These include endotracheal intubation, interpreting EKGs,......
 

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Wallace Community College strives to supply Registered Nurses to meet the needs of our healthcare community. The American Medical Association has predicted a 20% shortage of RNs by the year 2020, thus contributing to increased interest in the profession and the program. Since the first class in 1969, over 2500 students have achieved their dream of beco......
 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the welding industry as plate or pipe welders. Certification is encouraged and performed in accordance with American Welding Society and American Petroleum Institute standards. The program includes a wide variety of welding experiences for plate and pipe welders. Students can exit the program after three semesters with a certi......
 

This short certificate program is designed to teach students to repair small gasoline engines. Students receive instruction in the principles of four-stroke cycle and two-stroke cycle engines. Other areas of emphasis are troubleshooting and repair procedures on valves, power producing components, fuel systems, ignition systems, exhaust, lubrication, and cooling systems. After completing this......
 

Plumbing and pipe fitting involve much more than installing pipes or solving plumbing problems. The Plumbing program encompasses such areas as blueprint reading, fixture design, and appliance/fixture installation. Other areas of study include trenching, grading, and installing sewers, septic tanks, and drainage lines. The Plumbing program places emphasis on both residential and commercial appli......
 

Machinists are skilled workers who use machine tools to make metal parts. Machinists can set up and operate most types of machine tools. They select tools and materials required for each job and plan the cutting and finishing operations to complete the finished work according to blueprint or written specifications. They make standard shop computations related to dimensions of work, tooling, fee......
 

The Masonry program trains students in the basic concepts of building construction, including brick veneering, cement finishing, cinder block installation, and others. Students averaging 15 hours each term may be able to complete the program in as little as four terms. This is an estimate and does not include any non-credit courses that are needed by individual students. Students completing ......
 

This short certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions as technicians in the industrial production equipment maintenance field. This program is designed to provide specific training in basic AC/DC electricity, control wiring, motor controls, PLCs, HVAC, and welding. Graduates receive a program certificate and are qualified for employment as entry-level industr......
 

The Industrial Electronics Technology program provides the skills and knowledge required by today¡¯s high-tech industries. Options are available for students who are interested in robotics, programmable logic controls, instrumentation and process control devices, and wireless communication. Students also learn about programming languages that focus on network-supported industrial applications in......
 

Electricians assemble, test, install, and maintain electrical systems used in commercial and industrial applications. They install and test complete electrical systems including conduit, wiring, and control devices. They troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical power and control systems including hydraulic/pneumatic, programmable controllers, relay control systems, and AC/DC drives. Students......
 

Drafting Technology encompasses many divergent fields of study, including aerospace, architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, piping, structural, and technical illustrating. All of these fields focus on the ability to communicate by using a graphic language. Graphic communication is the ability to translate ideas and rough sketches into finished drawings that can be used to manufacture or ......
 

Cosmetology is a constantly growing field and offers opportunities to be self-employed or work in salons. Students learn to cut and style hair, give permanent waves and tints, give manicures, shape eyebrows, and provide individual make-up analysis. They also become proficient in the field of wig styling and use of hair pieces. Students are required to purchase their own cosmetology kit, book......
 

The Cosmetology Instructor Training (CIT) program is designed to train qualified cosmetologists in the basic skills needed to teach Cosmetology. The program is also designed to aid the student in preparing for the Alabama Board of Cosmetology Instructors’ Examination. Students averaging 12 hours each term may be able to complete the program in as little as two terms. This is an estimate an......
 

Recognizing the role of the computer and persons with computer skills in the world of today, the College offers a Computer Information Science program with appropriate options for students. These programs are for students who are interested in programming, operations, analysis, systems engineering, or related jobs in this field. Students are expected to possess proficient keyboarding skills. ......
 

The Child Development programs are offered to prepare students for employment in the field of early care and education. The program is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge to work effectively with young children and families. Graduates may be employed as administrators in private preschool programs; as teachers in state pre-kindergarten programs, preschool programs, Head Start......
 

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