Riverbend Technical Academy

RIVERBEND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY – First Year Courses (11,12)
The Academy is designed to provide students with real-life learning opportunities through integrated academic and technical units in programs not already offered. Students who enroll in the Academy typically have a strong career interest in one or more fields being offered, and receive exposure to high-end and state-of-the-art programs and services. These programs will be directly related to the preparation of high school students for the workforce, following industry standards that could lead to an AA degree for graduates. Through a diverse “mapping” of the curriculum, students can expect challenging courses related to technology. See your counselor for more information.

PROGRAM – HEALTH PROFESSIONS

7500 - HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2 Credits/2 Semesters
This course is a one-year, two-hour program designed to expand on career and patient care information, qualifying participants for a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Students will explore health careers in a job shadow assignment, learn entry level skills and expectations required to render direct and indirect health services to patients. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, communicable diseases and medical disorders. Practice in a simulated lab will aid students in learning required competencies in preparation for direct patient care. In addition, they will learn employable skills through on-the-job training in a long-term care facility, at Kootenai Medical Center (KMC), and through the student organization, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America).

PROGRAM – COMPUTER & NETWORK SYSTEMS

7510 –COMPUTER NETWORK/CISCO SYSTEMS 2 CreditS/2 Semesters
The course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to obtain computer industry certifications. The curriculum is that of the Cisco Networking Academy. There are two main areas: IT Essentials I – includes basic computer maintenance and repair, and is intended to prepare students to pass CompTia’s A+ examinations. CCNA – in the first of the four semesters of Cisco’s CCNA course, students learn about basic networking, topologies, configuration and cabling. Semester 1 also prepares students to pass CompTia’s Network+examination. This completes the students’ first year at Riverbend. Second year students begin CCNA Semesters 2, 3, and 4, which introduces them to Cisco IOS, and prepares them to pass Cisco’s demanding CCNA examinations. Students learn how to program and maintain Cisco routers and switches in preparation for a career in computer networking and possibly telecommunications

PROGRAM – COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD), MANUFACTURING (CAM) & ROBOTICS

7520 - Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) (1st Year) (IBED 2403) 4 Credits/2 Semesters
CAD will enable students to acquire the skills necessary to draft and design and communicate technically using the personal computer. Basic and intermediate CAD skills are combined with manufacturing principles using AutoCAD 2001i. After mastering basic CAD skills, students may choose one or more specialized disciplines to explore and apply, using state-of-the-art programs. These include: Animation (3D Studio Max, Adobe Design Modules), Architecture/Interior Design (Architectural Desktop, 3D Studio Vis), Computer Aided Machining (Intellitek, Solid Works, CamWorks), Geographic Information Systems/Civil Engineering /Mapping (AutoCAD 2001i/Land Desktop), Graphics Design (Adobe Design Modules, Corel Draw, SignLab), Manufacturing/Industrial Design/Solids Modeling-Animation (Inventor, Solid Works), and Robotics/Industrial Control (Intellitek/Parallax). Students who acquire proficient application skills will also pursue job shadow opportunities at the end of the school year (effort is made to match student to career direction).

7522 - Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) & Robotics (Sem 2) 1 Credit/1 Semester
Students must have completed 1st year CAD class to enroll. Students may choose new and/or advanced specialized disciplines to apply. These include: Manufacturing/Industrial Design/Solids Modeling (Inventor, Solid Works, CamWorks, Floworks). Second year students will pursue advanced CAD and Solids Modeling skills in selected application software and apply it to approved projects, and are required to participate in job shadow/school-work at the end of year. This activity strives to match each student’s career intentions.

7530 - WELDING TECHNOLOGY (IBED 2421) 4 Credits/2 Semesters
This program will operate in coordination with North Idaho College (N.I.C.), and classes will be held at the NIC Welding Program facility, located at 4006 Industrial Way (in the Industrial Park, off Atlas Road) in Coeur d’Alene. Classes meet daily, with two sessions offered (8:00-10:00 a.m. or 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.)
The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment as structural, pipe or production welders. Students will be encouraged to work toward industry certifications.
The program complies with national standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) and is taught by an AWS certified welding instructor. It combines theory and applied shop practices designed to develop welding skills. Students receive instruction on welding processes including OAC (oxy-acetylene cutting), SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), GMAW (gas metal arc welding), and GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), as well as blueprint reading, layout procedures, metallurgy and safety. Students who enroll in the Welding Technology class will receive high school credit (2 elective credits per semester).

7505 – PHARMACY TECH (IBED 1518) 2 Credit Course
This program is an online, self-paced 150-hour minimum training program designed to prepare students to pass the nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.  Supervision is provided by the Health Professions instructor who is able to monitor student progress online and students receive automatic scoring of exams.  The “Pass Assured” curriculum has been developed by industry and assists students in increasing their knowledge of pharmaceuticals, while preparing them for success in high-tech, high wage careers in the healthcare industry.

7506 – YEAR-2 WORK STUDY (IBED 1598)
1 Credit per semester This program is for Year-2 students employed in the health care industry a minimum of 15 hours a week as a Nursing Assistant or Pharmacy Technician.