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Orange Coast College DIETETIC TECHNICIAN— MANAGEMENT HEALTH CARE* HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (HVACR) Completion of the Dietetic Service Supervisor and Dietetic Service Manager certificates, the following courses, and the Associate Degree program at Orange Coast College qualify the student to sit for the Dietetic Technician Registration exam and become a member of the American Dietetic Association. HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (HVACR) Program Outcomes Graduates will: 1. Be competent entry-level Dietetic Technicians meeting the employ- ment needs of the community. 2. Communicate and work effectively with an interdisciplinary work- force and clientele of the community. 3. Participate in personal growth and lifelong learning activities. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVACR) option prepares stu- dents for employment as heating, ventilating and air conditioning technicians. Students will be trained to install, service and maintain air conditioning/ refrigeration equipment in buildings. The program provides a background for more advanced studies in the design and installation of computerized building automation systems. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM In addition to completion of the prerequisite and required courses below, this program requires completion of the Associate in Science General Education as listed in the catalog. Employment possibilities include: Required prerequisites: Completion of all courses for Dietetic Service Supervisor and Dietetic Service Manager Certificates of Achievement with a grade of “C” or better Dietetic Service Manager Certificate Requirement Subtotal: Heating, Air Conditioning Technician Refrigeration Mechanic 39.5 Required Courses Course Units Medical Terminology Anatomy-Physiology Supervised Practice 2 Life Cycle Nutrition Life Cycle Nutrition: Children Life Cycle Nutrition: Later Years Restaurant Management Intermediate Nutrition Care Supervised Practice 1 Advanced Nutrition Care ALH BIOL NC FN FN FN FSM NC NC NC A111 A221 A286 A144 A145 A146 A285 A280 A281 A285 3 4 3 3 1 1 3 2 3 2 Subtotal: 25 Program Major Total: 64.5 General Education Breadth for AS Degree 18 Stationary Engineer Refrigeration relates to the cooling of air or liquids, thus providing lower temperatures to preserve food, cool beverages, make ice, and for many other applications. Air conditioning includes space cooling, heating, humidification, dehumidification, air filtration, and ventilation to condition the air and improve air quality. The field of HVACR Technology is vital to our health and security, from the cryogenic (ultra-low temperatures) scientific field to the preservation of our food products to the air conditioning of hospitals and institutions. Students must complete all required courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better. Program Outcomes Students completing the HVACR Program will be able to: Prepare students for entry-level employment as an HVACR Technician and for industry certifications. Required Courses* Total AS Degree Units Suggested elective: Introductory Sociology SOC 82.5 A100 *Upon successful completion of these courses (with grade of “C” or better) and the General Education Requirements, students will receive a Letter of Verification from the program director confirming that all requirements of the program have been met. Students will then be eligible for membership in the American Dietetic Association and for taking the National Registration Examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, The American Dietetic Association. This program has been granted full accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetics Association, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800-877-1600. 120 3 Course Units Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Principles Basic Electrical for HVACR Refrigeration Service Air Conditioning Service A/C Refrigeration Controls Non-Residential Pneumatic Controls 1 Building Automation/EMS HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC A100 A101 A102 A103 A105 A110 A140 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 21 Select one of the following: Computer Use in Technology Intro to Computer Applications Intro to Computer Information Systems CHT CIS CIS A100 A100 A111 3 3 3 3