Hennepin Technical College

Students interested in an HTC course should register for six classes plus a Student Prep class. To complete registration, students must fill out and submit an application form which can be found in the EHS counseling registration web page, or in the counseling office. HTC enrollment for the fall semester next school year is guaranteed if all forms are submitted by February 28th.

HTC - Culinary Arts 1 – FALL SEMESTER

HT4X15S1PREREQUISITE: See Counseling office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: Yes This course is intended to introduce students to a variety of careers in the food service industry. Students will experience a number of career areas through both technical and hands-on skills. Employment opportunities and career advancement will be discussed and explored. Food preparation experiences will range from the very basic to gourmet. Students will also explore some specialty career areas within the food service industry. Areas of Study may include: ServSafe Certification; Introduction to the food service industry; Safety and sanitation; Reading and conversion of recipes; Tools and Equipment; Basic principles of cooking and food science; Mise En Place; Stocks and Sauces; Soups.

HTC-Culinary Arts 2- SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X15S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S2 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: Yes This course offers a more advanced level of culinary training tailored to the standards of the culinary industry. Students will be expected to perform at entry-level industry standards. Hands-on activities are about 70 percent of the coursework. Areas of Study: ServSafe Certification; Vegetable cookery, Potato cookery; Legumes, grains, pasta and starch cookery; Meat, poultry and seafood cookery; Salad dressings and Salads; Sandwiches; Breakfast cookery; Intro to baking.

HTC – Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X29S1 or HT4X29S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling Office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None
This course prepares students to provide immediate lifesaving pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages until additional medical help arrives. Students will learn about responder roles, responsibilities, and legal concerns, as well as patient assessment, care and stabilization. Additional topics of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, anatomy and physiology, responder safety and career opportunities. Practical skills required for EMR’s to deal with medical and traumatic emergencies will be taught and students will be trained in professional rescuer CPR. Areas of study: The Emergency Medical System; Responder Safety and Wellness; Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues Communication, Documentation and Terminology; Anatomy and Physiology; Airway Management; Patient Assessment; Medical Emergencies; Bleeding, Shock, and Musculoskeletal Injuries; Childbirth; Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies; Patient Extrication, Movement and Transport.

HTC – Medical Terminology – FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X40S1 or HT4X40S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling Office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None

Medical terminology is a college level terminology course and a required college-level course for all medical post-secondary and career pathways. Students will use the text-book to study medical terminology and its relevance to medical careers. Articulated credit will be awarded to students who score 80% or higher on all assessments.

This course involves less hands-on training than other Pathways courses, but it satisfies a critical component of a medical education early and at no cost to the student.

This course can be taking in-person at 8:00, and can also be taken online, asynchronously, so students can work on it at their convenience.

Students who take the course asynchronously are welcome to come to the 8:00 in-person section whenever they need and are able to for support.


HTC - Nursing Assistant – FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X20S1 or HT4X20S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling Office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None This course prepares students for entry-level patient-care employment. Students will acquire skills in basic nursing, human-needs rehabilitation, and restorative services. Skills are practiced in a supervised laboratory and in a long-term care facility. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the MN State Nursing Assistant Competency exam. Successful completion of this course requires 80 percent or higher scores on each written test, completion of all skill demonstrations, completion of ALL scheduled clinical hours, and 90 percent or better attendance in classroom and lab. A mantoux test within 90 days of clinical is required. Areas of Study: Resident rights; Safety and infection control; Communication; Death and dying; Nutrition; Personal care; Vital signs; Mental health rehabilitation; medical terminology.

HTC - Health Careers 1 FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X18S1 or HT4X18S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None This exciting course is for students interested in exploring a career in the medical field. In addition to career exploration, students will also develop career goals, identify personal characteristics, learn medical terminology and be introduced to anatomy and physiology. Areas of Study: Medical terminology; Safety and infection control; Personal characteristics, legal and ethical responsibilities; Career exploration in Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology research and development; AHA CPR & First Aid; Team member and leadership skills.

HTC - Auto Body Repair – FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X10S1 or HT4X10S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: Yes This introductory course to auto body technology teaches non-structural repair, collision damage estimating, and refinishing. This is a skill-building course that starts students on their way towards becoming proficient in the auto body industry. Areas of Study: Automotive refinishing; Detailing; Estimating; Safety Practices.

HTC - Advanced Auto Body Repair (Year 2) – FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X09S1 or HT4X09S2PREREQUISITE: Fall and Spring Semester Auto Body Repair and instructor approvalSee Counseling Office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None Students refine their skills in repairing today’s technologically advanced cars that require knowledge of metals and plastics, and proficiency in performing structural repairs using specialized equipment. Students will restore and refinish vehicles, using skills learned in class. Areas of Study: Frame repair; Welding; Metal finishing; Painting; Alignment of body components.

HTC – Automotive Technology 1 – FALL SEMESTER

HT4X11S1 or HT4X11S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling office for applicationGRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None Students learn basic automotive systems and begin mastering tools, techniques, and maintenance procedures regularly performed on automobiles. Students will perform work on donated vehicles or their own vehicles, and conduct repair and maintenance procedures on tires, steering, suspension, and electrical systems. In addition, students will acquire shop safety habits essential to work in an automotive service shop. Experiences include using on-line automotive resources similar to those at automotive service centers to find information on all mass-produced vehicles. Areas of Study: Suspension and steering; Automotive electrical systems.

HTC – Automotive Technology 2 – SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X12S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling Office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S2 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None This course continues the study of fundamental automotive theories and operating systems. Students learn about automotive brake systems through lecture and hands-on activities. Students will learn brake theory, diagnosis and repair. In addition, basic engine theory, fuel injection, ignition, and engine performance will be covered. Areas of Study: Brakes; Engine theory; Engine performance. Fall Semester is not a prerequisite for the Spring Semester course.

HTC - Outdoor Motor Sports/Power Equipment 1 – FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X21S1 or HT4X21S2PREREQUISITE: Fall and Spring Semester Auto Body RepairSee Counseling Office for applicationGRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None
Students will learn how to maintain and repair ATVs, motorcycles, mini bikes, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, and small internal combustion engines used on power equipment such as lawn tractors, generators, trimmers, and leaf/snow blowers. Students will also learn engine maintenance, preventive care, problem solving, minor and major engine rebuilding, and how to achieve customer satisfaction. The curriculum focuses on skill building projects and troubleshooting. Students learn industry standards and current technology using both factory and after-market manuals and text. Areas of Study: Engine rebuilding; Repair and overhaul; Shop safety; Trouble-shooting techniques.

HTC - Outdoor Motor Sports/Power Equipment 2 FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X22S1 or HT4X22S2PREREQUISITE: Outdoor Motor Sports/Power Equipment 1-See Counseling Office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None Students in this advanced course will focus on skill-building, diagnostics, trouble-shooting, preventive care, and minor and major engine rebuilding. A large emphasis will be placed on time management, which will include ordering parts, customer communications, invoicing, and computer skills. Electrical components, along with reading schematics and the repair of these items, will also be a component of this course. Areas of Study: Electrical components; Reading schematics; Repair and overhaul, Electrical motors and battery power.

HTC-Power Sports for the Enthusiast/Home Shop- FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X23S1 HT4X23S2PREREQUISITE: Fall and Spring Semester Auto Body Repair-See Counseling Office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None
Power Sports for the Enthusiast focuses on both preventative and routine maintenance of power sports equipment. Students will learn how to properly store their seasonal equipment. They will also set up and maintain a “home shop” learning how to budget and purchase tools and equipment, and maintain their “shop” and perform projects required with the resources they have at their “shop”. Problem solving and critical thinking are two of the “tools” students will frequently use. Areas of Study: Bleeding hydraulic breaks; Tightening a chain on a dirt bike; Aligning the skis on a snowmobile; Lowering a motorcycle; Wiring in an integrated tail light; Changing propeller on an outboard.

HTC-Introduction to Information Technology- FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER

HT4X24S1 or HT4X24S2PREREQUISITE: See Counseling office for application *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 2 Semesters, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:OUT OF CLASS WORK:FEE: None This course will introduce the student to an overview of the IT principles which every business and computer student should understand. This course will present the changing role of the IS professional as well as introduce concepts that will be covered more fully in advanced classes. This course will utilize hands –on experiences to maximize instruction. Areas of Study: IT Exploration (8:00am) Articulated; Web Design (8:00am); Define terms; Label computer components; Utilize application software; Describe data communications; Apply business and computer ethics; Identify computer security issues; Characterize database functions; Explore future job opportunities; Apply decision making practices; Explain artificial intelligence technologies’ Explore emerging technologies; Animation (Stop Motion & 2D & 3D) Students will learn to animate your own project; Build their dream computer in presentation form and present to the class; Learn to disassemble and reassemble a computer.