Course Syllabi

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Identify and properly use all barbering tools and equipment
• •Demonstrate proper sanitation and sterilization procedures
• •Explain the history and evolution of barbering
• •Apply basic hair cutting techniques safely and effectively
• •Demonstrate professional communication with clients

• •Written exam on tools and safety (20%)
• •Practical demonstration of tool usage (30%)
• •Sanitation procedures checklist (20%)
• •Client consultation role-play (15%)
• •Final practical exam (15%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Apply OSHA safety standards in barbering environment
• •Demonstrate proper sanitation of tools and workspace
• •Identify and prevent cross-contamination
• •Respond appropriately to accidents and emergencies
• •Maintain compliance with state health regulations

• •Written safety exam (30%)
• •Sanitation practical demonstration (40%)
• •Emergency response scenarios (20%)
• •Compliance checklist (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Explain the role and responsibilities of a CNA
• •Describe patient rights under HIPAA and other regulations
• •Demonstrate effective communication with patients and healthcare team
• •Apply ethical principles in patient care
• •Identify components of the healthcare delivery system

• •Written exam on healthcare systems (25%)
• •HIPAA compliance quiz (20%)
• •Communication skills assessment (25%)
• •Ethics case study analysis (20%)
• •Final comprehensive exam (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Perform activities of daily living (ADLs) assistance safely
• •Demonstrate proper body mechanics and patient transfer techniques
• •Take and record vital signs accurately
• •Recognize and report changes in patient condition
• •Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
• •Maintain patient dignity and privacy

• •Skills checklist - ADLs (25%)
• •Vital signs competency test (20%)
• •Patient transfer practical exam (25%)
• •Clinical observation assessment (20%)
• •Final skills demonstration (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Apply classroom knowledge in real healthcare settings
• •Demonstrate competency in all required CNA skills
• •Work effectively as part of healthcare team
• •Provide safe, quality patient care under supervision
• •Document patient care accurately and timely
• •Demonstrate professional behavior and work ethic

• •Clinical supervisor evaluation (40%)
• •Skills competency checklist (30%)
• •Professionalism assessment (15%)
• •Documentation review (15%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Explain basic thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
• •Identify components of HVAC systems
• •Read and interpret HVAC blueprints and schematics
• •Use HVAC measurement tools and instruments
• •Apply safety protocols for HVAC work

• •Written exam on HVAC principles (30%)
• •Blueprint reading test (20%)
• •Tool identification and usage (20%)
• •Safety procedures demonstration (15%)
• •Final comprehensive exam (15%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Explain the refrigeration cycle and its components
• •Identify different types of refrigerants and their properties
• •Demonstrate proper refrigerant handling and recovery
• •Diagnose common refrigeration system problems
• •Apply EPA regulations for refrigerant management

• •Refrigeration cycle exam (25%)
• •Refrigerant handling practical (30%)
• •System diagnosis scenarios (25%)
• •EPA 608 practice test (20%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Systematically diagnose HVAC system failures
• •Perform electrical troubleshooting on HVAC equipment
• •Replace and repair HVAC components safely
• •Test system performance and efficiency
• •Document service calls and repairs professionally
• •Provide accurate cost estimates for repairs

• •Diagnostic scenarios (30%)
• •Electrical troubleshooting practical (25%)
• •Component replacement demonstration (25%)
• •Service documentation review (10%)
• •Final comprehensive practical (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Explain the structure of the U.S. tax system
• •Identify different types of income and their tax treatment
• •Calculate standard and itemized deductions
• •Determine filing status and exemptions
• •Apply tax credits appropriately
• •Complete Form 1040 accurately

• •Tax law written exam (30%)
• •Form 1040 completion exercises (30%)
• •Deduction calculation problems (20%)
• •Tax credit scenarios (10%)
• •Final comprehensive exam (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Prepare Schedule C for sole proprietorships
• •Complete partnership and S-corporation returns
• •Calculate business deductions and depreciation
• •Apply self-employment tax rules
• •Advise clients on business tax strategies
• •Maintain proper business tax records

• •Schedule C completion (25%)
• •Business return scenarios (30%)
• •Depreciation calculations (20%)
• •Client advisory role-play (15%)
• •Final exam (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Apply IRS Circular 230 regulations
• •Identify and avoid conflicts of interest
• •Maintain client confidentiality
• •Recognize and report tax fraud
• •Understand due diligence requirements
• •Manage professional liability

• •Ethics case studies (40%)
• •Circular 230 exam (30%)
• •Due diligence scenarios (20%)
• •Professional conduct assessment (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Explain FMCSA regulations and compliance requirements
• •Maintain accurate hours of service logs
• •Identify and comply with weight and size restrictions
• •Apply defensive driving techniques
• •Respond appropriately to roadside inspections

• •FMCSA regulations exam (30%)
• •Hours of service log exercises (25%)
• •Safety procedures test (25%)
• •Inspection preparation (20%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Perform complete pre-trip inspection
• •Identify vehicle defects and safety hazards
• •Complete vehicle inspection reports
• •Determine when vehicle is out of service
• •Demonstrate proper inspection sequence

• •Pre-trip inspection demonstration (50%)
• •Defect identification test (25%)
• •Inspection report completion (15%)
• •State CDL inspection test (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• •Operate commercial vehicle safely in various conditions
• •Execute proper shifting and speed management
• •Navigate turns, intersections, and highway merging
• •Perform backing and parking maneuvers
• •Demonstrate space management and hazard perception
• •Pass state CDL skills test

• •Driving skills evaluation (40%)
• •Backing and parking test (30%)
• •Road test scenarios (20%)
• •State CDL skills exam (10%)

Minimum passing grade: 70% (C)