Lake Technical College

2001 Kurt Street

Eustis, Florida 32726

352-589-2250

www.laketech.org

Institute of Public Safety

1565 Lane Park Cut-Off

Tavares, Florida 32778

352-742-6463

www.laketech.org/ips

Instructional Service Centers

Lake Technical College – Clermont

1250 North Hancock Road

Clermont, FL 34711 – 352-589-2250

Lake Technical College – Lake County Animal Shelter

12280 County Road 448

Tavares, FL 32778

Lake Technical College is accredited by

The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education

The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation

and Cognia

Welcome to Lake Technical College! For over 55 years Lake Tech has provided quality

education for thousands of today’s business owners, managers, and employees who

have gone on to be successful both personally and professionally. Lake Tech is a

nationally recognized career and technical education leader and we look forward to

preparing you for success in the career path of your dreams.

Lake Tech faculty, staff, and administrators are committed to the success of every

student, and are dedicated to making your experience enjoyable and rewarding. Our

career-technical certificate programs work in partnership with business and industry in

our area which ensures Lake Tech graduates are employment ready and have solid

skill and knowledge to articulate into additional educational opportunities if they desire.

Lake Tech students are well-prepared for their chosen career with both technical and

workplace skills by the time they graduate. In addition we offer, Integrated Education

Training programs, GED® preparation, academic remediation, and adult ESOL classes

to help all students reach their full potential.

Success is our tradition and our college has a 50+ year legacy of student success!

Your choice to enroll at Lake Tech is a wise investment in your future and we sincerely

thank you for choosing us.

Great opportunities await you at Lake Tech!

DeAnna D. Thomas

Executive Director

Lake Technical College Board of Directors

Richard D. Keith, Chairperson

Isaac B. Deas, II, Ed.D, Vice-Chairperson

Carl “C.A.” Vossberg, IV, Member

Mickey G. Gauldin, P.E., Member

Judy Beda, Member

Jerry Cobb, Member

Timothy Morris, Member

David Steele, Member

Charles Broadway, Member

Lake Technical College Administration

DeAnna Thomas, M.A., Executive Director

Melissa Stephan, M.Ed., Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Tonya Hefley, M.Ed., Director of Operations

Kimberly Frazier, M.A., Career and Technical Education Program Manager

Art Seidner, M.A.C.P., Adult Education Program Manager

MISSION

The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an integral component of the

economic growth and development in our communities by offering a variety of

high quality career-education and training opportunities.

VISION

To be the premier provider in a collaborative effort

for workforce development in our communities.

Lake Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,

genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in its educational programs, services or

activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides access to its facilities to the Boy

Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any

other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

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2022-2023 STUDENT CALENDAR

LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

(1162.5 Hours Full-Time, 7.5 hour/day Student Calendar)

Licensure and short-term programs may use a modified calendar.

Month

Date

Description

AUGUST

August 15

First Day of Class (Monday)

SEPTEMBER

September 5

September 23

Labor Day / Student Holiday (Monday)

Non-Student Day/Teacher Professional Development Day (Friday)

OCTOBER

October 7

Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)

NOVEMBER

November 11

November 21-25

Veterans’ Day / Student Holiday (Friday)

Thanksgiving Break / Student Holiday (Monday – Friday)

DECEMBER

December 19

December 19-31

Non-Student Day / Teacher Professional Development Day (Monday)

Winter Break (Monday – Saturday)

JANUARY

January 1

January 2

January 3

January 16

Winter Break – continued (Sunday)

Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Monday)

Classes Resume (Tuesday)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Student Holiday (Monday)

FEBRUARY

February 20

Presidents’ Day / Student Holiday (Monday)

MARCH

March 10

March 13-17

March 20

Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)

Spring Break / Student Holiday (Monday-Friday)

Classes Resume (Monday)

APRIL

MAY

May 29

Memorial Day / Student Holiday (Monday)

JUNE

June 15

June 16

Last Day of School (Thursday)

Graduation Ceremonies (Friday)

Storm Make-up Days will be determined as needed.

Table of Contents

Lake Technical College

Mission 1

Vision 1

Governance 1

Philosophy 2

Accreditation 2

Academic Overview 2

Staff Information 3

Admissions/Registration 4

Career and Technical Education 4

Testing Requirements 5

Career Dual Enrollment 7

Work-based Activities 7

Job Shadowing 7

Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship 7

Corporate and Community Training/Fee-based Classes 8

Adult Education Programs 8

GED Testing Service 9

Foreign and International Diplomas/Degrees 9

Transfer of Credit 10

Graduation 10

Honors Recognitions 11

Student Support Services 11

Career Advisors 11

Student Retention and Career Dual Enrollment Specialist 11

Student Success Counselor 11

Disability Accommodations 11

Financial Aid 12

Veterans’ Education Benefits 14

Policies and General Information 17

Notification of Compliance 17

Campus Safety 17

Crisis Protocol 18

Preventing and Responding to Sex Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking 19

Controlled Substances 19

Harassment 20

Public Safety Information Act 1997 20

Searches 20

Student Rights 21

Appeals Process and Grievance Procedure 21

Grievance Procedure 21

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act 21

Information to Which a Student May Not Have Access 22

Directory Information 22

Student Responsibilities 23

School Officials with a Legitimate Educational Interest 23

Subpoena of Student Records 23

Notification of Risk 23

Voters Registration 25

Children on Campus 25

Code of Student Conduct 25

Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression 25

Unacceptable Behaviors 25

Academic Integrity 26

Academic Probation 28

Acceptable Dress 28

Internet Use Policy 28

Attendance Policy 29

General Information 30

Articulations 30

Bookstore 33

Fees and Tuition 33

Residency – Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes 33

Grading System 34

Progress Reports 35

Insurance 35

Job Placement Assistance 35

Leaving Campus 35

Textbooks 35

Minimum Technical Requirements to Take Online Courses 35

Media Resources 36

Monies Owed Policy 36

Refund Policy 36

Returned Check Policy 37

Schedule Changes 37

Soliciting 37

Student Vehicles 37

Transcripts 38

Visitors 38

Program and Course Descriptions, Career and Technical Education 39

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 39

Veterinary Assisting 39

Architecture and Construction 39

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 39

Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Commissioning & Service Apprenticeship Program, GNJ 40

Business Management and Administration 40

Accounting Operations 40

Administrative Office Specialist 41

Health Science 42

Emergency Medical Technician (ATD) 42

Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined 43

Medical Assisting 44

Paramedic (ATD) 45

Patient Care Technician 46

Pharmacy Technician 47

Phlebotomy 48

Practical Nursing 49

Hospitality and Tourism 50

Baking & Pastry Arts 50

Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality 50

Human Services 52

Cosmetology 52

Facials Specialty 52

Nails Specialty 53

Information Technology 53

Cloud Computing & Virtualization 53

Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology 54

Law, Public Safety, and Security 55

Correctional Officer 55

Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer 56

Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined 43

Florida Law Enforcement Academy 58

Public Safety Telecommunication 59

Manufacturing 59

CNC Production Specialist 59

Welding Technology 60

Welding Technology – Advanced 60

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 61

Automotive Collision Technology Technician 61

Automotive Service Technology 1 and 2 61

Diesel Systems Technician 1 and 2 62

Full-Time Faculty/Leadership 64

Part-Time Faculty 66

Main Campus Map 67

Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus Map 68

Main Campus and Institute of Public Safety Telephone Extensions 69

Index 70

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LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

The Lake Technical College* (Lake Tech and/or

LTC) main campus is located in central Florida at

2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, 32726, 352-589-2250,

and was known for many years as Lake County

Area Vocational Technical Center. LTC’s

extension campus, the Institute of Public Safety

Complex (IPS), is located at 1565 Lane Park

Cutoff, Tavares, 32778, 352-742-6463. The IPS

firing and driving range is located in close

proximity to IPS at 13000 Frankie’s Road,

Tavares, 32778. LTC is a public postsecondary

education institution as defined by Florida State

Statute 1000.04(2).

In 1963 the Lake County School Board (LCSB)

requested approval from the Florida Department

of Education to build a vocational center. In the

fall of 1965, state and federal construction funds

were received under the Vocational Education Act

of 1963. While waiting for a facility to be built,

Cosmetology, Auto Mechanics and Business

Education programs began in the fall of 1966 in

Leesburg, Florida.

In July 1968 the main campus construction was

completed on the present 37½-acre site.

Construction for the IPS extension campus began

in 1992 and was completed in 1994. IPS is

located on two separate properties and includes

state-of-the-art firing and driving ranges as well as

classroom facilities for Fire Fighter, Law

Enforcement Officer and Correctional Officer

programs. LTC’s campuses have grown to

encompass 231,548 square feet.

In a joint venture with Lake Sumter State College,

Lake Technical College opened an Instructional

Service Center in Clermont in April of 2016. Lake

Technical College – Clermont is located on the

campus of Lake Sumter State College (LSSC) at

1250 North Hancock Road, Clermont, Florida.

Practical Nursing and Paramedic are currently

available at this location.

In January 2018, the Center for Advanced

Manufacturing, located at the main campus, was

opened to prepare students for careers in many

aspects of manufacturing and to honor and

recognize the 300 plus local manufacturers in

Lake County.

In January 2021, Lake Technical College opened

Veterinary Assisting at the Lake County Animal

Shelter’s new location. The program is housed at

12280 County Road 448 in Tavares.

Currently, LTC offers over 30 postsecondary certificate

programs, short-term training, ESOL, GED Prep, and a

variety of other services to the community.

LTC services cities, towns and communities in Lake

County including Tavares, Eustis, Mount Dora,

Leesburg, Fruitland Park, Clermont, Minneola,

Groveland, Mascotte, Lady Lake, Umatilla, Dona

Vista, Montverde, Howey-in-the-Hills, Paisley,

Sorrento, Mount Plymouth, Astatula, Altoona, Lake

Jem, Astor, Yalaha and Okahumpka. Students from

other areas of the state and nation are also served.

Mission

The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an

integral component of the economic growth and

development in our communities by offering a

variety of high quality career-education and

training opportunities.

Vision

To be the premier provider in a collaborative effort

for workforce development in our communities.

Governance

Lake Technical College became a public

conversion charter school in July 2004 and is

governed by its Board of Directors under the

sponsorship of the LCSB as authorized by Florida

School Law 1002.34. In addition, LTC relies on

guidance from program advisory committees in

order to provide industry-standard training that

addresses the needs of business, industry and the

community.

Lake Technical College Board of Directors

Richard Keith, Chairperson, Fire Chief - City of

Tavares

Mickey G. Gauldin, P.E., Former Director of

Customer Services Eastern Division of Sumter

Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Isaac B. Deas, II, Ed.D. Vice-Chairperson,

Consultant

Jerry Cobb, Owner of Cobb’s Triangle Tractor

Timothy Morris, Owner of Ernie Morris

Enterprises

David Steele, Vice President and Chief

Information Officer for Central Florida Health

Judy Beda, Assistant Compliance Officer, Central

Florida Health

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Carl “C.A.” Vossberg, IV, President of Electron

Machine Corporation

Charles “Chuck” Broadway, Chief of Police,

Clermont Police Department

Philosophy

● We believe in education and work.

● We believe in careful assessment of abilities

and interests so that all students may formulate

realistic occupational goals.

● We believe in equal access to training

programs and in providing comprehensive

support services.

● We believe in providing an active learning

environment that develops technical skills,

academic skills and effective work habits.

● We believe in continuous program and

curriculum revision based upon input from

employers, advisory committee members,

concerned citizens, students and school

personnel.

● We believe in innovative teaching methods that

prepare students to meet industry standards.

● We believe in lifelong learning, responsible

citizenship and promoting individual self-worth

to help our students become productive

citizens in today’s global society.

Accreditation

Lake Technical College is accredited by the

following organizations: The Commission of the

Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell

Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia,

30350, 770-396-3898, www.council.org; The

Commission on International and Trans-Regional

Accreditation, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,

Georgia, 30033; Cognia,11000 University Pkwy,

Bldg. 78, room 117B, Pensacola, Florida, 32514,

850-474-2801.

Various programs are certified by the following

program-specific accrediting bodies: Commission

on Accreditation of Allied Health Education

Programs, Florida State Board of Nursing, Bureau

of Emergency Medical Services of Florida

Department of Health, Florida Criminal Justice

Standards and Training Commission, Florida Fire

Academy, American Culinary Federation and

Florida State Board of Cosmetology.

All programs offered at LTC are approved and

regulated by the Florida Department of Education.

Academic Overview

Lake Tech offers a variety of programs and

classes in the following five categories.

Career and Technical Education is designed to

train students for entry-level employment. Clock

hour credit earned in Career and Technical

Education certificate programs may transfer for

credit to other postsecondary institutions.

A Certificate of Completion and/or licensure

eligibility is issued to each student who

successfully completes the competencies and

meets the basic skills grade level for the Career

and Technical Education program in which the

student is enrolled. Recognition of Achievement

certificates showing the number of hours

successfully completed are awarded for

Continuing Workforce Education and fee-based

classes.

Lake Technical College uses a two-semester

calendar, with the fall semester for most programs

lasting from mid-August through December and

the spring semester starting in January and

ending the middle of June. Short programs and

licensure programs may start earlier or later than

this schedule. The school calendar is correlated

where possible with the LCSB K-12 calendar for

the convenience of adult students who are also

parents of school-aged children. However, all

holidays do not correlate and the spring semester

is extended through June. These exceptions are

necessary in order to provide sufficient

instructional hours to meet required program

lengths as set forth by the Florida Department of

Education (FLDOE) curriculum frameworks.

As a postsecondary institution, Lake Technical

College is part of Florida’s statewide course

numbering system. The major purpose of this

system is to facilitate the transfer of certificate

program course credits among participating

institutions. (This system pertains only to Career

and Technical Education certificate programs.)

For more information, see the “Transfer Credit”

section in this catalog.

Adult Education includes Adult Basic Education

(ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages

(ESOL), GED preparation and Applied Academics

for Adult Education (AAAE). Instruction is

provided to help adults learn academic skills

necessary to become successful in their

educational and/or career choice. Integrated

Education and Training (IET) is provided through

the Pathways Plus Program (P3), which provides

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an opportunity for some GED students to

concurrently work towards completing the State of

Florida High School Diploma along with a specific

career and technical education postsecondary

program

Corporate and Community Training provides

short-term, not-for-credit training on a part-time

basis to enable students to supplement their

present job skills, to explore a new career, or just

for fun. These courses operate weekly, both on-

and off campus.

Staff Information

Executive Leadership:

DeAnna Thomas, Executive Director

Melissa Stephan, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Tonya Hefley, Director of Operations

Kimberly Frazier, Career and Technical Education

Program Manager

Art Seidner, Adult Education Program Manager

Leadership:

Lorraine Foster, Assistant Director of Finance

Jack Miller, Facilities Manager

Ila Knight, Financial Aid Manager

Kelli Colborne, Dean of Student Services

Faculty:

All full-time faculty hold Florida teaching certificates. In

addition, the majority of faculty hold bachelor’s

degrees or higher. Non-degreed faculty are experts

within their field validated by years of industry

experience and certification. Career-technical faculty

have a minimum of six years’ experience in their field

or a bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in-

field. All full time faculty, upon employment, participate

in a new teacher orientation which is designed to

support teachers’ professional growth. The

foundational principles of the program are the Florida

Educator Accomplished Practices and the Professional

Educator Competence for certification. All faculty

maintain close working relationships with industry

partners and stay abreast of industry trends through

active industry-specific advisory committees. A list of

full and part-time faculty for certificate programs may

be found in the back of this catalog.

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Admissions/

Registration

Lake Technical College makes every effort to

meet the needs of both enrolled students and

those interested in program offerings.

Applicants may apply online at www.laketech.org

or in person in the Admissions Office, Career

advisors are available for educational and career

counseling Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

and Friday 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Summer

hours and scheduled holidays may differ.

Lake Technical College does not discriminate on

the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,

gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy,

disability, or marital status in its educational

programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or

employment practices. The district also provides

access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other

patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy

Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any other

youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States

Code as a patriotic society.

Career and Technical Education

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and

should be academically, physically and

emotionally capable of meeting the essential tasks

of the chosen program. Documentation of the

completion of a high school diploma or its

equivalent may be required for some programs.

As identified in the Master Plan of Instruction,

some programs may specify additional admission

requirements.

Lake Technical College accepts high school

diplomas from recognized institutions within the

United States educational system that hold

accreditation from a regional, national, or

specialized accreditation body that is in turn

recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Official transcripts may be required. LTC also

accepts a State of Florida High School Diploma or

a General Education Development (GED®)

credential diploma. The diploma must be

recognized by GED® Testing in Washington D.C.

Students who complete secondary education in a

home school setting are required to submit the

Home School Affidavit form which can be

obtained in the Admissions Office. Supporting

documentation may be required as to diploma

type and the institution’s accreditation. The

student is responsible for providing this

information to the Admissions/career advisor prior

to enrollment.

In most programs, qualified new students are

accepted several times a year on a space-

available basis. Start dates are available in the

course schedule which is published at

www.laketech.org. Career Dual Enrollment (CDE)

is available to eligible high school students. The

registration process is noted in the CDE

application which is available on the website.

Testing may be required prior to acceptance into

programs. These tests include, but are not limited

to, the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE),

CASAS GOALS, the Test of Essential Academic

Skills (TEAS), Florida Ready to Work test and the

Basic Abilities Test (BAT). Fees for these

evaluations are non-refundable, and are good for

thirty days from the date of payment.

Admissions procedures for certificate programs

are:

● Complete an LTC online application.

● Take the basic skills examination, if required.

● Meet with a career advisor.

To finalize enrollment:

● Contact the Financial Aid Office (if financial

assistance is needed).

● Students requesting disability accommodations

should self-disclose the disability and must

provide supporting documentation.

● Provide official transcripts as required.

● Register in the Admissions Office for programs

available on the main campus and instructional

service centers; Register at the Institute of

Public Safety office for Florida Law

Enforcement Academy, Correctional Officer

and the Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical

Technician (EMT) – Combined programs.

● Pay the registration fee, tuition, and program

fees in the Business Office for main campus

programs or in the Institute of Public Safety

main office for Florida Law Enforcement

Academy, Correctional Officer, and Fire

Fighter/EMT – Combined programs.

● Pay online through the Quick Pay button at

www.laketech.org.

Students are also strongly encouraged to attend a

Program Information Session or contact the

program instructor prior to their first day of class

with any questions.

A career advisor will review all student

applications, explain admission requirements, and

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recommend program placement based on student

interest, aptitude, training, and space availability.

In the event classes are full, qualified student

applicants will be enrolled according to specific

priorities as established by LTC. Preference will

be given to veterans of the Armed Forces of the

United States who separated under honorable

conditions if that person’s enrollment is directly

related to present employment or to securing

employment.

Testing Requirements

All applicants for Career and Technical Education

(CTE) programs 450 hours or more, with the

exception of Florida Law Enforcement Academy

applicants, take a state mandated basic skills

evaluation prior to enrollment. Basic skills

evaluation scores must be valid at the time of

enrollment. Testers must be 16 years of age or

older.

If a student has met or exceeded standard scores

on one area of one test, they may use another

test to meet the additional skill area requirements.

It is acceptable to combine test scores from more

than one test. (Rule 6A-10.315, F.A.C.)

Assessment instruments meeting this

requirement include:

A common placement test where a

minimum score has been achieved and is

valid for 2 years from the date of testing

pursuant to Rule 6A-10.0315, F.A.C.:

● Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness

Test (PERT)

● SAT, The College Board

● ACT with Writing or ACT, Inc.

Per 2020, FS 1008.30 - Common

placement testing for public postsecondary

education and Rule 6a-10.040, the

following common placement tests have no

expiration date:

● Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Forms

11 & 12, 2017;

● Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment

System (CASAS) GOALS 900 Series, 2019,

● 2014 GED® Tests: Reasoning through

Language Arts and/or Mathematics Reasoning

where a minimum score (145) as required in

Rule 6A-6A.6.021, Florida Administrative Code

(F.A.C.) has been attained on each test.

Applicants transferring appropriately leveled

TABE,CASAS GOALS, GED® test sections, or

other common placement tests must do so by

having an official score report sent directly to the

Admissions Office prior to enrollment in the

program. Scores brought by hand will be accepted

only if the document provided by the outside

testing center is in a sealed envelope.

Several exemptions to basic skills are accepted.

In order to be exempt, a student must submit

official documentation to a career advisor for

verification of an exemption:

1. Applicants who possess a documented

degree in applied science (AAS) level or

higher;

2. Applicants who earned a Florida standard

high school diploma, 2007 or later (see

withdrawal codes for standard);

3. Applicants who are serving as an active duty

member of any branch of the United States

Armed Services;

4. Documented passing scores on state-

designated industry certification tests may

be used;

5. Any student enrolled in an apprenticeship

program that is registered with FDOE in

accordance with Chapter 446.

6. Mandated basic skills evaluation exit scores

may be waived for documented special needs

students as per Florida guidelines. See the

Disability Waiver section below.

Florida Law Enforcement Academy and

Correctional Officer students are required to take

the BAT as per Florida Department of Law

Enforcement (FDLE) requirements.

In addition to a basic skills evaluation, Practical

Nursing applicants must take the TEAS.

Emergency Medical Technician applicants only

take the TEAS.

Picture identification, such as a valid driver’s

license, is required. No appointment is necessary

for testing; however, interested parties should call

352-589-2250 the day before to verify the testing

schedule. Children may not be brought to the

testing area. Scores may be obtained from a

career advisor.

Testing Availability and Cost

Assessment Center appointments are available

Monday - Friday and walk-ins (no appointment

necessary) are available from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00

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p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students must

check in at the College lobby prior to testing. The

fee for the Basic Skills Test is $25.00, BAT is

$39.00 (paid at pearsonvue.com), Florida Work

Ready Credential is $10.00 and TEAS is $85.00.

Testing fees must be paid prior to testing in the

Business Office. This Business Office is open

Monday 7:45a.m. – 6:00p.m., Tuesday–Thursday

7:45a.m. – 4:00p.m., and Friday 8:00a.m. –

11:30a.m. All fees are non-refundable, and are

good for 30 days. Individuals taking the TABE or

CASAS GOALS for purposes other than LTC

enrollment will be charged $50.00 for testing.

Remediation of Basic Skills

According to Florida Department of Education

rules, students who do not meet basic skills exit

scores may only retest after 60 documented hours

of remediation or three months if no documented

remediation is available. Students may not retake

the same test version for six months. We,

therefore, strongly recommend that students test

early, especially for licensure programs, in order

to allow time for remediation and retesting should

the need arise.

Students who do not meet the minimum basic

skills exit scores set by the Florida Department of

Education for their program must begin attending

remediation classes prior to or at the time of

enrollment in a Career and Technical Education

program and make acceptable progress as

determined by the AAAE faculty member. It is

highly recommended students meet state

mandated basic skills requirements by the time

they have completed 50% of their program.

Students who do not meet state mandated basic

skills exit scores may not receive a certificate of

completion as per Florida Department of

Education rules.

Some basic skills test scores are only good for

two years and must be valid during the time of

enrollment. Basic skills test scores that expire

during continuous enrollment remain valid until the

end of such enrollment. Under continuous

enrollment, students must be enrolled at least

50% of each semester. Continuous enrollment

applies to attendance in a single program.

Disability Waiver for the Basic Skills

Evaluation

LTC provides waivers to students with disabilities

as defined in Section 1004.02(6) of the Florida

Statutes to meet the career basic skills grade

levels required for completion of career and

technical programs as described in rule 6A-

10.040(2).

A LTC student with a documented disability, who

is registered for remediation through adult

education, and has completed 90% of the

competencies of a career and technical program

of study with a cumulative grade point average of

at least 80% or higher, may petition to receive a

waiver for the basic skills exit exam after

attempting to pass it on at least two occasions.

Prerequisites for Requesting an Exemption of

the Basic Skills Exit Requirement

1. The student must have completed 90% of the

competencies in the career and technical

program of study with a cumulative GPA of

80% or higher;

2. Student must have the recommendation of the

program instructor;

3. Student must have documentation on file in

the Special Populations Coordinator’s office

showing the student’s disability substantially

interferes with his/her ability to pass the basic

skills exit requirements;

4. Student must have taken a basic skills

evaluation two times before petitioning for an

exemption.

Process to Request a Basic Skills Waiver

1. Students will complete a Basic Skills Waiver

Request Form after meeting the requirements

listed above. The Forms are available from

the Special Populations Coordinator. A Basic

Skills Waiver committee will convene to

deliberate the waiver request. The Committee

may consider the following:

a. The student’s documented disability;

b. The student’s achievement in the career

and technical program of study;

c. The student’s remediation effort to satisfy

the basic skills exit requirement;

d. The student’s job opportunities and any

other pertinent data.

2. The Committee shall approve or disapprove

the student’s request for a Basic Skills Waiver

based on majority vote.

3. The Basic Skills Waiver committee may

include the following LTC officials:

a. The Dean of Student Services

b. Program administrator

c. Student Success Counselor

d. Special Populations Coordinator

e. Adult Education Program Manager

4. Documentation of a student’s petition for a

waiver of the basic skills exit requirement shall

be maintained by the College for audit

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purposes. LTC may report a student with a

Basic Skills Waiver as a program completer.

Whenever the committee denies a student’s

petition for a waiver of the basic skills exit

requirement, the student may appeal the decision

to the Executive Director of LTC. The student

must file a written appeal within 30 days of

receiving the written notification of disapproval.

The Dean of Student Services shall render a

decision in writing to the student within 30 days

after receiving the appeal.

Career Dual-Enrollment

Career Dual Enrollment (CDE) is an option for

high school students to enroll in post-secondary

courses to earn elective or vocational credit

toward high school graduation requirements and

to receive hours toward a career and technical

program certificate. Students receive two

additional quality points on their weighted GPA for

courses successfully completed within the

program (6.0 on a 4.0 scale), except for

Cosmetology.

To participate in CDE, a student must:

 Be at least 16 years of age and in the 11th or

12th grade. Students that enroll in their senior

year may not be able to complete a program

as a high school student. Opportunity to

complete as an adult student is available.

 Have a viable career-technical goal.

 Have a minimum of a 2.0 unweighted GPA

and be on target for graduation. All students

are strongly encouraged to have passed the

FSA, or equivalent test, prior to dual

enrollment.

 Have good attendance and discipline records.

 Have basic skills scores within 2 grade levels

of state mandated exit requirements for

completion of the program.

Achievement of these eligibility requirements must

be documented prior to a student’s enrollment in a

CDE program.

Tuition and some fees for CDE students are

waived**; some fees are the student’s

responsibility. Fees assessed may include lab kit,

insurance, drug screen, uniforms, etc. Students

attending public secondary schools are loaned

books at no charge. Students attending private

schools or home education must purchase books.

Uniforms are required. Financial assistance is not

available for CDE students.

CDE Applications are accepted for the fall term

from February 15 through April 30. CDE

Applications are accepted for the spring term from

September 1 through November 15. Testing must

be completed prior to the deadline for each term.

Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-

come, first-served basis; Returning CDE students

must reapply each school year.

Some programs have specific requirements such

as age, possession of a valid driver’s license, full

time only enrollment, etc. The specifics are noted

on the online CDE application. Contact

Admissions for details.

Work-based Activities

Cooperative Education assists students in

academic, career-technical, economic and social

development. There is a responsibility to the

school, to the community and to industry that must

be considered when accepting students into this

on-the-job learning opportunity. Students must be

enrolled in their last course of their program in

order to participate in Co-op. In addition, basic

skills exit levels must be met and the student can

have no outstanding debt with the school.

Students must be approved by administration for

Co-op prior to beginning, including clearance

through financial aid. Co-op positions may be paid

or voluntary.

Job Shadowing is an opportunity for students to

learn more about the workplace and the actual job

duties expected in their chosen program. Job

Shadowing must be unpaid and no more than

three days in length per site. Longer job shadows

may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students may suggest sites and make the initial

contact, but all requested job shadowing must be

verified by the faculty member with the owner or

supervisor of the site of the proposed job

shadowing site prior to the actual job shadowing.

Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship

Work-based experiences, such as clinical,

practicum, externship and internship, are an

integral part of most licensing programs. Students

are required to participate in administering direct

patient care under the guidance of a faculty

member or preceptor as well as some

observational experiences. Students are

assessed in their knowledge, skills and work

habits while participating in these work-based

experiences. Clinical, practicum, externship and

internship sites are pre-arranged by the faculty

member or department chair and are established

by a contract with the facility.

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Corporate and Community Training

Short-term, instructor-led, and online courses

designed to meet the needs of industry and the

community are offered through evening and

weekend career-technical courses. Some classes

may also be available during daytime hours.

Students enroll to supplement their present job

skills, to explore a new career or just for fun.

These courses operate weekly, both on- and off-

campus. These offerings are not accredited by the

Council on Occupational Education and do not

qualify for Title IV financial aid assistance.

General information about courses and customized

training is available under the Corporate &

Community Training page at

https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-

training/ or by calling the Corporate and Community

Training Coordinator at 352.589.2250, x1828. A

program schedule for class listings and times is

available online at

https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-

training/continuing-education or in the lobby area at

the main campus. Registration and payment are also

available at this site.

Payments can be made online while registering for

courses or at least a week prior to the start of the

class. If a registered student is unable to attend a

class, he/she should contact the Corporate and

Community Training Coordinator as soon as possible.

Students may also register on campus in the

Admissions Office and pay for the course in the

Business Office Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,

Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and

Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students are not

considered registered and their seat in the class is

not secured until they make payment in the form of

cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard,

Discover, voucher, or billing letter from a business

or agency. Payments can also be made online at

LakeTech.org via the Quick Pay button, by mail to

Lake Technical College, 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis,

FL 32726, Attn: Corporate & Community Training,

or preferably at .

https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-

training/continuing-education. If you previously

registered for the course and then decide to pay

later, you may follow the same process as before,

i.e., registering at this site, and then pay

online. You will not be enrolled twice.

Adult Education Programs

Adult Education facilitates the learning and

application of academic and career-related soft

skills associated with overall success in life. It is

comprised of Adult Basic Education (ABE),

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),

Florida High School Equivalency (GED ®) exam

preparation and Applied Academics for Adult

Education (AAAE). These offerings are not

accredited by the Council on Occupational

Education and do not qualify for Title IV financial

aid assistance. Adult Education classes are

offered on the main campus, at various sites

throughout Lake County, and online. A list of sites

is available in the Admissions Office.

ABE classes are available for those individuals

with minimum academic skills in reading, math,

and/or language. This program is available days,

evenings and online. Consult Admissions for

qualifying scores for online classes.

ESOL classes are available for adult students

seeking instruction in the English language. This

program is available days and evenings with

blended remote learning components. The

program includes practical conversational practice

in pronunciation, stress, and intonation, as well as

career and workforce preparation activities.

The GED® preparation program prepares

students for the Florida High School Equivalency

Test through an individualized course of study.

This program is available days, evenings and

online. Upon completion of study, students who

pass the official GED® test will be awarded a

State of Florida High School Diploma.

Prior to enrollment in the program, a skill level

assessment of reading, math, and language is

required to determine placement for classroom

instruction. The results of these tests enable

faculty to determine strengths and weaknesses so

as to prepare an individualized course of study for

each student. Official GED ® practice tests are

administered as part of the program. Students

without a high school diploma who are enrolled in

day career-technical programs may work

concurrently toward a Florida High School

Diploma while on campus. Lake Technical

College is a designated PearsonVue testing site

and provides GED ® testing in its Assessment

Center.

AAAE is a career and technical education support

program offered days, evenings and online for

students who may need to improve their skills in

reading, math and/or language. Students are

evaluated and individual study plans are written

for each subject. Students work at their own pace

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using a variety of materials that provide

continuous feedback and evaluation.

Admission Procedures for Face-to-Face ABE,

GED, and AAAE Classes

 Complete an online school application

 Complete basic skills testing such as the Test

of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and/or

CASAS GOALS

 Meet with a career advisor about

TABE/CASAS GOALS scores

 Register in the Admissions Office

 Pay tuition in the Business Office or pay

online at www.laketech.org via Quick Pay

 Attend orientation (main campus only)

Students who score below 4.0 in reading, math or

language are strongly encouraged to enroll in the

learning literacy program with the Lake County

Library system. See a counselor/career advisor

for more information.

Admission Procedures for Online ABE, ESOL,

GED, and AAAE Classes

 Complete an online school application

 Complete basic skills testing such as the

TABE and/or CASAS GOALS (Students must

have at least a 6.0 grade equivalency score

in Reading to be eligible for the online class)

 Meet with a career advisor about

TABE/CASAS GOALS scores

 Register in the Admissions Office

 Pay tuition in the Business Office

 Complete the mandatory orientation online.

Students who score below a 6.0 in reading on the

TABE/CASAS GOALS will be required to enroll

face-to-face or enroll with the Lake County Library

system Learning Literacy program to receive

tutoring. See a career advisor for more

information.

ESOL

 Complete an online school application

 Take the eCASAS (a test of English language

reading and listening skills)

 Meet with a career advisor about scores

 Register in the Admissions Office

 Pay tuition in the Business Office

GED® Testing Service

Candidates interested in taking the GED® test

must process through the GED® Testing Service

(GEDTS) Portal, www.GED.com. For information

on creating an account, exceptions, accommodations,

canceling or rescheduling or requesting a transcript

may be found at www.GED.com.

Foreign and International

Diplomas/Degrees

Lake Technical College accepts foreign and

international diplomas and degrees if they are

translated into English and evaluated by a

credential evaluation service. Credential

evaluation services provide objective evaluations

of US equivalents of foreign education. To be

accepted, a credential evaluation report must

include a statement of the diploma/degree

equivalent for US education.

There are several foreign credential services

available to students. The agencies listed are

supplied as a convenience. Each agency charges

a fee for their services. Fees for the evaluation

tend to range from $150.00 to $250.00 depending

on the amount of detail required and the speed of

response. The applicant is responsible for paying

for the credential evaluation and translation fees.

 AACRAO Foreign Credential Evaluation

Service

One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 520

Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 1-202-259-3559

http://ies.aacrao.org/apply/

 Global Education Group, Inc.

2 East Congress Street, Suite 900

Tucson, AZ 85701

Phone: 1-520-202-7800

www.globaledu.com

 Josef Silny and Associates

Miami, FL

Phone: 1-305-273-1616

www.jsilny.com

 World Education Services

New York, NY

Phone: 1-212-966-6311 or 1-800-WES-3895

www.wes.org

It is the student’s responsibility to have foreign

and international diplomas and/or degrees

translated into English, evaluated and delivered to

LTC prior to enrollment.

Students holding foreign and international

diplomas and/or degrees have the right to have

their language abilities assessed to determine if

their skills are sufficient to enable them to benefit

from LTC’s program offerings.

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Transfer of Credit

Transfer between Lake Technical College

programs:

Students desiring to transfer between programs at

LTC must meet with a career advisor. The student

will visit the desired program prior to transferring.

Both the sending and receiving faculty and the

Financial Aid Office, if applicable, must be

involved in the transfer. Transfers should be made

as early as possible in the student's enrollment.

Some programs have transferable competencies

to other programs. Students may not transfer from

one program to another more than once in one

academic year. Students who have paid for a LTC

FDLE background check for initial entry into a

program will not have to repeat the background

check for entry into another program as long as

the check was at the same level and successfully

completed within six months of application to the

new program. It is the applicant’s responsibility to

request that the background check results be

forwarded to the applied-to program and to notify

a career advisor so that the fee may be waived. If

questions arise concerning any student’s status,

administration reserves the right to require

another test. See a career advisor for more

information.

Transfer among Postsecondary Institutions:

Students transferring to LTC from another

institution must file their application and

supporting academic documents in the

Admissions Office. Students must be in good

standing at the transferring institution. Transcripts

are reviewed for transfer credit and placement

prior to enrollment.

All transfers are considered on an individual basis

provided space is available and admission

requirements are met. Student placement will be

the result of mutual planning by the student, faculty

member, career advisor and administration. Some

licensure programs may have additional transfer

requirements to ensure that licensure and

certification standards are met. These requirements

are set forth in program information and application

packets and on the school website.

Florida Statute 1007.24(7) states that:

Any student who transfers among postsecondary

institutions that are fully accredited by a regional

or national accrediting agency recognized by the

United States Department of Education and that

participate in the statewide course numbering

system shall be awarded credit by the receiving

institution for courses satisfactorily completed by

the student at the previous institutions. Credit

shall be awarded if the courses are judged by the

appropriate statewide course numbering system

faculty committees representing school districts,

public postsecondary educational institutions and

participating nonpublic postsecondary educational

institutions to be academically equivalent to

courses offered at the receiving institution,

including equivalency of faculty credentials,

regardless of the public or nonpublic control of the

previous institution. The Department of Education

shall ensure that credits to be accepted by a

receiving institution are generated in courses for

which the faculty possess credentials that are

comparable to those required by the accrediting

association of the receiving institution. The award

of credit may be limited to courses that are

entered in the statewide course numbering

system. Credits awarded pursuant to this

subsection shall satisfy institutional requirements

on the same basis as credits awarded to native

students.

Course credit for licensure:

Students possessing active professional licenses

or state certifications may be granted course

credit. Proof of any active license must be

submitted to a career advisor prior to enrollment.

Lake Technical College does not grant course

credit for experiential learning.

Graduation

Lake Technical College holds commencement

ceremonies each year honoring all CTE and Adult

Education graduates. Students walk in cap and

gown attire purchased through the Business

Office. Students in programs with formal uniforms

such as practical nursing and culinary arts are

permitted to wear their uniform with administrative

approval. Students may participate in end-of-

program ceremonies (i.e. Capping and Pinning)

with minimal completion of requirements pending

provided they obtain prior approval.

CTE students are eligible for graduation once the

following criteria are met:

1. Completion of all Occupational Completion

Points and/or courses.

2. Completion of all competencies as stated in

the Master Plan of Instruction.

3. Completion of state mandated exit

requirements for basic skills, if applicable.

4. Completion of the required clock hours, if

applicable.

5. Completion of the application for graduation

and exit interview.

6. Clearance of all monies owed.

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A written appeal to the College Executive Director

must be submitted for any exception to the

graduation criteria. The Executive Director or

his/her designee must approve the appeal request

in order for the student to participate in graduation

ceremonies.

State of Florida High School diploma recipients

are those who have successfully completed

GED® testing with at least the required minimum

scores. These students may participate in a

special graduation or celebratory ceremony

offered each year.

Honors Recognitions

Students who perform exceptionally well in their

program are recognized in various ways. Students

with perfect attendance and progress in their

programs are recognized monthly. The National

Technical Honor Society is available to CTE

students having completed 50% or more of the

program, maintaining a 93 or better grade

average with at least 90% attendance (or higher if

noted in Master Plan of Instruction), and having a

faculty member recommendation. The National

Adult Education Honor Society is available to

students meeting the NTHS criteria of attendance,

cooperation and self-reliance.

Student

Support

Services

Student Services staff focuses on the needs of the

individual student and helps to bring together the

resources of LTC. Lake Technical College refrains

from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as

making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more),

including contacts by phone, email, or in-person,

or engage in same-day recruitment and

registration for the purpose of securing Service

member enrollments or any other specific

classification of student. The process begins with

academic assessment and program advisement

with a career advisor to develop a career action

plan. It continues with support throughout a

student’s enrollment at LTC.

Career Advisors

Career advisors are available to assist students

with career and academic advice and financial

hardship concerns. Walk-ins or appointments may

be made on Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,

Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Student Retention and Career Dual

Enrollment Specialist

LTC employs a Student Retention Specialist who

works with students and faculty to track

attendance, assists in developing strategies to

improve attendance, and coordinates make-up

time.

Student Success Counselor

A Student Success Counselor is available to

assist students with study skills, stress reduction,

test-taking anxiety, and other challenges. Walk-ins

are welcome or appointments may be made.

Disability Accommodations

In order to receive disability accommodations,

students must self-disclose the disability and provide

documentation to the Special Populations Coordinator

that clearly shows evidence of a disability. The

Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student

and faculty member to discuss the documented

disability and applicable accommodations.

Vocational Rehabilitation

The Florida Department of Education Division of

Vocational Rehabilitation sponsors eligible,

disabled students who need training or retraining

to secure suitable employment. For detailed

information, please call 352-630-6200.

Division of Blind Services

The Division of Blind Services provides special

assistance for the visually impaired, which may

include equipment, counseling, and medical

assistance. For information please call 470-245-

0700.

Deaf Services

Florida Relay Service is the communications link

for people who are deaf, hard of hearing,

deaf/blind, or speech impaired. Through the Florida

Relay Service, people who use specialized

telephone equipment can communicate with

people who use standard telephone equipment.

More information about Florida Relay may be

found at https://www.ftri.org/relay.

To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1

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Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office is designed to coordinate

and consolidate financial resources and agency

services to meet as many needs as possible. This

office facilitates the student’s ability to complete a

training program and enter the workforce as a

taxpaying, contributing member of society. No

person or entity engaged in any student recruiting,

admission activity, or making the decisions

regarding the award of student financial

assistance may be provided commission, bonus,

or other incentive payment based directly or

indirectly on securing enrollments or federal

financial aid, including but not limited to Tuition

Assistance funds. Policies and guidelines for the

administration of all financial aid are established

according to federal and state law by the financial

aid committee(s) and published in the Financial

Aid Policies and Procedures Manual.

Scholarships and grants are available to eligible

students from federal, state and local sources

through the Financial Aid Office. Lake Technical

College does not participate in student loans. It is

important that a student submit his/her financial

aid application as early as possible since the

verification process may be lengthy. Referrals to

local agencies for additional support may be

made, and referral information is provided through

the Financial Aid Office.

Most of the financial aid at LTC is based on need,

and students must meet set qualifying criteria to

receive assistance. Each applicant should

complete a Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA) and furnish documentation, if

needed, to verify eligibility.

Gainful Employment:

Gainful Employment disclosures are available on the

LTC website and upon request for each financial aid

eligible program.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for

Financial Aid Recipients

Federal regulations require the school to establish

Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

as a general eligibility requirement for Pell Grant. A

student must maintain satisfactory academic progress

in a CTE program to remain Pell eligible. To meet the

SAP standards adopted by LTC, a student must:

 Maintain a minimum average grade of C* for

each payment period. (Qualitative standard)

 Progress at a rate to complete the program

within the maximum time frame which is 150%

of scheduled program hours. (Quantitative

standard)

The qualitative and quantitative standards are

cumulative and include all periods of a student’s

enrollment. Please note that even periods in

which the student did not receive any federal aid

are also included in the evaluation of academic

progress.

* Individual programs may have higher minimum

standards as listed in the program Master Plan of

Instruction. These higher standards must be met

for Title IV eligibility.

Evaluating Satisfactory Academic Progress for

Financial Aid Recipients

Satisfactory Academic Progress is reviewed at the

end of each payment period. If a student’s

progress is determined to be unsatisfactory, the

student will be ineligible for future Title IV aid. The

student may submit a written request for an

appeal if extenuating circumstances resulted in

the unsatisfactory academic progress.

Reinstatement of Title IV aid for Financial Aid

Recipients

A student’s Title IV funding that was discontinued

due to unsatisfactory academic progress may be

reinstated upon the student’s receiving a

satisfactory academic progress report at the end

of the next payment period.

Absences Exceeding 10% of Total Program

Hours for Financial Aid Recipients

If a student is absent more than 10% of the total

program hours, the student’s Pell Grant will be

canceled. The student may submit a written

request for an appeal if extenuating

circumstances resulted in absences exceeding

10% of total program hours. If a student withdraws

from a program and re-enters in the same

program after 180 calendar days, the student’s

prior absent hours will not be counted as part of

his/her cumulative program absences.

Appeals Process for Financial Aid Recipients

If a student has been declared ineligible for Title

IV aid because of unsatisfactory academic

progress or absences exceeding 10% of total

program hours, the student has the right to make

a written request to the Financial Aid Appeals

Committee for consideration of extenuating

circumstances that caused the loss of his/her

financial aid. The student’s appeal and all

documentation must be submitted to the Financial

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Aid Office within 5 school days after notification of

Title IV ineligibility. If the student’s appeal is

approved, they will be placed on probation for one

payment period. At the end of one payment period

on probation, the student must make SAP or they

will be declared ineligible for Title IV aid. Only one

Financial Aid appeal may be submitted per school

year.

Reaching the Maximum Time Frame

If it is measured and found that a student cannot

complete the academic program in which he/she is

enrolled within the maximum time frame (150% of

scheduled program hours), financial aid eligibility will

be cancelled.

Career and Technical Education Student Financial

Aid Program

Guidelines are established for implementing the

legislatively mandated, fee-generated, career and

technical education student financial aid program.

The financial aid fees collected shall be used to pay

full or partial program/course tuition and/or lab fees

and textbooks or other items of normal cost of

instruction for persons with demonstrated financial

need enrolling at LTC. These fees shall also be used

to provide students with a supplemental source of

financial assistance at LTC. Program requirements

are:

 All nonexempt career and technical education

students shall be assessed a financial aid fee

equal to 10 percent of each student’s required

course fee amount.

 Financial aid fees are based on the required

local effort fees prescribed in legislative

appropriations provision.

 The financial aid fee is included in the hourly

tuition fee.

 If a person is Pell Grant eligible, Pell Grant

monies will be utilized to offset school

expenses.

 Assistance may be provided to those who do

not qualify for the Pell Grant and to students

whose total financial needs are not met.

 The Financial Aid Manager will recommend

the distribution of financial aid to the

Administration for approval.

Bureau of Indian Affairs

For information regarding training and education, visit

https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dwd.

Federally Funded Title IV Grants

For details on eligibility and applications, ask for the

financial aid flyer or call 352-589-2250, extension

1832. Additional information may be found at

fsa.studentaid.gov.

Local Private Scholarships

For details on eligibility and applications, call 352-

589-2250, extension 1832.

Military Tuition Assistance for Service Members

Service members who qualify may use tuition

assistance for approved courses. To apply, Service

members must speak with their Educational Services

Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military

Service prior to enrolling.

The following policies will apply to service

members using military tuition assistance.

 LTC will return any TA Program funds directly

to the Military Service, not the Service

member

 Up to the start date, will return 100% TA

program funds to the appropriate Military

Service when the Service member does not:

 Begin attendance at the institution; or

 Start a course, regardless of whether the

student starts other courses; and will

 Return any TA funds paid for a course that is

canceled by the educational institution.

 LTC will return any unearned TA program

funds on a proportional basis through at least

the 60% portion of the period for which the

funds were provided. TA funds are earned

proportionally during an enrollment period,

with unearned funds returned based upon

when a student stops attending.

Termination of Program Enrollment: If a student

terminates his or her program enrollment due to a

military service obligation, LTC will work with the

affected student to identify solutions that will not

result in a student debt for the returned portion of

benefits.

Readmission to a Program: LTC will promptly

readmit a Service member with the same

academic status the student had when last

attending LCT or accepted for admission to LTC.

This requirement applies to any student who

cannot attend school due to military service

requirements. The student must notify the LTC of

their military service and intention to return to

school as follows:

 The student (or an appropriate officer of the

armed forces or official of the Department of

Defense) must give oral or written notice of

such service to the school as far in advance

as is reasonable under the circumstances.

This notice does not have to indicate whether

the student intends to return to the school and

is not subject to any rule of timeliness.

 The student must also give oral or written

notice of their intent to return to the school

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within three years after the completion of the

period of service. A student who is

hospitalized or convalescing due to an illness

or injury incurred or aggravated during the

performance of service must notify the school

within two years after the end of the period

needed for recovery from the illness or injury.

A student who fails to apply for readmission

within these periods does not automatically

forfeit eligibility for readmission but is subject

to the school’s established leave of absence

policy (if applicable) and general practices.

CareerSource Central Florida

A representative from CareerSource Central Florida is

located on the main campus. CareerSource Central

Florida Leesburg office is located on the main campus

of Lake Sumter State College in Leesburg, Florida.

Visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/ or

call (407) 531-1222.

Veterans’ Educational Benefits

The Bureau of State Approving Agency for Veteran

Training has approved some of the certificate

training programs offered at Lake Technical College.

Veterans should check with the VA Certifying Official

in the Financial Aid Office to apply for or re-activate

their VA educational entitlements. Each veteran

beneficiary enrolled in a program will be made aware

of the availability of Title IV aid as well as possible

institutional scholarships. Veterans may contact an

LTC Advisor in the Admissions Office for academic

counseling, financial counseling, disability

counseling, or to obtain information regarding

program completion information.

The student must complete the online application

process through VA and bring any requested

documents to the Financial Aid Office. Upon

completion of the drop/add period, the enrollment

certification is reported by the VA Certifying Official

to the DVA for processing. It takes DVA a minimum

of 30-60 days to activate benefits.

The student is eligible for educational benefits for

the length of the program as approved by the

DVA. The student must check with the school’s

VA Certifying Official to verify the DVA’s approval

of his/her program length.

All veterans receiving educational benefits while

attending LTC are subject to the policies and

procedures of the school which include the

following:

Self-Certification of Enrollment Period

All students that would like to use VA educational

benefits for an approved program must self-certify

each enrollment period. Automatic renewal for

each enrollment period is prohibited.

Standards of Progress and Attendance

All students receiving Veterans’ Educational

Benefits must maintain satisfactory progress in

accordance with regularly prescribed standards

and policies of LTC. If the student is not making

satisfactory progress according to the standards

and policies, educational benefits will be

discontinued for the student. Veteran and non-

veteran students alike will be referred to

Admissions for counseling of a program that may

offer the possibility of success.

1. Satisfactory academic progress is defined as

mastery of at least 85% of assigned program

competencies and a minimum average grade

of C for the nine-week period. Academic

progress will be reviewed by the VA Certifying

Official at the end of each nine week period.

2. If the VA student’s academic progress is

determined to be unsatisfactory, the student’s

VA educational benefits will be terminated for

a minimum of one nine-week period. Students

not meeting SAP will have the option to

appeal pending circumstances and frequency.

3. The DVA will be notified by the school’s VA

Certifying Office if the veteran does not

maintain satisfactory academic progress.

4. Attendance reports must be submitted

monthly to LTC’s VA Certifying Official.

5. Students must attend classes regularly, and

attendance will be recorded and maintained by

the school. Veterans must complete at least

90% of the scheduled program hours within a

calendar month. The student may submit a

written request for an appeal if extenuating

circumstances result in absences exceeding

10% of program hours within a calendar

month. Extenuating circumstances include:

death of an immediate family member, jury

duty, active military service, etc. All absences,

including extenuating circumstances, are

considered unexcused unless otherwise

documented.

6. The student’s attendance record will be

retained in the veteran’s file for USDVA and

SAA audit purposes.

7. If a VA student’s attendance is determined to

be unsatisfactory, he/she will be placed on

probation, if available, for the following

calendar month. If attendance is satisfactory

during that time, students will no longer be on

probation and benefits will remain active. If a

student's attendance is unsatisfactory at the

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end of the period of probation, VA benefits will

be terminated. VA students are allowed ONE

month unsatisfactory attendance that results

in a probationary period per term.

8. Satisfactory attendance is defined as

compliance with existing school attendance

policy and the VA attendance policy.

Programs requiring state licensure for

certification have higher minimum standards

for satisfactory attendance, and those

standards are listed in the program’s Master

Plan for Instruction which is given to each

student. Students must maintain the higher

standard in such cases. It is the student’s

responsibility to adhere to both attendance

policies in order to continue the educational

program and receive monetary VA benefits.

9. The DVA will be notified by the school’s VA

Certifying Official if the veteran does not

maintain satisfactory attendance and benefits

must be terminated.

Appeal Process

If a student has reached termination status because

of unsatisfactory academic progress or absences

exceeding 10% of program hours within a calendar

month, the student has the right to make a written

request for appeal to the VA Certifying Official. The

student’s appeal and all documentation must be

submitted to the VA Certifying Official within 5 school

days after notification of termination status.

Credit for Previous Training

A VA benefited student is required to transfer

previous training credits from an accredited

institution to LTC. Credit for previous training will be

evaluated by the faculty member and granted, if

appropriate. Upon acceptance of the transfer credits,

the training time may be reduced. The DVA and the

student will be notified if previous credit is granted.

The evaluation will be performed within the first 90

days of enrollment.

Out-of-State Fee Waiver

1. Each Florida College System institution board of

trustees, each district school board with a career

center authorized under s. 1001.44, and each

board of directors for a charter technical career

center authorized under s. 1002.34 shall waive

out-of-state fees for honorably discharged

veterans of the United States Armed and

Reserve Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,

Marines, and Navy) and the National Guard

(Army and Air) or any other student who is

entitled to and uses educational assistance

provided by the United States Department of

Veterans Affairs who physically resides in

Florida while enrolled as a degree or certificate

seeking student. Tuition and fees charged to a

student who qualifies for the out-of-state fee

waiver under this subsection may not exceed

the tuition and fees charged a resident student

enrolled in the same program.

2. Each Florida College System institution board of

trustees, each district school board with a career

center authorized under s. 1001.44, and each

board of directors for a charter technical career

center authorized under s. 1002.34 shall adopt

written policies and procedures for determining

student eligibility to include verification of

eligibility for educational assistance provided by

the United States Department of Veterans

Affairs. Evidence of eligibility may include:

a. A current Florida driver license or Florida

identification card to demonstrate physical

residence in Florida.

b. Military separation documentation such as

the most recent Certificate of Release or

Discharge from Active Duty (i.e., DD Form

214) to demonstrate veteran and discharge

status.

c. Documentation from the United States

Department of Veterans Affairs that the

student requesting the out-of-state fee

waiver is eligible for educational

assistance.

3. Pursuant to s. 1009.285, a student will be

required to pay tuition at 100 percent of the full

cost of instruction upon the third attempt of a

course unless the Florida College System

institution has granted an exception due to

extenuating circumstances.

Rulemaking Authority s. 1009.26; Law

Implemented s. 1009.26, 1009.285. History New

Deferment of Fees

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679

subsection (e), Lake Technical College makes the

following provisions for any students using the

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post

9/11 G.I. Bill

(Ch. 33), Vocational Rehabilitation &

Employment (Ch. 31), or Dependent of a Disabled

Veteran (Ch. 35) benefits, while payment to the

institution is pending from the VA. This provision

permits any covered individual to attend or

participate in the course of education without

penalty during the period beginning on the date on

which the individual provides to the educational

institution a certificate of eligibility (COE) for

entitlement to educational assistance under

Chapter 31, 33, or 35 and ending on the earlier of

the following dates: 1) The date on which payment

from the VA is made to the institution; OR, 2) 90

days after the date the institution certified tuition

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and fees following the receipt of the COE. During

this time of deferment, LTC will not:

● Prevent the student’s enrollment;

● Assess a late penalty fee to the student;

● Require the student to secure alternative or

additional funding;

● Deny the student access to any resources

(access to classes, libraries, or other

institutional facilities) available to other

students who have satisfied their tuition and

fee bills to the institution.

In order to be covered by this provision,

individuals using Chapter 33, Chapter 31, or

Chapter 35 benefits must:

● Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

by the first day of class (or VAF 28-1905 for

Chapter 31);

● Provide a written request to be certified;

● Provide additional information needed to properly

certify the enrollment as described in other

institutional policies

Notification of Academic Progress

It is the responsibility of the Financial Aid Office to

maintain a file on each student receiving Veterans’

Educational Benefits. At the end of each nine week

grading period or term, the faculty member submits a

written report to the Financial Aid Office indicating the

student’s academic progress.

Notification of Attendance

At the end of each month, the faculty member

submits a written report to the Financial Aid Office

indicating the student’s attendance for that month.

Reaching Program Maximum Timeframe

If a student has reached the maximum timeframe of

the program in which he/she is enrolled, VA benefits

will be terminated. The student is expected to be

aware of the maximum attempted clock hours. No

warning notice will be provided to the student by the

VA Certifying Official.

Regaining Eligibility after Involuntary Termination

of Program Enrollment

A student withdrawn from a program due to

unsatisfactory progress, attendance or behavior must

receive administrative approval before re-enrolling at

Lake Technical College. A VA eligible student who is

readmitted to a program must show satisfactory

progress for one nine-week grading period before

requesting that his/her VA benefits be reinstated.

Reinstatement of Veterans’ Educational

Benefits

VA Educational Benefits discontinued due to

unsatisfactory academic progress may be reinstated

upon completion of one nine week grading period of

satisfactory academic progress.

VA Educational Benefits discontinued due to

unsatisfactory attendance may be reinstated upon

completion of one calendar month of satisfactory

attendance.

Termination of Program Enrollment

If a student terminates his or her program enrollment

due to a military service obligation, Lake Technical

College will work with the affected student to identify

solutions that will not result in a student debt for the

returned portion of benefits.

Readmission to a Program

A student will be readmitted to a program if he or

she is temporarily unable to attend class or must

suspend studies due to service requirements.

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POLICIES AND

GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTIFICATION

COMPLIANCE

Lake Technical College adheres to a policy of non-

discrimination in educational programs/activities and

employment and strives to provide equal opportunities

for all as required by the following. To report violations

to this policy, contact Sherie Lindamood at 352-589-

2250 ext. 1824.

Americans with Disabilities Act Title II – prohibits

discrimination on the basis of disability in state and

local government programs/services.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 TITLE VII – prohibits

discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or

national origin.

Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 – secures for all

individuals within the state freedom from

discrimination because of sex, national origin, age,

handicap, or marital status.

Florida Education Equity Act – Discrimination of

the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender,

disability, or marital status against a student or an

employee in the state system of public K-20

education is prohibited.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 –

prohibits discrimination against the disabled. It is the

intent of LTC to identify, evaluate and provide

appropriate educational accommodations to these

students. Students may be disabled under this

policy even though they do not require services

pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA). Students and parents have a

right to due process under Section 504. A copy of

Lake County Schools Notice to Parent Rights

Afforded by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of

1973 is available at the LTC main campus. The

Special Populations Coordinator is the coordinator

of section 504 activities and may be contacted at

352-589-2250, ext.1887

Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 –

states: “No person in the United States shall, on the

basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be

denied the benefits of, or be subjected to

discrimination under any education program or

activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Lake

Technical College and the Lake County School

Board are in compliance with the requirements of

Title IX and do not discriminate on the basis of sex

in the educational programs or activities which it

operates. A “Title IX Complaint” is a claim by a

person who he or she has been discriminated

against on the basis of sex in the programs or

activities operated by LTC.

Florida Relay is the communications link for people

who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, or speech

impaired. Through the Florida Relay, people who use

specialized telephone equipment can communicate with

people who use standard telephone equipment. More

information about Florida Relay may be found at

https://www.ftri.org/relay

To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1, or use the toll free

numbers:

● 1-800-955-8771 (TTY)

● 1-800-955-8770 (Voice)

● 1-800-955-3771 (ASCII)

● 1-800-955-5334 (STS)

● 1-877-955-8773 (Spanish)

● 1-877-955-8707 (French Cr)

CAMPUS

SAFETY

The health and safety of LTC students is a top

priority. Students who learn to work safely at LTC

will be safe workers in Lake County business and

industry as well. Each program classroom has a

planned, organized, and efficient procedure for

ensuring cleanliness and safety for all LTC students,

staff, and visitors. In addition, each program area

contains fire extinguishers, as well as SDS

information and eyewash stations where applicable.

Fire, tornado and active killer drills are routinely

held.

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Lake Tech is protected by armed Safe School

Officers and armed security to patrol the main

campus to include parking areas and campus

buildings, provide security for students, staff, and

property, and provide an on-site supervision.

Each program and department has a first aid kit.

These kits are routinely inspected and restocked as

needed. No medication is dispensed. Wounds are

washed and covered; however, they are not

medicated.

Emergency First Responder contacts are posted in

each classroom/department and are called upon if

needed. When further professional advice is

deemed advisable or in extreme cases, nurses from

HSE and/or paramedics from the Emergency

Medical Services Department may be called upon

for assistance until family medical care or an

ambulance is contacted.

Designated first responder staff members have been

trained in the use of the automated external

defibrillator (AED) in case of cardiac arrest. AEDs

are maintained regularly and kept in the Admissions

Office, EMS Building, the CNC lab, the Diesel

classroom, the IPS weight room, the Range

classroom, the FF classroom, and the IPS main

office. AEDs are also located at each Instructional

Service Center. A sign designating an AED is

posted outside each area.

If a student becomes ill after arriving at LTC, she/he

may be encouraged to go home.

In the event of a student, staff member or visitor

accident, illness or emergency involving bodily

injury:

1. The faculty member or witness notifies front desk

staff (ext. 1800) who will contact a first responder

and an administrator.

2. If the situation warrants, 911 shall be called.

Students who witness or are hurt in an accident

must immediately notify school authorities or staff.

Students who witness or are victims of illegal

activities should immediately notify the school

authorities and local law enforcement officers who

will be responsible for the investigation of the

incident. A SIT meeting would also be scheduled, if

appropriate, with all parties involved. It is the policy

of LTC to take immediate corrective action to

prevent a repeat of the activity and maintain a safe

campus for all students, employees and campus

visitors.

Crisis Protocol

Measures have been taken to ensure our staff and

students are prepared in the event a crisis situation

occurs on one of our campuses. A comprehensive

system called ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform,

Counter and Evacuate) has been created to guide

our staff through a wide variety of situations. Fire

drills, tornado drills, and active killer drills are

practiced ensuring that routines and safety

procedures are well established and familiar to all.

In the event that a situation arises, either on or off

campus, that, in the judgment of the LTC Executive

Director, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat to

health or safety, a college wide “timely warning” will be

issued.

Timely warnings are sent to all currently registered

students and current employees using the LTC email

system. Students and employees should take

responsibility for checking their email accounts

frequently. Timely warnings are issued based on the

nature of the crime, if the crime is a continuing danger

to the college community, and if the notification does

not interfere with law enforcement efforts.

Any LTC student, staff, or visitor to LTC who knows of

a crime or other serious incident should report the

incident immediately by phone to the Reception Desk

at 352.589.2250 or (ext. 1800), so that a Campus

Safety Alert can be issued, if warranted.

The sole purpose of a timely warning is to insure the

health and safety of the LTC campus community.

Accordingly, victims’ names will be held as confidential

and will not be included in any notification.

Please cooperate with school and district authorities

during an active killer crisis:

● Follow school and/or district directives.

● Consult local media for regular updates about the

incident. Listen for information updates on local

radio and television stations. You may be

directed to an off-campus staging area for the

latest information regarding a campus crisis.

● DO NOT call the school because phone lines will

be needed for emergency communication;

however, please consult the local media.

● DO NOT use cell phones in order for cell towers

to be clear for emergency use; however, please

consult the local media.

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Preventing and Responding to Sex

Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating

Violence, and Stalking

It is the policy of LTC to provide a safe and secure

environment for employees, students, and visitors

by prohibiting sexual assault, domestic violence,

dating violence, stalking and by establishing

preventative measures, holding perpetrators

accountable, providing assistance and support to

victims, and reporting violent crimes consistent with

Title IX of the Education Amendments the Civil

Rights Act of 1972, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of

Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime

Statistics Act and other applicable legal

requirements.

Prevention

LTC provides counseling and literature on sexual

assault, date rape education, and risk reduction

through the Admissions Office, and information

about the Violence Against Women Documentation

Act is included in an online training module located

on the LTC’s website.

Throughout the school year, LTC sponsors

prevention and awareness programs, such as the

Fall Festival and Domestic Violence workshops, that

promote awareness of rape, acquaintance rape,

domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,

and stalking.

Responding

The first priority of a victim of sexual assault,

domestic violence, dating violence or stalking should

be to get to a place of safety. The second priority is

to obtain necessary medical treatment, if needed.

LTC strongly recommends that victims report the

incident to law enforcement in a timely manner.

Emergency assistance may be requested by calling

9-1-1 or, during regular business hours on campus,

352-589-2250.

FortifyFL

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that

allows a person to instantly relay information to

appropriate law enforcement agencies and school

officials. It may be found at https://getfortifyfl.com/.

Controlled Substances (Alcohol, Drugs,

Illegal Substances, Tobacco)

Drugs, alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited

and will not be tolerated on any LTC campus.

Students or employees who violate the controlled

substances policy will be subject to criminal

prosecution and the resulting penalties as well as to

appropriate school disciplinary procedures.

It is the policy of LTC to promote a safe, healthy and

productive environment for all students and

employees and to maintain a learning and working

environment that is free from the negative impact of

drug and/or alcohol abuse. In compliance with the

provisions of the Drug Free Schools and

Communities Act, LTC has adopted and implemented

a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or

distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and

employees.

LTC prohibits students, employees, and visitors from

being on any LTC campus or attending any College-

sponsored off-campus activity while impaired by any

impairing substance. LTC also prohibits the

manufacture, possession, use, distribution, or sale of

controlled substances or alcohol during work time and

breaks, on any LTC campus or class/work sites, while

driving a LTC vehicle, and/or while driving any vehicle

for a College-sponsored, sanctioned, or required

activity.

LTC is committed to providing each of its students a

drug-free environment in which to attend classes and

study. From a safety perspective, the users of drugs

or alcohol may impair the well-being of students,

interfere with LTC’s educational environment, and

result in damage to College property. Therefore, it is

the College’s policy that the unlawful manufacture,

distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of

narcotics, drugs, other controlled substances or

alcohol is prohibited on all LTC campuses or as part

of any College-sponsored activity. The specifics of

this policy are as follows:

1. No student shall distribute, dispense, possess,

use or be under the influence of any alcoholic

beverage, malt beverage or fortified wine or other

intoxicating liquor or unlawfully manufacture,

distribute, dispense, possess, use or be under the

influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic

drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana,

anabolic steroid or any other “controlled

substance” before, during, or after school hours

on any LTC campus, at any other College

locations, or at College-sponsored events

activities or events.

2. A student’s legal use of prescribed or over-the-

counter drugs is not a violation of policy only if

such use does not endanger the student or others

and it does not interfere with student learning or

participation in student-related activities. Students

shall be held strictly accountable for their

behavior while under the influence of prescribed

drugs or over-the-counter drugs.

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3. Any student who possesses, uses, sells, gives, or

in any way transfers a controlled substance or

manufactures a controlled substance while on

any LTC campus or as part of any College-

sponsored activity will be subject to disciplinary

action up to and including expulsion and referral

for prosecution, and possible legal sanctions.

4. LTC annually hosts Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Awareness programs for students. These

programs are open to all students, but may be

required for students in violation of this policy as a

first level disciplinary sanction. Additional

educational materials, programs, and other

resources are available in the Admissions Office

at the Eustis campus.

5. Faculty have the discretion to determine whether

a student may be under the influence of drugs or

alcohol. If the faculty member suspects a student

is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or

she has the authority to contact an administrator

to remove the student from the classroom. The

administrator will notify the student of his/her

alleged violation of Code of Student Conduct,

his/her rights as outlined in the Code of Student

Conduct, Student Catalog, and the subsequent

steps that will follow.

6. The use of tobacco products, including e-

cigarettes, of any kind is not permitted at any

Lake Technical College location.

Consequences for Violating Policy/Procedures

A student who violates the terms of this policy will be

subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the

Code of Student Conduct policy and procedures. At

his or her discretion, the LTC Executive Director or

her/his designee may require any student who

violates the terms of this policy to satisfactorily

participate in a drug abuse awareness program or

seminar conducted by member of the LTC

Counseling staff. For more severe infractions, the

student may be required to complete an off--‐campus

drug abuse rehabilitation program or an alcoholic

rehabilitation program sponsored by an approved

private or governmental institution as a precondition

of continued enrollment at LTC.

Harassment

Lake Technical College has a zero tolerance policy

towards harassment. The term “harassment”

includes verbal or physical conduct that denigrates

or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual.

The term “harassment” includes, but is not limited to:

racial slurs, jokes, epithets, negative stereotyping,

threats, intimidation, hostile acts, denigrating or

hostile written or graphic material posted or

circulated in the workplace or schools. The term

“harassment” includes sexual harassment, which is

defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests

for sexual favors and other inappropriate verbal,

non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

when such conduct has the purpose or effect of

unreasonably interfering with a student’s educational

performance.

Lake Technical College will promptly investigate

alleged incidents of harassment or discrimination

and appropriate, corrective action will be taken. Any

student who alleges harassment or discrimination by

another student or LTC employee shall report the

harassment to an administrator(s), a

counselor/career advisors or teachers. Filing a

complaint or otherwise reporting harassment in good

faith will not affect the student’s status, extra-

curricular activities, grade or any other assignments.

The complaint should be in writing, state the act or

acts, state the date(s), state the names of witnesses

and be signed by the complainant. The right to

confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the

alleged harasser, will be respected, consistent with

LTC’s legal obligations and with the necessity to

investigate allegations of misconduct and to take

corrective action when the conduct has occurred.

Public Safety Information Act 1997 – Sex

Offender/ Sexual Predator Laws

Sexual offenders and predators are required to

Enforcement (FDLE). The public may access this

information at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/

offender/ or call 1-888-357-7332.

Searches

Each student who parks a vehicle on a school

campus is presumed to know what is contained in

the vehicle and will be held accountable for any

weapons, drugs, or contraband which may be found

in the vehicle.

Notice: As per School Board Policy 5.31, public

school campuses, including, but not limited to,

buildings, parking areas, athletic and recreational

areas, and lockers are School Board property and

no one using said property, whether as a student or

in any other capacity, has the expectation of privacy

in or around said property. Furthermore, locating or

operating automobiles, trucks, vans, or other

transportation means on School Board property is a

privilege granted by the School Board and students

whose vehicles are so located shall not have any

expectation of privacy in or around said vehicles.

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STUDENT

RIGHTS

Students attending LTC have the right to equal

educational opportunities without regard to race,

religion, color, national origin, gender, genetic

information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital

status. Students are also vested with other

fundamental rights. Among these is the right:

1. To be informed of the rules of the Code of

Student Conduct;

2. To a safe and orderly environment in which to

learn;

3. To know about and use school student services;

4. To be treated with dignity and respect;

5. To reasonable and fair treatment;

6. To be protected by laws prohibiting the release

of personally identifiable information, other than

directory information, to any unauthorized party

without student consent;

7. To be notified of failure or the potential for

failure.

Appeals Process and

Grievance Procedure

Appeals Process

Students who wish to appeal or seek a waiver of

policy may do so following the appeals process.

1. The student submits the appeal in writing to the

Dean of Student Services.

2. The Dean of Student Services and staff gather

data regarding the appeal and submit such to

the Executive Director or designee.

3. If needed, the Dean of Student Services sets and

notifies appropriate staff for an appeals meeting.

Included in the meeting must be an administrator,

Dean of Student Services, and faculty member, if

pertinent to the appeal.

4. The student is given the opportunity to submit

and/or present information relative to the

situation.

5. An Appeals Committee reviews all information

and acts accordingly. In some cases there will

be a need for additional meetings.

6. Notes are taken at the meeting and distributed

to all parties.

Every effort will be made to resolve the situation at

this level. If no resolution is reached, the student

may file a formal grievance following the school’s

grievance procedure.

Grievance Procedure

Students who feel their rights have been violated in

any way may initiate a grievance procedure. The

following outlines the steps in the procedure:

1. The student submits in writing the alleged incident

to the Dean of Student Services.

2. The Dean of Student Services and staff gather

data regarding the grievance.

3. The Dean of Student Services sets and notifies

individuals for a Grievance Committee meeting.

The committee membership shall include a Board

of Directors member and two faculty members

from disciplines unrelated to the student filing the

grievance. The Dean of Student Services serves

as facilitator during the meeting.

4. The student is entitled to have a support person

present at the meeting.

5. The student is given the opportunity to submit

and/or present information relative to the situation.

6. The Grievance Committee reviews all information

and acts accordingly. In some cases there will be a

need for additional meetings.

7. A written report of the committee’s

recommendations will be distributed to all parties.

Every effort will be made to resolve the situation at the

local level. In the event a student cannot resolve a

conflict concerning his/her technical training at the local

level, he/she may contact the Florida Department of

Education - Career and Adult Education at 325 West

Gaines Street, Suite 734, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-

0400, 850-245-0446, http://www.fldoe.org/policy/cie/file-

a-complaint.stml, or the Council on Occupational

Education (COE) at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300,

Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia, 30350, 770-396-3898,

www.council.org.

Family Education Rights and

Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

(FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a

Federal law that protects the privacy of student

education records. The law applies to all schools

that receive funds under an applicable program of

the U.S. Department of Education. The following has

been taken from the U.S. Department of

Education website at

http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to

their children's education records. These rights

transfer to the student when he or she reaches the

age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high

school level. Students to whom the rights have

transferred are "eligible students."

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● Parents or eligible students have the right to

inspect and review the student's education

records maintained by the school. Schools are

not required to provide copies of records unless,

for reasons such as great distance, it is

impossible for parents or eligible students to

review the records. Schools may charge a fee for

copies.

● Parents or eligible students have the right to

request that a school correct records which they

believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the

school decides not to amend the record, the

parent or eligible student then has the right to a

formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still

decides not to amend the record, the parent or

eligible student has the right to place a statement

with the record setting forth his or her view about

the contested information.

● Generally, schools must have written permission

from the parent or eligible student in order to

release any information from a student's

education record. However, FERPA allows

schools to disclose those records, without

consent, to the following parties or under the

following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):

o School officials with legitimate educational

interest;

o Other schools to which a student is

transferring;

o Specified officials for audit or evaluation

purposes;

o Appropriate parties in connection with

financial aid to a student;

o Organizations conducting certain studies for

or on behalf of the school;

o Accrediting organizations;

o To comply with a judicial order or lawfully

issued subpoena;

o Appropriate officials in cases of health and

safety emergencies; and

o State and local authorities, within a juvenile

justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

For additional information, call 1-800-872-5327.

Individuals who use TDD may call 1-800-437-0833.

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20202-8520

Information to Which a Student May Not

Have Access

An institution does not have to permit a student to

inspect and review education records that do the

following:

● Contain information on more than one student.

The requesting student may inspect, review or be

informed of only the specific information about his

or her records.

● Contain the financial records of his or her

parents.

Directory Information

FERPA allows every institution of higher education

to disclose “directory information” without written

consent of the student. Directory information

includes the following items:

● Name

● Address

● Phone number and email address

● Dates of attendance

● Degrees or certificates awarded

● Enrollment status

● Major field of study

However, every student has the right to ask his or her

institution of higher education NOT to disclose directory

information. A request not to release directory

information must be submitted in writing to the Executive

Director or his/her designee on or before the first day of

September of any school year, or within three weeks of

the date of enrollment of a student after the start of the

school year.

In the absence of written notification to restrict the

release of directory information, the school and the

Board of Directors will assume that neither a parent of a

student nor an eligible student objects to the release of

the designated directory information.

Under provisions of the National Defense Authorization

Act and The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

(No Child Left Behind), directory information may also be

released to law enforcement agencies, other

governmental agencies (U.S. Department of Justice,

branches of armed forces, etc.) and to postsecondary

programs to inform students of educational programs

available to them. However, directory information shall

not be released for commercial use, including among

others, mailing lists for solicitation purposes.

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STUDENT

RESPONSIBILITIES

School Officials with a Legitimate

Educational Interest

Also, LTC may disclose student record information

to school officials with a legitimate educational

interest. A school official is a person employed by

LTC or LCSB as administrator, supervisor, faculty

member, or support staff member (including health

or medical staff and law enforcement unit

personnel); a person serving on the Board of

Directors or LCSB; a person or company with whom

LTC has contracted to perform a special task such

as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or

therapist; or a parent or student serving on an

official committee, such as a disciplinary or

grievance committee, or assisting another school

official in performing his or her tasks. A school

official has a legitimate educational interest if the

official needs to review an education record in order

to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Subpoena of Student Records

LTC must comply with subpoenas from a court of

competent jurisdiction for the production of student

records. The production of these records must be

accomplished in a lawful and timely manner. If a

student or parent of a dependent student objects to

the release of subpoenaed records, an objection to

a subpoena for non-party production must be filed or

a protective order must be obtained from a court of

competent jurisdiction.

Notification of Risk

Be aware that participating in any lab or clinical

setting can be dangerous in nature and involves

MANY RISKS OF INJURY. It is understood that the

dangers and risks of participating in a lab or clinical

setting may result not only in serious injury, but in a

serious impairment of future ability to earn a living,

to engage in other business, social and recreational

activities and generally to enjoy life. Because of the

dangers of participating in lab and clinical settings, it

is important to follow and obey teacher instructions

and safety rules and wear proper safety attire.

In order to maintain an educational setting in which

all students are able to maximize their educational

potential, it is expected that all students and visitors

adhere to school behavior and civility guidelines.

Students at LTC have the responsibility to:

1. Adhere to the guidelines set forth in the Code of

Student Conduct;

2. Attend school regularly and be punctual;

3. Come to class with all necessary materials and

be prepared to learn;

4. Take advantage of learning opportunities;

5. Use guidance services for educational and

personal improvement;

6. Treat other people and property with respect;

7. Report hazardous or dangerous situations to a

school administrator or staff member;

8. Refrain from bringing inappropriate or

contraband items to school;

9. Follow classroom and lab rules and complete all

classroom assignments, homework, and

projects/reports as outlined by their faculty

member(s);

10. Refrain from profane or inflammatory

statements;

11. Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible

manner

12. Present a clean and neat appearance;

13. Take responsibility for his/her own work and

actions;

14. Refrain from possessing or using drugs, alcohol,

tobacco products, and illegal substances.

Drug Free Schools and Communities Act

In compliance with the provisions of the Drug Free

Schools and Communities Act Amendments of

1989, LTC has adopted and implemented a program

to prevent the unlawful possession, use or

distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students

and employees.

LTC presents the following information for your

knowledge and in promotion of healthy lifestyles:

The Drug Free Campuses Policy (6Hx28: 10-08.1) is

contained in full in the Admissions Office Applicable

sections are:

1. The president or a designee is authorized to

impose disciplinary sanctions on students and

employees (consistent with local, state, and

Federal law), up to and including expulsion or

termination of employment and referral for

prosecution, for violations of standards of

conduct required by this policy.

2. Any student found to have committed unlawful

use, possession or distribution of illicit drugs and

alcohol on college property or as a part of any

college activities, is subject to disciplinary

sanctions.

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Health Risks Associated with Substance Abuse

Alcohol

Alcohol is a depressant. Alcohol consumption

causes a number of marked changes in behavior.

Even low doses significantly impair the judgment

and coordination required to drive a car safely,

increasing the likelihood that the driver will be

involved in an accident. Moderate to high doses of

alcohol cause marked impairments in higher

functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn

and remember information. Very high doses cause

respiratory depression and death. If combined with

other depressants of the central nervous system,

much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects

just described.

Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence.

Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to

produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe

anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions.

Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long-

term consumption of alcohol, particularly when

combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to

permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain

and liver.

Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy

increase the risk of birth defects, spontaneous

abortion, and still births.

Substance abuse often leads to on-the-job accidents

and absenteeism.

State and Municipal Laws

1. Drinking Age: The legal drinking age in Florida is

21. Selling, giving or serving alcoholic

beverages to persons under 21 is unlawful. In

Florida, this law extends to possession of

alcoholic beverages by anyone under 21. It is

unlawful for any person to misrepresent or

misstate his or her age. This includes the

manufacture or use of false identification. Use of

altered identification for the purpose of procuring

alcoholic beverages is a felony.

2. Open Container Laws: It is unlawful for any

person to consume or to induce, assist or aid

another to consume any beverage containing

more than 1% alcohol by weight, upon any

street, sidewalk or in any alley. It is unlawful to

have an open container of alcoholic beverage in

a vehicle. (Section 316.1936 F.S.)

3. Drinking, Driving and the Law: Under Florida

law, driving under the influence of alcoholic

beverages or any controlled chemical substance

(DUI) is an offense evidenced by impairment of

normal faculties or an unlawful blood or breath

alcohol level of .08 or higher.

4. Sale or Possession of Illegal Drugs: It is

unlawful to be in the possession of illicit drugs

and/or to sell or intend to sell illicit drugs.

5. Selling or Purchasing Controlled Substances

within 1,000 Feet of School: It is unlawful for any

person to sell, purchase, manufacture or deliver

or possess with the intent to sell, purchase,

manufacture or deliver, a controlled substance

in, or within 1,000 feet of the real property

comprising a public or private elementary,

middle, secondary school, community or state

college or university.

Student Drug/Alcohol Counseling and Treatment

Alcohol and other drug educational information is

available to students through the Student Success

Counselor. Students in need of treatment for alcohol

and other drug problems will be assisted with

referrals to self-help support groups, community

agencies, and private providers.

Medical Marijuana

1. “Marijuana” shall have that meaning prescribed

by F.S. 381.986(1)(f) which means all parts of

any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether

growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin

extracted from any part of the plant; and every

compound, manufacture, salt, derivative,

mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds

or resin, including low-THC cannabis, which are

dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment

center for medical use by a qualified patient. For

purposes of this policy, the terms “marijuana”

and “medical marijuana” may be used

interchangeably.

2. “Low-THC cannabis” shall have that meaning

prescribed by F.S. 381.986(1)(e) which means a

plant of the genus Cannabis, the dried flowers of

which contain 0.8 percent or less of

tetrahydrocannabinol and more than ten percent

(10%) of cannabidiol weight for weight; the

seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part

of such plant; or any compound, manufacture,

salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such

plant or its seeds or resin that is dispensed from

a medical marijuana treatment center

3. “Qualified student/patient” means a student who

meets the definition of a qualified patient in F.S.

381.986(1)(l) which means a resident of this

State who has been added to the medical

marijuana use registry by a qualified physician to

receive marijuana or a marijuana delivery device

for a medical use and who has a qualified patient

identification card.

4. “Caregiver” shall have that meaning prescribed

by F.S. 381.986(1)(a) which means a resident of

this State who has agreed to assist with a

qualified patient’s medical use of marijuana, has

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a caregiver identification card, and meets the

requirements as set forth in F.S. 381.986(6).

5. No Lake Tech employee or contractor may

administer, store, hold, or transport marijuana in

any form, nor may it be stored in any Lake Tech

vehicle or on any Lake Tech property, including

school grounds and parking lots.

6. Student possession, use, distribution, sale, or

being under the influence of marijuana

inconsistent with, and not expressly authorized

by, this policy is prohibited and is a violation of

Board policy and the Code of Student Conduct

and may subject the student to disciplinary

consequences, including suspension and/or

expulsion.

7. A qualified student/patient must submit

appropriate documentation to the Students with

Disabilities Coordinator for approval of

reasonable accommodations.

8. Students enrolled in CTE programs requiring the

passing of a drug test may not be retained if

results are positive for marijuana.

Voter’s Registration

LTC promotes responsible citizenship through voting

in local, state, and federal elections as part of

becoming productive citizens in today’s global

society. Florida Voter Registration Applications are

available in the Admissions Office on the main

campus, in the main office at the Institute of Public

Safety, on the LTC website at www.laketech.org and

or may be downloaded from State of Florida website

at http://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voter-

registration/. In addition, voter registration drives

take place on an annual basis.

Children on Campus

Students, campus visitors, and employees are

expected to make off-campus childcare

arrangements. LTC assumes no responsibility for the

supervision of children. At no time should children be

left unattended either in buildings, grounds or

vehicles.

Code of Student Conduct

Students attending LTC are treated as mature

individuals. Lake Technical College programs are

not compulsory; therefore, few disciplinary problems

are expected. Appropriate disciplinary action will be

taken in accordance with school policy if a student

chooses not to follow the established school rules

and regulations. These include situations in which:

● A student’s conduct affects LTC’s program(s) and

students in a negative way.

● A student’s conduct has a negative effect from a

safety standpoint.

● A student does not make proper adjustment in

response to attempts at correction.

● Cheating/plagiarism (see “Academic Integrity”).

The Code of Student Conduct applies to all students

enrolled in LTC and is in effect on LTC property and

whenever students are under the official supervision

of LTC employees, such as during field trips or

clinical experiences. Failure to abide by the Code of

Student Conduct guidelines may lead to program

dismissal not in good standing.

A student withdrawn in “good standing” is defined as

a student who is eligible to re-enroll at LTC without

any special considerations. Students dismissed “not

in good standing” will need to request special

consideration from the Executive Director of Lake

Technical College or designee and may be excluded

from enrollment in licensure programs.

Career dual-enrolled high school students not

meeting the standards for LTC and/or the LCSB

Code of Student Conduct will be withdrawn from

their program and returned to their home high

school.

Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression

Lake Technical College’s Administration is

committed to providing a safe, positive, productive,

and nurturing educational environment for all

students. Aggressive behavior, bullying,

harassment, and similar acts toward a student,

whether by other students, staff, or third parties is

strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This

prohibition includes physical, verbal (oral or written),

electronically transmitted (cyber or high-tech), and

psychological abuse. Any gestures, comments,

threats, or actions which cause or threaten to cause

bodily harm or personal degradation, will not be

tolerated.

Unacceptable Behaviors

The following behaviors and all illegal actions are

prohibited on school grounds and at school-

sponsored activities and will result in dismissal upon

the recommendation of a school intervention team:

1. The use of loud, abusive, profane, obscene

language/materials, either oral or written

(including racial comments) electronic

messages, gestures, objects, or pictures which

are disrespectful or socially unacceptable.

2. Cheating or plagiarism in any form (see

“Academic Integrity” statement).

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3. Giving false information for the purpose of

deception, including forgery, alteration or misuse

of records.

4. Logging in or out of the attendance computer for

another student or having another student log in

or out for one’s self.

5. The verbal or non-verbal refusal to comply with

school rules or directions from school staff,

refusal to identify one’s self or disrespectful

behavior toward school personnel on or off

campus.

6. The intentional destruction, damage, or

defacement of public or private property without

consent of the owner or the person having

custody or control of it.

7. Any act that disrupts the orderly conduct of a

school function, the orderly learning

environment, or poses a threat to the health,

safety and/or welfare of students, staff, or

others.

8. Using, possessing, being under the influence of

or having a positive drug test for any controlled

drug, illegal, or narcotic substance or any

substances represented to be a drug, narcotic,

or controlled substance. The student or

substance may be subject to testing.

9. Any willful and/or deliberate act committed with

the intention of promoting sexual favors, or any

lewd or lascivious act. Any unsolicited sexual

proposal or offensive touching of another

person, or any act of indecent exposure or

obscenities such as telephone calls or other

communication are included under this heading,

as well as, the unlawful manufacturing,

publishing, selling, buying, or possessing

materials, such as literature or photographs.

10. Placing another person in fear of bodily harm

through verbal threats with or without displaying

a weapon or subjecting the person to actual

physical attack. Hazing and extortion are

considered under this heading. Threats and

implied threats, verbal or written, even if within

an academic assignment or stated in humor, will

be taken as an actual threat.

11. The use of tobacco products at any LTC location.

12. Inappropriate use of electronic communication

devices on campus. This includes the possession

and/or use of cell phones, smart watches, or

other electronic devices during a test or

assessment.

13. Violation of local, state or federal laws.

Academic Integrity

It is essential that students earning credit for their

academic achievements are able to do so in an

environment in which such achievement is known to

be well and honorably earned. Because it is vital for

the well-being of all students that certificates earned

at LTC are valued for their high standards, a zero-

tolerance attitude is taken in regard to academic

dishonesty.

Cheating/Plagiarism is defined as willful or

deliberate unauthorized use of the work of another

person for academic purposes, copying work from

another, or inappropriate use of notes or other

material in the completion of an assignment or test.

Both asking for and giving such information is

considered academic dishonesty. In addition to

disciplinary interventions, credit may not be granted

for the assignment(s) in question. When grade

reduction is determined to be the appropriate

disciplinary measure, the student shall be notified.

Depending on the severity of the offense or

individual program requirements, students guilty of

academic dishonesty may also be withdrawn from

their program not in good standing (see Student

Code of Conduct). Further information for individual

programs may be found in the Master Plans of

Instructions.

Online Access Technology is an integral part of our

daily lives. From smartphones, to electronic tablets,

these devices are becoming items that many cannot

function without. In addition, the internet is changing

the way education is delivered. Lake Technical

College ensures that our students are able to

compete in this technology driven world. With this in

mind, it is recommended that students have an

online presence and access to the internet. Lake

Tech uses the Learning Management System,

Canvas, as a tool for each program to load

resources, announcements, and grades. CTE

students are provided with an account upon

enrollment in a program.

It is also important that students have an email

address that they check on a regular basis.

Information may come through your email, so it is

important that students check it regularly. If a

student does not have an email address, there are

numerous services that provide FREE email

addresses. Faculty should have a current, working

email address of each student.

Social Media The advent of social media has

created a world-wide communication medium for

persons of all ages. While extremely popular, these

websites have also created their own set of “not-so-

popular” problems such as cyber-stalking, identity

theft, cyber-bullying, cyber-cheating (posting of

exam, or other course material), and a host of other

nebulous challenges that users may face. Another

reality associated with social media is its far-

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reaching consequences for those who share posts

that may be seen by others as inappropriate.

Potential employers, current employers, civic, or

educational organizations you may be associated with,

and many others are looking at social media sites for

information that may tell them things about an

individual. Students should also be cautioned on how

private their social media content really is – despite the

settings on an account. All social media sites are

potentially vulnerable. A simple search of how to view

pages that are set as “private” for a popular social

media website yielded numerous responses for ways

to view the content. Everything from blogs to online

videos offer to explain how to accomplish this task.

Students in all programs need to be cognizant of the

fact that most professions rely on great moral

character. It is recommended that when using social

media, assume that all posts will be seen/read by

everyone with access to the internet.

Lake Technical College’s Policy

U.S. Copyright Law

Title 17, United States Code, contains rules

regarding copying or reproducing copyrighted

material. Lake Technical College is legally obligated

to adhere to all copyright laws. Therefore, the

institution reserves the right to refuse to permit

copying or reproducing copyrighted material. Most of

the time reproducing material is not legal without the

express or written permission by the author.

Funding

Title IV of the Higher Education Opportunity Act

(HEOA) legislation addresses Federal Student

Assistance, including Pell Grants, the Family

Education Loan Program, the Work-Study program,

Direct Student loans, and Perkins Loans. However,

the reporting requirements of HEOA Title IV also

stipulate that all US colleges and universities must

provide:

● An annual disclosure to students describing

violating copyright law.

● A plan to “effectively combat the unauthorized

distribution of copyrighted materials” by users of

its network, including “the use of one or more

technology-based deterrents.”

● A plan to “offer alternatives to illegal

downloading.”

“Fair Use” of Copyrighted Works

Section 107 of Title 17 of the US Code permits

limited use of copyrighted materials for educational

purposes as long as it is relevant to the lesson, part

of classroom instruction, and is not broadcast or

published for wide/general consumption. The

following lists, in general, the limits on copying or

reproducing copyrighted material.

● 10% or 1000 words (whichever is less) of written

materials such as newspapers, books,

magazines, CD-ROM, computer files, etc.

● 10% or 3 minutes (whichever is less) of motion

media such as video, DVD, etc.

● No more than 250 words of a single poem

● 10% or 30 seconds of music from a single

musical work, cannot substantially change the

work

● No more than 1 image from one artist or

photographer

● 10% or 2500 fields or cells (whichever is less)

from a database or data table

● No copying shall be conducted that substitutes

for sales of the copied work such as a workbook.

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Software

Recreational downloading (piracy) of copyrighted

materials is a violation of both federal and LTC

policy. The Recording Industry Association of

America (RIAA) on a regular basis pursues

suspected violators and in particular focuses on

post-secondary networks since the highest number

of copyright infringements occur here. P2P software

allows users to download and distribute music files

from one computer to another across networks.

When users do not pay for these files, they break

Federal and International copyright laws.

Disciplinary Actions

Rules governing internet use are listed in the

Acceptable Telecommunications Use Policy located

under student responsibilities in the catalog.

Penalties for violating copyright laws, policy

regarding P2P file sharing, or any other institutional

or district rules governing internet usage will be

individually assessed and, based upon severity of

the abuse, will range from temporary suspension of

internet privileges to expulsion. In addition to

institutional penalties, violators may be subject to

civil and criminal penalties.

Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for

Violation of Federal Copyright Laws

exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner

under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17, US

Code). These rights include reproducing or

distributing a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing

context, downloading or unloading substantial parts

of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes

an infringement.

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Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and

criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable

for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to

pay either actual damages or “statutory: damages

affixed at not less than $750 and not more than

$30,000 per work infringed. For “willful”

infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per

work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also

assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details see

Title 17, US Code, Sections 504 and 505.

Willful copyright infringement can also result in

criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to

five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.

Lake Technical College’s Compliance Plan

Lake Technical College is connected to the

computer network provided by Lake County

Schools. In order to comply with the file sharing and

1. All students are required to sign an acceptable

use policy stating file sharing is not allowed and

compliance with copyright laws is expected.

2. Disciplinary measures ranging from loss of

network privileges to expulsion are in place for

students who do not comply with the acceptable

use policy.

3. The district does not open ports on the firewall

that are used for file sharing.

4. The district uses Cisco IronPort web filtering and

blocks the file sharing category.

5. Copyright law and illegal use and distribution of

copyrighted information are included in the

catalog, on the website and in new student

orientation.

6. A regular review is completed by the district to

determine the effectiveness of the technical

deterrents and compliance with HEOA.

Alternative Resources

There are many online sources which give legal

access to legal downloads such as:

● http://www.educause.edu/legalcontent;

● http://www.mpaa.org/contentprotection/get-

movies-tv-shows

References

● Title 17, United States Code, Copyright Law of

the United States

http://www.copyright.gov/title17/

● United States Copyright Office

http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html

● Stanford University Copyright and Fair Use

http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_U

se_Overview/

● 21st Century Information Fluency

http://21cif.com/tutorials/micro/mm/copyright/

Academic Probation

Students on academic, attendance or behavior

contracts are deemed to be on academic probation

until such time that their grades are within a passing

rate and/or absences are equal to or less than 20%.

Probation due to behavior issues will be for the

duration of the program and contingent upon

adherence to signed behavior contracts and school

rules.

Acceptable Dress

Students who attend LTC shall dress in a manner

appropriate for the job in which they are receiving

training, including any special protective gear and

professional uniforms. All clothing must be clean,

neat, modest, in good repair, appropriately sized,

and be neither distracting nor offensive. Jewelry and

makeup, if worn, must be in accordance with the

program Master Plan of Instruction. Students are

expected to display their valid student ID, or have on

their person when unable to display due to safety in

the program, at all times. Please refer to the Master

Plans of Instruction for individual program dress

code policies.

The Executive Director or designee has the final

authority for determining whether or not a student’s

apparel conforms to the dress code. If it is

determined that it does not, students will be required

to change into clothing which will conform to this

code or leave campus. Students may return to

campus when they have changed into appropriate

clothing.

Internet Use Policy

Lake Technical College provides computers and/or

network capabilities to students for the purpose of

enhancing instruction through technological

resources. Students may be granted access to the

LCSB’s electronic communication system that may

include access to the Internet. A student's activities

while using this system must be in support of

education and research and be consistent with the

educational objectives of LTC.

This access is a privilege, not a right, and

inappropriate use will result in the cancellation of

this privilege and/or disciplinary action by school

officials. Students are responsible for good behavior

on school computer networks just as they are on

campus. Lake Technical College may suspend or

revoke a student's access to the district system

upon violation of LTC policy and/or procedures. The

LCSB provides filtering software in an attempt to

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restrict access to inappropriate materials on the

Internet. However, users must recognize that

filtering cannot block access to everything that might

not be of educational value. REMINDER: network

storage areas will be treated like school lockers.

School authorities have the right to review and

monitor all information stored on the network.

Using the network to access, or to attempt to

access, the accounts of others, or to penetrate, or

attempt to penetrate, security measures of LCSB or

another entity's computer software or hardware,

electronic communications system, or

telecommunications/electronic communications

system, whether or not the intrusion results in the

corruption or loss of data, is prohibited.

Using the services for any activity which adversely

affects the ability of other people or systems to use

the LCSB network or the Internet is prohibited. This

includes denial of service attacks against another

network host or individual user. Interference with or

disruption of other network users, network services

or network equipment is prohibited.

The following are examples of unacceptable use of

telecommunications resources. Students must not

or must not attempt to:

● Damage computers, computer systems, or

computer networks;

● Violate copyright law or plagiarize;

● Use for private, commercial or illegal purposes;

● Use or share another individual’s username and

password;

● Leave computer unattended while logged on;

● Read, create, send and/or receive email from a

personal, home account;

● Access, download, store, send, or display text,

images, movies, or sounds that contain

pornography, obscenity, or language that offend

or degrade others;

● Video stream not related to educational purposes

or curriculum set by the school or district;

● Download music or videos not authorized by the

school or district;

● Install services or electronic file sharing

mechanisms;

● Access, modify, harm, or destroy another user’s

data;

● Attempt to send or send anonymous messages

of any kind or pretend to be someone else while

sending a message;

● Cyber bullying on or off campus i.e.: threatening,

harassing, embarrassing, terrifying, insulting,

stalking, or attacking others which includes but is

not limited to online threats and insults intended

to embarrass, harass, or terrify others via

electronic resources;

● Post personal information about self or others,

i.e. sharing confidential information about

students or employees;

● Intentionally waste limited resources;

● Bypass the LCSB filtering by use of anonymous

proxies or unauthorized proxies and services;

and/or

● Download and/or install games, software, tools or

other unauthorized downloadable material.

Students enrolled in the Enterprise Desktop and

Mobile Support Technology program are granted

special permission to access content relative to the

competencies of their program. Abuse of this

permission will result in a SIT meeting with

consequences including a behavior contract and/or

suspension or withdrawal from the program

commensurate with the severity of the behavior.

Attendance Policy

In an effort to develop professional skills, regular

attendance is required of all students. Students are

expected to be in their class promptly in the morning,

after break, and after lunch. If it is necessary to be

absent due to illness or emergencies, all students are

to notify the faculty member as soon as possible prior

to the start of class, as is expected in the workplace.

Students may be eligible to have up to 10% of the

hours in a program per pay period as excused

absences. LTC employs a Student Retention

Specialist who works with students and faculty to

track attendance, assists in developing strategies to

improve attendance, and coordinates make-up time.

Enrollment Period – period of time a student begins

his education and training in a CTE program (i.e.,

August 15

, January 3

) through the date of

withdrawal or completion.

Payment Period – a set block of time in which a

student pays for program hours (i.e., 300 hours, 450

hours)

Excused absence – one that is unforeseeable,

unavoidable, and/or unusual. Examples of excused

absences include but are not limited to personal

illness, court appearance, medical appointment,

insurmountable conditions such as extreme weather

conditions, religious observances, communicable

disease outbreaks, and local conditions determined

by LTC, and death in the immediate family.

Documentation may be required. No more than 10%

of program hours per payment period may be

excused.

Unexcused absence – Absences that fall outside of

the excused category. Students may make up a

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maximum of 5% of unexcused absences per

payment period. Unexcused absences exceeding

this amount will remain unexcused and may result in

discipline and/or dismissal from the program. Make-

up time must be completed within a reasonable

amount of time in order to remain in pace with the

class and to remain in good standing with Lake Tech.

Make-up time – Students are required to successfully

complete hours missed via attendance during

designated hours outside of the regularly scheduled

program hours. Failure to complete make-up time

may result in withdrawal from the program. Make-up

hours may not exceed 5% of the scheduled hours in

the payment period. There is a $25.00 make-up time

fee per payment period.

Students in non-licensure programs must have

achieved a minimum of 85% attendance at the end of

each payment period. If the student’s attendance

does not improve but drops below 75%, the student

may be withdrawn unless documentation regarding

extenuating circumstances is provided to the Student

Retention Specialist. School Intervention Team (SIT)

meetings will be held as necessary to attempt to

alleviate issues resulting in excessive absences and

to counsel the student of possible alternatives and

consequences. Students may be placed on

attendance contracts. Students on attendance

contracts are deemed to be on academic probation.

*Note: licensure program attendance policies may be

more rigid due to licensure requirements and

supersede this policy.

Regularly scheduled class hours will be reported for

attendance. Practice exercises completed at home

will not count toward hours in a program. Students

will be enrolled in additional hours if needed. Current

tuition and fees will apply.

Excessive absences - A student who is absent for six

(6) consecutive class sessions will be withdrawn from

his/her program. A student must petition and be

approved in order to return. Students exhibiting a

pattern of consecutive absences of less than six days

will be subject to dismissal as determined by a

School Intervention Team. A School Intervention

Team will review all petitions for re-enrollment. No

additional fees will be charged if the student returns

during that current payment period, provided fees

have not been refunded.

The excessive absences policy also applies to the

adult education student. If the student requests to be

re-enrolled during the same enrollment period, he or

she will be assessed a $10.00 re-enrollment fee. This

may be waived depending upon mitigating

circumstances.

Students with excessive absences will face the

possibility of the loss of financial aid, lower

professional skills grades and the ability to continue

in the program.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

Articulations

Gold Standard Career Pathways Statewide

Articulation Agreements guarantee a minimum

award of course credits or a block of credit toward

specific AS programs between technical colleges

and community and state colleges. For more

information visit

http://cdn.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-

edu/career-technical-edu-agreements/industry-

certification.stml.

Some programs have Career Pathways articulations

with Lake County high schools and/or articulations with

other postsecondary institutions of higher learning.

Articulations allow students to receive credit for

courses that do not have exact matches at the

articulating school, but which the accepting institution

has agreed to accept as credit. All articulations have

formal agreements with the articulating institution,

which are on file in the LTC Curriculum Office.

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Articulations are in place with several institutions of

higher learning. The articulations between Lake

Technical College and Lake Sumter State College

(LSSC) are for Accounting Operations, Administrative

Office Specialist, Correctional Officer, Florida Law

Enforcement Academy, Paramedic, Practical Nursing,

and Medical Assisting programs. In addition, most

programs articulate to the Management Technology

A.S. degree at LSSC. Articulations with Valencia

College exist for Professional Culinary Arts and

Hospitality and Heating, Ventilation, Air-

Conditioning/Refrigeration. Contact a career advisor

or faculty member for more information about these

articulations.

Career Pathways articulations allow students who

completed a Career and Technical course of study

at a Lake County Schools’ high school to articulate

courses in selected programs as follows:

Career Pathways Articulations

Lake County School District/Lake Technical

College FY22 Course Credit Alignment

2022 – 2023 High School to Postsecondary

Articulation Agreements

High School Program

With Specific Program

Course Requirements

to Include Industry

Certifications

Lake

Technical

Program

Articulated

Courses/Hours

►Administrative Office

Specialist

Digital Information Technology

Administrative Office Technology

Business Software Applications 1

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Front Desk

Specialist, OTA0041

(up to 300 hours)

►Applied Cybersecurity

Introduction to Information

Technology or

Digital Information Technology

Computer and Network Security

Fundamentals

Cybersecurity Essentials

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Front Desk

Specialist, OTA0041

(up to 300 hours)

►Digital Design

Digital Information Technology

Digital Design 1

Digital Design 2

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

►Electronic Business

Enterprise

Introduction to E Commerce

E Commerce Entrepreneurship

E Commerce Systems Analysis

and Design

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

►Entrepreneurship

Principles of Entrepreneurship

Business Management and Law

Business Ownership

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

►Finance

Digital Information Technology

Accounting Applications I

Economics and Financial Services

Personal Finance

Accounting

Accounting Clerk,

ACO0040, 50 hours

Accounting

Assistant, ACO0042,

50 hours

Administrative

Office Specialist

Administrative Office

Specialist, OTA0043,

50 hours

►Game/Simulation/Animation

Programming

Digital Information Technology

Game & Simulation Foundations

Game & Simulation Design

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant,

OTA 0040 (up to 150

hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant,

OTA 0040 (up to 150

hours)

►Legal Administrative

Specialist

Digital Information Technology

Administrative Office Technology 1

Business Software Applications 1

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 330 hours)

Front Desk

Specialist, OTA0041

(up to 300 hours)

► Marketing, Management, and

Entrepreneurial Principles

Marketing Essentials

Marketing Applications

Marketing Management

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant, OTA0040

(up to 150 hours)

►Web Development

Digital Information Technology

Foundations of Web Design

User Interface Design

Accounting

Information

Technology

Assistant,

OTA 0040 (up to 150

hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology

Assistant,

OTA 0040 (up to 150

hours)

2022 – 2023 High School to Postsecondary

Articulation Agreements

High School Program

With Specific Program

Course Requirements

Lake

Technical

Program

Articulated

Courses/Hours

►Allied Health Assisting

Health Science 1 or Health

Science Anatomy and

Physiology

Health Science 2 or Health

Science Foundations

Allied Health Assisting 3

Medical

Assisting

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003

(90 hours)

Pharmacy

Technician

Patient Care

Technician

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003

(90 hours)

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003

(90 hours)

Nurse Aide Orderly,

HCP0211 (75 hours)

CMAA Certification

Phlebotomy or

Patient Care

Technician or

Pharmacy

Technician

Medical Office

Procedures (75

hours) in addition to

the 90 hours core

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► Nursing Assistant

Health Science 1 or Health

Science Anatomy and Physiology

Health Science 2 or Health

Science Foundations

Nursing Assistant 3

Medical

Assisting

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003

(90 hours)

Pharmacy

Technician

Patient Care

Technician

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003

(90 hours)

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003

(90 hours)

Nurse Aide Orderly,

HCP0211 (75 hours)

►Advanced Manufacturing

Technology

Advanced Manufacturing

Technology 1

Advanced Manufacturing

Technology 2

Advanced Manufacturing

Technology 3

Advanced Manufacturing

Technology 4

CNC

Production

Specialist

CNC Production

Technician I,

PMT0026 (Up to 300

hours toward)

Certified

Production

Technician

Certified Production

Technician,

EEV0210 (up to 100

hours)

Industrial

Machining &

Controls

Technician

Industrial Machinery

and Controls

Assistant, ETI0580

(up to 150 hours)

►Air Conditioning,

Refrigeration, & Heating

Technology (HVAC)

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration &

Heating Technology 1

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration &

Heating Technology 2

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration &

Heating Technology 3

Heating,

Ventilation, &

Air-

Conditioning/Re

frigeration

Introduction to

HVAC/R, ACR0000

(250 hours) and

HVAC/R

► Automotive Maintenance and

Light Repair

Automotive Maintenance and

Light Repair 1 Automotive

Maintenance and Light Repair 2

Automotive Maintenance and

Light Repair 3

Automotive

Service

Technology

Diesel Systems

Technology 1

Automobile Services

Assistor, AER0014

(300 hours)

Diesel Engine

Mechanic/Technician

Helper, DIM0101 (up

to 50 hours)

►Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts 1

Culinary Arts 2

Culinary Arts 3

Culinary Arts 4 or

Culinary 4 Track 1 (Culinary

and Hospitality

Management) or

Culinary 4 Track 2 (Baking)

Culinary 4 Track 3 (Garde’

Manger)

Professional

Culinary Arts

and Hospitality

Food Preparation,

HMV0100 (150

hours) (OCP A)

Cook, Restaurant,

HMV0170 (150 hours

toward) (OCP B)

Culinary Arts (150

toward) OCP C

►Culinary and Hospitality

Specialties

Culinary and Hospitality

Specialties 1

Culinary and Hospitality

Specialties 2

Professional

Culinary Arts

and Hospitality

Culinary Arts (150

toward) OCP D

Statewide PSAV to AS Degree Articulations

PSAV PROGRAM(S)

ASSOCIATE

DEGREE

CREDITS

TRANSFER

Accounting Operations

Office

Administration

Administrative Office Specialist

Office

Administration

Automotive Service Technology

1 and 2

Automotive

Service

Management

Technology

Correctional Officer

Criminal

Justice

6 (With State

Exam)

Law Enforcement Officer

Criminal

Justice

15 (With State

Exam)

Paramedic

Emergency

Medical

Services

38 (With

State/National

Exam)

Practical Nursing

Registered

Nursing

10 (With LPN

Licensure)

Sumter County School District/Lake Technical

College SY22-23 Course Credit Alignment

2022-2023 High School to Postsecondary

Articulation Agreements

High School Program

With Specific Program

Course Requirements to

Include Industry

Certifications

Lake

Technical

Program

Articulated

Courses/Hours

►Air Conditioning, Refrigeration

and Heating Technology

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration &

Heating Technology 1

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration &

Heating Technology 2

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration &

Heating Technology 3

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration &

Heating Technology 4

Heating,

Ventilation, Air-

Conditioning/Re

frigeration

(HVAC/R) 1

C400410

Introduction to

HVAC/R, ACR0000

(up to 150 hours) and

HVAC/R

Fundamentals,

ACR001 (up to 150

hours)

►Administrative Office Specialist

Introduction to Information

Technology or

Digital Information Technology

Administrative Office Technology 1

Business Software Applications 1

Accounting

Information

Technology Assistant,

OTA0040 (up to 150

hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology Assistant,

OTA0040 (up to 150

hours)

Front Desk Specialist,

OTA0041

(up to 300 hours)

►Allied Health Assisting

Health Science 1 or Health Science

Anatomy and Physiology

Health Science 2 or Health Science

Foundations

Allied Health Assisting 3

Medical

Assisting

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003 (90

hours)

Pharmacy

Technician

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003 (90

hours)

Patient Care

Technician

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003 (90

hours)

Nurse Aide Orderly,

HCP0211 (75 hours)

►Animal Science and Services

Agriscience Foundations

Animal Science and Services 2

Animal Science and Services 3

Veterinary

Assisting

Veterinary Assistants

and Lab Animal

Caretakers 1,

ATE0006 (150 hours)

►Applied Information Technology

Digital Information Technology

IT Systems & Applications

Database Essentials

Programming Essentials

CNC

Production

Specialist

CNC Production

Technician 1,

PMT0026 (up to 150

hours)

►Applied Engineering Technology

Applied Engineering Technology I

Applied Engineering Technology II

Applied Engineering Technology III

Enterprise

Desktop and

Mobile Support

Technology

Computer Hardware

Fundamentals,

CTS000 (75 hours)

Operating System

Fundamentals,

CTS0001 (75 hours)

►Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts 1

Culinary Arts 2

Culinary Arts 3

Culinary Arts 4 or

Culinary 4 Track 1 (Culinary and

Hospitality

Management) or

Culinary 4 Track 2 (Baking)

Culinary 4 Track 3 (Garde’

Manger)

Professional

Culinary Arts

and Hospitality

Food Preparation,

HMV0100 (150 hours)

(OCP A)

Cook, Restaurant,

HMV0170 (150 hours

toward) (OCP B)

Culinary Arts (150

toward) OCP C

►Digital Design

Introduction to Information

Technology or

Digital Information Technology

Digital Design 1

Digital Design 2

Accounting

Information

Technology Assistant,

OTA0040 (up to 150

hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology Assistant,

OTA0040 (up to 150

hours)

►Entrepreneurship

Principles of Entrepreneurship

Business Management and Law

Business Ownership

Accounting

Information

Technology Assistant,

OTA0040 (up to 150

hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology Assistant,

OTA0040 (up to 150

hours)

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►EKG Aide/Home Health Aide

Health Science 1 or Health Science

Anatomy and Physiology

Health Science 2 or Health Science

Foundations

EKG Aide (1 semester)/Home Health

Aide (1 semester)

Medical

Assisting

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003 (90

hours)

Pharmacy

Technician

Patient Care

Technician

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003 (90

hours)

Basic Healthcare

Worker, HSC0003 (90

hours)

Nurse Aide Orderly,

HCP0211 (75 hours)

►Finance

Digital Information Technology OR

Business Communication and

Technology

Accounting Applications 1

Accounting

Operations

Up to 150 hours

Game/Animation/Simulation

Introduction to Information

Technology or

Digital Information Technology

Game & Simulation Foundations

Game & Simulation Design

Accounting

Information

Technology Assistant,

OTA 0040 (up to 150

hours)

Administrative

Office Specialist

Information

Technology Assistant,

OTA 0040 (up to 150

hours)

Welding

Welding Technology Fundamentals 1

Welding Technology Fundamentals 2

Welding Technology Fundamentals 3

Welding Technology Fundamentals 4

Welding

Technology

Welding Assistant 1

PMT 0070 (150 hours)

Welding Assistant 2

PMT 0071 (150 hours)

Bookstore

For the most recent book list and purchasing books,

visit Lake Technical College’s Bookstore located in

the Business Office. Collegiate items such as

nursing patches, mugs, t-shirts, pens, etc. are

available as well. Book lists may also be found on

the CTE program pages on the LTC website at

www.laketech.org.

Fees and Tuition

Tuition is required at enrollment and is payable by

payment period or with a payment plan prior to each

enrollment period. Career dual enrolled high school

students pay no tuition but may need to purchase

certain personal supplies needed for program

operation. All high school students who take not-for-

credit evening courses must pay for tuition, books and

lab fees. Certain programs require the purchase of

supplies, insurance, FDLE background checks, tools

and uniforms. Generally, items purchased are used in

employment after graduation. Fees are subject to

change without notice. Tuition and Fees may be paid

online at www.laketech.org via Quick Pay.

Students needing less than a payment period to

complete their program will be registered as appropriate

(no less than two weeks). This is based on faculty

member recommendation and administrative approval.

Students enrolled in either Facials Specialty to Nails

Specialty will be charged for a two week period of time

for any time missed.

Florida residents are assessed tuition by the clock/

clinical hour at the current rate set by the Florida

Legislature. A Florida resident is defined as a person

whose official residence has been in the state of

Florida for one full year prior to enrollment. The current

tuition rate for Career and Technical Education

programs is $2.88 per clock/clinical hour. Tuition

includes a 10% financial aid fee, a 5% technology fee,

and a 5% capital improvement fee.

Tuition for non-Florida residents is $11.52 per hour.

Students pay a non-refundable $100 registration fee

per program per year, a $5 Technology Fee, and a

$25 facility use fee on an annual basis. A $1.50 per

month Accident Insurance fee is also charged to

Career and Technical Education students. Students

beginning a second program within one year will pay

the registration and facility use fees again. A

refundable $20 activity fee is assessed each

semester.

Lab fee information for individual programs may be

obtained in the Admissions Office, and are available

on the program’s page on www.laketech.org.

Adult Education students are assessed $30 per term

for instruction and a $25 registration fee in GED,

ESOL, or AAAE.

For Corporate and Community Training courses, the

full cost of instruction determines the cost of the

class.

RESIDENCY: Florida Residency for

Tuition Purposes

(State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.014:

Residency for Tuition Purposes)

Residency information applies to all CTE students.

If a student (or student’s parent or legal guardian in

the case of a dependent student) has lived in Florida

for 12 consecutive months or more before the first

day of classes of the term for which residency

status is sought, he or she may qualify for Florida

Residency for tuition purposes. This means that the

State of Florida will pay a portion of the student’s

fees. Non-residents will be required to pay the full

cost of instruction, or out-of-state fees.

Upon application to LTC, each prospective student

who is claiming Florida residency shall provide clear

and convincing evidence that establishes that he or

she, or if a dependent, the student’s parent or legal

guardian, has been a Florida resident for the

preceding twelve consecutive months. No single

piece of documentation shall be conclusive

according to State Board of Education Rule 6A-

10.014; therefore, Lake Technical College will ask

for two pieces of documentation. The following may

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be considered acceptable documents to prove

Florida residency. In addition to producing two or

more of the following documents, there must be an

absence of information that contradicts the

applicant’s claim of residency.

● Florida driver’s license

● Florida voter registration card

● Florida vehicle registration

● Declaration of domicile

● Proof of purchase of a permanent home

● Transcripts from a Florida school for multiple

years

● Proof of permanent full-time employment

● Benefit histories from Florida Agencies or Public

Assistance Programs

● If necessary, other documents may be used; see

your Admissions Office representative for

assistance if you cannot produce two of the

documents noted above.

Lake Technical College follows the general eligibility

requirements that the Federal Government has

established for dependency determination. A

student who meets any of the following criteria shall

be considered an independent student for the

determination of residency for tuition purposes; all

others are considered dependent students and

thus documentation from parent or legal

guardian is required to prove residency.

1. The student is 24 years old or older by the first

day of classes of the term for which residency

status is sought at a Florida institution

2. The student is married

3. The student has children who receive more than

half of their support from the student

4. The student has other dependents who live with

and receive more than half of their support for

the student

5. The student is a veteran of the United States

Armed Forces or is currently serving on active

duty US Armed Forces for purposes other than

training

6. Both of the student’s parents are deceased or

the student is or was (until age 18) a

ward/dependent of the court

7. The student is working on a master’s degree or

doctoral degree during the term for which

residency status is sought at a Florida institution

8. The student is classified as an independent by

the financial aid office at the institution

9. A student who does not meet any of the criteria

above may be classified as an independent

student only if he or she can provide

documentation that he or she provides fifty

percent or more of the cost of attendance as

defined by the financial aid office at the

institution.

If one cannot provide any of the documents noted

above, but still maintains that he or she has lived in

the State of Florida for 12 months or more and,

therefore, should be considered a Florida resident,

he or she may file an appeal with LTC’s Residency

Determination Committee. In order to appeal you

must do the following prior to paying your fees:

1. provide a written statement outlining the

rationale for the request which includes:

● your full name

● a working telephone number

● a current mailing address

● an e-mail address, if you have one

2. Leave your appeal with a Career Advisor in

the Admissions Office for review by the LTC

residency determination committee.

Grading System

Lake Technical College is a postsecondary

institution designed to provide individuals with

workforce skills, and the grading scale reflects

industry standards. The approved postsecondary

program grading requirements must be met if the

student is to receive a certificate. These

requirements are stated in the individual program

Master Plans of Instruction.

The grading scale for Lake Technical College is as

follows:

94 – 100 A

87 – 93 B

80 – 86 C

0 – 79 Failing

Some programs have adopted a slightly different

grading scale reflecting industry standards for that

program.

In most programs, students are evaluated in the

areas of lab/shop skills, knowledge and

professional skills. Each of the three areas counts

as one-third of a student’s grade in each course or

module. Students may be graded on subjects

which include, but are not limited to, safety, work

habits, manipulative skills, quizzes, projects, class

participation, job completion, cooperation, attitude,

punctuality, and attendance as per policy, unit

tests, competency performance, written reports,

oral reports, self-evaluation and demonstrations.

Student’s grades may be reduced for any of the

following reasons:

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● excessive absences in accordance with the

program Master Plan of Instruction professional

skills grade (see also Attendance)

● failure to make up missed work, including tests

● cheating/plagiarism

A student who does not show satisfactory

academic progress will be referred to counseling

and, if necessary, a School Intervention Team

(SIT) meeting will be held to review the

possibilities of program completion. When a

student has demonstrated unsuccessful program

progress based upon grades, lab/shop skills or

professional skills, the student may be placed on

academic probation, a behavior contract, or be

recommended for dismissal from the program.

Career dual-enrollment students who fail to make

the corrections stipulated in a probationary

contract will be returned to the home high school.

The career dual-enrollment student may return to

LTC no sooner than the following semester upon

approval of the School Intervention Team and the

home high school.

Progress Reports

All students are monitored for adequate progress

throughout their program. Electronic progress

reports for programs are available to current

students via the Student Portal. Course

completion grades are entered by faculty into

LTC’s Technology Online Management (TOM)

system. Students who withdraw prior to the

availability of progress information may contact the

school to receive a transcript with final grade.

Progress reports will not be mailed to students.

For career dual-enrolled high school students,

grades are entered electronically following the

Lake County Schools calendar (at course

completion). Career dual enrolled students receive

a report card from Lake County Schools.

Insurance

Personal injury/school accident insurance is

required for all Career and Technical Education

students. This insurance is provided through Lake

Technical College at the rate of $1.50 a month.

The accident insurance fee will be charged to

students per payment period.

The cost of liability insurance, if required, is part of

the program cost, and due prior to program entry.

This information is available upon request in the

Admissions Office, from the department coordinator

or program faculty member and in the program

Master Plan of Instruction which is available on the

school website.

Job Placement Assistance

The Career and Technical Education program

faculty member is the first point of contact for

referrals to jobs in the certificate program field of

study. Students are aided in job placement by:

referral to employers, resources and the appropriate

agencies. Students are requested to meet with their

faculty member to discuss their employment goals.

This service may be utilized either during enrollment

at LTC or upon completion of a certificate program.

The Career Success Center is also available to

students as a resource for resume writing,

interviewing techniques, and job leads. Students

may sign up for job placement assistance.

The “Career Center” located on the institution’s

website serves as a communication tool between

area employers, the staff, and students. Current job

listings are also posted in both program areas and in

the rear lobby of the front building. Recruiter days

coordinated by specific program faculty held

throughout the year. Facebook is also used as a

communication tool.

Leaving Campus

All students must notify their faculty member when

leaving campus early. This is for the safety of students.

Students may leave campus for lunch provided this is

done within the allotted time.

Textbooks

Adult students are required to purchase program

textbooks. Public high school students are loaned

textbooks, which are provided by Lake County

Schools, but may be required to purchase

supplemental materials for personal use. Private

and home schooled students must purchase

textbooks.

Textbooks may be purchased through Lake

Technical College’s Bookstore located in the

Business Office. Book lists may also be found at the

LTC website at www.laketech.org.

Minimum Technical Requirements to

Take Online Courses

For classes that have online components, the

following are the minimum computer requirements:

Operating Systems:

● Microsoft Windows version 8 or above

● Macintosh OSX 10.6 or above

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Web browsers:

● MS Internet Explorer 11+(for Windows 8 and

previous versions)

● Edge (for Windows 10+)

● Firefox (latest version)

● Google Chrome (latest version)

● Safari 10 and 11

For optimal performance, we recommend

upgrading to the latest versions of the supported

browsers

Mobile App:

If you are using a Schoology mobile app, please

make sure you are using the latest version. They

are constantly improving the mobile app, and each

version includes bug fixes and new features, so

running the latest version is important for optimal

performance.

iOS: Download the latest version from the App

Store. If you have already installed the app, you

can find the version number by

opening Settings on your iPhone or iPad, and

tapping Schoology in your list of apps.

Android: Download the latest version from

the Google Play Store or Amazon App store. Once

you have installed the app, you can find the version

number by opening Settings on your Android

device, tapping Application Settings and

then Manage App.

Additional Requirements:

● JavaScript

● Flash 9+

● Cookies enabled

Media Resources

Because of the wide diversity of programs at LTC,

media resources are located in each department

and/or program area for the use of students and

faculty rather than being housed in a central

location. A school-wide inventory list is on the school

intranet and available from program faculty. Print

media may be checked out by students at the

discretion of the faculty member.

Monies Owed Policy

Students become responsible for tuition, fees and

related expenses upon registration for classes.

Students who owe monies will not be able to

graduate, register for additional classes, or receive

services (including transcripts) until the debt is paid

in full. Any exception to this policy must be made in

writing to the Executive Director.

Refund Policy

Career and Technical Education Refund Policy

Occasionally it becomes necessary for a CTE student

to withdraw or change programs at LTC. When this

occurs and the student has completed all the steps

for official withdrawal from class, a tuition refund may

be given using the following guidelines.

● If LTC cancels a class, a class does not open as

scheduled, 100% of all tuition and eligible fees

will be refunded.

● If a student registers but never attends, 100% of

all tuition and eligible fees will be refunded.

● Withdrawal through the closing of the fifth day of

class per enrollment period, 100% of all tuition

and eligible fees will be refunded for programs in

which new students may be added.

● Schedule changes through the closing of the fifth

day of class per enrollment period, 100% of all

tuition and eligible fees will be refunded.

● No fees will be refunded after the closing of the

fifth day of class per enrollment period. Industry

certification fees which are not used are

refundable.

● Activity, facility use, payment plan, technology

and accident insurance fees are refundable

within the first five days of enrollment period.

● Student kits are non-refundable if ordered or

received by the student.

● Registration fee is non-refundable.

● After drop/add (first five days of class), students

are responsible for charges incurred during the

enrollment period.

● Balances on ID cards of less than $10.00 are

non-refundable. Students who withdraw during a

semester are responsible for tuition and payment

plan fees.

● Testing fees for Florida Ready to Work, TEAS,

TABE, and eCASAS, CASAS GOALS, and

Certiport, are non-refundable and good for 30

days.

● No refund will be given for fees used to purchase

required program malpractice insurance.

● Uniform items having personalized information

(such as name) are not refundable.

● Refund requests for extenuating circumstances

(e.g., death of immediate family member,

hospitalization beyond one’s control; elective

surgery and vacations not included) should follow

the appeals process.

● No refunds will be made until all financial

obligations have been cleared.

● If student tuition has been paid by a scholarship,

the refund due will be returned to the scholarship

fund or the agency that sponsored the student.

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● When a student is due a refund, the refund will

be processed within 45 days. No funds will be

held for future use beyond the enrollment.

Refunds by check are paid directly to the student

from the LTC Business Office.

Financial Aid Refund Policy

In the event a student has received financial aid and

withdraws from a program, a statutory schedule is used

to determine the amount of Title IV funds that student

has earned as of the date he or she ceases to attend.

The amount of Title IV Program assistance earned is

based on the amount of time the student spent in

academic attendance. Up through the 60% point in

each payment period or period of enrollment, a pro-rata

schedule is used to determine the amount of Title IV

funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal.

After the 60% point in the payment period or period of

enrollment, the student has earned 100% of the Title IV

funds.

Adult Education Refund Policy

The Adult Education refund policy states:

● Students may request a full refund of fees prior to

the class start date.

● If a class is canceled due to low enrollment,

students may either transfer to another class or

receive a full refund of fees.

Corporate and Community Training Education

/Fee Based Class Refund Policy

The Corporate and Community Training

Education/Fee Based class refund policy states:

● Students may request a refund of both tuition and

lab fees prior to the class start date.

● If a class is canceled due to low enrollment,

students may either transfer to another class or

receive a full refund of tuition and lab fees.

● Except in cases of documented medical

emergency, tuition and fees will not be refunded

if a class runs.

● Books purchased at LTC may be returned within

10 business days in new, unwrapped (if

applicable) condition.

Returned Check Policy

Checks returned for insufficient funds will be assessed

a returned check fee of $35 per check. The maker or

drawer may be additionally liable for court costs,

collection fees and reasonable attorney’s fees as

prescribed by law.

Schedule Changes

Certificate Programs

Schedule changes, such as reduction or addition of

class time, can be requested by a student via the

Schedule Change Request form. Students obtain this

form from their instructor. Schedule changes are

defined as the following: adding/removing an hour due

to TABE remediation class, switching between full and

part-time schedules, allotting a 15 minute grace period

at the beginning or end of class for extenuating

circumstances. The student and instructor must

complete the form and submit it to the Dean of Student

Services. The Dean of Student Services will review the

request, financial impact for the student, and will

determine approval or denial of the request; or will

arrange a meeting with the instructor, student, and

Administrator when further review is needed. Requests

for a schedule change should be made at least 5 days

prior to the effective date. Only one schedule change is

allowed per payment period. Additional requests

require administrative approval.

Applied Academics for Adult Education

Students are scheduled into AAAE for an entire

semester. When the AAAE faculty member determines

that a student is ready to complete, the AAAE faculty

member will submit the schedule change form for

approval. Schedule changes must be submitted in

writing prior to the actual change taking place so

appropriate fee adjustments can be assessed.

Continuing Workforce Education/Fee-based Classes

A student may transfer to another class with advanced

notice provided there is available seating.

Soliciting

Students representing off-campus organizations,

companies, church groups and private enterprises

are not permitted to solicit on campus without written

approval from the Executive Director.

Student Vehicles

Students attending LTC must observe the following

rules:

● All vehicles must have a parking permit

prominently displayed on the back window of a

vehicle.

● Students must observe all speed limits on the

campus and other posted rules. The speed limit

on campus is 5 miles per hour.

● Student parking on the main campus is permitted

only in the main parking area on the south side of

the campus. Students are not permitted to park in

the visitors parking area at the front of the

campus. Parking on the north side of the campus

is reserved for staff and delivery service.

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● Students at the IPS extension campus or any

Instructional Service Centers are to park in non-

staff parking spaces (as marked).

● Cars should be left with windows closed and

doors locked.

● For the safety of all, students are not to loiter in

the parking areas during school hours or before

or after school.

● Loud music/radios in vehicles on campus is

prohibited.

● Parking regulations shall apply equally to

bicycles, motorcycles, motor scooters and to any

other type of privately owned vehicle.

● Disabled, reserved and customer service parking

are designated as such and should be observed.

● Local law enforcement agencies have the

authority to patrol and ticket vehicles not in

compliance.

● Parking in the grass on the south side (student

parking) is prohibited.

Transcripts

Students needing an official copy of their LTC

transcripts must complete a request form available

from the Admissions Office or www.laketech.org

“Transcript Request.” Transcript requests will

normally be processed within three business days of

the request being received by the Admissions Office.

Requests may also be made in writing by faxing a

letter, which includes the student’s name, social

security number, date and signature, to 352-483-

2611. There is an $8 charge for each transcript.

*Charge will be waived for Active Duty Members or

Honorably Discharged Veterans, including his/her

spouse and dependents (must provide

documentation to verify Veteran status).

Students needing transcripts for the Florida High

School Diploma (GED®) will need to request one by

going to https://ged.com/, scroll to the bottom and

select “Request a transcript” Follow the instructions.

Students must login or register by creating an

account with the Credential Requesting Service.

Students needing copies of official transcripts from

other schools may complete a transcript request

form available in the Admissions Office.

Visitors

All visitors not on campus for customer service

purposes must sign in at the receptionist’s desk or in

the Admissions Office. Children accompanying

visitors are not allowed in the program areas and

must be supervised at all times.

Students must obtain permission prior to bringing a

visitor to class, including dependent children.

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Program and Course Descriptions

Career and Technical Education

Agriculture,

Food and

Natural

Resources

Veterinary Assisting

This face-to-face program, located at the Lake

County Animal Shelter, is a 750 hour program

offering broad, transferable skills and stresses

understanding and demonstration of the following

elements of the veterinary assisting industry:

planning, management, finance, technical and

production skills, underlying principles of

technology, labor issues, community issues and

health, safety and environmental issues.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$2,160 plus books and fees

Job Opportunities: animal shelters and veterinary

clinics

Certification: Upon successful completion of the

Veterinary Assisting program, students may sit for

the CVA exam. On passing the test, students

receive their certification contingent on completion

of the remainder of practical experience hours

within one year of the exam date.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed:

ATE0006 - Veterinary Assistants and

Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1 - 450 hours

This course provides an introduction to animal

science, safety, animal behaviors, proper

handling techniques, general animal anatomy and

function, and animal-related laws

ATE0070 – Veterinary Assistants and

Laboratory Animal Caretakers 2 – 150 hours

This course content includes an understanding of

animal welfare and animal rights, the role of

animals in research, record keeping, sanitation of

animal facilities, and proper use of equipment.

ATE0072 – Veterinary Assistant – 150 hours

This course prepares students to work with

livestock, exotic animals, medication, and surgical

preparation.

Architecture and

Construction

Heating, Ventilation, Air-

Conditioning/ Refrigeration

(HVAC/R) 1

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 750 hour program, offering a

broad foundation of knowledge and skills to

prepare students for employment in the heating,

air conditioning and refrigeration and ventilation

industry. The content includes enhanced hands-

on, practical experiences in troubleshooting

heating, air conditioning, and refrigerant

equipment, fabricating and servicing piping,

tubing, and fittings used in the heating, air

conditioning and refrigeration industry and

designing, installing and repairing heating and

cooling systems.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Air Conditioning,

Refrigeration and Heating 1 - Tuition is

approximately $2,160 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration

and Heating companies, construction companies,

schools, governmental agencies, and large

corporations.

Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of

the competencies are eligible to sit for industry

certification exams related to the program.

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An articulation agreement with Valencia College

allows students completing 1 & 2 to receive 12

college credits towards the Energy Management

and Controls Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/

Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1

ACR000 – Introduction to HVAC/R, 250 hours

This course provides an introduction to health,

safety and environmental management systems,

the use and maintenance of tools and tool

accessories and a practical knowledge of basic

electricity, electrical components and motors, and

electrical control systems in the heating, air

conditioning and refrigeration industry.

ACR0001 – HVAC/R Fundamentals, 250 hours

This course content includes analyzing fluids,

pressures, refrigerants and related codes,

maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting

commercial evaporators, and fabricating and

servicing piping, tubing, and fittings used in the

heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

ACR0012 – HVAC/R Service Practices, 250

hours

This course includes utilizing and operating

mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing

equipment, conducting start-up and check-out

procedures for mechanical heating and air

conditioning systems, and designing heating and

cooling systems.

Heating, Air Conditioning,

Refrigeration Commissioning &

Service Apprenticeship Program,

GNJ

The Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration

Commissioning & Service Apprenticeship

Program, GNJ is a 3-year registered program with

6000 hours of on the job training and 432 hours of

related instruction. The program covers a broad

range of instruction in heating, ventilation, air

conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) for both

residential and commercial applications. An

appropriate amount of time is spent in each area to

thoroughly cover needed instructional material as

well as to gain manipulative skills.

Business,

Management &

Administration

Accounting Operations

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 900-hour program that

prepares students for entry-level positions in the

field of accounting. Study includes: double-entry

bookkeeping; methods of recording business

transactions; preparation and analysis of financial

statements, payroll records and tax forms:

inventory methods; methods of depreciation;

basic accounting principles and the applications

of these principles to various business entities.

Study also includes common computer software

such as Microsoft Word and Excel and basic

accounting software such as QuickBooks, and

TurboTax.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 9 college credits towards the Business

Administration A.S. degree and 24 college credits

towards the Industrial Management Technology

A.S. degree.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$2,592 plus books and fees.

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Job Opportunities: Business offices, hospitals,

medical facilities, banks, credit unions, and

governmental agencies.

Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of

the competencies are eligible to sit for industry

certification exams related to the program.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

OTA 0040 – Information Technology Assistant,

150 hours

This course is designed to provide a basis of

current business and information systems and

trends and to introduce students to the basic skills

and foundations required for today’s business

environments. Emphasis is placed on developing

proficiency with touch keyboarding and

fundamental computer applications, so they may

be used as communication tools for enhancing

personal and workplace proficiency in an

information-based society.

ACO 0040 – Accounting Clerk, 300 hours

This course emphasizes double-entry accounting;

methods and principles of recording business

transactions; preparation of various documents

used in recording income, expenses, acquisition

of assets, incurrence of liabilities and changes in

equity; preparation of financial statements;

voucher systems; cash receipts; petty cash;

payroll records; and internal control systems. The

use of computers is required.

ACO 0041 – Accounting Associate, 300 hours

This course continues the application of

accounting principles to various entities.

The content includes methods for determining the

cost of merchandise inventory, general ledger

account analysis, the aging process, depreciation,

financial statement interpretation, analysis of

transactions, correcting entries and tax forms.

The use of computers is required.

ACO 0042 – Accounting Assistant, 150 hours

This course provides a capstone of accounting

principles with the use of commercial accounting

software. The content includes the accounting

cycle through proprietorships, partnerships and

corporate accounting. Other areas of emphasis

will include payroll, tax forms and investment

management. An employment portfolio will be

provided.

Administrative Office Specialist

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 1050-hour program designed

to develop communication, higher-level thinking

and decision-making skills; the performance of

office procedure tasks; the production of quality

work in an efficient manner using advanced

features of business software applications;

research of job opportunities; and the production

of high quality employment portfolios and job-

seeking documents. Computerized software

taught includes the Windows operating system,

QuickBooks, and the Microsoft Office Suite of

applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,

Publisher and Outlook).

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 6 college credits towards the Business

Administration A.S. degree and 24 college credits

towards the Industrial Management Technology

A.S. degree.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,024 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Business offices, hospitals,

medical facilities, banks, credit unions, and

governmental agencies.

Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of

the competencies are eligible to sit for industry

certification exams related to the program.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

OTA 0040 – Information Technology Assistant,

150 hours

This course is designed to provide a basis of

current business and information systems and

trends and to introduce students to the basic skills

and foundations required for today’s business

environments. Emphasis is placed on developing

proficiency with touch keyboarding and

fundamental computer applications, so they may

be used as communication tools for enhancing

personal and workplace proficiency in an

information-based society.

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OTA 0041 – Front Desk Specialist, 300 hours

This course is designed to assist with

administrative and general office duties in a

support capacity and to develop proficiency in

using the advanced features of software

programs to perform office-related tasks. It also

explores and expands the core competencies in

the areas of personal and professional

development and promotes application of higher-

level office procedures, transcription skills, tasks

and communication skills through the use of

technology.

OTA 0030 – Assistant Digital Production

Designer, 150 hours

This course is designed to assist with

administrative office duties and procedures and to

develop digital publishing skills. The course

explores and expands the competencies learned

in OTA 0041 and promotes application of higher-

level office procedures, tasks and communication

skills.

OTA 0043 – Administrative Office Specialist,

450 hours

This course explores and expands the

competencies learned in prior courses and

promotes application of higher-level office

procedures, tasks and communication skills. It is

also designed to use technology to produce high

quality employment portfolios, research job

opportunities and compile and disseminate job-

seeking documents.

Emergency Medical Technician

(ATD)

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 300-hour, part-time evening

program that prepares an individual for an entry-

level position in emergency medical services. The

curriculum is comprehensive and encompasses

classroom, lab and hands-on field internship. This

program is based on the course standards

developed by the Emergency Services section of

the Florida Department of Health and

Rehabilitative Services and the Department of

Education, as well as the U.S. Department of

Transportation and the EMS Education Standards

for EMT. Upon successful completion of the EMT

program, students receive a Certificate of

Completion.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Licensure: Upon completion of the program

requirements, the student is eligible to sit for the

state certification exam and National Registry.

Successful completion of the state board

examination results in state certification and the

ability to gain employment in the capacity of EMT.

Special admission requirements apply. In addition

to LTC’s requirements, applicants must:

● be in good mental and physical health

● Possess a high school diploma or the

equivalent

● Have a sufficient ability to communicate in the

English language in order to successfully

challenge the state board exam and

communicate with staff and patients

● Have a negative tuberculosis test and

appropriate immunizations

● Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License

● Possess a current CPR Healthcare Provider

Card

● Be at least 18 years of age prior to clinical

and internship rotations

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Science

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● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as

outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction

● Successfully complete a Level 2 background

check

● Have a negative drug screen (to be

conducted at the start of the program)

● Meet qualifying scores on the Test of

Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

For more information, please contact the EMS

Education Department at 352-589-2250.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$864 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Ambulance/EMS services,

hospitals, and physicians’ offices.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

EMS 0110 – Emergency Medical Technician,

300 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

all information, principles and practices required

for Emergency Medical Technician licensure and

includes both classroom and field components.

The content includes but is not limited to : patient

assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest,

external and internal bleeding and shock,

traumatic injuries, fractures, dislocations, sprains,

poisoning, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, acute

abdomen, communicable diseases, patients with

abnormal behavior, alcohol and drug abuse, the

unconscious state, emergency childbirth, burns,

environmental hazards, communications,

reporting, extrication and transportation of patient.

The student must be proficient in patient

assessment and evaluation, the use of suctioning

devices, oral and nasal airways, resuscitation

devices, oxygen equipment, sphygmomanometer

and stethoscope, splints of all types, pneumatic

anti-shock garments, extrication tools, dressings

and bandages, stretchers and patient carrying

devices.

Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical

Technician – Combined

This 792 hour program, located at the Institute of

Public Safety in Tavares, is designed to train the

student desiring to become both a licensed EMT

and a certified fire fighter. .

This program is approved by the Department of

Financial Service, Division of State Fire Marshall

and the Department of Health, Office of

Emergency Medical Services.

Certification: Upon completion of the fire fighter

portion, students can take the state exam to

become certified. (Pending approval of the

Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire

Standards & Training.) Upon completion of the

EMT portion, students can take the state exam

to become licensed.

In addition to LTC’s admission requirements

applicants must:

● Be at least 18 years of age, unless a dual-

enrolled high school senior and 17 years

old.

● Have earned a high school diploma or its

equivalent.

● Take the TEAS

● Be of good moral character.

● Possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

● Submit to a fingerprint background check.

● Submit to a drug screening.

● Have passed a physical examination

including EKG and hearing test by a

licensed Florida physician, physician

assistant, or nurse practitioner within six

months of the starting date of the program,

meeting the requirements of the Division of

State Fire Marshal Bureau of Fire Standards

and Training Medical Examination Form.

● Have a current Professional CPR card.

● Submit a driver’s license history with the

application packet.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$2,281 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: County and municipal fire

departments and forestry. Ambulance/EMS

services, hospitals, and physicians’ offices.

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To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

FFP 0030 – Fire Fighter 1, 191 hours

FFP 0031 – Fire Fighter 2, 301 hours

These courses are taken in conjunction and

provide cognitive and psychomotor training in

basic firefighter concepts and skills. Successful

completion of both courses qualifies the

individual to take the State Examination for Fire

Fighter which is required for employment.

EMS 0110 – Emergency Medical Technician,

300 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

all information, principles and practices required

for Emergency Medical Technician licensure and

includes both classroom and field components.

Medical Assisting

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 1300-hour program designed

to prepare a student for employment as a medical

assistant. This program prepares competency

entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive

(knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective

(behavior) learning domains. Training includes

receptionist responsibilities, phlebotomy,

electrocardiography, emergency procedures,

communications, insurance and finance

procedures, transcription, office management

software, medications, and human relations skills.

The Medical Assisting Program of Lake Technical

College is accredited by the commission on

Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

(CAAHEP, www.caahep.org), 25400 U.S. Highway

19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, upon the

recommendation of Medical Assisting Education

Review Board (MAERB).

In addition to LTC’s admission requirements,

applicants must:

● Be in good mental and physical health

● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as

outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction

● Successfully complete a Level 2 background

check

● Meet standard of “Good Moral Character” as

required by Florida Statute 400.512

● Have a negative drug screen (to be

conducted prior to externship).

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,744 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Physicians’ offices and

hospitals.

Students graduating this program are eligible to

sit for the state licensing/certification exam.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 20 college credits towards the Health

Administration A.S. degree and 24 college credits

towards the Industrial Management Technology

A.S. degree.

To qualify for a certificate of completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

HSC 0003 – Basic Healthcare Worker, 90

hours

This course is an introduction to the health

professions and is a state mandated requirement

for all health occupation programs. Emphasis is

placed on communication skills as well as legal

and ethical responsibilities for the health

professional. Students learn to respond to

emergency situations, infection control

procedures including blood borne pathogens,

computer literacy and employability skills.

MEA 0002 – Introduction to Medical Assisting,

250 hours

This course is designed to introduce medical

assisting terminology, the role of the medical

assistant, legal and ethical responsibilities and

general anatomy and physiology.

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MEA 0501 – Medical Office Procedures, 75

hours

This course is designed to provide students with

information regarding basic clerical/medical office

duties. Students learn effective communication

skills, preparation and maintenance of medical

records, and office security policies/procedures.

MEA 0521 – Phlebotomist, 75 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

information regarding skills and knowledge to

perform phlebotomy. Students learn recognition

and identification of collection reagents supplies,

equipment and interfering chemical substances.

Students perform and receive capillary puncture

and venipuncture. In addition, students practice

infection control following universal precautions

and quality assurance and safety.

MEA 0543 – EKG Aide, 75 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

the knowledge of, apply and use medical

instrumentation modalities regarding cardiograph

instruments. Students learn the cardiovascular

system, legal and ethical responsibilities of an

EKG aide, and patient care techniques.

MEA0581 – Clinical Assisting, 230 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

the knowledge and skills of patient vitals and

general examination. Students will learn the

concepts of sterilizing instruments, practicing

infection control, and maintaining a sterile field.

MEA0530 – Pharmacology for Medical

Assisting, 90 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

the knowledge of commonly administered drugs,

methods and routes of drug administration.

Students will also become skilled at administering

various types of medications.

MEA0573 – Laboratory Procedures, 125 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

the knowledge of “CLIA waived” tests and the

regulatory constraints on test performance.

Students will perform a variety of CLIA waived

tests. Students will also demonstrate awareness

of clinical microscopy techniques and procedures.

MEA0506 – Administrative Office Procedures,

90 hours

This course is designed to familiarize students

with administrative office duties. Students will be

able to execute several skills related to using an

Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Students will

be able to perform various financial procedures

and data management.

MEA0942 – Practicum Experience, 200 hours

Students wrap up final completion of all

competencies in preparing for the satisfactory

completion of a mandatory, unpaid, 200 hour

practicum at the end of this course.

Paramedic (ATD)

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is an 1100-hour, part-time, day

program designed to establish and maintain

appropriate quality education for those wishing to

become specialists in pre-hospital emergency

medical care. The curriculum is comprehensive

and includes theory, clinical application and

hands-on field internship. This program is based

on the course standards developed by the

Emergency Services section of the Florida

Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services

and the Department of Education, as well as the

U.S. Department of Transportation and the EMS

Education Standards for Paramedic. Upon

successful completion of the Paramedic program,

students receive a Certificate of Completion.

The content includes but is not limited to: patient

assessment, advanced airway management,

cardiovascular emergencies, external and internal

bleeding and shock, traumatic injuries, fractures,

dislocations, sprains, poisoning, heart attack,

stroke, diabetes, pharmacology, medication

administration, respiratory emergencies,

endocrine emergencies, acute abdomen,

communicable diseases, patients with abnormal

behavior, substance abuse, the unconscious

state, emergency childbirth, pediatric and geriatric

emergencies, burns, environmental hazards,

communications, documentation, extrication,

mass casualty incident, incident command

system, and transportation of patient.

This program is accredited by the committee on

Accreditation of Educational Programs for the

Emergency Medical Services Professions

(CoAEMSP). 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-

312, Rowlett, TX, 75088.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Licensure: Upon completion of the program, the

student will be permitted to sit for the state board

examination. Successful completion of the state

board examination results in state certification

and the ability to gain employment in the capacity

of paramedic.

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Students who complete the Paramedic program

are eligible to receive college credit hours to be

applied toward an Associate of Science degree in

Registered Nursing. The number of credit hours

granted varies according to the educational

institution.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 17 college credits towards the Nursing

RN A.S. degree and 24 college credits towards

the Industrial Management Technology A.S.

degree.

Special admission requirements apply and prior

health care experience is preferred. In addition to

LTC’s requirements, applicants must:

● Be a State of Florida certified EMT

● Be in good mental and physical health

● Possess a high school diploma or the

equivalent

● Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License

● Have a current CPR card

● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as

outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction

The following must be completed prior to clinical

or ride time.

● Have a negative two-tier tuberculosis test and

appropriate immunizations

● Be at least 18 years of age prior to clinical

and internship rotations

● Successfully complete a Level II background

check

● Have a negative drug screen (to be

conducted at the start of the program)

For more information, please contact the EMS

Education Department at 352-589-2250.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,168 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Ambulance / EMS services,

hospitals, physicians’ offices, and fire services.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

EMS 0210– Paramedic 1, 248 hours

EMS 0211 – Paramedic 2, 426 hours

EMS 0212 – Paramedic 3, 426 hours

These courses are designed to prepare the

Paramedic student in accordance with the U.S.

DOT Curriculum and Florida EMS Guidelines.

Patient Care Technician

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 600-hour program which trains

students in a variety of skills including Nursing

Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Patient Care.

Students learn to assist patients in long-term and

acute care facilities, hospitals and their home with

the activities of daily living. The program includes

classroom, laboratory and clinical experience.

This program is approved by the State of Florida

board of Nursing.

Certification: Upon completion of the program

requirements, the student is eligible to take the

written and skills examination for certification with

the Board of Nursing. Successful completion of

this exam leads to certification as a Nursing

Assistant.

In addition to LTC’s admission requirements,

applicants must:

● Be in good mental and physical health.

● Have a negative two-tier tuberculosis test.

● Be at least 18 years of age.

● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as

outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction.

● Meet standard of “Good Moral Character” as

required by Florida Statute 400.512.

● Successfully complete a Level 2 background

check.

● Have a negative drug screen (to be

conducted at the start of the program).

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

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Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$1,728 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Hospitals, long-term care

facilities, assisted living facilities, laboratory and

rehabilitation facilities.

Students successfully completing Nurse Aide and

Orderly (Articulated) are eligible to sit for the

Nursing Assistant industry certification exam.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

HSC 0003 – Basic Healthcare Worker, 90

hours

This course is an introduction to the health

professions and is a state mandated requirement

for all health occupation programs. Emphasis is

placed on communication skills as well as legal

and ethical responsibilities for the health

professional. Students learn to respond to

emergency situations, infection control

procedures including blood borne pathogens,

computer literacy, confidentiality issues and

employability skills.

HCP 0121 – Nurse Aide and Orderly

(Articulated), 75 hours

This course is designed to prepare students to

assist residents in a long-term care facility with

the activities of daily living. It is inclusive of

classroom, lab and clinical experiences.

HCP 0332 – Advanced Home Health Aide, 50

hours

The Home Health Aide course prepares students

to administer care and assist with activities of

daily living for individuals in their home. In

additional hours students learn adaptations to

nursing care applied in the home setting.

HCP 0020 – Patient Care Assistant, 75 hours

The Patient Care Assistant course prepares

students to assist patients in an acute care facility

with the activities of daily living. The additional

hours expand the role of the CNA and include

care of pre- and post-operative patients, traction

and unsterile procedures.

HSC 0016 – Allied Heath Assistant, 150 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

skills in electrocardiograph and phlebotomy at the

aide level. Students will also complete a clinical

rotation

MEA 0580 – Advanced Allied Heath Assistant,

100 hours

In this course students will participate in clinical

rotations in the major allied health areas.

PRN 0094 – Patient Care Technician, 60 hours

In this course students will participate in clinical

rotations demonstrating knowledge of

organizational and effective team member skills.

Pharmacy Technician

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 1050 hour program which

trains students in pharmaceutical compounding,

sterile techniques, USP 795 and 797 standards,

IV preparation, delivering medication and other

skills related to the pharmaceutical industry.

This program is approved by the State of Florida

Board of Pharmacy.

Certification: Upon completion of the program

requirements, the student is eligible to take the

written examination for certification with

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

In addition to LTC’s admission requirements,

applicants must:

● Be in good mental and physical health

● Complete an LTC online application

● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as

outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction

● Meet standard of “Good Moral Character” as

required by Florida Statute 400.512

● Have a negative drug screen (to be

conducted twice during the program).

● Pass a Level 2 background check (to be

conducted prior to externship).

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,024 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Hospitals, pharmacies, grocery

stores, and drug stores.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial

Management Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed.

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HSC 0003 – Basic Healthcare Worker, 90

hours

This course is an introduction to the health

professions and is a state mandated requirement

for all health occupation programs. Emphasis is

placed on communication skills as well as legal

and ethical responsibilities for the health

professional. Students learn to respond to

emergency situations, infection control

procedures including blood borne pathogens,

computer literacy, confidentiality issues and

employability skills.

PTN 0084 – Pharmacy Technician 1, 360 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

the knowledge of basic pharmaceutical chemistry

and drug classification, measurement and

calculating techniques, and inventory control.

PTN 0085 – Pharmacy Technician 2, 300 hours

This course provides students with the

opportunity to prepare and deliver medications

and further study in pharmaceutical chemistry.

PTN 0086 – Pharmacy Technician 3, 300 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

the skills to prepackage unit dose medications

and prepare intravenous admixtures.

Phlebotomy

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 165 hour part-time, evening

program which includes learning safe and efficient

work practices in obtaining blood specimens;

maintaining the integrity of the specimen in

relation to the test to be performed; preparing

blood smears; labeling specimens accurately and

completely; and promoting the comfort and well-

being of the patient while performing blood

collecting duties.

The Phlebotomy program has the following

minimum admission requirements:

● Complete a LTC online application.

● Meet the definition of Good Moral Character.

● Meet the Essential Physical and Emotional

requirements.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$476 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Physicians’ offices.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed:

HSC 0003 – Basic Healthcare Worker, 90

hours

This course is an introduction to the health

professions and is a state mandated requirement

for all health occupation programs. Emphasis is

placed on communication skills as well as legal

and ethical responsibilities for the health

professional. Students learn to respond to

emergency situations, infection control

procedures including blood borne pathogens,

computer literacy, confidentiality issues and

employability skills.

MEA 0520 - Phlebotomist, 75 hours

This course is designed to provide students with

information regarding skills and knowledge to

perform phlebotomy. Students learn recognition

and identification of collection reagents supplies,

equipment and interfering chemical substances.

Students perform and receive capillary puncture

and venipuncture. In addition, students practice

infection control following universal precautions

and quality assurance and safety.

Students graduating this program are eligible to

sit for the state licensing/certification exam. The

curriculum offered at Lake Technical College

qualifies the student to take the National

Healthcare Association (NHA) Phlebotomy

Certification exam to become a Certified

Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

Capstone - Students desiring to complete

additional (total of 100) venipunctures to qualify

for certification by the American Society of

Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT certified) may

enroll in the Capstone course. This course

provides opportunities for students to obtain an

additional clinical experience.

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Practical Nursing

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus and LTC Clermont on the Lake

Sumter State College Campus, is a 1350-hour

program offered days, evenings and part-time.

The program is comprehensive and includes

classroom, lab and clinical experiences. Students

are involved in planning and performing basic and

advanced nursing skills and the administration of

medication. Students receive experience in

hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies,

clinics and pediatric and mental health facilities.

Special admission requirements apply. Selection

of prospective students will be based on the test

scores, academic achievement, work experience,

references and interview scores. In addition to

LTC’s requirements, applicants must:

● Be in good mental and physical health.

● Possess a high school diploma or GED.

● Have a sufficient ability to communicate in the

English language in order to successfully

challenge the state board exam and

communicate with staff and patients.

● Have a negative tuberculosis test and

appropriate immunizations.

● By law, notify the State Board of Nursing of

any previous arrest record in which the

person was convicted or found guilty,

regardless of adjudication, prior to being

allowed to sit for the state board exam. The

State Board of Nursing reserves the right to

take disciplinary action prior to granting any

student permission to sit for the state board

exam. (In accordance with Chapter 464.008

and 464.018 of the “Nurse Practice Act.”)

● Be at least 18 years of age prior to clinical.

● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as

outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction.

● Meet standard of “Good Moral Character” as

required by Florida Statue 400.512.

● Successfully complete a Level 2 background

check.

● Have a negative drug screen (to be

conducted twice during the program).

● Meet qualifying scores on the Test of

Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program to

receive 15 college credits towards the Health

Information Technology, 17 college credits towards

the Nursing RN A.S. degree and 24 college credits

towards the Industrial Management Technology

A.S. degree.

This program is approved by the State of Florida

Board of Nursing.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Licensure: Upon completion of the program

requirements, the student is eligible to sit for the

state licensure examination (NCLEX-PN).

Successful completion of the state board

examination results in the ability to gain

employment in the capacity of a Licensed

Practical Nurse.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,888 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Hospitals, physicians’ offices,

rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities,

and clinics.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

PRN 0098 – Practical Nursing Foundations 1,

300 hours

This course covers the following: knowledge of the

healthcare delivery system; safety, security and

emergency procedures; blood borne diseases;

patient care; geriatric care; restorative activities;

verbal and written communication; legal and ethical

responsibilities; principles of inflectional control;

apply aseptic technique; structure and function of

the human body; and, nutrition.

PRN 0099 – Practical Nursing Foundations 2,

300 hours

This course covers the following: human grown

and development; performance of nursing

procedures; medication administration; healthy

lifestyle; family wellness; and, community health

awareness.

PRN 0290 – Medical / Surgical Nursing 1, 300

hours

This course covers the following: care for the

surgical patient; and, care for the pre-operative

and post-operative patient.

PRN 0291 – Medical / Surgical Nursing 2, 300

hours

This course is a continuation of the care of

surgical patients.

PRN 0690 – Comprehensive Nursing and

Transitional Skills, 150 hours

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This course includes care for maternal/newborn

patients; knowledge of SIDS/SUIDS; Care for

pediatric patients; and, employability skills.

Hospitality

and Tourism

Baking and Pastry Arts

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC main

campus, is a 600-hour program providing students

with knowledge and instruction on selecting

ingredients as well as proper measuring, mixing,

assembling and baking techniques used in the food

service industry. The course covers the

understanding of basic principles, equipment,

ingredients, the various doughs, breads, pies,

cookies, pastries, cakes and sauces along with

advanced dessert preparation and presentation to

include fruit desserts, specialty Cakes, chocolates,

marzipan, pastillage, sugar techniques and plated

desserts. Included in this course is the

implementation of sanitation and safety procedures;

business math skills; baking principals; leadership

and employability skills, food cost and cost control.

The focus of this course is two-fold; understanding

and performing baking/pastry competencies. The

text practical material is supported by the

systematic presentation of basic theory and

ingredients information.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$1,728 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Restaurants, resorts and local

attractions, hospitals, cruise ships, and national

parks.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

FSS 0090 – Pastry Cook/Baker, 300 hours

This course includes: employability and

entrepreneur skills; professional ethics and legal

responsibilities; health, safety, and environmental

management systems; fruit preparation; bakery

goods and desert preparation; bread preparation;

and, critical thinking, creativity and innovation

FSS 0091 – Pastry Chef/Head Baker, 300 hours

This course includes: history of baking and pastry

industry; leadership/teamwork skills; advanced

baking techniques; confectionary techniques;

centerpiece creation techniques; money-

management; nutrition and special diets; and, oral

and written communication skills.

Professional Culinary Arts and

Hospitality

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 1200-hour program accredited

through the American Culinary Federation (ACF)

emphasizing skill development. Graduates of this

program are eligible to apply for the level of

certified culinarian through the ACF.

This program includes concepts in general

housekeeping operations; stocks, soup and sauce

preparation: meat, poultry, fish and seafood

preparation; dairy, egg and farinaceous product

preparation; salad, buffet food, beverage and

related food preparation; bakery goods and

dessert preparation; dining room operations;

planning organizing and implementing culinary

operations; employability; and entrepreneurship.

Other areas of study include: introduction to

hospitality; supervision; sanitation; nutrition; food

production; food purchasing; food service math;

kitchen management; menu planning; food cost

and control; baking and pastry; garde manger;

buffet catering, fruit, vegetable, tallow and ice

carvings; confectionary show pieces; soup; stock;

sauce; meat fabrication; seafood processing ;

international cuisine and culinary competition.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,456 plus books and fees.

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Job Opportunities: Restaurants, resorts and local

attractions, hospitals, cruise ships, and national

parks.

Students successfully completing Food Preparation

are eligible to sit for the ServSafe industry

certification exam.

An articulation agreement with Valencia College

allows students completing this program to

receive15 college credits towards the Culinary

Management A.S. degree and 24 college credits

towards the Industrial Management Technology

A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

HMV 0100 – Food Preparation, 300 hours

This course provides instruction in career and job

opportunities, language arts, mathematics, and

science knowledge and skills. The student will

exhibit the ability to follow state-mandated

guidelines for food service, workplace safety

procedures, proper health, safety and

environmental management systems. The student

will demonstrate personal productivity,

employability skills, leadership and teamwork

skills. The student will be able to utilize

operational systems and will also learn the use

and care for commercial tools and equipment.

The students will describe the basic principles of

food science and how to read, follow, and prepare

recipes.

HMV 0170 – Cook, Restaurant, 300 Hours,

In this course students will learn the basic

principles of nutrition, front and back of the house

duties, prepare and present food and beverage

items to meet creativity aspects as well as quality

standards, exhibit and utilize safe, secure, and

sanitary work procedures. The students will apply

principles of food science in cooking and baking

techniques, nutrition of menu planning, cooking

and baking. Research career and advancement

opportunities in professional cooking and baking,

follow food identification, selection, purchasing,

receiving, storing, and inventory guidelines.

Students will practice advanced cooking and

baking techniques along with principals in cooking

and baking. Students will use oral and written

communication skills in creating and expressing

information and ideas.

HMV 017 – Chef/Head Cook, 300 Hours,

In this course the student will demonstrate fruit

and vegetables preparation, learn to identify types

of greens and their characteristics and prepare

them for salads; identify and select fruits, peel,

core, score, zest, section, puree, marinate,

preserve, glaze and juice for serving; create fruit

and vegetable garnishes, ice sculptures and

advanced center pieces. They will learn to

prepare foods for buffets such as sandwich

fillings, sliced meats, starchy salads, seafood

cocktails, cheese boards, canapés, hot and cold

hors d’ oeuvres; identify and select cheeses, milk,

cream and butter; store and handle fresh, frozen,

and cooked dairy products; prepare eggs using

various cooking methods; prepare white stock,

brown stock and fish stock; prepare roux and

other thickening agents; prepare Béchamel

sauce, Espagnole, Veloute, Hollandaise and

mayonnaise; cream soups, chowders, clear soups

and bisque; identify and prepare different types

and cuts of meats; prepare fish and seafood using

various cooking methods; identify and select

baking and dessert ingredients; prepare bakery

goods and various desserts.

HMV 0126 – Food Service Management, 300

Hours

In this class the students will learn to demonstrate

management skills, develop a business plan,

utilize cost-control techniques to maximize

profitability, create and prepare menus for various

nutritional needs, compare and analyze the

relationship of nutrition to wellness, develop and

prepare menus for customers on special diets,

compare and analyze menus of food

establishments. The students must be able to

describe the importance of professional ethics

and legal responsibilities, comply with laws and

regulations specific to the food service and

hospitality industry, use information technology

tools. The students will interpret and incorporate

guidelines and policies for food service

establishments and demonstrate personal money

management concepts, procedures, and

strategies.

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Human

Services

Cosmetology

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC main

campus, is a 1200-hour program. Training and

skills development in all areas of hair styling

include: hair cutting, perming, coloring and relaxing;

skin care, including the machine facial; make-up

application; sculptured nails; manicuring and

pedicuring; and salon management. Also included

are the rules, regulations and ethics of practice

according to Florida law.

This program is approved by the Florida State

Board of Cosmetology.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Licensure: Graduating students must pass the

State Board of Examination before being licensed

as a Cosmetologist by the Department of

Business and Professional Regulation.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,456 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Hair stylist, facial specialist and

nail specialist.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial

Management Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

CSP 0009 – Grooming & Salon Services,

Facials and Nails, 225 hours

Content provides instruction safety as related to

cosmetology. Employability skills,

entrepreneurship and all regulations and practices

according to Florida Law; nail structure and

disorders of the nails; proper selection and use of

equipment, implements, cosmetics and materials

in manicures and pedicures; techniques in nail

wrapping and sculptured nails. Content also

includes facial skills, corrective facials, applying

makeup and hair removal.

COS 0002 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (1

of 3), 300 hours

COS 0003 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (2

of 3), 300 hours

COS 0009 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (3

of 3), 375 hours

These courses provide instruction in

fundamentals of cosmetology, scalp and hair

care, hair cutting, hair styling, chemical hair

restructuring, hair color and techniques, wigs and

extensions, and salon management

Facials Specialty

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 220-hour program that includes

skin care, hair removal, make up, salon

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management and rules and regulations according

to Florida law.

Certification: Facials Specialty completers are

certified by the school and issued a certification

license by the Department of Business and

Professional Regulation.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$634 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Facials specialist and medical

esthetician under the supervision of a physician.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed.

CSP 0266 – Facials Specialist, 220 hours

Content includes effects and purpose of giving a

facial and applying makeup. Also covered are

massage procedures and manipulative skills, types

of corrective facials and makeup and cosmetic

chemistry. Safety precautions are taught in

conjunction with all aspects of this course.

Nails Specialty

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 180-hour program that includes

manicure/pedicure, artificial nails, salon

management and rules and regulations according

to Florida law.

Certification: Nails Specialty completers are

certified by the school and issued a certification

license by the Department of Business and

Professional Regulation.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$519 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Nails technician and manicurist.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed.

CSP 0016 – Manicure and Pedicure Specialist,

180 hours

Content includes nail structure and disorders of the

nails; proper selection and use of equipment,

implements, cosmetics and materials in giving a

plain manicure and pedicure; and preparation of

the manicure table. Practice of safety rules when

shaping nails and giving hand and arm massage

along with techniques in nail wrapping and

sculptured nails are included.

Information

Technology

Cloud Computing &

Virtualization

This face-to-face program is a 900 hour program

that includes computer hardware, computer

software, Internet technologies, networking and

how to work with different cloud platforms and

virtualized machines.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$2,592 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Governmental agencies, city

municipalities, schools, hospitals and businesses.

Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of

the competencies are eligible to sit for industry

certification exams related to the program.

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To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed.

OTA0040 - Information Technology Assistant,

150 Hours

This course is designed to provide a basis of

current business and information systems and

trends and to introduce students to the basic skills

and foundations required for today’s business

environments. Emphasis is placed on developing

proficiency with touch keyboarding and

fundamental computer applications, so they may

be used as communication tools for enhancing

personal and workplace proficiency in an

information-based society.

EEV0504 - Computer Support Assistant, 150

Hours

This course covers most aspects of Information

Technology giving students a basic foundation and

understanding in each area. The areas students

will gain these skills are computer hardware,

computer software, Internet technologies,

networking, databases, programming, information

systems, cybersecurity, and IT career preparation.

CTS0026 - Network Support Technician, 150

Hours

This course students will start working with Cloud

and Virtualization. Students will learn how to work

with different cloud platforms and virtualized

machines. Platforms include Amazon Web

Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

They will learn about configurations, storage,

security, and troubleshooting issues.

CTS0054 - Cloud Analyst, 150 Hours

This course teaches students about the basics of

Amazon Web Services. They will learn about some

of the different cloud services used by Amazon

Web Services. They will also learn about benefits

to cloud and why many companies are now using

cloud. This will include how to do pricing analysis

to present data to their company, which cloud

services would be best to use for their

environment, and be able to manage those

services on the cloud.

CTS0056 - Cloud Virtualization Specialist, 300

Hours

This course will expand on the Cloud Analyst

course and teach students how to design and

move all of a company’s existing network

architecture to a cloud environment or create an

environment for a new company in the cloud. It will

give them tools needed to know how to project

what resource they need on their own and be able

to manage it so it meets both financial needs of a

company as well as their everyday expanding

business needs.

Enterprise Desktop and Mobile

Support Technology

This face-to-face program is a 1050 hour program

that includes troubleshooting, repair, and

maintenance of operating systems and networks,

installing, configuring and troubleshooting and

personal computer hardware.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,024 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Governmental agencies, city

municipalities, schools, hospitals and businesses.

Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of

the competencies are eligible to sit for industry

certification exams related to the program.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed.

CTS 0000 – Computer Hardware Fundamentals,

150 hours

This course covers: Enterprise information systems;

enterprise-class/computer/devices; proficiency with

motherboards, CPU options, and system

components; proficiency with ESD concepts and

procedures; equipment safety; storage, video, audio,

display and network-cellular; and, proficiency in

building a basic PC system

CTS 0001 – Operating Systems Fundamentals,

150 hours

This course covers: installation and configuration

of enterprise desktop/laptop operating systems;

installation and configuration of various system

components; troubleshooting and updating drivers

in desktops, laptops and other mobile devices;

health, safety, and environmental procedures;

and, connecting, configuring, and troubleshooting

a variety of equipment.

CTS 0002 – Advanced Operating Systems, 150

hours

This course includes: installing, configuring, and

troubleshooting enterprise systems, business

applications, software, cables, switches and

access points in a network environment;

fundamentals of activity domains; teamwork; and,

professional ethics and legal responsibilities.

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CTS 0003 – Mobile-Security-Domain

Environment Fundamentals, 150 hours

This course includes: basic features of mobile

operating systems; mobile network connectivity;

methods for mobile security; enterprise attack

vectors; identifying and mitigating malicious

threats in the workplace; leadership and

teamwork; and, install, configure, and troubleshoot

various printer connections.

CTS 0005 – Desktop Support Technician, 150

hours

This course includes: command-line fundamentals;

share permissions; network architecture; tools and

equipment for network connectivity; various

network services; network layer addressing; basic

VolP telephony; VPN; installing, configuring and

troubleshooting various operating systems,

applications, and client-side virtualization; and,

troubleshoot PC and laptop hardware failures.

CTS 0020 – Network Fundamentals, 150 hours

This course includes: operation of data networks;

network media and topologies; install and

configure basic network devices; IP addressing

schemes; network management tasks and

methodologies; and, network security threats and

mitigation techniques.

CTS 0033 – Network Technician, 150 hours

This course includes: VLANS and interswitch

communications; IP addressing and IP services;

basic router operation; WLAN; VPN; VOIP; and,

Virtualization.

Law, Public

Safety, and

Security

Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer, Correctional

Officer, and Florida Law Enforcement Academy are

programs designed to teach a recruit the basic

skills needed to become a corrections officer or a

police officer. After successfully completing these

programs, the student is eligible for certification by

the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training

Commission as a corrections officer or police

officer. Special admission requirements may apply.

Training includes all phases as specified by Florida

Criminal Justice Standards and Training

Commission for the Basic Recruit program. Career

development and in-service technical training are

offered for practicing public safety personnel.

Students must have a high school diploma, the

equivalent or a certificate of completion, be a U.S.

citizen and have no record of felony conviction or

conviction of a misdemeanor of moral turpitude.

Upon successful completion of public safety

training programs, the student is required to take a

state certification exam for all disciplines.

Correctional Officer (BRTP)

This face-to-face 420-hour program, located at

LTC’s Institute of Public Safety, is designed to

prepare students for certification and employment

as correctional officers in county and state

correctional facilities. The student will learn the

basic skills necessary to perform the varied duties

as a correctional officer.

The program includes Florida law; weapons;

communications (oral, written and technical);

interpersonal skills; defensive tactics; medical

response; emergency preparation; and correctional

operations. The program stresses the ethical

awareness, physical fitness and interpersonal skills

needed for successful career performance.

Florida Statutes require each Correctional Officer

to:

● Be at least 19 years of age. (LTC admits 18 year

olds with the understanding that one must be 19 in

order to become a certified CO.)

● Be a citizen of the United States.

● Be a high school graduate or have earned its

equivalent (GED).

● Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no

contest to any felony or any misdemeanor

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involving perjury, false statement or domestic

violence.

● Never have received a dishonorable discharge

from any of the Armed Forces of the United

States.

● Be of a good moral character.

● Possess a valid Florida driver license.

In addition to the Florida Statute requirements listed

above, LTC’s admission requirements include a(n):

● Qualifying Basic Abilities Test (BAT) score.

● Completed LTC and program applications.

● Florida driving history.

● Obstacle Course.

● Individual interview.

● Pass a physical examination by a licensed Florida

physician.

● Pass a level II background check.

● Pass a drug screen analysis at the designated

laboratory.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Certification: Upon successful completion of this

program, the student will be allowed to sit for the

FDLE State Correctional Officer Certification

Exam. The certification is activated upon

employment.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$1,210 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Certified officers can be

employed at local, county and state facilities or

agencies.

Capstone Test Prep Class: The 24-hour Law

Enforcement Officer Capstone and the 12-hour

Correctional Officer test prep classes are for State

test preparation. Attendance and course

requirements are the same as Florida Law

Enforcement Academy and Correctional Officer

(BRTP) programs

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 12 college credits towards the Criminal

Justice Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed. These courses are designed to

prepare students for the FDLE State Correctional

Officer Certification Exam and a career as a

Correctional Officer.

● CJK0300 – Intro. to Corrections, 32 hours

● CJK0305 – Communications, 40 hours

● CJK0310 – Officer Safety, 16 hours

● CJK0315 – Facility and Equipment, 8 hours

● CJK0320 – Intake and Release, 18 hours

● CJK0325 – Supervising in a Correctional

Facility, 40 hours

● CJK0330 – Supervising Special Populations,

20 hours

● CJK0335 – Responding to Incidents and

Emergencies, 16 hours

● CJK0031 – CMS First Aide for Criminal Justice

Officers, 40 hours

● CJK0040 – CMS Criminal Justice Firearms, 80

hours

● CJK0051 – CMS Criminal Justice Defensive

Tactics, 80 hours

● CJK0340 – Officer Wellness and Physical

Abilities – 30 hours

Crossover from Correctional

Officer to Law Enforcement Officer

This face-to -face 518-hour program, located at

LTC’s Institute of Public Safety, is designed to

prepare a certified correctional officer to become

additionally certified as a law enforcement officer.

This dual certification is highly desirable in county

and state correctional facilities in order for

correctional officers to perform law enforcement

duties when called upon. The program includes

Florida law (state statutes peculiar to law

enforcement), patrol, traffic, investigations and

vehicle operations. Ethical awareness, physical

fitness and interpersonal skills are emphasized as

needed for successful job performance.

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Florida Statutes require each Crossover CO to

LEO to:

● Be at least 19 years of age. (LTC admits 18

year olds with the understanding that one must

be 19 in order to become a certified LEO.)

● Be a citizen of the United States.

● Be a high school graduate or have earned its

equivalent (GED).

● Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no

contest to any felony or any misdemeanor

involving perjury, false statement or domestic

violence.

● Never have received a dishonorable discharge

from any of the Armed Forces of the United

States.

● Be of a good moral character.

● Pass a physical examination by a licensed Florida

physician.

● Pass a drug screen analysis at the designated

laboratory.

● Possess a valid Florida driver license.

In addition to the Florida Statute requirements listed

above, LTC’s admission requirements to the

Crossover CO to LEO program include:

● The applicant’s CJSTC Certificate of Compliance

for Law Enforcement.

● Qualifying BAT/Law Enforcement scores.

● A letter on agency letterhead stating applicant’s

employment record, background investigation, and

drug screening information.

● If not employed by an agency, the applicant will

provide a drug screening analysis and background

check.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Certification: Upon successful completion of this

program, the student will be allowed to sit for the

FDLE State Law Enforcement Officer Certification

Exam. The certification is activated upon

employment as a law enforcement officer.

Regulations do allow individuals to be concurrently

dual certified as correctional officers and law

enforcement officers.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$1,492 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Certified officers can be

employed at local, county and state facilities or

agencies.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed. These courses are designed to

prepare students for the FDLE State Law

Enforcement Officer Certification Exam and a

career in Law Enforcement.

● CJK0002 – Introduction to Law

Enforcement, 12 hours

● CJK0016 – Communication, 24 hours

● CJK0018 – Legal, 64 hours

● CJK0019 – Interviewing and Report

Writing, 56 hours

● CJK0063 – Fundamentals of Patrol, 40

hours

● CJK0021 – Serving Your Community, 34

hours

● CJK0072 – Crimes Against Persons, 48

hours

● CJK0073 – Crimes Involving Property and

Society, 12 hours

● CJK0079 – Crime Scene Follow-up

Investigations, 34 hours

● CJK0400 – Traffic Incidents, 12 hours

● CJK0401 –Traffic Stops, 24 hours

● CJK0402 – Traffic Crash Investigations, 30

hours

● CJK0403 – DUI Traffic Stops, 24 hours

● CJK0093 – Critical Incidents, 44 hours

● CJK0393 – Cross-Over Program Updates, 8

hours

● CJK0020 – Law Enforcement Vehicle

Operations, 48 hours

● CJK0421 – Conducted Electrical

Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun, 4 hours

Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical

Technician – Combined

See course information/details under the Health

Science Education section, page 43, of this catalog.

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Florida Law Enforcement Academy

This face-to -face 770-hour program, located at

LTC’s Institute of Public Safety, is designed to

prepare students for certification and employment

as law enforcement officers in municipal, county

and state law enforcement agencies. The student

will learn the basic skills necessary to perform the

varied duties as a law enforcement officer as set

forth in the Florida Department of Law

Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and

Training Commission curriculum in accordance

with Florida Statutes. The program stresses the

ethical awareness, physical fitness and

interpersonal skills needed for successful career

performance.

To apply for admissions, each applicant must:

● Be at least 19 years of age. (LTC admits 18

year olds with the understanding that one

must be 19 in order to become a certified

LEO.)

● Be a citizen of the United States.

● Be a high school graduate or have earned its

equivalent (GED).

● Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no

contest to any felony or any misdemeanor

involving perjury, false statement or domestic

violence.

● Never have received a dishonorable discharge

from any of the Armed Forces of the United

States.

● Be of a good moral character.

● Possess a valid Florida driver license.

● In addition to the Florida Statute requirements

listed above, LTC’s admission requirements

include a(n):

● Qualifying Basic Abilities Test (BAT) score.

● Completed LTC application.

● Florida driving history.

● Obstacle Course.

● Individual interview.

● Pass a physical examination by a licensed

Florida physician.

● Pass a drug screen analysis at the designated

laboratory.

● Pass a Level II background check

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Certification: Upon successful completion of this

program, the student will be allowed to sit for the

FDLE State Law Enforcement Officer Certification

Exam. The certification is activated upon

employment.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$2,218 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Certified officers can be

employed at local, county and state facilities or

agencies.

Capstone Test Prep Class: The 24-hour Law

Enforcement Officer Capstone and the 12-hour

Correctional Officer test prep classes are for State

test preparation. Attendance and course

requirements are the same as Florida Law

Enforcement Academy and Correctional Officer

(BRTP) programs

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 27 college credits towards the Criminal

Justice Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed. These courses are designed to

prepare students for the FDLE State Law

Enforcement Officer Certification Exam and a

career in Law Enforcement.

● CJK0002 – Introduction to Law

Enforcement, 12 hours

● CJK0016 – Communication, 24 hours

● CJK0018 – Legal, 64 hours

● CJK0019 – Interviewing and Report

Writing, 56 hours

● CJK0063 – Fundamentals of Patrol, 40

hours

● CJK0021 – Serving Your Community, 34

hours

● CJK0072 – Crimes Against Persons, 48

hours

● CJK0073 – Crimes Involving Property and

Society, 12 hours

● CJK0079 – Crime Scene Follow-up

Investigations, 34 hours

● CJK0400 – Traffic Incidents, 12 hours

● CJK0401 –Traffic Stops, 24 hours

● CJK0402 – Traffic Crash Investigations, 30

hours

● CJK0403 – DUI Traffic Stops, 24 hours

● CJK0093 – Critical Incidents, 44 hours

● CJK0020 – Law Enforcement Vehicle

Operations, 48 hours

● CJK0031 – First Aid for Criminal Justice

Officers, 40 hours

● CJK0040 – Criminal Justice Firearms, 80

hours

● CJK0051 – Criminal Justice Defensive

Tactics, 80 hours

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● CJK0421 – Conducted Electrical

Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun, 4 hours

● CJK0096 – Criminal Justice Officer

Physical Fitness Training/Law

Enforcement, 60 hours

Public Safety Telecommunication

This distance education program, located at LTC’s

Institute of Public Safety, is a 232-hour program

designed to prepare students for employment at a

dispatcher: police, fire, and ambulance. The content

includes, but is not limited to, ethics and the role of

the telecommunicator; standard telecommunication

operating procedures; relationship to field personnel;

understanding of command levels; typical layouts of

message centers; use of performance aids; overview

of emergency agencies; functions and terminology;

use of correct words and grammar; communications

equipment, functions and terminology; types of

telecommunication equipment; malfunctions and

maintenance agreements; proper and correct

telephone and dispatching procedures and

techniques; cooperation and reciprocal agreements

with other agencies; federal, state, and local

communication rules; emergency situations and

operating procedures; emergency medical dispatch

procedures; employability skills; leadership and

human relations skills; and health.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$669 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Dispatcher for police, fire, and

ambulance.

Students graduating this program are eligible to

sit for the state licensing/certification exam.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following course must be successfully completed.

EMS 0002 – Dispatcher: Police, Fire, and

Ambulance, 232 hours

This course provides instruction in understanding

the roles/duties of a public safety

telecommunicator, explaining how criminal and

civil law affects telecommunication operations,

understanding the various types of

telecommunication equipment, and understanding

the basic principles and components of

emergency police, fire and medical services.

Manufacturing

CNC Production Specialist

This face-to-face 600 hour program is located on

the LTC main campus. The program prepares

students for entry into the CNC machining

industry. Students study workplace safety and

organization, job-related mathematics, basic

blueprint information, metrology, the history of

manufacturing and primary and secondary

manufacturing processes, geometric dimension

and tolerance, set up and operation of drill

presses, CNC control panels, CNC machine

systems, CNC lathe and mill operations, and

maintenance and troubleshooting.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$1728 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Production plants, precision

manufacturing, transportation and aeronautical

industry.

Students graduating this program are eligible to

sit for the state licensing/certification exam.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

PMT 0026 – CNC Production Technician 1, 300

hours

This course prepares students for entry into the CNC

machining industry. Students explore career

opportunities and requirements of a CNC production

specialist. Content emphasizes beginning skills key

to the success of working in the CNC machining

industry. Students study workplace safety and

organization, job-related mathematics, basic

blueprint information, metrology, the history of

manufacturing and primary and secondary

manufacturing processes, geometric dimension and

tolerance, set up and operation of drill presses, CNC

control panels, CNC machine systems, CNC lathe

and mill operations, and maintenance and

troubleshooting.

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PMT 0027 – CNC Production Technician 2, 300

hours

This course is designed to build on the skills and

knowledge students learned in the CNC Production

Technician 1 for entry into the machining industry.

Students explore the importance of employability

and entrepreneurship skills, leadership and

teamwork skills; solve problems using critical

thinking, creativity and innovation; demonstrate

inspection methods, the techniques of CNC milling,

perform advanced set up and operation of a CNC

mill and lathe machine, and demonstrate basic

computer-aided design/computer-aided

manufacturing processes.

Welding Technology

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is an 1050-hour program that

provides basic and advanced arc, microwire,

heliarc, oxyacetylene and pipe welding to

construct, erect, install and repair all types of

metal fabrication, machine frames, pipelines and

pressure tanks.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$3,024 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Power plants, welding repair

shops, bridges, boats, hyperbaric (underwater)

welding, aviation and transportation.

Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of

the competencies are eligible to sit for industry

certification exams related to the program.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial

Management Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

PMT 0070 – Welder Assistant 1, 150 hours

The content of this course provides introduction to

welding skills including safety, organization,

communication, leadership, manufacturing

processes, measuring, use of tools and

equipment; also, cutting, finishing, bending,

drilling and punching operations will be

introduced.

PMT 0071 – Welder Assistant 2, 150 hours

The content of this course includes use of

drawing and interpreting welding symbols, apply

intermediate oxyfuel gas cutting principles,

demonstrate plasma arc cutting principles,

shielding metal arc equipment, safety, setting up

SMAW equipment, preparing of materials for

welding and types of electrodes. It also includes

instruction on welding multiple joints in all

positions, the guided bend test and cutting with air

arc equipment.

PMT 0072 – Welder, SMAW 1, 150 hours

This course content covers safety requirements,

setting up SMAW equipment and preparing

materials for welding joints in all positions, Carbon

Arc Gouging (GAC principles and practices.

PMT 0073 – Welder, SMAW 2, 150 hours

This course content includes safety requirements,

setting up SMAW equipment and preparing

materials for welding as a shielded metal arc

welder. Students will also study employability

skills and welding careers.

PMT 0074 – Welder, 450 hours

This course content covers instruction in safety,

setting up Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

equipment, basic and intermediate Flux-Core Arc

Welding (FCAW), basic and intermediate Gas

Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and a basic

understanding of pipe welding. Lab activities

include research, measurement, problem solving,

emerging technologies, tools and equipment and

well as quality and safety procedures.

Welding Technology – Advanced

This face-to-face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 750 hour program that

provides advanced skills key to the success of

working in the welding industry.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$2160 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Power plants, welding repair

shops, bridges, boats, hyperbaric (underwater)

welding, aviation and transportation.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully

completed.

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PMT 0075 – Advanced Welder 1 – 600 hours

PMT 0076 – Advanced Welder 2 – 150 hours

These courses include intermediate and

advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

B-Class Welder, pipe fitting fabrication

techniques, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc

Welding (GTAW) skills.

Transportation,

Distribution, and

Logistics

Automotive Collision

Technology Technician

This face-to -face program, located on the LTC

main campus, is a 1400-hour program that utilizes

classroom and hands-on learning activities to

train individuals in all aspects of automotive

collision damage repair. Skills taught include

metal straightening, plastic repair, panel and

structural component replacement, use of

mechanical and laser measuring systems,

hydraulic straightening equipment and MIG

welding. Refinishing training consists of proper

spray gun handling techniques, surface

preparation and application of paint products for

repairs ranging from overall refinishing to minor

spot repairs, including base coat and clear coat

finishes. This program is NATEF certified. The

faculty are PPG, DuPont, Chief and I-CAR

certified.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately

$4,032 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Body tech, painter tech, frame

tech, service writer estimator, insurance

appraiser, paint supply rep, shop manager, auto

body parts manager, and auto body instructor.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program

to receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial

Management Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed.

ARR 0140 – Automotive collision Repair and

Refinishing Helper/Assistant, 150 hours

This course includes: beginning skills and

concepts as a recommended requisite. Students

study equipment skills, safety regulations, routine

maintenance, and customer service.

ARR 0141 – Automotive Collision Refinishing

Technician, 450 hours

This course includes: safety precautions; surface

preparation; spray gun and related equipment

operation; paint mixing, matching and applying; paint

defects (causes and cures); and final detailing.

ARR 0312 – Non-Structural Damage Repair

Technician, 300 hours

This course includes: safety; preparation; outer

body panel repairs, replacements, and

adjustments; metal finishing and body filling;

movable glass and hardware; plastics and

adhesives; electrical; and brakes.

ARR 0022 – Damage Analysis and Estimating,

75 hours

This course includes: damage analysis; estimating;

vehicle construction and parts identification; and

customer relations and sales skills.

ARR 0112 – Automotive Collision Welding,

Cutting, and Joining, 75 hours

This course includes: basic welding skills specifically

related to automotive collision and repair; safety

precautions; metal welding, cutting, and joining.

ARR 0295 – Structural Damage Repair

Technician, 350 hours

This course includes: frame inspection and repair;

unibody and unitized structure inspection,

measurement, and repair; fixed glass; steering

and suspension; heating and air conditioning;

cooling systems; drive train; fuel, intake and

exhaust systems; and restraint systems.

Automotive Service

Technology 1 and 2

These face-to -face programs, located on the LTC

main campus, are 1050 and 750 hour programs,

respectively, designed to prepare students for entry-

level jobs in the automotive field. Students learn

automobile diagnosis, repair and maintenance and

focus on electronically-controlled systems.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

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Estimated Expenses: Tuition for Automotive Service

Technology 1 is approximately $3,024 plus books

and fees. Tuition for Automotive Service Technology

2 is approximately $2,160 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Technician, parts counter, service

writer and lube technician.

Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of the

competencies are eligible to sit for industry

certification exams related to the program.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program to

receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial

Management Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed.

Automotive Service Technology 1

AER 0014 – Automotive Services Assistor, 300

hours

Students will learn automotive safety, math skills,

basic science, employability skills, communication,

entrepreneurship, workplace behavior, routing

maintenance wiring diagrams, electrical circuits,

battery tests and services, charging systems test,

multimeter (DMM) readings, fuel tank inspection and

replacement, line fittings, hoses and valve

adjustment.

AER 0418 – Automotive Brake System

Technician, 150 hours

This course provides training in the operation and

servicing of automotive brake systems, drum brake

diagnosis and repair, disc brake diagnosis and

repair, power assist units diagnosis and repair,

miscellaneous (wheel bearings, parking brakes,

electrical, etc.) diagnosis and repair and anti-lock

brake systems.

AER 0453 – Automotive Suspension and

Steering Technician, 150 hours

This course provides training in the operation of

steering, suspension and wheel systems;

suspension systems diagnosis and repair; front

suspensions; rear suspensions; miscellaneous

service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and

repair; and wheel and tire diagnosis and repair.

AER 0360 – Automotive Electrical/Electronic

System Technician, 300 hours

This course provides training in trouble-shooting

electrical/electronic components, battery

diagnosis and service, starting system diagnosis

and repair, lighting systems diagnosis and repair,

gauges, warning devices, driver information

systems, horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and

repair and accessories diagnosis and repair.

AER 0110 – Engine Repair Technician, 150 hours

Students will learn engine theory and repair, cylinder

head and valve train diagnosis, block diagnosis and

repair and lubrication and cooling systems.

Automotive Service Technology 2

AER 0503 – Automotive Engine Performance

Technician, 300 hours

Students will demonstrate proficiency in engine

performance services, computerized engine controls

diagnosis and repair, ignition system diagnosis and

repair, emissions control systems diagnosis and

repair, exhaust gas recirculation, exhaust gas

treatment, intake air temperature controls, early fuel

evaporation, evaporative emissions controls and

engine-related services.

AER 0257 – Automotive Transmission and

Transaxle Technician, 150 hours

Students will service automatic

transmission/transaxle; learn transmission/ transaxle

maintenance and adjustment; in-vehicle transmission

and transaxle repair; off-vehicle

transmission/transaxle repair (removal, disassembly

and reinstallation); oil pump and converter; gear train;

shaft bushings and case; and friction and reaction

units.

AER 0274 – Manual Drive Train and Axle

Technician, 150 hours

Students will learn operation and assembly of manual

drive transmission/transaxle; trans-mission diagnosis

and repair; drive shaft, universal and constant-

velocity joint diagnosis and repair; rear axle diagnosis

and repair; ring and pinion gears and differential case

assembly; limited slip differential; and axle shaft.

AER 0172 – Automotive Heating and A/C

Technician, 150 hours

This course provides training in heating; air

conditioning; engine cooling; refrigeration systems

diagnosis and repair; compressor and clutch;

evaporator; receiver/drier; condenser; heating and

engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair;

operating systems and related controls diagnosis and

repair; vacuum/ mechanical controls; automatic and

semi-automatic temperature controls; and refrigerant

recovery, recycling and handling.

Diesel Systems Technician 1 & 2

These face-to-face programs, located on the LTC

main campus, are 1050 and 750 hour programs,

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respectively, and are designed to prepare students

for entry-level positions in the heavy duty truck and

bus/diesel field. These programs teach students how

to diagnose and repair diesel engines and electrical

systems; recondition diesel fuel injection systems;

overhaul diesel engines; and perform diesel engine

preventive maintenance. In addition, the programs

include training in communication, leadership,

human relations and employability skills; and safe

efficient work practices.

For more detailed information see the program

Master Plan of Instruction available online at

www.laketech.org.

Estimated Expenses: Tuition for Diesel Systems

Technician 1 is approximately $3,024 plus books

and fees. Tuition for Diesel Systems Technician 2 is

approximately $2,160 plus books and fees.

Job Opportunities: Diesel shops, trucking

companies, heavy equipment dealers, military, and

marine or generator mechanic shops.

Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of the

competencies are eligible to sit for industry

certification exams related to the program.

An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State

College allows students completing this program to

receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial

Management Technology A.S. degree.

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the

following courses must be successfully completed.

Diesel Systems Technician 1

DIM 0101 – Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician

Helper, 150 hours

This course provides hands-on instruction and

lecture in heavy equipment and diesel engine

fundamentals.

DIM 0102 – Diesel Electrical and Electronics

Technician 300 hours

Course content includes lectures, demonstrations

and hands-on engine teardowns. Precision

measuring tools are introduced for engine

component inspection. Study includes electrical

systems diagnosis and repair.

DIM 0104 – Diesel Engine Technician, 300 hours

This course includes instruction on diagnosis and

repair of the following: cylinder head and valve train,

engine block, lubrication systems, cooling system, air

induction and exhaust systems, fuel system and

engine brakes.

DIM 0105 – Diesel Brakes Technician, 300 hours

This course is designed to prepare the student for

employment as a brake systems technician with an

understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, anti-lock and

air brake systems.

Diesel Systems Technician 2

DIM 0103 – Diesel Engine Preventative

Maintenance Technician, 150 hours

This course includes content designed to teach

students to perform engine preventative maintenance

including oil analysis and requirements for

components and systems according to manufacturer

specifications.

DIM 0106 – Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning

Technician, 150 hours

This course provides instruction on how to maintain

and repair air-conditioning and heating systems,

including how to identify basic heating and air-

conditioning components and different types of

refrigerants; inspect and pressure test basic air-

conditioning systems; replace compressor belts;

service AC electrical circuits; and remove and replace

blower motors, heater cores, control units and cables.

DIM 0107 – Diesel Steering and Suspension

Technician, 150 hours

This course provides instruction on how to maintain,

troubleshoot and repair steering and suspension

systems including conventional steering systems,

hydraulic steering systems, rear-axle suspensions,

front-axle suspensions and fifth wheels; service

wheels, bearings, hubs and seals; service tires; and

align tractors and trailers.

DIM 0108 – Diesel Drive Train Technician, 150

hours

This course is designed to prepare the student for

employment as a drive train technician with an

understanding of drive train configurations and

components and function.

DIM 0109 – Diesel Hydraulics Technician, 150

hours

This course includes instruction on how to

troubleshoot hydraulic circuits using test equipment;

maintain hydraulic fluids, filters, lines and reservoirs;

and recondition hydraulic pumps and motors, control

valves, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic accessories.

2022-23

FULL-TIME FACULTY/LEADERSHIP

Faculty Member

Subject Area

Certification/License

Years of Industry

Experience

Adams, Donald

Fire Fighter/Emergency

Medical Technician Director

Doctorate

Alvarez, George

Adult Education

Master’s Degree

Austin, Nicole

Professional Culinary Arts &

Hospitality

Vocational Certification/ CCC

Bagg, Stephen

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration

and Heating Technology 1 & 2

Vocational Certification

Beliveau, David

Automotive Collision

Technology Technician

Associate’s Degree,

Certifications – I-CAR, NATEF,

CHIEF, PPG

Blanchard, Keith

EMT/Paramedic

A.S. Degree

Botts, Bruce

Enterprise Desktop and Mobile

Support Technology

Bachelor’s Degree

Burkett, Holly

Special Populations/Campus

Life Coordinator

Master’s Degree

Burt, Danielle

Veterinary Assisting

Master’s Degree

Chaklos, Candace

Pharmacy Technician

Bachelor’s Degree

Colborne, Kelli

Dean of Students

Master’s Degree

Cooper, Stanley

Professional Culinary Arts &

Hospitality

Vocational Certification / CCC

Correa, Charity

Cosmetology

Vocational Certification

Dahler, John

Welding Technology

Vocational Certification

Foster, Lorraine

Assistant Director of Finance

Master’s Degree

Frazier, Kimberly

Career and Technical

Education Program Manager

Master’s Degree

Garbaravage, Joe

Paramedic

Vocational Certification

Gardin, Andre

Automotive Collision

Technology Technician

Vocational Certification, I-CAR,

NATEF, CHIEF, PPG

14+

Hampton, Debra

Health Science Education

A.S. Degree – Nursing

Harper, Eric

EMT/Paramedic

A.S. Degree

Hayes, Samantha

Accounting Operations /

Administrative Office Specialist

Vocational Certification

Hefley, Tonya

Director of Operations

Master’s Degree

Holcomb, Bonnie

Cosmetology

Bachelor’s Degree

Johnson, Chase

Welding Technology

Vocational Certification

Knight, Ila

Financial Aid Manager

Bachelor’s Degree

2022-23

FULL-TIME FACULTY/LEADERSHIP – CONTINUED

Faculty Member

Subject Area

Certification/License

Years of Industry

Experience

Knox, Kim

Student Retention and Career

Dual Enrollment Specialist

Master’s Degree

Koenig, Kenneth

Professional Culinary Arts &

Hospitality

Vocational Certification/ CCC,

CEC

LaBud, Pamela

Practical Nursing

Master’s Degree

Lindamood, Sherie

Student Success Counselor

Doctorate

Linton, Annamaria

Practical Nursing

Associate Degree – Nursing

Lora, Evelio

Auto Services Technology

Vocational Certification

14+

McKinney, Mark

Auto Services Technology

Vocational Certification, GM,

NATEF, I-CAR, ASE

Miller, Jack

Facilities Manager

Master’s Degree

Netherton, Tom

Program Specialist

Master's Degree

Phillips, James

Medical Assisting

Bachelor’s Degree

Roberts, Katherine

Adult Education

Master’s Degree

Rosenglick, Sonya

Business Technology

Master’s Degree

Segreto, Anthony

Adult Education

Master’s Degree

Seidner, Art

Adult Education Program

Manager

Master’s Degree

Sherwood, Robert

Welding Technology

Vocational Certification

Smith, Catherine

Practical Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree

Stephan, Melissa

Director Curriculum &

Instruction

Master's Degree

Thomas, DeAnna

Executive Director

Master’s Degree

Thornton, Beth

Health Science Education

Master’s Degree

Whalen, Tonia

Cosmetology

Vocational Certification

Yates, Randy

Diesel Systems Technician 1 &

Vocational Certification

2022-23

PART-TIME FACULTY

Baking and Pastry Arts

Lach, Paula

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

Burkholder, Jordan

Green, Ben

LaVrusky, Ryan

Speir, David

Escobar, Jaime

Hewling, Trelycia

Ledford, Jr., Sam

Wilkins, Sean

Fisher, Jason

Jackson, David

Matheny, Randy

Floyd, Andrew

Kieffer, Carston

Newsome, Danny

Grantham, Joseph

Lauretta, Kristen

Pepper, Jason

Fire Fighter

Barnard, Daniel

Hess, Scott

Massicotte, Timothy

Stowell, Matthew

Butschek, Scott

Jones, Nicholas

Mauldin, Dylan

Swanson, Michael

Chavers, Nicole

Kelleher, Shawn

Murphy, Christopher

Taylor, Stephen

Chimento, Daniel

Kidd, Mark

Otero, Jan

Torres, David

Cole, Kris

Ledford, William

Parisi, Anthony

Wages, Eric

Covell, Michael

Lewis, Nicholas

Parkes, Steven

Warren, Micah

Donaldson, Jerry

Liles, Robert

Plasters, Jeremiah

Willis, Michael

Evans, Christopher

Longest, Matthew

Rajcula, Michael

Woodruff, Scott

Fickett, Robert

Luckock, Buddy

Ridge, Michael

Gegelman, Cameron

Martin, Christopher

Staab, Robert

Law Enforcement/Correctional Officer

Anderson, Sammy

Conyers, Earl

Matthews, Jason

Sadowski, Brian

Bond, Michael

Coursey, Sarah

McConnell, James

Sink, Carson

Bowden, Matthew

Dale, Tamara

McMaster, Mike

Stone, Kelly

Brown, George

Dougherty, Timothy

Miranda, Michael

Stone, Thomas

Brown, Rodney

Escalante, Gustovo

Parker, Robert

Walls, Billy

Carney, David

Givens, Michael

Perry, Jacqueline

Walsh, Shannon

Carter, Elwood

Hart, Robert

Pitcher, Jr., Daryl

Wells, Shawn

Causey, David

Hoagland, Walter

Reasoner, Deborah

Willits, Alex

Chessher, Sandra

Jones, Frederick

Reed, Bill

Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomy/Practical Nursing/Pharmacy Tech

Brown, Shellesa

Gamble, Amber

Puskas, Melissa

Roytek, Rainia

Connor, Meghan

Knight, Kim

Rocha, Gigi

Willey, Anne

Public Safety Telecommunication

Drummond, Joshua

Matthews, Jason

Welding Technology

Holloway, Cody

2022-23

INDEX

Academic Integrity, 26

Academic Overview, 2

Academic Probation, 28

Acceptable Dress, 28

Accounting Operations, 40

Accreditation, 2

Administrative Office Specialist, 41

Admissions/Registration, 4

Adult Education Programs, 8

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 39

Appeals Process and Grievance Procedure, 21

Architecture and Construction, 39

Articulations, 30

Attendance Policy, 29

Automotive Collision Technology Technician, 61

Automotive Service Technology 1 and 2, 61

Baking and Pastry Arts, 50

Bookstore, 33

Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression, 25

Business Management and Administration, 40

Campus Safety, 17

Career Advisors, 11

Career and Technical Education, 4

Career Dual Enrollment, 7

Children on Campus, 25

Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship, 7

CNC Production Specialist, 59

Code of Student Conduct, 25

Controlled Substances, 19

Corporate and Community Training/Fee-based

Classes, 8

Correctional Officer, 55

Cosmetology, 52

Crisis Protocol, 18

Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law

Enforcement Officer, 56

Diesel Systems Technician 1 and 2, 62

Directory Information, 22

Disability Accommodations, 11

Emergency Medical Technician (ATD), 42

Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology,

Facials Specialty, 52

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 21

Fees and Tuition, 33

Financial Aid, 12

Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician –

Combined, 43

Florida Law Enforcement Academy, 58

Foreign and International Diplomas/Degrees, 9

Full-Time Faculty/Leadership, 64

GED Testing, 9

General Information, 30

Governance, 1

Grading System, 34

Graduation, 10

Grievance Procedure, 21

Harassment, 20

Health Science, 42

Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration

Commissioning & Service Apprenticeship

Program, GNJ, 40

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration

(HVAC/R) 1, 39

Honors Recognitions, 11

Hospitality and Tourism, 50

Human Services, 52

Information Technology, 53

Information to Which a Student May Not Have Access,

Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus Map, 68

Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus

Telephone Extensions, 70

Insurance, 35

Internet Use Policy, 28

Job Placement Assistance, 35

Job Shadowing, 7

2022-23

Law, Public Safety, and Security, 53

Leaving Campus, 33

Main Campus & IPS Telephone Extensions, 70

Main Campus Map, 67

Manufacturing, 57

Media Resources, 34

Medical Assisting, 42

Minimum Technical Requirements to Take Online

Courses, 34

Mission, 1

Monies Owed Policy, 34

Nails Specialty, 51

Notification of Compliance, 16

Notification of Risk, 22

Paramedic (ATD), 43

Part-Time Faculty, 65

Patient Care Technician, 45

Pharmacy Technician, 45

Philosophy, 2

Phlebotomy, 46

Policies and General Information, 16

Practical Nursing, 47

Preventing & Responding to Sex Assault, Domestic

Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking, 18

Program and Course Descriptions, Career and

Technical Education, 37

Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality, 49

Progress Reports, 33

Public Safety Information Act 1997, 19

Public Safety Telecommunication, 56

Refund Policy, 36

Residency – Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes,

Returned Check Policy, 37

Schedule Changes, 37

School Officials with a Legitimate Educational Interest, 23

Searches, 20

Soliciting, 37

Staff Information, 3

Student Responsibilities, 23

Student Retention and Career Dual Enrollment

Specialist, 11

Student Rights, 21

Student Success Counselors, 11

Student Support Services, 11

Student Vehicles, 37

Subpoena of Student Records, 23

Testing Requirements, 5

Textbooks, 35

Transcripts, 38

Transfer of Credit, 10

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics, 61

Unacceptable Behaviors, 25

Veterans’ Education Benefits, 14

Veterinary Assisting, 39

Vision, 1

Visitors, 38

Voters Registration, 25

Welding Technology, 60

Welding Technology – Advanced, 60

Work-based Activities, 7