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10/15/2021 - Florence Darlington Technical College - TECH notes
October 15, 2021Thursday, October 14, 2021Dr. Jermaine Ford Meets With Electrician Certificate Program Students in Hartsville
Dr. Jermaine Ford met with Electrician Certificate Program students during a visit to the FDTC Hartsville Site.Florence-Darlington Technical College’s newly elected president, Dr. Jermaine Ford spent his first week of his new job getting to know the faculty, staff and students.
One of his visits included a tour of the FDTC Hartsville Site, where he spoke with students in the first class of the newly launched Electrician Program. The Hartsville Site just launched the program this fall. The Electrician Certificate Program introduces students to the exhilarating world of electricity and the theories behind the energy that makes it spark.
“The Electrician field is growing rapidly and technicians can command a good starting salary,” said Dr. Ford. “I look forward to hearing and seeing great things from all of you.”
Upon completion of the program, graduates will have developed the skills needed to be an entry-level electrician and pass any test that may be needed to acquire a license that most state require.
Once an electrician, the opportunities are endless. Graduates can go on to jumpstart their own business, or they can work in factories, on construction sites or in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
Semester Curriculum:
Semester 1
EEM 105: Basic Electricity
EEM 117: AC/DC Circuits I
EEM 165: Residential/Commercial Wiring
EEM 172: Electrical Print Reading
Semester 2
EEM 121: Electrical Measurements
EEM 140: National Electrical Code
EEM 145: Control Circuits
EEM 170: Electrical Installation
EEM 235: Power Systems
FDTC’s 2021 Allied Health Program Graduates Earn Impressive Pass Rate Averages
FDTC Respiratory Care Program graduates have scored a 100% on board exams for two consecutive years.Florence-Darlington Technical College’s (FDTC) Allied Health Programs featured a 96.25% pass rate average on board exams in 2021, despite battling COVID-19 restrictions.
In higher education, everyday function drastically changed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but FDTC’s Allied Health students did not miss a beat in the classroom or on their board exams. In 2021, the Allied Health Program saw 80 first-time test takers, and 77 of the students passed their board exams. The impressive performance that featured a 96.25% average pass rate. The programs that report test scores to the state saw a 9.3% pass increase from 2020.
“The Class of 2021 was the cohort that had the most class and lab times affected by the pandemic,” said FDTC Allied Health Department Chair, Dr. Dawn Nelson. “During that time period, all of our programs scored significantly higher than our discipline peer groups.”
Respiratory Care has now scored 100% for two consecutive years. Surgical Technology also scored 100% on their board exams. Those two program’s statistics are reported to the state; however, programs that are not reported performed well, also. Health Information Management and Dental Assisting scored 100%, too.
“With all the disruptions and challenges we have experienced due to COVID-19, maintaining notable nursing and allied health board scores is nothing short of amazing,” said FDTC Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Marc David. “My hat goes off to all the nursing and allied health faculty, staff, and administrators for a job well done!”
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, FDTC’s Allied Health students have earned a vast array of experience while working with local healthcare professionals during clinicals. The expanded knowledge will greatly benefit the graduates as they embark on their journey of becoming a healthcare professional.
For more information on Allied Health programs at Florence-Darlington Technical College, please email Dawn.Nelson@fdtc.edu or call 843-661-8364.SCECA Students Launch Fundraising Projects During Fall Semester
FDTC student, Maria Sierra Rico poses by items collected for the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia, S.C.Florence-Darlington Technical College students who are members of the South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA) have been busy raising awareness for several charitable projects.Recently, the group collected 90 pounds of can tabs and a car load of household items to be sent to the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia, S.C. The SCECA students donated all of the items on October 1.Now, the students are taking pre-orders for Krispy Kreme Fundraising Certificates. The fundraiser will end on Thursday, October 28, and proceeds will fund the group's next charitable project. Each certificate costs $8, and it will be good for one dozen Original Glazed doughnuts.For more information or to donate, please contact Elizabeth Crow by emailing Elizabeth.Crow@fdtc.edu or by calling her at 843-661-8132.Pee Dee Regional Job Fair Coming to the SiMT on Oct. 28
The Pee Dee Regional Job Fair sponsored by Florence-Darlington Technical College, SC Works Pee Dee and the SC National Guard will be held at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT) on Thursday, October 28 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Veterans will have priority access from 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Admission will be free to the public, and more than 50 employers will be on-site. Social distancing and masks will be required.Click to Email Story Ideas Important Dates
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are subject to change.Advising & Open Registration Begins(Spring 2022)October 25Exams: 12-week ClassesNovember 22 - 23Vacation - Students/Faculty(No Classes)November 24Thanksgiving Holiday(College Closed)November 25 - 26Exams: 2nd 8-week ClassesDecember 6 - 7Exams: 15-week ClassesDecember 6 - 10Open RegistrationDecember 14Faculty Offices | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Faculty Administrative/Prep DaysDecember 15 - 17Christmas Holiday(College Closed)December 20 - 31www.fdtc.edu | 843-661-8324 | Marketing@fdtc.eduContact:Casey Copelandcasey.copeland@fdtc.edu, (843) 676-8570
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