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John Burness, Chair of the Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees, died on Monday, December 19, at the age of 77.
From a storied career at Duke University, where he retired in 2008 as the senior vice president of public affairs and government relations, to his continued community and board leadership at Durham Tech, Burness was an influential leader known for his insight, wit, and compassion.
From a storied career at Duke University, where he retired in 2008 as the senior vice president of public affairs and government relations, to his continued community and board leadership at Durham Tech, Burness was an influential leader known for his insight, wit, and compassion.
When former Durham Technical Community College President Bill Ingram cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Orange County Campus in May 2008, a new pathway to academic and career successes was created for Orange County residents, but it was a long road to get there.
Prior to the Orange County Campus, Durham Tech had offered credit and non-credit courses in more than 40 Orange County locations since 1999. Classes were taught in high schools, community centers, churches, the Orange County Skills Development Center, and several other locations throughout the county.
Prior to the Orange County Campus, Durham Tech had offered credit and non-credit courses in more than 40 Orange County locations since 1999. Classes were taught in high schools, community centers, churches, the Orange County Skills Development Center, and several other locations throughout the county.
Nurse aides use organizational and problem solving skills in a hands-on environment to help make sure the patient is receiving the best care possible.
Psychologists counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
The MSP certificate program is comprised of five courses. Students are eligible to enroll in the Medical Product Safety Certificate if they have completed a baccalaureate or
graduate degree in biological science, chemistry, or an allied health area, or have completed one year of employment in the clinical research field within the last five years.
graduate degree in biological science, chemistry, or an allied health area, or have completed one year of employment in the clinical research field within the last five years.
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are widely used. The HVAC certificate program will teach you more about the inner workings of these devices.
The six-semester Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program covers essential skills needed in the advanced manufacturing field. Courses discuss print reading, hydraulics, welding, PLC, and work cell integration.
Durham Tech is deeply committed to providing accessible, free arts experiences for all students, many of whom are from underserved minority communities. The College prioritizes connecting students with arts and cultural opportunities they otherwise might not be able to access. To institutionalize these commitments, Durham Tech formed a Viva the Arts Committee in 2000, co-led by Library and Foundation personnel. Irene Laube and Lou Rollins (both now retired from Durham Tech) were among the founders of Viva the Arts.
This Biomedical Equipment Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree curriculum prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system.
It is inevitable that equipment will need maintenance. This Maintenance certificate will give students the needed skills to do this type of work proficiently.