TCAT Dickson is pleased to offer the following courses that are designed to accommodate busy schedules. We look forward to helping you reach your career goals by expanding your knowledge and skills.
For more information on any of our Workforce Development Course offerings or to register for a course please contact our Workforce Development Coordinator Warren Thompson at warren.thompson@tcatdickson.edu.
Course Offerings
Flooring
About
Flooring is a 300-hour course taught over two trimesters covering four disciplines including resilient, hardwood, tile, and carpet. Students have the option to enroll in one or all of the flooring disciplines offered. Students choosing to enroll in the entire program have the oppotunity to apply for a Floor Covering Education Foundation scholarship to help cover the cost of tuition.
Schedule and Curriculum
Two 75-hour disciplines per trimester
Class Times are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
* Summer Term:
- Resilient: May 5, 2025 - June 18, 2025
- Hardwood: July 7, 2025 - August 18, 2025
* Fall Term:
- Tile: September 8, 2025 - October 20, 2025
- Carpet: October 27, 2025 - December 11, 2025
Tuition
The total cost for four disciplines will be $3,200.00
Students can apply for a $2,500.00 Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) scholarship to help cover tuition. Scholarship recipients would pay $700.00 out of pocket for the entire 300-hour course.
Individuals wanting to complete only one or two of the disciplines offered will be assessed tuition of $800.00 per discipline. These individuals may also apply for a partial FCEF scholarship to help cover tuition.
Click Here To Apply For A FCEF Scholarship
https://flooryourfuture.com/apply-now/
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Register
Please contact Warren Thompson at 931-999-7138 or warren.thomspon@tcatdickson.edu to register.
Forklift Training
About
This one-day training course will teach students how to make safety checks of various forklifts. Students will be able to move, lift, and transport material or equipment from one location to another. Students will receive a certificate and card upon completion of the course. Class will be offered at the Clarksville and Dickson campus locations. All classes must have a minimum of three students registered.
Schedule
One Day (lecture and skills) - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Overview
Time Offered: Saturday's as scheduled
Total Hours: 5 Clock Hours
Total Tuition/Fees: $100.00 (Fees must be paid in advance of class date.)
Register: Please contact Warren Thompson at 931-999-7138 or warren.thomspon@tcatdickson.edu to register. (All students must register before date of class.)
Next Class Offered - (A minimum of three students must be registered to meet.)
March 29 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Clarksville Campus
April 5 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Dickson Campus
April 19 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Clarksville Campus
April 26 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Dickson Campus
May 3 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Clarksville Campus
May 17 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Dickson Campus
IV Therapy
About
The IV Therapy for the LPN course is designed to offer the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely administer IV push medications as allowed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations. The course is based on the Infusion Nurses Society standards. The course presents concepts related to intravenous fluid and medication administration, pharmacology of selected medications, prevention and monitoring of complications of IV therapy, legal and ethical issues, and other topics associated with IV medication administration.
Schedule
This is a 41 hour, hybrid (online and scheduled days in-person) course.
Overview
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of a Practical Nursing program (verified by transcript or state licensure)
Total Hours: 41 Clock Hours
Textbooks: No specific textbook requirements; Access to a pharmacology textbook and nursing drug reference is highly recommended.
Register: Potential students will be placed on a contact list for notification of upcoming dates. An application will be required to register when dates are announced. Please contact Warren Thompson at 931-999-7138 or warren.thompson@tcatdickson.edu to be added to the contact list.
Next Class Offered
There are no dates currently scheduled for this course. Dates and hours are TBD.