Continuing Education
Salina Area Technical College offers continuing education programs for persons interested in the evening, short-term, or specialized classes. Depending on the course, it may be offered for continuing education credit and/or for college credit.
To take a course for continuing education credit, complete the online Continuing Education application use this (link) for admission as they are scheduled. A course taken as continuing education credit are not for college credit and cannot be used toward a certificate or degree for a SATC technical program.
For current or recent students of SATC who want college credit for courses, please contact your advisor.
Do NOT pay for any Continuing Education course until you have heard back from the college that the course is going to be running. Not all courses run due to low enrollment, faculty unavailability, or other circumstances.
Upcoming Courses
Emergency Medical Responder
This course is taught to our parterning fire departments within the region. The Emergency Medical Responder course is designed for students interested in providing initial care to patients in the pre-hospital setting and providing basic life support. This fast-paced course will provide the student with an academic and working knowledge for challenging the certification exams as an EMR candidate in the State of Kansas and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-NREM. Students must be 17 years old to test for certification and have no felonies on record.
The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is to initiate immediate lifesaving care at the scene of an emergency for ill or injured patients. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher-level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. This course addresses objectives and techniques currently considered being the responsibility of the EMR according to the Kansas Board of EMS and the US Department of Transportation. This fast-paced program consists of didactic (lecture) instruction and practical skills training. It is expected that students will come to class prepared and that hours will be spent outside of the classroom for reading and homework assignments. This is a collegial, adult-education endeavor and the expectations for you as the student are extraordinarily high.
Date: September 1 – December 9, 2026
Location: Inman, KS
Costs:
| Description | Fees |
| Tuition | $720.00 |
| KBEMS Testing | $75.00 |
| NREMT | $88.00 |
| KSBEMS – Background | $50.00 |
| CRP Card | $5.00 |
| Book | $144.00 |
| FOR CREDIT – TOTAL | $1,082.00 |
Supragingival Scaling Class
This is a 90-hour course approved by the Kansas Dental Board, designed for experienced dental assistants to expand their skills in preventive dentistry with didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction in supragingival scaling and polishing. Includes review of dental anatomy and terminology, radiography and infection control, as well as didactic instruction in nutrition, periodontal disease, dental caries, oral hygiene instruction, topical fluoride, principles of instrumentation communication skills and risk management. This is a hybrid class that will require 12 hours of online learning per week, along with clinical learning 18 hours per week. Students will be required to be on campus for clinic/lab on to complete the required 90 hours for certification.
Prerequisites: Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program OR CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) OR three years employment as a dental assistant within the last three years OR departmental consent.
Upcoming Course Dates:
May 21st – July 10th
Thursday and Fridays from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (1 hr. lunch)
If you are interested in taking the course, please contact Brooke Horner at brooke.horner@salinatech.edu or 785-309-3125 for more information or to be added to the waitlist.
Prices are estimate and can change. Prices reflect costs from previous course offering.
Enrollment Fees:
| Description | Fees |
| Tuition | 780.00 |
| Institutional Fees (only if taking for credit) | 152.00 |
| Supplies | 60.00 |
| Tools (below) | 190.00 |
| Book – New Book | 257.00 |
| Book – Rental | 60.00 |
| FOR CREDIT – TOTAL | $1,182.00 |
| CONTINUING EDUCATION ONLY TOTAL (NON-CREDIT) | $1030.00 |
The following instruments are required
| Description | Fees |
| McCall | 26.88 |
| Posterior Sickle | 25.88 |
| Jacquette | 25.88 |
| Barnhart | 26.88 |
| Shephard Hook | 18.00 |
| Mirror/Handle | 18.68 |
| SteriCage | 14.00 |
| Periodontal Probe | 15.00 |
| 11/12 Explorer | 18.80 |
| TOTAL | 190.00 |
Nitrous Oxide:
This is a 16-hour course on the introduction, historical perspective, physiological and pharmacological aspects of inhalation anesthesia, side effects and adverse reactions. Including definitions and stages of anesthesia, indications, and contraindications. Hands on experience with armamentarium used in administration, techniques of the administration. Theory of pain control, emergencies, and complications of administering nitrous oxide to dental patients will be discussed. The successful completion of this course grants a Kansas Dental Board Certificate for Nitrous Oxide Administration.
Date: TBD
All lecture portions will be online. You will be required to attend an on-campus session for nitrous administration from 8 am to 3 pm. Please reach out to Brooke Horner (brooke.horner@salinatech.edu; 785-309-3125) to be added to the waitlist for this course or if you have any additional questions.
Cost: $226
Level 100 Welding and Plasma Cutting
Location and Services Provided By:
Salina Area Technical College
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, Kansas 67401
Dates and Time
8:30am to 5:00pm
July 8th and 9th, 2025
Content
Level 100 Welding and Plasma Cutting.
Classes are designed for the beginner and experienced instructor.
All materials and supplies will be provided.
Each participant will receive a certificate of completion.
Meals
Provided by Airgas ($60 value.)
Lodging
2 nights lodging provided by Airgas ($250 value).
Training
Welding and Cutting 101 class provided by Airgas ($995 value).
Maximum Class Size: 50 participants.
A credit card will be required to reserve your spot and will only be charged $300 for last minute cancellations.
Reservations
To reserve your place , contact Kim Clancy at: 800.889.9135 or kim.clancy@airgas.com
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Training (Online):
Students will study basic introductory hazardous materials requirements, vehicle inspections, and safe operating practices. Students will develop the knowledge necessary to successfully handle and document cargo, loading, securing, and unloading cargo and address environmental issues concerning hazardous materials while also mastering trip planning, ‘hours of service’ requirements, accident procedures, and diagnosing malfunctions and reporting them. Students seeking an H endorsement must complete this curriculum in order to take the State-administered knowledge test for the H endorsement.
Upcoming Course Dates:
The course starts each Monday as needed. The class is one week in length and ends on Friday.
Price: $75. The course must be paid in full by the start of class.
If you are interested in taking the course for continuing education credit, complete the Continuing Education application using this link.
For more information please contact David John, at david.john@salinatech.edu.
CDL Restriction Removal:
Students will work with our CTD faculty to remove restrictions to their CDL license in either automatic or air brake restrictions. For the automatic restriction removal, students will test to pass the on-road portion of the CDL skills test in a vehicle that has a manual transmissions. For the air brake restriction removal, students will take the entire skills test in a vehicle that is equipped with a full air brake system.
Price: $75. Price may vary if student is able to provide their own vehicle for testing. The course must be paid in full by the day class starts.
If you are interested in taking the course for continuing education credit, complete the Continuing Education application using this link.
For more information please contact David John, at david.john@salinatech.edu.