Last month law enforcement and nursing classes resumed in-person instruction in Alamosa. Now, Trinidad State is adding Emergency Medical Technician, Line Technician and Heavy Equipment to the list. Nursing on the Trinidad Campus will also resume face-to-face instruction. These changes are allowed under guidance from the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Rules in place for these classes include:
- All students and faculty will maintain six-foot physical distancing requirements;
- Face masks will be required;
- Classrooms and equipment will undergo regular deep cleaning;
- Classrooms will have posted signs on hygiene and safety measures;
- Classroom ventilation meets OSHA guidance;
- Class sizes will be limited to no more than 10 individuals inclusive of students and instructor(s) at any given time;
- Shared equipment will be limited where possible, and sanitized between each use with alcohol wipes;
- Symptom screening will be applied using screening tool approved by local health department.
Nearly all other classes are continuing online as the college completes the spring semester.
Most summer classes will be delivered using remote instruction. That means online classes meeting with the instructor at specific times. However the following classes will meet in person starting July 6 to complete work from the spring semester:
- Welding
- Automotive
- Dental Assisting
- Gunsmithing (4th semester only)
- Massage
- Cosmetology
- Diesel
- Aquaculture
“We are happy to see some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Dr. Rhonda M. Epper, Trinidad State president. “I want to thank the students and staff who have adapted in a very challenging time. But please remember this isn’t over yet. Please make every effort to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.”