About
Sinclair Community College’s HVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service certificate in Dayton, Ohio, prepares entry-level students and residential service technicians for light commercial HVAC service work. The program covers heating, cooling, distribution, controls, equipment operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation for systems used in small businesses and residences. It can lead to certification as a refrigerant handler under EPA Section 608. Delivered as a hands-on, full-time program, it comprises 30–31 credit hours and includes instruction in HVAC systems, electrical controls, heating systems, installation techniques, loads and distribution, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. The published program does not state admission requirements.
At a glance
- Format: Full-time
- Leads to: EPA Section 608 refrigerant handler certification
Organization
Sinclair Community College
Sinclair Community College is a community college in Dayton, Ohio, with occupational training in Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Patient Care Technician fields. Its Nurse Aide training is offered as a short-term certificate comprising four credit hours and focuses on personal care services performed under the delegation and supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse. Coursework addresses resident rights, functional independence, observation, documentation, communication, and team-based care in long-term-care settings. The training also supports progression into related patient-care credentials, including Home Health Aide and Patient Care Technician. Sinclair identifies career opportunities in nurse aide, home health care aide, and patient care assistant roles, connecting the program to care delivered in long-term-care, hospital, and home-care environments.