Navigating the MTECH Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide to Mountainland Technical College

Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) offers market-driven, career-focused education and training designed to enhance the employability of every student. MTECH is committed to student success, and this guide will help students navigate the MTECH student portal and understand the resources available to them.

Welcome to MTECH

On behalf of the Mountainland Technical College faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees, students are welcomed to an exciting school year. As students begin their program, they are not just starting a class but joining a college with over 50,000 alumni, hundreds of industry partnerships, and a proven track record of excellence. MTECH is a place where careers take off, where hands-on training, expert faculty, and real-world connections come together to give students a true edge in today’s workforce. Everything MTECH does is designed with student success in mind, whether students are working in cutting-edge labs, meeting with career advisors, or gaining experience through an externship. MTECH believes education should be purposeful, practical, and personal. MTECH believes in students' ability to rise, lead, and make a difference. Students will be surrounded by award-winning faculty and staff who care deeply about their goals and will go the extra mile to help them achieve them. Students are joining a community that will challenge them, support them, and celebrate them from their first day in the classroom to the day they graduate, career-ready and confident.

MTECH's Mission, Vision, and Values

MISSIONTo enhance the employability of individuals through market-driven career and technical education.

VISIONTo prepare the workforce in the three-county service region and implement the Mission Statement of the Mountainland Technical College through the five core areas of:

Program Development
Student Achievement
Faculty and Staff Support
Physical Resources
Community Outreach

VALUESMountainland Technical College’s Values Compact is our collective commitment to student success.

Accreditation

The Mountainland Technical College, or MTECH, is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. To maintain accreditation, MTECH works with local employers to build and shape curriculum.

Admissions

The goal is to make the admissions process as smooth and accessible as possible. On our webpage, you will find details on admission steps, entrance assessment test requirements, application deadlines, program-specific criteria, pre-requisites, and more. Understanding this information is the first step toward beginning your journey at our college and preparing for a successful and rewarding career.

Admissions Requirements

The MTECH student portal provides detailed information on admissions requirements, including:

Admission steps
Entrance assessment test requirements
Application deadlines
Program-specific criteria
Pre-requisites

Admissions Advisors

Admissions Advisors are available to students to get dedicated help with the admissions process. By attending an information session, you can learn more about Mountainland Technical College and make an informed decision about your next steps. These sessions provide valuable insights into programs, admissions, and student resources to help you confidently move forward in your educational journey.

Information sessions cover:

Registration and Class Schedules
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Program-specific Details
Student Resources
Campus Tours (in-person only)

Enrollment

After applying and completing any required prerequisites outlined on each individual program webpage, when registration is available, students will begin by enrolling in and paying for the first course of their selected program. Some programs will require more than one course to be paid for upon initial enrollment. Upon successful completion of the initial course/courses, students will continue to enroll in their next course/courses, paying for each course prior to the start of the course. This model supports manageable scheduling and financial planning, while maintaining steady progress toward program completion. It is important to note that students must pay for each course by the start date to remain enrolled. Failure to do so may result in being dropped from the program. Students are encouraged to stay informed of course start dates, deadlines, and payment requirements, to ensure continuous enrollment and avoid disruptions in their academic progress. For specific enrollment schedules, payment deadlines, and course details, please refer to our program webpages or contact Student Services.

Programs Offered

MTECH offers almost 40 industry-focused programs across apprenticeships, healthcare, technology, trades, and services. When you finish your program, you’ll be ready to start working directly in your chosen field. Here's a glimpse into some of the programs available:

Apprenticeship Programs

Electrical Apprenticeship: This program provides a solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), its layout, the requirements for different electrical systems, and the components of those systems. It also covers the risks involved with electricity and electrical systems, as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect electricians and the general public alike.
- Objectives:
  - Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  - Navigate the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  - Calculate the sizes of different electrical system parts.
  - Explain the application of A/C and D/C electrical theory.
  - Explain Electrical Safety procedures, processes, and equipment.
  - Wire electrical circuits per national codes and safety regulations.
Plumbing Apprenticeship: This program satisfies the educational requirements to take the State Journeyman Plumber Exam. To complete the entire Apprentice Plumbing Program, an individual must be licensed through the State and work under the supervision of a licensed Journeyman Plumber. This program provides a solid understanding of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), its layout, and the requirements for different plumbing systems and parts of those systems. This program discusses the processes, parts, and risks involved with the various plumbing systems as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect plumbers and the public alike.
- Objectives:
  - Determine the application of the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
  - Demonstrate how to navigate the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
  - Calculate sizing of various piping, including natural gas, supply, and waste lines.
  - Demonstrate the application of the International Fuel Gas Code.
  - Demonstrate the application of the International Mechanical Code.
  - Demonstrate practical application of plumbing mathematics.
  - Apply critical and practical thinking skills necessary to pass the State Journeyman’s Test.
HVACR Technician: This program prepares students for an interesting and profitable career as an HVACR Technician. Technicians will install, service and repair equipment in a wide range of applications including residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. household. Additionally, this industry has proven to be resistant to economic downturns. With increasing energy costs and indoor air quality expectations, employment opportunities and earnings are on the rise.
- Objectives:
  - Demonstrate safe work practices during all aspects of training.
  - Demonstrate an understanding of electricity as it applies to air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
  - Demonstrate the application of refrigeration theory as it applies to servicing air conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration systems.
  - Prepare for the Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification.
  - Prepare for the Rocky Mountain Gas Association Natural Gas Technician Certification.
  - Demonstrate a variety of methods to assemble pipe and tubing.
  - Demonstrate the ability to successfully diagnose electrical and mechanical problems with air conditioning, refrigeration, furnace, and boiler systems.
  - Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.

Healthcare Programs

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician: Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system (EMS). Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) possess the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as a link between the scene and the emergency health care system.
- Objectives:
  - Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS and perform in accordance with operational roles, prioritizing safety and addressing legal and ethical considerations when providing emergency care.
  - Integrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of airway, respiratory, and circulatory anatomy and physiology into EMS practice to assess and manage patients, ensuring optimal airway, mechanical ventilation, and respiration across all age groups.
  - Utilize scene information and interpret patient assessment findings to guide and provide emergency care and transportation for patients with acute injuries, illnesses, shock, respiratory or cardiac failure/arrest, and post-resuscitation management.
  - Utilize medical terminology for effective communication with healthcare professionals.
  - Apply foundational EMS principles and knowledge of lifespan development to assess, manage, and provide emergency care and transportation during health emergencies and for patients with special needs.
  - Demonstrate expertise in administering AEMT-carried medications in emergency scenarios.
Dental Assisting: The Dental Assisting Program is designed to prepare for employment of the professional Chairside Assistant. Students focus on the basics of dental assisting, nutrition, dental prevention, dental disease, infection control, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures, dental materials, anatomy, radiology, dental specialties, law and ethics, CPR, and clinical experience.
- Objectives:
  - Correlate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, microbiology to the roles and responsibilities of a dental assistant.
  - Identify commonly used equipment, supplies, instrumentation, and medications used in the dental chairside setting.
  - Apply the principles of asepsis to the dental office and its environment.
  - Perform competently and safely the skills of a dental assistant.
  - Use legal, moral, and ethical principles to evaluate the care of a dental patient.
  - Demonstrate the professional attributes of a dental assistant.
  - Pass the final exam and certifications for the dental field.
Emergency Medical Technician: The Emergency Medical Technician program provides training for out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. EMTs are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.
- Objectives:
  - Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS.
  - Use foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals.
  - Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management.
  - Apply fundamental knowledge of lifespan development to patient assessment and management.
  - Properly administer or assist in administering medications to a patient during an emergency.
  - Utilize fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care.
  - Apply knowledge (fundamental depth, foundational breadth) of anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.
  - Interpret scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size-up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, reassessment) to guide emergency management.
  - Provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient.
  - Apply a fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post-resuscitation management.
  - Provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient.
  - Utilize principles of growth, development, aging and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs.
  - Perform in accordance with operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and personnel safety when responding to an emergency.
Medical Assistant: Medical assistants are multi-skilled, allied health care professionals responsible for various clinical and/or administrative duties and are an essential part of a healthcare team. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions that will allow them to learn and move into higher-level job opportunities by working with physicians and providers in office settings. Students in this program learn cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains by focusing on administrative and back office clinical skills. Upon successful completion of all required courses, students participate in an externship in a medical office. Graduates of the program are eligible to take a national certification exam.
- Objectives:
  - Demonstrate competent patient care of a medical assistant in ambulatory healthcare facilities.
  - Exhibit basic skills of a medical assistant including obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, pharmacology, EKG, and assisting providers with specialty examinations.
  - Perform accurate medical documentation, patient education instruction, communication, and apply critical thinking skills in both simulated and clinical settings.
  - Describe the areas of general, clinical, and administrative medical assisting.
  - Demonstrate competencies and skills in preparation for taking a medical assistant national certification examination.
Medical Coding and Billing: The Medical Coding and Billing program provides students with the technical skills and knowledge for an entry-level position in a health care setting through courses…

Tuition and Fees

As a student, you have a few different options on how you can pay for tuition and fees. Here are the options:

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You can register course by course as you move through your program - paying for each course as you go.
You can pay for the whole program up front.
High school students attend MTECH tuition-free until they or their high school class graduates. For that reason, attendance is mandatory. It is crucial that you attend each day to learn the classroom material and get time using the supplies and equipment available. You will learn more about your specific program attendance requirements on the first day of class.

Grading

Grading procedures are provided in course syllabi. Instructors recommend term grades for high school students enrolled in their program, based on student performance. A high school student’s actual credit for an MTECH program is determined by the school district. MTECH does not award high school credit.

Dress Code

MTECH’s dress code is enforced to ensure safety in labs and professionalism in the classrooms. Depending on the program, this may include closed-toed shoes, safety glasses, scrubs, or coveralls. You will get detailed instructions of what the dress code is for your program on the first day of class.

Academic Integrity

Honest and ethical behavior is crucial for the success of our institution and your personal educational journey. Academic integrity includes submitting original work, following the rules for the Testing Center, and respecting the intellectual property of others. Violations like plagiarism, unethical behavior, or cheating may lead to dismissal from your program.

Code of Conduct

MTECH strives to be a safe learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff. We expect all students to behave respectfully according to the Student Code of Conduct.

Compliant and Grievance Policy

At MTECH, we want to ensure that your concerns or grievances are properly addressed.

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Academic Counseling

Our Academic Counselors are available to help navigate your educational experience. Academic Counselors can help you stay on track in your program, access disability accommodations, address crisis situations, and much more! To schedule an appointment with your counselor, visit the Academic Counseling page.

Tutoring

As a student, you have access to tutor.com, which is a free online tutoring service that is available 24/7. Expert tutors are available to help with assignments, learning concepts, exam preparation, completing a FAFSA (see below), and with career resources.

Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Aid

At MTECH, you have a robust Financial Aid and Scholarships team ready to help evaluate your opportunities for financial aid eligibility. The first step in getting started is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is essential, even if you are a high school student or your program isn’t eligible for financial aid. It is required for most state-funded scholarships and helps demonstrate your financial need. Completing the FAFSA can also open doors for other scholarship opportunities. For our military and veteran students, most programs qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill, Post GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, or other education benefits through our Financial Aid office.

Disability Support Services

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide comprehensive civil rights and protections for persons with disabilities. To receive services, you must voluntarily disclose that you have a disability, request an accommodation, and provide documentation of their disability. MTECH’s Academic Counselors are the college’s ADA specialists and can help make arrangements for accommodations, as requested. Any accommodations that were or are in place at your high school (IEP, 504 plan) do not automatically transfer to MTECH. To start the accommodation process at MTECH, contact one of our Academic Counselors. MTECH does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, educational process, or treatment of students with disabilities. All contact is kept in the strictest confidentiality.

Mental Health and Wellness

MTECH offers counseling services and peer coaching through TrulaCounseling and TrulaCoaching. These resources are designed to help students manage their mental well being while balancing the demands of college life. Our Academic Counselors can help you navigate these challenges and resources. MTECH is committed to creating a healthy, supportive campus environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.

Food Pantry

In partnership with Community Action Services & Food Bank, Mountainland Technical College sponsors a food pantry for all students, faculty, and staff facing food insecurity. This resource is available at the Lehi and Payson campuses. Student Services can direct you to the food pantry, or you can reference the MTECH Pantry web page for more information.

Parking & Transportation

All vehicles parked on campus require a parking permit. You can pick one up in any Student Services office after you have completed a Parking Pass form. One pass is included with your MTECH registration. You can purchase additional parking passes for $5.00. Your MTECH student ID also gives you access to a free UTA pass.

Career Services

Career Services’ mission is to support you in achieving your career goals by promoting accessible opportunities to find a career or continue your education. Connect with our Career Services team for additional guidance in writing your resume, preparing for an interview, or expanding your job search. Career Services can also help you transfer your MTECH credits to another Utah college or university to help save time and money as you work towards a degree.

MTECH Store

MTECH Stores are open at the Lehi, Orem, Spanish Fork, and Payson campuses. You can purchase snacks, drinks, school supplies, uniforms, and other MTECH gear. Students can also purchase their course materials through the online store and have items delivered to a secure locker at the campus of their choice. Before you purchase anything for your program, check with your instructor to make sure you are getting what is required.

MTECH App

Download the MTECH App for important safety updates and resources.

Security Services

At MTECH, it is our top priority to foster an environment that will support your success.

Title IX

Title IX is a federal civil right that protects people from discrimination based on sex. Support is immediate and confidential, available 24/7/365, and is completely free.

Learning Management System (LMS)

MTECH uses Canvas for all course information. We provide a safe test-taking environment for our students that is proctored for academic honesty. Testing centers typically operate from 8 am - 8 pm, with the final test for the day being issued by 7 pm. On Friday, the testing center is open from 8 am - 4 pm, with the final test going out at 3 pm. A photo ID is required to test. Students are expected to maintain a professional and courteous attitude towards the testing center staff and follow all directions given. If you have an ADA accommodation for a private testing room, you must schedule a time in advance with the testing center.

Libraries

MTECH students have access to multiple local libraries, including those at UVU and BYU.

MTECH for High School Students

MTECH (Mountainland Technical College) is a trade school with campuses throughout Utah County. MTECH offers dozens of programs in a variety of fields. These are the steps you should take if you are considering MTECH:

Review your graduation requirements. If you are behind on your credits, MTECH is probably not a good fit for you.
Click on the "Programs" tab if you're not sure which program you want to join.
Once you've decided on a program, click on the "Admissions" tab for a step-by-step guide to help you get registered.
Check in with your MVHS counselor. It's a good idea to talk with us about your plans before you sign up. We might have important information regarding your graduation credits or scheduling needs that could influence your decision.
Meet with an MTECH counselor. Not all programs require this meeting, but it is always helpful. Your MTECH counselor can explain the process of your MTECH enrollment, including whether you need to take the entrance exam or complete other prerequisites. Click this link to set up an appointment.
Create your MTECH account and apply! This is done through MTECH's student portal. The MTECH counselor can help you set this up if you haven't yet.
Notify your counselor when you are accepted.

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