Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Registration
Information
The Lincoln Center - 415 N 30th - Billings, MT 59101
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-6:00pm, Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm
Community Education Class Session Schedule
Session Dates Class Start Date Class End Date Total Weeks
Winter Jan 12 Mar 6 8
Spring Mar 16 May 16 8
Summer Jun 8 July 31 8
No classes: Feb 13th, 16th, Mar 23rd, Apr 3rd, 6th, May 1
Registration
To Register:
Phone: 281-5010
Online: www.billingsadultcommunityed.org
Walk-in: 415 North 30th Room 107
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Table of Contents
Academic Learning Center...
Business Classes...
Business Finance and Accounting...
Career Planning TRIO...
Certificate & Cert Prep Programs...
COMPASS/College Prep...
Computer Open-Lab classes...
Computer Online...
Computer Technology Classes...
Computer & Workshop Classes...
Cooking...
Fast Facts Page...
Fitness & Health...
HiSet (formally GED)...
Hobby Classes...
Medical Classes...
Language...
Music...
Paralegal...
PEP-(Personal Employment Plan)...
Photography...
Vocational...
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Registration begins Monday, December 15th at 7:30 a.m.
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Certificate & Prep Programs
Certificate Programs
Accounting I, II, III
Business Communications iPad
Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Essentials Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Word
Social Media Marketing Spanish I and II
Conversational Spanish Windows 7
Windows 8
2
OPI Credit Courses
Accounting...
Administrative Assistant...
Business Online for Beginners (Wordpress)...
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)...
Certified Phlebotomy Technician...
ECG Technician...
Fundamentals of Dental Assisting...
Medical Assistant...
Medical Coding...
Medical Transcription...
Paralegal...
Pharmacy Technician...
Point of Care...
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Certificate Programs
Billings Community Education offers a variety of certificate programs. Many of these
programs fulfill the necessary requirements for the student to complete the national
certification in their field of study. Our programs consist of a series of courses to
en-able the student to be a well-rounded employee in their chosen certificate program.
Some of these courses will be to demonstrate proficiency in business math and
busi-ness English, computer skills, and communication skills. Students are tested to meet
standards required for successful employment and have the opportunity to test out if
they can demonstrate the required skills. If you are interested in getting set up as a
certificate student, please call Barb at 281-5003 or go to Lincoln Room 107 for more
information. The certificates and the courses needed to complete them are also listed
on the website.
Accounting
The Accounting Certificate program prepares students for entry level positions in
accounts receivable and accounts payable departments, payroll units, and financial
service organizations. Students learn double-entry bookkeeping, the practice of
jour-nals and ledgers, preparing payroll documents, and reconciling banking statements.
Students will study theoretical and practical applications of record-keeping and
ac-counting systems for sole proprietor, partnerships, and corporations. Incorporation of
QuickBooks used in bookkeeping and accounting operations, as well as spreadsheet
and database software programs will enhance employment opportunities. With a
certificate in Accounting, jobs are available in many corporate business and non-profit
organizations.
Administrative Assistant
Executive Assistants provide administrative support to officers or executives of a
com-pany or organization. Duties and responsibilities often include arranging the
execu-tive’s schedule, managing correspondence and communication with office staff and
clients, planning events and delegating work to administrative personnel. The
objec-tive of our Administraobjec-tive Assistant Certificate Program is to provide students with the
skills and knowledge needed to qualify for entry-level administrative assistant
posi-tions in secretarial, receptionist, clerical, customer service/support, and similar
admin-istrative positions. This program is designed to teach adminadmin-istrative office procedures,
computer applications, written communication skills, and the foundation required for
today’s successful business personnel. The student will be prepared to enter the office
environment quickly, with a sense of confidence and ability.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Business Online for Beginners
This course offers a beginner’s guide and understanding of Wordpress website
de-velopment and maintenance processes, social media platform marketing and search
engine optimization. This course aims to develop the small business owner’s ability to
improve their online presence and create a level playing field for their business in the
digital marketing world. Students will purchase a domain and install a Wordpress
plat-form, create content for website and learn to update, create social media pages and
apps, manage business online marketing and reputation management, and build strong
SEO presence.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Be an important part of today’s medical health care team as a CNA. Certified nurse
as-sistants are trained to assist patients with their daily care. CNAs will assist patients with
social, emotional support and provide the nurses with vital information on the patient.
Becoming a CNA can be a stepping stone to become a registered nurse.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Become nationally certified by participating in this program. Working in a lab and with
patients can be a rewarding career. Local hospitals have partnered in this program to
provide the students an internship program to prepare for the national exam. In addition
to collection techniques, phlebotomists are trained to handle emergency situations and
understand proper procedures in order to avoid contaminating or infecting themselves
or others. You must be 18 to attend this course.
ECG Technician
Electrocardiograph (ECG/EKG) technicians, also known as cardiographic or
electrocar-diogram technicians, perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating
cardiovascular problems in patients. Students will learn how to read these tests to help
detect irregularities that may result in a heart attack or heart disease. Common duties
an employee can expect include explaining procedures to patients, monitoring patients'
blood pressure and positioning patients.
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Fundamentals of Dental Assisting
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as an assistant in dentistry
and its specialties, including private practice, hospitals, public clinics, and other dental care
delivery settings. Theoretical skills are attained in conjunction with supervised clinical
ex-periences which will be provided at various dental offices throughout the Billings area. One
book will be required for all core courses. Program Coordinator & Facilitators: Jim Johnson,
D.D.S. & Scott S. Manhart, D.D.S., M.S.
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants are vital in the day-to-day operations of medical practices, doctor’s
of-fices and other healthcare facilities. Physicians rely on Medical Assistants to greet patients,
prepare patients for exams; and in many cases, perform routine clinical tasks including
taking patient history, collecting vital signs, blood pressure, height and weight, temperature,
and more. In addition, they also often help with the administrative tasks of running an office;
answering phones, making appointments, computer and paperwork. This training is
appro-priate for those who have completed the HiSET/GED or High School Diploma.
Medical Coding
Prepare for a career in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other health services as a medical
coder. In partnership with local hospitals, curriculum was designed to help educate students
in medical systems, information terminology and assign correct diagnostic and procedural
codes to patient records. The classes permit a student to work at their own pace and
pre-pare them to take the national exam to become nationally certified.
Medical Transcriptionist
Begin an exciting career to work at home or in a doctor’s office as a medical
transcription-ist. In partnership with local hospitals, this curriculum was designed to prepare the student
to translate doctor’s daily dictation tapes into clear and concise documents. Transcribers
are medical professionals who are trained in medical, medication and procedure
terminol-ogy. The classes permit a student to work at their own pace and the opportunity to take the
national exam to become nationally certified.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Paralegal
One of our online educational partners, Midwest Paralegal Studies, offers this online
Paralegal Certificate Program. Learn about the law, prepare for career advancement
or even law school. The Paralegal Certificate Program is explained in this free online
informational seminar online: http://www.paralegalstudies.com/free_orientation.htm.
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician training program will prepare students for employment as
a Pharmacy Technician in community, hospital, and nursing home pharmacies, or
anywhere a pharmacist is dispensing medication. Upon satisfactory completion of the
program including approximately 240 hours of experiential training, the student is more
prepared to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) test to become
a Certified Pharmacy Technician. This training is appropriate for those who have
com-pleted the HiSET/GED or High School Diploma and have never been convicted of a
felony. This class will help students prepare for taking the PTCB test. Students will
need to apply and meet prerequisites to be eligible to take this course. Students will
need to apply and be interviewed in the Spring and begin class in the Fall.
Point of Care
A patient care technician works under direct supervision of a nurse performing clinical
skills, recording vital signs like temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate & blood
pres-sure, measuring height and weight, preparing the examination room to be ready for the
physician to examine the patient, performing different modes of electrocardiography
like lead ekg, or an ekg on a dextrocardiac individual, phlebotomy, IV's, wound care.
Additional skills required may be patient care skills which may include but not limited to;
range of motion exercises, patient transfer skills, gait techniques, patient protection and
hygiene, patient positioning, etc.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Business
Business Strategy & Operations
Administrative Procedures
Description: An administrative assistant’s job description has grown immensely over the past few years, mainly because new technology developments make it so much easier to perform more functions within a given time frame. This workshop will provide students with an overview the vast amount of tasks that are expected from administrative support staff, which makes this employee an extremely valuable asset. Topics Include:
Professional Traits and Qualities Overview of Operational and Management Functions of a Typical Business
Daily Duties of the Administrative Assistant/Secretary Introduction to Office Equipment, Furniture and Supplies Record Keeping and Banking
Organizing Work Time Management
Managing Income and Outgoing Communications Arranging and Assisting with Meetings and Conferences Making Travel Arrangements
Stress Management
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 7 Wed
4pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-001
Mar 11 Wed
4pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-001
May 20 Wed
4pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-002 June 16, 18 Tue & Thur
1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SUCA-001
Aug 5 Wed
4pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SUCA-002 Prerequisites: Business English, Microsoft Word or equivalent.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Business Communications I
Description: This class uses a problem-solving with a writing strategy making it easy to learn the pro-cess of planning and writing high quality business messages. Effective communication, and strategies for writing, will be used to create messages.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 13 - Mar 3 Tue
6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-002 Prerequisites: Business English, Microsoft Word or equivalent.
Fee: $120 (Book $65)
Business Communications II
Description: This course is a continuation from Business Communications I and combines a problem-solving and writing strategies acquired in Level I, making it easy to learn the process of planning and writing high quality business messages that address specific solutions to various situations. This course will focus on the effective writing of good news, bad news, persuasive messages, goodwill message, and employment communications. Please bring the book used in Business Communications I.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Mar 17 - May 5 Tue
6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-003 Prerequisites: Business Communication I, Microsoft Word or equivalent.
Fee: $120 (Student will use book from Communications I class)
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Business
Interpersonal Communications
Description: Interpersonal Communications will teach students to gain the skill of looking at them-selves and how they communicate in their culture. The skills gained will enable students to effectively communicate messages not only verbally, but nonverbally; allowing a more accurate and professional communication interpretation. Skills learned will assist the stu-dent with the practical skills to work through life's many challenges using better interper-sonal communication.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 15 - Feb 19 Thur
6pm - 8pm Sheila Dockter, MAHS Lincoln B3 15WCA-003 Mar 19 - Apr 23 Thur
6pm - 8pm Sheila Dockter, MAHS Lincoln B3 15SPCA-004 Required Materials: Instructor will provide handouts
Fee: $75
Life & Business Strategies for Women
Description: This course is for women who are or want to be in a leadership role in their company, community, and home. Learn new strategies and techniques to engage employees and family members, increase sales, creative marketing, and set goals in all areas of your life to create balance. Gain willing cooperation from the people in your life, get off of the emo-tional roller coaster, and accomplish your goals.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 12 - Mar 9
No class Feb 16 5pm - 7pmMon Emily Petroff Lincoln Room 213 15WCA-004 Fee: $120
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Finance & Accounting
Accounting I/II/III
Description: These self-paced classes are designed for students of all levels. Learn the principles of manual accounting through journal entries, general ledgers, and worksheets. Anticipate that each level of accounting will take more than one session.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 14 - Mar 4 Wed
11am -1pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-005 Jan 15 - Mar 12
No class Mar 5 6pm - 8pmThur Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-006
Mar 18 - May 6 Wed
11am - 1pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-005
Mar 19 - May 7 Thur
6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-006 Jun 18 - Aug 6 Thur
6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 111 15SUCA-003 Aug 4 - Aug 27 Tue & Thur
6pm-8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 111 15SUCA-004 Required Materials: Book (Level I: $152, Level II: $30, Level III: $60)
Fee: $120
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Business Finance & Accounting
QuickBooks Getting Started
Description: The more you know about Quickbooks, the sooner you realize proper set-up is key to reduc-ing costly, time consumreduc-ing errors, incorrect results and lots of frustration. This course will teach you how to navigate, perform essential accounting tasks and avoid the errors new users often make.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Mar 9 Mon
1pm - 5pm Carolyn Yampradit Lincoln Room B2 15SPCA-007
May 11 Mon
8am - 12pm Carolyn Yampradit Lincoln Room B2 15SPCA-008 Fee: $100 Manuals included
QuickBooks Intermediate
Description: This class is a follow-up from Quickbooks Getting Started designed for those who want to learn how to use some of the more advanced features available in Quickbooks. This class covers in-depth material on using accounts receivable and accounts payable, memorizing reports, creating and using budgets, using loan manager, and the basics of modifying tem-plates.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Mar 10 Tue
8am - 12pm Carolyn Yampradit Lincoln Room B2 15SPCA-009
May 13 Wed
8am - 12pm Carolyn Yampradit Lincoln Room B2 15SPCA-010 Fee: $100 Manuals included
QuickBooks Payroll
Description: This class is a follow-up to Quickbooks Intermediate. Learn to save money processing payroll in-house. Learn how to set up employees, payroll items, and choose payroll defaults; prepare payroll checks and the related federal and state payroll liability checks; and keep track of vacation and sick leave. This class also covers how to prepare computer generated federal quarterly reports and year- end reports.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Mar 10 Tue
1pm - 5pm Carolyn Yampradit Lincoln Room B2 15SPCA-012
May 15 Fri
8am - 12pm Carolyn Yampradit Lincoln Room B2 15SPCA-013 Fee: $100 Manuals included
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Computer Applications
Computer Fundamentals- Windows 7
Description: No previous computer experience needed. Come join us a we explore the computer and its capabilities. This class is an introduction to the computer with an opportunity for students to get familiar with the operating system and Microsoft's Office. This class will be hands on with an introduction to email and internet. We will explore the world of computers together with hands on exploration.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 13 - Mar 3 Tue
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15WCA-007 Jun 9 - July 28 Tue
1pm - 3pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15SUCA-005 Required Materials: (Optional:Introduction to Computers 5th edition $30.00)
Fee: $120
Computer Applications
Business Onine for Beginners-Wordpress
Description: This course offers a beginner's guide and understanding of Wordpress website develop-ment and maintenance processes, social media platform marketing and search engine optimization.This course aims to develop the small business owner's ability to improve their online presence and create a level playing field for their business in today's digital marketing world. By the end of the course students will be able to purchase domain and install a Wordpress platform, create content for website and and learn to update, create social media pages and apps, manage business online marketing and reputation man-agement, and build strong SEO presence. Ask about the certificate program!
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Mar 18 - Apr 15 Wed
5pm - 9pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room LL4 15SPCA-014 Prerequisite :
Required Materials: Fee:
Keyboarding, knowledge of computers and Excel or equivalent. Bring a credit card if you don't have a url and hosting.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Computer Fundamentals- Windows 7 Intermediate
Description: Come join us as we continue to explore the computer and its capabilities. This class is a continuationof Computer Fundamentals with a focus on the Internet and email. Learn what can be accomplished utilizing email and the Internet. Explore the Google Play store and the Mircrosoft store..
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Mar 17 - Apr 7 Tue
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15SPCA-016 Required Materials: (Optional:Introduction to Computers 5th Edition $30.00)
Fee: $60
Computer Applications
Computer Fundamentals- Windows 8 Intermediate
Description: Come join us as we continue to explore the computer and its capabilities. This class is a continuation of Computer Fundamentals with a focus on the Internet and email. Learn what can be accomplished utilizing email and the Internet. Explore the Google Play store and the Microsoft store.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Mar 16 - Apr 20 No class Mar 23,
Apr 6
Mon
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15SPCA-015 Required Materials: (Optional:Introduction to Computers 5th edition $30.00)
Fee: $60
Computer Fundamentals- Windows 8 for Seniors
Description: No previous computer experience needed. Come join us a we explore the computer and its capabilities. This class is an introduction to the computer with an opportunity for students to get familiar with the operating system and Microsoft's Office. This class will be hands on with an introduction to email and internet. We will explore the world of comput-ers together with hands on exploration.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 12 - Mar 9\
No class Feb 16 9am - 11amMon Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15WCA-008 Required Materials: Book ($30)
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Workshops
Customer Service
Description: This course will introduce concepts essential to providing stellar customer service and tips to enhance your earning potential. Topics include: Knowing what customers really want, how to exceed customer expectations, improving your communication skills, deal-ing with the unhappy customer, and tips to advance your career. Join us for this informa-tive 3-hour workshop!
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 21 Wed
6pm - 9pm Misty Arneson Lincoln Room 118 15WCA-010
May 20 Wed
6pm - 9pm Misty Arneson Lincoln Room 118 15SPCA-019
July 22 Wed
6pm - 9pm Misty Arneson Lincoln Room 118 15SUCA-007 Fee: $30
BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS: E-Exploring Digital Reading Material
Description: Learn the basics of using your device to download books and other reading material. You will download materials from the free library's e-media collection. Be sure to bring your library card! This class will be geared toward beginners. More advanced users may also learn a thing or two. Bring your device (Nook, Kindle, Laptop etc.) and your questions!
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Feb 7 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-009
Mar 21 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-017
May 9 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-018
July 11 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SUCA-006 Fee: $25
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
GOOGLE Galore!
Description: Explore the wonderful world of GOOGLE. Learn to use the free apps GOOGLE has to offer. Establish a GMAIL account and use the options available.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Mar 28 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-022
July 9 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15SUCA-010 Fee: $25
Exploring Windows 8
Description: Got a new computer and it has Windows 8 on it? This newest version of Windows is more innovative than any other version. Come to this informative workshop to learn the "in's and out's" of this new and powerful operating system.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Feb 5 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-012
Mar 19 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pb Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-020
May 7 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-021
Jun 27 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15SUCA-008
July 23 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15SUCA-009 Fee: $25
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Organizing the Hard Drive
Description: Do you just save a file by clicking "save"? When it comes time to find it, you either can’t or you are searching through hundreds of file names looking for just the one you want? Come to this workshop and learn how to organize and set up your files in My Documents to make it easier to find them!
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 8 Thur
11am - 1pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-015 Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals or equivalent
Fee: $25
Workshops
Kindle Fire
Description: Learn how to maximize the possibilities and learn the basics of using your Kindle Fire, including navigating, browsing the Internet, downloading and using apps, and using your Kindle Fire as an E-reader. A demonstration of downloading materials from the free library’s e-media collection, such as e-books and digital music, will be included. This class will be geared toward beginners, but more advanced users may learn a thing or two. Bring your Kindle Fire and your questions!
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 22 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-013 Jan 24
Intermediate 9am - 11amSat Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-014
Mar 7 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-023 Mar 12
Intermediate 5:15pm - 7:15pmThur Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-024
Apr 23 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-025 Apr 25
Intermediate 9am - 11amSat Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-026
Jun 18 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 116 15SUCA-011 Jun 20
Intermediate 9am - 11amSat Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SUCA-012 Fee: $25
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Workshops
Learning the capabilities of your new iPad and iTunes
Description: This is a workshop to explore the capabilities and applications of the new iPad. Learn where to start, how to set it up, protecting your privacy, getting it on the Internet, using email, iTunes, using apps, photos, banking, shopping and more!!
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 8 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-016 Jan 10
Intermediate 9am - 11pmSat Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-017
Feb 21 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-018 Feb 26
Intermediate 5:15pm - 7:15pmThur Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-019
Apr 9 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-027 Apr 11
Intermediate 9am - 11amSat Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-028
Jun 11 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SUCA-013 Jun 13
Intermediate 9am - 11amSat Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SUCA-014 Fee: $25
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Overview of Apple (MAC) Computer
Description: Explore the Mac operating system and learn to manage your computer. Explore the many options that are available with Mac machines. Have your questions answered in this fun interactive workshop! You may bring your own device.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Feb 19 Thur
5:15pm - 7:15pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-022
May 16 Sat
9am - 11am Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 111 15SPCA-031 Fee: $25
Workshops
Microsoft Excel Quickstart 2010
Description: This instructor led course is designed for the beginning user who wants to become well-versed in Excel. Topics introduced include the Ribbon interface; entering and editing data; selecting cells and ranges; printing worksheets; creating formulas and functions; formatting cell contents; inserting and deleting columns, rows, and cells; charts; and more. INTERME-DIATE topics cover more complex skills than those presented inthe beginning course.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 20, 22 Tue & Thur
1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-020 Feb 3, 5
Intermediate Tue & Thur1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-021 Apr 7, 9 Tue & Thur
1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-029 Apr 21, 23
Intermediate Tue & Thur1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-030 Jun 23, 25 Tue & Thur
1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SUCA-015 July 14, 16
Intermediate Tue & Thur1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SUCA-016 Prerequisite :
Required Materials: Fee:
Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals and Excel or equivalent. Book ($20)
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Self-Paced Computer Classes
Description: Students work at their own pace, A qualified instructor is available to answer questions and to guide students during each session. See Pages 22-24 for topics offered. Com-pletion dates depend upon the amount of time the student is able to dedicate to his or her studies. Some courses require multiple sessions for completion.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 12 - Mar 9
No class Feb 16 Mon 11am - 1pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-023
Jan 12 - Mar 9
No class Feb 16 Mon 1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-024
Jan 12 - Mar 9
No class Feb 16 Mon 4pm - 6pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-025
Jan 12 - Mar 9
No class Feb 16 Mon 6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-026
Jan 14 - Mar 4 Wed 1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-027 Jan 14 - Mar 4 Wed 6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-028 Jan 15 - Mar 12 Thur 11am - 1pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15WCA-029 Mar 16 - May 13
No class Mar 23, Apr 6
Mon 11am - 1pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-032 Mar 16 - May 13
No class Mar 23, Apr 6
Mon 1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-033 Mar 16 - May 13
No class Mar 23, Apr 6
Mon 4pm - 6pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-034 Mar 16 - May 13
No class Mar 23, Apr 6
Mon 6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-035 Mar 18 - May 6 Wed 1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-036 Mar 18 - May 6 Wed 6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-037 Mar 19 - May 7 Thur 11am - 1pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SPCA-038 Jun 9 - July 28 Tue 4pm - 6pm Michelle Gasek Lincoln Room 110 15SUCA-017 Jun 9 - July 28 Tue 6pm - 8pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SUCA-018 Jun 10 - July 29 Wed 11am -1pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SUCA-019 Jun 10 - July 29 Wed 1pm - 3pm Cathy Manhart Lincoln Room 110 15SUCA-020
Fee: $120
Computer Applications Open Lab Schedule
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Microsoft Word and Excel Online 2010/2013
Description: Enroll to complete our popular self-paced computer classes online and learn Word or Excel from the comfort of your home. Please see course information under self-paced Microsoft Office course descriptions on pages 22 and 25. You will communi-cate via email with an instructor,
Dates Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 12 - Mar 6 Cathy Manhart Online 15WCA-030
Mar 16 - May 8 Cathy Manhart Online 15SPCA-039
Jun 8 - July 31 Cathy Manhart Online 15SUCA-021
Prerequisite : Required Materials: Fee:
Keyboarding,Computer Fundamentals, Windows or equivalent See book selection on page 25.
$120
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Microsoft Office
Some of these courses have multiple levels and will require more than
one session. We will offer many open-lab times to help the student
com-plete the course quicker.
Access
Description: Learn features and functions of Microsoft Access from beginning to advanced levels. Begin with basics of creating databases, tables and queries, progress to building reports and forms. Advanced features include data import/export, macros, and custom reports and forms.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($60), Flash Drive 1GB or larger
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals, Windows, Microsoft Excel (or equivalent) Fee: Included in Self-Paced Computer Class ($120)
Business Calculations/Ten-Key
Description: Become proficient computing business problems by taking this hands- on self- paced course. Topics covered include: rounding, estimating, discounts, markup, percent, payroll, investments, interest, and measurement.
This offering is a Self-Paced Class. Register for any Self-Paced Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($65)
Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic math
Fee: Included in Self-Paced Class ($120)
Excel
Description: Learn features and functions of Microsoft Excel, from beginning to advanced levels. Begin with basics of creating spreadsheets, use formulas and text, progress to formatting and graphics. Advanced features include data analysis, auditing & collaborating tools, and more.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($65), Flash Drive 1GB or larger
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals, Windows, Microsoft Word (or equivalent) Fee: Included in Self-Paced Computer Class ($120)
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Computers/Open Lab Schedule
Office Essentials
Description: This course provides an excellent overview of Microsoft Office Professional. Students are introduced to computer concepts, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Internet. This course is designed for the student who would like to get started learning computer applications.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($70), Flash Drive 1GB or larger Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals
Fee: Included in Self-Paced Computer Class ($120)
PowerPoint
Description: Learn features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint, from beginning to advanced levels. Begin with basics of creating presentations, use templates and clip art, incorporate sound, animation and charts. Advanced features include online presentations and collaboration.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($60), Flash Drive 1GB or larger
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals, Windows, Microsoft Word (or equivalent) Fee: Included in Self-Paced Computer Class ($120)
Publisher
Description: Learn features and functions of Microsoft Publisher, from beginning to advanced levels. Learn to design publications such as newsletters, by placing and aligning text and graph-ics. Have fun with the course while designing creative documents for home or business.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($50), Flash Drive 1GB or larger
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals, Windows, Microsoft Word (or equivalent) Fee: Included in Self-Paced Computer Class ($120)
QuickBooks Pro 2014
Description: In this self-paced instructor-assisted course, learn to use QuickBooks Pro to create cus-tomer files, prepare payroll, set up inventory and sales tax. Use estimates and time-tracking features, organize data using classes, make journal entries, and create custom reports.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($70) or Book with 120-day QuickBooks trial version ($80) Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals, Windows, Accounting I (or equivalent)
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Computers/Open Lab Schedule
Typing and Keyboarding for All Levels
Description: Learn to type, from beginning to advanced levels. Improve your keyboarding speed, accu-racy and skill.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: None Prerequisites None
Fee: Included in Self-Paced Computer Class ($120)
Windows 7
Description: In this course, you will explore Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. You will navigate the Desktop and practice your mouse skills. You will also launch programs from the Start menu and work with multitasking skills. Finally, you will create, edit, and save documents in Paint and WordPad. Students will learn file management; how files, folders, and drives are organized on the computer and work with Windows 7’s search tools and control panel. You will also organize files in folders and subfolders, move, delete and copy files and folders and more!
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($30)
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals (or equivalent) and skilled use of mouse Fee: Included in Self-Paced Computer Class ($120)
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Computers/Open Lab Schedule
Windows 8
Description: In this self-paced course, you will explore Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system. You will learn the basics so you can make the most of this operating system for both work and fun. You'll start by exploring how to move around within Windows 8 with the new Start screen, charms bar, and desktop. You'll find out how to manage apps and programs on the Start screen; and how to customize the Start screen and desktop areas. Finding files and folders on your Windows 8 system is easy, and you'll learn how, whether you're looking for files stored on your hard drive or on an external drive.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($30)
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals (or equivalent) and skilled use of mouse Fee: Included in Self-Paced Computer Class ($120)
Word
Description: Begin with basics of creating a variety of documents, from business letters to flyers, prog-ress to desktop publishing, create a newsletter, employee policy manual, work with headers and footers, build indexes and references, create a mail merge, and learn how to integrate Word with Excel.
This offering is a Self-Paced Computer Class. Register for any Self-Paced Computer Class listed on page 20
Required Materials: Book ($65), Flash Drive 1GB or larger
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals, Typing and Keyboarding, Windows (or equivalent)
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Online Computer Courses
ONLINE Microsoft Word 2010/2013
This course is provided online with regular feedback from an instructor. The Microsoft Word 2010/2013 program is required for this course. This course will appeal to all learners, from the computer novice to the learner who has computer experience. It covers the essential information that students need to become proficient in this computer program. Begin with basics of creating a variety of documents, from business letters to flyers, progress to desktop publishing, create a newsletter, an employee policy manual, work with headers and footers, build indexes and references, create a mail merge, and learn how to integrate Word with Excel. You will work at your own pace using an excellent hands-on textbook written for the adult learner providing you with very detailed step-by-step instructions. After registration, a student may come to the Community Education office at the Lincoln Center to pick up course materials and detailed instructions. Please call 281-5010 for additional information. For course number, please see page 21
Required Materials: MS Word 2010 Program, Book ($65)
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals Typing and Keyboarding, Windows (or equivalent)
Fee: $120
ONLINE Microsoft Excel 2010/2013
This course is provided online with regular feedback from an instructor. The Microsoft Excel 2010/2013 program is required for this course. This course will appeal to all learners, from the computer novice to the learner who has computer experience. It covers the essential information that students need to become proficient in this computer program. Learn features and functions of Microsoft Excel, from beginning to advanced levels. Begin with basics of creating spreadsheets, use formulas and text, progress to formatting and graphics. Advanced features include data analysis, auditing & collaborating tools, and more. You will work at your own pace using an excellent hands-on textbook written for the adult learner providing you with very detailed step-by-step instructions. After registration, a student may come to the Community Education office at the Lincoln Center to pick up course materials and detailed instructions.
Please call 281-5010 for additional information. For course number, please see page 21 Required Materials: MS Excel 2010 Program, Book ($65)
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals, Typing and Keyboarding, Windows (or equivalent)
Fee: $120
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Legal
Paralegal
One of our online educational partners, Midwest Paralegal Studies, offers this online
Paralegal Certificate Program. Learn about the law, prepare for career advancement or
even law school. The Paralegal Certificate Program is explained in this free online
infor-mational seminar: http://www.paralegalstudies.com/free_orientation.htm.
2015 Program Start Dates:
Thursday February 5 - Thursday March 19, 2015 15WCA-031 Thursday April 2 - Thursday May 14, 2015 15SPCA-040 Thursday June 4 - Thursday July 16, 2015 15SUCA-022
Paralegal Research $196
An overview of entry-level paralegal research and writing tools. All students will access
law resources online and at the local library, and write an office legal memo using legal
techniques and current rules of law applying the same to support a conclusion based
upon the IRAC reasoning technique. All work must be submitted online.
Paralegal Jurisprudence $196
An overview of the paralegal profession including many of the more popular entry-level
areas of legal specialization (family, corporate, probate, real estate and many others).
Select and pursue at least one specialty area and write a report for career development.
Each student will also be required to take weekly quizzes and a final exam online.
Paralegal Litigation $196
An overview of litigation and trial support used by entry level practicing paralegals. Visit
a local court system and investigate the procedures of pre-trial, trial, post-trial and
ap-peals. Make a presentation of the court visit and complete a selected deposition abstract
online.
Paralegal Management $196
An overview of the paralegal office manager at work. Network/mentor with an entry level,
practicing paralegal in the field and acquire information on the organization of law firms,
corporations and/or government legal departments in order to complete a presentation
for class.
Paralegal Career $196
An overview of paralegal job search/portfolio method will help you identify special legal
skills that are part of your unique niche in the paralegal market. Compose a 15-section
paralegal career portfolio and explore three job leads in a local law practice in order to
complete a class presentation.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Med Certify Classes: Open Labs and Online Classes Available
Description: This is a self-paced class in which students learn through computer modules in a classroom environment. The students must have computer knowledge. An instructor facilitates the class and is available for tutoring and assistance. Due to the self-paced nature of these labs, completion dates depend upon the amount of time the student is able to dedicate to his or her studies. Online students will have their workbooks audited periodically. This class will also help you prepare for the Phlebotomy Certification. See pages 29-31 for topics of-fered.
Topics Offered: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Medical Coding, Medical Bill-ing, and Medical Transcription, Phlebotomy Test Prep.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 12 Mar 9
No class Feb 16 Mon 2pm - 4pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-032 Jan 12 - Mar 9
No class Feb 16 Mon 6pm - 8pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-033 Jan 14 - Mar 4 Wed 2pm - 4pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-034 Jan 14 - Mar 4 Wed 6pm - 8pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-035 Mar 16 - May 18
No class Mar 23, Apr 6
Mon 2pm - 4pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SPCA-041 Mar 16 - May 18
No class Mar 23, Apr 6
Mon 6pm - 8pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SPCA-042 Mar 18 - May 6 Wed 2pm - 4pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SPCA-043 Mar 18 - May 6 Wed 6pm - 8pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SPCA-044 Jun 8 - July 27 Mon 2pm - 4pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SUCA-023 Jun 8 - July 27 Mon 6pm - 8pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SUCA-024 Jun 10 - July 29 Wed 2pm - 4pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SUCA-025 Jun 10 - July 29 Wed 6pm - 8pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SUCA-026
Jan 12 - Mar 6 **ONLINE** Brenda Segna **ONLINE** 15WCA-036
Mar 16 - May 8 **ONLINE** Brenda Segna **ONLINE** 15SPCA-045
Jun 8 - July 31 **ONLINE** Brenda Segna **ONLINE** 15SUCA-027
Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals (or equivalent) Required Materials: Appropriate book for respective class
Fee: $120
Medical
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Medical
Some of these courses have multiple levels and will require more than one
session. We try to offer many open-lab times to help the student complete
the course quicker.
Medical Terminology
Description: You will study the organization of the body while learning how prefixed and suffices are added to the basic word structure. You will also learn how to work with both specialist and case reports in this self-paced instructor assisted course.
This is a Self-Paced Med Certify Class. Register for any Self-Paced Med Certify Class on page 28
Required Materials: Book ($46)
Prerequisites: Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals
Fee: Included in Self-Paced Med Certify Class ($120)
Anatomy and Physiology
Description: In this self-paced instructor assisted course, explore various systems of the human body and how they function.
This is a Self-Paced Med Certify Class. Register for any Self-Paced Med Certify Class on page 28
Required Materials: Book ($85)
Prerequisites: Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals, Medical Terminology Fee: Included in Self-Paced Med Certify Class ($120)
Pathophysiology
Description: You will explore common human ailments beginning with childhood diseases and disor-ders and finishing with mental disordisor-ders and trauma.This is a self-paced instructor assisted course.
This is a Self-Paced Med Certify Class. Register for any Self-Paced Med Certify Class on page 28
Required Materials: Book ($107)
Prerequisites: Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals, Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Medical
Medical Coding
Description: In this self-paced instructor assisted course, learn medical coding, CPT, medicine, ICD 10CM, and third-party reimbursement.
This is a Self-Paced Med Certify Class. Register for any Self-Paced Med Certify Class on page 28
Required Materials: Book ($118), ICD-10 Coding Kit ($299)
Prerequisites: Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals, Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology
Fee: Included in Self-Paced Med Certify Class ($120)
Medical Coding – Advanced
Description: In this self-paced instructor assisted course, learn coding for radiology, pathology/lab, anes-thesia, and different systems within the human body. This course will help you review basic coding and prepare for the medical coding certification exam.
This is a Self-Paced Med Certify Class. Register for any Self-Paced Med Certify Class on page 28
Required Materials: Book $(108) Prerequisites: Medical Coding
Fee: Included in Self-Paced Med Certify Class ($120)
Medical Billing and Reimbursement
Description: In this self-paced instructor assisted course, learn to file paperwork with insurance compa-nies, while maintaining documentation and medical records. Level 2 will cover billing and Medicade, Medicare, TRICARE, CHAMPVA and Worker's Comp.
This is a Self-Paced Med Certify Class. Register for any Self-Paced Med Certify Class on page 28.
Required Materials: Book ($96)
Prerequisites: Medical Coding- Advanced
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Medical
Medical Transcription – Essentials
Description: In this self-paced instructor assisted course, learn advanced word processing tech-niques while practicing exercises for different types of medical practices, including: cardiology, trauma, gastroenterology, internal medicine, medical imagaging and more.
This is a Self-Paced Med Certify Class. Register for any Self-Paced Med Certify Class on page 28
Required Materials: Book ($90)
Prerequisites: Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals, Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology
Fee: Included in Self-Paced Med Certify Class ($120)
Medical Transcription – Advanced
Description: In this self-paced instructor lead course, learn advanced word processing techniques while practicing exercises for different types of medical practices, inclduing: cardiology, trauma, gastroenterology, internal medicine, medical imagaging and more.
This is a Self-Paced Med Certify Class. Register for any Self-Paced Med Certify Class on page 28.
Required Materials: Book ($85)
Prerequisites: Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals, Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Medical
ECG
Description: Students will learn how to perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating cardiovascular problems in patients. Common duties would include explaining procedures to patients, monitoring patients' blood pressure and positioning patients. This is a certificate program. Please call 281-5003 for more information on additional courses.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 6 - Mar 26 Tue & Thur
5pm - 9pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-038 Mar 31 - Jun 18 Tue & Thur
5pm - 9pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SPCA-047 Jun 16 - Oct 1
No class in August Tue & Thur5pm - 9pm Brenda Segna Lincoln Room B4 15SUCA-028 Required Materials: Book ($70) Completed background check, drug screen and current TB
test
Prerequisites: Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals Fee: $700
CNA
Description: This Certified Nursing Assistant course presents facts and skills to prepare students to enter the medical profession with a greater understanding of a wide range of physical, psycho-logical, social, and spiritual issues. Students will be required to participate in an additional 30-35 hours of clinical time. CPR training will be offered as an optional class. Ask about our new CNA Certificate Program! Students will be required to produce a background check which is available at the Police Station 220 N. 27th and take a drug test which can be obtained at Community Solutions 207 N. Broadway Suite #110, 896-4912 to participate in clinical.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 13 - Feb 26
CPR Jan 21 5:30pm - 8:30pmTue & Thur Bobbi Cox Lincoln Room B1 15WCA-037 Mar 17 - Apr 30
CPR Apr 1 5:30pm - 8:30pmTue & Thur Bobbi Cox Lincoln Room B1 15SPCA-046 Required Materials: Completed background check, MMR, drug screening and current TB
test
Fee: $483 (includes book and testing fee), $25 drug testing (students must have an ID and bring list of prescriptions currently taking for the drug test), $5 background check fee. Current TB, Flu Shot and MMR. Stu-dents must bring these documents to the first class. CPR/First Aid class $55 paid to instructor.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Medical
Fundamentals of Dental Assisting
Description: This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a Dental Assistant in den-tistry and its specialties, including private practice, hospitals, public clinics, and other dental care delivery settings. Theoretical skills are attained in conjunction with supervised clinical experiences. Clinical experience will be provided at various dental offices throughout the Bill-ings area. Students will be required to produce a background check which is available at the Police Station 220 N. 27th and take a drug test which can be obtained at Community Solu-tions 207 N. Broadway Suite #110, 896-4912 to participate in clinical. There are additional courses to take that are a part of the program. See Barb in Lincoln Room 107.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 12 - May 13 No class Feb 16, Mar 23,
Apr 6
Mon & Wed
6pm - 8pm Scott Manhart, DDS, M.SJim Johnson, DDS . Lincoln Room 111 15WCA-039
Required Materials: Completed background check, drug screen and current TB test Fee: $635 (includes books) $35 to be paid to instructor for CPR,
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Medical Assistant
Description: Our Medical Assistant program provides students with practical hands-on training and education in pharmacology, laboratory procedures, medical law, patient care, and the health sciences, which makes them capable of filling a diverse range of duties in the healthcare industry. Program is in partnership with St. Vincent Healthcare, Billings Clinic, Riverstone and Shiloh Medical Clinics. (Students will be required to produce a background check which is available at the Police Station 220 N. 27th and take a drug test which can be obtained at Community Solutions 207 N. Broadway Suite #110, 896-4912).There are multiple start dates: Jan 6, Mar 5, Apr 21 and June 9. Call 281-5010 for more information.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 6
2015-Jan 6, 2016 Tue & Thur 5pm - 9pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-040 Prerequisites: Completed background check, drug screening, current TB and MMR test,
Flu Shot, keyboarding and Computer Fundamentals Fee: $3,700 (includes books)
$25 drug testing (students must have an ID and bring list of prescriptions currently taking for the drug test), MMR,TB test, $5 background check fee. Students must bring these documents to the first class. CPR/First Aid class $55 paid to instructor.
Medical
Medical Assistant Online
Description: If you are currently working as a MA and want to get your CMA with the NCCA then this class is for you. The program is in partnership with St. Vincent Healthcare, Billings Clinic, Riverstone Health and Shiloh Health Clinics. (Students will be required to produce a back-ground check which is available at the Police Station 220 N. 27th and take a drug test which can be obtained at Community Solutions 207 N. Broadway Suite #110, 896-4912). There are multiple start dates: Jan 6, Mar 5, Apr 21 and June 9. Call 281-5010 for more
infor-mation.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 6
2015-Jan 6, 2016 Tue & Thur 5pm - 9pm Brenda Segna, CMA Desiree Cavan, RN
Online 15WCA-040A
Prerequisites: Completed background check, drug screening, current TB and MMR test, Flu Shot, keyboarding and Computer Fundamentals
Fee: $3,700 (includes books)
$25 drug testing (students must have an ID and bring list of prescriptions currently taking for the drug test), MMR,TB test, $5 background check fee. Students must bring these documents to the first class. CPR/First Aid class $55 paid to instructor.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Medical Resume
Description: Healthcare is a broad job market with demands for many levels of various skills. By carefully targeting resumes for specific jobs, you can greatly improve your chances of getting noticed in the medical job market. This class will teach you how to create a resume focused on the healthcare industry.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 12, 19 Mon
6pm - 8pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-041 Mar 16, 30
No class Mar 23 6pm - 8pmMon Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15SPCA-048
Jun 8, 15 Mon
6pm - 8pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15SUCA-029 Required Materials: None
Prerequisites: Keyboarding and Computer Fundamentals Fee: $30
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Phlebotomy
Description: Learn to draw blood and the proper procedures for obtaining and identifying patient informa-tion. You will be trained to apply for certification with national and state registry. (Students will be required to produce a background check which is available at the Police Station 220 N. 27th and take a drug test which can be obtained at Community Solutions 207 N. Broad-way Suite #110, 896-4912, to participate in clinical). Ask about our National Phlebotomy Certificate Program to participate in the Billings Clinic or St. Vincent internship! Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 12 - Mar 9 No class Feb 16
CPR Jan 21
Mon & Wed
6pm - 8pm Marlys PetersonSue Carter Lincoln Room B1 15WCA-042 Mar 16 - May 13
No class Mar 23, Apr 6 CPR Apr 1
Mon & Wed
6pm - 8pm Marlys PetersonSue Carter Lincoln Room B1 15SPCA-049 Jun 8 - July 29
CPR TBA Mon & Wed6pm - 8pm Marlys PetersonSue Carter Lincoln Room B1 15SUCA-030 Required Materials: Completed background check, drug screening, MMR and current TB
test
Fee: $442 (includes book), CPR/First Aid class $55 paid to instructor, $25 drug testing (students must have an ID and bring list of prescriptions currently taking for the drug test), $5 background check fee.
Winter/Spring/Summer 2015
Point of Care
Description: Students will learn how to record vital signs like temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure, measure height and weight, prepare the examination room to be ready for the physician to examine the patient, perform different modes of electrocardiography like 12 lead ekg, or an ekg on a dextrocardiac individual, phlebotomy, point of care testing, IV's, wound care, range of motion exercises, gait techniques, patient protection and positioning. This is a certificate program. Please call 281-5003 for more information.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 6- May 28 Tue & Thur
5pm - 9pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-043 Jun 9- Nov 26 Tue & Thur
5pm - 9pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15SPCA-050
Required Materials: Book ($100) Completed background check, drug screen and current TB test Prerquisites: Keyboarding, Computer Fundamentals
Fee: $1200
Vitals
Description: Students will join our Medical Assistant class to learn how to take medical histories, record vital signs, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations and O2. Learn normal ranges and what to look for when a patient is in distress. Students will also prepare for the National Phlebotomy test.
Dates Weekday/Time Instructor Location Course Code
Jan 13 - Mar 5 Tue & Thur
6pm - 9pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15WCA-044 Mar 10 - Apr 30 Tue & Thur
6pm - 9pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15SPCA-051 Jun 2 - July 23 Tue & Thur
6pm - 9pm Brenda Segna, CMA Lincoln Room B4 15SUCA-031 Required Materials: None
Fee: $120
