2014 Community Enrichment FALL Classes

2014
Community
Enrichment
FALL
Classes
Located at
The Sanilac
Career Center
175 E Aitken Rd
Peck, MI 48466
810-648-4700, ext 4266
NOTE: IMPORTANT CHANGE!! Tuition for classes must be paid one week prior to
the start of class. Registrations will not be complete until tuition is paid. Please contact us
if you need special arrangements.
We now accept Credit and Debit Cards
Visa, MasterCard and Discover
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the latest information on classes as well as early notification as new classes are added!
Check us out on the web
www.sanilac.k12.mi.us
(Under the Professional
Development tab)
Photoshop Elements - Organizational Element
$25
Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (2 weeks)
October 6 & 13
Learn about the organizational portion of the Adobe Photoshop Elements 11
program. Get your pictures and projects organized so you can access them quicker and be
more productive.
Going Digital
$45, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (4 weeks)
September 16 - October 7
Do you have a digital camera that does really cool things but you need help? Come spend some time with an
expert who can have you taking professional, fun, artistic pictures in no time.
Be sure to bring your digital camera with you.
Photoshop and More
$125, Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (8 weeks)
October 14 - December 2
Enhance your digital photos, restore old family pictures or just print with confidence using these professional
photo editing tools. Get the most out of digital imaging by learning Adobe Photoshop Elements 11. This is
an easy-to-learn, easy-to-use version that is very user-friendly!
Preserve Your Pictures
$20, Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
November 3
Students will learn how to upload photos and documents, print them, and save their photos and documents in
various formats. Bring memory card with photos to scan and a CD or USB flash drive.
Oil Painting: Bob
Ross Style
Instructor: Tracy Stokes
$48 (supplies not included)
$58 (includes 16 x 20 canvas
&
painting supplies)
Mondays, 4:30 - 8:30 pm;
Each class is independent
Classes held: Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8
(Cost is per class and Due In Advance)
No experience or “talent” is required, just a desire to
paint. This painting class teaches the wet-on-wet method of oil painting. Paintings are completed in one session. Students must bring baby wipes, paper towel, &
a box to bring home their painting.
Call to get your name on the list to
see what will be painted each month.
Sign Language
Instructor: Tammy Messing
$125 + book,
Tuesdays
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sept 16 - Nov 18; (10 weeks)
Class held at:
Sandusky Elementary School
Learn the basics skills of sign
language including introducing
yourself, beginning a conversation, hand shapes, the alphabet,
and asking and answering
questions. Also learn signs for
items around the house like
clothing, colors, and more.
Yoga
Instructor: Susan Daves
$50, Wednesday, 6 00 - 7:00 pm
Sept 17 - Nov 5; (8 weeks)
Come stretch yourself with us! You will learn the basics of yoga to help get
you up and going in this short eight-week beginning yoga class! You’ll feel better,
have better posture, and get in shape.
Kundalini Yoga
Instructor: Susan Daves
$50, Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Sept 17 - Nov 5; (8 weeks)
Come enjoy this meditative and physical discipline that uses the mind, senses and body to refresh and
energize. Some mantra is involved. This is a Yoga of awareness.
Welding
Instructor: Dennis
Paschke
$175 (includes supplies )
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00-9:00 pm, (20 hours)
September 9 - 23
This class is for entry-level positions in welding and for
the experienced welder. Students may choose to specialize in any area of welding. Skill areas include oxyacetylene welding, cutting and brazing, arc welding, MIG and
TIG welding.
Certified Welding
Instructor Dennis Paschke
$1900; 120 hours
Mon - Thurs; 3:30-6:30 pm Or 6:30 - 9:30 pm
September 29 - December 11
Test dates will be December 13 & 14
Our certified welding class prepares students to become
certified in one area in both vertical and overhead positions. Students prepare to take an in-house certification
following standards and guidelines from the American
Welding Society. Certification is available in either Mig,
Tig or Arc Welding.
90% attendance is required for certification.
It is strongly recommended that students have some
prior experience in welding or have taken the Welding Basics class prior to taking the certification class.
Automotive: Electrical System
State of MI-Certification Preparation
Instructor: Joe Price
$500 - Tuition
$75 - Textbook
Mondays, 5 - 9 pm (5 weeks)
Sept 15 - Oct 13
Students will learn basic electrical concepts and be
exposed to starting and charging system operation as
well as diagnosis and repair. This is a fast-paced
course with a lot of information covered in a short
term. After 5 weeks, students will be prepared to take
and pass the State Certification test in Electrical.
Automotive: Brakes
State of MI Certification Preparation
Instructor: Joe Price
$400 - Tuition
$75 - Textbook
Mondays, 5 - 9 pm (5 weeks)
Oct 20 - Nov 17
Students will learn the
Brakes and Braking System
for vehicles. This is a fastpaced course. After this
class, students will be prepared to take and pass the
State of Michigan Certification test for the Brakes and
the Braking System.
Line Dancing Lessons
Instructor: Carole Daugherty
Thursdays, Sept 25 - Oct 30 (6 weeks)
Basics:
6:30 - 8:00 pm $8.00 per session
Beyond Basics: 7:30 - 9:00 pm $8.00 per session
Both classes:
6:30 - 9:00 pm $12.00 per session
Learn the basics to Country Line Dancing. This class will start you out at the beginning of each dance with
easy steps that you can build on each week. Don’t worry if you miss one, you will be able to catch up in no
time! Soon you will be dancing like the pros. A great form of exercise!
Pay in Advance & Save
6 wks - $40 (Both Classes - $64)
NOTE: Basic Class has slower paced line
dances for beginners.
Beyond Basic is a faster pace
Mahjong Basics
$30 Call for dates (4 weeks)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Simone Lawrence
Learn the strategies involved in the thought-filled game of Mahjong. Join the class as individual or bring your own
team of four. Students will need to have league cards (approximately $9) If you have your own tile set, bring it
along. This class is great for stimulating your mind! Come join the fun. Register early to save your place.
Pharmacy Technician Program
$1,199 (includes books)
Instructor: TBA
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Oct 21 - Dec 11
6:00 - 9:30 pm
50 hrs + 60 Clinical hrs
This comprehensive 50 hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician
in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification
Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history
of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and
measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and
brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on labs, students will review dosage
calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding,
dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parental nutrition
(TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.
Clinical Medical Assistant Program
$2,599 (includes books)
Instructor: TBA
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
Oct 7 - Jan 22
6:00 - 9:30 pm
140 hrs + 160 Clinical hrs
This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of
a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine
laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will
review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs and a
clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. To be eligible for the clinical rotation, students must
successfully complete the 140 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other
requirements.
Note: Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer
Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.
Dental Assistant Program
$1,199 (includes books)
Instructor: TBA
Mondays and Wednesdays
Oct 13 - Dec 10
6:00 - 9:30 pm
60 hours
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice. This course covers the following key areas and topics – Administrative Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal
aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines. Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent
teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for
students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program.
Phlebotomy Technician Program
$1,799 (includes books)
Instructor: TBA
Mondays and Wednesdays
Sept 15 - Dec 17
6:00 - 9:30 pm
90 hours
This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the
purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop
comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology,
anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.
*Note: This program does not include the arranging of a free clinical rotation on behalf of students.
Although not required to work as a Phlebotomy Technician, students that wish to pursue a clinical
rotation should contact local health care organizations to arrange their personal clinical schedule.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
$900 (includes tuition, book & clinical hours)
The Certified Nurse Aide program is a 10 week course,
which includes 8 weeks of class work and 16 hours of
clinical work at a medical care facility. Students learn
basic health care procedures including pulse rates, taking
temperatures, respiration, blood pressure, and patient care.
This program will prepare students to take the State test.
Next classes
Tues & Wed
Sept 16 - Nov 12
4:30 - 8:30 pm
Thursday
Sept 18 - Dec 11
3:00 - 7:30 pm & 3:00 - 9:00 pm
American Heart CPR &
First Aid
Instructor: Pat Beauchamp
$60, Evening classes
scheduled based on enrollment
This CPR class is an American Heart Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers & Heartsaver First Aid
training, including AED training. This class will cover
adult, infant, and child CPR/AED, and first aid. Learn
to identify when CPR is necessary, how to administer
it, the CAB's of emergency care, and practice on the
CPR mannequin.
BLS training is also available –ask for details.
Medical Administrative Assistant
$250 + books
Instructor: Alanna DeBono
Wednesdays, September 17- December 10 (12 weeks)
4:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn the different rolls of a Medical Administrative Assistant in the hospital and ambulatory care settings. Students
will learn the attributes that the Medical Administrative Assistant should strive to develop, the members of the health
care team and their roles, techniques to help you communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and families,
HIPAA compliance, patient confidentiality, the basics of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook, telephone etiquette,
basic ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding, career development and life skills.
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association
(NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national examination.
Medical Billing
Instructor: Deb Sherman
$225 + books
Thursdays, Sept 18 - Nov 20
5:30 - 9:30 pm; (10 weeks)
Understanding Health Insurance and the guide to billing and reimbursement is all
covered in this 10 week course. The objectives are to introduce information about
major insurance programs, provide basic knowledge of national diagnosis and procedure coding systems, and simplify the process of completing claims.
ICD-10 Medical Coding
Instructor: Deb Sherman
$225 + books
Tuesdays, Sept 16 - Nov 18
5:30 - 9:30 pm; (10 weeks)
ICD-10 is expected to be implemented soon. Deb has
taken the American Health Information Management
Train- the-Trainer and became a Certified ICD-10
trainer. This class will teach ICD-10 Diagnosis coding
used in both hospital and physician offices.
National Certification is available for students completing the Billing and Coding courses.
Medical Terminology
Instructor: Deb Sherman
$225 + books Mondays, (10 weeks)
Sept 15 - Nov 17 5:30 - 9:30 pm
This class is designed to teach students easy
ways to apply prefixes, learn how to correctly
pronounce medical terms, and remember
roots and suffixes. Learn how the parts of the
terms combine to form medical terms.
Coming this Fall!!! - We are looking into online internship opportunities for Medical Coding and Billing. These classes would be self paced and optional for past and present students to gain experience and exposure to many different medical coding scenarios. This will be a great addition to your resume.
Please call to get your name on the list to be contacted when the new classes are ready to go.
Computers for Beginners
Instructor: Pam Smith
Are you new to using computers? Do you wonder what people mean when they say the
Cloud, Windows, browser, ISP, etc.? Perhaps you would just like to know more about
how computers work? When it comes to learning the basics, Computers for Beginners has
it covered. Come for one class or all.
Please bring a USB flash drive for to save your work for all computer classes.
** Two hour classes **
Sept 24
$12 each
Wednesdays
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Getting to know your computer:
Students will learn the different computer parts, basics of the Windows operating system
including opening programs and how to get around on their computer.
Oct 1
Learning to use Windows including Windows 8:
Students will learn how to access programs, create and organizing files, move files by
dragging and dropping, and how to save your work.
Oct 8
Accessing the Internet and understanding Email:
Students will learn how to set up their internet browser, “surf the net”, how to use Search
Engines, and safe guarding their computer from viruses. Students will also learn how to
create emails and how to add and save attachments in their emails.
Oct 15
Understanding Files and Folders
Students will learn to create files and place them in folders, find and print files, save and retrieve files.
Basic Microsoft
Word 2010
Instructor: Meagan Green
$45 Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
October 15 - 29 (3 weeks)
Take your word processing skills to
a new level. The basics of word
will be briefly discussed. Students
will learn to format documents and
prepare documents for presentation.
Students will also learn to use word
for research and mail merge.
Basic Microsoft
Excel 2010
Instructor: Meagan Green
$45 Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
September 17-October 8 (4 weeks)
Are you confused about Excel?
Learn the basic about managing
columns, rows and formats. Students will also learn about basic
formulas, functions, and charts.
Some advanced functions will be
covered, also .
Resume
Skillbuilder
Instructor: Meagan Green
$15 Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
November 5 (1 week)
This course will cover the importance of a resume, appropriate
formatting, developing content,
and developing a cover letter.
Students will complete a resume
so bring the information needed
and a flash drive to save to.
QuickBooks Pro 2013
$175+$80(book)
Instructor: Meagan Green
Thursdays, Sept 18 - Nov 20; (10 weeks)
5:30-8:30 pm
Learn to work with customer/vendor transactions, create a set of books for a company,
deal with physical and selling inventory, use QuickBooks for payroll, do their banking
with QuickBooks, and much more. This course is a self-paced approach.
(140 day student software included).
Students will have the option of taking a Certification Exam to become a “Certified QuickBooks User” for a
small additional cost.
Reiki
Instructor: Tracy Chalcraft
Reiki is a form of hands-on, natural healing that uses universal life force energy.
It is not meant to take the place of a physician’s treatment, but instead to work
with it. Reiki is an alternative therapy for holistic health with benefits including
stress reduction and relaxation which help the body heal. This is not a religion
and does not interfere with any religious practices or beliefs. This technique is
used in the Cleveland Clinic and St John’s Hospital. In Level I, students will learn
the techniques of Reiki. Upon completion of this class, students will be issued a
certificate and be able to perform Reiki on themselves and others.
Level I
Level II
Level III
$ 75
$ 75
$350
Thursday, September 4 OR December 4
Thursday, October 9
Thursday, November 6
5:00 - 9:00 pm
5:00 - 9:00 pm
5:00 - 9:00 pm
SAVE $50! Register for all three levels by September 21 and pay only $450
NEW ONLINE CLASSES!
Don’t have high-speed internet to take online classes? Don’t let that stop you. Students are welcome to use
the Career Center computers during designated hours to complete their class assignments. Classes have
online instructor support and all books and supplies are included in the cost. Students are given 6 months to
complete the programs with an extension if needed. Most finish within 4 - 6 months. For additional information, contact Sanilac Career Center at 810-648-4700, Ext 4266 or email [email protected].
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Health Ed Today courses include:
24 hour a day instructor support & course mentors
engaging labs, student exercises and course videos
all textbooks, workbooks and student materials
a new “Secure Student Website” – including career resources & other training
national certification exam options for most classes
certain programs include clinical externships!
Pharmacy Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,299
Clinical Medical Assistant Program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $2,499
Dental Assisting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,299
EKG Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,299
Electronic Health Record Management Program - - - - - - $1,299
Phlebotomy Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,299
Medical Billing & Coding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,399
Medical Coding ICD-10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 999
Medical Administrative Assistant - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,299
Dialysis Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,299
Medical Terminology - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 499
ECG / EKG Course for Nurses- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 699
Visit us online at www.healthedtoday.com/sanilaccareercenter to experience a Course Demo and to learn
more about these exciting new courses!!
Additional Online Classes
More online class options are available. These include Business Management, Marketing, IT Software
Paralegal Professional, and Web Development, . Visit www.myedtoday.com/sanilac for a complete list of
classes offered and course information.
New Classes!!
Winter Vegetable Growing
Instructor: Kirk Forsyth
$30
Thursdays, September 18 - October 9 (4 weeks)
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Would you like to have fresh vegetables during those long winter months? Learn
how to plant and take care of vegetables in your home. These classes will go over
the basic information you need to get started. Students will be starting their own
plants and getting a head start on having fresh winter vegetables. The seeds will
be supplied. Students will learn the best type of containers and soil to bring for the
remaining classes. This is a “hands on” class. Be prepared to get your hands
dirty!
For more information contact us
Jill Western
Phone: 810-648-4700, ext. 4209
Fax: 810-648-4834
E-mail: [email protected]
Mary Fraley
Phone: 810-648-4700, ext. 4266
Fax: 810-648-4834
Email: [email protected]
REGISTER BY PHONE OR WALK –IN
Sanilac Career Center 810-648-4700, ext. 4266 or 4209.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS ONE
WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE!
Now accepting
Debit and
Credit Cards!
Book Prices subject to change!
Refund & Cancellation Policy
100% refund before the start of the class. If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be issued. Once classes have begun a refund is only available immediately after the first class session is held.
Financial Aid may be available thru
Michigan Works 810-648-5800
Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Sanilac Intermediate School District that no person shall, on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, handicap, age,
height, weight, marital status or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during programs, activities, and employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Emma Navarro, Special Education Director, 46 North Jackson Street, Sandusky,
MI 48471, (810) 648-2200.
Community Education Fall Classes - 2014
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