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1 SUMMER2015 Medical Assisting Featured Program NURSING Physical Therapist Assistant community c TM ollege Serving Surry and Yadkin Counties

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3 SUCCESS CREATING SUMMER2015 IN SURRY AND YADKIN COUNTIES In The Spotlight New Articulation Agreement Streamlines RN to BSN Medical Assisting Profession is Booming Medical Office Administration: No Needles Required Physical Therapist Assistants Experience Gratifying Work PTA Program: Exciting Part of the Medical Field Continuing Education Summer Schedule A-Z Curriculum Programs page 2 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 22 Cover Image: Students at Surry Community College can complete the Registered Nurse program and then easily transfer to any of the 11 colleges in the University of North Carolina System that offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. At Surry, students can complete studies leading to jobs as Nurse Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses. Top Inset: The demand for Medical Assistants is on the rise, and Surry Community College offers a two-year degree in this field. Bottom Inset: Jobs as Physical Therapist Assistants are rewarding and lucrative for Surry Community College graduates. M community c TM ollege Serving Surry and Yadkin Counties (336) The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development to a diverse population through excellence in teaching, learning, and service. Creating Success is published three times a year by Surry Community College, 630 S. Main Street, Dobson, NC ,640 copies of this public document were printed at $0.17 per copy.

4 New Articulation Agreement Streamlines RN to BSN Surry Community College Nursing students train in a simulation lab purchased through a Golden Leaf Foundation grant. The lab consists of three high fidelity patient simulators as well as 15 other simulation manikins. Each manikin has the ability to make lung sounds, heart sounds and bowel sounds. The high fidelity manikins also have the capabilities to sense when nasal cannulas are placed in their noses for oxygen administration or when students administer intravenous medication. Student Lee Ann Muller performs a physical assessment on the patient while student Adrian Billings obtains a set of vital signs by using the touch screen monitors. 2 Students at Surry Community College can complete the RN program and then easily transfer to any of the 11 colleges in the UNC System that offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs due to a supplemental transfer agreement that goes into effect fall Students can earn their RN, and then work as a nurse while finishing their BSN, said Dr. Yvonne Johnson, Associate Dean of Health Sciences at Surry Community College. The State Board of Community Colleges and the UNC Board of Governors signed a uniform articulation agreement in February specifically for nursing, which provides seamless education pathways for students wishing to pursue advanced nursing degrees. In the process, the agreement helps address the needs of both employees and employers by building a pipeline of skilled, talented citizens for promising careers. A report published in 2010 by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Institute of Medicine recommended increasing the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80 percent by 2020 to meet the evolving demands of the health care industry. The articulation agreement creates uniform requirements for students moving between North Carolina s two public higher education systems and will help students shorten the time to degree completion and eliminate the need for multiple agreements between institutions. Prior to the agreement, students could apply to multiple RN-BSN programs, and each school might have different requirements that effectively excluded students from applying or required students to take additional or duplicative courses. High school students can get a head start on a career as Nurse Aides or take care of prerequisites to enter the Nursing program at Surry Community College. Juniors and seniors can complete the Nurse Aide program tuition free while still in high school through the dual enrollment program called Career and College Promise. Nurse Aides are the eyes and ears of nursing. They are with the patients more than anyone, said Debbie Cave, RN, Program Director for Nurse Aide (CNA) and Related Programs at SCC. Students who complete Surry s Nurse Aide program have a huge potential for employment because of an increasing need for qualified employees. Nurse Aides work in a variety of healthcare settings such as long-term care, assisted living, home health, hospice, hospitals, and private duty, Cave said. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the number of Nurse Aides is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Due to the growing elderly population, many Nurse Aides will be needed in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. The Nurse Aide certification is required to enter the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. Students must also be listed on the NC Health Care Personnel Registry website as Nurse Aides who have passed the statewide exam. The LPN diploma at Surry Community College takes one-year to complete. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), which is required for practice as an LPN. Nursing Salary Breakdown* Nurse Aides: $11.97 per hour or $24,890 per year Practical Nurses: $20.15 per hour or $41,920 per year Registered Nurses $31.84 per hour or $66,220 per year *Salaries may vary for reasons including, but not limited, to years of experience, place of employment and specific occupations within each industry. Figures taken from Onet.com.

5 Student David Kiger is demonstrating professional interdisciplinary communication by calling to inform the doctor of abnormal physical assessment findings and abnormal lab results. He is also asking the doctor for any further patient orders. Also pictured are students Amber Bingman and Colleen Welborn. The Surry LPN program surpasses both state and national averages for graduates who are successful on their licensure exam the first time taken. Students of Surry s Practical Nursing program have a three-year average pass rate on NCLEX-PN of 100 percent. This can be compared with a three-year national pass rate of 84 percent and a three-year pass rate for North Carolina of 80 percent. Students who are already Licensed Practical Nurses can do the evening option LPN-ADN program to earn their associate s degree. Graduates of the ADN or LPN-ADN are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). The Associate Degree program including LPN-ADN at Surry Community College surpasses the average pass rates on the NCLEX-RN in North Carolina and the nation. Surry graduates have a three-year average pass rate of 90 percent, compared with a three-year pass rate of 85 percent in the nation and 81 percent in North Carolina. With the Affordable Health Care Act implementation and recent data figures showing that this region is going to have a shortage of physicians, nurses will be seen taking on a larger role in health care, and this will especially be true for advanced practice nurses, Johnson said. Employment opportunities for nurses are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities. There s just a wide range of areas where nurses can practice, Johnson said. Part of the beauty of nursing is there are so many different areas of practice that nurses can challenge themselves throughout their careers by transitioning to direct patient care, care coordination, administration or research. The field is wide open. Nursing education is also a talent area that is needed in the region. There is much diversity in the types and areas of nursing. Each area offers differing work schedules and some even afford flexible scheduling. The admission process for nursing is based on a competitive point system that can be viewed on. The TEAS test is required along with a minimum GPA of 2.5 for college classes or 3.0 for high school classes. There is no longer a waiting list each student has an equal chance of being admitted each fall, Johnson said. The Nursing programs (LPN, LPN-ADN and ADN) at Surry Community College have received full approval from the NC Board of Nursing, which means that SCC is in good academic standing offering a rigorous program where students are being educated appropriately to meet requirements for the national licensure exam, Johnson explained. For more information about any of the Nursing programs at SCC, contact Dr. Yvonne Johnson at (336) or johnsony@surry. edu. Students Kevin Wells, Kim Boyles and Lee Ann Muller are collaborating on the physical assessment findings of the patient and discussing a possible patient diagnosis. Student Jessica Atkinson is doing a physical assessment on the patient, while student Stephanie Morgan is assessing the vital signs on the monitor TEAS Test Schedule Fall 2016 ADN March 3, 2016, and June 2, 2016 Spring 2017 PN and LPN-ADN - June 23, 2016, and September 22, 2016 To learn about Surry s other Medical Programs, go to Pages 17-18: Nurse Aide (CNA I and II) page 17 Phlebotomy I page 17 Pharmacy Technician page 17 Medical Coding and Billing page 17 Sports Medicine (NEW) page 18 3

6 Medical Assisting Profession is Booming 4 Student Jennifer Pyles takes student Brooklyn Tucker s blood pressure during a Medical Assisting class at Surry Community College. The demand for medical assistants is expected to grow 29 percent between , according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Medical assistants are trained to do basic things such as checking in the patient, obtaining patient history, performing certain diagnostic tests, giving injections and drawing blood, said Carol Roberts, Director of the Medical Assisting program at Surry Community College. Medical assistants can work on both the clinical and office side. They can operate all aspects of the office. The medical assistant is perfectly suited for a physician s office. Kala Haynes, a May 2014 graduate of Surry Community College, knows firsthand the growing need for medical assistants. She participated in the college graduation ceremony last year on May 15, knowing that her first day on the job as a medical assistant at Harmony Medical Care, Harmony, N.C., would be May 20. She received her certification in June after taking the national exam. I use more clinical skills with my job, Haynes said. That s more of my thing. I like working with the patients and conducting different types of tests. I also do medical coding, insurance, and do outgoing patient appointment scheduling along with referrals. On the job, Haynes has been trained to do X-rays. I do the same thing as an X-ray tech would do. I take X-rays and send them to the radiologist. I also do blood draws, monitor Coumadin patients, and assist with CDL physicals. I stay busy that s for sure. I love it. I am really happy with my career choice. No two days are ever the same. Haynes was fresh out of high school at 19 when she was accepted into the Medical Assisting program at Surry. My original plan was nursing. Then, I quickly learned that I wanted administrative skills as well as clinical. You can go further in administration than clinical. I wanted to be able to offer both sides of the table in order to be more valuable in the job market. Haynes enjoyed her time at Surry Community College. It was a huge learning curve for me. I had a little bit of clinical experience. I had never drawn blood or conducted an EKG or pulmonary function test (lung capacity test). It taught me the skills needed, and it was a great learning experience for me. It was also different every day in the classroom. The teachers were great and helped me outside of the classroom as well. Students can earn an associate in applied science degree in Medical Assisting at Surry Community College. The program takes two years and requires a clinical internship. Program graduates take the American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Exam. It s a great opportunity for students, Roberts said. The jobs are there. Medical assistants may become office managers after obtaining some experience. More medical employees will need certification due to the increased use of the electronic health records. The Health Care Reform Act requires that medical assistants entering information into the electronic health record be certified. The path to certification as a medical assistant is obtaining an associate s degree in medical assisting, and then sitting for the national certification examination. Surry Community College has developed a new admission process for Medical Assistants with stringent guidelines based on a point count worksheet. Thirty slots will be available each year. The fall 2015 admission deadline is June 30. Students who want to become medical assistants need to be self-motivated team players and able to handle stress because they will be dealing with sick patients every day. They also need to be professional, compassionate, positive, friendly and outgoing. They need to really care about what they are doing. They have to have a servant s heart, Roberts said. Medical Assisting students have ranged in age from 19 to 60 years old. This is a good profession for a stay-at-home mom who wants to re-enter the workplace or for someone who has lost their job and wants to be retrained, said Roberts, who did just that. She had worked at the ticket counter for an airline when her job was downsized. She went back to school and reinvented herself professionally as a medical assistant and then became an educator in the field. Medical assistants work in physician offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments and hospitals. They earn $14.24 per hour or $29,610 on average annually. For more information on Medical Assisting, contact Carol Roberts at (336) or robertscd@surry.edu. Program and admission information is listed on. Student Monica Rangel practices removing sutures during Medical Assisting class at Surry Community College.

7 Medical Office Administration: No Needles Required Louise Hatcher uses Medisoft, which is the practice management software that Surry Community College students learn to use in the Medical Office Administration program. Students who want to work in the medical field, but do not want to administer medical care can earn a degree in Medical Office Administration at Surry Community College, which focuses on administrative healthcare work. It takes a lot to run a medical office checking patients in and out, setting appointments, and doing the billing and insurance claim work, said Mitzi Poore, lead instructor for the Medical Office Administration and Office Administration programs at SCC. Medical Office Administration gives students the technologyoriented skills needed to run a medical office. Terri Hayes of East Bend graduated in May 2012 with a degree in Medical Office Administration from Surry Community College. She is currently working as a Patient Service Coordinator III at Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics, Winston-Salem. Before obtaining full-time employment, she worked PRN (Pro Re Nata) or as needed for six months when she was trained to work in four different medical offices. I love my job here, Hayes said. The people I work with are awesome, and I enjoy what I do. I am not doing the same thing every day. I work the front desk and check patients in and out. I answer the phone and schedule wellness visits and handle referrals. Hayes was 33 when she decided to attend Surry. She had been a waitress for seven years and then worked as an administrative assistant for two years until she was laid off. She decided the medical field would be an area that would provide job security. It was hard losing my job because I had a family, and I didn t know what I was going to do. I looked for several jobs, said the mother of two. My friends encouraged me to go back to school. I liked the idea of the medical field, but I didn t want to take blood samples. So medical administration suited me. Her children and family members were at the graduation to see her walk across the stage with academic honors. I really enjoyed the program. I didn t think I would enjoy college because I didn t enjoy high school, Hayes said. However, I met my best friend in the whole wide world in college. The classes were good, and they taught me a lot. There were days when it was a little rough having children to take care of along with homework and housework. Hayes took advantage of taking classes online when she needed to be with her kids who were then 10 and 15 years old. The teachers were really good about answering questions with the online classes as well as the seated classes. I even had an English teacher who helped me outside of class with papers for other classes, Hayes said. Going back to school is well worth it, and the teachers are there to help you no matter what. They have your best interest in mind. If I can do it with two kids and a household to run, I think anybody can do it especially with me being over 30 and returning to school. High school students can earn a certificate in Medical Office Administration by taking six classes tuition-free through Career and College Promise. These students then have a jumpstart on obtaining their diploma or degree in Medical Office Administration. No board certification is required in this field, so after graduation students can hit the ground running. Students may also want to consider a double major in Office Administration since the programs are closely aligned. They can take several more classes and easily have another two-year degree to add to their resumes. Medical Office Administration focuses on medical terminology, medical transcription, medical coding, insurance and electronic medical records whereas the Office Administration program includes classes on the management principles, personal finance and introduction to business. A work-based learning internship is required as part of the programs, which gives students hands-on experience while earning college credit. Tracy Moreno inputs data into Medisoft during a Medical Office Administration exercise. There is a big move in medicine to electronic medical records, Poore said. We are very technology-centered and stay abreast of what s coming in the medical field. Empathy and people skills are a must for students who want to pursue careers in Medical Office Administration where they will work in dental, medical or hospital settings and come in contact with patients on a daily basis. Options are also available if graduates like medical administration work, but do not want to work directly with patients. Insurance clearinghouses perform quality control work on claims and never see patients, Poore explained. Medical Office Administrators earn an average salary of $15.33 per hour or $31,890 per year based on the level of experience, according to Onet.com. For more information on Medical Office Administration or Office Administration, contact Mitzi D. Poore at (336) or poorem@surry.edu. 5

8 6 Physical Therapist Assistants Experience Gratifying Work Student Ginny Brassfield examines Eric Willey s wrist mobility. Willey is a PTA instructor at Surry Community College. The pay of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is lucrative at $53,360 per year on average, according to Onet.com, but Surry Community College graduates say the intrinsic rewards are the real value. I love my job. It s so rewarding, said Tammy Hawks of Mount Airy, a May 2012 PTA graduate of Surry. Seeing people who are immobilized be able to walk again is amazing. Hawks, who works as the rehabilitation director at the Yadkin Nursing Center, shared some examples of patients who had overcome major hurdles. One patient came to the facility as a totally dependent patient, and after a year of physical therapy, she is now able to walk. One patient was 80 years old and had hip replacement surgery, and after three months of physical therapy was able to return to work as a cashier. Another hip replacement patient was 94 and underwent successful physical therapy. She later returned to the nursing center to bring the staff baked apple pies. Just to see her walk in was incredible. It is amazing to see what therapy can do, Hawks said. What we do is so rewarding. You get to touch and feel it and see it. It s just so amazing to be a part of that. Hawks did not like the idea of working at a nursing home at first, but now she could never see herself doing anything else. I love the nursing home setting. We are with the patient up to 75 minutes per day. You get to know them, and you have to deal with the emotional along with the physical, Hawks said. Or course, there are hard times too where you see people who don t recover. Giving people back their independence is gratifying. The things that people take for granted in everyday life, such as going to bathroom by themselves, are tremendous for a patient who has undergone a debilitating experience, she said. When you lose your independence, it affects you in so many different ways. We try to give the mobility and independence back to people so they have a better quality of life. Hawks had been a textile employee for 19 years before entering the PTA program when she was 39 years old. She was married with two children, who were then 14 and 11. She also has a Medical Office Administration degree from Surry that she obtained at night while she was working full-time in textiles. I loved the programs at Surry Community College. I am so happy that I went there, Hawks said. It s not easy to have kids and go to school. My kids and I would do our homework together during family time. They even helped me study with flashcards. You have to be dedicated because it is not easy. I kept a book in my hand for three years. You have to really want it and focus. You can t be lazy. You have to put 150 percent in your schooling. You have to have good grades to even get in the program. Corey Moser knew he wanted to help people through his profession. He is a May 2014 SCC graduate who is currently employed as a PTA at Davie Medical Center in Advance, N.C., nearby his home. As a high school student, Moser suffered a disabling knee injury when playing basketball at Surry Central High School that resulted in three surgeries. Later in college, he had an accident where his ankle had to be reconstructed due to a mishap on wet grass. When going through my own personal injuries, I really needed help with physical therapy because I didn t know what to do. I needed help being guided through it. I was constantly taking physical therapy and also treating myself as I went along, Moser said. This personal experience helped Moser decide to go into the physical therapy field. He had already completed a degree in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University before attending Surry. Continued on page 7 PTA student Sarah Wilson assists fellow student Christina Kelly with proper gait on crutches.

9 PTA Program: Exciting Part of the Medical Field The field of physical therapy is innovative and never boring for graduates who experience a 100-percent employment placement rate. It s an exciting field. It s ever changing, said Eileen Coleman, Program Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Surry Community College. New practice areas are always cropping up, and there s such a variety of different work environments. PTAs are able to obtain specialty certifications to increase their employability. Coleman knows first hand what the industry is dictating because she worked in a clinical setting for 29 years and owned her own physical therapy company for two decades employing therapists in the area. This is her third year at SCC. The Physical Therapist Assistant Degree program is competitive with a 16-seat cap. Admissions is a selective process based on a points ranking worksheet that can be found on. GPA, test scores and credit for other health-related courses such as massage therapy, exercise physiology are weighted. Students start the program and stay with their cohort for five semesters before graduating and taking the licensure examination administered by the NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Three varied clinical internships are required, which give students a true picture of a PTA s work life. PTA students need to be empathetic with good oral and written communication skills and have an interest in health sciences, Coleman said. Someone who is self-motivated, detail oriented, an efficient time manager and a life-long learner will do well in this field. PTAs work under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and are employed in acute hospital settings, in-patient rehabilitation units, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, school systems, and home health agencies. Students in the PTA program come right out of high school or have entered the program as adult learners who want to pursue a different career. Student ages have ranged from 19 to 58 years old. For more information on the PTA program at SCC, contact Eileen Coleman, at (336) or colemanei@surry.edu. PTA students learn how to measure radial deviation with a goniometer at Surry Community College. Continued from page 6 Helping people get back to doing what they loved to do or what they need to do is what I love about my job. It means everything. It s nice to be a part of it. A lot of their success is due to the work they put in at home, but I get to watch them progress and help them along, said Moser, who began his career at Northern Hospital of Surry County before being hired at Davie. I also like the diversity. I get to see everything in my setting, so I am always fine tuning my skills. Moser sees 11 patients a day with various ailments including orthopedic and neuromuscular challenges. He has also helped people recover from strokes, gunshot wounds and motor vehicle accidents. The PTA program at Surry was a wonderful experience. It was fantastic. I couldn t have asked for better instructors. They were always ready to answer questions, Moser said, who entered the program at 25. You get out of it what you put into it. It s not a field that comes easily to anyone. If you have a desire to help people and always want to learn more, then it is absolutely the best field for you. Anyone can learn the anatomy, but you have to want to help people at the core level. Lone Weatherman, a resident of Glade Valley, N.C., who is originally from Denmark, graduated from Surry s PTA program in May 2013, and started working right after graduation at Choice Physical Therapy, Mount Airy. It s a great career. It took me a year to not feel guilty about taking a paycheck. I love it. It s the best thing that I have ever done. I have never done anything else this rewarding, Weatherman said. She has a bachelor s degree in Socio-Education and had been employed as a childcare center director and worked for social services in Davidson County. She then stayed at home with her three children and started thinking about going back to school. Surry was the obvious choice based on convenience. While going to school, she was busy raising children and working part-time. She was 42 years old at the time. It s rewarding to see patients from the day that they are on intake then progress to discharge when they reach their goals. It s very gratifying. They have very determined goals with what they want to become functional at. It s a joint effort. We throw things at them, and they take it and run with it that s the beauty of this job. Weatherman spoke of a stroke victim whom she worked with for six months, twice a week. His muscles were seizing, which was causing him to be immobilized, but now he can walk and use his arm after undergoing physical therapy. We tailor a program with the patient on what they can do at home by themselves and then change it as they master certain things, she said. The PTA program was a good challenge for Weatherman. You have definitely earned your seat. It was a bumpy ride at times. It was challenging and very engaging. It demanded a lot of you as a student. I had excellent instructors in the program and also while working on the prerequisites. I would absolutely recommend the PTA program at Surry Community College. 7

10 Quick Glance CONTINUING EDUCATION ANIMAL & PET CARE Page 9 Vet Assisting II AUTOMOTIVE Page 9 Continuing Education Tuition fees and waivers are set by the NC General Assembly and are subject to change. AUTOMOTIVE/MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER Page 9 CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATION Page 9-11 COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Page 9 WORKKEYS Page 9 Adult Basic Education Page 10 High School Equivalency Page 10 English as Second Language Page 10 COMPUTER CLASSES Page 11 EDUCATION Page 13 DEFENSIVE DRIVING Page 13 EMERGENCY MEDICAL Page FIRE & RESCUE Page 14 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT Page 14 LAW ENFORCEMENT Page MANUFACTURING TRADES Page Welding Fundamentals Page 15 Summer Welding Series Page 16 Truck Driver Training Page 16 Upholstery Page 16 Violin building Page 16 TRADES CONTINUING EDUCATION Page Electrical Contractor Renewal Initial or Recertification MEDICAL /NURSING Page MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Page 18 NOTARY PUBLIC Page 18 TAXIDERMY Page 18 SMALL BUSINESS CENTER Page 19 SUMMER SHORTS Page PROJECT SKILL-UP Page 21 Paramedic students practice emergency scenarios at Surry Community College s Center for Public Safety. For information about the program, see Page 13. Corporate & Continuing Education Class Locations Main Campus - Dobson 630 South Main Street, Dobson (336) Center for Public Safety - Mt. Airy (CPS) 1220 State Street, Mount Airy (336) Charles H. Stone Memorial Library (CSML) 309 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain (336) Elkin Center (EC) 1461 North Bridge Street, Elkin (336) Elkin Elementary School (EES) 135 Old Virginia Road, Elkin (336) Employment Security Commission (ESC) 541 West Pine Street, Mount Airy (336) Yadkin Center (YC) 4649 Highway 601, Yadkinville (336) or (336) Yadkin Valley Senior Center (YVSC) 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville (336) Corporate & Continuing Education Learning Centers Dobson Campus (336) Jones Family Resource Center - Mt. Airy (336) Yadkin Center (336) , Ext Elkin Center (336) Jones Family Resource Center (JFRC) 215 Jones School Road, Mount Airy (336) Pilot Center (336) Pilot Center (PC) 612 East Main Street, Pilot Mountain (336)

11 ANIMAL & PET CARE ANIMAL & PET CARE Note: Pre-registration and pre-payment required. You may register on-line or use the form in this brochure to mail, walk-in, or fax your registration and payment. Call (336) for more information. Pet Grooming Maintain your dog s health with do-ityourself grooming. Our hands-on class teaches basic bathing, clipping, and nail trimming techniques. The instructor must approve dogs brought for hands-on classes, and a copy of current vaccinations record must be presented for our files. Cost: $127 May 19 July 28, T, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, K116 Vet Assisting II (Hybrid) The Vet II hybrid course is a continuation of the Vet I class and allows students to study when it is convenient for them. Students will have three face-to-face class meetings. In Vet II, students will have a more in-depth study in animal anatomy, physiology and animal diseases. Students will shadow an animal care professional. Orientation will be Monday, May 18, 6pm, in J116. Pre-requisites for Vet II are Vet I and good computer/internet skills. Cost: $127 May 18 - August 14 Location: SCC-J116 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE Note: Pre-registration and pre-payment required. You may register on-line or use the form in this brochure to mail, walk-in, or fax your registration and payment. Call (336) for more information. Auto Safety Inspection (8 hours) Cost: $71 July 20 & 21, MT, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, V113 September 5, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V113 November 21, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V113 Auto NC OBD II Emissions Inspection Initial (8 hours) or Recertification (4 hours) Cost: $71 August 3 & 4, MT, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, V113 October 3, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V113 December 12, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V113 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER YADKIN CENTER Pre-registration required. Call (336) or (336) for more information. Motor Vehicle Dealer Renewal The NC Vehicle Sales Regulations class is offered for independent automotive dealers. Completion of this six-hour course meets the requirement of the North Carolina Independent Auto Dealers Association for the NC Division of Motor Vehicles for license renewal. Cost: $71 April 27, M, 9am-4pm Location: Yadkinville Volunteer Fire Department Motor Vehicle Dealer Initial This two-day, 12-hour course meets the NC DMV pre-licensing course requirement to be a licensed automotive dealer in the state of North Carolina. Course topics include steps to obtaining a Motor Vehicle Dealer License, the fees associated with a Motor Vehicle Dealer License, the requirements to be a motor vehicle dealer, and many other reference materials. Completion of this course allows students to begin the process of becoming an independent automotive dealer in North Carolina. Cost: $71 May 21 & 22, ThF, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 204 August 13 & 14, ThF, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 204 Summer Schedule 2015 CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATION CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATION Please call Susan Ratcliff at (336) for registration information and schedule. The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate, signed by North Carolina s governor, provides a credential for employees confirming their workplace skills in applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information. These three skills have been identified by employers as vital for success in the vast majority of today s jobs. WorkKeys is required to earn a NCRC. Career Readiness Skills (KeyTrain) Career Ready 101 is our integrated approach to exploring careers and skill requirements, building workplace skills using KeyTrain, and creating life-literacy with such skills as financial awareness and job searching. This program leads users to certification with WorkKeys assessments and the North Carolina Career Readiness Certification. It s a powerful way to build self-esteem, provide real credentials, and set you up for success. Use our KeyTrain courses to improve your math, reading, and locating information skills. Practice and learn the Career Readiness skills needed to succeed in the jobs and careers. Work toward earning your Career Readiness Certificate. Determine what level of The Career Readiness Certificate you are eligible to earn - Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Certificate in each of the three core areas. Cost: $180 (tuition may be waived for the unemployed and under-employed) Open Enrollment, Hours vary by location. Workkeys (Use Workkeys logo here) WORKKEYS Contact Carmen Eldridge to schedule testing at (336) or eldridgec@surry.edu Flexible dates, times, locations, test preparation, and scholarships available. Paper and Pencil or Internet Version Assessments: Applied Mathematics, $10 Locating Information, $10 Reading for Information, $10 Applied Technology, $10 Business Writing, $10 Internet Version Assessment Only: Workplace Observation, $20 9

12 10 Continuing Education COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS For more information, contact Jennifer Pardue at (336) facebook.com/ surrycollegeandcareerreadiness Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in one of our College and Career Readiness programs. If a student is under 18 years old, they must complete a Surry Community College student release form, which is available online at edu, from the Corporate and Continuing Education office in Dobson or at the following learning centers: Main Campus in Dobson (336) Elkin Center in Elkin (336) Jones Family Resource Center in Mount Airy (336) Pilot Center in Pilot Mountain (336) Yadkin Center in Yadkinville (336) ext Adult Basic Education (ABE) Adult Basic Education is a program of instruction designed for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, speaking, problem-solving or computation skills to function more effectively in society, on a job or in the family. Classes are offered at our learning centers in Dobson, Elkin, Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain and Yadkinville. Surry Community College also offers ABE classes designed specifically for adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury. The focus of these classes is to improve the individual s independence by acquiring necessary basic life skills from math and reading skills to job development. Students also gain appropriate communication and socialization skills as well as full access to a computer lab. Classes are offered at LIFESPAN in Dobson and New Horizons Adult Day Services in Yadkinville. Books, materials and instruction are provided free of charge. For more information, contact Jennifer Pardue at (336) High School Equivalency (HSE) The HSE test is computer based, but paper testing is available as an accommodation. The test has four content areas: 1. Reasoning through Language Arts (150 minutes) 2. Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes) 3. Science (90 minutes) 4. Social Studies (90 minutes) The test is offered in English and Spanish and given on the Main Campus in Dobson in the Surry Community College Testing Center located in the Reeves Building (A-Building). Students must apply and pay for testing through The test requires student knowledge of basic computer skills, which is part of Surry s HSE curriculum. The cost to students is $20 per test for a total of $80 for the entire series. When students pay for one test, they get two retakes at no charge. After the third attempt to pass a test, students must wait 60 days before they can take the test again. Upon attaining minimum standard scores of 150 on each of the four tests and a total of 600, a High School Equivalency diploma is awarded to the student by the State Board of the Community College System. ABE/HSE Orientation *New Location There is a mandatory one-day, four-hour orientation required for new ABE/HSE students and students returning after six months. The orientation will be held on the Main Campus in Dobson in the Shelton- Badgett Viticulture Enology Building (SBVE). Students must bring picture identification such as a driver s license/permit or government issued photo and a social security card to orientation. Any student age 16 or 17 must present a completed student release form. Contact one of the staff members listed below to register for orientation: Jennifer Pardue, HSE Assessment Specialist, (336) Nichole Shores, Transitions Coach, (336) Mary White, Program Coordinator, (336) ABE/HSE Orientation Schedule Summer Semester 1 Cost: Free May 26, T, 9am-1pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE May 27, W, 1pm-5pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE May 28, Th, 9am-1pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE May 28, Th, 5pm-9pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE Summer Semester 2 Cost: Free July 13, M, 1pm-5pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE July 14, T, 9am-1pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE July 14, T, 5-9pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE July 15, W, 1-5pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE July 16, Th, 9am-1pm Location: Main Campus, SBVE ABE/HSE Learning Center Hours Cost: Free May 18 - August 13 MTWTh, 8am-2:30pm TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center May 18 - August 13 MTWTh, 8am-3:30pm MTW, 6pm-9pm F, 8am-noon Location: Jones Family Resource Center May 18 - August 13 MW, 10am-1pm TTh, 5pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center May 18 - August 13 MTWTh, 8am-3:30pm TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC May 18 - August 13 MTWTh, 8am-1pm TTh, 5pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center ABE/HSE Registration Registration for all ABE/HSE class sites will be held for continuing students and students who have attended class within the last six months during normal operating hours on the following dates: Summer Semester I: May 18 through May 22 Summer Semester II: July 6 through July 9 English as Second Language For more information, please contact Rosa Torres at (336) The ESL program provides a means for speakers of other languages to attend classes to learn English communication skills as well as American customs and history. ESL Class Schedule Cost: Free May 18 - August 13 MTWTh, 8:30am-1:30pm Location: Elkin Center May 18 - August 13 TTh, 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: Elkin Elementary School May 18 - August 13 MTW, 8:30am-1:30pm Location: Jones Family Resource Center May 18 - August 13 M, 8:30am-1:30pm TWTh, 8:30am-3:30pm F, 8:30am-12:30pm WTh, 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: SCC

13 HSE Online For more information, contact Jennifer Pardue at (336) This course will help students prepare for the High School Equivalency test in the comfort of their own home or anywhere they have Internet access. Complete HSE orientation with a fifth grade level in Reading (determined by your TABE reading score), and students will be considered a candidate for the HSE Online class. For more information in regard to any of these College and Career Readiness Programs, contact the following staff members: Terri D. Cockerham, Director (336) Mary W. White, Program Coordinator (336) Jennifer S. Pardue, HSE Assessment Specialist (336) Nichole Shores, Transitions Coach (336) COMPUTER CLASSES COMPUTER CLASSES For more information call, Susan Ratcliff at (336) or ratcliffs@surry.edu. Corporate and Continuing Education offers computer classes appropriate for the beginning student with minimal skills or students wishes to expand their knowledge. Classes are available for those seeking workplace related skills, including Microsoft Office programs. Classes suitable for Microsoft Certification are also available. Classes for seniors and beginning level students desiring basic computer and Internet skills are also being offered this summer. Some classes are available at no cost. The following is a sampling of classes offered: How to Use a Computer for Seniors This class is designed to be hands-on and user friendly for senior citizens. Topics taught in this class vary, and each session will include topics like: computer basics, how to copy and paste, using spreadsheets, and Internet skills. Students will be shown how to use the computer for things like their daily planner, address book, calendar, notepad, files, folders, papers and more. You will be shown how to use your computer to watch videos, listen to music, organize your photographs, send mail, etc. The goal of this Computer Skills for Seniors course is to show you how to do all of this with the least amount of strain and frustration. This course will start with basic computer exercises that allow you to practice what you ve learned. Handouts will be provided to each student. Cost: $127 Location: All locations Times and days vary by location. Summer Schedule 2015 Microsoft Windows, MS-Word & MS-Excel This seven-week course will show the student how to use: MS-Windows, MS-Word, and MS-Excel programs. Students will be introduced to basic computer terms, how to use the Windows controls, file management, word processing and spreadsheets while developing a moderate comfort level of basic computer skills. Students will be shown how to work with files, create new documents, how to save and rename documents, how to work with text to include editing, typing, inserting, highlighting, and deleting text. Students will learn how to write formulas and use built-in functions to have Excel automatically calculate totals, averages, monthly loan payments, and other common business calculations. Note: This class is offered on demand. Cost: $127 Learn Graphic Design both on CAMPUS ONLINE & Register now for Advertising & Graphic Design Technology Classes beginning this Fall 2015 at Surry Community College. Three educational options offered online or on campus: Advertising & Graphic Design Associate Degree Graphic Design Certificate Web Design Certificate For more information, contact Student Services at (336) TM community c ollege Serving Surry and Yadkin Counties 11

14 Continuing Education Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field. Through Career and College Promise, take Collision Repair and Refinishing classes while in high school to earn a certificate tuition-free! A diploma and certificate are offered in Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology at Surry Community College. For more information contact: Jeffrey Boles bolesj@surry.edu Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology (Formerly Called Autobody) TM community c ollege Serving Surry and Yadkin Counties 12 Technology Awareness This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework and the content of the instructional materials will focus on the following topics: developing a moderate comfort level of basic computeruse skills, using technology in developing and implementing job search strategies, researching career and occupational information, compiling and developing employment related documents (resume, cover letters, applications and electronic employment portfolios), accessing governmental and educational resources, assessing technology literacy, understanding the impact of social networking on employment, and emphasizing the role of technology in the workplace. This course will also include an introduction to additional forms of technology including the use of tablets and smartphones for the workplace. Cost: $127 (tuition may be waived for the unemployed and under-employed) May 18 June 24, MW, 9am noon, 1pm-4pm May 19 June 25, TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 114 May 27 June 24, MW, 9am noon, 1pm-4pm May 26 June 25, TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, 110 June 1 July 29, MW, 1pm-4pm June 2 July 30, TTh 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center, 114 June 2 July 30, TTh, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 218 July 6 August 12, MW, 9am noon, 1pm-4pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 114 July 6 August 12, MW, 9am noon, 1pm-4pm Location: Elkin Center, 110 Troubleshooting Basics This mini-course is designed to teach introductory techniques for troubleshooting and problem solving for your home computer as well as preventative maintenance tips. Topics include: computer components, slow computers, software troubleshooting, protecting against virus and more. Cost: $71 Note: This class is offered on demand. Microsoft Excel 2010 Learn the basics of Microsoft s spreadsheet program. Training includes basic spreadsheet building. The class will focus on everything from formatting and writing simple formulas to writing more complex formulas and functions. This class offers the skills that employers desire for the workplace as well as skills beneficial to the home user. Cost: $71 Note: This class is offered on demand. iphone/ipad Fundamentals This course provides users of Apple s iphone and ipad basic knowledge of both devices. Students will not only learn the basics such as setting up accounts, messaging, navigation and using controls, but will also be introduced to the newest ios operating system and learn the basics of working with icloud. Security, itunes, popular apps from the Apple App store and photos will be emphasized during this course. The class is appropriate for users of the iphone or ipad. Make the most of your iphone and/or ipad by learning unique tips and tricks. ipads and/ or iphones must be provided by the student. Cost: $71 Note: This class is offered on demand.

15 Smartphones for the Android User: Coming soon. Cost $71 Making the Most of Digital Photographs Come discover how you can use your digital photos to create an impressive photo project. Students will learn how to work with digital photo files, including transferring from the camera, backing up photo files, inserting files into documents and uploading to a website for printing. Some basic photo editing will be addressed, including corrections and enhancements. Students may choose to make a photo book or a movie from their digital photographs. Students will need to provide their own digital photographs. Cost: $71 Note: This class is offered on demand. DEFENSIVE DRIVING DEFENSIVE DRIVING Pre-registration and pre-payment is required 48 hours before the class date. Please bring a copy of your ticket when you come in to register. Please call (336) Alive at 25 Alive at 25 is a four-hour classroom training program for drivers ages 16 to 24. Classroom discussion includes driver behaviors and attitudes, peer pressure and distractions, techniques to maintain control while driving and state and local driving laws. The Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required 48 hours before the class date. Please bring a copy of your ticket when you come in to register. Please call (336) Cost: $71 YADKIN CENTER May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, August 12 Wednesday, 6pm-10pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 MAIN CAMPUS DOBSON April 8, May 13, June 10, July 11 Wednesday, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J114 MAIN CAMPUS- DOBSON April 11, May 16, June 13, July 8, August 15 Saturday, 8am-noon Location: SCC, J114 Driving Course (DDC) 4 The Defensive Driving Course (DDC) 4 is a four-hour classroom training program for drivers ages 25 and older. Classroom discussion includes: superior strategies to prevent collisions and citations; coping strategies dealing with road rage, high speed drivers, and other dangers on the highways; the know-how for evaluating and improving driving skills after mapping out personal skills inventory; the serious consequences of fatigue, distracted driving, emotional impairments, and other risk factors; and why vehicle malfunction and poor maintenance contribute to collisions. The DDC 4 Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. Note: Pre-registration and pre-payment is required at least 48 hours before the class date. Please call (336) for more information. Cost: $71 YADKIN CENTER April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13 Thursday, 6pm-10pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 MAIN CAMPUS DOBSON April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27 Thursday, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J114 Defensive Driving Course (DDC) - Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (ADD) 8 hour DDC ADD is used extensively for court referrals as a diversion program for drivers with excessive violations and to retrain drivers with poor driving records. This class is a highly participatory class that assesses the individual s behavior and then involves the students in developing a plan to improve their driving behavior. This class helps the individuals to understand their driving choices and how to improve them. The program helps create a new mind set while improving a person s attitude so that his or her driving behavior can change. This class is a one-day, eight-hour class. You will need to bring a copy of your traffic citation with you when you pre-register. The DDC-ADD Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina in cooperation with Surry Community College. A certified DDC- ADD instructor will conduct the program. Note: Pre-registration and pre-payment is required at least 48 hours before the class date. Please call (336) for more information. Cost: $100 April 25, May 23, June 27, August 22 Saturday, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J114 Summer Schedule 2015 EDUCATION Note: Pre-registration and pre-payment required. You may register on-line or use the form in this brochure to mail, walk-in, or fax your registration and payment. Call (336) for more information. Effective Teacher Training (Hybrid) Interested in substitute teaching next school year? The ETT course emphasizes information and behavioral skills needed to recognize and apply teaching practices, to manage classroom behaviors, and to effectively support the instructional program. This course is suitable for new teachers, teacher assistants, and substitute teachers. Orientation will be Monday, May 4, 6pm, in J-116. To be successful, students should possess good computer skills. Cost: $127 Orientation: May 4 July 31 Location: SCC, J116 Classes: Online EMERGENCY MEDICAL EDUCATION EMERGENCY MEDICAL use EMS logo here Pre-registration required. For more information please call (336) or go to facebook.com/surryems. Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) The Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course establishes the basic knowledge needed to provide, under medical authority, pre-hospital emergency care and to pass the NC State and/or National Registry certification exam. Students will acquire basic life support knowledge through a combination of classroom instruction, practical laboratory exercises and clinical experience in hospitals. Students will acquire a thorough understanding of criminal, civil and vehicle laws pertaining to the EMT s services; develop understanding and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; deal calmly and efficiently with childbirth, injuries, poisonings and other medical emergencies such as heart disorders, strokes and diabetes; and in general be able to provide basic life support for seriously/ critically ill patients. This course follows the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The curriculum for the EMT-B educational program shall be the National EMS Education Standards including the 1994 United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT- Basic Course: National Standard Curriculum along with the Supplemental Airway Modules for EMT-Basic: NSC. Continued on page 14 13

16 14 Continuing Education Student prerequisites: High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma Successful completion of the TABE assessment exam for basic reading comprehension skills. This testing will be assessed during the orientation period of the first class meeting. Total hours: Cost: $180 (Tuition waived for members of approved NC Lifesaving Organizations.) July 7 December 10, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 122 Anatomy and Physiology for the EMS Provider EMS 3000 This course is designed specifically for the EMS provider and fulfills the anatomy and physiology pre-requisite for acceptance into the certificate paramedic program. The course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a study of body systems, as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Cost: $180 (Tuition waived for members of approved NC Lifesaving Organizations.) September 9 November 23, MW, 6pm-10pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 122 FIRE & RESCUE /fire FIRE & RESCUE /fire facebook.com/surryfireandrescue Surry Community College offers a variety of firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials classes both on campus and with organizations in Surry and Yadkin Counties. The most current and complete schedule of offerings can be found by visiting the Surry Community College Fire & Rescue homepage at /fire or by contacting Ian K. Harrell at (336) or harrelli@surry. edu. Pre-registration can be accomplished by visiting the Fire and Rescue homepage. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT use HRD HUMAN logo here RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Note: All HRD classes are offered at no cost to unemployed, underemployed workers. No pre-registration required. For information contact Carmen Eldridge (336) or eldridgec@surry.edu. Sell Yourself in a Job Interview Learn how to answer tough interview questions and the most frequently asked interview questions in order to make a great impression. May 12, June 23, August 4 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) West Pine Street, Mount. Airy Stress Management, Budgeting on Less and Surviving a Layoff Learn effective ways to cope with stress that will make you a more productive person and reduce burnout. Learn to budget on less and survive a layoff in four steps. May 19, June 30, August 11, September 22 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) West Pine Street, Mount Airy Networking Your Way to Success, Dress For Success With Career Gear Learn important ways of networking with friends, relatives, acquaintances, direct employer contact, Internet, and job information web sites to tap into the hidden job market. Master the skill of dressing for success and improving your total image. April 14, May 26, July 7, August 18 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) West Pine Street, Mount. Airy Make a Great Impression with Your Resume Learn resume design and layout tips. Bring your old resume for feedback to be updated. No resume, no problem. We can help you develop one. April 21, June 2, July 14, August 25 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) West Pine Street, Mount. Airy Moving Forward - Career Information Find answers to the questions: Who am I? What am I going to do? and Where am I going from here? Take the CAREER KEY and unlock the mystery to identify jobs most likely to satisfy you. Learn how to identify sources of career information. Help will be provided identifying training needs and locations. Information about the Career Readiness Certification will be provided. April 28, June 9, July 21, September 1 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) West Pine Street, Mount Airy Your Personality and Job Preferences Complete the Myers Briggs Type Personality Profile and identify your personality type. Gather information about your personality type. Find out which career or job best suits your personality type. May 5, June 16, July 28, September 8 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) West Pine Street, Mount Airy NCWorks Workforce Career Center Mt. Airy Employment Office Job seekers can search for jobs, create resumes, complete online applications and explore careers. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, and search labor market information. Monday Thursday, 9am-5pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) West Pine Street, Mount Airy LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT Contact Ron Hill at (336) or Sandy Wall at (336) For more information go to facebook.com/surryblet. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) This course is accredited by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Persons desiring to become a sworn law enforcement officer in North Carolina must successfully complete this course in its entirety and pass a state exam. This course consists of 678 hours of training including classroom and practical skills. To qualify for admission, an individual must meet the same requirements as those mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Standards/NC Sheriffs Standards Commission for a sworn law enforcement officer.

17 Requirements: Prospective students must contact Ron Hill at (336) or Sandy Wall at (336) for an interview appointment and to receive the application packet. Course tuition will be waived through a law enforcement agency sponsorship. Students may also attend by paying the tuition personally. Cost: Tuition: $180 (waived if student is sponsored by a department) Books $630 Materials Fee $125 Uniforms $125 Night Course May 4 December 3 Monday-Thursday, 6pm-10pm and every Saturday, 8am-5pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 113 Day Course II July 13 December 3 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (plus 12 nights, 1pm-10pm) Location: CPS Mount Airy, 113 Radar Initial Certification This course is a commission-mandated course accredited by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission. This course is designed to provide the student with the skills to proficiently perform essential functions as a radar operator. Only sworn certified law enforcement officers may enroll in this 40-hour course. Radar, Time Distance, Lidar Recertification These courses are required for recertification in speed measurement courses by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Division. Courses consist of 16 hours of training and are scheduled throughout the year. Commission Mandated In-Service Courses These courses are required for annual in-service training by NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission/NC Sheriffs Standards Commission. Courses vary in hours of training and are scheduled throughout the year. Detention Officer Certification Course 2015 Date, Time & Location TBA Summer Schedule 2015 MANUFACTURING AND TRADES MANUFACTURING TRADES Note: Pre-registration and pre-payment required. You may register on-line or use the form in this brochure to mail, walk-in, or fax your registration and payment. Call (336) for more information. Welding Fundamentals This fast-paced welding course will get students ready for entry-level Stick (SMAW) and short arc MIG welding employment. In addition to welding safety, this course will cover flat, horizontal, and vertical welding positions used in industry. Students will learn welding machine set up, welding electrodes, and proper welding techniques and will be prepared for welder qualification welding tests. Tuition assistance may be available for qualified applicants through Project Skill-UP. Cost: $183 May 18 August 3, MTWTh, 8am-3pm Location: SCC-S Building To Serve and Protect Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is a 678-hour course accredited by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Tuition can be waived through a law enforcement agency sponsorship or paid personally. Basic Training Nighttime Class May 4, 2015-Dec. 3, 2015 Mon-Thurs 6-10pm plus every Sat, 8am-5pm facebook.com/surryblet Basic Training Day Class II July 13, 2015-Dec 3, 2015 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm plus 12 nights 1pm-10pm For an interview appointment and application packet call: Ron Hill (336) or James McHone (336) Location: Center for Public Safety 1220 State Street Mount Airy, NC Room 113 TM community c ollege Serving Surry and Yadkin Counties 15

18 Continuing Education Summer Welding Series Designed for homeowners, farmers, small business owners, and do-it-yourselfers, the summer welding series provides three short courses in basic Oxy-Fuel, Stick, and MIG welding. Take one class or all three to move your weekend welding skills to the next level. Oxy Fuel Cost: $189 June 1 July 27, M, 6pm 10pm Location: SCC-S Building Stick (SMAW) Cost: $189 June 2 July 28, T, 6pm 10pm Location: SCC-S Building MIG (GMAW) Cost: $189 June 3 July 29, W, 6pm 10pm Location: SCC-S Building Truck Driver Training To register, contact Dr. Wayne Matthews at (336) or matthewsw@surry.edu. Surry Community College, in cooperation with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, is offering daytime truck driver training courses at the Truck Driver Training Range at 2257 Hoots Road, Yadkinville, NC Orientation sessions are held at the Yadkin Center, 4649 Hwy 601 also in Yadkinville at 10am on the dates indicated. For additional information contact Dr. Wayne C. Matthews at (336) or matthewsw@surry.edu. May 27 July 30, MTWThF, 8am-5pm Orientation: April 28 Location: Yadkin Center Aug. 12 Oct. 15, MTWThF, 8am-5pm Orientation: July 22 Location: Yadkin Center Upholstery: Commercial and Automotive Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Please use the form in this brochure to mail, walk-in, or fax your registration and payment. Call (336) for more information. Bring your upholstery project and learn to tear down a piece of upholstered furniture or automotive seat; then, completely restore it by repairing or rebuilding the frames, replacing parts, and selecting and replacing fabric. This is an entirely hands-on class that requires lifting and the use of sewing machines and cutting tools. Cost: $183 August 10 December 9, MW, 9am-1pm Location: Pilot Center August 11 December 10, TTh, 5:30pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center Violin Building This class is offered to the student willing to commit a minimum of a year of work toward making a violin from scratch. All skill levels are welcome. Each student will select wood from a tonewood dealer, make templates, sharpen and grind tools, carve, bend, shape and inlay their own instrument. Tools provided. Cost of materials is extra. Cost: $183 (New students are required to pay $116 supply fee.) Aug. 5 - Dec. 16, W, 9am-3pm or Aug. 5 - Dec. 16, W, 4pm-10pm Location: CPS Mount Airy Get on the road to a new career: Truck Driver Training Offered by Surry Community College in cooperation with Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Get on the road in as few as 8.5 weeks For more information, call (336) information, call (336) TM community c ollege Serving Surry and Yadkin Counties TRADES CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES TRADES CONTINUING EDUCATION (CEU) CLASSES Note: Pre-registration and pre-payment required. You may register on-line or use the form in this brochure to mail, walkin, or fax your registration and payment. Call (336) for more information. Electrical Contractor Renewal Initial(8 hours) or Recertification (4 hours) North Carolina requires professional tradesman to obtain yearly continuing education units. Surry Community College offers CEUs for electricians. These classes are offered upon approval of the appropriate licensing board for CEUs toward license renewal and are not sponsored by the boards. All classes require that students have the current codebook. Books will be available in the SCC Bookstore. Cost: $71 July 21 & 23, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: Elkin Center September 19, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: Pilot Center November 3 & 5, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC-J103

19 MEDICAL /NURSING MEDICAL & NURSING Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Please call Margie Collins (336) for more information. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Nurse Aide Level I This course prepares the student to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Students may seek employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon successful completion of the CNA I course and the certification exam, the student will be listed on the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Nurse Aide I Registry. Current cost for the certification exam is $101. This is a 188-hour course. Note: Registration is currently open for all students. New students must register in person by coming to J-120 (Corporate and Continuing Education Office on SCC Dobson campus). Current or returning students may register online by going to. Call (336) for more information. Cost: $183 plus $53* for urine drug screening and criminal background check and $16* for malpractice insurance. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee for this service. Total $252.* *Fees are subject to change July 14 December 3, TTh 5:30pm 9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am 3pm): 8/1, 8/22, 9/12, 10/3, 10/24, 11/7 Location: SCC, J205 July 20 December 14, MW 5:30pm 9:45pm Saturday dates (8am 3pm): 8/8, 8/29, 9/19, 10/10, 10/31, 11/14 Location: SCC, J205 July 13 December 7, MW 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am 3pm): 7/25, 8/8, 8/29, 10/3, 10/24, 11/7 Location: Yadkin Center, 204 July 20 November 16, MW, 8am-3pm Location: SCC, J 205 August 3 December 7, MW, 8am-3pm Location: Elkin Center, 102 August 11 December 10, TTh, 8am-3pm Location: Pilot Center, 110 NEW!!! Nurse Aide I Summer Accelerated Class. Become a Nurse Aide I in 8 weeks. Registration is open NOW. Students registered on a first come, first served basis. Only 20 seats available. May 11 July 2, MTWTh, 8am-3pm *Clinical hours 8am-5pm* Location: SCC, J 211 Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA II): Nurse Aide II This course prepares the student to perform more complex skills for patients or residents. The North Carolina Board of Nursing approves those skills. Upon satisfactory completion of the CNA II course, the student will be listed with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Current cost of the Nurse Aide II listing is $24. This course is a 192-hour course. Prerequisites: High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR, and a current North Carolina Nurse Aide I. Copies of above pre-requisites will be required on the first day of class. Cost: $183 plus $53* for urine drug screening and criminal background check and $16* for malpractice insurance. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee. Total $252.* *Fees are subject to change. July 15 December 14, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am 3pm): 8/15, 9/12, 9/26, 10/24, 11/7, 12/5 Location: SCC, J211 August 4 December 3, TTh, 8am-3pm Location: SCC, J211 Phlebotomy I (Hybrid) This course prepares the student to work in hospitals, physician offices, as well as privately owned laboratories. The course is in two parts. The first part is 96 hours of classroom and lab. The second part (Phlebotomy II) is 100 hours of clinical. The student will be given a designated clinical site and will perform learned skills while under the supervision of a preceptor. Pre-requisites: High school diploma or High School Equivalency, CNA I and II, or proof of one of the following: comparable credentials such as CMA, EMT-I, RN, or LPN, or documented previous experience working as a phlebotomist or experience performing venipunctures. Please bring proof of prerequisites to registration. NOTE: Upon successful completion of both parts, the student will be prepared to sit for their national certification exam. The current cost of this exam is $135. Phlebotomy Registration will be held on Friday, July 17 at 9:00am in the lobby of the Corporate and Continuing Education Office (J-Building). There are a limited number of seats available for this class. Summer Schedule 2015 Cost: $183 plus $69* for urine drug screening and criminal background check and $16* malpractice insurance. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee. Total $268.* *Fees are subject to change. August 4 October 27, TTh 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J211 Pharmacy Technician This course prepares students to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or retail pharmacy. Topics covered include drug classification, drug distribution, anatomy and physiology in relationship to disease with an emphasis on drug therapy, and laws and regulations basic to pharmacy practice. NOTE: Students who complete this course successfully may sit for a national certification exam through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This is a 96-hour course. Pre-registration and prepayment required. Prerequisite: High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma required for the certification exam. Cost: $183 August 17 November 9, MW, 5:30pm-9:30pm Location: SCC, J201 Medical Coding and Billing (Hybrid) This course prepares an individual for entrylevel healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, claims instructions, medical terminology, filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers Compensation. New ICD 10 coding will be included in this course. Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize MS Windows and the Internet to effectively retrieve billing-related information and updates. This is a 156-hour course. Students may seek certification in coding after taking this course. Note: Medical Terminology is strongly recommended for this course. Good computer skills are a MUST. A limited number of seats are available for this class. Cost: $183 July 20 December 9, MW 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J107 17

20 18 Continuing Education NEW!!! Sports Medicine Technology I This course is designed for students who are looking to work in the field of Sports Medicine such as athletic training, personal training, physical therapy, performance enhancement, occupational therapy, and orthopedics just to name a few. Students will gain necessary skills and knowledge in the basic fundamentals and concepts in health science, medical terminology, emergency preparedness, anatomy and biomechanics, kinesiology and injury, therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation, and fitness programing and design. This program places an emphasis on the learning objectives of the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise, and the professional domains of competency set by the board of certification for the athletic trainer. Upon completion of this course, the student will be eligible to sit for a national certification with a number of different nationally accredited organizations such as the NASM, ACE, ACSM, and NETA. In addition to acquiring the skills needed to obtain a national certification, the student will also be positioned to transition into other advanced level programs and degrees in the sports medicine field. The course is divided into two parts Sports Medicine Technology I and II. Students will be eligible to sit for certification(s) at the end of each part. There are a limited number of seats available so please register soon! Cost: $186 August 11 December 8, TTh, 9am-2:30pm Location: SCC, J 201 Earn Your High School Equivalency Diploma (Formerly known as GED) MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Please call (336) or (336) for schedule and registration information. NC Motorcycle Safety Program s Basic Rider Course The basic course teaches the skills necessary to operate a motorcycle in traffic. This course consists of both classroom and driving range activities. Motorcycles are provided for the BRC course. Each site has a limited supply of helmets in various sizes. If possible, bring your own helmet to the riding portion of the course. The course consists of 22 hours of training. NOTE: The Friday evening classroom session is conducted in J-114. The remainder of the course is conducted at the Emergency Services Training Center behind the baseball field off Comer Blvd. in Dobson, N.C. Cost: $167 (price subject to change) April May May June June July July August August NOTARY PUBLIC NOTARY PUBLIC Call (336) or (336) to pre-register or for more information. Notary Public This two-night, seven-hour course prepares students to become a Notary Public in North Carolina. Topics include notary qualifications, TM community c ollege Serving Surry and Yadkin Counties Please contact any of the following to pre-register for orientation: Jennifer Pardue (336) Nichole Shores (336) Mary White (336) guidelines, and processes for notarizing documents. After passing the course test, students are eligible to submit an application to the Secretary of State to become a notary. *Note: In order to take this class, students MUST live or work in NC, be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma, be able to read/ write English, have no felony convictions (some misdemeanors apply), and have a valid driver s license or NC State ID. Cost $71 Textbook $27.25 (subject to change) April 21 & 23, TTh 6pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center, 110 May 26 & 28, TTh, 6pm-9:30pm Location: SCC Dobson, A121 June 23 & 25, TTh, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 TAXIDERMY TAXIDERMY Pre-registration and pre-payment required. You may register online or use the form in this brochure to mail, walkin, or fax your registration and payment. Call (336) for more information. Fish, Reptiles, Small Game and Life-size The Summer/Fall taxidermy class covers both fish/reptiles and small game/life-size mounts. Topics include skinning, fleshing, tanning and drying of skins of fish and small to large mammals. The correct use, alteration and rebuilding of purchased manikins and other parts will also be covered. Cost: $183 August 22 December 12 Every other Saturday, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Pilot Center Taxidermy Advanced Techniques and Special Topics The advanced taxidermy class is open to advanced taxidermists, past students or those currently enrolled in one of our other taxidermy courses. Topics can include: form alterations and form building, casting, molding, advanced painting and finishing methods, and artificial habitat molding. Advantages of the class include the use of shop equipment you may not have and networking with other taxidermists in a hands-on classroom environment. Participants may work on deer, fish, birds, or life-size projects of their choice and receive individualized instruction as needed. Cost: $127 August 22 December 12 Every other Saturday, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Pilot Center