Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Purpose Statement Admission Purpose Statement Continuing Education The Continuing Education Department s purpose is to provide adults with quality and convenient learning opportunities consistent with identified student needs. These opportunities are accessible to all adults regardless of age, sex, socio-economic status, ethnicity, race, religion, or disability. Educational and training programs are designed to enhance the personal, social, and economic potential of the individual and to produce measurable benefits to the community and the state. The Continuing Education Department fulfills this purpose statement by providing the following: Occupational programs and courses for students desiring to prepare for skilled professions or to upgrade their job skills; Programs and courses to meet certification, recertification, or continuing education requirements of the individual or the employer; Occupational training and programs for businesses, industries, and agencies to support economic development; Programs and courses in Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult High School Diploma (AHSD), and General Education Development (GED) to enhance personal and professional goals; Counseling and career guidance, job search services and other programs essential to developing the potential of individual students; Programs, services, and lifelong learning opportunities to improve the quality of life for an ever-changing diverse community; Effective and cooperative relationships, which foster partnerships with schools, government agencies, businesses, industries, and other employers, and; Sound management practices and systematic planning to allocate the resources required to achieve the stated objectives of the Continuing Education Department. Admission Any person eighteen years of age or older may register for a Continuing Education class. High School students between the ages of 16 and 18 years of age who wish to take a Continuing Education course are required to complete a Dual Enrollment Form and pay the registration fee. Dual Enrollment forms should be obtained from a high school counselor. 364

Continuing Education Fees Permanent Records Prior to the beginning of each quarter, a course schedule is published and made available to potential students. Courses which begin between quarters are announced through local news media. Fees A registration fee is charged for each Continuing Education course and is announced in the quarterly class schedule. All fees, when charged, are due and payable at registration. Books and supplies are available through the college bookstore. When classes meet as community centers, the college makes it possible for books to be purchased at the center. Students who are fire department personnel, law enforcement officers, telecommunicators, rescue squad personnel, NC residents 65 years old or older, inmates and students participating in Adult Basic Education, Compensatory Education, and Human Resources Development classes may be exempt from the registration fee. Elementary and secondary school employees are exempt from the registration fee in CPR or first aid courses. All students (including Senior Citizens) will be required to pay a fee for self-supporting classes. No refunds are given for selfsupporting classes. Course Repetition Policy In 1993, the NC Legislature enacted a law that requires anyone, including senior citizens, who take the same occupational extension course more than twice within a five-year period to pay $ 6.18 per hour of instruction. The per-hour rate is subject to increase without notice. All individuals applying for initial certification, recertification, or licensure are exempt from the repetition policy. Attendance Regular attendance and class participation are essential to effective teaching and learning. Adult students are expected to be regular and punctual in attendance. A minimum of 80% student attendance in each course is required in order for a student to receive a satisfactory completion certificate. Some classes have additional attendance requirements to receive a satisfactory completion certificate and will be outlined in the course syllabus. Permanent Records Permanent records are kept on all students who participate in a Continuing Education course. The College also awards the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) as a measure of non-credit for those courses that are approved for CEUs. Students may request a copy of their transcript from the registrar s office in Student & Enrollment Services. 365

Occupational Extension Program Areas Fire and Health Services Occupational Extension Program Areas Continuing Education Nash Community College, through the Continuing Education Department, offers specifically directed short courses to assist individuals entering certain jobs as well as upgrading skills in existing jobs. Examples are as follows: Notary Public Truck Driver (CDL) Training Real Estate Prelicensing Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Insurance Prelicensing Hydraulics & Pneumatics ServSafe (food handling course) Computer for Beginners Basic Electrical Wiring Internet Basics National Electric Code License Prep. Build, Upgrade or Repair a PC Carpentry Basic & Advanced Microsoft Office Overview A+ Certification Prep. General Contractor Exam Prep. Networking Certification Prep. Vehicle Escort Certification Teacher Certification Renewal classes MIG & ARC Welding Heating, Venting & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Basic Plumbing & Plumbing License Renewal Professional In-Service and Certificate Programs Nash Community College sponsors and promotes a number of educational services which contribute to the needs of business, industry, and the people of Nash County. These programs are intended to improve and update the skills of workers on both a professional and sub-professional level for better job placement and to encourage labor mobility. Examples are as follows: Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification OBD II Emissions Certification Firefighter Level I & II Certification Nursing Assistant Level I & II Nursing Assistant Level I Refresher Medication Aide CPR & First Aid Plumbing License Renewal EMT Basic, Intermediate & Paramedic Fire and Health Services Notary Public Real Estate Prelicensing Real Estate Postlicensing Insurance Prelicensing ServSafe (food handling course) Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Manicurist/Nail Technician Teacher Certification Renewal Fire and Rescue Training Nash Community College s Fire Service Training program is designed to provide individuals and firefighters with the information and skills needed for modern firefighting through a variety of learning experiences and training scenarios. The classes are taken directly to firefighters through training sessions held in local departments 366

Continuing Education Fire and Health Services and at training sites throughout the community. Nash Community College offers NC State certifications in the following categories: Firefighter I & II National Fire Academy Courses Fire Instructor I & II Fire Officer Hazardous Materials Wild Land & Urban Interface Training Driver Operator Industrial Fire Safety Emergency Driving Arson Detection Rescue Technician First Responder Training Portable Fire Extinguishers Incident Command System (ICS) Vehicle Extrication Confined Space & Trench Rescue National Incident Management System (NIMS) Fire & Life Safety Educator (Level I, II, & III) Education Methodology For more information about the Fire & Rescue Programs, please visit Nash Community College s Fire & Health Services website at www.nashcc.edu/emergencyservices. Emergency Medical Services Nash Community College s Emergency Medical Services program is a comprehensive approach to the delivery of emergency medical care to the critically ill and injured. There are many key components that make up this system including transportation, communication, manpower and training, organization, evaluation, standard record keeping, and public education. The focus of Nash Community College is to meet the training needs of each component for the overall growth and development of a successful EMS system. Nash Community College offers EMS training in the following categories: First Aid Instructor/Coordinator Certification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) First Responder Medical Responder Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic (EMT-B) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Rescue Technician (RT) Brain Trauma Foundation Provider Emergency Medical Tech.-Paramedic (EMT-P) International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) For more information about the EMS and AHS Programs, please visit Nash Community College s Fire and Health Services website at www.nashcc.edu/ emergencyservices. 367

Fire and Health Services Continuing Education Nurse Aide I (Hybrid and Traditional): Prerequisites: Reading and math placement tests. Nash Community College s Nurse Aide I course offers basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, or clients in a health care setting. Topics include communications, safety, patients rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination, nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, and mental health. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligible to make application for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination necessary for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Nurse Aide I Refresher Prerequisite: Listing on Nurse Aide I Registry within the past four years. The Nurse Aide I Refresher course prepares students who have been on the NAI registry within the past four years, but have allowed their certification to expire, to take the state mandated National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination necessary for re-listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Nurse Aide II Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED and current listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry. The Nursing Assistant II course prepares students to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. A skill/competency evaluation is required for documenting student competency. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the student is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry. In all employment settings, the listed Nursing Assistant II will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel. Medication Aide Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED and current listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry. Nash Community College s Medication Aide course prepares students to pass medication in a variety of health care settings including skilled nursing facilities. 100% attendance is required for successful completion of the course. EMT Basic to Nurse Aide Level I Bridge Prerequisite: Current certification as an EMT basic. This course offers a bridge from EMT Basic to Nurse Aide I. Graduates are qualified to take the State Mandated NACES (Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Service) test for listing on the Nurse Aide I Registry. 368

Continuing Education Law Enforcement Training Law Enforcement Training Customized Industry Training Basic Law Enforcement Training Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise. This program utilizes State commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include, but are not limited to, criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcohol beverages laws; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses, and ethics and community relations. Students must successfully complete and pass all units of study, which include the certificate examination mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs Education and Training Standards Commission to receive a certificate. Criminal Justice In-Service Training Continuous and comprehensive training is essential for those individuals employed in a Criminal Justice occupation. Nash Community College provides an assortment of programs designed to meet the needs of this demanding profession. Examples are as follows: Arrest, Search & Seizure Armed Transport Training Haz Mat for Law Enforcement Civil Liabilities K-9 Handler Training Crime Preventions Officer Survival Defensive Driving ASP Training Firearms In-Service Training Radar Certification/Recertification Firearms Tactical & Combat Firing For an up-to-date training calendar and contact information, please refer to the Nash Community College web page at www.nashcc.edu. Place the curser on Continuing Education and click on Law Enforcement Training. Detention Officer Certification Course The Detention Officer Certification Course is designed to train qualified participants to function as detention officers. The course is governed by the North Carolina Sheriffs Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Customized Industry Training The Customized Training Program provides customized training assistance in support of full-time production and direct customer service positions for new and existing businesses and industries to remain productive, profitable, and within the State. Resources may support training assessment, instructional design, instructional 369

Small Business Center Community Service Program Continuing Education costs, and training delivery for personnel involved in the direct production of goods and services. Classes are taught at Nash Community College or the employer work site. Small Business Center The Nash Community College Small Business Center is part of the North Carolina Community College System s Small Business Center Network. The Small Business Center provides assistance to business owners or would-be owners, through training and educational programs. Nash Community College is committed to the concept that education and business can become partners to help continue the success of the Nash County business community. The Small Business Center will deliver technical and managerial assistance to small business owners and prospective owners by providing: (1) information, (2) education and training, (3) counseling and referral, and (4) other technical/managerial assistance as appropriate. The range of service includes: Professional Development Seminars Customer Service Training One-to-One Counseling Teacher Renewal Program Resources and information center Upgrading and retraining for employees Management/Leadership Training Teachers are constantly seeking opportunities for professional growth through inservice education. Nash Community College cooperates with local school agencies, senior colleges, and universities in providing short courses, workshops, and non-credit courses for certificate renewal and professional growth. Examples are as follows: Computer Classes (Technology) Effective Teacher Training Spanish Classes Reading in the Content Area CPR/First Aid Paperwork, the Law and Exceptional Children Using Internet Resources in the Classroom Classroom Management for Children w/ Special Needs Community Service Program Community Service Programs are provided to help adults develop basic skills, discover and develop new talents, or refine active talents. Courses are designed to encourage wise use of leisure time and to provide skills for supplementary income. 370

Continuing Education Human Resources Development (HRD) English as a Second Language Cake Decorating Painting Chair Caning Painting-Watercolor Stained Glass Floral Design Photography Shag-Beginner Knitting Sewing Shag-Intermediate Quilting Yoga Belly Dancing Small Gasoline Engine Repair Human Resources Development (HRD) Nash Community College s Human Resources Development Program (HRD) began operation in 1994. The purpose of the HRD program is to educate and train unemployed or underemployed adults for success in the workplace. The major goals of the HRD program are to enhance, develop, and improve job and academic skills, to reduce dependency in welfare and unemployment insurance payments, to increase self-sufficiency and to assist in obtaining meaningful employment and training opportunities. These training opportunities are provided at no cost to students who meet the eligibility criteria. All books and materials are provided by HRD. Some of the courses offered include, but are not limited to: Computer Skills for the Workplace Career Start Orientation Internet Basics for the Workplace Keyboarding & Internet Job Search Skills Computer Literacy for the Workplace Crossroads Basic Clerical Skills Job Employability Skills Training (JEST) Basic Math and Accounting Skills Steps to Self-Sufficiency Overcoming Barriers to Employment Employment Readiness Monday Matters Superior Customer Service Skills Training Interview, Resume, Application Workshop (IRA) Computer Skills for the Medical Workplace English as a Second Language Adults with limited and non-english proficiency are served at Nash Community College through the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The main purpose of the ESL program is to assist with the developmental education and communicative goals of students by responding to their diverse needs of multicultural and multilingual educational learning experiences. Instructional activities for limited and non-english speaking adults include the development of basic skills in listening, speaking, writing, reading and comprehending the English language, as well as cultural transition skills to the American society. The ESL program is open-entry/open-exit providing instruction at the pre-literate through advanced levels. Students receive academic placement according to their 371

The Learning Center Adult Basic Skills Education Continuing Education literacy skills with regard to the English language. Preregistration is required for enrollment in the English as a Second Language program. The Learning Center The Learning Center contains a vast collection of instructional materials designed for all students regardless of educational level. Books, software, and audio/video tapes complement an instructional collection that has a track record of success. Instructors are available to assist students in selecting and using the appropriate resources essential in achieving academic goals. Program areas include preparation for the high school equivalency test (GED), the Adult High School Diploma, review for the college placement test, and enhancement of English, math, and reading skills. Learning Center resources are available to any adult not currently registered in a public, private or home school. TABE assessments are administered to determine proper course placement and the development of individual educational plans. Any enrolled student can take advantage of the academic services offered six days a week. The Learning Center is open during the regular operational hours of the College, between semesters, and during the summer semester. The Learning Center operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 am 9 pm; Friday from 8 am 4 pm; and Saturday from 9 am 1 pm. Adult Basic Skills Education Adult Basic Education (ABE) provides an educational program to meet the needs of those persons who are 16 years of age or older and are functioning below an eighth grade level. Special requirements for students under 18 years of age include a minor release packet signed by the student s parent or legal guardian. The purpose of the ABE program is to develop the basic skills in oral and written communication, mathematics, basic science, social studies, and consumer education. Students are given placement tests to determine the appropriate grade level at which they will begin. Students will continue building skills as far as they desire or are capable of, up through an eighth grade level. Registration and orientation for on-campus classes are held on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm 9:00 pm. Prospective students are required to attend a seven hour registration and orientation session. While the Adult Basic Education program is designed to give the basics, more ambitious students may continue with advanced work which could eventually develop into the achievement of a high school diploma or its equivalent. Adult Basic Educa- 372

Continuing Education General Educational Development (GED) Adult High School Diploma tion classes are located on the campus of Nash Community College and in various locations throughout Nash County. General Educational Development (GED) The American Council on Education has designated Nash Community College as an official testing center for the General Educational Development (GED) tests. GED tests are administered twice weekly by appointment and require a $7.50 testing fee. All students are required to attend a registration session prior to taking GED tests. Students 16 years of age or older may enroll in the GED High School Equivalency Program. Special requirements for students under 18 years of age include a minor release packet signed by the student s parent or legal guardian. Students receive instruction in the areas of reading, mathematics, writing, science and social studies. Students are required to score a total of 2250 points on the five GED test areas with no individual score less than 410 points. Registration and orientation for on-campus classes are held on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30am 12:00pm and 5:30pm 9:00pm. Prospective students are required to attend a seven-hour registration and orientation session. Adult High School Diploma The Adult High School Diploma Program (AHSD) provides an opportunity for students to earn a high school diploma through individualized study. The program is conducted in cooperation with the local board of education. A diploma is awarded by the State Board of Education at the completion of the required courses of study and the attainment of adequate scores on the reading and math sections of the North Carolina Competency Test. Adults 16 years of age and over may enroll in the Adult High School Diploma Program. Special requirements for students under 18 years of age include a minor release packet signed by the student s parent or legal guardian. The AHSD program is administered exclusively in the Learning Center on the campus of Nash Community College. Students complete studies in the areas of English, science, mathematics, social studies, health and elective studies. Programmed study materials are provided for students without cost. Previous high school transcripts are also required for the AHSD program. Registration and orientation for on-campus classes are held each Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm 9:00 pm. Prospective students are required to attend a seven hour registration and orientation session. 373

Compensatory Education Program Continuing Education Instructional Calendar Continuing Education Compensatory Education Program The Compensatory Education Program at Nash Community College is designed specifically for adults who have mild to severe mental handicapping conditions and deficits in the areas of academic development, personal development, and community living skills. Three classes are located on the Nash Community College campus: one class for persons with mild mental handicapping conditions and two classes for persons with moderate mental handicapping conditions. Instruction includes language, math, consumer education, community living, social sciences, health, and vocational education. Prospective students are required to attend an interview with the program coordinator to be considered for enrollment in the Compensatory Education program. All Compensatory Education Program students are required to submit written documentation of their disability before enrolling in the program. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth And Adult Programs Nash Community College received a federal grant administered through the Turning Point Workforce Development Board of the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments. The Workforce Investment Youth Act has enabled the college to set up a program that targets economically disadvantaged individuals 16 to 21 year olds. Participants work toward removing barriers to employment by obtaining their Adult High School Diploma (AHSD) and/or General Education Development (GED), taking Continuing Education classes or enrolling in a two-year degree program. The Adult Workforce Investment Act targets economically disadvantaged individuals 18 years of age and older. Participants work toward a two-year degree program or toward obtaining certification in a specialized area. Continuing Education Instructional Calendar Winter Quarter 2009 January 5 March 23, 2009 Spring Quarter 2009 April 3 June 22, 2009 Summer Quarter 2009 July 6 September 21, 2009 Fall Quarter 2009 September 25 December 14, 2009 374

Continuing Education Continuing Education Instructional Calendar Continuing Education Instructional Calendar Winter Quarter 2010 January 4 March 22, 2010 Spring Quarter 2010 March 29 June 21, 2010 Summer Quarter 2010 June 28 September 20, 2010 Fall Quarter 2010 September 23 December 16, 2010 375