The Career Training Department is the region s source for adult learners who want to sharpen workplace skills, attain job certification or recertification, CREATIVE CAREER LIVINGTRAINING improve employment marketability, or take a refresher course. Career Training courses meet the criteria for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Call (910) 695-3980 to register for classes. For additional information about Career Training courses, please contact Vanessa Galloway at (910) 695-3939 or gallowayv@ sandhills.edu. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES Auto Safety Inspection Successful completion of this course will certify students to inspect motor vehicles under the NC Motor Vehicles Safety Inspection Law. Prerequisite: valid driver s license. CEU: 0.8 Instructor: Tom Bergman 103 Sirotek Hall on Mondays 102 Sirotek Hall on Wednesdays Course Number: 3304 September 9 & 11 Course Number: 3305 October 7 & 9 Course Number: 3306 November 4 & 6 Course Number: 3307 December 9 & 11 OBD Emissions Control Inspection Successful completion of this course will certify students to inspect motor vehicles under the NC Motor Vehicles OBD Emissions Control Inspection Law. Prerequisite: certified auto safety inspector. CEU: 0.8 Instructor: Jimmy Black 102 Sirotek Hall on Wednesdays 127 Sirotek Hall on Thursdays Course Number: 3309 September 18 & 19 Course Number: 3310 October 16 & 17 Course Number: 3311 November 13 & 14 Course Number: 3312 December 4 & 5 OBD Emissions Control Inspection - Recertification Successful completion of this course will recertify current OBD emissions control inspectors. CEU: 0.4 Instructor: Jimmy Black 102 Sirotek Hall Course Number: 3314 Wednesday September 25 Course Number: 3315 Wednesday October 23 Course Number: 3316 Wednesday November 20 Vehicle Dealers Continuing Education Required of all non-franchise vehicle dealers in NC, this course will include updates of NC general statutes and DMV policies and procedures. CEU: 0.6 Course Number: 3319 Instructor: Mark Ivey Thursday September 26 103 Van Dusen Hall 9 am - 4 pm 2
HEALTH CARE OCCUPATIONS NEW! Pharmacy Technician This course is designed to prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and for entry-level employment in a community pharmacy setting. Topics include technical procedures for preparing and dispensing prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, packaging and labeling, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, pharmacy calculations, and over-the-counter drugs. Upon completion, students will be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a community pharmacy setting. CEU: 10.2 Course Number: 3327 Instructor: Kim Kremer, Pharm-D, B.S. Chemistry Mondays & Wednesdays September 23 February 4 (No class 12/19 1/5) 228 Logan Hall 6 pm 9 pm Explore a Career as a Certified Pharmacy Technician Master the skills that will prepare you for an entry-level position as a pharmacy tech or clerk, and discover the steps you can take to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). This six-week class details. Classes begin August 21, September 18, October 16, Certified Nursing Assistant, Level 1 This State-certified program will prepare students for work under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals in performing hands-on patient care. The course includes preparation for the State Board examination for NC NA Registry listing. Please contact Dottie Bement at 910-695-3965 before registering. Prerequisite(s): Completion of application to SCC and placement in ENG 095 (nursing students only) or registration with Continuing Education and Work Keys Reading for Information, Level 4 CEU: 20.4 $210.50 + text Course Number: 3374 Instructor: Jenell Morris-Powell Mondays & Wednesdays August 19 December 17 8:30 am - 2 pm, Open Lab 2-4 pm 129 Upchurch Hall Course Number: 3375 Instructor: Jenell Morris-Powell August 20 December 17 4 pm 9:30pm, Open Lab 2-4 pm 129 Upchurch Hall Course Number: 3376 Instructor: Molly Wilson, RN, BSN August 20 December 17 8:30 am - 2 pm, Open Lab 2-4 pm A21 Pine Knoll Saint Joseph of the Pines Certified Nursing Assistant, Level 1 Refresher & Test Prep This 24-hour course is designed to refresh Nursing Assistant I skills required by the state for NC NA Registry listing. You must have already completed a State certified NA1 program prior to enrollment. A copy of your Certificate of Completion or a transcript is required. Please contact Dottie Bement at (910) 695-3965 for verification of registration eligibility and class schedule. Course Number: 3377 Instructor: Dottie Bement Wednesdays & Fridays 9 am 3 pm October 9 18 Van Dusen Hall 107 Medication Aide Learn the skills necessary to sit for the NC Medication Aide written exam. Contact Dottie Bement at 910-695-3965 for verification of registration eligibility and class schedule. Course Number: 3378 Instructor: Dottie Bement Wednesdays & Fridays 9 am 3 pm October 23 November 1 Van Dusen Hall 107 3
EKG Technician Learn the required skills to become a certified EKG Technician and work in a variety of healthcare settings. Topics include cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac cycle, EKG strip analysis, 12 lead EKG, and EKG procedures. A criminal background check and a drug screening are required for registration both are also employment requirements. Please visit www.hirease.com for more information. CEU: 4.8 $150.50 + text Course Number: 3328 Instructor: Pat Moran Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 16 Nov 6 6 9 pm 104 Van Dusen Hall Course Number: 3329 Instructor: Chasity Smith October 29 December 12 5:45-9 pm 109 Johnson Hall Phlebotomy Technician Reading Placement Test Phlebotomy placement requires Work Keys Reading for Information, Level 4 or higher. To sign up for testing, please call Continuing Education at 910.695.3980. A picture ID and a $10 fee are required. Please arrive early doors will be locked once testing begins! Registration for phlebotomy classes also requires current immunizations for Hepatitis B, a Tuberculosis screening, a criminal background check and a drug screening. Please visit www.hirease.com for more information about drug testing and background checks. Phlebotomy Technician Learn the skills necessary to draw blood specimens in various healthcare settings and blood donation centers. Topics include venipuncture, specimen handling, record-keeping, and the healthcare professitn. A drug screening, background check, and current immunizations are required for registration. Screening and testing fees not included. CEU: 22.00 $210.50 + text Course Number: 3330 Instructor: Rachel Hall, CPT Mondays & Wednesdays + 4 Saturdays TBD August 19 December 16 6-9 pm 109 Johnson Hall Course Number: 3331 Instructor: Susan Boulton, BAM, Agr. MT, ASCP + 4 Saturdays TBD August 20 December 12 6-9 pm 104 Van Dusen Hall MEDICAL OFFICE Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant Learn all about the in-demand career of medical information management as you explore the job of an administrative medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor s office- -from appointment scheduling and chart creation to medical billing and coding. This six-week class is entirely online with all course materials included. Please visit www.ed2go.com/sandhills for class Medical Coding Learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-9 CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment or surgical procedure. This six-week class is entirely online with all course materials included. Please visit www. ed2go.com/sandhills for class + textbooks Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach Prepare for a career in the health services Industry by learning medical terminology in a memorable and enjoyable fashion. This sixweek class details Classes begin August Human Anatomy and Physiology I Gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the human body and its systems. This sixweek class is entirely online with all course materials included. Please visit www.ed2go.com/ sandhills for class details. This is a Continuing Education course and does not earn transferable college credit. Classes begin August 4
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Learn the basic characteristics of the four main types of tissues, the general and specific senses, cellular metabolism, body chemistry, and significant events in the life span. This six-week class is entirely online with all course materials included. Please visit www.ed2go. com/sandhills for class details. This is a Continuing Education course and does not earn transferable college credit. Classes begin August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, and December 11. Spanish for Medical Professionals Learn medical Spanish quickly and easily, honing your basic conversational skills and mastering key healthcare words and phrases. This six-week class is entirely online with all course materials included. Please visit www. ed2go.com/sandhills for class BUSINESS & OFFICE MANAGEMENT Administrative Assistant Fundamentals This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. This six-week class Keyboarding By the end of the course, you ll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview. This sixweek class Customer Service Fundamentals Become indispensable to any organization by understanding how to identify and meet customer needs. This six-week class is entirely online with all course materials included. Please visit www.ed2go.com/sandhills for class Accounting Fundamentals Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more. This six-week class is entirely online with all course materials included. Please visit www.ed2go.com/sandhills for class Introduction to Quickbooks 2013 Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain control of the financial aspects of your business with this powerful accounting software program. This six-week class is entirely online with all course materials included. Please visit www.ed2go.com/ sandhills for class details. Classes begin August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, and December 11. 5
Notary Public A notary public is officially authorized to witness signatures on legal documents, collect sworn statements, and administer oaths. Participants must have a high school diploma or GED and no felony convictions. CEU: 0.7 + text Course Number: 3321 Instructor: Judy Martin Tuesday & Thursday Sept 10 12 5:30-9 pm 201 Van Dusen Hall Course Number: 3322 Instructor: Judy Martin Tuesday & Thursday Nov 5 7 1 4:30 pm 204 Van Dusen Hall Course Number: 3323 Instructor: Ron Utley Monday & Tuesday October 14 15 5:30-9 pm 127 Upchurch Hall BANKING Bank Teller Training Designed for those interested in becoming a bank teller, this course will include an introduction to banking operations, handling cash, balancing operations, customer relations, and security procedures. Upon successful completion of the course, students are guaranteed an interview with a local bank. CEU: 3.6 Course Number: 3324 Instructor: Serena Gonzales September 17 October 24 6-9:00 101 Meyer Hall $130 + text CONSTRUCTION Program Level 1 Using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, students will learn the basic theory and practice of the electrical trade. Offered in partnership with the Sandhills Association of Electrical Contractors, this course is taught by NCCER-certified trainers and overseen by a master NCCER trainer. After completion, students are qualified to apply to NCCER for Electrician Level 1 Certification, inclusion on the NCCER National Registry for Electricians, and entrylevel employment. Course Number: 3368 206 Van Dusen Hall Program Level 2 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 of the Electrical Apprenticeship Program or experienced electricians may take a placement exam for Level 1 exemption. Call 910-695-3939 for information about placement exam. Successful completion qualifies students to apply to NCCER for Electrician Level 2 Certification and inclusion on the NCCER National Registry for Electricians, Course Number: 3369 207 Van Dusen Hall Program Level 3 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 of the Program. Successful completion qualifies students to apply to NCCER for Electrician Level 3 Certification and inclusion on the NCCER National Registry for Electricians, Course Number: 3370 208 Van Dusen Hall 6
Program Level 4 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3 of the Program. Successful completion of level 4 qualifies students to take the Journeyman s Exam, required for all State and Federal jobs. Course Number: 3371 214 Van Dusen Hall EDUCATION Understanding Chemical Dependency This course is designed to provide an introduction to and overview of substance abuse and dependency. CEU: 1.2 Course Number: 3344 Instructor: Vicky Jobe-Crosby, Ms Ed, NCC, LCPC, LPC Saturdays August 31 September 7 9 am 3pm Growing Up Tech: The Millennial Generation Explained This course provides an overview of the physical, emotional and cognitive development stages of adolescence. Participants will learn about behavior, moral development, self-concept, sexuality, and other influences on development of teens and young adults. CEU: 0.6 Course Number: 3345 Instructor: Vicky Jobe-Crosby, Ms Ed, NCC, LCPC, LPC Thursdays September 5 12 5 8 pm REAL ESTATE Real Estate Math Highly recommended in conjunction with Real Estate Pre-licensing This fourteen-hour class is designed to review and practice the basic math operations and formulas necessary to pass the North Carolina Real Estate sales and broker exam. CEU: 1.4 Course Number: 3335 Instructor: Belinda McFerrin Mondays September 23 -- November 4 6-8 pm 214 Van Dusen Hall Real Estate Pre-Licensing This course provides an intensive review of topics and is designed to prepare the student for the sales and broker licensing examination. Topics covered include real estate terms, contracts, leases, ownership, licensing law, finance, listing and closing of property, property valuation, and building construction. CEU: 7.5 Course Number: 3332 Instructor: Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR September 10 -- December 5 6-9 pm 102 Van Dusen Hall Real Estate Mandatory Update #9914 All licensed real estate salespeople and brokers must complete a fourhour mandatory NC Real Estate Commission-approved update course. CEU: 0.4 Course Number: 3333 Instructor: Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR Thursday December 12 8:30 am 12:30 pm 103 Van Dusen Hall $50 Broker-in-Charge Annual Review #8814 All brokers-in-charge must complete this annual review course each year after being designated a brokerin-charge by the NC Real Estate Commission. CEU: 0.4 Course Number: 3334 Instructor: Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR Thursday December 12 1:30 pm 5:30 pm 103 Van Dusen Hall $50 Real Estate Law Explore the legal issues involved in real estate law, from investing to title examinations. You ll not only master the essentials, but you ll receive hands-on applications and examples that will show you how to use this knowledge in a day-to-day real estate practice or in personal real estate investing. This six-week class 7
Real Estate Investing I You ll learn how to invest in foreclosures, manage a rehab project, and build your team of real estate professionals (title officers, lawyers, accountants, mortgage brokers, appraisers, and more). We ll also explore the effects of higher interest rates and cover alternative strategies for a changing market. This course provides straight talk about real estate that will help you profit from the tremendous opportunities available to investors right now. This sixweek class HOSPITALITY & FOOD SERVICE ServSafe Food Safety and Sanitation Learn the basics of food handling safety and facility sanitation requirements. This course is recommended for all food service facilities, including supervisory personnel, culinary professionals, and food service staff. CEU: 1.6 Instructor: Megan Coleman $90 Course Number: 3350 Mondays & Tuesdays September 16 September 24 5-9 pm Course Number: 3351 Mondays & Tuesdays October 28 November 5 5-9 pm Bartending Learn the basics of bartending as a profession or for home use. Topics include popular mixed drinks, wine, utensils, glassware, fruit cutting, bar procedures, and ABC laws. Course Number: 3340 Instructor: Tyrone Thomas Saturdays Oct 5 Oct 26 9am 3 pm Clement Dining Room in Dempsey Center AVIATION Private & Sport Pilot Ground School Learn the basic elements of flying, including the theory of flight systems, communication, navigation, weather, and FAA regulations. Successful completion of this course prepares students to sit for the FAA written examination. CEU: 6.0 Course Number: 3342 Instructor: John McRae, CFII, ATP Saturdays Oct 5 Dec 7 9 am - 3 pm Moore County Airport and supplies LANDSCAPING & HORTICULTURE Fall Propagation This three-hour workshop is designed to provide you with practical, hands-on experience related to the propagation of plant materials by a variety of means: seeds, cuttings, grafting, and other plant tissues CEU: 0.3 Course Number: 3336 Instructor: James Matthews Saturday October 19 9 am - Noon Van Dusen 211 $25 Fall Pruning In this three-hour workshop, learn the basics of pruning deciduous trees, shrubs, and other kinds of perennial plant materials, specifically for the fall season. CEU: 0.3 Course Number: 3337 Instructor: James Matthews Saturday November 9 9 am - Noon Van Dusen 211 $25 8