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Short-term job training Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development for those who are exploring new careers or who need further training in their current career. Short-term training programs include: New! Electronic Health Record Specialist Clinical Medical Assistant Cardiographic Technician and Phlebotomy Training Program Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation Small Business Accounting Certificate Personal Trainer Certification Preparation Veterinary Aide and Pet Care Web Design Series and Certificate Short-term skill workshops: Microsoft Office 2010 Applications Crystal Reports QuickBooks Adobe InDesign & Photoshop Online Classes and Career Training Professional development: Supervisory Leadership Certificate Skills for Developing Leaders Series Lean Concepts Certificate Program Human Services Professional Workshops Visit our website at www.wayne.uakron.edu/ce or call 1-800-221-8308, ext. 8980 for more information on all of our programs and workshops. Electronic Health Record Specialist in partnership with Boston Reed As an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Specialist you will assist healthcare providers to choose, implement, train and maintain an electronic health records system. You will learn the essential components of the electronic health record and health information exchange essentials; system selection and implementation; project management and fundaments of change and human factors. This course is 216 hours in length offered online with live, weekly teleconferences. Upon successful completion of the program graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion, and will qualify for the optional certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Monday, January 7 May 20 20 Sessions 5:30. 6:30 p.m. $3,600 Online classes begin monthly (includes tuition and all course materials and certification exams) FREE INFORMATION MEETING Thursday, December 6 5:30 7:00 p.m. 21

Clinical Medical Assistant Wayne College in partnership with Boston Reed Clinical medical assistants working in a physician s office or a clinic setting: Greet and room patients Obtain vital signs from patients Help physicians carry out procedures Perform basic wound care Drape patients Collect specimens Administer medication Work in a physician s office or a clinic setting This program combines 92 hours of classroom, 42 hours online, and 160 hours offsite externship which provides you with a comprehensive learning experience 294 hours of training. Topics covered include: Medical terminology Emergency procedures Infection control, medical asepsis and sterilization Physical exam and patient history documentation Rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities Safety and regulatory guidelines Basic microbiology Nutrition in health and disease Basic pharmacology Calculation of medication dosage and medication administration Legal and ethical considerations and HIPAA regulations Students must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be a minimum of 18 years old. Students need competency in, or completion of, a basic computer operations course. Students will be required to have access to the Internet, printing capabilities and an email address. Prior to placement in an externship, students will need to show proof of completion of CPR for the health care provider course, a health examination including TB testing and submission of a resume. Students are required to take English reading and comprehension, and math basics assessment prior to starting the course. Most health care employers will require applicants to submit to a criminal records check, and those convicted of or having pled guilty to a felony may not be eligible for employment. The program consists of lecture, clinical instruction, demonstration, individualized study, small and large group discussion and independent research. You will be evaluated with pre- and post-tests, tests and quizzes, an oral exam, observation, assignment completion, self-evaluation, completion of a project with critique and a final exam. Upon successful completion of coursework and externship hours, you will receive a certificate of completion from Wayne College in partnership with Boston Reed. Certification: The curriculum taught in this class will help prepare you to take the National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT) exam for medical assisting at Wayne College. Certification is important because it may be a requirement for employment, and it may give you hiring preference over applicants who are not certified. Visit www.ncctinc.com to find out more about certification. According to the Ohio Office of Workforce Development s Bureau of Labor Market Information, medical assistants is one of the fastest growing occupations in the state of Ohio through 2016. Projected employment growth rate is 32%. The average wage of medical assistants in Ohio was $12.47 in 2009. Locally, the yearly growth rate will be 29% from 2008-2018, with the average wage being $13.16 in November 2009. Low interest student loans and payment plan are available for the Clinical Medical Assistant Program. FREE Information Meeting Thursday, November 15 5:30-7:00 p.m. Saturdays February 2 May 4 13 sessions No class March 30 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (30 min. lunch break) $3,195 (includes tuition, all course materials) 22

EKG and Phlebotomy This is a unique, customized course to train you to be a phlebotomist and a cardiographic technician. Phlebotomists: Are skilled health care professionals trained to collect, transport, handle and process blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis using venipuncture and microcollection techniques Identify and select equipment, supplies and additives used in blood collection Understand factors that affect specimen collection procedures and test results EKG Technicians: Are allied health support personnel who can work in a variety of settings Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) ailments Are educated and trained to perform diagnostic procedures at the request of the physician to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with cardiac disease Work in a variety of locations from doctors offices to hospital cardiology departments Operate machines that record the electrical changes that occur during and between heartbeats This comprehensive program will prepare you for employment as an advanced, cross-trained EKG technician or phlebotomist working under the supervision of licensed health care providers. Lecture, lab and practicum topics include: An introduction to the phlebotomy profession Anatomy and physiology for phlebotomists Proper procedures for collection and infection control Basic cardiovascular anatomy and physiology EKG techniques and recognition Basic cardiovascular electrophysiology Stress test techniques, Holter monitoring and cardiac medications The program includes 128 classroom hours, 30 hours phlebotomy and 30 hours cardiographic offsite externships 188 hours of training. Employment growth for EKG and phlebotomy technicians and other health care assistant occupations is higher than average across the U.S. and is expected to grow by 32% by 2016. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, phlebotomists can earn $11.25 to $12.15 an hour, depending on where they work hospital, private clinic or physician s office. Students must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Certification: The Clinical Medical Assistant program will prepare you to assist a physician, provide care to patients in a doctor s office or clinic, and sit for a national certification exam, and the EKG technician certification (CEN). Health care employers may require applicants to submit to a criminal records check, and those convicted of or having pled guilty to a felony may not be eligible for employment. FREE Information Meeting Thursday, November 29 5:30-7:00 p.m. Saturdays January 19 May 11 16 sessions No class March 30 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (30 min. lunch break) $2,695 (includes tuition, all course materials, and certification exams) 23

Pharmacy Technicians: Work with licensed pharmacists in retail pharmacies and hospitals to provide medication and health care products to patients Retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure and sometimes mix medications Prepare prescription labels, select prescription containers and affix labels to containers Price and file filled prescriptions that will be checked by the pharmacist May be required to read patient charts if working in a hospital Topics covered in this course include: Drug classes and prefixes Controlled drugs Extemporaneous admixtures Sterile products Total parenteral nutrition Safe handling of antineoplastic drugs Federal Pharmacy Law Medical/pharmaceutical terminology and abbreviations Pharmaceutical mathematics The program is 56 hours of classroom training. The median hourly earnings of pharmacy technicians in 2009 was $12.52. The job outlook for full- and part-time pharmacy technicians is good and is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2018. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services, Bureau of Labor Market Information (September 2009), pharmacy technician is in the fastest-growing occupations in Ohio, with a growth rate of 26%. Students must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be a minimum of 18 years old. Considerable homework is required and several class sessions will focus on the necessary math skills. Certification: Emily s Law (S.B. 203) requires pharmacy technicians to meet certain qualifications and pass either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination (PTCB Examination) or the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) Examination. This program is designed to meet the specifications of the certification exams and will prepare you to take either exam. For more information on the PTCB Exam, contact www. ptcb.org. For more information on the ExCPT Exam, contact www.nationaltechexam.org. The ExCPT Examination is now available at the Wayne College Testing Center. Wednesdays January 16 May 8 16 sessions No class March 27 5:00-8:30 p.m. $1,195 (includes tuition, and all course materials) 24 Online Career Training Programs Online learning anytime, anywhere just a click away! GES Career Training Programs are comprehensive, affordable, self-paced and completely online! You can begin these programs at any time and learn when it fits your schedule. Once you have successfully completed all required coursework, you will receive a certificate of completion from The University of Akron Wayne College. Programs are available in the following areas: Business and Professional Media and Design Health Care and Fitness Hospitality and Gaming IT and Software Development Skilled Trades and Industrial Management and Corporate Sustainable Energy and Going Green www.gatlineducation.com/waynecollege

Veterinary Aide and Pet Care Your love of animals may open the door to a new career! Veterinary Aides: Work with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to treat animals for disease, administer injections or medications, and assist during surgery or physical exams Comfort animals during veterinary appointments Prepare food and medicines Remove stitches and bandages May prepare tissue samples and run simple lab tests May prepare medications and sterilize instruments for surgery Assist in cleaning cages and kennels Work at the reception desk and/or greet clients and their animals Topics covered in this course include: Preventive health practices and sanitation Pharmacy skills Pet nutrition Office safety practices Vaccine protocols Assisting with medication administration Laboratory procedures Medical history preparation Assisting with exam room, dentistry and/or radiology procedures Pet behavior Wound and emergency care Customer service and office communications working with customers The program is 42 hours of classroom training. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for veterinary aides in Ohio is $10.29 per hour, and the job market is expected to grow 14.8% by 2018. Nationally, the median wage is $9.98 per hour. Students must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be a minimum of 18 years old. Considerable reading homework and assessment are a part of this course. Consistent attendance is required. All material presented through this class has been developed within the guidelines of the generally accepted standards of veterinary medical practice as it pertains to veterinary aide duties, as defined in rule 4741-1-14 promulgated under the Ohio Administrative Code section Veterinary Aide duties 4741.03(c)(9). Thursdays January 17 April 25 14 sessions No class March 28 6:00-9:00 p.m. $895 (includes tuition, and all course materials) The clinic practicum brought everything that I learned to life... hands-on experience validates the knowledge that I have gained. Laura Ann Irvine, vet aide student 25

Personal Trainer Certification Preparation Certified Personal Trainers: Work one-on-one with clients either in a gym or in the client s home Help clients assess their level of physical fitness and set and reach fitness goals Demonstrate various exercises and help clients improve their exercise techniques May keep records of client s exercise sessions to monitor client s progress toward physical fitness Advise clients on how to modify their lifestyle outside of the gym to improve their fitness The personal trainer certification preparation course is composed of both classroom learning and practical activity. Key content covered in the course includes: Anatomy Biomechanics Exercise physiology Health and physical fitness Screening and evaluation Nutritional sciences Weight management Resistance training techniques Cardiovascular fitness Exercise programming The program is 30 hours of classroom training. Personal trainers often start out by taking classes to become certified. They then may begin by working alongside an experienced trainer before being allowed to train clients alone. Most personal trainers must obtain certification in the fitness field to gain employment. According to the State of Ohio Labor Market Information, the prospects for a career as a personal trainer are good and will continue to grow. The average wage for fitness trainers in Ohio was $12.70 in 2009. The job market is expected to grow 15.9% through 2018. Personal trainer certification students need to have a high school diploma or the equivalent and must be at least 18 years old. This course is approved by State Physical Therapy Boards, the National Athletic Training Association and the American Dietetic Association for continuing education credit. Consistent attendance and homework will be required. Certification: This program will prepare you to take the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) Personal Trainer Program Certification (NCSF-CPT) Exam. The class fee includes all textbooks and materials, a voucher for the NCSF- CPT certification exam and a one-year NCSF professional membership, which includes access to employment assistance and job opportunity, personal trainer tools, discounts on professional liability insurance, the NCSF newsletter and e-news, discounts on apparel and training equipment, and discounted continuing education classes. Visit www.ncsf.org for more information on certification testing locations. Mondays January 21 April 15 12 sessions No class March 25 5:30-8:00 p.m. $1,395 (includes tuition, and all course materials) 26

Small Business Accounting Certificate Holmes County Higher Education Center This program is designed to give you the hands-on experience and practical skills you need to become a bookkeeper for a small business or an accounting clerk with financial responsibilities. The certificate combines 36 hours of Bookkeepers Boot Camp and 24 hours of computer lab training in QuickBooks. Course content includes record keeping system setup, balance sheets, income and cash flow statements, sales and purchasing cycles, payroll and inventory basics, bank reconciliation, tax reporting schedules and beginning and advanced QuickBooks. Bookkeepers: Update and maintain accounting records, including those which calculate expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss Make numerous computations Must be comfortable using computers to calculate and record data In a small business, may be in charge of the general ledger, posting transactions, debits and credits Prepare financial statements and reports May prepare bank deposits and payroll, make purchases, prepare invoices and track overdue accounts Topics covered in this course include: Record keeping system setup Balance sheets Income and cash flow statements Sales and purchasing cycles Payroll and inventory basics Transactions between the company and its owners Bank reconciliation Petty cash Record keeping and tax reporting schedules Beginning and Advanced modules of QuickBooks automated record keeping system Employment of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks is projected to grow by 4.5% through the year 2018. According to the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, Bureau of Labor Market Information, September 2009, the average hourly wage of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks in Ohio (with 12 months combined experience and training) was $15.87. Bookkeeping clerks who carry a wider range of bookkeeping and accounting skills will be in greater demand than specialized clerks. Students must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be a minimum of 18 years old. Homework, completion of an accounting simulation project and consistent attendance are required. Students must be proficient in keyboarding and should have an understanding of Word and Excel to take the QuickBooks portions of the certificate. Bookkeepers Boot Camp Tuesdays & Thursdays May 14 June 20 12 sessions 5:30-8:30 p.m. The certificate program combines 36 hours of classroom training for Bookkeepers Boot Camp and 24 hours of computer lab training for QuickBooks. Classes are held at the Holmes County Higher Education Center 88-B E. Jackson St. Millersburg QuickBooks Pro 2012 BASIC & ADVANCED Tuesday & Thursday July 9, 11, 16, 18 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $1,195 (includes tuition and all course materials) 27

Web Design Series & Certificate The Web Design Certificate allows you to develop and maintain a company website or upgrade a current website. This certificate program will help to demonstrate your skills to current and future employers. Web Designers: Design, build, and maintain websites Perform or direct website updates Write, design, or edit webpage content or direct others in producing content Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices Nationally, the need for Web design computer specialists is expected to grow 15% or faster than average in the next 7 years. In Ohio, salaries for Web design associates range from $18.04 per hour to a median hourly wage of over $33 per hour. Those with an associates degree or bachelor s degree with additional work experience and training can earn up to $48 per hour in Ohio. Students should be familiar with basic Internet concepts and the Windows platform, and have the ability to use a Web browser. Students wishing to pursue the Web Design Certificate should have educational and/or work experience with Internet, Windows and/or Design experience. Dreamweaver You will learn fine control over every element of your website with Dreamweaver. Incorporate images, multimedia elements, and properly formatted text to develop well organized websites that users can easily navigate through. Fridays, March 15, 22 & 29 8:30 am 4:00 pm $579 Photoshop With Photoshop you can define appropriate resolution and compression settings, use the program s powerful controls to correct colors, adjust lighting, and repair other types of visual damage in your images, create unique artistic effects using filters, adjustments, brushes, and 3D tools, prepare images for Web publication by adding animations and defining image slices. Fridays, April 5 & 12 8:30 am 4:00 pm $399 Get Started with Website Design Learn the ins and outs of designing an effective website and learn tips and tricks to make your site the best it can be. Friday, February 15 8:30 am 4:00 pm $199 Basic Web Development with HTML, XHTML, CSS & JavaScript Learn to set up your webpage, reduce image resolution, create radio buttons, add a hit counter, add embedded sound, add content from other sites and create an RSS feed. Fridays, February 22, March 1 & 8 8:30 am 4:00 pm $579 Flash Build animations and other interactive content, explore basic drawing techniques, and then move on to more advanced techniques such as adding animation and interactivity. Learn how to add the necessary ActionScript code that will move your designs from static to dynamic. Fridays, April 19 & 26 8:30 am 4:00 pm $399 Web Design Certificate Capstone Course For those wishing to earn their Web Design Certificate, this final capstone course will bring all the elements of the Web Design Series together and put the finishing touches on your Web design project. (This class is designed only for those enrolled in the Web Design Certificate Program) Friday, May 3 8:30 am 4:00 pm $199 Register for the entire series and save $200! 28 All six classes are $2,149 (includes tuition and all course materials)