Non-Credit and Professional Development Course Descriptions – 91�Թ��

Nutritional and Personal Trainer

Colbie Ayotte — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:53:54 +0000

The purpose of this course is to equip the student with knowledge and understanding about the importance and health benefits of proper nutrition, exercise, fitness, and healthy living. In this course, the topics of diet, exercise, nutritional elements, supplements, disease prevention, and weight management are explored. The goal is to prepare the student to use this understanding to facilitate healthy living in others.

WordPress Certificate

Colbie Ayotte — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:40:17 +0000

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design. During the first week you will learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website. Then find out how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation and setup), working with widgets and plugins, and more. Finally, acquire advanced knowledge about WordPress options and features. You will learn how to modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more. After successfully completing the WordPress Certificate you will know how to build a WordPress website or blog, customize your WordPress site by hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, know necessary regular WordPress maintenance, create WordPress website backup, and know how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress. For more information and registration:

Certificate in Web Design

Colbie Ayotte — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:33:06 +0000

Online users say a website’s design is the number one criterion for deciding whether a company is credible or not, according to recent research. Understanding what it takes to produce effective web design is essential in today’s market of highly saturated digital competition. First, discover the basics of web design using HTML and CSS. The No prior knowledge of HTML or web design is required. After the first course, you will have the info you need to plan and design effective web pages. Then find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications. Take away a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized. Finally, learn about responsive design process, advanced layout and design features using the Bootstrap framework. Plus explore CMS frameworks and industry standard technologies and frameworks. For more information and registration:

Digital Marketing Certificate

Colbie Ayotte — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:22:15 +0000

Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions. For more information and registration:

Substance Abuse Counseling

Colbie Ayotte — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:13:09 +0000

Substance Abuse counseling is a growing field that requires specialized knowledge in the areas of substance abuse and counseling theories. This course will provide an introductory foundation to all aspects of drug and alcohol counseling. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of the different substances and the etiology of substance abuse. In addition, students will learn about assessment and diagnosis, treatment settings and strategies, sobriety and relapse prevention, and general substance abuse prevention education and strategies. This course will also examine issues related to working with special populations and diverse cultures. Using a variety of instructional activities, this course will help prepare students to work with individuals and families in need of substance abuse treatment and counseling. This course will provide an initial educational foundation for students preparing to take state licensing or certification exams. However, since the requirements for each state differ, students will have to conduct their own research to determine state-specific certification requirements. Depending on the state requirements, the student may need to complete additional coursework or additional licensing requirements (e.g. externship or other work experience) beyond the completion of this course.

Mental Health Technician

Colbie Ayotte — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:06:47 +0000

Mental Health Technicians are in high demand right now! This certificate program will prepare individuals to enter this growing field with the skills and experience necessary to be a successful Mental Health Technician. This course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health care and the special needs of mental health patients. The full spectrum of mental health disorders will be discussed, along with information about the therapeutic interventions for each disorder. In addition, students will learn how
external factors such as substance abuse, poverty, and culture impact a patient’s willingness to seek and participate in treatment. Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of mental health care and will be fully prepared to begin working in the field.

Home Health Aide

Colbie Ayotte — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:03:24 +0000

Home Health Aides work directly with individuals in their homes to provide assistance with daily living and self-care tasks. Home health aides help people who are disabled, chronically ill, or cognitively impaired. They often help older adults who need assistance. In some states, home health aides may be able to give a client medication or check the client’s vital signs under the direction of a nurse or other healthcare practitioner. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the Home Health Aide profession through the use of theoretical and practical applications. Students will learn about the medical and social needs of home health care clients, as well as the nutrition, personal care, cleaning, and infection control tasks required of Home Health Aides. Upon completion of this course, students will be fully prepared to begin working with clients in their homes. In addition, this course will provide an initial educational foundation for students preparing to take state licensing or certification exams. However, since the requirements for each state differ, students will have to conduct their own research to determine state- specific certification requirements. Depending on the state requirements, the student may need to complete additional coursework or additional licensing requirements (e.g. externship or other work experience) beyond the completion of this course.

Patient Care Technician

Colbie Ayotte — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:00:31 +0000

With the ever-increasing demand on the healthcare industry, patient care technicians are a vital part of today’s medical workforce. Under the supervision of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, a patient care technician (PCT) helps look after sick and injured patients. Their primary duties include the following:

• Basic patient care like bathing, feeding, and catheter care

• Acquiring, distributing, and administering patient care supplies

• Collecting laboratory specimens

• Ensuring the cleanliness of patient rooms and conducting safety checks

• Monitoring and recording changes in patient health and vital signs

• Performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures

Patient care technicians have many options available for work location and environment. Most PCTs work in a hospital, home care agency, or a nursing home, while others work in doctors’ o ffices, clinics, or rehabilitation centers. Additional job placement opportunities can be found through specialized training, including dialysis, emergency room, and ICU specialization.

Hemodialysis Technician

Colbie Ayotte — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:12:36 +0000

Within the large and growing healthcare industry, hemodialysis technicians are an essential part of the clinical workforce. In addition to their primary responsibilities with dialysis treatment, they help comfort patients both mentally and physically as they undergo this stressful procedure. Their primary duties include the following:

• Maintain a sterile environment

• Set up, monitor, and clean dialyzing equipment

• Prepare and educate the patient

• Administer dialysis treatment

• Access patient’s vascular system

• Monitor and adjust medication and fluid rates

• Take vital signs

Hemodialysis technicians typically work in hospitals or clinics under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, but some even work within their patients’ homes. Most hemodialysis technicians work full-time, standard schedules, but part-time work is also available.

CDL – A

Zack Forray — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:21:52 +0000

A 12-week tractor-trailer, competency-based, driver training program that focuses on both classroom work and in-vehicle training time. After hours of driving time, labs, lecture, and range time, participants master a wide range of driver competencies to become safe, comfortable, confident drivers. When trainees have mastered driver competencies and earned their CDL’s they can begin working in the industry, often having lined-up jobs before finishing the course.
Training topics include trip planning, maintaining daily logs, handling cargo, cargo documentation,
employer relations, and public relations. The course prepares students for their written and practical
tests. The College can provide tutoring time in the on-campus Learning Center for those who may
need extra help in reading or test-taking. Students who complete the CDL-A training earn a certificate of course completion and receive assistance in job-seeking skills and job placement. Even though the course is currently non-credit, participants are graded on attendance, understanding regulations, keeping log books, pre-trip inspection, range skills, and road skills.

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