PJC Announces Continuing Education
Courses For March
From PJC
Paris Junior College's Continuing Education Department has scheduled a
selection of classes for the month of March, according to John
Spradling, vice president of workforce training.
Business
How to Start Your Own Business will be offered from 9-11 a.m. on
Friday, March 5. This free seminar will provide valuable information
for anyone wanting to start or expand a small business.
The Workers Comp for Medical Staff seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9. This seminar will offer practical
information about rules and processes affecting health care delivery
to injured employees, enabling them to effectively participate in the
Texas workers' compensation system. Topics will include case
management and return to work; treatment guidelines; pre-
authorization; billing and reimbursement; medical documentation;
dispute resolution; maximum medical improvement and impairment rating;
and other issues affecting workers' compensation claims.
Childcare & Development
An eight-hour childcare pre-service is required of all new employees
in regulated child care facilities. This training is scheduled on an
individual basis by calling 903-782-0447.
The Kids Hurt Too seminar will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday,
March 13. This seminar is designed to help parents understand their
children's needs throughout the process of divorce.
Computer
The Basic Microsoft Word 2007 word processing class will meet from 6-9
p.m., each Monday and Wednesday, March 1-10. Topics include creating,
saving and opening documents, editing documents, formatting text and
paragraphs, formatting documents, and creating and formatting tables.
A Basic Microsoft Excel 2007 electronic spreadsheet class will be held
from 6-9 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday, March 22-31. Instruction
will cover creating a worksheet, working with formulas and functions,
formatting a worksheet, working with charts, and analyzing data using
formulas.
An Introduction to Computers Part I teaches students how to enter and
edit data, work with files, create, copy and delete files using a word
processing program. The class meets from 6-9 p.m., Monday and
Wednesday, March 1-10.
Introduction to Computers Part II teaches students how to browse the
Internet, use Web pages, search for Web sites, send and receive e-
mail, and how to send and receive attachments. This class meets from
6-9 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, March 22-31.
Computing for Senior Adults (55+)
Surfin' the Web is scheduled from 1-4 p.m., Monday and Wednesday,
March 8-15 at PrimeTime. Students will learn to use the Internet,
including e-mail, web pages and how to perform basic research to
address company/business needs.
Understanding Windows will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each Monday,
March 22 through April 5. The class meets at PrimeTime. Students will
learn to create, save, and find files, manage and manipulate files and
directories using Windows Explorer, and open and close
multiple documents without fear of file loss.
Driving
The Driver's Education class is approved by the Texas Department of
Public Safety for students at least 15 years of age. The TEA form
showing attendance, social security card and birth certificate must be
provided. The class meets from 4-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday,
March 1 through April 1.
Coaching the Van Driver is designed to help participants understand
their primary responsibility for the safe and reliable transport of
passengers. The session will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday,
March 5.
Defensive Driving is offered in accordance with standards established
by the National Traffic Safety Institute of Texas, Inc. The class will
be held from 6-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 22-23.
First Aid & CPR
Basic Life Support (CPR) Re-certification will be offered from
5:30-9:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1. It will be repeated from 5:30-9
p.m. on March 10-11, and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 25.. This
session is an update and review course for current CPR cardholders.
Written examination and successful demonstration of skills is
required. The American Heart Association certifies this course.
The Basic Life Support (CPR) class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 on
Friday, March 5. This class offers instruction in lifesaving skills
for respiratory (choking and near drowning) and cardiac emergencies
involving adults, children and infants. This class will also be
offered from 5:30-9 p.m. on March 10-11, and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
on March 25. This class is approved by the American Heart Association.
Health Care
The Pharmacy Technician course prepares students to enter the pharmacy
field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB
exam. The course will be held from 6-9:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday,
March 1 through April 26.
The Dental Assistant class will meet from 6-9:30 p.m., each Tuesday
and Thursday and on 4 Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 2 through May
13. This program prepares students for entry level positions in dental
assisting. This course will familiarize the students with all areas of
pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional
skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.
The EKG Technician Certification class will be held from 6-9:30 p.m.,
each Tuesday and Thursday, March 2 through April 27. This
comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares
students to function as EKG technicians and to take the American
Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) - Electrocardiograph (EKG)
Technician exam and other national certification exams. Call
1-877-216-7750, extension 145, to receive additional information.
The Nurse Aide class will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Thursday, March 8-31. This class offers preparation for entry
level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and
abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term
care facilities. A photo ID, social security card and criminal
background release is required at registration.
The Aseptic Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians class is scheduled
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 22 through April 18. The schedule will
vary. Students will become familiar with US 797, a sterile technique
and equipment used in the preparation of a sterile IV product. This
class is taught in two parts. Part A is an at-home study course with a
post test. Test must be completed by April 9. Part B is an intensive 2-
day class with hands-on training and includes a hands-on final exam.
Pre-requisite for this course is either having completed the Pharmacy
Technician Program or be currently working in a Pharmacy. Part B will
be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 17-18.
The Medication Aide Update will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Thursday, March 25. This course is a fulfillment of the annual
education renewal requirements for the Certified Medication Aide.
Nursing Home
Working With the Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes - Session I will be
presented from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3.
Participants will increase their knowledge and become more aware of
their attitudes toward the mentally ill residents. Other topics will
address recognizing and understanding hallucinations, delusions,
depression, withdrawal and suicidal behavior in nursing home residents.
Leadership
Building an Environment of Trust is a key ingredient of employee
engagement and loyalty. This class builds awareness of traps and
strategies, helping leaders create an environment in which people take
risks, identify and solve problems, and work together. This seminar
will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 5.
Lapidary
A Basic Lapidary Arts - Cabochon class will meet from 4:30-7:30 p.m.,
each Monday and Wednesday, March 29 to April 21. Participants will
become familiar with and use the equipment to slab saw, trim saw, use
diamond abrasives, grind, shape and polish calibrated mineral stock
into fashioned gems.
Sign Language
An American Sign Language class teaches participants the ABCs to
finger spell words, and learn words and phrases. The class will be
held from 6-8 p.m. each Monday, March 29 through May 17.
Workforce Development
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction
Industry seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Thursday, March 8-11. Special emphasis is placed on using the 39 CFR
Part 1926 standards to identify and recommend abatement for the
greatest safety and health hazards in construction.
To register for these classes, call 903-782-0447 or 903-782-0445.
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