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NCTC
Division of Lifelong Learning
and Workforce Development Graham Fall 2008 Schedule |
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(Nurse Aide for Healthcare) This course is designed to prepare students for the certification examination; addressing both written and clinical skills required for those that are planning to be long term care nursing assistants. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite to taking the state exam for the certification to work as a nurse aid. The course content encompasses 80 hours of instruction (of which 56 hrs. are lecture/lab. are makeup/remedial and 24 hrs. are clinical). Students do not need previous nursing home experience or be currently employed to take this course. The state exam fee, liability insurance, scrubs, book and training manuals are included in the price of the class. Required Immunizations for CNA
ID: NURA 1001 080 081Q Date: 9/9/08 TP 10/30/08 (lec/lab) Day: Tues/Thurs Time: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Clinical: Sat 11/1; 11/8; 11/15 (8a-5p) Fee: $775 Location: E3
Date: 9/15/08 to 11/10/08 (lec/lab) Day: Mon/Wed Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Clinical: Sat 11/22; 12/6; 12/13 (8a-5p) Fee: $775 Location: E3
This combined billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (introduction and guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Students will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS). After obtaining the suggested practical work experience students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for a variety of certification exams. Textbooks Included. (70 hours) OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR MEDICAL RECORDS TECHS (INCLUDING CODING) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm Course ID: HITT 1013 080 081Q Dates: 10/6/08 to 11/10/08 Day(s): Mon/Wed Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: E4 Fee: $800 Course ID: HITT 2046 080 081Q Dates: 11/12/08 to 12/17/08 Day(s): Mon/Wed Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: E4 Fee: $799
This course will provide the training elements that will meet the Texas Department of Health requirements for Medication Aide. Students must be at least 18 years old, provide documentation of employment on the first day of class in a facility as a Certified Nurse Aide, or in a Personal Care Facility such as a State School, be free of contagious diseases, and furnish a certified copy of a high school diploma or GED. The state testing fee, textbook and drug cards are included in the class fee. Instructor: T. James. (140 hrs)
Course ID: NURA 1013 080 081Q Dates: 9/9/08 to 12/3/08 Days: Tues/Wed/Thurs Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fee: $875 Location: E2
This comprehensive course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings - working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. Textbooks Included. (50 hours) OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR PHARMACY TECHS http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos252.htm Course ID: PHRA 1001 080 081Q Dates: 10/7/08 to 12/2/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: E4 Fee: $999
This Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Textbooks Included. (90 hours, plus required 120 hour clinical rotation) OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR CLINICAL LAB TECHS (INCLUDING PHLEBOTOMISTS) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm Course ID: PLAB 1023 080 081Q Dates: 9/16/08 to 12/18/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: E3 Fee: $1,599
Develop conversational skills related to basic language and terms that will assist you in communication. You will gain knowledge on pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression. No prior education in Spanish is required. Text required: A Conversar!. (15 hours). Course ID: SPN 1091 080 081Q Dates: 9/16/08 to 10/14/08 Day: Tues Times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: E1 Fee: $85 Continue your development of conversational skills related to basic language acquisition, fundamental sentence structure and the use of present and immediate future tenses. You will gain knowledge on pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression; Pre-requisite to have completed Part I; Text required: A Conversar! Part II (15 hours).
Course ID: SPN 1092 080 081Q Dates: 10/21/08 to 11/18/08 Day: Tues Times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: E1 Fee: $85
Use the foundational skills you gained during Intro to Spanish I/II to learn terminology specifically related to the field of health occupations. (12 hours). Graham Course ID: SPN 1093 080 082Q Dates: 12/2/08 to 12/16/08 Day: Tues Times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: E1 Fee: $65
This course is designed for students whose primary language is other than English. The format will provide intense vocabulary and phonics studies, oral and written exercises, and listening skills activities. Texts required: (24 hours).
Course ID: ESL 1001 080 081Q Date: 9/15/08 to 10/8/08 Day: Mon/Wed Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee: $95 Location: E1
This class is a continuation of ESL-Beginning I. Concentration will be given to reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for enhanced oral and written communication. Text required: (24 hours)
Course ID: ESL 1002 81 081Q Date: 10/15/08 to 11/10/08 Day: Mon/Wed Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee: $95 Location: E1
This class is a continuation of ESL-Beginning I. Concentration will be given to reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for enhanced oral and written communication. Text required: (24 hours)
Course ID: ESL 1002 82 081Q Date: 11/12/08 to 12/10/08 Day: Mon/Wed Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee: $95 Location: E1
Learn and practice the basics in Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, Rumba, Tango and others. (12 hours)
Course ID: MUS 0300 080 081Q Date: 9/18/08 to 11/6/08 Day: Thurs Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fee: $40 per single Location: Cafeteria
Learn and practice the basics in today’s hottest line and club dance steps.(7.5 hours)
Course ID: MUS 0300 080 081Q Date: 11/13/08 to 12/18/08 Day: Thurs Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fee: $30 per single Location: Cafeteria
(12 hours)
Course ID: FIT 0100 080 081Q Date: 9/15/08 to 10/8/08 Day: Mon/Wed Time: 6:30 pm to 8 pm Location: Cafeteria Fee: $65
Date: 10/13/08 to 11/5/08 Day: Mon/Wed Time: 6:30 pm to 8 pm Location: Cafeteria Fee: $65
Date: 11/10/08 to 12/8/08 Day: Mon/Wed Time: 6:30 pm to 8 pm Location: Cafeteria Fee: $65
Learn the basics or learn new techniques with hands-on experience. Students bring cake and frosting to each class. Supply list and recipes will be given at the first class. FAMILY FOCUS OPTION: Age 10+ (12 hours)
Course ID: CKG 0200 080 081Q Dates: 9/18/08 to 10/23/08 Day: Thurs Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: E5 Fee: $65
Could your landscape be improved? Have you tried to have a great looking landscape but something seems to be missing? This short-course in residential landscaping is what you need! We will cover site analysis, theme development, application of landscaping principles and elements of design, the process of developing a master plan, and plant selection. (3 hours)
Course ID: GAR 3000 080 081Q Date: 10/8/08 Day: Wed Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: E5 Fee: $30
Learn how to make beautiful floral arrangements for personal or commercial possibilities. Work with silk and dried flowers to create centerpieces, corsages, wreaths and freestyle arrangements. The course will prove all the fundamentals of flower arranging. Students provide their own materials. (18 hours)
Course ID: DEC 0300 080 081Q Date: 9/23/08 to 10/28/08 Day: Tues Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: E5 Fee: $85 1st Time Computer Users for Windows VISTA (Introduction to Computer Systems) Choose this series of classes if you have no experience, very little experience, or would like to refresh your computer skills. This course consists of six sections to help you get the most from your computing experience. This is our most popular course and is often required before you can take the other classes we offer. Topics include: Components of the Computer, Communicating with your Computer, the "Desktop", the "Start" Menu, My Computer, and Modifying Your Computer. (12 Hours)
Course ID: ITSC 1006 080 081Q Date: 9/16/08 to 10/21/08 Day: Tues Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $65
Date: 9/16/08 to 10/21/08 Day: Tues Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $65
Are you ready to "Surf the Net"? Join us for this introduction to the Internet. This course will teach you the basics of browsing the Internet and using search engines to research information. In addition you will learn how set up and use email to communicate with distant friends and relatives. Don't let the "Information Super-highway" leave you behind! Come join the fun and see what you have been missing! (8 Hours)
Course ID: ITNW 1007 080 081Q Date: 10/28/08 to 11/18/08 Day: Tues Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
Date: 10/28/08 to 11/18/08 Day: Tues Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50 What good is a computer if it doesn't work for you? We will help you learn how to get the most out of a word processor. Utilizing Microsoft Word XP/2003, you will learn about toolbars and the basics in formatting. Also, you will learn how to change the size, color, and style of text to create a professional document or to dress up a letter. Have you ever wondered how to easily insert pictures and graphics into a letter? This course will show you how and allow you to have fun at the same time! (8 Hours)
Course ID: POFI 1024 080 081Q Date: 9/15/08 to 10/6/08 Day: Mon Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
Date: 9/15/08 to 10/6/08 Day: Mon Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
This class will expand on the basics learned in Beginning Word. You will learn how to work with columns, tables, and borders. We will also explore ways for creating and printing envelopes and mailing labels. Finally, we will venture into some publication techniques for creating flyers, newsletters, and business cards. (8 Hours)
Course ID: POFI 1042 080 081Q Date: 10/20/08 to 11/10/08 Day: Mon Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
Date: 10/20/08 to 11/10/08 Day: Mon Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
This class is an extension of Intermediate Word. We will work with advanced formatting techniques. Students will learn how to create templates and wizards, as well as custom forms. (8 Hours)
Course ID: POFI 2037 080 081Q Date: 11/17/08 to 12/8/08 Day: Mon Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
Date: 11/17/08 to 12/8/08 Day: Mon Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50 Want to learn an easier way to perform calculations? This class is for you! No more manually writing out budgets and performing hand calculations to add amounts. Let MS Excel do this for you! Learn how to apply basic formulas and functions to a spreadsheet to perform calculations for you, saving you ample amounts of time. You will also learn how to create charts and graphs for the data you input. (8 Hours)
Course ID: ITSW 1022 080 081Q Date: 9/18/08 to 10/9/08 Day: Thurs Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
Date: 9/18/08 to 10/9/08 Day: Thurs Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
Build on the fundamentals taught in the "Beginning Excel" class. This course will cover topics relating to Graphics and Formatting, Data Management, Print Options, AutoFilter, Sorting, and other Spreadsheet tools and activities. (8 Hours)
Course ID: ITSW 1046 080 081Q Date: 10/16/08 to 11/6/08 Day: Thurs Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
Date: 10/16/08 to 11/6/08 Day: Thurs Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
In this course you will work with Multiple Spreadsheets utilizing 3-Dimensional references. The course will also cover the use of Macros and how they can be used in Excel to perform routine functions more quickly. Finally, we will explore Pivot Tables and their use in manipulating and filtering data. (8 Hours)
Course ID: ITSW 2049 080 081Q Date: 11/13/08 to 12/11/08 Day: Thurs Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
Date: 11/13/08 to 12/11/08 Day: Thurs Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $50
WORKFORCE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ACADEMY Workforce computer classes are specifically aimed towards business and industry. The goal of the courses is to train employees on specific topics in day long classes or two half-day Saturday classes. This allows employers to have a more competent workforce in the ever changing technological workplace. Topics will address those skills that are particularly utilized in the workforce environment.
What good is a computer if it doesn't work for you? We will help you learn how to get the most out of a word processor. Utilizing Microsoft Word 2003, you will learn about toolbars and the basics in formatting. Also, you will learn how to change the size, color, and style of text to create a professional document or to dress up a letter. Have you ever wondered how to easily insert pictures and graphics into a letter? This course will show you how and allow you to have fun at the same time! (7 Hours)
Course ID: POFI 1024 082 081Q Date: 9/12/08 Day: Friday Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $70
This class will expand on the basics learned in Beginning Word. You will learn how to work with columns, tables, and borders. We will also explore ways for creating and printing envelopes and mailing labels. Finally, we will venture into some publication techniques for creating flyers, newsletters, and business cards. (7 Hours)
Course ID: POFI 1042 082 081Q Date: 9/19/08 Day: Friday Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $70 *Pre-req includes Beginning Word or successful placement on assessment
Want to learn an easier way to perform calculations? This class is for you! No more manually writing out budgets and performing hand calculations to add amounts. Let MS Excel do this for you! Learn how to apply basic formulas and functions to a spreadsheet to perform calculations for you, saving you ample amounts of time. You will also learn how to create charts and graphs for the data you input. (7 Hours)
Course ID: ITSW 1022 082 081Q Date: 10/10/08 Day: Friday Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $80
(Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets I) Build on the fundamentals taught in the "Beginning Excel" class. This course will cover topics relating to Graphics and Formatting, Data Management, Print Options, AutoFilter, Sorting, and other Spreadsheet tools and activities. (7 Hours)
Course ID: ITSW 1046 082 081Q Date: 10/17/08 Day: Friday Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $80 *Pre-req includes Beginning Excel class or successful placement on assessment
In this course you will work with Multiple Spreadsheets utilizing 3-Dimensional references. The course will also cover the use of Macros and how they can be used in Excel to perform routine functions more quickly. Finally, we will explore Pivot Tables and their use in manipulating and filtering data. (7 Hours)
Course ID: ITSW 2049 082 081Q Date: 10/24/08 Day: Friday Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $80 *Pre-req includes Intermediate Excel class or successful placement on assessment This course will cover basic concepts utilizing the MS Access database program. Topics include: creating tables, creating custom data entry forms, performing simple queries on your data, and creating basic reports. (8 Hours) Book included in course fee and distributed day of class.
Course ID: ITSW 1053 082 081Q Date: 11/7/08 Day: Friday Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $90
An extension of the Beginning Access class. Work with Table Design and Relationships. You will create both One-to-One and One-to-Many relationships. Multi table and Parameter Queries will be discussed. You will also learn how to modify report properties, create sub reports and mailing labels, and Compact and Repair a Database. (8 Hours) Book included in course fee and distributed day of class.
Course ID: ITSW 1055 082 081Q Date: 11/14/08 Day: Friday Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $90 *Pre-req includes Beginning Access class Learn the basics of creating simple PowerPoint Presentations. This class will teach you how to make PowerPoint slides, format font styles and headings, and insert graphics and clipart. You will learn how to customize a presentation in no time, while also keeping a professional look. (8 Hours)
Course ID: ITSW 1037 082 081Q Date: 9/26/08 Day: Friday Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Fee: $80
LAST UPDATED: 8/18/08 BY S. PULTE
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