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2015
Community Enrichment
Winter Classes
held at
The Sanilac
Career Center
175 Aitken Rd Peck
MI 48466
810-648-4700
Looking for a Certain Class?
We are always looking for new classes to offer. If you would like to teach a class or if you
don’t see the class you are looking for, contact Mary Fraley at 810-648-4700, ext 4266.
We will do our best to help you out.
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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
$900 (includes tuition, book & clinical hours)
Instructors: Sherry Peters and Jamie Marley
The Certified Nurse Aide program is a 10 or 13 week
course, which includes 64 hours of class work and 16
hours of clinical work at a medical care facility.
Students learn basic health care procedures including
pulse rates, taking temperatures, respiration, blood
pressure, and patient care. This program will prepare
students to take the State test.
Next classes
Wed & Thurs Jan7 - March 5
4:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesdays
Jan 6 - April 7
3:30 - 8:30 pm
American Heart CPR &
First Aid
Instructor: Pat Beauchamp
$60, 2 days for 3 hours each
Evening classes are scheduled
based on enrollment
This CPR class is an American Heart Basic Life
Support for Healthcare Providers & Heartsaver First
Aid training, including AED training. This class will
cover adult, infant, and child CPR/AED, and first
aid. Learn to identify when CPR is necessary, how
to administer it, the CAB's of emergency care, and
practice on the CPR mannequin.
BLS training is also available –ask for details.
Medical Billing
Instructor: Deb Sherman
$225 + books
Tuesdays, January 13 - March 18
5:30 - 9:30 pm; (10 weeks)
Understanding Health Insurance and the guide to billing and reimbursement is
all covered in this 10 week course. The objectives are to introduce information about major insurance programs, provide basic knowledge of national
diagnosis and procedure coding systems, and simplify the process of completing claims. Students should have had or be taking a coding class or had prior
coding experience prior to taking this class.
ICD-10 Medical Coding
Medical Terminology
Instructor: Deb Sherman
$225 + books
Mondays, January 12 - March 17
5:30 - 9:30 pm; (10 weeks)
ICD-10 is expected to be implemented soon.
Learn how to code with the latest methods. Deb
has taken the American Health Information Management Train- the-Trainer and became a Certified
ICD-10 trainer. This class will teach ICD-10 Diagnosis coding used in both hospital and physician
offices.
National Certification is available for students
completing the Billing and Coding courses.
Instructor: Deb Sherman
$225 + books Thursdays
5:30 - 9:30 pm; (10 weeks)
January 15 - March 19
This class is designed to teach students
easy ways to apply prefixes, learn how to
correctly pronounce medical terms, and
remember roots and suffixes. Students
will learn how the parts of the terms
combine to form medical terms. This is a
great beginner class for medical students.
Coding and Billing Online Internship
Instructor: Deb Sherman
$345 (includes text book & program)
Classes starting in January and February
This online internship offers students an opportunity to put into practice the skills they have learned in
their coding and billing classes. This is a self-paced program where students can gain experience with
coding and billing in an office simulation. This will be a great way to show prospective employers that
students have had experience. Call for complete details on the program.
Pharmacy Technician Program
$1,199 (includes books)
Instructor: TBA
Tuesdays & Thursdays
March 24 - May 12
6:00 - 9:30 pm
50 hours + 60 Clinical hours.
This comprehensive 50 hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy
technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments,
pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and
fining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on
labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200
drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the
handling of sterile products, total parental nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions,
ventory control and billing and reimbursement.
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Clinical Medical Assistant Program
$2,599 (includes books)
Instructor: TBA
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
March 3 - June 2
6:00 - 9:30 pm
140 hours + 160 Clinical hours
This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in
healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical
responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination
and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac
life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. To be eligible
for the clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements.
Note: Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.
Dental Assistant Program
$1,199 (includes books)
Instructor: TBA
Mondays and Wednesdays
March 16 - May 11
6:00 - 9:30 pm
60 hours
The 60 hour Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry level positions in
one of the fastest growing health care positions – Dental Assisting. The purpose of
this course is to familiarize the student 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. This course covers the following key areas and topics – Administrative Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction
to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines. Clinical
Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment,
introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and
related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and
other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for
students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program.
Phlebotomy Technician Program
$1,799 (includes books)
Instructor: TBA
Mondays and Wednesdays
March 2 - June 3
6:00 - 9:30 pm
90 hours
This 90 hour 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.
Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program.
Welding Basics
Mondays
Instructor: Dennis Paschke
$350; Mondays, 6 -10 pm
January 12 - March 16 (10 weeks)
This class is for entry-level positions in welding and for the experienced welder. Students
may choose to specialize in any area of welding. Skill areas include oxyacetylene welding,
cutting and brazing, arc welding, MIG and TIG
welding.
Certified Welding
Instructor Dennis Paschke
$1900; 120 hours
Mon - Thurs; 3:30-6:30 pm
January 12 - March 19
(10 weeks);
Our certified welding class prepares students to
become certified in one area in both vertical and
overhead positions. Students prepare to take an inhouse certification following standards and guidelines from the American Welding Society. Certification is available in either Mig, Tig or Arc Welding.
90% attendance is required for certification.
It is strongly recommended that students have
some prior experience in welding or have taken the Welding Basics class prior to taking the
certification class.
Automotive: Suspensions/
Alignment/Steering
State of MI-Certification
Preparation
Instructor: Joe Price
$400 Mondays, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
January 12 - February 9. (5 weeks)
In this course, students will learn all the
topics necessary to pass the State of
Michigan Mechanic Certification Test
for Suspensions, Front End Alignments,
and Steering.. Students will have handson training with supplied tools and vehicles.
Reiki
Instructor: Tracy Chalcraft
Reiki is a form of hands-on, natural healing that uses universal life force energy. It is not meant to
take the place of a physician’s treatment, but instead to work with it. Reiki is an alternative therapy for holistic health with benefits including stress reduction and relaxation which help the body
heal. This is not a religion and does not interfere with any religious practices or beliefs. This technique is used in the Cleveland Clinic and
St John’s Hospital. In Level I, students will learn the
techniques of Reiki. Upon completion of this class, students will be issued a certificate and be able
to perform Reiki on themselves and others.
Level I
Level II
Level III
$ 75
$ 75
$350
Monday, January 19 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, February 16 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, March 16
5:00 - 9:00 pm
SAVE $50!
Register for all three levels by
January 14 and pay only $450
Computers for Beginners
Instructor: Pam Smith
Are you new to using computers? Do you wonder what people mean when they say the
Cloud, Windows, browser, ISP, etc.? Perhaps you would just like to know more about
how computers work? When it comes to learning the basics, Computers for Beginners
has it covered. Come for one class or all.
Please bring a USB flash drive for to save your work for all computer classes.
2 hour classes $12 each
Jan 14
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Getting to know your computer:
Students will learn the different computer parts, basics of the Windows operating system
including opening programs and how to get around on their computer.
Jan 21
Learning to use Windows including Windows 8:
Students will learn how to access programs, create and organizing files, move files by
dragging and dropping, and how to save your work.
Jan 28
Accessing the Internet and understanding Email:
Students will learn how to set up their internet browser, “surf the net”, how to use Search
Engines, and safe guarding their computer from viruses. Students will also learn how to
create emails and how to add and save attachments in their emails.
Feb 4
Understanding Files and Folders
Students will learn to create files and place them in folders, find and print files, save and retrieve
files.
Feb 11 &
Feb 18
Microsoft Word 2007
(TENTATIVE)
Students will learn the basics of Microsoft Word 2007 exploring how to open documents, edit letters
and much more. This class runs for two weeks - $24.
Basic Microsoft Excel
2010
Basic Microsoft
Word 2010
Instructor: Meagan Green
Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Take your word processing skills to
a new level. The basics of word
will be briefly discussed. Students
will learn to format documents and
prepare documents for presentation.
Students will also learn to use word
for research and mail merge.
Instructor: Meagan Green
Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Are you confused about Excel?
Learn the basic about managing
columns, rows and formats. Students will also learn about basic
formulas, functions, and charts.
Some advanced functions will be
covered, also .
QuickBooks Pro 2013
$175+$80(book)
Instructor: Meagan Green
Wednesdays, January 14 - March 18 (10 weeks)
5:30-8:30 pm
Learn to work with customer/vendor transactions, create a set of books for a company,
deal with physical and selling inventory, use QuickBooks for payroll, do their banking
with QuickBooks, and much more. This course is a self-paced approach.
(140 day student software included).
Students will have the option of taking a Certification Exam to become a “Certified QuickBooks User”
for a small additional cost.
Real Estate Agent Training
Offered by Hart Realty & Holding Company
Call for details
Earn your real estate license and start making some money. This class will prepare you for the state test.
When you have completed the course, you will be eligible to take the test to become state certified and
begin your new career as a Real Estate Agent.
Space is limited: Call today to reserve your spot!
Belly Dancing
Instructor: Stacey Mccanham
$50 Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
January 14 - March 4 (8 weeks)
Want to shake up your exercise routine? How about learning Belly Dancing? This is
the class for you. Learn the basic moves for traditional belly dancing while getting
some great exercise. Students will learn the correct posture and muscle control to become proficient at belly dancing. Belly Dancing is for any age, size and shape. Anyone can learn and have fun. No previous experience is necessary. Students should
wear comfortable clothes.
Oil Painting: Bob Ross Style
Instructor: Tracy Stokes
$48 (supplies not included) $58 (includes supplies but NOT canvas)
Mondays, 4:30 - 8:30 pm; Classes held: Jan 12, Feb 9, and Mar 9
Each class is independent (Cost is per class and Due In Advance)
No experience or “talent” is required, just a desire to paint. This painting class teaches the wet-on-wet method of oil painting. Paintings are completed in one session.
Students must bring a 16” x 20” canvas, baby wipes, paper towel, & a box for transporting painting.
Call to get your name on the list to see what will be painted each month.
Healthy Living
Instructor: Becky Vogel, Master Herbalist
Wednesdays - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
$12 each session
Becky teaches informative classes on living healthier using natural methods and hand- made products!
This session will cover classes on how the ingredients in the foods we eat can be the cause of our allergies. Students will learn different names that are used for the ingredients and also what to watch for
and avoid. Learn from someone who is knowledgeable and has practical experience. Come to only the
classes that interest you.
Register early to save your space!
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
Sugars: Learn the different names for sugars included in the ingredients
for products.
Corn: If you are allergic to corn products, you need to learn what to
watch for and what to avoid.
Glutens: Do you have issues with gluten in your diet. Learn how this
Ingredient can be identified.
Alternatives for Store Bought Items: Students will learn to make their
own moisturizers, deodorants, and more. An additional $5-$10 charge will
collected to cover the cost of supplies.
Camera and Photo Classes
Instructor: Janet Confer
Photoshop Elements - Organizational Element
$25 Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (2 weeks) January 12 & 19
Learn about the organizational portion of the Adobe Photoshop
Elements 11 program. Get your pictures and projects organized so
you can access them quicker and be more productive.
Going Digital
$45,
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (4 weeks)
March 10 - 31
Do you have a digital camera that does really cool things but you need help? Come spend some
time with an expert who can have you taking professional, fun, artistic pictures in no time.
Be sure to bring your digital camera with you.
Photoshop and More
$125, Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (8 weeks)
January 13 - March 3
Enhance your digital photos, restore old family pictures or just print with confidence using these
professional photo editing tools. Get the most out of digital imaging by learning Adobe Photoshop
Elements 11. This is an easy-to-learn, easy-to-use version that is very user-friendly!
Preserve Your Pictures
$20, Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
(1 week)
February 9
Students will learn how to upload photos and documents, print them, and save their photos and documents in various formats.
Bring memory card with photos to scan and a CD or USB flash drive.
Windows Photo Gallery
$20 Monday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
(1 week)
February 23
Learn how to use Windows Photo Gallery to manage your pictures with organizing and tagging
tools. Students will also learn how to edit pictures using the resizing, cropping, and other specialized
editing tools available.
Hoop House Introduction 101
Instructor: Kirk Forsyth
$45
Thursdays, 6:-00 - 7:30 pm
January 22 - February 12 (4 weeks)
How would you like to extend your growing season for fresh vegetables?
This is the class for you. Students will learn the basics of constructing
and maintaining a hoop house to extend your growing season of hardy
greens. This will be useful whether students have a large garden or use
raised boxes.
Just bring paper and pencil for note taking.
Biology Help Room
Instructor: Kirk Forsyth
Are you struggling with in your Biology classes either in college or high school? Would you like
some help to be get better grades on your work and tests? A Certified secondary Biology teacher is
available to help students understand or catch up on Biology concepts in a one-on-one or small group
setting. Call to reserve a time slot. Space is limited!
Available dates are Monday through Thursday during January, February or March.
Times are from 5:00pm to 600 pm.
Cost - $10 per session (call for pricing options)
Please call if you need to make different arrangements.
Getting Paid to Talk
Making Money with Your Voice-An Introduction to Professional Voice-overs
6:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, February 26
$20
Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the internet in your
area. This will cover all the basics, including how to prepare the all-important demo, how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field, Students will have the opportunity to ask questions
and to hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors. Class participants will even have
a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com producer! This
class is informative, lots of fun, and a great first step for anyone with an interest in voice acting professionally.
Register early! Space is limited. Registrations must be in by February 19th
COOKING CLASS!!
Mexican Food (the basics)
Instructor: Norma Mireles
Have you ever thought about taking some cooking classes?
Does your family like Mexican food? Learn how to make
Mexican Rice, savory refried beans and flour tortillas.
These are three items that will elevate your taco night dinner from good
to GREAT! At the end of the class students will be eating these yummy
dishes, so come with your love for Mexican food and your appetite.
Register Early! Space is limited.
$15
Monday, January 5 or January 12
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Mahjong Basics
Instructor: Simone Lawrence
$30 Wednesday, January 14 - February 4(4 weeks)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Learn the strategies involved in the thought-filled game of Mahjong. Join the class as
individual or bring your own team of four. Students will need to have league cards
(approximately $9) If you have your own tile set, bring it along. This class is great for
stimulating your mind! Come join the fun. Register early to save your place.
Line Dancing Lessons
Instructor: Carole Daugherty
Thursdays, January 22 - Feb 26 (6 weeks)
Basics:
6:30 - 8:00 pm $8.00 per session
Beyond Basics: 7:30 - 9:00 pm $8.00 per session
Both classes:
6:30 - 9:00 pm $12.00 per session
Learn the basics to Country Line Dancing. This class will start you out at the beginning of each dance
with easy steps that you can build on each week. Don’t worry if you miss one, you will be able to catch
up in no time! Soon you will be dancing like the pros. A great form of exercise!
Pay in Advance & Save
6 weeks - $40 (Both Classes - $64)
NOTE: Basic Class has slower paced line
dances for beginners.
Beyond Basic is a faster pace.
NEW ONLINE CLASSES!
Don’t have high-speed internet to take online classes? Don’t let that stop you. Students are
welcome to use the Career Center computers during designated hours to complete their class
assignments. Classes have online instructor support and all books and supplies are included in
the cost. Students are given 6 months to complete the programs with an extension if needed.
Most finish within 4 - 6 months. For additional information, contact Sanilac Career Center at
810-648-4700, Ext 4266 or email [email protected].
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24 hour a day instructor support & course mentors
engaging labs, student exercises and course videos
all textbooks, workbooks and student materials
a new “Secure Student Website” – including career resources & other training
national certification exam options for most classes
certain programs include clinical externships!
Pharmacy Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Clinical Medical Assistant Program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dental Assisting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EKG Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Electronic Health Record Management Program - - - - - Phlebotomy Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Medical Billing & Coding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Medical Coding ICD-10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Medical Administrative Assistant - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dialysis Technician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Medical Terminology - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ECG / EKG Course for Nurses- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Visit us online at www.healthedtoday.com/sanilaccareercenter to
experience a Course Demo and to learn more about these exciting new courses!!
Additional Online Classes
More online class options are available including:
Business Management
Marketing
IT Software
Paralegal Professional
Web Development
Visit www.myedtoday.com/sanilac for a
complete list of classes offered and course information.
For more information contact us
Mary Fraley
Phone: 810-648-4700, ext. 4266
Fax: 810-648-4834
Email: [email protected]
Jill Western
Phone: 810-648-4700, ext. 4209
Fax: 810-648-4834
E-mail: [email protected]
REGISTER BY PHONE OR WALK –IN
Sanilac Career Center 810-648-4700, ext. 4266 or 4209.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS ONE WEEK
PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE!
Now accepting
Debit and
Credit Cards!
Book Prices subject to change!
Refund & Cancellation Policy
100% refund before the start of the class. If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be issued. Once classes have begun
a refund is only available after the first class session is held.
Financial Aid may be available thru
Michigan Works 810-648-5800
Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Sanilac Intermediate School District that no person shall, on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, handicap, age,
height, weight, marital status or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during programs, activities, and employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Emma Navarro, Special Education Director, 46 North Jackson Street, Sandusky,
MI 48471, (810) 648-2200.
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