Summer 2011 Credit-Free Courses Continuing Education Classes Beginning June-August Continuing Education Table of Contents General Information & Catalog Requests .............................860-512-2800 Allied Health & Nutrition .............................................3-5 Credit-Free Programs ...............................................................860-512-2800 Art & Crafts .................................................................5-7 Director, Ann Bonney [email protected] Boating .........................................................................23 Prog. Assoc., Stephen Campiglio [email protected] Body, Mind & Spirit .....................................................8-9 Sec. II, Jessie Bradley ...................................... [email protected] Computer Technology .............................................10-15 Ed. Asst., Mike Jordan-Reilly [email protected] Cuisine ....................................................................15-16 Credit-Free Phone-In Registration ................................ 860-512-3232 Culture & History .........................................................17 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday ...Mastercard, Visa or Discover Card Dance ......................................................................17-18 Offering courses for professional development and personal enrichment Drama ..........................................................................18 Business & Industry Services ....................................... 860-512-2812 Education .....................................................................19 Director, Janet Alampi .............................................jalampi@mcc.commnet.edu English as a Second Language ......................................20 Providing employers and employees with workplace programs and training Family, Finance & Consumer Issues ..............................21 Computer Technology .................................................... 860-512-2808 Fitness & Recreation ................................................22-23 Coordinator, Bruce Manning [email protected] Gardening ....................................................................24 Providing state-of-the-art computer training Green Technology & Sustainability ...............................25 Allied Health Programs .................................................. 860-512-2826 Languages ...............................................................25-26 Coordinator, Diane Mitchell ..................... [email protected] Maps & Directions ........................................................35 Preparing students for the State certification exams Music ......................................................................27-28 Excursions in Learning .................................................. 860-512-2804 Noon Institute .........................................................28-29 Coordinator, Carleigh Cappetta [email protected] Organization of Active Adults .......................................45 Offering courses for high-achieving, academically motivated children Online Academy ......................................................36-44 Credit Extension Courses ............................................. 860-512-2803 Photography ............................................................29-30 Dean, Melanie Haber ........................................ [email protected] Professional Development ........................................31-33 College by Design, Winter/Summer credit extension courses Real Estate ....................................................................31 Admin. Asst., Gloria Moeller [email protected] Registration Information & Form .............................53-55 Web Registration Information .......................................53 Writing, Publishing & Literature ....................................34 COVER ART: GILLETTE CASTLE PATIO by Katherine Berlin Certification Courses .........3, 4, 8, 10, 22, 23, 31, 32, 39 (see course listing on page 5) Summer Excursions in Learning (Youth Programs) ...46-52 What’s Your Subject? NEW We’ve added nearly 40 new courses for the summer session. Highlights include: Watercolor Techniques for Landscape Painting .........................5 Project 2010 Introduction (online) ..............................................13 Introduction to Oriental Block Printing ........................................6 Oracle 11g Certified Associate (OCA) Exam Preparation .........14 The Perfect Union: The Emotional Freedom Technique Incredible Edible Bouquets .........................................................15 Meets the Law of Attraction ........................................................9 Chilled Grain Salads .....................................................................15 Making “Scents” of Aromatherapy: Essential Oil Basics for Tune Your Belly Dance Moves .....................................................18 Home and Healthcare ..................................................................9 Reading for the World ..................................................................20 Microsoft Office 2007 & 2010 Certification ................................12 Building Framed Raised Beds .....................................................24 Enhance Your Web Pages with Free JavaScripts ......................12 Harmonica for Beginners .............................................................27 Microsoft Windows Live Cloud Computing Introduction .........12 The Life and Times of Mary Todd Lincoln ..................................28 Outlook 2010 Introduction ...........................................................12 Connecticut’s Native Americans .................................................29 Powerpoint 2007 & 2010 Certification ........................................13 Stock Photography for Fun and Profit .......................................29 QuickBooks In-Depth ...................................................................13 Series 6 Exam Preparation ..........................................................32 Excel 2007 & 2010 Introduction ...................................................13 How We Read Poems ...................................................................34 www.mcc.commnet.edu 2 Credit-Free Phone-In Registration (860) 512-3232 Allied Health & Nutrition Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training INTERESTED IN A HEALTH CAREER? The EMT is a first responder in the event of accident or illness. They must MCC will offer several Short Term Training Certificates this fall assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, extricate trapped that will prepare you for a new job in six months or less. individuals, and transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. ■ Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) This course prepares students to sit for the State-Certified EMT initial examination for State of Connecticut and national board certification. This The CNA provides basic patient care under the direction of is a primary qualification for EMT personnel. The course is also useful nursing staff. Students will learn about the role of the CNA, for police, fire department, ski patrol and other emergency personnel. infection control, patient care, and more. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, or present a waiver signed ■ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by a parent/guardian, prior to acceptance into the program. Students The EMT provides care to ill and injured patients in critical must achieve a course grade of 70 or above and be recommended by the times. They assess injuries, administer emergency medical instructor to sit for the state exam. The examination fee of approximately care, extricate trapped individuals, and transport injured or $125 is paid at the time a student applies to take the test. Students are sick persons to medical facilities. also required to pay a $5 fee for their CPR card. The course instructor will inform students about the test dates and application process, as well ■ Pharmacy Technician as the required CPR card. The course meets three times a week at The Pharmacy Technician prepares medications under the the Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC, 275 New State Road, direction of a pharmacist. They may measure, mix, count, Manchester, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. label, and record amounts and dosages of medications. The Required textbook: AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of U.S. Department of Labor projects a 31 percent job increase the Sick and Injured, 10th edition (textbook and student workbook), of Pharmacy Techs by 2018. available at the MCC bookstore for approximately $140. • The fee of $650 is due at time of registration. ■ Phlebotomy Technician • Students who have not successfully completed a prior college-level Technological advances will require more employment course must first take a reading comprehension test at no cost. It of technicians like phlebotomists in hospitals, clinical will last approximately one hour. The test will be given every Monday laboratories, physician offices, and medical centers. A and Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., (except holidays) until the class fills. No phlebotomist collects blood samples for medical testing, appointment is necessary. Please go to the Continuing Education blood transfusion, and blood donation. office in the Learning Resource