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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
www.rockvalleycollege.edu/cpe Fall 2011
BUSINESS CAREERS
Paralegal Litigation BUS 054
(1 Credit) This course presents an overview of litigation and trial support
used by entry level practicing paralegals in daily procedural work.
All students will be required to visit a specific local court system and
investigate the procedures of pre-trial, trial, post-trial and appeals.
In addition, each student will be asked to make a presentation of the
court visit and complete a selected deposition abstract online.
Cost $195
Paralegal Management BUS 055
(1 Credit) This course is an overview of the paralegal office manager
at work. All students will be required to network/mentor with an
entry level, practicing paralegal in the field and acquire information on
the organization of law firms, corporations and/or government legal
departments in order to complete a presentation for class. All quizzes
and the final exam will be taken online.
Cost $195
Paralegal Career BUS 056
(1 Credit) This course presents an overview of paralegal job search/
portfolio method and will help you identify special legal skills that are
part of your unique niche in the paralegal market. All students will be
required to compose a 15-section paralegal job search portfolio and
explore three job leads in a local law practice in order to complete a
class presentation. Each student will also post an eResume online at
the end of class.
Cost $195
On-line Courses for
Business through Ed2Go
TO REGISTER, pay and provide us with your e-mail address call (815)
921-3900.
or register on-line at www.ed2go.com/rvc
All courses listed are $99 for a 6-week session – for a complete listing
of courses, visit www.ed2go.com/rvc
• Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
• Managing Customer Service
• Principles of Sales Management
• Distribution and Logistics Management
• Real Estate Law
• Mastery of Business Fundamentals
• Project Management Fundamentals
• Employment Law Fundamentals
• Fundamentals of Supervision and Management
Fitness Training
National Personal Trainer
Certification
Special Note: W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the Board of
Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC , the American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA) National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Veterans Training and Education,
the International Association of Continuing Education and Training
(IACET). The American Council on Education has recommended college
credits for this course. Massage Therapists will qualify for 15 CEU’s.
W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the (BOC), (AOTA), (NCBTMB),
Veterans Training and Education, (IACET). College credits for this
course through ACE may also be available.
Orientation to Fitness Training
This FREE 1-hour Personal Fitness Training Orientation is designed to
provide information for anyone interested in the fitness profession or
in becoming a fitness trainer. This lecture includes a brief overview of
the industry and professional trends while allowing ample time for a Q
and A session. Topics include personal training, group exercise, senior
fitness, children’s fitness, fitness management and aqua fitness.
• Course #: PED 067 RV2
To register call (815) 921-3900 8/27
Saturday, 11:00 am-Noon
1 Session
RVC PHYSICAL EDUCATION CTR Room 0116
W.I.T.S. Instructor
FREE
Personal Fitness Trainer -
National Certification
(2 Credits) Come join this fun field and be a part of what the US Labor
Department and the fitness industry have a high demand profession.
This challenging course is taught over a 5-week period for better
retention and skill competency. The National Exam is held on the 6th
week. Fifteen hours of “hands on” practical training prepares you to
actually work with clients one on one. Also, fifteen hours of lectures
include, but not limited to, anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition,
health screening, etc. * Call 1-888-330-9487 to order the required
textbook ($81.97) for the course and start reading ASAP (cost of textbook
not included in course fee). The American Council on Education
(ACE) has approved one college credit for this course. Proof of CPR/
AED and a 30-hour internship will prepare you to work successfully in
the fitness field. This is a great opportunity to network with employers,
while getting valuable experience. CPR (see below) is offered at the
end of class. Massage Therapist’s will qualify for 15 CEU’s.
• Course #: FWS 010 RV
Reg Code: 7134
9/10-10/15 (6 Sessions)
Lectures - Saturdays, 9:00 am-Noon
RVC PHYSICAL EDUCATION CTR Room 0116
Clinicals - Saturdays 1:00-4:00 pm
RVC PEC FITNESS CTR Room 1206
W.I.T.S. Staff $530
Nutritional Concepts for
Fitness Professionals
Learn how to educate your clients about the relationship between
caloric intake, caloric burn, weight loss, weight gain and body fat
percentages through nutritional awareness. Discuss the pros and cons
of popular diets, the health effects of some common drugs and nutritional
supplements. 6 CEC’s for WITS professionals. Upon completion
students will be able to:
• Determine the realistic and healthy weight range for a client
• Discuss the pros and cons of popular diets
• Assess a client’s body composition
• Explain the benefits and use of exercise and diet for safe
weight management
• Discuss the effect of some common drugs and nutritional
supplements
• Course #: FWS 014 RV
Reg Code: 7777 10/22
Saturday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
1 Session
RVC PHYSICAL EDUCATION CTR Room 0106
W.I.T.S. Staff $129
Group Fitness Instructor Certification
(2 Credits) Graduate from being a participant to becoming a certified
group exercise instructor. This 50 hour course includes 15 hours of classroom
lecture, 15 hours of practical training, testing and a required 20
hour internship. Topics include biomechanics, anatomy, and dynamics of
group exercise, choreography, music, Step basics, cardio box, cueing and
toning exercises. This course concludes with the national certification
written and practical skills exam on the 6th week. This is a very show,
tell and do kind of course to master the many skills. CPR/AED is needed
to receive the certificate. Textbook is required. *Call to order and start
reading immediately (888) 330-9487 (www.witseducation.com ). This
course is recommended for 2 college credits by the American Council on
Education. Upon completion students will be able to:
• Conduct health-screening assessments
• Apply principles of group cohesion to group exercise
• Incorporate music and sound into a group exercise program
• Correctly cue, perform, monitor and design high and low
impact, muscle conditioning, and flexibility exercises in a
group setting.
No class 11/26
• Course #: FWS 026 RV
Reg Code: 7850 10/29-12/10
Lectures: Saturdays, 9:00 am-Noon
RVC PHYSICAL EDUCATION CTR Room 0106
Clinicals: Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
RVC PEC FITNESS CTR Room 1206
W.I.T.S. Staff $530
Heartsaver CPR/AED for Personal
Fitness Trainer
This course is provided for students registered in the Personal Fitness
Trainer Program who do not have a current CPR: AED card. Upon successful
completion of this course, you will receive a two-year certification
in CPR through the American Heart Association. Tuition includes
cost of pocket mask (required). Optional text sold at class approx. $15.
BRING: your registration slip with you to class.
Instructor: Ruth Kormanak, EMT-P is an American Heart Association
BLS CPR Instructor. She has been involved in Pre-hospital care of
twenty years. She currently tutors and teaches in Emergency Medical
Services.
• Course #: HLT 006 PFT
Reg Code: 7139 9/24
Saturday, 8:00 am-Noon
1 Session
RVC PHYSICAL EDUCATION CTR Room 0200
Ruth Kormanek $39