Spring 2013 - Massasoit Community College

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONSCSED204 Teaching Students with AutismIn this teacher development course, learn to help your studentswith high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome unlock theirpotential in the classroom. This course is delivered online. For moreinformation call x1310.CSED205 Creating K-12 Learning MaterialsIn this teacher development course, learn to increase studentperformance by converting your ideas for instructional aids intoreality. This course is delivered online. For more information callx1310.CSED206 Creating the Inclusive ClassroomIn this teacher development course, you’ll get the training you needto reach the diverse mix of students you face every day–learningproven strategies that turn diversity into opportunity. This course isdelivered online. For more information call x1310.CSED207 GED - ScienceThis course will review the skills necessary to pass the Scienceportion of the GED. Topics include: Biology, Earth and Space Science,and Physical Science. This course is delivered online. For moreinformation call x1310.CSED208 GED - Social StudiesThis course will review the skills necessary to pass the Social Studiesportion of the GED. Topics include: World History, US History,Civics and Government, Economics, and Geography. This course isdelivered online. For more information call x1310.FINANCE-NON CREDITCSFN008 Investments - Money, Money, MoneyA basic course on how to make money and keep it. A discussion of401(k)s, money market funds, Roth IRAs, penny stocks, hot tips, aswell as figuring out your game plan.CSFN300 Professional Tax Preparer CertificationThis course is designed to prepare individuals fully in personal andbusiness returns. Upon certification, qualified individuals receivethe PTP designation, assuring potential employers and clientsthat they are qualified to take care of all their income tax needsexpertly. Books included. This course is delivered online. For moreinformation call x1310.HEALTH AND FITNESS-NON CREDITCSHH001 Basic Life Support-CPR & AEDThis course is designed to provide you with the ability to recognizeseveral life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, andrelieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner. This courseincorporates the 2010 ECC standards. Textbook required. For moreinformation call x1776.CSHH013 ICD-10 (Self-Paced)This self-paced course is an overview of the ICD-10 for both diagnosisand procedure coding. It covers the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 and reviews the changes and updates. Learn new codes, thestructure, and nature of the characters. You will also learn how to usethe appropriate reference manuals and guides to create diagnosiscodes from ICD-10-CM and procedure codes from the ICD-10-PCS.This course is delivered online. For more information call x1310.CSHH025 Home Health Aide CertificateThe Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification program providesstudents with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the healthfield as a Homemaker, Personal Care Homemaker, or full Home HealthAide. This 100-hour training program follows federal guidelines andthe curriculum has been approved by the MA Council for HomeCare Aide Service, the home care quality assurance agency in MA.At the successful completion of this training, students will receivecertification in the area of Home Health Aide Level Three, whichincludes the three different career areas: Homemaker, Personal CareHomemaker and Home Health Aide. Textbook is required for anadditional cost. Must be 18 years old. An interview is required priorto registration. For more information or to set up an interview, callx1509.CSHH035 EMT Basic Training CourseDesigned to prepare you to become eligible for the MA EMT basiccertification exam, you will learn how to handle medical, traumaticand psychiatric emergencies through 136 hours of lecture, 10 hoursof clinical lab, and 5 patient assessments. Internet access is requiredin order to complete course assignments and tests. Certificates areissued upon successful completion of the course. Additional feesfor required textbook, state exam and cost of uniforms.To learnmore view our brochure at www.massasoit.mass.edu and click onWorkforce Development.CSHH044 EKG TechnicianThis comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician CertificationProgram prepares students to function as EKG Technicians andto take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT)- Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other NationalCertification Exams. This course will include important practiceand background information on anatomy of the heart andphysiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology,medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting,electrocardiography and echocardiography. Additionally, studentswill practice with equipment and perform hands-on labs includingintroduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine,the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. Additional fee for EKGTechnician Exam.CSHH046 Pharmacy Technician Part 1This course is the 1st of a 2 course certificate program. The programis designed to train students on the fundamental and specific skillsrequired of a pharmacy technician. College certificate issued uponsuccessful completion of both courses. Applicants must be 18years old, possess a GED or high school diploma, good commandof the English language along with strong math skills. Additionalfees for required textbook and national exam. To learn more viewout brochure at www.massasoit.mass.edu and click on WorkforceDevelopment.CSHH047 Pharmacy Technician Part 2This course is the 2nd of a 2-course certificate program. Building onPart 1, Part 2 will continue to train students on the fundamental andspecific skills required of a pharmacy technician. College certificateissued upon successful completion of both courses. Applicantsmust be 18 years old, possess a GED or high school diploma, goodcommand of the English language along with strong math skills.Additional fees for required textbook and national exam. To learnmore view our brochure at www.massasoit.mass.edu and click onWorkforce Development.58