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Fall 2007<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Dance<br />
like<br />
a star<br />
September – December<br />
There’s more to life. Learn something new.<br />
Register now!
Dr. Patrick Gerity<br />
Vice President<br />
Continuing Education,<br />
Workforce & <strong>Community</strong><br />
Development<br />
Susan Bortz<br />
Coord., Municipal Police &<br />
Homeland Security Prog.<br />
Dr. Nancy Davis<br />
Coordinator<br />
Workforce Development (Greene)<br />
Sylvia Detar<br />
Coordinator<br />
Continuing Education<br />
David Hauger<br />
Coordinator, Public Safety<br />
Training Center<br />
Becky Lauffer<br />
Coord., Emerg. Med. Svcs. &<br />
Health Care Con Ed Prog.<br />
Nicole Sheranek<br />
Coordinator<br />
Workforce Development (Fayette)<br />
Jan Unger<br />
Coordinator<br />
Computer Training<br />
Dear Adult Learners,<br />
Bob Connelly<br />
Director, Workforce &<br />
Economic Development<br />
Every season, every year—<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s Continuing Education Division<br />
offers hundreds of ways for individuals to expand their<br />
minds, strengthen their bodies and refresh their<br />
spirits. For every age, every interest and every family<br />
we have so many choices to enjoy.<br />
The Continuing Education Division promotes the<br />
lifelong learning process by offering a wide range of<br />
programs and services. Classes are scheduled to:<br />
• Enhance your current work skills<br />
• Learn new skills<br />
• Begin the path to earning a certificate or degree<br />
• Provide the opportunity for personal enjoyment<br />
These programs and services are designed to meet the<br />
needs and interests of adults, regardless of their<br />
<strong>education</strong>al background. Some courses and services are<br />
offered on a <strong>continuing</strong> basis while others begin as a<br />
result of specific requests by individuals or professional<br />
or civic groups. We are always looking for new ideas.<br />
It is part of our mission to enrich individuals' lives and<br />
provide lifelong learning opportunities. Please look at<br />
all the learning opportunities offered in this brochure<br />
and register today.<br />
Come learn, grow and enjoy life with us!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Bob Connelly<br />
Director<br />
Workforce & Economic Development<br />
On the cover: Dance instructor Diane McCarthy with dance<br />
partner Carey Kalupson.
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4<br />
Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5<br />
Dance, Music & Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7<br />
Fitness/Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8<br />
Floral Arranging & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12<br />
Food & Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12<br />
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14<br />
Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14<br />
Language, Culture & Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15<br />
Law & Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16<br />
Personal Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 19<br />
Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 21<br />
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22<br />
Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23<br />
Sports/Self Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23<br />
COLLEGE FOR KIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 24<br />
DISTANCE EDUCATION<br />
Online Classes - Education2Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 26<br />
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 28<br />
Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 30<br />
Employer Training Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27<br />
Health Care Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 36<br />
Health Care for Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 38<br />
PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
Emergency Medical Services Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 45<br />
Firefighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49<br />
Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53<br />
HOMELAND SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57<br />
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION<br />
How to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61<br />
Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61<br />
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62<br />
Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 63<br />
Educators - Earn Act 48 Professional Development Credits/Activity Hours<br />
If you are interested in earning Act 48 credits/hours for a class, you<br />
must complete paperwork prior to taking the class. For information,<br />
contact Sylvia Detar, coordinator/Continuing Education, at<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4190 or detars@wccc.edu<br />
Notice of Nondiscrimination<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> will not discriminate in its <strong>education</strong>al programs, activities or<br />
employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion,<br />
ancestry, union membership or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in<br />
accordance with state law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with federal law, including<br />
Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 503<br />
and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with<br />
Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries should be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer (presently Dr. Mary<br />
Stubbs), <strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>, 501 Founders Hall, Youngwood, PA 15697, 724-925-4097.<br />
Classes fill quickly - reserve your seat now! 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204<br />
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Arts & Crafts<br />
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
There’s more to life! Learn something new.<br />
Are you bored? Want a creative outlet? Yearning to get fit? Enroll in one or more of<br />
WCCC’s Continuing Education classes. We offer a variety of classes to fit every<br />
interest…be it serious or just for fun. Our instructors are top-notch in their fields so our<br />
classes provide tremendous learning as well as entertainment value.<br />
Browse through this schedule of classes; we’re sure there’s something to pique your<br />
interest.<br />
Make more of your life. Enroll in a<br />
WCCC Continuing Education class today!<br />
Bracelet Bonanza<br />
Learn several techniques and stitches for<br />
creating fashionable bead bracelets. You<br />
will work with a variety of beads and<br />
stitches. You will take home the projects<br />
you make to use for yourself or to give as<br />
gifts. Dorothy Westervelt, $31 tuition +<br />
$25 material fee for chosen kit, .6 CEUs<br />
CRFX 0070-01 3 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 10,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Custom Framing Techniques<br />
Add that final, professional touch to your<br />
best pictures, needlecraft or artwork.<br />
Discover the techniques of custom framing<br />
from a professional framer. Learn about<br />
tools, matting, frame making and material<br />
selection. Material fee provides everything<br />
needed for a complete framing. Bring a 5 x<br />
7 photo or print to the first class for matting.<br />
Richard Pagett, $57 tuition + $18<br />
material fee, 1.25 CEUs<br />
CRFX 0913-01 5 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25,<br />
6:30-9 p.m.<br />
Dream Dollhouse<br />
Have you often told yourself that someday<br />
you would like to build a dollhouse? Do<br />
you remember the one you had or wished<br />
for as a child? Now is the opportunity to<br />
create a charming miniature cottage. This<br />
four-room, wooden cottage can be completed<br />
in either of two themes: Christmas or<br />
Victorian. Tool list distributed at first<br />
class. Registration closes one week prior to<br />
the class to allow for the purchase of<br />
materials. Conducted at Just Miniature<br />
Scale, 104 S. Pennsylvania Avenue,<br />
Greensburg. Judy Mizikar, $110 tuition +<br />
$100 material fee, 2.4 CEUs<br />
CRFX 1370-45 8 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Knitting<br />
You will learn how to knit a scarf and<br />
dishcloth using beautiful yarn in fall<br />
colors. Carrie Brown, $31 tuition + $5<br />
material fee, .6 CEUs<br />
RTSX 2700-01 2 Mondays starting<br />
October 15, 6-9 p.m.<br />
One-Stroke Painting<br />
If you’ve never painted before, you can<br />
learn this new acrylic painting technique<br />
and create a variety of projects; four or<br />
five seasonal (fall) will be completed at the<br />
Youngwood class. The projects at the<br />
Laurel Center will all be painted on glass.<br />
The first class meets for one hour to<br />
receive the material list and see samples<br />
of the projects. Sharon Shearer, $87<br />
tuition, 1.9 CEUs<br />
CRFX 6216-01 7 Thursdays starting<br />
October 4, 6-9 p.m.<br />
CRFX 6216-60 7 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 9, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Laurel Center)<br />
Pottery: Wheel Throwing for<br />
Beginners & Beyond<br />
Learn to create clay objects on a pottery<br />
wheel. This class focuses on wheel throwing<br />
techniques and a variety of handbuilding,<br />
decorating and glazing techniques.<br />
Bring to class: small bucket and<br />
old towel. Wear clothing that you don’t<br />
mind getting dirty. Short fingernails recommended.<br />
Limit 10 students. Classes<br />
held at Mustard Seed Gallery, 124 South<br />
Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg.<br />
Margaret Timm, $82 tuition + $165 material<br />
& firing fee, 1.8 CEUs<br />
RTSX 6661-45 6 Sundays starting<br />
September 30, 1-4 p.m.<br />
4 To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Basics of Quilting<br />
Learn the basics of quilt making, from the<br />
choice of fabrics and colors, along with the<br />
basic assembly of the squares and quilt top,<br />
to the completion of the quilt and actual<br />
quilting (hand or machine) design. You will<br />
leave the class with a quilted table runner<br />
to display in your home. Registration closes<br />
two weeks prior to the class to allow for the<br />
purchase of materials. Bring sewing<br />
machine, extension cord, scissors, cutting<br />
mat, rotary cutter, straight pins and acrylic<br />
ruler to class. Belinda Mesko, $65 tuition +<br />
$25 material fee, 1.4 CEUs<br />
RTSX 6680-01 7 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-8 p.m.<br />
Scrapbooking<br />
Learn the valuable tradition of creating<br />
keepsake albums and how fun and<br />
rewarding it can be as you preserve your<br />
photos, stories, memorabilia and heritage.<br />
Please bring 8-10 photos to make a scrapbook<br />
page. Stacey Hayes, $13 tuition +<br />
$10 material fee, .25 CEUs<br />
CRFX 7526-01 Tuesday, November 13,<br />
6-8:30 p.m.<br />
Intermediate Tole Painting<br />
Go further with your tole painting!<br />
Projects completed in this class will<br />
include painting wooden cut-out angels, a<br />
wooden purse with a beach scene and a<br />
flower basket on a wooden tray. Use the<br />
items to decorate your home or to give as<br />
gifts. The first class meets for one hour to<br />
receive a material list and discuss supplies.<br />
Registration closes one week prior to<br />
the class to allow for the purchase of<br />
materials. Barbara Grimm, $73 tuition +<br />
$25 material fee, 1.6 CEUs<br />
RTSX 6806-01 6 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(first class 6-7 p.m.)<br />
For more information about<br />
Continuing Education<br />
classes, contact Sylvia Detar,<br />
coordinator/Continuing<br />
Education,<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4190.<br />
Computers<br />
Thinking about buying a computer?<br />
Learn the basics through<br />
one or more of the following<br />
classes. More computer classes<br />
are listed on pages 30-35.<br />
Build or Buy a Computer:<br />
What Do I Need to Know?<br />
Are you unsure about what you really<br />
need in a computer system? Confused over<br />
hardware and software terms? Should you<br />
upgrade your current computer or get a<br />
new one? Would it be better to buy a boxed<br />
computer or build one? Find answers to<br />
these questions and much more in this<br />
highly informative class on computers.<br />
This course is a prerequisite for those students<br />
who will be taking "Build Your Own<br />
Computer." Carol Shoemaker, $15 tuition +<br />
$8 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
DAPX 0515-01 Monday, September 24,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Build Your Own Computer:<br />
a Hands-On Course<br />
From the very first night, you will add the<br />
necessary hardware to build your customized<br />
computer tower or desktop. In the<br />
succeeding sessions, you will add the operating<br />
system, software drivers, tweak and<br />
personalize your system, and learn how to<br />
maintain your newly built computer.<br />
Attendance for all classes will be mandatory<br />
since each class builds on the knowledge<br />
and progress of the preceding class.<br />
Prior to taking this class, you will be<br />
required to take the course "Build or Buy<br />
a Computer," a course that will aid you in<br />
making the proper purchasing decisions<br />
based on your needs and budget. You will<br />
need to purchase the necessary hardware<br />
and tool kit to bring to each class.<br />
Purchase your book at the WCCC bookstore.<br />
Carol Shoemaker, $60 tuition + $5<br />
material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 0516-01 4 Mondays starting<br />
October 29, 6-9 p.m.<br />
CD Burning<br />
Learn the basics of CD burning. Save critical<br />
data by backing up your most important<br />
files on to recordable/rewritable compact<br />
disks. Archive your photos to disks.<br />
Copyright issues will be discussed. Carol<br />
Shoemaker, $15 tuition + $8 material fee,<br />
.3 CEUs<br />
DAPX 0535-01 Thursday, September 27,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.<br />
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CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Digital Photography<br />
Would you like to learn how to use your<br />
camera more effectively? This digital photography<br />
course is designed to teach<br />
beginners how to maximize their images.<br />
Digital photography takes over where the<br />
darkroom once ruled supreme. Learn the<br />
basics of photography such as lighting,<br />
shutter speed, aperture, exposure, and<br />
ASA to take photographs and transform<br />
them into digital creations using a computer.<br />
Victor Pilipovich, $77 tuition + $8<br />
material fee, 1.8 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1470-01 6 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-9 p.m.<br />
DAPX 1470-02 6 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Digital Scrapbooking<br />
Are your pictures laying about the house?<br />
Why not learn to preserve and present<br />
your photos in an inexpensive, beautiful<br />
scrapbook? Using your computer, you can<br />
crop, add titles and backgrounds, and<br />
organize your pages. Create a great gift<br />
for that hard-to-buy-for person. Bring the<br />
pictures you have on CD, flash or thumb<br />
drive to the first class. Cynthia Long, $69<br />
tuition + $3 material fee, 1.8 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1481-01 5 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
eBay Buying for the<br />
Absolute Beginner<br />
Do you want to learn how to purchase bargains,<br />
the hard-to-find, or even bizarre<br />
items on the world's largest auction site,<br />
eBay? This course will show you how to<br />
search, bid, and complete online purchases.<br />
Learn how to snipe to win auctions and<br />
what you can do to prevent getting ripped<br />
off. PayPal registration and use will be<br />
covered. The eBay novice will be able to<br />
ask many questions during this course<br />
geared just for the beginner. Joanna<br />
Boldurian, Gregory Babiak, $31 tuition +<br />
$8 material fee, .6 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1720-01 2 Mondays starting<br />
October 22, 6-9 p.m.<br />
DAPX 1720-60 2 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Laurel Center)<br />
DAPX 1720-90 2 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Bushy Run Center)<br />
Additional computer classes<br />
appear on pages 30-35.<br />
eBay Selling for the<br />
Absolute Beginner<br />
Do you want to sell on eBay, but you are<br />
not quite ready to list your own item? You<br />
will be taken step-by-step through the<br />
process as the instructor creates an actual<br />
listing. During the second class students<br />
will see how the listing ends and learn<br />
how to complete the sale. Students should<br />
have basic knowledge of eBay and be registered<br />
users. Joanna Boldurian, Gregory<br />
Babiak, $31 tuition + $8 material fee,<br />
.6 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1725-01 2 Mondays starting<br />
November 5, 6-9 p.m.<br />
DAPX 1725-60 2 Mondays starting<br />
October 8, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Laurel Center)<br />
DAPX 1725-90 2 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 10, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Bushy Run Center)<br />
Maintaining Your Computer<br />
Learn "computer housekeeping" procedures<br />
that will help keep your computer<br />
working properly. Smart computing techniques<br />
will be discussed, such as protecting<br />
the computer from spam and viruses,<br />
file organization and disk cleanup.<br />
Preventative maintenance may help you<br />
avoid costly repairs. Carol Shoemaker, $31<br />
tuition + $3 material fee, .6 CEUs<br />
DAPX 0940-01 2 Thursdays starting<br />
October 4, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Mastering the iPod<br />
Whether you are new to the digital music<br />
scene or an advanced user, this class will<br />
aide in helping you master the iPod.<br />
Covering all iPod models, topics will<br />
include playlists, transferring music,<br />
movies and TV shows, how to integrate the<br />
iPod into your life as well as viewing photos,<br />
using podcasts and iPod accessories.<br />
Alan Laick, $15 tuition + $3 material fee,<br />
.3 CEUs<br />
DAPX 3080-01 Thursday, October 18,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Wireless Networks<br />
Wireless networks offer you the freedom<br />
to move about untethered from cables and<br />
still be connected to the Internet, printers<br />
and other devices. Learn what hardware<br />
is needed and how to configure your network.<br />
Troubleshooting and wireless network<br />
issues will be discussed. Carol<br />
Shoemaker, $15 tuition + $2 material fee,<br />
.3 CEUs<br />
DAPX 8750-01 Wednesday,<br />
November 28, 6-9 p.m.<br />
6 To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.
Dance, Music &<br />
Theater<br />
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Basic Guitar<br />
You can learn to play the guitar, even if<br />
you have no musical background. By the<br />
end of the course, you will know how to<br />
play basic songs and be able to continue to<br />
learn on your own or take more advanced<br />
lessons. Must provide your own guitar.<br />
Limit 10 students. Deborah Kazsimer, $42<br />
tuition + text + $2 material fee, .8 CEUs<br />
MSCX 2604-01 8 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-7 p.m.<br />
MSCX 2604-02 8 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27,<br />
7:15-8:15 p.m.<br />
Basic “Blues” Guitar<br />
Love B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughn?<br />
This is designed for the beginning guitarist<br />
and emphasizes the "blues." You'll learn<br />
blues theory, 12-bar patterns and an intro to<br />
the blues scale. Must provide your own guitars,<br />
electric or acoustic. Mark Harrison, $42<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .8 CEUs<br />
MSCX 9510-01 8 Mondays starting<br />
October 8, 6-7 p.m.<br />
NEW - Early Jazz<br />
Discussion and overview of how, where and<br />
when the style of jazz was developed and<br />
highlights of the various performers from<br />
the New Orleans and Chicago areas along<br />
with a discussion on the various piano<br />
styles that influenced jazz. Hollie Duvall,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MSCX 3500-01 Wednesday, November 7,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Dance Like a Star<br />
Learn the perennial dance favorites: fox<br />
trot, cha-cha, swing, tango, waltz and rumba<br />
in this couples-only class. No experience is<br />
necessary to develop the basic skills to shine<br />
on the dance floor. Limit 15 couples. Wear<br />
appropriate shoes to class - no sneakers or<br />
running shoes. Diane McCarthy, $95 tuition<br />
per student, 2.1 CEUs<br />
PHSX 0449-01 7 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - <strong>Community</strong> Theatre<br />
Fall <strong>Community</strong> Theatre 2007<br />
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 7-9:30 p.m.;<br />
some added as necessary<br />
Performances: November 30 &<br />
December 1, 7:30 p.m.<br />
Actor? Actress? Stage hand or crew? Set<br />
and costume designer or constructor?<br />
Come join us for a new community<br />
adventure as we kick off our premier<br />
season at WCCC with the show A Little<br />
Christmas Spirit! Open to ages 12 and<br />
older. We are looking for anyone with<br />
theatre interest to be a part; no previous<br />
experience necessary. All rehearsals will<br />
take place in the Science Hall Theatre.<br />
Prepare a small monologue for the first<br />
night. Julie Jones, $25 material fee<br />
(covers the cost of scripts and royalties),<br />
2.5 CEUs<br />
THAX 7550-01 10 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25,<br />
7-9:30 p.m.<br />
(Science Hall Theatre)<br />
A Little Christmas Spirit<br />
Main Stage performance of the new<br />
WCCC <strong>Community</strong> Theatre<br />
November 30 & December 1,<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
Ever have trouble finding just the right<br />
gift? Looking for just that special something?<br />
Come see what Nick’s Emporium<br />
has to offer this season. Enjoy J.D.<br />
Morse’s search for the perfect gift and<br />
his journey back to his youth. Full of<br />
holiday spirit and humor, you will leave<br />
wishing you could find Nick’s Emporium<br />
where life stands still. Oh, and always,<br />
enjoy a little Christmas spirit.<br />
Cost: $8 per person (at the door or by<br />
calling 724-925-5982)<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.<br />
7
Fitness/Health<br />
Tai Chi Class<br />
8<br />
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Introduction to Acupressure<br />
This introduction to acupressure course<br />
will help you have a better understanding<br />
of how to apply acupressure using your<br />
fingertips to locate the different energy<br />
channels, known as meridians, of your<br />
body to increase your health and balance<br />
your body. Catherine Drakulic, acupressurist,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0059-01 Thursday, September 27,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Acupressure for Common Ailments<br />
This follow-up course to Introduction to<br />
Acupressure will include more in-depth<br />
information on how many common ailments<br />
can be relieved with self-acupressure.<br />
This course will include many different<br />
ways acupressure can help relieve<br />
pain and give examples of self-acupressure.<br />
Catherine Drakulic, acupressurist,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0063-01 Thursday, October 4,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
HELP<br />
WANTED<br />
We are always looking for<br />
<strong>continuing</strong> <strong>education</strong> instructors<br />
and new classes to offer our<br />
community. If you have a special<br />
knowledge or skill that you’d like<br />
to share with others, contact<br />
Sylvia Detar, coordinator/<br />
Continuing Education, at<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4190 or<br />
detars@wccc.edu<br />
Arthritis Management<br />
This course offers general information on<br />
new types of therapies and direction<br />
toward other resources for the treatment<br />
of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Discussion<br />
will include: types of arthritis, causes of<br />
pain, effective medication, exercise and<br />
more. Building an understanding of this<br />
disease is an important step in managing<br />
it. Holly Stants, BS, occupational therapy,<br />
$15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0041-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Eating Disorders Awareness<br />
Eating disorders are serious emotional<br />
and physical problems that can have lifethreatening<br />
consequences for females and<br />
males. The warning signs and symptoms<br />
of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and<br />
binge eating disorders include extreme<br />
emotions, attitudes and behaviors surrounding<br />
weight and food issues. All eating<br />
disorders require professional help;<br />
however, this overview can alert parents,<br />
educators and other professionals to the<br />
symptoms, prevention, and treatment of<br />
these disorders. Holly Stants, BS, occupational<br />
therapy, $15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1748-01 Wednesday, October 17,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
The Healing Benefits of Flaxseed<br />
For less than 20 cents a day, you can<br />
improve your health, feel calmer, lose<br />
weight, feel more beautiful and help balance<br />
your hormones. You will learn of clinical<br />
case studies of a woman who changed<br />
her risk of a heart attack from 100% to<br />
less than 10% using omega-3 oils that are<br />
in flaxseed. Watch how to correctly grind<br />
flax seed. Learn over 20 ways to use it.<br />
And know the16 benefits of flaxseed and<br />
what experts say about it. Dee Gans, $11<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0073-01 Monday, October 22,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Fun Fitness: Sit & Be Fit<br />
This program is designed for anyone,<br />
client or caregiver. The following populations<br />
are also targeted: those who are<br />
physically challenged (not able to walk or<br />
run), those who want to exercise, and<br />
those 50 and older. Participants will be<br />
instructed in safe, simple, easy-to-perform<br />
exercises, including upper body, lower<br />
body, basic strengthening and stretching.<br />
Holly Stants, BS, occupational therapy,<br />
$15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 2156-01 Friday, October 5,<br />
9 a.m.-noon<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Meals that Heal<br />
The food choices we make every day have<br />
a direct impact on the state of our health.<br />
Simple dietary changes and specific natural<br />
foods and medicines can often cure<br />
sickness, reduce cholesterol levels, regulate<br />
blood and sugar imbalances, cleanse<br />
arteries or relieve a headache. This workshop<br />
will focus on understanding the<br />
nature of health and illness and the role<br />
natural foods play as remedies for specific<br />
health problems. Laurie Jacobson, $16<br />
tuition + $5 material fee (includes food<br />
samples), .3 CEUs<br />
FODX 5315-01 Tuesday, November 13,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Meal Planning for Diabetics<br />
In spite of what you might have heard,<br />
having diabetes does not mean you have<br />
to give up the foods you enjoy; however,<br />
learning to eat healthy, satisfying meals is<br />
an important part of your treatment.<br />
Discussion will include carbohydrate<br />
counting, food tips you might not know,<br />
meal planning aids, the food label, sugar<br />
substitutes, fast food facts and more.<br />
Heather Hardik, RD, $16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
FODX 5320-01 Wednesday, October 17,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Fire Up Your Metabolism<br />
Dieters today are frustrated and discouraged.<br />
Despite following strict eating plans,<br />
many dieters see their weight losses vanish<br />
as soon as they veer from their regimented<br />
eating program. This is because<br />
many people do not burn calories efficiently.<br />
This class will show you how to<br />
increase your metabolic rate (the speed at<br />
which you burn calories) by making simple,<br />
relatively small changes in your diet<br />
and lifestyle which will help you lose<br />
weight, keep it off and gain energy. Laurie<br />
Jacobson, $16 tuition + $5 material fee<br />
(includes food samples), .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0200-01 Thursday, September 27,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Natural Health & Weight Loss<br />
By making the transition to a low-fat,<br />
plant-based diet rich in whole, natural<br />
foods and fiber, you can not only lose<br />
weight without dieting, counting calories<br />
or fat grams, but also keep it off, re-energize<br />
and cleanse your body and help prevent<br />
the onset of diseases such as cancer<br />
and heart disease. This course will show<br />
you how to incorporate fat-melting whole<br />
foods into your life so that you lose weight<br />
naturally while enjoying generous servings<br />
of delicious vegetarian, no-cholesterol dishes<br />
that are satisfying as well as nutritious.<br />
Laurie Jacobson, $16 tuition + $5 material<br />
fee (includes food samples), .3 CEUs<br />
FODX 6002-01 Thursday, October 11,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
22 Natural Remedies to<br />
Turn Back the Clock<br />
These remedies may make you younger!<br />
Warm lemonade or vinegar and water<br />
before meals can cleanse toxins, help<br />
weight loss and ease gastric distress.<br />
Vegetables and kitchen products can<br />
chelate heavy metals from the body and<br />
make the body alkaline. Watch the<br />
instructor make an inexpensive “no pain”<br />
machine and demonstrate free remedies<br />
that are proven to be anti-aging. Also covered<br />
are fats that heal, anti-aging foods,<br />
supplements and herbs. Dee Gans, $11<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 9565-01 Monday, October 8,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Nutrition & Cardiovascular Disease<br />
This course will explain the effects of diet<br />
and nutrition on cardiovascular disease.<br />
Discussion will include the American<br />
Heart Association diet, the food label, eating<br />
out, meal planning, healthy snacks,<br />
and recipe modification. You are encouraged<br />
to bring your favorite recipe to modify<br />
it to a lower fat, lower cholesterol choice.<br />
Heather Hardik, RD, $21 tuition, .4 CEUs<br />
MEDX 5726-01 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Early registration ensures that classes have<br />
sufficient enrollment to avoid cancellation.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.<br />
9
PMS 101: Natural Alternatives to<br />
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome<br />
Are you struggling with irritability, menstrual<br />
cramping, tender breasts,<br />
headaches, depression, mood swings, heavy<br />
bleeding, sleep disorders and weight control?<br />
Are you sick and tired of struggling<br />
through life without hope of ever being<br />
able to minimize or eliminate these symptoms?<br />
It is time to stand up for what is<br />
yours. Join Dr. Timothy Strittmatter as he<br />
explores the mystery of PMS in simple language<br />
that will transform your life, as it<br />
has for many women under his care. You<br />
will learn the top seven reasons why<br />
women develop PMS, how to correct the<br />
problem, and proactive steps to keep symptoms<br />
away for good. Timothy Strittmatter,<br />
DC, ATC, $24 tuition, .4 CEUs<br />
MEDX 6704-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Introduction to Reiki<br />
Reiki is a hands-on stress reduction technique<br />
that may be very effective for chronic<br />
pain. Brought to the U.S. from Japan in<br />
the 1930s, this is an ancient method by<br />
which healing energy is transferred to a<br />
person by the light placing of the hands<br />
on various parts of the body. The instructor,<br />
Kathryn Duffy, is a certified Reiki<br />
Master. $13 tuition, .25 CEUs<br />
MEDX 7108-01 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6:30-9 p.m.<br />
Reiki Level One<br />
Certified Training Course<br />
Earn certification in Reiki, a hands-on<br />
stress reduction technique that may be<br />
very effective for chronic pain. Brought to<br />
the U.S. from Japan in the 1930s, this is<br />
an ancient method by which healing energy<br />
is transferred to a person by the light<br />
placing of the hands on various parts of<br />
the body. Classes will be held at Energy<br />
Connection Creative Healing Center, 150<br />
Robbins Station - Suite 6, North<br />
Huntingdon. Certified Reiki Master<br />
Kathyrn Duffy & Janet Jackson-Wensel,<br />
$43 tuition + $35 material fee (includes<br />
material and certification), 1.0 CEUs<br />
JREX 9815-72 Part One: Saturday,<br />
October 20,<br />
10 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
Part Two: Wednesday,<br />
October 24,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
10<br />
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Reflexology for Vibrant Health<br />
Reflexology is an incredible holistic, yet<br />
simple approach to bringing you renewed<br />
energy and vitality. Learn self-help techniques<br />
to stimulate your own natural healing<br />
mechanisms based on Body<br />
Reflexology, Interactive Energy Work and<br />
Vita Flex. This workshop will help reduce<br />
stress and chronic pain, strengthen your<br />
immune system and rejuvenate and balance<br />
vital energy systems. Bernadette Fox,<br />
$11 tuition + $3 material fee, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 7118-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Sensational Skin Secrets<br />
Open yourself to new cutting edge information,<br />
techniques, recipes and tips for<br />
awesome skin. Learn how to do the acupressure/essential<br />
oil facial that costs<br />
$125 in New York. Also covered are a sixstep<br />
facial, beautifying masks, a three-day<br />
facelift diet, anti-aging supplements and<br />
foods that make you glow. Take home<br />
directions for making your own celluite<br />
lotions, eye creams, wrinkle reducers and<br />
face firmers. Dee Gans, $21 tuition + $2<br />
material fee, .4 CEUs<br />
MEDX 7225-01 2 Mondays starting<br />
September 24,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
NEW - Freedom from Smoking<br />
This class is a positive approach to stop<br />
smoking. The sessions offer you a step-bystep<br />
plan for quitting smoking. We will<br />
explore all the newest nicotine replacement<br />
therapies, the most up-to-date medications<br />
and the cold turkey method to<br />
determine which will be more successful<br />
for you. Emphasis will be on a long-term<br />
individual plan for freedom from smoking.<br />
You will identify the pitfalls of relapse and<br />
carefully plan to prevent them.<br />
Registration closes two weeks prior to the<br />
class. Marilyn Albright, $55 tuition + $15<br />
material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
PRDX 7593-01 5 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 2 &<br />
1 Thursday, October 18,<br />
6-8 p.m.<br />
Beat Stress<br />
This class will help you find the cause of<br />
your stress and the way to control and conquer<br />
it for a healthy life. Included will be<br />
exercises, instruction on proper body<br />
mechanics, discussion on how toxins cause<br />
stress, proper diet, how emotions can be<br />
detrimental to our health and relaxation<br />
techniques to keep emotionally healthy.<br />
Michael Hrycko, DC, $13 tuition, .25 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0478-01 Tuesday, November 6,<br />
6-8:30 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Tai Chi, Beginning (for 59 & Older)<br />
As we age, one of our major concerns is<br />
balance and hoping to avoid falls. Tai chi<br />
is a Chinese system of movement. One of<br />
the benefits is the transfer of weight from<br />
one foot to the other. (Wear comfortable<br />
shoes to class) Patricia Cummerick, $31<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .6 CEUs<br />
MEDX 8018-01 6 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 2-3 p.m.<br />
NEW - History & the<br />
Healing Properties of Tea<br />
Tea was used for healing and refreshment<br />
almost 5,000 years ago in China. A brief<br />
history of tea will be discussed, beginning<br />
in ancient China and culminating in the<br />
popularity of herbal teas in the United<br />
States today. A special segment of this<br />
class will focus on the Japanese Tea<br />
Ceremony. Samples of six different dried<br />
teas will be examined as the healing properties<br />
of each one is highlighted. Dee Gans,<br />
$11 tuition + $2 material fee, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 8016-01 Monday, November 5,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Wish you could help others,<br />
but don’t know where to start?<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Volunteer Fair<br />
Thursday, September 20, 2007<br />
2-6 p.m.<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Gymnasium, Founders Hall<br />
• Encounter a variety of agencies and<br />
organizations<br />
• Meet face-to-face and discuss endless<br />
possibilities<br />
• Explore various volunteer opportunities<br />
and internships<br />
INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND<br />
GROUPS ARE WELCOME.<br />
Sponsored by<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> Association of Volunteer Administrators<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
United Way of <strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
For more information, contact Louise Wilhelm<br />
at 724-516-0566 or louisewilhelm@yahoo.com<br />
Gentle Yoga<br />
An introduction into yoga techniques for<br />
those who haven’t exercised lately or are<br />
limited in mobility. Learn to apply the principles<br />
of yoga to stimulate the body into<br />
more flexibility, the mind into awareness<br />
and peace and to unlock the potentiality<br />
that is within all of us. Nancy Micheals,<br />
$40 tuition + $2 material fee, .8 CEUs<br />
PHSX 9485-01 8 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25,<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m.<br />
Hatha Yoga<br />
Hatha Yoga is a practical exercise system<br />
designed to strengthen the body’s various<br />
glandular and neurological systems. It consists<br />
of stretches and held postures and<br />
includes practices that cleanse the body of<br />
waste products and toxins, reduce physical<br />
tension and eliminate those habitual body<br />
patterns that sustain stress. Bring a mat or<br />
towel to class. Nancy Micheals, $55 tuition<br />
+ $2 material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
PHSX 9490-01 8 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27,<br />
6-7:30 p.m.<br />
Soul Restorative Yoga<br />
A study of Raja Yoga, the royal path of<br />
yoga based on Patanjali's sutras. This<br />
"eight-limbed" yoga emphasizes the moral<br />
and ethical restraints and observances,<br />
stretching poses, life-force control and<br />
finally, withdrawing the senses from the<br />
external world, interiorizing one's consciousness<br />
and, by concentration and onepointed<br />
focus, entering into meditation-ultimately<br />
leading to a merging with the<br />
Source of all Being: God. Bring a mat or<br />
towel to class. Myra Posner, $73 tuition +<br />
$2 material fee, 1.6 CEUs<br />
PHSX 9492-01 8 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
10 a.m.-noon<br />
Sport Yoga<br />
Sport Yoga is a unique blend of ancient,<br />
modern and experimental exercises<br />
developed to promote wellness and<br />
strength on a mental, physical and spiritual<br />
level. The formatting, movements and<br />
theories are taken and adapted from a<br />
variety of sources including: Hatha (physical)<br />
yoga, martial arts warm-up routines<br />
(specifically Chinese Kung-Fu), tai chi,<br />
pilates mat exercises, postural analysis, as<br />
well as traditional sport stretches and<br />
warm-ups. Excellent for beginners to<br />
advanced. Bring mat, block & strap to<br />
class. Catherine Drakulic, $42 tuition + $2<br />
material fee, .8 CEUs<br />
PHSX 9500-01 8 Mondays starting<br />
September 24,<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
11
Floral Arranging &<br />
Design<br />
NEW - White/Silver Christmas<br />
Arrangement<br />
Create an elegant table piece combining<br />
white flowers and silk pine greenery.<br />
Accents of silver include berries and a<br />
beautiful ribbon bow. Bring glue gun, glue<br />
sticks, scissors, wire cutters and extension<br />
cord to class. Registration closes one week<br />
in advance to allow for purchase of materials.<br />
Alice Erling, $11 + $25 material fee,<br />
.2 CEUs<br />
CRFX 0065-01 Monday, November 19,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
NEW - Fall Twig Square<br />
Show off the beauty of fall with this one-ofa-kind<br />
wall or door piece. Using a beautiful<br />
birch twig square base, the corners will be<br />
decorated with silk and dried fall materials<br />
and then accented with a vibrant bow.<br />
Bring glue gun, glue sticks, scissors, wire<br />
cutters and extension cord to class.<br />
Registration closes one week in advance to<br />
allow for purchase of materials. Alice<br />
Erling, $11 + $25 material fee, .2 CEUs<br />
CRFX 2137-01 Tuesday, September 25,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
CRFX 2137-60 Thursday, September 27,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
(Laurel Center)<br />
Floral Design<br />
This introductory course covers construction<br />
of basic fresh floral designs and care<br />
and handling of flowers as well as types of<br />
flowers and uses. Arrangements are taken<br />
home at the conclusion of class. Bring silk<br />
flowers of your choice to create a permanent<br />
arrangement the last session. You<br />
must provide your own wire cutters, floral<br />
scissors and notebook. Sherrie Howell,<br />
$105 tuition + $65 material fee, 2.4 CEUs<br />
JREX 2151-01 4 Mondays & Tuesdays<br />
starting October 1,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Floral Design for Weddings<br />
Learn to construct the most popular wedding<br />
bouquets (nosegay, cascade, crescent),<br />
corsages, boutonnieres, hairpieces and arm<br />
bouquets. This class is limited to students<br />
who have completed Basic Floral Design or<br />
have floral design experience. You must<br />
provide your own wire cutters, floral scissors<br />
and notebook. Sherrie Howell, $90<br />
tuition + $65 material fee, 2.1 CEUs<br />
JREX 2156-01 3 Mondays & Tuesdays<br />
starting October 29,<br />
6:30-10 p.m.<br />
12<br />
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Three wreaths on a twig branch<br />
NEW - Three Wreaths on a<br />
Twig Branch<br />
A unique piece, sure to be a conversation<br />
starter. Hung with ribbon from a horizontal<br />
twig branch, these three small wreaths<br />
are decorated by silk and dried materials<br />
and a beautiful bow. Bring glue gun, glue<br />
sticks, scissors, wire cutters and extension<br />
cord to class. Registration closes one week<br />
in advance to allow for purchase of materials.<br />
Alice Erling, $11 tuition + $25 material<br />
fee, .2 CEUs<br />
CRFX 9063-01 Thursday, November 1,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
CRFX 9063-90 Monday, October 29,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
(Bushy Run Center)<br />
Food & Beverages<br />
Cake Decorating I<br />
Learn all the basics of cake decorating<br />
including seven borders, 13 flowers, basket<br />
weave, lattice and transfers. During the<br />
first class, the instructor will demonstrate<br />
frosting and decorating a cake and review<br />
a supply list. First night will not be a full<br />
night. Limit 12 students. Mary Lou<br />
Cinciripini, $65 tuition + $2 material fee,<br />
1.4 CEUs<br />
FODX 0460-01 7 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 6-8 p.m.<br />
Festive Cocktails<br />
Some like it hot! Some like it coooooold!<br />
This course on hot beverage and ice cream<br />
cocktails, punches, Jell-O shots and wine<br />
coolers will prepare you for professional<br />
bartending or entertaining at home.<br />
Donamari Andrews, $31 tuition + $10<br />
material fee, .6 CEUs<br />
FODX 0975-01 2 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 17, 6-9 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Italian Cooking with Sergio Maragni<br />
You will eat the food that is prepared during each class. Open-toed shoes are not<br />
permitted in the kitchen. Classes are limited to 12 students. Due to long waiting lists for<br />
these classes, if you register and then are unable to attend, please call and cancel.<br />
Appetizers<br />
Bagna cauda, bruschetta, scamorza in<br />
carrozza, mussels in red sauce, battered<br />
zucchini and artichoke hearts, and<br />
stuffed tomatoes and mushrooms. $21<br />
tuition + $12 material fee, .4 CEUs<br />
FODX 0095-01 Tuesday, September 25,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Veal Saltimbocca<br />
An Italian delicacy. Easy to prepare and<br />
just as easy to eat. As the name's literal<br />
translation implies, "they jump into your<br />
mouth." $21 tuition + $ 18 material fee,<br />
.4 CEUs<br />
FODX 0925-01 Tuesday, October 2,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Soups<br />
Traditional hearty Italian fare. Pasta e<br />
fagioli, pasta e patate and pasta e lenticchie.<br />
Easy to make, filling and delicious.<br />
$18 tuition + $12 material fee, .35 CEUs<br />
FODX 7559-01 Tuesday, October 9,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Fresh Mozzarella<br />
Learn to make this Italian delicacy. A<br />
sweet cheese that is best enjoyed when<br />
freshly made. Easy to prepare and may be<br />
served in a variety of ways (as an appetizer,<br />
in salads, in sandwiches, with pasta,<br />
fried or simply by itself with a slice of<br />
bread). This humble cheese enriches anything<br />
it touches, and its versatility is limited<br />
only by your imagination. $21 tuition<br />
+ $18 material fee, .4 CEUs<br />
FODX 5373-01 Saturday, October 13,<br />
9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
Fresh Pasta<br />
Ravioli, spaghetti and maltagliate served<br />
with a variety of traditional Italian<br />
regional sauces. $21 tuition + $12 material<br />
fee, .4 CEUs<br />
FODX 9542-01 Tuesday, October 16,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Chicken alla Cacciatore<br />
Chicken sauteed in olive oil and then<br />
braised in a medley of vegetables and red<br />
wine. Served over herb flavored smashed<br />
potatoes. $18 tuition + $15 material fee,<br />
.35 CEUs<br />
FODX 0923-01 Tuesday, October 23,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Steak alla Pizzaiola<br />
Minute steaks never had it so good.<br />
Sauteed in garlic, and then covered with<br />
a sauce made of fresh tomatoes and<br />
herbs. $18 tuition + $15 material fee,<br />
.35 CEUs<br />
FODX 7565-01 Tuesday, October 30,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Sauces<br />
Learn to make marinara, carbonara,<br />
aglio e olio and ragu. $18 tuition + $12<br />
material fee, .35 CEUs<br />
FODX 9541-01 Tuesday, November 6,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Pork alla Parma<br />
Pork chops stuffed sparingly with prosciutto<br />
and served over risotto. $18<br />
tuition + $15 material fee, .35 CEUs<br />
FODX 6647-01 Tuesday, November 13,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Gnocchi<br />
Homemade gnocchi with chicken flavored<br />
red sauce and sautéed mushrooms. $21<br />
tuition + $12 material fee, .4 CEUs<br />
FODX 9547-01 Tuesday, November 20,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Chicken alla Marsala<br />
Tender chicken cutlets sauteed in olive<br />
oil and flavored with a marsala reduction<br />
topped with mushrooms. Served<br />
over a bed of roasted garlic smashed<br />
potatoes. $18 tuition + $15 material fee,<br />
.35 CEUs<br />
FODX 0924-01 Tuesday, November 27,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Risotto alla Maragni<br />
Easy-to-prepare one-pot meal and no<br />
need to stand over the rice to continuously<br />
ladle liquid over the rice. $18<br />
tuition + $12 material fee, .35 CEUs<br />
FODX 7125-01 Tuesday, December 4,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Zuppa Di Pesce & Fish Fry<br />
Just in time for Christmas Eve. Come<br />
and immerse yourself in the preparation<br />
of these two traditional Italian foods<br />
served in many Italian families. $21<br />
tuition + $ 20 material fee, .4 CEUs<br />
FODX 9548-01 Tuesday, December 11,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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History<br />
Lincoln Highway, Pennsylvania<br />
Traveler’s Guide<br />
Established in 1913, the Lincoln Highway<br />
(old Route 30) became the first concrete<br />
roadway to cross the 3,000-mile width of<br />
the U.S.A.; 300 miles cross the southern<br />
portion of Pennsylvania. This seminar will<br />
cover the premiere book, Lincoln Highway,<br />
Pennsylvania Traveler's Guide, by Brian<br />
Butko, especially the part from<br />
Greensburg to Bedford. The photographs<br />
along Old Lincoln Highway, including the<br />
roadside diners and quirky attractions,<br />
will stir your memories. David Samuel,<br />
$15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
HSTX 4504-01 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - History of the<br />
Conflict in the Middle East<br />
You will learn the history of the fighting<br />
in the Middle East from the first conflict<br />
of east and west with the Persian invasion<br />
of Greece up to the modern day. Scott<br />
Perry, $16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
HSTX 5729-01 Monday, October 22,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Medieval & Renaissance Poland<br />
This course will cover the history of<br />
Poland from the beginning of the 14th<br />
century through the end of the 17th century.<br />
We will examine the merger with the<br />
Lithuanian crown in 1386, the Battle of<br />
Tannenburg and the relief of Vienna, as<br />
well as other topics during the period.<br />
Scott Perry, $16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
HSTX 5728-01 Wednesday, October 17,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
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CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Home & Garden<br />
Clear Out Your Clutter<br />
with Feng Shui<br />
Are you tired of overrun closets and drawers?<br />
Tired of piles of just "stuff" and<br />
mounds of paper? Are you a victim of, "I<br />
know it's here...somewhere?" Clearing out<br />
your clutter with Feng Shui can free you<br />
from negative emotions and release positive<br />
energy. Learn basic principles of Feng<br />
Shui and how to identify and clear out<br />
clutter at your home and workplace. Don't<br />
get "stuck" in your clutter. Toni Terretti,<br />
$16 tuition + $2 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
PRDX 2163-01 Wednesday, November 7,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Decorating for the<br />
Design Challenged<br />
Challenged when it comes to decorating?<br />
Confused about how to arrange your furniture<br />
or what color to paint your walls?<br />
With designer David Sands’ guidance,<br />
you’ll learn the basic principles of decorating,<br />
including planning and coordination<br />
of furniture, fabrics, wall coverings and<br />
window treatments. Project will consist of<br />
a complete room plan. David Sands, $69<br />
tuition, 1.5 CEUs<br />
HOBX 3080-01 5 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 3, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Homeowner Landscape<br />
Learn basic tips on how to beautify property;<br />
whether in an urban or suburban<br />
setting. Discuss lawn establishment and<br />
maintenance, design, grass, bugs, trim,<br />
planting and propagation. Learn how to<br />
create wild landscapes, meadow gardens<br />
and tips on forest regeneration and harvest.<br />
Bill Paxton, $42 tuition, .8 CEUs<br />
NTRX 3055-01 4 Thursdays starting<br />
October 18, 7-9 p.m.<br />
DID YOU KNOW…<br />
ideas for classes come from community members like you!<br />
If you have a good idea for a class or want to learn more about a<br />
specific topic, contact Sylvia Detar, coordinator/Continuing Education, at<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4190 or detars@wccc.edu<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
Language, Culture &<br />
Travel<br />
Chinese School for Children<br />
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
NEW - It’s Time to Go to China<br />
Discover the unique diversity that China<br />
has to offer with the 5,000 years of rich<br />
history and strong cultural traditions.<br />
China balances natural beauties and<br />
shopping havens. With its good exchange<br />
rate, China is a country full of unique<br />
experiences waiting to be had. Amy Gong,<br />
$11 tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
PRDX 0935-01 Monday, November 5,<br />
6-8 p.m.<br />
Chinese<br />
This is a beginning course in the national<br />
language of China with an emphasis on<br />
learning to speak Chinese. Amy Gong,<br />
$115 tuition + $2 material fee, 3.0 CEUs<br />
LNGX 1050-01 10 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Chinese for Kids -<br />
Ages 8 & older<br />
This introductory class will present basic<br />
vocabulary and sentence structure using<br />
common greetings, simple expressions, etc.<br />
Also included will be an overview of<br />
Chinese culture touching on art, music and<br />
history of this country. Limit 12 students.<br />
Amy Gong, $95 tuition + $2 material fee<br />
LNGK 0915-96 10 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29, 12-2 p.m.<br />
(no class November 24)<br />
Chinese School for Children<br />
A child adopted from China has a new<br />
American family. This class is designed to<br />
teach these special children about their<br />
heritage and cultural background through<br />
game playing, singing and dancing. This<br />
will give them a foundation to cope with<br />
Western and Eastern cultures. Parents are<br />
encouraged to stay with their child to<br />
learn and play together. Amy Gong, $135<br />
tuition per family<br />
SCHX 0005-01 10 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
9 a.m.-12 p.m.<br />
(no class November 24)<br />
French for Travelers<br />
Are you planning a visit to Paris or<br />
Montreal or New Orleans in the near<br />
future? Make sure you get the most out of<br />
your adventure by learning useful French<br />
travel expressions and cultural information.<br />
Learn how to make hotel reservations,<br />
ask for and understand directions,<br />
order food and shop with ease. Bon<br />
Voyage! Susan Crampton-Frenchik, $115<br />
tuition + $5 material fee, 3.0 CEUs<br />
LNGX 2170-01 10 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(no class November 22)<br />
German<br />
A course for individuals with no previous<br />
knowledge of the language. You will learn<br />
basic speaking, reading and writing skills<br />
while discovering aspects of German culture.<br />
Principles of grammar and syntax<br />
are introduced. Helga Mears, $115 tuition<br />
+ $2 material fee + text, 3.0 CEUs<br />
LNGX 2620-01 10 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Italian<br />
A course for individuals with no previous<br />
knowledge of the language. You will<br />
acquire basic speaking, reading and writing<br />
skills while learning about Italian culture.<br />
Grammar, tenses, structure and conversation<br />
are included. Arturo DiFilippo,<br />
$115 tuition + text, 3.0 CEUs<br />
LNGX 3060-01 10 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(no class November 21)<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Spanish<br />
Learn Spanish, a language with roots in<br />
two continents - Europe and the Americas.<br />
This course emphasizes vocabulary, grammar<br />
and writing instruction in addition to<br />
Spanish and Latin American culture.<br />
Mario Renzi, $115 tuition + text, 3.0 CEUs<br />
LNGX 7831-01 10 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Travel Tips for the<br />
Frugal Globe Trekker<br />
Anyone can travel if they travel economically!<br />
Maximize your vacation dollars by<br />
receiving economical tips on every aspect<br />
of traveling from vacation planning to<br />
final reservations from an instructor who<br />
has traveled economically throughout 48<br />
states, Australia, China, England, France,<br />
Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan and the<br />
Philippines. She lived with the people of<br />
these countries, stayed in economical lodging,<br />
planned her own itinerary and drove<br />
throughout the US and Europe. Milyssa<br />
Sassos, $11 tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
PRDX 8252-01 Monday, September 24,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Law & Money<br />
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CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
NEW - A to Z Tax Prep for<br />
Individuals<br />
Become IRS certified to prepare income<br />
taxes for lower-income and elderly taxpayers<br />
at free volunteer sites. Work at your<br />
own pace - basic, intermediate or<br />
advanced - with instruction from a tax pro<br />
with 20+ years of experience. Free textbooks,<br />
case studies and interactive training<br />
supplied by the IRS. Use the experience<br />
as a valuable life skill. Tom Taylor,<br />
$95 tuition, 2.1 CEUs<br />
FINX 8005-01 7 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
FINX 8005-30 7 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Alle-Kiski Center)<br />
FINX 8005-50 7 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Mon Valley Center)<br />
Bankruptcy & Divorce<br />
This course will cover divorce and bankruptcy,<br />
the effect of one upon the other,<br />
economic issues and fallout from a divorce<br />
that lead to the necessity of filing for bankruptcy<br />
and criteria to file for bankruptcy.<br />
Maureen Kroll, $11 tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
PRDX 0080-01 Monday, October 15,<br />
7-9 p.m.<br />
How to Start a Craft Business<br />
Open to all craft workers in any medium,<br />
at any level of skill development, who are<br />
interested in selling their crafts. Learn to<br />
evaluate, price and sell your work. Covers<br />
a range of marketing strategies including<br />
actual craft show information as well as<br />
details on consignment and wholesale selling.<br />
If possible, bring samples of your<br />
work for a roundtable discussion. Alice<br />
Erling, $15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
SMBX 3053-01 Monday, October 1,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Custody for Fathers<br />
Learn how to understand the local county<br />
court systems and procedures, and how to<br />
develop a strong case for primary custody<br />
and maintain it. Steven R. Allias, Esq.,<br />
$13 tuition, .25 CEUs<br />
PRDX 0957-30 Tuesday, October 23,<br />
6-8:30 p.m.<br />
(Alle-Kiski Center)<br />
NEW - Preparation for Divorce-<br />
Avoiding Economic Disaster<br />
No matter where you are in the process of<br />
untying the knot, this course is for you.<br />
Topics include a pre-divorce check list;<br />
devising a financial settlement and<br />
whether or not you should keep the house.<br />
The financial decisions you make in<br />
divorce can affect you the rest of your life;<br />
learn how to make intelligent informed<br />
financial decisions before it's too late!<br />
Janet Bouma, $11 tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
PRDX 1382-01 Thursday, October 4,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Estate Planning<br />
This class provides fundamental estate<br />
planning strategies to help you reduce<br />
costs/taxes, and avoid the pitfalls that<br />
commonly occur with simple estates.<br />
Topics include avoidance of probate,<br />
Medicare reimbursement for nursing<br />
homes and guardianship proceedings.<br />
Attorney Eric Bononi, $6 tuition, .1 CEUs<br />
FINX 1752-01 Monday, October 22,<br />
6-7 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Forging Your Financial Future<br />
Thinking about retirement or creating an<br />
investment plan? Do you need some estate<br />
planning? This course is dedicated to<br />
informing you of the potential benefits of<br />
effective financial management and to<br />
teach you techniques that will assist you<br />
in meeting your goals. Topics include: the<br />
seven roadblocks to financial success; the<br />
six keys to financial success; risk management;<br />
cash management – create liquidity,<br />
pay down debt, increase savings; investment<br />
planning – what the pros do, strategies<br />
for successful investing, stocks, bonds,<br />
annuities, mutual funds; tax management<br />
and tax planning; retirement planning –<br />
calculating the cost of retirement, sources<br />
of retirement income, IRA(s),<br />
401-K’s, 403-B(s), 457 plans; estate planning,<br />
probate, estate taxes, intestacy, wills<br />
and trusts. David Mickley, CLU, ChFC,<br />
MSFS, CFP, $16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
FINX 0010-01 Tuesday, November 13,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Frugal in a<br />
Consumptive World<br />
We have been manipulated to spend ourselves<br />
into debt. We have lost the skills<br />
our grandparents had to be frugal.<br />
Discover how to change your thinking,<br />
both active and passive frugality, to combat<br />
the consumptive media and live more<br />
peaceful, environmentally friendly and<br />
lucrative lives. Marlena Fuge-Hary, $16<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
FINX 2298-01 Thursday, September 27,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Invest in Your Debt<br />
Get completely out of debt, including your<br />
mortgage and owe nothing to anyone! This<br />
workshop is designed for those who want<br />
to live in a debt-free, stress-free lifestyle.<br />
How would you like to pay off all your<br />
credit cards, car payments, etc., in one to<br />
three years and then pay off your 30-year<br />
mortgage in three to four years, saving<br />
thousands of interest payments with your<br />
current income? This is an <strong>education</strong><br />
workshop; no financial planning, insurance<br />
or investments will be promoted or<br />
sold. Bring a list of your debts with balances,<br />
along with a calculator. During<br />
class you’ll develop your own debt elimination<br />
plan that can be immediately implemented<br />
into your lifestyle. Ray Goss, $16<br />
tuition + $7 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
FINX 3220-01 Wednesday,<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
IRS Forms for Sole Proprietors<br />
This seminar focuses on the sole proprietor<br />
and the figuring of profit (or loss) on<br />
Schedule C-EZ and C, self-employment<br />
tax on Schedule SE, and the payment of<br />
personal income and social security taxes<br />
via estimated tax payments (1040-ES).<br />
Richard Bell, CPA, $17 tuition + $2 material<br />
fee, .35 CEUs<br />
SMBX 8450-01 Wednesday, October 24,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Long-Term Care Strategies<br />
What is your plan for long-term health<br />
care? More and more Americans are purchasing<br />
long-term care insurance policies<br />
to protect themselves against the high<br />
cost of nursing home and home care. This<br />
course will help you decide whether you<br />
need long-term care insurance, how the<br />
policies work, which benefits are important,<br />
the costs, how to choose an insurance<br />
company, how the new laws govern longterm<br />
care and the difference between tax<br />
qualified and non-qualified plans.<br />
Medicare, Medigap and private health<br />
insurance do not pay these long-term care<br />
costs. Delee King, $11 tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
INSX 4860-01 Thursday, October 18,<br />
7-9 p.m.<br />
INSX 4860-60 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
7-9 p.m. (Laurel Center)<br />
Payroll/Payroll Taxes<br />
For new employers or those needing<br />
advice on payroll preparation. Learn how<br />
to set up a complete, simplified weekly<br />
payroll system for a business with up to<br />
25 employees. This course will show you<br />
how to keep accurate payroll records of<br />
employees’ earnings/deductions for a full<br />
year and how to file quarterly and yearly<br />
employer payroll tax forms before the IRS.<br />
Richard Bell, CPA, $30 tuition + $2 material<br />
fee, .6 CEUs<br />
SMBX 6730-01 2 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 10, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Real World Retirement Planning<br />
Americans will work more than 90,000<br />
hours earning a living and building a nest<br />
egg, yet many spend less than 10 hours<br />
preparing for a successful retirement. This<br />
course will help you determine how to get<br />
the most from investments, social security<br />
and retirement plans. This course will pay<br />
dividends for the rest of your life. David<br />
Mickley, CLU, ChFC, MSFS, CFP, $16<br />
tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
FINX 6700-01 Wednesday, October 24,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
NEW - Retirement Unlimited<br />
This course will discuss common retirement<br />
concerns, including down turns in<br />
the financial markets, the demise of pension<br />
plans, increasing health care costs,<br />
and the effect of taxation on retirement<br />
plans. Strategies to avoid costly mistakes,<br />
maintain purchasing power, and prepare<br />
for a financially secure retirement will be<br />
presented. James Hanlon, M.D., $42<br />
tuition + $16 material fee, .8 CEUs<br />
FINX 6720-01 4 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 9, 6-8 p.m.<br />
Seniors: Protect Your Assets<br />
This class provides the facts in plain<br />
English on nursing home care, Medicaid<br />
and retirement planning. Topics covered<br />
include how you can protect your assets<br />
from a nursing home stay, some of the<br />
biggest mistakes seniors make on titling<br />
assets, estate planning for middle class<br />
and minimizing sever taxes upon death.<br />
David Mickley, CLU, ChFC, MSFS, CFP,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
FINX 7553-01 Thursday, October 11,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
FINX 7553-50 Wednesday, October 17,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
(Mon Valley Center)<br />
FINX 7553-90 Tuesday, October 30,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
(Bushy Run Center)<br />
Small Business Recordkeeping<br />
Introduction to the basic types of business<br />
organizations (sole proprietorship, partnership,<br />
S corporation, and corporation),<br />
business tax returns, recordkeeping, basic<br />
financial statements and accounting<br />
methods. Richard Bell, CPA, $17 tuition +<br />
$2 material fee, .35 CEUs<br />
SMBX 7556-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Starting a Small Business in<br />
Pennsylvania<br />
Learn what’s necessary to start a business<br />
in Pennsylvania from selecting the appropriate<br />
entity, sole proprietorship, partnership,<br />
corporation/S corporation, business<br />
trust to satisfying state requirements for<br />
formation and continued operation.<br />
Worker’s compensation, unemployment<br />
compensation and business management<br />
will also be covered. Attorney Mark Sorice,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
SMBX 7630-01 Monday, September 24,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Small Claims Court<br />
Judge Judy, step aside! Have you been<br />
treated unfairly? Does someone owe you<br />
money? In this class with District Justice<br />
James N. Falcon you’ll learn how to file a<br />
suit (and the possible outcomes) without<br />
using a lawyer. $16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
LAWX 7555-01 Monday, October 1,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Do You Want to Be a<br />
Stay-at-Home Mom?<br />
Do you dream of being able to stay home<br />
with the kids, but think you need that second<br />
income? Let's figure out how much<br />
you are actually making. Bring along your<br />
W2 from the second job and we will determine<br />
your actual bottom line. You will<br />
learn techniques to save money and live<br />
on one income. Marlena Fuge-Hary, $16<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
FINX 7560-01 Thursday, November 8,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Tax Deductions for<br />
Business Use of the Home<br />
Discusses deducting expenses of using the<br />
home for business, eligibility tests for taking<br />
an office-in-the-home deduction, where<br />
to claim it on your return, how deductions<br />
differ for employees and self-employed,<br />
limitations and the carry forward of<br />
expenses. Richard Bell, CPA, $15 tuition +<br />
$2 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
SMBX 8001-01 Wednesday, November 7,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Basic Will Writing<br />
Step-by-step instructions will be provided.<br />
You’ll leave the session with a basic will<br />
and, if desired, a living will and organ<br />
donor form. This basic will provides for<br />
general distribution of property; names a<br />
guardian/trustee for children, if needed;<br />
names a personal representative to<br />
administer the estate; and provides specific<br />
burial instructions, if desired. Attorney<br />
Mary Ann Grec, $21 tuition, .4 CEUs<br />
LAWX 5300-01 Monday, November 5,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Wills, Trusts & Estates<br />
This program will answer some of the<br />
most often-asked questions about a topic<br />
which many people neglect – wills. Do you<br />
need a will? What is an executor? Legal<br />
checkup and safe deposit boxes are also<br />
covered. Steve Allias, $11 tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
LAWX 9011-30 Thursday, October 4,<br />
6-8 p.m.<br />
(Alle-Kiski Center)<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Women & Investing<br />
Explores today's stock and bond markets<br />
and methods of wealth accumulation with<br />
an eye toward retirement planning.<br />
Information will be practical, everyday<br />
advice to develop a goal-oriented investment<br />
plan. Upon completion, you will have<br />
an excellent working knowledge of today's<br />
financial markets and investment choices.<br />
David Mickley, CLU, ChFC, MSFS, CFP,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
FINX 9003-01 Monday, October 8,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Personal Interest<br />
Art for Relaxation<br />
Need a few hours to relax? Learn how to<br />
de-stress yourself each week with a variety<br />
of easy techniques using art, writing<br />
and music. This is a great course for nonartists,<br />
those who enjoy using art materials<br />
and artists in need of a creative boost.<br />
Cheryl Silinskas, $55 tuition + $15 material<br />
fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
PHSX 0040-01 4 Saturdays starting<br />
October 6,<br />
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.<br />
NEW - Boomers & the<br />
Changing Face of Aging<br />
A new face of aging is emerging in the<br />
21st century. Due to medical technology,<br />
boomers face a whole new stage of life.<br />
Shakespeare's view that "we adore youth<br />
and abhor old age" is no longer valid.<br />
Aging is now an exciting time to live and<br />
to find meaning for the later years.<br />
Boomers need to make plans for these<br />
extended years, not only planning for<br />
financial and health issues, but how to<br />
find meaning that goes beyond the world<br />
of work. Richard Morgan, Ph. D., $47<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .9 CEUs<br />
PRDX 0470-01 3 Thursdays starting<br />
October 4, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Those Crazy Collectibles<br />
Where have all the beanie babies gone?<br />
This course will teach you all you need to<br />
know about collectibles and what's hot in<br />
today's market. Collectibles are more<br />
affordable than authentic antiques and<br />
can be a wise investment. The instructor<br />
will bring a lot of the newer and popular<br />
collectible items to class. Kimberly<br />
Krajnak, $16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
HOBX 7825-01 Tuesday, October 9,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Doctor Dad<br />
This hands-on program developed by the<br />
National Fatherhood Initiative assists<br />
fathers in caring for infants and toddlers.<br />
Information and skills are reviewed in the<br />
following four categories: The Well Child,<br />
The Sick Child, The Safe Child, The<br />
Injured Child. Indications of when fathers<br />
should contact their family physician are<br />
identified. Parentwise, $42 tuition, .8 CEUs<br />
PRDX 1300-01 4 Mondays starting<br />
September 24,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Flea Markets & Auctions<br />
If you love great bargains, here's a chance<br />
to learn all about flea markets and auctions.<br />
Find quality furniture and accessories<br />
at remarkably affordable prices. Get<br />
the inside scoop on flea markets, public<br />
auctions, where to find them and how and<br />
what to buy. Kimberly Krajnak, $16<br />
tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
HOBX 2152-01 Tuesday, October 23,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Football Basics for Women<br />
Don’t understand football? Want to watch<br />
it with your husband or boyfriend and<br />
really understand and know what is going<br />
on? This is for you! Kathleen Kuchta, $11<br />
tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
PHSX 2225-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6-8 p.m.<br />
GED Prep<br />
Students preparing for the GED exam will<br />
study the same five subjects that appear<br />
on the test. The operation of the calculator,<br />
Casio FX 260 Solar, which is allowed<br />
to be used during the test, will be<br />
reviewed. Test taking techniques will also<br />
be discussed. Must be 18 years of age.<br />
Larry Regotti, $75 tuition, 2.0 CEUs<br />
SCHX 2635-01 10 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-8 p.m.<br />
(no class November 22)<br />
Handguns – Home Safety &<br />
Personal Protection<br />
Applicable “use of force” issues and information,<br />
self protections tips, knowledge of<br />
civil liability issues, and information on<br />
various gun permits are the focus of this<br />
course. It will also provide the student<br />
with 4 hours of hands-on range time. Don<br />
Hess, Chief, Borough of Blairsville Police<br />
Dept., $35 tuition + $20 material fee for<br />
the range, 1.2 CEUs<br />
LAWX 2050-01 Tuesday & Thursday,<br />
October 2 & 4, 6-10 p.m.<br />
(Youngwood) &<br />
Saturday, October 6,<br />
8 a.m.-noon (Public<br />
Safety Training Center<br />
Firearms Range)<br />
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CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
NEW - Math for Dummies<br />
Everything you wanted to know about<br />
math but were afraid to ask. The four basic<br />
operations of math will be used in solving<br />
word problems, along with basic points of<br />
algebra and geometry. Larry Regotti, $75<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, 2.0 CEUs<br />
SCHX 5327-01 10 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-8 p.m.<br />
Never Be Lied to Again<br />
Let an experienced investigator teach you<br />
the art of picking out liars, cheats and less<br />
than genuine people. Introduction will<br />
include interpreting body language,<br />
speech, interpersonal interactions, psychological<br />
profiles and how to become a<br />
human lie detector. Patrick Picciarelli, $31<br />
tuition, .6 CEUs<br />
PRDX 5755-01 2 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 17, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Nail Care & Design<br />
Learn the fundamentals of manicures and<br />
pedicures and save yourself money by<br />
learning to care for your own nails and/or<br />
become an educated consumer when shopping<br />
for a salon. Proper techniques, nail<br />
structure and diseases, nail art and<br />
enhancements will be covered. You will<br />
receive a bag of nail products. Registration<br />
closes one week prior to the class to allow<br />
for the purchase of supplies. Regina Fenton,<br />
$47 tuition + $20 material fee, .9 CEUs<br />
FSHX 5500-01 3 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 9, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Notary Public Seminar<br />
Learn how to become a notary, what a<br />
notary does and does not do and the seven<br />
powers the notary has in Pennsylvania.<br />
All of the various paper work and regulations<br />
will be covered in preparation for<br />
licensing. This class will fulfill the state’s<br />
mandatory requirements for training.<br />
Conducted by the Pennsylvania<br />
Association of Notaries, $95 tuition + $12<br />
material fee (includes lunch) .5 CEUs<br />
SMBX 5750-01 Saturday, October 6,<br />
9 a.m.-3 p.m.<br />
Be Your Own Private Eye<br />
Locate lost loves and military buddies,<br />
uncover unlisted phone numbers legally<br />
and ascertain the identity of a spouse's<br />
"new friend." If you're contemplating marriage<br />
or going into partnership, this<br />
course will provide the means to uncover<br />
background information. Want to become<br />
a licensed private investigator (PI)? You'll<br />
learn the requirements for a Pennsylvania<br />
PI license. Need to hire a PI? This course<br />
will provide a checklist to use to help you<br />
weed out incompetent PIs. Patrick<br />
Picciarelli, $31 tuition, .6 CEUs<br />
PRDX 0449-01 2 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
“The Secret” of the Law of<br />
Attraction<br />
Learn the secret of "The Secret" (book and<br />
movie) as featured on the Oprah Winfrey<br />
Show. Whether we realize it or not, we are<br />
creating our lives at every moment.<br />
Explore how you create yours and what to<br />
do to align yourself with "The Secret" of<br />
drawing goodness, blessings, prosperity<br />
and health into your life. Learn to recognize<br />
when you are creating imbalance and<br />
fix it. Janet Jackson-Wensel, $13 tuition,<br />
.25 CEUs<br />
PRDX 7167-01 Tuesday, October 9,<br />
6:30-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - The Power of<br />
Self-Confidence<br />
Having confidence in your professional<br />
and personal life is the most important<br />
component in becoming a success. This<br />
class will provide you with five crucial and<br />
fundamentally necessary steps to give you<br />
confidence the next time you are faced<br />
with a decision. We all want to succeed;<br />
we also want to find peace and gratification<br />
with the choices we make. As you<br />
incorporate these guidelines into your<br />
daily life, you will achieve advancement<br />
and success in your career as well as tranquility<br />
and contentment in your heart.<br />
Claudia Narcisi, $11 tuition + $2 material<br />
fee, .2 CEUs<br />
PRDX 6739-01 Monday, November 8,<br />
6-8 p.m.<br />
NEW - Freedom from Smoking<br />
This class is a positive approach to stop<br />
smoking. The sessions offer you a step-bystep<br />
plan for quitting smoking. We will<br />
explore all the newest nicotine replacement<br />
therapies, the most up-to-date medications<br />
and the cold turkey method to<br />
determine which will be more successful<br />
for you. Emphasis will be on a long-term<br />
individual plan for freedom from smoking.<br />
You will identify the pitfalls of relapse and<br />
carefully plan to prevent them.<br />
Registration closes two weeks prior to the<br />
class. Marilyn Albright, $55 tuition + $15<br />
material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
PRDX 7593-01 5 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 2 &<br />
1 Thursday, October 18,<br />
6-8 p.m.
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
NEW - Do You Want to Be a<br />
Stay-at-Home Mom?<br />
Do you dream of being able to stay home<br />
with the kids, but think you need that second<br />
income? Let's figure out how much<br />
you are actually making. Bring along your<br />
W2 from the second job and we will determine<br />
your actual bottom line. You will<br />
learn techniques to save money and live<br />
on one income. Marlena Fuge-Hary, $16<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
FINX 7560-01 Thursday, November 8,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Synchronicity<br />
Some people believe there is a reason for<br />
everything that happens in their lives and<br />
that there is a universal plan or "divine<br />
order" at play. This course is a reflective<br />
lecture and discussion on how to recognize<br />
when you are going "against the flow" of<br />
your life's purpose. Discover how to get<br />
back on track and live what you determine<br />
to be the meaning of life. This will<br />
eventually lead to happiness and joyful<br />
living as you begin to embrace and understand<br />
the "synchronicity" at play in your<br />
life. Go with the flow! Janet Jackson-<br />
Wensel, $13 tuition, .25 CEUs<br />
PRDX 9901-01 Wednesday, October 17,<br />
6:30-9 p.m.<br />
Becoming a Writer<br />
Discipline yourself to write daily or almost<br />
daily and master the first and most important<br />
step in becoming a skilled creative<br />
writer. Learn how to get in touch with your<br />
imagination and propel it into your written<br />
work. The in-class writing exercises can<br />
start you on your way to becoming a prolific<br />
and creative writer by the end of the<br />
course. David Samuel, $52 tuition,<br />
1.2 CEUs<br />
SCHX 0442-01 4 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Writing Personal Essays<br />
Learn to write creative nonfiction, the<br />
genre that reflects the public’s fascination<br />
with true stories. From brainstorming for<br />
a topic to the final draft, you will be presented<br />
with a basic introduction to the<br />
process of writing. Elizabeth Ross, $42<br />
tuition, .8 CEUs<br />
SCHX 9015-01 4 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 10, 6-8 p.m.<br />
Pet Care<br />
Advanced Dog Obedience Class<br />
Basic Dog Obedience<br />
Teaches owners how to train a dog in obedience<br />
basics and the responsibilities owners<br />
have with pets and neighbors, proper<br />
care in areas such as noise, cleanup and<br />
breeding. Minimum dog age: four months.<br />
Requires a six-foot nylon or web lead,<br />
choke chain no more than one to two inches<br />
when pulled tight, certificate from a veterinarian<br />
showing PHL w/Parvo given<br />
within the last nine months and rabies<br />
within the last two years. Arlene Halloran,<br />
$45 tuition<br />
NTRX 1360-01 8 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
9-10 a.m. (Science Hall<br />
Parking Lot)<br />
NTRX 1360-30 8 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 7-8 p.m.<br />
(Alle-Kiski Center)<br />
Advanced Dog Obedience<br />
Advanced training for those dogs that have<br />
learned the basics and are ready to learn to<br />
work without leashes and prepare for obedience<br />
showing. Learn advanced commands,<br />
including retrieving and drop on<br />
recall. All dogs will be evaluated for prior<br />
training. Arlene Halloran, $45 tuition<br />
NTRX 1351-01 8 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
10-11 a.m. (Science<br />
Hall Parking Lot)<br />
Pet First Aid<br />
The goal of this class is to teach all members<br />
of the family how to protect both pet<br />
owners and their pets from further harm,<br />
injury or suffering during emergencies by<br />
teaching prompt, effective actions and care<br />
that will safeguard the life of an injured<br />
pet. Staff of the American Red Cross, $50<br />
tuition (includes book and certificate)<br />
PPRX 6125-01 Wednesday, October 17,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Puppy Kindergarten<br />
This course is for puppies less than six<br />
months old who have received all their<br />
shots. Puppies will learn how to socialize<br />
and behave in different situations. Owners<br />
will learn how to deal with housebreaking,<br />
chewing, aggression and other common<br />
problems. Puppies must wear a leash and<br />
a buckle collar to class. Proof of shots<br />
must also be provided. Arlene Halloran,<br />
$45 tuition + $2 material fee<br />
NTRX 6654-01 8 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
11 a.m.-noon (Science<br />
Hall Parking Lot)<br />
Real Estate<br />
Buying a Home in Today’s Market<br />
Buying a home is one of the most important<br />
investment decisions you can make.<br />
This course will provide an overview on<br />
where to start, what to look for in determining<br />
value, best financing for your<br />
lifestyle and needs, making the best<br />
investment, inspections, understanding<br />
the contract and more. Scott Ludwick, $16<br />
tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
RESX 0460-01 Wednesday,<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Facts for the<br />
First Time Home Buyer<br />
Learn everything you need to know about<br />
purchasing your first home. You will find<br />
out if you are ready to buy, how to get<br />
ready, how to improve your credit score,<br />
how much money you need for closing<br />
costs, how to obtain VA or FHA loans,<br />
what to look for when buying, home<br />
inspection, title search, home owner's<br />
insurance, etc. Mary Ann Schneider, $47<br />
tuition, .9 CEUs<br />
RESX 1360-01 3 Mondays starting<br />
October 15,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Real Estate Investing Made Simple<br />
Learn everything you've always wanted to<br />
know about real estate investing - from<br />
purchasing your own home to managing<br />
rental properties, to buying distressed and<br />
foreclosed-on homes, including how to<br />
begin purchasing properties and earning<br />
an income through this avenue of investing.<br />
Mary Ann Schneider, $30 tuition + $6<br />
material fee, .6 CEUs<br />
RESX 8003-01 2 Mondays starting<br />
November 5,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Real Estate License Renewal<br />
A 14-hour course for 2006-2008. Topics<br />
that will be covered include mortgages,<br />
foreclosures and tax sales, uniform construction<br />
codes, real estate leases, real<br />
estate title insurance, bankruptcy and real<br />
estate zoning and subdivision laws and<br />
household hazards. All four classes must<br />
be attended - no exceptions. Dennis<br />
Gounley, $75 tuition, 1.4 CEUs<br />
RESX 5753-01 4 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 9, 5:30-9 p.m.<br />
Managing Residential Properties<br />
If you’re planning to own/manage a rental<br />
property, this class will give you the necessary<br />
information to efficiently manage<br />
rental properties, including rental rates,<br />
advertising, selecting and keeping good<br />
tenants, collecting rents, landlord-tenant<br />
laws, HUD regulations, fair housing laws,<br />
eviction proceedings and collecting judgments.<br />
Bring a notepad and pen to class.<br />
Grace Vensel and Jeanne Cutchall, $43<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, 1.0 CEUs<br />
JREX 4861-01 5 Saturdays starting<br />
October 6, 10 a.m.-noon<br />
American Home<br />
Inspectors<br />
Training<br />
Institute<br />
There's more to a home inspection than<br />
just looking around a house. It is a profession<br />
that combines construction<br />
knowledge with communication skills<br />
and business savvy. Our online home<br />
inspection training course, developed in<br />
conjunction with American Home<br />
Inspectors Training Institute, offers you<br />
the best home inspection training program<br />
in North America. The eight technical<br />
study modules - together with<br />
audio and visual tutorials, photos of<br />
numerous inspection scenarios, and<br />
practice exercises and quizzes - provide<br />
you with a step-by-step process for executing<br />
a complete, thorough, professional<br />
home inspection and producing a professional<br />
home inspection report. The<br />
course also includes valuable information<br />
on how to successfully start up,<br />
market, and build your home inspection<br />
business so that you are earning income<br />
as quickly as possible.<br />
For more information on enrolling<br />
in this course, call 1-800-441-9411 or<br />
visit www.ahit.com/affiliates/wccc<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
Selling a Home in Today’s Market<br />
Whether you sell your home on your own or<br />
go through an agent, this class will help<br />
you. Preparing your home for the market,<br />
determining value, maximizing the selling<br />
price, avoiding problems, reducing selling<br />
time and understanding the contract will<br />
be covered. Scott Ludwick, $16 tuition,<br />
.3 CEUs<br />
RESX 7500-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Safe Driving<br />
Be a safer driver. The following<br />
classes are designed for those 50<br />
and older.<br />
AARP Driver Safety Program<br />
This two-session classroom driver retraining<br />
program is designed to help adults age<br />
50 and older improve their driving skills.<br />
The class covers the effects of aging and<br />
medications on driving, basic driving<br />
rules, license renewal, local traffic hazards,<br />
adverse road conditions, energy saving<br />
and accident prevention measures. $10<br />
material fee payable at first class (check<br />
or money order only made payable to<br />
AARP, no cash). NOTE: Students must be<br />
50 years of age or older, have valid driver’s<br />
license and attend both sessions to receive<br />
a certificate.<br />
Youngwood Campus<br />
RSVL 2150-01 Monday & Tuesday,<br />
September 24 & 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
RSVL 2150-02 Monday & Tuesday,<br />
October 15 & 16, 6-10 p.m.<br />
RSVL 2150-03 Monday & Tuesday,<br />
November 12 & 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
Alle-Kiski Education Center<br />
RSVL 2150-30 Tuesday & Wednesday,<br />
October 16 & 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
Bushy Run Education Center<br />
RSVL 2150-90 Thursday & Friday,<br />
October 4 & 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
Mon Valley Education Center<br />
RSVL 2150-50 Monday & Tuesday,<br />
November 5 & 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
Laurel Education Center<br />
RSVL 2150-60 Tuesday & Wednesday,<br />
September 18 & 19, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<br />
RSVL 2150-61 Tuesday & Wednesday,<br />
October 23 & 24, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<br />
RSVL 2150-62 Tuesday & Wednesday,<br />
November 27 & 28, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<br />
Sports/Self Defense<br />
Introduction to Fly Casting<br />
Learn the fundamentals of fly fishing<br />
casting, including roll cast, pick-up and<br />
lay down, false casting, line extension,<br />
reach cast and single haul. Bring your rod<br />
and equipment to class. Marc Billett, $16<br />
tuition + $5 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
NTRX 9805-01 Wednesday,<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NTRX 9805-02 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NTRX 9805-03 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Sport Karate<br />
Learn sport karate by a former national<br />
champion with 40 years experience. Learn<br />
the ins and outs of this exciting international<br />
sport and the secrets to winning<br />
competition. Open to men and women.<br />
Conducted at Nick Long’s Studio, 424<br />
Tremont Avenue, Greensburg. Nick Long,<br />
$55 tuition, 1.2 CEUs<br />
PHSX 4406-45 8 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 2, 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
Women’s Karate<br />
A no-nonsense approach to women’s selfdefense<br />
utilizing tactics more suitable to a<br />
woman’s needs and capabilities, stressing<br />
technique rather than power. Get in<br />
shape, lose weight and relieve stress with<br />
this highly specialized course of instruction.<br />
Conducted at Nick Long’s Studio, 424<br />
Tremont Avenue, Greensburg. Nick Long,<br />
$47 tuition, .9 CEUs<br />
PHSX 9043-45 6 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 3, 7-8:30 p.m.<br />
Men’s Martial Arts & Fitness<br />
This course offers a basic introduction to<br />
martial arts training and a comprehensive<br />
approach to physical fitness. An excellent<br />
way to get in shape while learning the<br />
mechanics of Asian martial arts.<br />
Conducted at Nick Long’s Studio, 424<br />
Tremont Avenue, Greensburg. Nick Long,<br />
$47 tuition, .9 CEUs<br />
PHSX 5330-45 6 Thursdays starting<br />
October 4, 7-8:30 p.m.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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American Red Cross<br />
Baby-Sitting Course<br />
This course introduces students to the<br />
role, responsibility and relationship of the<br />
baby-sitter to the parents and children. It<br />
teaches how to handle emergencies, illness<br />
and an upset child. Students will learn<br />
how to prevent accidents, what to expect<br />
from parents, and how to feed, play with<br />
and care for youngsters. Bring lunch.<br />
Conducted by the staff of the American<br />
Red Cross, $50 tuition (limit 10 students)<br />
PPRK 0460-96 Saturday, October 27,<br />
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.<br />
Kids in the Kitchen<br />
NEW - Everything Apple<br />
The fall is the perfect time to prepare<br />
delicious dishes from scratch using<br />
apples. We will prepare homemade<br />
applesauce, after school apple cake,<br />
apple cinnamon muffins and homemade<br />
apple pie! Dianne Palmieri, $16 tuition<br />
+ $20 material fee<br />
FODK 0400-96 Saturday, September 29,<br />
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.<br />
NEW - All Things Pumpkin<br />
Get your child ready for hands-on cooking<br />
fun as we prepare dishes using<br />
everyone's favorite fall ingredient-pumpkin!<br />
A delicious pumpkin roll filled with<br />
cream cheese icing is one of the recipes<br />
we'll prepare. Dianne Palmieri, $21<br />
tuition + $15 material fee<br />
FODK 6670-96 Saturday, October 20,<br />
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<br />
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COLLEGE FOR KIDS<br />
NEW - Chinese for Kids -<br />
Ages 8 & older<br />
This introductory class will present basic<br />
vocabulary and sentence structure using<br />
common greetings, simple expressions, etc.<br />
Also included will be an overview of<br />
Chinese culture touching on art, music and<br />
history of this country. Limit 12 students.<br />
Amy Gong, $95 tuition + $2 material fee<br />
LNGK 0915-96 10 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29, 12-2 p.m.<br />
(no class November 24)<br />
Calling all junior chefs, ages 9 to 12. These classes are deliciously fun and<br />
an <strong>education</strong>al way for your child to experience the joy of cooking and<br />
eating the food she/he prepared with her/his own hands. Open-toed shoes<br />
are not permitted in the kitchen. Register your junior chef today!<br />
NEW - Thanksgiving 101<br />
Get your child ready for hands-on cooking<br />
fun as we prepare a Thanksgiving<br />
feast! We'll prepare delicious dishes<br />
using a variety of fresh ingredients and<br />
flavors. Our menu will include dishes<br />
such as turkey breast and homemade<br />
stuffing. Your child will eat the dishes<br />
prepared and will take home a mini<br />
pumpkin pie. Dianne Palmieri, $21<br />
tuition + $20 material fee<br />
FODK 7575-96 Saturday, November 17,<br />
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<br />
NEW - Holiday Cookies<br />
Have your child join us for an afternoon<br />
of baking fun as we prepare delicious<br />
homemade cookies he/she can take home<br />
and share with family and friends. We'll<br />
also prepare a yummy homemade hot<br />
chocolate mix he/she can take home or<br />
give as a gift. Dianne Palmieri, $21<br />
tuition + $15 material fee<br />
FODK 3054-96 Saturday, December 8,<br />
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Crafts<br />
Painting Adventures Class<br />
Knifty Knitting for Kids (Ages 8-16)<br />
Your child will learn how to knit a beautiful<br />
scarf. Carrie Brown, $21 tuition + $5<br />
material fee<br />
RTSK 3080-96 2 Saturdays starting<br />
October 20,<br />
10 a.m.-noon<br />
Painting Adventures for<br />
Kids (Ages 6-12)<br />
Your child will have fun painting a snowman.<br />
Wear old clothes. Carrie Brown, $11<br />
tuition + $3 material fee<br />
RTSK 0043-96 Saturday, November 17,<br />
10 a.m.-noon<br />
Music<br />
Guitar Chording for Children<br />
Your child will love this fun easy approach<br />
to playing the guitar and will learn the<br />
basic fundamentals including tuning, first<br />
position and strumming simple chords.<br />
Group lessons conclude with a performance<br />
for family. Bring a guitar to class.<br />
Limit 10 students. Deborah Kaszimer, $21<br />
tuition + $8.95 material fee<br />
MSCK 9456-96 4 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
12:30-1:30 p.m.<br />
(ages 6-9)<br />
MSCK 9456-97 4 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
1:40-2:40 p.m.<br />
(ages 10-12)<br />
Rhythm & Song for Kids (Ages 5-12)<br />
This fun musical learning experience will<br />
enable your child to develop concepts of<br />
sound, rhythm and melody through<br />
hands-on activities. A musical kit containing<br />
various instruments will be given to<br />
your child. Children will demonstrate<br />
their ability to play the instruments while<br />
singing songs accompanied by the guitar<br />
teacher. Parents welcome to observe.<br />
Registration closes two weeks prior to the<br />
class (October 12) to allow for the purchase<br />
of materials. Deborah Kazsimer, $8<br />
tuition + $19 material fee<br />
MSCK 5317-96 Saturday, October 27,<br />
11-12:30 p.m.<br />
COLLEGE FOR KIDS<br />
Children’s Theatre<br />
Workshop<br />
Rehearsals:<br />
Saturdays, September 29-<br />
December 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<br />
(no class November 24)<br />
Performances:<br />
Saturday, December 8 & Sunday,<br />
December 9, 2 p.m.<br />
This eight-week workshop for students<br />
ages five through teens offers music,<br />
dance, and acting for every ability.<br />
Students will have classes in the morning<br />
and rehearsals in the afternoon.<br />
Stars will shine when they perform The<br />
Little Town of Christmas. Rehearsals<br />
and performances will be held in the<br />
Science Hall Theater. Students are<br />
required to bring a bagged lunch and<br />
drink to class. Students should be prepared<br />
to audition with a monologue and<br />
song for the first class. $250 tuition +<br />
$50 material fee<br />
THAK 7595-96<br />
The Little Town of Christmas<br />
Saturday, December 8 & Sunday,<br />
December 9, 2 p.m.<br />
Science Hall Theater<br />
“Yule” be laughing out loud at the characters<br />
you meet in The Little Town of<br />
Christmas. With an elf comedy team,<br />
wacky reindeer, wandering carolers and<br />
the real boss, Mrs. Claus, the Christmas<br />
spirit is sure to abound in this production.<br />
Join us for laughter and Christmas<br />
warmth.<br />
Tickets: $5/person at the door or by<br />
calling 724-925-5982.<br />
After Party<br />
Cookies and punch are sure to get you<br />
into the holiday spirit along with meeting<br />
the cast of this holiday treat.<br />
Seating is limited. Call 724-925-5982 to<br />
reserve your tickets.<br />
Cost: $5/person<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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DISTANCE EDUCATION<br />
Online Classes - Education2Go<br />
Education 2Go Online Classes are delivered in an online interactive format via the<br />
Internet. You will be able to read lessons, complete assignments and ask questions for<br />
the duration of the class. The class material will be supplemented by interactive multimedia<br />
content via the World Wide Web.<br />
Each class is designed to cover 12 lessons over a prescribed six-week period and you<br />
will have 10 days to complete each assignment and send it to your instructor for evaluation<br />
and feedback. To measure your own self-paced progress, you will receive a “final<br />
exam” at the end of the six-week class. This must be completed and returned to the<br />
instructor within 10 days. Once you complete the final exam, it is your responsibility to<br />
print the online completion letter before the session closes. To participate, you must<br />
have Windows 98, Windows XP or Vista and have internet access.<br />
New sessions starting September 19, October 17 and November 14.<br />
To get started: Visit the website at www.ed2go.com/wcconed and browse through<br />
the course selection. Click on the course that interests you to read the course descriptions<br />
and any additional requirements that may apply. If you choose to enroll, follow the<br />
directions on the website and complete the orientation. You must also register for<br />
the course by calling the WCCC Registration Center at 1-800-262-2103, extension<br />
4204. Give the code for the course in which you have enrolled.<br />
Please note that the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver does not apply to<br />
Education2Go classes.<br />
The following are the topic areas of the classes offered. For a complete listing of classes,<br />
dates and fees, check out the website at www.ed2go.com/wcconed<br />
COMPUTERS<br />
Access<br />
Adobe Illustrator CS<br />
Computer Skills for the Workplace<br />
Creating a Home Office Network<br />
Creating WebPages<br />
Crystal Reports 10<br />
Designing Effective Websites<br />
Dreamweaver<br />
Excel<br />
FreeHand MX<br />
FrontPage<br />
Intro to Oracle<br />
Intro to SQL<br />
Outlook<br />
PC Troubleshooting<br />
PHP & MySQL<br />
Photoshop<br />
PowerPoint<br />
Project<br />
Publisher<br />
Quickbooks<br />
Quickbooks for Contractors<br />
Vista (new Windows Operating System)<br />
Visual Basic.Net<br />
Windows XP<br />
Wireless Networking<br />
Word<br />
SPECIAL INTEREST<br />
A to Z Grantwriting<br />
Achieving Success with Difficult People<br />
Accounting Fundamentals<br />
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals<br />
Beginning Writer’s Workshop<br />
Communicating Like a Leader<br />
Debt Elimination Techniques that Work<br />
Digital Photography<br />
E-Bay, Buy & Sell<br />
Effective Business Writing<br />
Genealogy Basics<br />
Get Paid to Travel<br />
Goodbye to Shy<br />
Grammar Refresher<br />
Hire Smart<br />
Individual Excellence: Secrets of<br />
Career Success<br />
Instant Italian<br />
Listen to Your Heart, Success Will Follow<br />
Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals<br />
Making Movies with Windows XP<br />
Medical Terminology: A Word Association<br />
Approach<br />
Merrill Ream Speed Reading<br />
Mystery Writing<br />
Professional Sales Skills<br />
Project Management Fundamentals<br />
Real Estate Investing<br />
Secrets of Better Photography<br />
Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications<br />
Speed Spanish<br />
Understanding Adolescents<br />
Where Does All My Money Go?<br />
Wow, What a Great Event!<br />
Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers<br />
Writing Effective Grant Proposals<br />
TEST PREP<br />
A+ Certification Prep<br />
GMAT Preparation<br />
GRE Preparation<br />
LSAT Preparation<br />
Microsoft Windows Certification Prep:<br />
Exam 70-270<br />
PMP Certification Prep<br />
Prepare for the GED Language Arts,<br />
Writing Test<br />
Prepare for the GED Math Test<br />
SAT/ACT Preparation<br />
Educators, be sure to check with your employing school district for possible ACT 48 credits.<br />
See page 3 for more details on Act 48.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Build real-world skills for next week’s jobs.<br />
• Credit & <strong>continuing</strong> <strong>education</strong> programs taught by faculty with real-world experience.<br />
• WCCC’s smaller classes mean more personal attention for you.<br />
• Flexible scheduling. Take classes at our Youngwood campus, one of our <strong>education</strong><br />
centers or online in the comfort of your home.<br />
• Quick turnaround. Get in, get the skills you need and get your career going.<br />
Your success is just a call or click away. 1-800-262-2103 or www.wccc.edu<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
An affirmative action, equal opportunity college<br />
Employer Training Grants<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> is<br />
a partner with the Workforce & Economic<br />
Development Network for Pennsylvania<br />
(WEDnetPA). WEDnetPA assists those<br />
employers who qualify with training for their<br />
employees through the Guaranteed Free<br />
Training (GFT) Program. This program is<br />
funded through the Department of <strong>Community</strong> and Economic Development.<br />
Companies that qualify can receive up to $450 for Basic Skills Training for eligible<br />
employees and up to $700 per employee for Information Technology Training.<br />
Basic Skills Training includes instruction in a variety of entry level and basic skills<br />
such as:<br />
• Applied Mathematics & Measurement<br />
• Business Operations<br />
• Computer Training - Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Access<br />
• Product & Process Control<br />
• Manufacturing Fundamentals - tooling, grinding, soldering, blueprint reading, etc.<br />
• Workplace Health & Safety<br />
Information Technology Training is comprised of specific high-level computer skills<br />
and Advanced Manufacturing skills dependent on the type and scope of the business.<br />
Some types of training include:<br />
• Database Development<br />
• E-Commerce<br />
• Website Design & Development<br />
• Computer Programming & Software Development<br />
• Network Administration & Technology Support<br />
• Applied Manufacturing Technologies such as CAD/CAM, PLCs and<br />
other higher end skills<br />
To find out if your company qualifies for the WEDnetPA Grant, contact Bob<br />
Connelly, director/Workforce & Economic Development, at 724-925-5974 or<br />
connellyr@wccc.edu<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Business<br />
Certificate Programs<br />
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and<br />
Critical Control Point) Food Safety<br />
for Employees,<br />
One-Day Certification Program<br />
Developed using internationally accepted<br />
HACCP standards, this program provides<br />
you with information and activities needed<br />
in understanding a successful HACCP<br />
plan. This class focuses on food safety and<br />
food defense standard operating procedures<br />
and breaks down HACCP to apply it<br />
to your operation. HACCP is a proactive<br />
approach to controlling the products in<br />
your food service operation. It helps prevent<br />
food-borne illness, improves food<br />
quality and reduces waste. HACCP certification<br />
will be issued upon successfully<br />
completing the course and earning 75% or<br />
higher on the exam. Paster Training, $169<br />
tuition + $12 material fee, .7 CEUs<br />
(Lunch on your own)<br />
MEDX 2801-01 Friday, October 12,<br />
8 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
HACCP, Food Safety Managers Two-<br />
Day Certification Program<br />
This class was developed using internationally<br />
accepted HACCP standards. The<br />
program provides you with information<br />
needed to effectively organize, develop,<br />
implement and manage a successful<br />
HACCP plan. This 16-hour class applies<br />
the seven principles of HACCP, as well as<br />
food safety and food defense standard<br />
operating procedures to the food in your<br />
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
High Priority Occupations – Train at WCCC<br />
To compete in today’s global economy, businesses need a skilled workforce, and our citizens<br />
need increasingly higher levels of skills and knowledge. The Commonwealth of<br />
Pennsylvania’s new workforce development strategy seeks to target <strong>education</strong> and<br />
training dollars to High Priority Occupations. High Priority Occupations are defined<br />
as job categories that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs, and are<br />
most likely to provide family sustaining wages.<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> is offering many of these courses through<br />
our <strong>continuing</strong> <strong>education</strong> certificate programs. These courses include:<br />
Access Application Specialist<br />
Act 235–Lethal Weapons Training<br />
AutoCAD<br />
Cardiographic Technician<br />
Computer Applications Technical Specialist<br />
Critical Care Nursing<br />
Customer Service Representative<br />
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)<br />
Excel Application Specialist<br />
Internet & Computing Core<br />
Mechanical Drafter<br />
Medical Insurance Coding<br />
Medical Transcription<br />
National Registry EMT Paramedic<br />
(NREMTP)<br />
Nurse Aide<br />
Nursing Refresher<br />
Phlebotomy<br />
Sales Representative<br />
Supervisory & Management Skills<br />
Welding Skills<br />
Word Application Specialist<br />
operation. HACCP is a proactive approach<br />
to controlling the products in your food<br />
service operation. An HACCP plan prevents<br />
food-borne illness, improves food<br />
quality and reduces waste. HACCP certification<br />
will be issued upon successfully<br />
completing the two-day course and earning<br />
75% or higher on the exam. Paster<br />
Training, $299 tuition + $12 material fee,<br />
1.6 CEUs (Lunch on your own)<br />
MEDX 2800-01 Thursday & Friday,<br />
September 27 & 28,<br />
8 a.m-5 p.m.<br />
Responsible Alcohol Management<br />
Program/Training for Intervention<br />
Procedures: TIPS/RAMP Training<br />
Training for Intervention Procedures is an<br />
internationally recognized responsible<br />
alcohol training program. This class is<br />
combined with RAMP - Responsible<br />
Alcohol Management Program which is<br />
sponsored by the Pennsylvania Liquor<br />
Control Board. The class teaches bar owners,<br />
managers, and servers how to responsibly<br />
serve alcoholic beverages. Key topics<br />
to include: Behavioral Cues (signs of<br />
intoxication), Blood Alcohol Content,<br />
Intoxication Rate Factors, Effective<br />
Responses, Checking IDs, State Specific<br />
Information, and Documenting Incidents.<br />
Participants who pass the exam earn a<br />
certification card that is valid for three<br />
years and can earn discounts on liquor liability<br />
insurance. Paster Training, $51<br />
tuition + $20 material fee, .4 CEUs<br />
MEDX 8046-01 Monday, October 1,<br />
9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Industry Related<br />
Basic Welding<br />
This course is designed to assist you in<br />
understanding the basics of welding. Topics<br />
to be included: safety, safety equipment,<br />
shield metal principles (stick welding),<br />
MIG welding, TIG welding, types of materials,<br />
welding positions (flat and horizontal),<br />
rod selection and welding gases. You are<br />
required to bring proper clothing, which<br />
consists of a welding hood, welding jacket,<br />
welding gloves, steel-toed shoes and safety<br />
glasses. Ed Carpenter, $140 tuition + $75<br />
material fee + $20 lab fee, 3.6 CEUs<br />
INDT 8999-01 6 Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
starting September 25,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Licensure<br />
Notary Public Seminar<br />
Learn how to become a notary, what a<br />
notary does and does not do and the seven<br />
powers the notary has in Pennsylvania.<br />
All of the various paper work and regulations<br />
will be covered in preparation for<br />
licensing. This class will fulfill the state’s<br />
mandatory requirements for training.<br />
Conducted by the Pennsylvania<br />
Association of Notaries, $95 tuition + $12<br />
material fee (includes lunch) .5 CEUs<br />
SMBX 5750-01 Saturday, October 6,<br />
9 a.m.-3 p.m.<br />
Real Estate License Renewal<br />
A 14-hour course for 2006-2008. Topics<br />
that will be covered include mortgages,<br />
foreclosures and tax sales, uniform construction<br />
codes, real estate leases, real<br />
estate title insurance, bankruptcy and real<br />
estate zoning and subdivision laws and<br />
household hazards. All four classes must<br />
be attended - no exceptions. Dennis<br />
Gounley, $75 tuition, 1.4 CEUs<br />
RESX 5753-01 4 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 9, 5:30-9 p.m.<br />
Management<br />
NEW - Introduction to<br />
Manager Functions<br />
This interactive series will focus on selected<br />
topics relevant to the basic knowledge<br />
and skills for managers. Content includes<br />
the manager role, goal setting and action<br />
planning, communication models and<br />
techniques, planning for and managing<br />
change, team building strategies and<br />
decision making. Carole Thomassy, $37<br />
tuition + $5 material fee + required text,<br />
.75 CEUs<br />
MEDX 9018-01 3 Wednesdays,<br />
October 3, 17 & 31,<br />
6:30-9 p.m.<br />
No PR Budget?<br />
Be Your Own Spin Doctor<br />
Want to increase your organization's visibility,<br />
but don't have money to hire a PR<br />
firm? Many non-profits, businesses and<br />
entrepreneurs have really great services,<br />
products and skills, and need to get the<br />
"word out" about them. This session will<br />
help you to learn how to identify audiences,<br />
identify features and benefits of<br />
your services and tips on how to sell your<br />
product. Many no-cost and low-cost marketing<br />
techniques will also be reviewed.<br />
Lisa Kay Schweyer, MPM, $17 tuition +<br />
$3 material fee, .35 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0504-01 Thursday, October 11,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Maximizing Volunteer Potential<br />
Volunteers are often the heart of healthcare<br />
and nonprofit organizations. This is<br />
an overview course covering how to<br />
recruit, train supervise, create accountability,<br />
retain and recognize those valuable<br />
volunteers. Lisa Kay Schweyer, MPM, $34<br />
tuition + $15 material fee, includes continental<br />
breakfast and lunch, .7 CEUs<br />
MEDX 5319-01 Thursday, September 27,<br />
9 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
Professional Seminars<br />
WCCC offers special professional development seminars through<br />
the Continuing Education Office including:<br />
• Front Line Leadership for First-Line Supervisors<br />
• Manufacturing Metrics Training<br />
• Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects<br />
• Project Scope & Risk Management<br />
• Introduction to Six Sigma for Executives<br />
• Introduction to Six Sigma for Non-Executives<br />
See page 44 for complete details.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Small Business<br />
How to Start a Craft Business<br />
Open to all craft workers in any medium,<br />
at any level of skill development, who are<br />
interested in selling their crafts. Learn to<br />
evaluate, price and sell your work. Covers<br />
a range of marketing strategies including<br />
actual craft show information as well as<br />
details on consignment and wholesale selling.<br />
If possible, bring samples of your<br />
work for a roundtable discussion. Alice<br />
Erling, $15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
SMBX 3053-01 Monday, October 1,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
IRS Forms for Sole Proprietors<br />
This seminar focuses on the sole proprietor<br />
and the figuring of profit (or loss) on<br />
Schedule C-EZ and C, self-employment<br />
tax on Schedule SE, and the payment of<br />
personal income and social security taxes<br />
via estimated tax payments (1040-ES).<br />
Richard Bell, CPA, $17 tuition + $2 material<br />
fee, .35 CEUs<br />
SMBX 8450-01 Wednesday, October 24,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Managing Residential Properties<br />
If you’re planning to own/manage a rental<br />
property, this class will give you the necessary<br />
information to efficiently manage<br />
rental properties, including rental rates,<br />
advertising, selecting and keeping good<br />
tenants, collecting rents, landlord-tenant<br />
laws, HUD regulations, fair housing laws,<br />
eviction proceedings and collecting judgments.<br />
Bring a notepad and pen to class.<br />
Grace Vensel and Jeanne Cutchall. $43<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, 1.0 CEUs<br />
JREX 4861-01 5 Saturdays starting<br />
October 6, 10 a.m.-noon<br />
Payroll/Payroll Taxes<br />
For new employers or those needing<br />
advice on payroll preparation. Learn how<br />
to set up a complete, simplified weekly<br />
payroll system for a business with up to<br />
25 employees. This course will show you<br />
how to keep accurate payroll records of<br />
employees’ earnings/deductions for a full<br />
year and how to file quarterly and yearly<br />
employer payroll tax forms before the IRS.<br />
Richard Bell, CPA, $30 tuition + $2 material<br />
fee, .6 CEUs<br />
SMBX 6730-01 2 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 10, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Small Business Recordkeeping<br />
Introduction to the basic types of business<br />
organizations (sole proprietorship, partnership,<br />
S corporation, and corporation),<br />
business tax returns, recordkeeping, basic<br />
financial statements and accounting<br />
methods. Richard Bell, CPA, $17 tuition +<br />
$2 material fee, .35 CEUs<br />
SMBX 7556-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Starting a Small Business in<br />
Pennsylvania<br />
Learn what’s necessary to start a business<br />
in Pennsylvania from selecting the appropriate<br />
entity, sole proprietorship, partnership,<br />
corporation/S corporation, business<br />
trust to satisfying state requirements for<br />
formation and continued operation.<br />
Worker’s compensation, unemployment<br />
compensation and business management<br />
will also be covered. Attorney Mark Sorice,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
SMBX 7630-01 Monday, September 24,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Tax Deductions for<br />
Business Use of the Home<br />
Discusses deducting expenses of using the<br />
home for business, eligibility tests for taking<br />
an office-in-the-home deduction, where<br />
to claim it on your return, how deductions<br />
differ for employees and self-employed,<br />
limitations and the carry forward of<br />
expenses. Richard Bell, CPA, $15 tuition +<br />
$2 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
SMBX 8001-01 Wednesday, November 7,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Computers<br />
Certificate Programs<br />
Access Application Specialist<br />
Certificate-35 hours<br />
This certificate is designed to develop or<br />
upgrade the Access database application<br />
skills necessary for high priority occupations<br />
dealing with information resources<br />
design such as a database administrator<br />
as well as other jobs that require a proficiency<br />
in database maintenance skills. You<br />
will be required to take all of the course<br />
modules in order to complete this certificate<br />
program. This program will also prepare<br />
you to take the MOS certification<br />
test (Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate<br />
in Access), which is not included in the<br />
price of this certificate. The following<br />
courses are required. See page 32 for<br />
course information.<br />
Access Level 1, Introduction to<br />
Databases and Access<br />
Access Level 2, Fine Tuning Databases for<br />
Reliability and Integrity<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
AutoCAD Level 1, Mastering 2D<br />
Drawings Certificate-42 hours<br />
This workforce development course is<br />
designed to instill or improve computer<br />
aided drafting skills for an individual who<br />
would like to gain employment or<br />
advancement as a mechanical or architectural<br />
drafts person involved in 2D<br />
Drawings, a high priority occupation as<br />
identified by the Pennsylvania<br />
Department of Labor as well as the<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong>-Fayette <strong>County</strong> Workforce<br />
Investment Board. See page 32 for course<br />
offering.<br />
AutoCAD, Level 2, Mastering 3D<br />
Drawings Certificate-42 hours (will<br />
be offered in the spring 2008)<br />
Mastering 3D Drawings and Models centers<br />
around the advanced AutoCAD skills<br />
needed to produce 3D drawings and models.<br />
Topics include solid model construction,<br />
surface model construction, rendering<br />
rasters and vector graphics, and customizing<br />
AutoCAD. Hands-on projects<br />
help reinforce the learning in the classroom.<br />
This workforce development course<br />
is designed to instill or improve the computer<br />
aided drafting skills of an individual<br />
who would like to gain employment or<br />
advancement as a mechanical or architectural<br />
draftsperson.<br />
For more information about<br />
Computer classes, contact<br />
Jan Unger,<br />
coordinator/Computer<br />
Training,<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4090.<br />
Did You Know?<br />
Computer Applications Specialist<br />
Certificate-147 hours<br />
The Computer Applications Specialist<br />
Certificate prepares you for jobs in the<br />
ever-growing computer technology field<br />
including application help desk technicians,<br />
administrative assistants, secretarial,<br />
data entry, and other occupations that<br />
rely heavily on the office applications for<br />
workplace efficiency. This comprehensive<br />
certificate provides the necessary skills for<br />
employment or advancement. You are<br />
encouraged to complete core job skill components<br />
in order to receive the certificate.<br />
For encouragement, you will also earn<br />
application specific certificates along the<br />
way. Simultaneously, you will prepare for<br />
industry recognized certification exams as<br />
proven skill abilities, a further testament<br />
of their skills. The following courses are<br />
required. See pages 32-35 for course<br />
information.<br />
Computer Basics Using Windows XP<br />
E-mail, the Internet & more<br />
Access Level 1, Introduction to<br />
Databases and Access<br />
Access Level 2, Fine Tuning Databases for<br />
Reliability Integrity<br />
Excel Level 1, Entering Data &<br />
Formulas into Spreadsheets<br />
Excel Level 2, Decision Making<br />
Techniques with Excel<br />
Excel Level 3, Consolidating &<br />
Working with Large Spreadsheets<br />
PowerPoint, Level 1<br />
PowerPoint, Level 2<br />
Word Level 1, Word Processing Basics<br />
Word Level 2, Creating the<br />
Professional Image<br />
Word Level 3, Working Collaboratively &<br />
Incorporating Programs<br />
WCCC is an authorized testing center for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. By<br />
passing the exam in a particular application such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint or<br />
Access, you can receive a certification in the application which industry recognizes<br />
as a validation of skills.<br />
Exams are taken online in a proctored environment.<br />
Call today to set up your exam.<br />
Jan Unger<br />
Coordinator/Computer Training<br />
724-925-4090<br />
ungerj@wccc.edu<br />
Microsoft and the Microsoft Office logo are registered trademarks of<br />
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Excel Application Specialist<br />
Certificate-36 hours<br />
By completing this certificate, you will<br />
develop or upgrade the Excel spreadsheet<br />
application skills necessary in high priority<br />
occupations such as financial managers,<br />
accounting clerks, secretaries and administrative<br />
assistants as well as other jobs that<br />
require a proficiency in spreadsheet processing<br />
skills to present data in a meaningful<br />
and useable format such as reports and<br />
charts. You will be required to take three<br />
course modules in order to complete this<br />
certificate program. You will also prepare to<br />
take the MOS certification test (Microsoft<br />
Office Specialist Program in Excel), which<br />
is not included in the price of this certificate.<br />
The following courses are required.<br />
See page 33 for course information.<br />
Excel Level 1, Entering Data &<br />
Formulas in Spreadsheets<br />
Excel Level 2, Decision Making<br />
Techniques with Excel<br />
Excel Level 3, Consolidating &<br />
Working with Large Spreadsheets<br />
Internet & Computing Core<br />
Certificate IC3 Test Prep-55 hours<br />
This IC3 Core Certificate and Test Prep<br />
provides the necessary prerequisite skills<br />
for anyone employed in a job requiring<br />
basic computer skills that are needed by<br />
office clerks today. You will be prepared to<br />
take the IC3 Certification Test not included<br />
in the price of this course, which will validate<br />
that you have the basic computer and<br />
Internet skills being considered for employment.<br />
The following courses are required.<br />
See page 33 for course information.<br />
Computer Basics Using Windows XP<br />
Word Level 1, Word Processing Basics<br />
Excel Level 1, Data & Formulas in<br />
Spreadsheets<br />
PowerPoint Level 1<br />
E-mail, the Internet & more<br />
Word Application Specialist<br />
Certificate-36 hours<br />
This workforce development certificate is<br />
designed to develop or upgrade the word<br />
processing skills necessary in high priority<br />
occupations such as secretarial or administrative<br />
assistant positions as well as other<br />
jobs that require a proficiency in word processing<br />
skills. You will also prepare to take<br />
the MOS certification test (Microsoft Office<br />
Certificate Program in Word), which is not<br />
included in the price of this course. The following<br />
courses are required. See page 35<br />
for course information.<br />
Word Level 1, Word Processing Basics<br />
Word Level 2, Creating the<br />
Professional Image<br />
Word Level 3, Working Collaboratively &<br />
Incorporating Programs<br />
Computer Classes<br />
Access, Level 1, Introduction to<br />
Databases and Access<br />
Access provides the best and easiest<br />
method to organize information. Use this<br />
powerful database management tool to<br />
create tables, forms, reports, relationships,<br />
queries and a switchboard to automate<br />
the database system. Joseph Jenko, $65<br />
tuition + $10 material fee, 1.5 CEUs<br />
DAPX 0027-01 5 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Access Level 2,<br />
Fine Tuning Databases<br />
Go beyond the basics to make sure your<br />
databases are reliable. Learn to use referential<br />
integrity with field properties and<br />
relationships. Create calculating queries<br />
and work with forms and subforms.<br />
Design reports that will analyze your data<br />
more effectively. Macros and VBA will also<br />
be discussed. Joseph Jenko, $85 tuition +<br />
$10 material fee, 2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 0032-01 6 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 31, 6-9:20 p.m.<br />
(no class November 21)<br />
AutoCAD Level 1, Mastering 2D<br />
Drawings Certificate-42 hours<br />
This workforce development course is<br />
designed to instill or improve computer<br />
aided drafting skills for an individual who<br />
would like to gain employment or<br />
advancement as a mechanical or architectural<br />
drafts person involved in 2D<br />
Drawings, a high priority occupation as<br />
identified by the Pennsylvania<br />
Department of Labor as well as the<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong>-Fayette <strong>County</strong> Workforce<br />
Investment Board. Purchase your book at<br />
the WCCC bookstore. Anthony<br />
Helpenstell, $168 tuition, 4.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 0110-01 7 Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
starting September 25,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Backing up Your Computer<br />
What would happen if you lost all your<br />
computer files? Hard drives do fail. Learn<br />
how to back up critical files and data to<br />
prevent heartache. This course will<br />
explain which files are critical as well as<br />
which media is best for your own needs.<br />
Topics will also include backing up e-mail<br />
files and address books and how to restore<br />
lost files. Carol Shoemaker, $15 tuition +<br />
$3 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
DAPX 0350-01 Saturday, October 13,<br />
9 a.m.-noon
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Computer Basics with Windows XP<br />
This is a great beginner’s course for those<br />
unfamiliar or uncomfortable with computers.<br />
Learn to develop good computer skills<br />
right from the “Start.” Saving files and file<br />
management will be an integral part of<br />
this course. Become familiar with hardware<br />
terms, how to install and safely remove<br />
applications and change settings. Margaret<br />
May, Patricia Roose, Cynthia Gaich, $65<br />
tuition + $10 material fee, 1.5 CEUs<br />
DAPX 5331-01 5 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
DAPX 5331-02 Monday through Friday,<br />
October 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon<br />
DAPX 5331-90 5 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Bushy Run)<br />
(no class October 25)<br />
Email, the Internet & More<br />
Join in the fun and browse great websites<br />
while learning tricks and techniques for<br />
effective search results. Send and receive<br />
e-mail with file attachments containing<br />
pictures, documents, and even short<br />
movies. Compare web mail services to<br />
Outlook Express. Learn to protect yourself,<br />
your family and your assets while on<br />
the Internet. This course is ideal for the<br />
unsure and the new computer user.<br />
Purchase your book at the WCCC bookstore.<br />
Patricia Roose, $43 tuition + $5<br />
material fee, 1 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1754-01 Tuesday through Friday<br />
October 2-5, 1-3:30 p.m.<br />
Excel, Level 1, Entering Data &<br />
Formulas into Spreadsheets<br />
Learn how Excel and its worksheets can<br />
become a powerful management tool. This<br />
class covers the basics: how to enter and<br />
edit information in a worksheet; manage<br />
and navigate worksheets and workbooks;<br />
create formulas, use functions (statistical<br />
and business) and manipulate worksheet<br />
data; format the worksheet contents; and<br />
prepare, set up, and print information. You<br />
should be familiar with and understand<br />
the Windows Operating System prior to<br />
taking this class. Joseph Jenko, Rick Martz,<br />
$52 tuition + $8 material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1756-01 4 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
DAPX 1756-02 Monday through<br />
Thursday,<br />
October 15-18, 1-4 p.m.<br />
DAPX 1756-03 Thursday, October 18,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Excel, Level 2, Decision-Making<br />
Techniques with Excel<br />
Learn more about Excel’s powerful data<br />
analysis features. This course is designed<br />
for the Excel user who wants to learn how<br />
to use pivotal tables and filters, create<br />
templates and apply special formatting.<br />
By organizing and summarizing your<br />
data, Excel will become more of an effective<br />
decision making tool. Prerequisite:<br />
Excel Level 1 or experienced Excel user.<br />
Joseph Jenko, Rick Martz, $52 tuition +<br />
$8 material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1763-01 4 Mondays starting<br />
October 22, 6-9 p.m.<br />
DAPX 1763-02 Monday through<br />
Thursday,<br />
October 22-25, 1-4 p.m.<br />
DAPX 1763-03 3 Thursdays starting<br />
November 15, 6-10 p.m.<br />
(No class November 22)<br />
Excel, Level 3, Consolidating &<br />
Working with Large Spreadsheets<br />
This course centers on the presentation<br />
and consolidation of many worksheets into<br />
meaningful ways so that a clearer business<br />
perspective can be understood. Learn to<br />
create macros to automate your processes.<br />
Conditional formatting and data validation<br />
will be discussed in this higher level<br />
course. Learn to protect and track changes<br />
to your worksheets. Prerequisite: Excel<br />
Level 2. Purchase your book at the WCCC<br />
bookstore. Joseph Jenko, $52 tuition + $5<br />
material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1764-01 4 Mondays starting<br />
November 19, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Excel 2007, Level 1<br />
Excel 2007 is the newest version of Excel<br />
but has a different layout than previous<br />
versions. If you have recently upgraded or<br />
purchased a PC with Excel 2007, you will<br />
want to take this course. In this basic<br />
level, you will find how easy it is to present<br />
and change numerical data in a meaningful<br />
way. You will be able to create and<br />
edit basic spreadsheets and charts, recalculate<br />
your spreadsheets by the use of formulas,<br />
print and save results even as an<br />
older version. Donna Kuzemka, $52<br />
tuition + $10 material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 1770-01 3 Saturdays starting<br />
October 13, 9 a.m.-noon<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
NEW - Linux –<br />
Alternative to Windows<br />
Linux is a free operating system based on<br />
Unix. As an alternative to Windows, Linux<br />
provides a stable platform. In this introductory<br />
course, you will be given a freeware<br />
copy of Linux. Learn to navigate the<br />
desktop, look at personal productivity<br />
applications, and play some games. You<br />
just might fall in love with Linux and Tux,<br />
the penguin logo for Linux. James Sherin,<br />
$45 tuition + $10 material fee, .9 CEUs<br />
DAPX 4450-01 3 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Mail Merge Made Easy<br />
Mail merge skills are a must-have for any<br />
office worker. With mail merge you can create<br />
form letters, mailing labels, envelopes,<br />
directories, and more, using existing information.<br />
You must have a working knowledge<br />
of Word to attend. Donna Kuzemka,<br />
$15 tuition + $8 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
DAPX 4970-01 Tuesday, October 23,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Outlook, Using Mail,<br />
Calendars, Tasks & More<br />
Learn to use the power of the Outlook program<br />
to communicate, prioritize, organize<br />
and simplify the workplace. This course<br />
will focus on sending and receiving emails,<br />
organizing messages, sending attachments,<br />
finding old messages, creating calendars,<br />
assigning tasks, and more. You<br />
must have a working knowledge of<br />
Windows to attend. Donna Kuzemka, $39<br />
tuition + $10 material fee, .8 CEUs<br />
DAPX 6235-01 2 Tuesdays starting<br />
October 23, 8 a.m.-noon<br />
NEW - Peachtree for<br />
Construction Companies<br />
No matter what size construction company<br />
you have, this course will show you<br />
how to set up your accounting system<br />
using Peachtree for Construction software.<br />
Topics to be covered include accounts<br />
payable and receivable, retainage and job<br />
costing and inventory. This course is ideal<br />
for construction company owners and<br />
their staff. Christine Hoke, certified<br />
Peachtree software instructor, $45 tuition<br />
+ $8 material fee, .9 CEUs<br />
DAPX 6602-01 3 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Photoshop, Level 1<br />
With this hands-on course, you will<br />
enhance photos and artwork that will<br />
demonstrate the Photoshop basics and<br />
capabilities. Using the powerful tools of<br />
retouching, painting, and drawing, you<br />
will be able to create dazzling images to<br />
make your presentations, newsletters, or<br />
artwork pop. You should know how to use<br />
a computer, but no previous Photoshop<br />
experience is necessary. Victor Pilipovich,<br />
$65 tuition + $10 material fee, 1.5 CEUs<br />
DAPX 6657-01 5 Thursdays starting<br />
November 8, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(no class November 22)<br />
PowerPoint<br />
This overview covers the fundamentals of<br />
designing attractive presentations with<br />
easy-to-use software. Includes slide creation,<br />
adding ClipArt, adding special<br />
effects and displaying your final presentation.<br />
Grace Sandy, $30 tuition + $10 material<br />
fee, .6 CEUs<br />
DAPX 6677-01 2 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-9 p.m.<br />
PowerPoint, Level 2<br />
Fine tune your presentations by learning<br />
to use slide transitions, built-ins and<br />
sounds. Work with drawing tools and<br />
graphics. Use tools like annotation pen<br />
and meeting minder to polish your presentations.<br />
Grace Sandy, $45 tuition + $10<br />
material fee, .9 CEUs<br />
DAPX 6680-01 3 Tuesdays staring<br />
October 9, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Introduction to Quickbooks<br />
This course introduces you to setting up a<br />
company and using the activity and list<br />
functions for recording transactions. Learn<br />
what reports are available and how to<br />
navigate within the software. Review the<br />
"reconcile" function and payroll functions.<br />
Recommended for small business owners.<br />
Dorothy DeBone, CPA, $45 tuition + $10<br />
material fee, .9 CEUs<br />
DAPX 7211-01 3 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-9 p.m.<br />
For more information about<br />
Computer classes, contact<br />
Jan Unger,<br />
coordinator/Computer<br />
Training,<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4090.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Touch Typing on the Computer<br />
From A to Z, learn how to touch type with<br />
more accuracy and speed. Move effortlessly<br />
through caps, symbols, numbers and<br />
tabs with more confidence. Learn to superscript,<br />
subscript and use special fonts.<br />
Determine your current typing speed and<br />
strive to improve using Microsoft Word.<br />
You will also create simple memos and letters.<br />
Purchase your book at the WCCC<br />
bookstore. Cheryl Hixson, $39 tuition + $5<br />
material fee, .8 CEUs<br />
DAPX 8051-01 Tuesday through Friday,<br />
October 9-12, 1-3 p.m.<br />
DAPX 8051-02 4 Mondays starting<br />
October 29, 6-8 p.m.<br />
NEW - Windows Vista Demo<br />
Windows Vista is Microsoft's newest operating<br />
system that is different from previous<br />
versions. The desktop has changed<br />
radically. In fact, Vista offers several versions<br />
of this operating system. In this<br />
course, the instructor will demonstrate the<br />
powerful features such as parental controls<br />
and setting up personalized accounts.<br />
This course is ideal for beginner who has<br />
just purchased a new computer with Vista<br />
or an experienced user who has just<br />
recently upgraded to Vista. Students may<br />
bring their own laptop or watch as the<br />
instructor demonstrates. Donna Kuzemka,<br />
$30 tuition, .6 CEUs<br />
DAPX 9130-01 2 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
9 a.m.-noon<br />
Word Level 1,<br />
Word Processing Basics<br />
Learn to create professional-looking documents.<br />
Topics include editing, formatting,<br />
copying/moving, tabs, tables, headers/footers,<br />
printing, envelopes/labels and more.<br />
This is a basic Word for Windows class. You<br />
must be familiar with or have an understanding<br />
of the Windows Operating<br />
System. Cynthia Gaich, Patricia Roose, $52<br />
tuition + $8 material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 9220-01 4 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26, 6-9 p.m.<br />
DAPX 9220-02 Monday through<br />
Thursday, October 8-12,<br />
9 a.m.-noon<br />
Word, Level 2,<br />
Creating the Professional Image<br />
Take what you have learned in Word to a<br />
higher level. Learn how to create tables,<br />
design forms, insert graphics and borders,<br />
and special formatting. Learn how to do a<br />
mail merge. You must have a working<br />
knowledge of Word or should have taken<br />
Word, Level 1. Patricia Roose, Cynthia<br />
Gaich, $52 tuition + $8 material fee,<br />
1.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 9102-01 Monday through<br />
Thursday, October 15-18,<br />
9 a.m.-noon<br />
DAPX 9102-02 4 Wednesdays starting<br />
October 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Word, Level 3<br />
Learn to incorporate Word with other programs<br />
such as Excel and collaborate on<br />
large documents. Add security to documents<br />
by hiding text, adding passwords<br />
and digital signatures. Save documents<br />
with personal information. Create a simple<br />
web page from a Word document and forms<br />
for general office use. Purchase your book<br />
at the WCCC bookstore. Cynthia Gaich,<br />
$52 tuition + $5 material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
DAPX 9104-01 4 Wednesdays starting<br />
November 28, 6-9 p.m.<br />
Test Prep for the Microsoft Office<br />
Specialist Exam<br />
The test prep class offers you an orientation<br />
to the Microsoft Office Specialist<br />
Exams. You will be able to take one or<br />
two practice tests on a simulator. In addition<br />
to making you aware of the content<br />
areas, the simulation will identify your<br />
weak areas. Through self-guided instructions,<br />
you will receive individual help on<br />
those questions that you have missed.<br />
Students who already have experience<br />
and training in the particular Office<br />
application that they wish to test should<br />
take the prep exams. This is not a training<br />
course for the novice to the Office<br />
products. $69 tuition, .4 CEUs<br />
DAPT 9600-01 Saturday, October 27,<br />
8 a.m.-noon<br />
DAPT 9600-02 Saturday, December 1,<br />
8 a.m.-noon<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Health Care Certificate Programs<br />
Medical Insurance Billing Certificate Program<br />
The medical industry is experiencing a tremendous demand for individuals<br />
with knowledge of medical office operations, which includes billing<br />
and coding, processing of insurance forms and using medical software.<br />
According to the American Medical Association, there is a need for more<br />
than 1.2 million medical billing specialists in the United States. This profession<br />
is listed as one of the fastest growing professions in allied health.<br />
The noncredit Medical Insurance Billing Certificate Program is<br />
designed to prepare you for careers in medical billing and coding support,<br />
post-changes and payments, and follow-up on third-party reimbursements<br />
by initiating appeals and/or collections of unpaid balances. Medical insurance<br />
billing technicians should have good and accurate math, reading and<br />
writing skills (abilities at the 10th grade level). Technicians should have<br />
good near vision with the ability to see details at close range and have<br />
good keyboarding skills. Medical billing professionals should be detail-oriented<br />
and analytical. Additionally, submission of a criminal record check<br />
and/or child abuse history clearance may be required for employment. You<br />
must complete all courses in order to receive a certificate.<br />
Required courses in the program include:<br />
• Touch Typing on the Computer • Introduction to Medical<br />
• Computer Basics with Windows XP<br />
Insurance<br />
• Medical Coding - CPT<br />
• Medical Terminology<br />
• Medical Coding ICD-9-CM<br />
• Medical Office Computer<br />
Applications<br />
Medical Transcription Certificate Program<br />
The Medical Transcription Certificate Program educates you for entrylevel<br />
positions in the ever-growing field of medical transcription. This program<br />
prepares you to work as a self-employed medical transcriber or be<br />
employed either full-time or part-time by one of the numerous allied<br />
health facilities (hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, etc.).<br />
This certificate program includes extensive instruction and hands-on<br />
training in the following <strong>continuing</strong> <strong>education</strong> courses:<br />
• Touch Typing on the Computer<br />
• Computer Basics with Windows XP<br />
• Medical Terminology<br />
• Transcription I<br />
Course descriptions can be found on the following pages.<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> is an approved provider of <strong>continuing</strong> nursing<br />
<strong>education</strong> by the PA State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American<br />
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Computer Basics with Windows XP<br />
This is a great beginner's course for those<br />
unfamiliar or uncomfortable with computers.<br />
Learn to develop good computer skills<br />
right from the "start." Saving files and file<br />
management will be an integral part of<br />
this course. Become familiar with hardware<br />
terms, how to install and safely<br />
remove programs, start an application and<br />
change settings. Margaret May, Pat Roose,<br />
Cindy Gaich, $65 tuition + $10 material<br />
fee, 1.5 CEUs<br />
DAPX 5331-01 5 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
DAPX 5331-02 Monday through Friday,<br />
October 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon<br />
DAPX 5331-90 5 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27, 6-9 p.m.<br />
(Bushy Run Center)<br />
(no class October 25)<br />
Touch Typing on the Computer<br />
From A to Z, learn how to touch type with<br />
more accuracy and speed. Move effortlessly<br />
from caps, symbols, numbers, and tabs<br />
with more confidence. Learn to subscript,<br />
superscript, and use special fonts.<br />
Determine your current typing speed and<br />
strive to improve using Microsoft Word.<br />
You will also create simple memos and letters.<br />
Pat Roose, Rick Martz, $39 tuition +<br />
$5 material fee + required text, .8 CEUs<br />
DAPX 8051-01 Tuesday through Friday,<br />
October 9-12, 1-3 p.m.<br />
DAPX 8051-02 4 Mondays starting<br />
October 29, 6-8 p.m.<br />
Medical Coding - CPT<br />
This course will give you the basic knowledge<br />
of CPT coding and get you on the<br />
right track to become a medical billing specialist.<br />
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology.<br />
Bernadette Swetz, BS, health, science and<br />
physical <strong>education</strong>; $129 tuition + $5 material<br />
fee + required text, 3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3101-01 10 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
(no class November 21)<br />
Medical Coding ICD-9-CM<br />
This course will give you the basic knowledge<br />
of ICD-9-CM coding and get you on<br />
the right track to become a medical billing<br />
specialist. Prerequisite: Medical<br />
Terminology. Bernadette Swetz, BS, health,<br />
science and physical <strong>education</strong>; $129 tuition<br />
+ $5 material fee + required text, 3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3100-01 10 Mondays starting<br />
September 24,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Introduction to Medical Insurance<br />
This course provides a review of insurance<br />
and third-party payment systems. Focus<br />
will be on government programs. Legal<br />
issues that impact the medical office will<br />
be discussed. Basic overview of CMS 1500<br />
claims reporting will also be provided.<br />
Prerequisites: Touch Typing on the<br />
Computer, Computer Fundamentals Using<br />
Windows XP, and Medical Terminology<br />
(Computer Fundamentals Using Windows<br />
XP and Medical Terminology can be taken<br />
concurrently with this course). Koreen<br />
Byrns, BS, DC, $154 tuition + $5 material<br />
fee + required text, 3.6 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3103-01 10 Tuesdays &<br />
8 Thursdays starting<br />
September 25, 4-6 p.m.<br />
(no class November 22)<br />
Medical Office Computer<br />
Applications (This course will be<br />
offered in spring 2008)<br />
This is the capstone course for the certification<br />
program through which you will<br />
gain experience with computerized<br />
account management. You will become<br />
familiar with completing insurance claim<br />
forms. In addition, you will learn recordkeeping,<br />
patient recordkeeping, patient<br />
record and ledger sheets in addition to<br />
other office management skills.<br />
Medical Terminology<br />
Youwill be introduced to medical prefixes<br />
and suffixes and taught how to combine<br />
various forms of these words to create functional<br />
medical terminology. You will gain<br />
knowledge that will allow you to define<br />
medical terms and develop a basic understanding<br />
of the word based on the structure<br />
of the word. This course is the foundation<br />
for a number of courses in the medical<br />
profession and will be the basis on which<br />
other courses are built. L. Gina Broda,<br />
AMA, phlebotomist, AS, specialized technology;<br />
Koreen Byrns, BS, DC; Carolyn<br />
Matson, $244 tuition + $5 material fee +<br />
required text, 6.75 CEUs<br />
MEDX 5453-01 9 Mondays starting<br />
September 24,<br />
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
MEDX 5453-02 11 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27,<br />
6-10:30 p.m. &<br />
4 Saturdays, 2-5:30 p.m.<br />
(no class November 22)<br />
MEDX 5453-N1 9 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26,<br />
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
(Indiana Center)<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Transcription I<br />
This beginning transcription course is<br />
designed to provide you with a working<br />
knowledge of the transcription of medical<br />
reports. You will develop speed, accuracy<br />
and competence in transcription of tapes,<br />
IDC ROM of correspondence, reports and<br />
records in the area of specialization<br />
(administrative, legal and medical). All<br />
transcription must be done on microcomputers<br />
in the classroom. Koreen Byrns,<br />
BS, DC, $154 tuition + $6 material fee +<br />
required text, 3.6 CEUs<br />
MEDX 5456-01 9 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-10 p.m.<br />
Health Care for<br />
Professionals<br />
Introduction to Acupressure<br />
This introduction to acupressure course<br />
will help you have a better understanding<br />
of how to apply acupressure using your<br />
fingertips to locate the different energy<br />
channels, known as meridians, of your<br />
body to increase your health and balance<br />
your body. Catherine Drakulic, acupressurist,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0059-01 Thursday, September 27,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Acupressure for Common Ailments<br />
This follow-up course to Introduction to<br />
Acupressure will include more in-depth<br />
information on how many common ailments<br />
can be relieved with self-acupressure.<br />
This course will include many different<br />
ways acupressure can help relieve<br />
pain and give examples of self-acupressure.<br />
Catherine Drakulic, acupressurist,<br />
$16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0063-01 Thursday, October 4,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Aging & the Eye<br />
Examines the effects of the aging process<br />
with respect to the eye. Includes cataracts,<br />
macular degeneration, glaucoma, stroke<br />
and systemic eye disease, tear formation<br />
and dry eye syndrome, vision rehabilitation/low<br />
vision, and the increased role of<br />
free radical formation and antioxidants<br />
with age-related ocular disease. Slide presentations<br />
as well as video of many of these<br />
disorders will accompany the lectures along<br />
with opportunities for student discussion.<br />
John Martinelli, OD, $16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0037-01 Wednesday, October 24,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Alzheimer’s Disease:<br />
A Caregiver’s Guide<br />
Provides helpful strategies for management<br />
of the Alzheimers patient. Includes a<br />
brief review of the disease, effects of the<br />
disease on the patient and family, communication<br />
strategies and managing behavior<br />
problems. Virginia Vayda, ACSW, BCD,<br />
LSW, $11 tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0026-01 Tuesday, October 9,<br />
7-9 p.m.<br />
Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview<br />
Become familiar with the causes and<br />
types of dementias and the causes, symptoms,<br />
stages, diagnosis and treatment of<br />
Alzheimer's disease. The effect of<br />
Alzheimer's on the patient and the family,<br />
communication strategies and management<br />
of behavior problems are also covered.<br />
Virginia Vayda, ACSW, BCD, LSW,<br />
$11 tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0020-01 Tuesday, October 2,<br />
7-9 p.m.<br />
Arthritis Management<br />
This course offers general information on<br />
new types of therapies and direction<br />
toward other resources for the treatment<br />
of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Discussion<br />
will include: types of arthritis, causes of<br />
pain, effective medication, exercise and<br />
more. Building an understanding of this<br />
disease is an important step in managing<br />
it. Holly Stants, BS, occupational therapy,<br />
$15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0041-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Communicating with the<br />
Deaf Patient (for Healthcare<br />
Providers)<br />
As a health care professional, communicating<br />
with your patient is vital to a positive<br />
outcome. But what if your patient is<br />
deaf? Do you have the time to write everything<br />
down? Will your patient be frustrated<br />
and helpless because of your inability<br />
to understand his or her emergent needs?<br />
Will a deaf family member misunderstand<br />
your actions or directions because you<br />
don't know a few simple signs? This class<br />
is geared as an introduction to deaf culture<br />
and gives you the confidence to communicate<br />
with deaf patients and family<br />
members. Charles and Sandi Yelich, $29<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, .4 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1520-01 Tuesday, October 2,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Eating Disorders Awareness<br />
Eating disorders are serious emotional<br />
and physical problems that can have lifethreatening<br />
consequences for females and<br />
males. The warning signs and symptoms<br />
of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and<br />
binge eating disorders include extreme<br />
emotions, attitudes and behaviors surrounding<br />
weight and food issues. All eating<br />
disorders require professional help;<br />
however, this overview can alert parents,<br />
educators and other professionals to the<br />
symptoms, prevention, and treatment of<br />
these disorders. Holly Stants, BS, occupational<br />
therapy, $15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1748-01 Wednesday, October 17,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Fun Fitness: Sit and Be Fit<br />
This program is designed for anyone, client<br />
or caregiver. The following populations are<br />
also targeted: those who are physically<br />
challenged (not able to walk or run), those<br />
who want to exercise, and those 50 and<br />
older. You will be instructed in safe, simple,<br />
easy-to-perform exercises, including upper<br />
body, lower body, basic strengthening and<br />
stretching. Holly Stants, BS, occupational<br />
therapy, $15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 2156-01 Friday, October 5,<br />
9 a.m.-noon<br />
NEW - Basic Human Structure<br />
This course is a study of the basic human<br />
anatomy designed for a varied group of<br />
health related professionals as well as students<br />
pursuing health related professions.<br />
We will place strong emphasis on the<br />
human structure and the physiology of the<br />
different systems of the body such as:<br />
Dermatology, Otorhinolaryngology,<br />
Ophthalmology, Pulmonary Medicine,<br />
Cardiology and Hematology, Nephrology,<br />
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics,<br />
Neurology, Psychiatry and Pathology. This<br />
class is recommended for all students<br />
entering the EMT and Paramedic programs.<br />
Koreen Byrns, BS, DC, $172 tuition<br />
+ $3 material fee + required text, 4 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3099-01 10 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25, 6-10 p.m.<br />
For more information about<br />
classes for Health Care<br />
Professionals, contact Becky<br />
Lauffer, coordinator/<br />
Emergency Medical Services<br />
& Health Care Continuing<br />
Education Programs,<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4082.<br />
IV Therapy Certification<br />
Upon completion of this course, you will be<br />
able to properly assess appropriate veins of<br />
the upper extremities for access, select various<br />
access devices, confidently access veins<br />
and competently maintain accessed veins<br />
throughout the duration of therapy.<br />
Participants successfully completing this<br />
course will receive a certificate of completion.<br />
You must have a current PA LPN or<br />
RN license. Katie Frick, RN, $52 tuition +<br />
$20 material fee + required text, 1.2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3232-01 4 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-9 p.m.<br />
NEW - Introduction to<br />
Manager Functions<br />
This interactive series will focus on selected<br />
topics relevant to the basic knowledge<br />
and skills for managers. Content includes<br />
the manager role, goal setting and action<br />
planning, communication models and<br />
techniques, planning for and managing<br />
change, team building strategies and<br />
decision making. Carole Thomassy, RN,<br />
Ph.D., $37 tuition + $5 material fee +<br />
required text, .75 CEUs<br />
MEDX 9018-01 3 Wednesdays,<br />
October 3, 17 & 31,<br />
6:30-9 p.m.<br />
Meal Planning for Diabetics<br />
In spite of what you might have heard,<br />
having diabetes does not mean you have<br />
to give up the foods you enjoy; however,<br />
learning to eat healthy, satisfying meals is<br />
an important part of your treatment.<br />
Discussion will include carbohydrate<br />
counting, food tips you might not know,<br />
meal planning aids, the food label, sugar<br />
substitutes, fast food facts, and more.<br />
Heather Hardik, RD, $16 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
FODX 5320-01 Wednesday, October 17,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Medical Coding - CPT<br />
This course will give you the basic knowledge<br />
of CPT coding and get you on the<br />
right track to become a medical billing specialist.<br />
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology.<br />
Bernadette Swetz, BS, health, science and<br />
physical <strong>education</strong>; $129 tuition + $5 material<br />
fee + required text, 3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3101-01 10 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
(no class November 21)<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Medical Coding ICD-9-CM<br />
This course will give you the basic knowledge<br />
of ICD-9-CM coding and get you on<br />
the right track to become a medical billing<br />
specialist. Prerequisite: Medical<br />
Terminology. Bernadette Swetz, BS, health,<br />
science and physical <strong>education</strong>; $129 tuition<br />
+ $5 material fee + required text, 3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3100-01 10 Mondays starting<br />
September 24,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Introduction to Medical Insurance<br />
This course provides a review of insurance<br />
and third-party payment systems. Focus<br />
will be on government programs. Legal<br />
issues that impact the medical office will<br />
be discussed. Basic overview of CMS 1500<br />
claims reporting will also be provided.<br />
Prerequisites: Touch Typing on the<br />
Computer, Computer Fundamentals Using<br />
Windows XP, and Medical Terminology<br />
(Computer Fundamentals Using Windows<br />
XP and Medical Terminology can be taken<br />
concurrently with this course). Koreen<br />
Byrns, BS, DC, $154 tuition + $5 material<br />
fee + required text, 3.6 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3103-01 10 Tuesdays &<br />
8 Thursdays starting<br />
September 25, 4-6 p.m.<br />
(no class November 22)<br />
Medical Terminology<br />
You will be introduced to medical prefixes<br />
and suffixes and taught how to combine<br />
various forms of these words to create functional<br />
medical terminology. You will gain<br />
knowledge that will allow you to define<br />
medical terms and develop a basic understanding<br />
of the word based on the structure<br />
of the word. This course is the foundation<br />
for a number of courses in the medical<br />
profession and will be the basis on which<br />
other courses are built. L. Gina Broda,<br />
AMA, phlebotomist, AS, specialized technology;<br />
Koreen Byrns, BS, DC; Carolyn<br />
Matson, $244 tuition + $5 material fee +<br />
required text, 6.75 CEUs<br />
MEDX 5453-01 9 Mondays starting<br />
September 24,<br />
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
MEDX 5453-02 11 Thursdays starting<br />
September 27,<br />
6-10:30 p.m. &<br />
4 Saturdays, 2-5:30 p.m.<br />
(no class November 22)<br />
MEDX 5453-N1 9 Wednesdays starting<br />
September 26,<br />
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
(Indiana Center)<br />
Nurse Aide Program<br />
This program provides the skills to function<br />
as a nursing assistant in a long-term<br />
care facility and to meet the mandates of<br />
the federal government (via OBRA): 56<br />
hours of lecture and 40 hours of clinical are<br />
covered. Upon successful completion of this<br />
course, 9.6 CEUs will be awarded. Limit 20<br />
students. Jan Schandel, RN, $410 tuition +<br />
$10 material fee, textbooks required.<br />
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., &<br />
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. starting<br />
September 25<br />
For complete schedule and registration<br />
information, call Becky Lauffer, RN, BSN,<br />
724-925-4082.<br />
Nurse Anesthetist<br />
For registered nurses, student nurses, or<br />
those contemplating a career switch –<br />
learn about and discuss the opportunities<br />
for advanced practice as a certified registered<br />
nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Daniel<br />
Stairs, CRNA, MBA, $15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 9555-01 Tuesday, October 2,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Nutrition & Cardiovascular Disease<br />
This course will explain the effects of diet<br />
and nutrition on cardiovascular disease.<br />
Discussion will include the American Heart<br />
Association diet, the food label, eating out,<br />
meal planning, healthy snacks, and recipe<br />
modification. You are encouraged to bring<br />
your favorite recipe to modify it to a lower<br />
fat, lower cholesterol choice. Heather<br />
Hardik, RD, $21 tuition, .4 CEUs<br />
MEDX 5726-01 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Phlebotomy Training<br />
This 246-hour program prepares you for<br />
entry-level positions in phlebotomy. You<br />
will complete 96 hours of theory and 150<br />
hours of clinical experience. Clinical experience<br />
will be scheduled at the end of the<br />
theory. Course content includes human<br />
anatomy and physiology, medical terminology,<br />
venipuncture and finger puncture, universal<br />
precautions, blood collection equipment<br />
and supplies, blood tests and testing<br />
equipment, and professionalism. Upon successful<br />
completion of the class, students are<br />
eligible for certification exams given by<br />
national regulatory agencies. You will be<br />
required to submit a physical exam including<br />
a two-step PPD, a urine drug screen<br />
and evidence of Hepatitis B immunization;<br />
a criminal record check; a child abuse<br />
clearance; professional liability insurance;<br />
and completion of CPR-BLS for healthcare<br />
providers. You will also be required to purchase<br />
a uniform. L. Gina Broda, AMA, phlebotomist,<br />
AS, specialized technology, $1,230<br />
tuition + $155 material fee, 24.6 CEUs<br />
MEDX 6712-01 Lecture: 12 Wednesdays<br />
starting September 26,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
(no class November 21)<br />
Clinical: To be assigned<br />
starting December 27<br />
Principles of Positioning<br />
This course is designed to provide <strong>education</strong><br />
in basic principles of positioning for<br />
clients in long-term care situations. You<br />
will learn about dynamics of positioning,<br />
relationship to Activities of Daily Living,<br />
and the need for skilled intervention in<br />
regard to Medicare regulations. Holly<br />
Stants, BS, occupational therapy, $15<br />
tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 6750-01 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6-9 p.m.<br />
Professional Development for<br />
Healthcare Workers<br />
This course is ideal for newly graduated<br />
medical assisting students to further prepare<br />
for the medical office. Current<br />
HIPPA and insurance guidelines are<br />
updated as well as specific professional<br />
office protocol that medical professionals<br />
will expect of their employees. Also perfect<br />
for employees returning to the workplace<br />
in the medical field. Sherri Steele, $52<br />
tuition + $2 material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 6771-01 4 Tuesdays starting<br />
September 25,<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m.<br />
Reflexology for Vibrant Health<br />
Reflexology is an incredible holistic, yet<br />
simple approach to bringing you renewed<br />
energy and vitality. Learn self-help techniques<br />
to stimulate your own natural healing<br />
mechanisms based on Body<br />
Reflexology, Interactive Energy Work and<br />
Vita Flex. This workshop will help reduce<br />
stress and chronic pain, strengthen your<br />
immune system and rejuvenate and balance<br />
vital energy systems. Bernadette Fox,<br />
$11 tuition + $3 material fee, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 7118-01 Wednesday, October 3,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
RN Reactivation/Refresher<br />
This course is designed to provide instruction<br />
and practice for the inactive licensed<br />
nurse to assist in the development of skills<br />
and knowledge required to assume a position<br />
as a staff nurse on a medical-surgical<br />
unit. This course consists of 120 hours of<br />
clinical and 60 hours of lecture on such topics<br />
as nursing process, pharmacology and<br />
drug administration, nursing trends, ethical/legal<br />
issues, and current nursing practices.<br />
The clinical experience will run concurrently<br />
with lecture and will focus on<br />
application of knowledge and skills in a<br />
medical-surgical setting. Limit 10 students.<br />
Katie Frick, RN, $770 tuition + $50 material<br />
fee (includes Mosby Assessment Test) +<br />
required text, 18 CEUs<br />
MEDX 6999-01 Lecture: 16 Tuesdays<br />
starting September 25,<br />
5-9 p.m. (Youngwood)<br />
Clinical: 15 Mondays<br />
starting October 1,<br />
7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Excela<br />
Health Latrobe Hospital)<br />
Safe Swallowing Solutions<br />
This course is designed to improve nutrition,<br />
decrease medical complications related<br />
to impaired swallowing, and improve<br />
quality of life for adults and geriatric<br />
clients suffering from oral/pharyngeal dysphagia.<br />
Participants will gain knowledge in<br />
basic swallowing function, diet consistencies,<br />
positioning, safe swallowing strategies<br />
and Medicare/Department of Health guidelines.<br />
Christy Lindsey, MS, communications<br />
disorders, $15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 7199-01 Saturday, September 29,<br />
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> is an approved provider of<br />
<strong>continuing</strong> nursing <strong>education</strong> by the PA<br />
State Nurses Association an accredited<br />
approver by the American Nurses<br />
Credentialing Center’s Commission on<br />
Accreditation.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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NEW - Spinal Care:<br />
Foundation of Wellness<br />
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine,<br />
said "look well to the spine for the<br />
cause of disease" (400 BC). A healthy<br />
spine is vital for maintaining wellness and<br />
functioning at your best. When the spine<br />
becomes damaged through some trauma<br />
or accident such as being born, tripping or<br />
falling, hitting the head or car accidents<br />
the spine is jarred out of place interfering<br />
with nerve function creating an environment<br />
for ill health. Timothy Strittmatter<br />
DC, ATC will discuss why the spine is the<br />
foundation stone to the entire body wellness,<br />
how to detect spinal damage on<br />
yourself and others by simple body balance<br />
checks, how to correct the problem,<br />
and preventive strategies that will help<br />
maintain a healthy spine for a lifetime.<br />
Remember, you can never replace your<br />
spine, so take care of it when it is healthy.<br />
Timothy Strittmatter, DC, ATC, $11<br />
tuition, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 7202-01 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
Transcription I<br />
This beginning transcription course is<br />
designed to provide you with a working<br />
knowledge of the transcription of medical<br />
reports. You will develop speed, accuracy<br />
and competence in transcription of tapes,<br />
IDC ROM of correspondence, reports and<br />
records in the area of specialization<br />
(administrative, legal and medical). All<br />
transcription must be done on microcomputers<br />
in the classroom. Koreen Byrns,<br />
BS, DC, $154 tuition + $6 material fee +<br />
required text, 3.6 CEUs<br />
MEDX 5456-01 9 Mondays starting<br />
September 24, 6-10 p.m.<br />
Working with the Old, Older,<br />
Oldest: Understanding the<br />
Experience of Aging<br />
Who are America's elderly? How does it<br />
feel to be old in modern society? To understand<br />
and work with elderly individuals<br />
calls for an awareness of our own attitudes<br />
about aging as well as knowledge<br />
and beliefs of others. Learn about common<br />
factors that make working with older people<br />
a challenge and positive approaches<br />
for productive encounters. Virginia Vayda,<br />
ACSW, BCD, LSW, $11 tuition + $2 material<br />
fee, .2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 9015-01 Tuesday, October 16,<br />
7-9 p.m.<br />
WCCC Meeting/Event Facilities<br />
Plan your next meeting, corporate<br />
planning session, <strong>education</strong>al training/developmental<br />
seminar, workshop<br />
or banquet. Experience our premier<br />
catering services and state-of-the-art<br />
meeting facilities in the heart of the<br />
Laurel Highlands.<br />
• Meeting and conference space for up to 500 people<br />
• 425-seat theater for productions and special events<br />
• State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment<br />
• Internet and phone conferencing capabilities<br />
• Executive menu and service to<br />
accommodate groups up to 200<br />
Call today for a tour or to<br />
book your next event!<br />
Anna Peagler, WCCC event services<br />
director, 724-925-5981.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT<br />
Join Our Team<br />
Our Workforce Development Center employs qualified professionals as<br />
trainers in high-demand job skills. We are looking for additional<br />
instructors for:<br />
• A+ Certifications<br />
• AutoCad<br />
• Basic Machining<br />
• Crane Safety/OSHA<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Emergency Medical Services<br />
• Forklift Training<br />
• Healthcare Professions<br />
• Homeland Security<br />
• Hydraulics/Pneumatics<br />
• Leadership & Supervisory Skills<br />
• Microsoft Office Products<br />
• Network Administration<br />
• PLCs<br />
• Soldering<br />
• Welding<br />
If you are interested in becoming an instructor<br />
on an as-needed basis, contact:<br />
Bob Connelly<br />
Director, Workforce and Economic Development<br />
724-925-5974<br />
Fax 724-925-4294<br />
connellyr@wccc.edu<br />
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> now offers several <strong>continuing</strong><br />
<strong>education</strong> certificate programs. Certificate programs include:<br />
Access Application Specialist<br />
Act 235 - Lethal Weapons Training<br />
AutoCAD<br />
Cardiographic Technician<br />
Computer Applications Specialist<br />
Critical Care Nursing<br />
Customer Service Representative<br />
Emergency Medical Technician -<br />
Basic (EMT-B)<br />
Excel Application Specialist<br />
IC3 - Internet & Computing Core<br />
IV Therapy<br />
Mechanical Drafter<br />
Medical Insurance Billing<br />
Medical Transcription<br />
Municipal Police Officers’ Training<br />
Academy (Act 120)<br />
National Registry EMT Paramedic<br />
(NREMTP)<br />
Nurse Aide<br />
Phlebotomy<br />
Private Security Certificate<br />
Sales Representative<br />
Supervisory & Management Skills<br />
Various Homeland Security<br />
Certificates<br />
Welding Skills<br />
Word Application Specialist<br />
For more information, contact the WCCC Continuing Education office at<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4107.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Special Professional Seminars<br />
Front Line Leadership<br />
Manufacturing Metrics Training<br />
Project Management Training for IT Projects<br />
Six Sigma<br />
Front Line Leadership for First-Line Supervisors<br />
This powerful program helps transform your supervisors and managers into leaders<br />
and coaches. Topics covered include how to build a winning team, how to manage<br />
conflict in the workplace and how to implement continuous improvement.<br />
Manufacturing Metrics Training<br />
Manufacturers focus on four critical performance areas—safety, quality, productivity<br />
and cost. Each area provides valuable performance indicators that should be<br />
tracked and measured. This workshop explains the importance of tracking manufacturing<br />
metrics, how to track metrics and how to use the collected data for continuous<br />
improvement.<br />
Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects<br />
The combination of business expectations and the fast pace of the Information<br />
Technology industry poses unique challenges for project managers on IT projects.<br />
Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects provides the basics for project<br />
managers by introducing essential project management concepts and methods of<br />
the IT professional.<br />
Project Scope & Risk Management<br />
IT Projects are some of the riskiest projects executed today. Defining "what you<br />
really need to do" is the toughest part of any project. That is why the project charter<br />
and scope statement are so important. Through discussion, workshops and<br />
real-world examples, you will learn how to create the tools you will need to manage<br />
projects effectively and implement strategies to minimize project risk.<br />
Introduction to Six Sigma for Executives<br />
This introductory course offers an excellent opportunity for executives to better<br />
understand the role Six Sigma can play in their strategic objectives, its applicability<br />
within manufacturing and service industries, and how their company can benefit<br />
from the financial savings and business improvements associated with Six<br />
Sigma.<br />
Introduction to Six Sigma for Non-executives<br />
This interactive hands-on workshop provides you with an introduction to the basic<br />
principles of Six Sigma. Learning from successful projects and tips on how to get<br />
started, you will understand this measurement based strategy that focuses on<br />
improvement and variation reduction.<br />
For more information or to request a complete brochure on<br />
Professional Development Courses, contact:<br />
Bob Connelly<br />
Director, Workforce and Economic Development<br />
724-925-5974<br />
Fax 724-925-4294<br />
connellyr@wccc.edu
Advanced Cardiac Life Support<br />
(ACLS)<br />
This AHA course is designed for healthcare<br />
providers capable of invasive techniques<br />
to evaluate and manage the first<br />
10 minutes of an adult ventricular fibrillation<br />
or ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT)<br />
arrest. This includes doctors, emergency<br />
physicians, nurses, paramedics, and Pre-<br />
Hospital Registered Nurses (PHRNs).<br />
Providers are expected to manage 10 core<br />
ACLS cases: a respiratory emergency, four<br />
types of cardiac arrest (simple VF/VT,<br />
complex VF/VT, PEA, and asystole), four<br />
types of pre-arrest emergencies (bradycardia,<br />
stable tachycardia, unstable tachycardia,<br />
and acute coronary syndromes), and<br />
stroke. Practical and written evaluations<br />
are required. Course is now approved for<br />
<strong>continuing</strong> <strong>education</strong> credit for respiratory<br />
therapists. A course card is awarded upon<br />
successful completion. MEDX 1800-01<br />
(EKG Interpretation Refresher) is a requisite<br />
for the full ACLS course. $66 tuition +<br />
$12 material fee + required textbooks,<br />
(review of textbooks prior to class is recommended),<br />
1.35 CEUs from WCCC, 13.5<br />
ConEd credits from PA DOH<br />
MEDX 0085-01 Saturday, November 3,<br />
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. &<br />
Sunday, November 4,<br />
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.<br />
PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
MAKE OUR COUNTRY SAFE<br />
WCCC offers a variety of Public Safety and Homeland Security<br />
programs and classes designed for firefighters, police officers,<br />
EMS and healthcare personnel and you. Enroll today and do your<br />
part to make our country a safer place for all.<br />
Emergency Medical Services Personnel<br />
American Heart Association (AHA) Courses<br />
The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge of and proficiency in<br />
CPR and has developed instructional material for this purpose. Although these CPR<br />
courses are not sponsored by any AHA component, some or all materials utilized by faculty<br />
or students may be AHA materials supplied on a cost basis. Any fees charged for these<br />
courses do not represent income to the AHA. The AHA now requires students to purchase<br />
the appropriate CPR textbook prior to class. Instructor manuals are also required for<br />
instructor classes and instructor renewals.<br />
NEW - Advanced Cardiac Life<br />
Support (ACLS) Instructor Course<br />
The ACLS Instructor course develops a student's<br />
proficiency in teaching an ACLS<br />
provider course. The instructor candidate<br />
will be able to use the American Heart<br />
Association video and lesson maps as well<br />
as be able to use the new testing materials<br />
to conduct skills testing. For successful<br />
completion of the course, the instructor<br />
candidates must attend the entire course,<br />
instruct a group on the team concept, successfully<br />
evaluate another student running<br />
a MegaCode while correctly using the skills<br />
testing checklist, and successfully evaluate<br />
another student. Students must have completed<br />
the AHA Core Instructor Course, be<br />
aligned with an AHA training center and<br />
have a current AHA ACLS provider status.<br />
Students must successfully complete the<br />
entire course to be eligible to be monitored<br />
as a new instructor. An instructor card will<br />
be issued only after successful monitoring.<br />
Scotty Ritenour, EMT-P, EMT-I, $29 tuition<br />
+ $10 material fee, 8 CEUs<br />
MEDX 0086-01 Saturday, October 13,<br />
9 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
For more information about<br />
classes for Emergency<br />
Medical Services Personnel,<br />
contact Becky Lauffer, coordinator/<br />
Emergency Medical<br />
Services & Health Care<br />
Continuing Education<br />
Programs,<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4082.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Basic Life Support for<br />
Healthcare Providers (BLS/HCP):<br />
Adult/Child/Infant<br />
This updated BLS for Healthcare<br />
Providers course follows the 2005 AHA<br />
Guidelines and teaches the skills of CPR<br />
for victims of all ages (including ventilation<br />
with a barrier device, a bag-mask<br />
device, and oxygen), use of an AED on<br />
adults and children, and relief of foreign<br />
body airway obstruction (FBAO) in responsive<br />
and non-responsive victims. The<br />
course is designed for healthcare providers<br />
either in or out of the hospital setting,<br />
such as physicians, nurses, paramedics,<br />
EMTs, respiratory therapists, physical and<br />
occupational therapists, physician assistants,<br />
etc. Written testing and hands-on<br />
skill performance are required. A course<br />
card is awarded upon successful completion.<br />
$24 tuition + $10 material fee +<br />
required text (review of textbook prior to<br />
class is recommended), .475 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1101-01 Wednesday,<br />
September 26,<br />
6-10:45 p.m.<br />
MEDX 1101-02 Saturday, October 20,<br />
9 a.m.-1:45 p.m.<br />
MEDX 1101-03 Monday, November 5,<br />
6-10:45 p.m.<br />
MEDX 1101-04 Tuesday, November 13,<br />
6-10:45 p.m.<br />
Basic Life Support for Healthcare<br />
Providers (BLS/HCP) – Renewal<br />
This is an updated BLS/CPR renewal<br />
course for the Healthcare Provider that follows<br />
the AHA 2005 Guidelines. Students<br />
will review the latest adult, child, and<br />
infant CPR skills for one and two rescuers;<br />
practice skill development and foreign-body<br />
airway obstructions; the integration of an<br />
AED into adult and pediatric CPR and rescue<br />
breathing using barrier devices and the<br />
bag-valve mask. Students taking this<br />
course must have been trained before June<br />
1, 2006 under current AHA guidelines.<br />
Written exam and skills evaluation<br />
required. $17 tuition + $10 material fee +<br />
required text (review of textbook prior to<br />
class is recommended), .35 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1106-01 Thursday, October 4,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
MEDX 1106-02 Wednesday, October 24,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
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AHA Core Instructor Course<br />
Required for all instructor courses in<br />
BLS, ACLS & PALS<br />
Instructors are the most valued part of our<br />
training network and are critical to the<br />
goal of improving patient outcomes.<br />
Because of this, the AHA is working to provide<br />
the tools and communication for<br />
instructors to maintain and improve the<br />
quality of their skills and knowledge. We<br />
also want to provide the best start for new<br />
instructors, by providing consistent training<br />
during their development. One major<br />
initiative toward this goal is the AHA Core<br />
Instructor Course – the concept of a single<br />
program that provides foundation information<br />
for all AHA instructor training. This<br />
core course is required of anyone who wishes<br />
to become an AHA instructor, be it for<br />
basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac<br />
life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced<br />
life support (PALS). This course provides<br />
all of the general <strong>education</strong> elements of<br />
AHA instructor training and needs to be<br />
completed only once. $22 tuition + $8 material<br />
fee + required text, .45 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1135-01 Wednesday, November 28,<br />
6-10:30 p.m.<br />
Basic Life Support/Health Care<br />
Provider (BLS/HCP) Instructor<br />
This course provides instructor candidates<br />
with the knowledge and skills necessary to<br />
teach Basic Life Support (BLS) courses for<br />
healthcare providers and lay rescuers. BLS<br />
instructors may teach the BLS for<br />
Healthcare Providers and Heartsaver (HS)<br />
level courses including HS CPR, HS AED,<br />
HS CPR in Schools, and CPR for Family<br />
and Friends. This course is aimed at persons<br />
who have completed the BLS for<br />
Healthcare Providers and the Core<br />
Instructor courses and who wish to teach<br />
the BLS courses. Discover how to effectively<br />
present lecture material, monitor and<br />
coach students, demonstrate accurate CPR<br />
skills for adult, child and infant patients,<br />
demonstrate manikin maintenance techniques,<br />
evaluate written and skill performance,<br />
maintain accurate records, and work<br />
with a Training Center (TC). Students<br />
must affiliate with a TC of their choice, be<br />
16 years old, have a current BLS for<br />
Healthcare Provider CPR card and purchase<br />
an instructor manual. Written testing,<br />
hands-on skill performance and practice<br />
lecture required. CPR instructor card<br />
is valid for two years. Instructors must<br />
teach four classes within two years to<br />
remain certified. $52 tuition + $10 material<br />
fee + required text (review of textbook prior<br />
to class is recommended), 1.2 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1140-01 2 Fridays & 1 Wednesday,<br />
November 30,<br />
December 5 & 7,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
Heartsaver CPR: Adult/Child/Infant<br />
This course is designed for all lay rescuers<br />
especially those expected to respond to<br />
workplace emergencies. It provides adult,<br />
child and infant CPR skills and foreignbody<br />
airway obstruction maneuvers. Learn<br />
how to increase survival from a sudden<br />
cardiac arrest in this interactive course<br />
designed for police, firefighters, security<br />
guards, daycare center personnel, and<br />
other workers. Written testing and handson<br />
skill performance required. A course<br />
card is awarded upon successful completion.<br />
$17 tuition + $8 material fee +<br />
required text, (review of textbook prior to<br />
class is recommended), .35 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1014-01 Tuesday, October 2,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
MEDX 1014-02 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
PA House Bill No. 2167 requires<br />
automatic external defibrillators in<br />
law enforcement vehicles, emergency<br />
service vehicles, fitness centers,<br />
public schools, nursing homes<br />
and senior centers. Ensure that<br />
your facility is in compliance.<br />
Heartsaver AED with Pediatric AED<br />
This Heartsaver AED course teaches CPR,<br />
AED use, relief of choking in adults and<br />
children, infant CPR and relief of choking,<br />
and use of barrier devices for all ages.<br />
$21 tuition + $8 material fee + required<br />
text, (review of textbook prior to class is<br />
recommended), .4 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1019-01 Monday, October 15,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Heartsaver First Aid<br />
An AHA course of basic first aid skills<br />
only, this course is designed for workers<br />
needing OSHA-compliant first aid, emergency<br />
responders and the general public.<br />
Includes rescuer safety, medical, injury<br />
and environmental emergencies. Wounds,<br />
bleeding, shock, stroke, seizures, allergic<br />
reactions, broken bones, sprains and<br />
bruises, choking, bites and stings, heat<br />
and cold emergencies and poisonings are<br />
covered. Heartsaver First Aid text<br />
required. Two-year certification awarded<br />
upon successful completion. $7 tuition +<br />
$5 material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3028-79 Monday, September 24,<br />
7-10 p.m. (Public Safety<br />
Training Center)<br />
PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
Heartsaver First Aid: Adult/Child<br />
AED & CPR & Infant CPR<br />
The AHA First Aid course incorporates<br />
basic first aid skills with adult CPR and<br />
automated external defibrillators (AEDs).<br />
It is designed for those in the workplace<br />
needing OSHA-compliant first aid and<br />
CPR training. The course includes instruction<br />
on rescuer safety, medical and injury<br />
emergencies, adult CPR and the AED, and<br />
environmental emergencies. Wounds,<br />
bleeding, shock, stroke, allergic reactions,<br />
joint and muscle injuries, choking, bites<br />
and stings, heat and cold emergencies, and<br />
poisonings are covered. The Heartsaver<br />
First Aid textbook is required. A course<br />
card is awarded upon successful completion.<br />
$39 tuition + $8 material fee +<br />
required text, (review of textbook prior to<br />
class is recommended), .8 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3029-01 Tuesday & Thursday,<br />
October 16 & 18,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid<br />
This course is specially designed to train<br />
those responsible for children's health.<br />
Provides information on how to manage<br />
illness and injuries in a child during the<br />
first few minutes of an emergency until<br />
professional help arrives. Includes four<br />
core modules: First Aid Basics, Injuries<br />
and Illnesses, Life-threatening<br />
Emergencies and the Chain of Survival.<br />
$42 tuition + $10 material fee + required<br />
text (review of textbook prior to class is<br />
recommended), .8 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3019-01 Saturday, September 29,<br />
8 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Emergency Medical Service<br />
Institute/PA Department of<br />
Health Courses<br />
EKG Interpretation Refresher<br />
For those healthcare professionals whose<br />
skills might be a little rusty, this course is<br />
being offered the Friday night before the<br />
full AHA ACLS course so that the two-day<br />
ACLS curriculum is not encumbered by<br />
having to relearn the skills that are<br />
required. Four hours will be dedicated to<br />
this class so the ACLS will run more<br />
smoothly. $21 tuition + $5 material fee +<br />
required text, .4 CEUs from WCCC, 3.5<br />
ConEd credits from PA DOH<br />
MEDX 1800-01 Friday, November 2,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
Emergency Medical Technician-<br />
Basic (EMT-B)<br />
This program adheres to the U.S.<br />
Department of Transportation’s National<br />
Standard Curriculum for Emergency<br />
Medical Technicians (EMTs). EMTs are<br />
trained to treat sick and injured patients<br />
using an assessment-based approach.<br />
Airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies,<br />
trauma, infants and children,<br />
operations and preparation are the modules<br />
of the revised curriculum. Also included<br />
are the state-mandated content areas<br />
that include AED, CPR, vehicle rescue<br />
tools, patient-assisted medications, and a<br />
programmed patient lab setting. Students<br />
must be at least 16 years old. Participants<br />
will be eligible for the state certification<br />
exam upon successful completion. $195<br />
tuition + $25 material fee + required text<br />
(review of textbook prior to class is recommended),<br />
14.4 CEUs. Course runs from<br />
September 2007 to January 2008. Call<br />
724-925-4082 for complete schedule.<br />
MEDX 1880-01 Tuesdays & Thursdays,<br />
6-10 p.m., &<br />
4 Saturdays,<br />
9 a.m.-5 p.m., starting<br />
September 25<br />
MEDX 1880-52 Mondays & Wednesdays,<br />
6-10 p.m., &<br />
3 Saturdays,<br />
8 a.m.-5 p.m., starting<br />
September 24, (Valley<br />
Health & Safety<br />
Training Center,<br />
Monessen)<br />
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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training<br />
(EVOC)<br />
The safe operation of emergency vehicles<br />
is crucial to arriving alive. Learn the<br />
importance of vehicle dynamics, driver<br />
selection criteria, preparing the vehicle,<br />
the PA Vehicle Code and safe operations.<br />
Includes behind-the-wheel practice in your<br />
vehicle. Must attend all sessions. PA DOH<br />
con ed credits applied for. Minimum age,<br />
18. John Rock, Lily Farquhar, $36 tuition<br />
PPRX 1752-79 Saturday & Sunday,<br />
October 6 & 7, 8 a.m.-<br />
4:30 p.m. (Public Safety<br />
Training Center)<br />
PPRX 1752-52 Monday & Wednesday,<br />
November 5 & 7,<br />
6-10 p.m. & Saturday,<br />
November 10,<br />
8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Valley<br />
Health & Safety<br />
Training Center,<br />
Monessen)<br />
International Trauma Life Support<br />
(ITLS)<br />
ITLS for paramedics and advanced EMS<br />
providers is a comprehensive course covering<br />
the skills necessary for rapid assessment,<br />
resuscitation, stabilization, and<br />
transportation of trauma patients. This<br />
course was created for the advanced EMT,<br />
EMT-Paramedic and trauma nurses<br />
(PHRN). The primary objectives of the<br />
course are to teach the correct sequence of<br />
evaluation of the techniques of resuscitation<br />
and packaging a patient. ITLS certification<br />
is for three years. 1.6 CEUs from<br />
WCCC, 16 ConEd credits from PA DOH.<br />
Roy Cox, Ph.D. Ed., $75 tuition + $10<br />
material fee + required text<br />
MEDX 6812-01 Saturday & Sunday,<br />
October 6 & 7,<br />
8 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
K-9 Medic<br />
This new course is designed to familiarize<br />
emergency service personnel on how to<br />
handle themselves around a Working<br />
Class dog. It will cover safety tips as well<br />
as safe solutions in the event a handler<br />
goes down and cannot control his or her<br />
dog. It is also designed to give paramedics,<br />
as well as EMTs, a basic overview to<br />
assist in the first aid and administering<br />
care for a traumatic incident involving a<br />
Working Class dog. Training will be provided<br />
in basic first aid and basic trauma<br />
care of the dog, K-9 CPR, IV administration,<br />
intubation, poisoning, and drug overdose.<br />
Harvey R. Bendix, D.V.M., $21<br />
tuition + $6 material fee, .4 CEU<br />
MEDX 0515-01 Thursday, October 25,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
All classes will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus unless stated otherwise.
Paramedic (EMT-P) – National<br />
Standard Curriculum Course<br />
This course is conducted under the latest<br />
guidelines of the PA DOH and follows the<br />
1998 National Standard Curriculum for<br />
EMT-Paramedic. It provides training in<br />
ACLS, PALS, and BTLS. If interested in<br />
registering for this course which begins in<br />
March, call 724-925-4082 to add your<br />
name to the mailing list.<br />
Water Rescue for the<br />
First Responder –<br />
NFPA-1670 Awareness Level<br />
This course is designed to meet the NFPA-<br />
1670 Awareness Level training. The program’s<br />
goal is to provide essential water<br />
safety information to the first responder.<br />
Critical program components include personal<br />
safety (how to properly don personal<br />
flotation devices – PFD), activation of the<br />
emergency response system, scene safety,<br />
hazard recognition and data gathering.<br />
Information regarding operation and technician<br />
level training programs is provided<br />
to introduce you to the many aspects of<br />
water rescue training. Scott Grahn and<br />
Patrick Shine, both water rescue instructor<br />
trainers, PA Fish and Boat<br />
Commission. $15 tuition, .3 CEUs<br />
PPRX 8702-01 Thursday, October 18,<br />
6-9 p.m. (Public Safety<br />
Training Center)<br />
PPRX 8702-02 Thursday, November 29,<br />
6-9 p.m. (Public Safety<br />
Training Center)<br />
Water Rescue &<br />
Emergency Response –<br />
NFPA-1670 Operations Level<br />
This course covers planning for water<br />
emergencies, dynamics of moving water,<br />
medical conditions, personal safety and<br />
fundamental rescue techniques (self-shore<br />
base rescue). The first class meets in a<br />
classroom at WCCC. The second class will<br />
be held at a nearby swimming pool and<br />
open water. Includes skill level testing and<br />
exam. This course is designed to meet<br />
NFPA-1670 Operation Level and is a prerequisite<br />
for all other training programs.<br />
Scott Grahn and Patrick Shine, both water<br />
rescue instructor trainers, PA Fish and<br />
Boat Commission. $175 tuition, 1.5 CEUs<br />
PPRX 8710-01 Saturday, October 20,<br />
8 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
(Youngwood)<br />
Sunday, October 21,<br />
8 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
(local swimming pool &<br />
open water)<br />
PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
Firefighter<br />
The following classes will be held at<br />
the state-of-the-art WCCC Public<br />
Safety Training Center (unless otherwise<br />
indicated), located in South<br />
Huntingdon Township, two miles<br />
from exit 49 (Smithton) of<br />
Interstate 70. The facility features a<br />
six-story tower with an attached<br />
2 1/2-story residential-style building<br />
that simulates industrial, commercial<br />
and residential structures. Also<br />
on site are a classroom/administration<br />
building, outdoor training<br />
props and water-supply pond.<br />
Contact David Hauger at<br />
724-872-2447 with any questions.<br />
Apparatus<br />
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training<br />
(EVOC)<br />
The safe operation of emergency vehicles<br />
is crucial to “arriving alive.” Learn the<br />
importance of vehicle dynamics, driver<br />
selection criteria, preparing the vehicle,<br />
the PA Vehicle Code and safe operations.<br />
Includes behind-the-wheel practice in your<br />
vehicle. Must attend all sessions. PA DOH<br />
con ed credits applied for. Minimum age,<br />
18. John Rock, $36 tuition, 1.6 CEUs<br />
PPRX 1752-79 Saturday & Sunday,<br />
October 6 & 7,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
PPRX 1752-52 Monday & Wednesday,<br />
November 5 & 7,<br />
6-10 p.m. & Saturday,<br />
November 10,<br />
8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Valley<br />
Health & Safety<br />
Training Center,<br />
Monessen)<br />
Pump Operations I (PUOP)<br />
Don’t just be a “lever puller!” Learn how<br />
to establish pump settings for a variety of<br />
hand line layouts. Basic pump construction<br />
and theory, hose and nozzle layouts,<br />
simple hydraulic formulas and hand rules,<br />
preventative maintenance and testing procedures<br />
are included. Turnout gear<br />
required. Minimum age, 18. Shaun<br />
Teacher, $27 tuition, 1.6 CEUs<br />
PPRX 6658-79 Monday & Wednesday,<br />
October 22 & 24,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m., &<br />
Sunday, October 28,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Command<br />
Company Officer I<br />
A course for every current or future officer.<br />
Company officers face daunting challenges:<br />
from firefighter safety on the fire<br />
ground to “refereeing” social conflicts in<br />
the fire station. The step from firefighter<br />
to officer is a big one; get some help with<br />
this course. Communications, organizational<br />
concepts, leadership, resources, personnel<br />
safety, fire investigations, training,<br />
incident command and tactics are covered.<br />
Don’t lead by the seat of your pants, discover<br />
some proven officership principles<br />
and tips to improve your command ability.<br />
Students may take the PA Fire Officer I<br />
certification exam upon successful completion.<br />
Minimum age, 18. Various instructors,<br />
$68 tuition + text, 4.0 CEUs<br />
PPRX 0880-79 3 Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
starting December 4,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m. &<br />
2 Saturdays,<br />
December 8 & 15,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
NEW - ICS 300: Intermediate ICS<br />
for Expanding Incidents<br />
Provides overall incident management<br />
skills rather than tactical expertise.<br />
Covers the implementation of the incident<br />
management process on Type 3 incidents,<br />
defines a Type 3 incident and develops an<br />
Incident Action Plan. Determining capabilities<br />
to match Incident complexity and<br />
how to add appropriate ICS positions to<br />
match the complexity of the incident will<br />
also be explored. The use of Incident<br />
Management Teams will be discussed.<br />
Includes student manual. Bill Sekora, $32<br />
tuition, 2.4 CEUs<br />
PPRX 3560-79 3 Mondays &<br />
Wednesdays starting<br />
December 3,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m.<br />
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Fire Suppression<br />
Engine Company Operations<br />
(ECOP)<br />
Everyone can benefit from more efficient<br />
engine company operations. Discover proper<br />
apparatus positioning, using attack<br />
lines offensively and defensively, backup<br />
lines, search and rescue techniques and<br />
water supply solutions. Turnout gear and<br />
SCBA required. Student should have completed<br />
Essentials or Fundamentals of<br />
Firefighting or have a minimum of five<br />
years of fire ground experience. James<br />
Annas, $27 tuition, 1.6 CEUs<br />
PPRX 1756-79 Tuesday & Thursday,<br />
November 6 & 8,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m. &<br />
Sunday, November 11,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
Essentials of Firefighting and<br />
Emergency Response<br />
Essentials of Firefighting is offered as<br />
four courses totaling 166 hours. If you just<br />
want to be a driver/operator, then take the<br />
first two courses. If you want to help on the<br />
fire ground but don’t what to go inside,<br />
take the first three courses. If you want to<br />
do interior fire suppression, then you need<br />
all four.<br />
WCCC is offering the four courses beginning<br />
September 4 and ending November<br />
20. The textbook: Firefighter's Handbook,<br />
Thomson/Delmar Learning, Skill Sheets<br />
manual and Study Guide are required for<br />
each course. A FREE textbook (a $60<br />
value) will be offered to the first 20 registered<br />
students! You must purchase the skill<br />
sheets and study guide separately.<br />
Certificates are awarded at the successful<br />
completion of each course. Junior firefighters<br />
may attend the first three courses.<br />
Minimum age for the final class, Interior<br />
Firefighter, is 18 by the first session.<br />
Limit 28.<br />
Introduction to the Fire Service<br />
(ELIS)<br />
This is the first in a series of four classes<br />
for entry level firefighters. An overview of<br />
the fire service, fire service organizational<br />
principles, firefighter health and safety,<br />
personal protective equipment and terrorism<br />
awareness are covered. You must provide<br />
a full set of turnout gear, notebook,<br />
pen/pencil. Satisfactory completion of a<br />
written exam required to receive a certificate.<br />
Junior firefighters may attend. David<br />
Hauger, $19 tuition, 1.6 CEUs<br />
PPRX 3700-79 Tuesday & Thursday,<br />
September 4 & 6,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m. &<br />
Saturday, September 8,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fireground Support (ELFG)<br />
The class is geared to support personnel<br />
including driver/operators. Fire behavior<br />
and portable extinguishers, water supplies,<br />
fire hose and appliances, rope, knots and<br />
hitches and hazardous materials are covered.<br />
You must provide a full set of turnout<br />
gear, notebook and pen/pencil. Satisfactory<br />
completion of a written exam required to<br />
receive a certificate. Junior firefighters may<br />
attend. Introduction to the Fire Service<br />
(ELIS) is a prerequisite. Allen Clark, Jr.,<br />
$55 tuition + $10 lab fee, 4.8 CEUs<br />
PPRX 2176-79 3 Tuesdays & Thursdays,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m., &<br />
3 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-<br />
4:30 p.m. starting<br />
September 11<br />
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)<br />
The class is designed for those firefighters<br />
that don't want to enter burning structures<br />
with SCBA. Building construction,<br />
ladders, communications, fire detection<br />
and suppression systems, forcible entry<br />
and fire prevention covered. You must provide<br />
a full set of turnout gear, notebook<br />
and pen/pencil. Satisfactory completion of<br />
a written exam required to receive a certificate.<br />
Junior firefighters may attend.<br />
Fireground Support (ELFG) is a prerequisite.<br />
Kris Cattau, $48 tuition, 4.2 CEUs<br />
PPRX 1800-79 3 Mondays &<br />
Wednesdays starting<br />
October 1,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m. &<br />
2 Saturdays, October 6<br />
& 13, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.<br />
Interior Firefighter (ELIF)<br />
The final class for entry level firefighters<br />
is for those persons that want to do live,<br />
interior fire suppression with SCBA. Selfcontained<br />
breathing apparatus, nozzles<br />
and fire streams, rescue, ventilation, fire<br />
suppression, salvage and overhaul, firefighter<br />
survival and a live fire exercise are<br />
included. You must provide turnout gear,<br />
SCBA, notebook and pen/pencil.<br />
Satisfactory completion of a written exam<br />
required to receive a certificate. You must<br />
be 18 by first class. Exterior Firefighter<br />
(ELEF) is a prerequisite. Allen Clark, Jr.,<br />
$68 tuition + $10 lab fee, 6.0 CEUs<br />
PPRX 3660-79 Meets: October 23, 25, 27<br />
& 30 and November 1,<br />
6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, &<br />
20. Tuesdays &<br />
Thursdays,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m. and<br />
Saturdays,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
Firefighter I<br />
Certification Testing<br />
October 19 & 20, 2007<br />
WCCC is a certified PA Firefighter test<br />
site. The next Firefighter I test is on<br />
October 19 (written) and 20 (practical<br />
skills). If you would like an application<br />
form, call Dave Hauger at 724-872-2447.<br />
The application deadline is October 3,<br />
2007.<br />
Firefighter I Skills Prep (FFCP)<br />
This refresher course is for all experienced<br />
firefighters wanting to update or reinforce<br />
“rusty” skills or prepare for the next<br />
Firefighter I certification test. You should<br />
have previously completed an Essentials<br />
of Firefighting course or comparable entry<br />
level training. Advancing hose lines, raising<br />
ladders, folding salvage covers, working<br />
with SCBA, tying knots and hitches<br />
and rescuing victims are some of the skills<br />
that will be reviewed and practiced.<br />
Trained evaluators will lead the course.<br />
You must bring full turnout gear, SCBA,<br />
spare cylinder, PASS device and 10 ft. of<br />
rope to all classes. Come prepared to<br />
refresh your skills in this intensive course.<br />
Bring PPE and SCBA to first class. Limit<br />
24. Kris Cattau, $36 tuition, 3.2 CEUs<br />
PPRX 2170-79 2 Mondays &<br />
Wednesdays,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m., &<br />
2 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-<br />
4:30 p.m., starting<br />
September 10<br />
Recognizing & Identifying<br />
Hazardous Materials (RIHM)<br />
Every emergency responder needs this<br />
course according to federal regulation 29<br />
CFR 1910.120. Learn how to effectively<br />
identify a variety of hazardous materials<br />
in your community at both fixed installations<br />
and in transit. Use of the Emergency<br />
Response Guidebook is included. Cost<br />
includes student manual. PA DOH con. ed.<br />
credits applied for. , $7 tuition, .4 CEUs<br />
PPRX 3175-79 Wednesday,<br />
September 26,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m.<br />
For more information about<br />
Firefighter classes, contact<br />
David Hauger, coordinator/<br />
Public Safety Training Center,<br />
724-872-2447.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Structural Firefighting: Burn<br />
Session (SBS)<br />
This course exposes the student to live<br />
firefighting scenarios using the state-ofthe<br />
art natural gas fired simulator.<br />
Review SCBA procedures, accountability<br />
measures, hose line and ladder techniques<br />
and safety procedures. Turnout gear and<br />
SCBA required. Student should have completed<br />
Essentials or Fundamentals of<br />
Firefighting or have a minimum of five<br />
years of fire ground experience. Minimum<br />
age, 18. Limit 25. James Bittner, $36<br />
tuition + $10 lab fee, 1.6 CEUs<br />
PPRX 7703-79 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
starting October 2,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m.<br />
Truck Company Operations (TRCO)<br />
Basic truck company duties including hand<br />
and power tool operation, search and rescue<br />
and ventilation techniques are presented.<br />
Working with the engine company is<br />
also provided. Even if you don’t have an<br />
aerial, this class will provide valuable fire<br />
ground information. Turnout gear and<br />
SCBA required. You should have completed<br />
Essentials or Fundamentals of Firefighting<br />
or have a minimum of five years of fire<br />
ground experience. Minimum age: 18. Tom<br />
Bonura, $27 tuition, 1.6 CEUs<br />
PPRX 8105-79 Saturday & Sunday,<br />
September 29 & 30,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
Support Operations<br />
Educational Methodology for Local<br />
Level Instructors (EMLL)<br />
Learn to become an emergency services<br />
instructor. This is a must course if you<br />
want to become a PA State Fire Academy<br />
field instructor. Presents the theory and<br />
practical concepts of adult <strong>education</strong> to<br />
teach others. The theories of adult learning,<br />
instructor attributes and ethics, class environment,<br />
instructor demeanor, writing<br />
effective learning objectives, selection and<br />
preparation of course materials including<br />
lesson plans and support materials and the<br />
Fire Service Instructor I certification examination<br />
provided. Must have a minimum of<br />
five years of emergency experience, be at<br />
least 23 years old and provide the text: Fire<br />
and Emergency Services Instructor,<br />
Seventh edition. Limit 20. Monica Shields,<br />
$45 tuition + text, 4.0 CEUs<br />
PPRX 1600-79 4 Mondays &<br />
Wednesdays starting<br />
November 5,<br />
6:30-10:30 p.m., &<br />
Saturday, December 1,<br />
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />
(no class November 21<br />
or December 3)<br />
PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
Heartsaver CPR Adult,<br />
Child & Infant<br />
An American Heart Association course<br />
covering adult, child and infant CPR.<br />
Recognize sudden cardiac arrest, choking<br />
signs and how to perform CPR and airway<br />
maneuvers on adult and pediatric<br />
patients. Two-year certification card upon<br />
successful completion. Purchase and<br />
review the text, Heartsaver CPR Student<br />
Workbook, before class. $17 tuition + $8<br />
material fee, .35 CEUs<br />
MEDX 1014-01 Tuesday, October 2,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
(Youngwood Campus)<br />
MEDX 1014-02 Wednesday, October 10,<br />
6-9:30 p.m.<br />
(Youngwood Campus)<br />
Heartsaver First Aid<br />
An American Heart Association course of<br />
basic first aid skills only. Satisfies the first<br />
aid requirement for Firefighter I [CPR<br />
also required, see class above]. For workers<br />
needing OSHA-compliant first aid<br />
training, emergency first responders and<br />
the general public. Includes: rescuer safety,<br />
medical and injury emergencies and<br />
environmental emergencies. Wounds,<br />
bleeding, shock, stroke, seizures, allergic<br />
reactions, broken bones, sprains and<br />
bruises, choking, bites and stings, heat<br />
and cold emergencies and poisonings are<br />
covered. Review Heartsaver First Aid text<br />
before class. David Hauger, $7 tuition + $5<br />
material fee, .3 CEUs<br />
MEDX 3028-79 Monday, September 24,<br />
7-10 p.m.<br />
WCCC<br />
Municipal Police Officers’<br />
Training Academy<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4112<br />
Call to have your name added to the<br />
mailing list for classes beginning<br />
January 2008.<br />
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Law Enforcement<br />
NEW - Auto Theft Prevention for<br />
the Patrol Officer: Investigation &<br />
Identification<br />
This is the first in a series of 6 law enforcement<br />
training programs which are offered<br />
for free to law enforcement agencies. The<br />
series is targeted to the professional police<br />
officer and is not given to civilian personnel;<br />
due to confidentiality reasons of the<br />
material presented. Joe Datesman, no<br />
tuition, $5 material fee, .8 CEUs<br />
LAWX 0015-01 Monday, November 12,<br />
8 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
NEW - Emergency Vehicle Operators<br />
Course for Police Officers<br />
The main purposes for all law enforcement<br />
training are safety and liability. Vehicular<br />
crashes are not always accidents but are<br />
unavoidable occurrences. The skills<br />
required to operate a vehicle under emergency<br />
conditions are both perishable and<br />
diminishing skills. A good drivers’ training<br />
program benefits not only the officer but<br />
also the department and municipality in<br />
terms of “vicarious liability” and liability<br />
from “deliberate indifference.” It will reduce<br />
the number of vehicle crashes and the possibility<br />
of lawsuits in addition to ensuring<br />
officer and community safety. This 40-hour<br />
EVOC Course trains officers for sudden<br />
changes in human behavior caused by a<br />
shift from a routine day to sheer terror or<br />
excitement in mere seconds. PA State<br />
Trooper, James Gregg, and Jeannette Police<br />
Dept. Officer, Albert Rivardo, no tuition.<br />
MPOETC non-mandatory training grant<br />
applied for.<br />
LAWC 1850-01 Monday through Friday,<br />
October 29-November 2<br />
Monday, Tuesday, &<br />
Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
(Youngwood)<br />
Wednesday & Thursday,<br />
12-9 p.m. (Twin Rivers<br />
COG Driving Range,<br />
300 Lebanon Church<br />
Road, West Mifflin, PA)<br />
PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
Field Training Officer<br />
This course is designed for the new Field<br />
Training Officer (FTO), the FTO who has<br />
not attended formal training, shift supervisors,<br />
patrol managers, agency training<br />
officers and the FTO Program administrator.<br />
Legally defendable standardized evaluation<br />
procedures will be instructed<br />
through discussion and practical exercises.<br />
You will learn about the FTO program<br />
structure, how to modify it, key elements<br />
and documentation. Remedial training<br />
action plans will be developed to address<br />
employee performance deficiencies.<br />
Roles of the shift supervisor will be identified<br />
and you will be given the information<br />
you will need to create an FTO program<br />
from scratch or to make valuable improvements<br />
to an existing program. This is a<br />
24-hour certificate non-mandatory grant<br />
program sponsored by the Borough of<br />
Rostraver and the Rostraver Police<br />
Department. The course is taught by<br />
MPOETC certified instructors. Applicants<br />
for this course must be sworn law enforcement<br />
officers. No tuition, 2.4 CEUs<br />
LAWC 1905-01 Tuesday through<br />
Thursday,<br />
September 25-27,<br />
8 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
NEW - Firearms – Skill Level Course<br />
This is a basic practice course not sponsored<br />
by any police department. It is<br />
designed to allow certified officers extra<br />
time to practice shooting under various<br />
conditions and environments. It is also<br />
designed to practice staying alive while<br />
combating the bad guys who practice all of<br />
the time so we can lessen their advantage.<br />
Don’t fail to train as often as you are<br />
given the opportunity. $10 tuition and $10<br />
material fee, .4 CEUs<br />
LAWX 2035-83 Friday, October 12,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
LAWX 2035-84 Saturday, October 13,<br />
8 a.m.-noon<br />
LAWX 2035-85 Saturday, October 13,<br />
1-5 p.m.<br />
LAWX 2035-86 Sunday, October 14,<br />
8 a.m.-noon<br />
LAWX 2035-87 Sunday, October 14,<br />
1-5 p.m.<br />
LAWX 2035-88 Friday, November 2,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
LAWX 2035-89 Saturday, November 3,<br />
8 a.m.-noon<br />
LAWX 2035-90 Saturday, November 3,<br />
1-5 p.m.<br />
LAWX 2035-91 Sunday, November 4,<br />
8 a.m.-noon<br />
LAWX 2035-92 Sunday, November 4,<br />
1-5 p.m.<br />
(All classes are held at the Public Safety<br />
Training Center Firearms Range in<br />
Smithton)<br />
Call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204<br />
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Handguns – Home Safety and<br />
Personal Protection<br />
Applicable “use of force” issues and information,<br />
self protections tips, knowledge of<br />
civil liability issues, and information on<br />
various gun permits are the focus of this<br />
course. It will also provide the student<br />
with four hours of hands-on range time.<br />
Don Hess, Chief, Borough of Blairsville<br />
Police Dept., $35 tuition + $20 material<br />
fee for the range, 1.2 CEUs<br />
LAWX 2050-01 Tuesday & Thursday,<br />
October 2 & 4,<br />
6-10 p.m. (Youngwood)<br />
& Saturday, October 6,<br />
8 a.m.-noon (Public<br />
Safety Training Center-<br />
Firearms Range)<br />
Lethal Weapons (Act 235 for job<br />
related requirement)<br />
This course covers legal authority; constitutional<br />
restrictions; principals of justification;<br />
PA Crimes Code; limited authority;<br />
incident investigation; testifying in court;<br />
academic examination; armed and<br />
unarmed defense; introduction to<br />
firearms; and firearms range. Begin the<br />
process by applying to the state online at<br />
the following web address:<br />
http://www.lethalweapons.state.pa.us/leth<br />
alweapons/site/default.asp. Application<br />
with the state is $74, which includes a $50<br />
application fee and a $24 FBI fingerprint<br />
check. Physical, eye and psychological<br />
exams are also required. After successful<br />
completion of the course an additional $30<br />
certification fee is payable to the state.<br />
State application must be completed prior<br />
to registration. Call WCCC at 1-800-262-<br />
2103, ext. 4112 for a complete schedule &<br />
application packet. $210 tuition + $25<br />
material fee, 4 CEUs<br />
LAWX 0021-01 September 17-October 6<br />
2 Mondays &<br />
3 Wednesdays,<br />
6-10 p.m. (Youngwood)<br />
3 Saturdays,<br />
9 a.m.-5 p.m., &<br />
1 Sunday, 1-5 p.m.,<br />
(PSTC Firearms Range)<br />
For more information about<br />
Law Enforcement classes,<br />
contact Susan Bortz,<br />
coordinator/Municipal Police<br />
and Homeland Security<br />
Programs,<br />
1-800-262-2103, ext. 4298.<br />
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Lethal Weapons Renewal<br />
This course is a review of legal authority;<br />
constitutional restrictions; principals of<br />
justification; PA Crimes Code; limited<br />
authority; incident investigation; testifying<br />
in court; armed and unarmed defense;<br />
and firearms range. Begin the process by<br />
applying to the state online at<br />
http://www.lethalweapons.state.pa.us/leth<br />
alweapons/site/default.asp. Renewal application<br />
requires a $30 renewal fee payable<br />
to the state. Call WCCC at 1-800-262-<br />
2103, ext. 4112 for a complete schedule<br />
and application packet. $70 tuition + $25<br />
material fee, .9 CEUs<br />
LAWX 0070-79 Saturday, September 22,<br />
1-5 p.m. (Public Safety<br />
Training Center<br />
Classroom)<br />
Sunday, September 23,<br />
8 a.m.-1 p.m. (Public<br />
Safety Training Center<br />
Firearms Range)<br />
Patrol Rifle<br />
This 12-hour course is an introduction to<br />
training students in the use of rifles/carbines<br />
suitable for law enforcement.<br />
Tactical use of the weapon is stressed<br />
throughout the program, as is the judicious<br />
use of deadly force at close to intermediate<br />
ranges. This program is designed<br />
for police, corrections, and security operations.<br />
(Official work certification required<br />
for admission to class.) John Kaminsky,<br />
$40 tuition + $15 material fee, 1.2 CEUs<br />
LAWX 6401-79 Friday, September 14,<br />
6-10 p.m., & Saturday,<br />
September 15,<br />
2-10 p.m. (Public Safety<br />
Training Center)
PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
Act 180 – Mandatory In-Service Classes for<br />
Certified Police Officers<br />
The 2008 mandatory, in-service program requires all municipal police officers<br />
to complete 12 hours of classroom instruction, exclusive of administrative<br />
and examination time. There are four classes scheduled this year. The<br />
Legal Updates class is mandatory. Officers must take at least 12 hours of<br />
instruction, not necessarily at the same time or location. Locations and<br />
dates follow the course descriptions.<br />
NEW - Legal Update<br />
(Three-Hour Required) 08–201<br />
This is a three-hour mandatory In-Service<br />
Training Program required course that covers<br />
legal issues affecting municipal police<br />
officers throughout the Commonwealth.<br />
This course, a staple in the MIST curriculum,<br />
will cover new criminal and traffic<br />
laws, rules of criminal procedure updates,<br />
and changes in other statutes related to<br />
law enforcement. The 2008 course will also<br />
address landmark United States Supreme<br />
Court opinions and key Pennsylvania court<br />
decisions regarding search and seizure as<br />
well as other pertinent criminal and traffic<br />
case law.<br />
NEW - Radical Islam:<br />
A Law Enforcement Primer<br />
(Three-Hour Required) 08–202<br />
Topical Areas: This course would provide<br />
an overview of the factors and issues<br />
related to a radical view of Islam such as:<br />
the differences between mainstream Islam<br />
and its radical fringes; the principles, justification,<br />
and concepts of radical Islam<br />
and what they mean to the police officer;<br />
the concepts of Jihad and martyrdom and<br />
their implications for law enforcement<br />
activities; detecting logistical, financial,<br />
and material support for Jihadist activities;<br />
recognizing potentially threatening<br />
activities in the community; recognizing<br />
groups following a radical philosophy.<br />
NEW - Street Encounters-<br />
Investigatory Detention &<br />
Warrantless Searches (Three-Hour<br />
Elective) 08–327<br />
A scenario-based block of instruction<br />
aimed at the officer on the street. Legal<br />
concepts that will be addressed include:<br />
reasonable suspicion, probable cause,<br />
“Terry” stops, car stops, investigatory<br />
detention vs. arrest, and exceptions to<br />
search warrant requirements. The scenario<br />
based training will be based on<br />
video clips depicting common street<br />
encounters and allow student/instructor<br />
interaction which will reinforce an officer’s<br />
knowledge of the topic and allow for officer<br />
input and discussion while adhering to<br />
pertinent case holdings.<br />
NEW - Games Criminals Play:<br />
Unusual Weapons & Concealment<br />
(Three-Hour Elective) 08–328<br />
Criminals can be quite innovative in their<br />
attempts to conceal their illegal activities<br />
and evade detection and arrest from law<br />
enforcement. They routinely have secret<br />
compartments built into their attire, vehicles<br />
and homes to hold weapons, contraband<br />
and currency. This course is designed<br />
to both inform law enforcement officers of<br />
the items that are available to suspects<br />
that pose a risk to officer safety, as well as<br />
to advise them of the creativity of suspects.<br />
It is imperative that we learn and<br />
adapt to their new tricks and techniques<br />
that endanger the police officers across<br />
the Commonwealth. This course will focus<br />
on officer safety issues and examine tricks<br />
and techniques that criminals use.<br />
See next page for locations and dates for<br />
MPOETC in-service Classes.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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ACT 180 Mandatory In-Service Classes – MPOETC<br />
Ligonier Town Hall, 120 E. Main St., Ligonier, PA<br />
Legal Updates 08/SG LAWG 4901-63 Thursday, January 3, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Radical Islam 08/SG LAWG 7551-63 Thursday, January 3, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Street Encounters 08/SG LAWG 7850-63 Friday, January 4, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Games Criminals Play 08/SG LAWG 2250-63 Friday, January 4, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
WCCC, Business & Industry Center, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA<br />
Legal Updates 08/SG LAWG 4901-01 Tuesday, January 8, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Radical Islam 08/SG LAWG 7551-01 Tuesday, January 8, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Street Encounters 08/SG LAWG 7850-01 Wednesday, January 9, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Games Criminals Play 08/SG LAWG 2250-01 Wednesday, January 9, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
WCCC, Alle-Kiski Center, 899 East Hill Road, New Kensington, PA<br />
Legal Updates 08/SG LAWG 4901-30 Tuesday, January 15, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Radical Islam 08/SG LAWG 7551-30 Tuesday, January 15, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Street Encounters 08/SG LAWG 7850-30 Wednesday, January 16, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Games Criminals Play 08/SG LAWG 2250-30 Wednesday, January 16, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Blairsville Borough Fire Department, 51 W. Campbell Street, Blairsville, PA<br />
Legal Updates 08/SG LAWG 4901-66 Tuesday, January 22, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Radical Islam 08/SG LAWG 7551-66 Tuesday, January 22, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Street Encounters 08/SG LAWG 7850-66 Wednesday, January 23, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Games Criminals Play 08/SG LAWG 2250-66 Wednesday, January 23, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Rostraver Municipal Building, 202 Port Royal Road, Belle Vernon, PA<br />
Legal Updates 08/SG LAWG 4901-74 Tuesday, January 29, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Radical Islam 08/SG LAWG 7551-74 Tuesday, January 29, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Street Encounters 08/SG LAWG 7850-74 Wednesday, January 30, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Games Criminals Play 08/SG LAWG 2250-74 Wednesday, January 30, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Vandergrift Elementary School, 420 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift, PA<br />
Legal Updates 08/SG LAWG 4901-35 Wednesday, February 6, 6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Radical Islam 08/SG LAWG 7551-35 Thursday, February 7, 6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Street Encounters 08/SG LAWG 7850-35 Tuesday, February 12, 6-9:30 p.m.<br />
Games Criminals Play 08/SG LAWG 2250-35 Wednesday, February 13, 6-9:30 p.m.<br />
WCCC, Business & Industry Center, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA<br />
Legal Updates 08/SG LAWG 4901-02 Tuesday, February 19, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Radical Islam 08/SG LAWG 7551-02 Tuesday, February 19, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Street Encounters 08/SG LAWG 7850-02 Wednesday, February 20, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Games Criminals Play 08/SG LAWG 2250-02 Wednesday, February 20, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
North Huntingdon Town House, 11279 Center Highway, North Huntingdon, PA<br />
Legal Updates 08/SG LAWG 4901-72 Wednesday, February 27, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Radical Islam 08/SG LAWG 7551-72 Wednesday, February 27, 12:30-4 p.m.<br />
Street Encounters 08/SG LAWG 7850-72 Thursday, February 28, 8-11:30 a.m.<br />
Games Criminals Play 08/SG LAWG 2250-72 Thursday, February 28, 12:30-4 p.m.
NEW - Basic Incident Command<br />
System-Classroom (ICS 200)<br />
ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to<br />
operate efficiently during an incident or<br />
event within the Incident Command<br />
System (ICS). ICS 200 provides training on<br />
resources for personnel who are likely to<br />
assume a supervisory position within the<br />
ICS. The units that comprise ICS 200<br />
include the following: course overview,<br />
leadership and management, delegation of<br />
authority & management by objectives,<br />
functional areas and positions, briefings,<br />
organizational flexibility, transfer of command<br />
and course summary. Allen Clark,<br />
No tuition, 1.6 CEUs<br />
HLSX 0201-01 2 Saturdays starting<br />
September 29,<br />
8 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
NEW - Incident Response to<br />
Terrorist Bombings<br />
This course is directed at providing awareness<br />
level training for first responders to<br />
enable them to recognize, avoid, isolate,<br />
and notify the proper authorities in the<br />
event of a terrorism incident involving<br />
energetic materials. The course is comprised<br />
of a power point presentation<br />
embedded with videos designed to familiarize<br />
participants with commercial and<br />
military explosives, improvised explosive<br />
devices, and appropriate response procedures<br />
at the awareness level. Fred W.<br />
Siekkinen, DEP, $15 tuition, .4 CEUs<br />
HLSX 0210-01 Saturday, October 13,<br />
8-noon<br />
HLSX 0210-02 Wednesday, November 7,<br />
6-10 p.m.<br />
HLSX 0210-03 Saturday, January 12,<br />
8-noon (08/SG)<br />
NEW - Intermediate Incident<br />
Command System (ICS 300)<br />
All mid-level management<br />
federal/state/local/tribal/private sector and<br />
nongovernmental personnel should take<br />
ICS 300 including those serving as command<br />
staff, section chiefs, strike team leaders,<br />
task force leaders, unit leaders, division/group<br />
supervisors, branch directors,<br />
and multi-agency coordination<br />
system/emergency operations center staff.<br />
Kim Houser, No tuition, 2.4 CEUs<br />
HLSX 0300-45 6 Thursdays starting<br />
August 30, 6-10 p.m.<br />
(Greensburg Hose Co. #7,<br />
625 E. Pittsburgh St.,<br />
Greensburg, PA)<br />
HOMELAND SECURITY<br />
Homeland Security &<br />
Environmental<br />
Technology Online<br />
Courses<br />
What is ET Online?<br />
These courses in Homeland Security, environmental<br />
technology and hazardous<br />
materials consist of an online text, interactive<br />
exercises, self-grading quizzes, final<br />
exam and as needed, hands-on training.<br />
ET Online is offered through members of<br />
the <strong>Community</strong> and <strong>College</strong> Consortium<br />
for Health and Safety Training around the<br />
nation and is different from<br />
“Education2Go.” The curriculum is<br />
authored and sponsored by the Hazardous<br />
Materials Training and Research Institute<br />
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ET Online is sponsored<br />
in part by the Fund for the<br />
Improvement of Postsecondary Education<br />
and the U. S. Department of Education.<br />
What can you expect as a new<br />
student?<br />
To participate, you must have Windows<br />
98, Windows ME or Windows XP and have<br />
Internet access (high speed connection is<br />
preferable). To get a feel for the material,<br />
prospective students may “test-drive” part<br />
of one of the classes at www.et-online.org<br />
and follow the “Sample Courses” route to<br />
any one of the sample courses listed.<br />
When you realize how easy this is, call<br />
the WCCC Registration Center at<br />
1-800-262-2103 extension 4204 and<br />
give the course code listed for the<br />
desired course. You will then be sent an<br />
alphanumeric ID and then you’re ready to<br />
begin. After the course is completed you<br />
will receive a certificate. You may start<br />
an online course anytime after<br />
September 24 but you must complete<br />
it by December 31, 2007. The following<br />
are topic areas offered. For<br />
complete course descriptions and<br />
fees, check out wccc.edu/homeland<br />
Online Homeland Security and<br />
Environmental Technology Courses<br />
appear on the following pages.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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HOMELAND SECURITY<br />
Agricultural & Farm Workers<br />
Participants may earn individual certificates or complete any four courses for a<br />
certificate in Agroterrorism.<br />
What is agroterrorism? Agroterrorism is the use or threatened use of biological, chemical<br />
or radiological agents against any component of agriculture. Agroterrorism can adversely<br />
impact the U.S. food and agriculture economy. These courses are designed for agriculture<br />
and feed producers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, veterinarians, emergency medical<br />
services personnel, emergency management personnel, public health officials, public<br />
works personnel, livestock producers/groups, elected officials, and local officials.<br />
Agricultural Agents Threat & Response HLSX 1802-W1<br />
Biological Agents of Terrorism HLSX 1801-W1<br />
Botulism/Food-borne Threat & Response HLSX 1803-W1<br />
Perspectives on Terrorism HLSX 1901-W1<br />
Worker Safety for Disaster Response HLSX 1902-W1<br />
Emergency Managers & Responders<br />
Individual certificates will be issued by the Federal Emergency Management<br />
Administration (FEMA).<br />
ICS 100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System HLSX 0100-W1<br />
ICS 200 – ICS for Single Resources & Initial Actions HLSX 0200-W1<br />
Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools (ICS 362) HLSX 0362-W1<br />
Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP–ICS 546) HLSX 0546-W1<br />
National Incident Management System (NIMS 700) HLSX 0700-W1<br />
Introduction to the National Response Plan (NRP-800) HLSX 0800-W1<br />
Hazardous Materials Workers<br />
Individual certificate courses<br />
Hazwoper HLSX 2001-W1<br />
Hazwoper – Moderate Risk HLSX 2002-W1<br />
Hazwoper Refresher HLSX 2003-W1<br />
Hazard Communication (HazCom/Right-to-Know) HLSX 2004-W1<br />
Introduction to Mass Fatalities HLSX 1903-W1<br />
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation HLSX 2005-W1<br />
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Awareness Safety Course HLSX 2006-W1<br />
Healthcare Workers<br />
Complete any four courses for a certificate in Homeland Security for Healthcare<br />
Workers.<br />
Agricultural Agents Threat & Response HLSX 1802-W1<br />
Anthrax Threat & Response HLSX 2101-W1<br />
Botulism/Food-borne Threat & Response HLSX 1803-W1<br />
Smallpox Threat & Response HLSX 2103-W1<br />
Tularemia/Plague Threat & Response HLSX 2104-W1<br />
Worker Safety for Disaster Response HLSX 1902-W1<br />
Terrorism Agent Control Technology (TACT) Certificate<br />
All courses are required to earn a certificate in terrorism response.<br />
These courses are designed for personnel in the following industries: agriculture and food<br />
industry, science and industry, emergency management, security and law enforcement,<br />
military science, environmental management, and public service. Take one TACT course or<br />
take them all and earn your certification. Students preparing for careers and professionals<br />
alike will gain the necessary skills to respond to deliberate disasters.<br />
Perspectives on Terrorism HLSX 1901-W1<br />
Biological Agents of Terrorism HLSX 1801-W1<br />
Emergency Response to Terrorism HLSX 2204-W1
HOMELAND SECURITY<br />
Municipal Workers<br />
Certificates will be issued for individual courses or aggregate courses.<br />
Basic Water Treatment – Intro (Water Sources & Treatment ETCX 0102-W1<br />
Basic Water Treatment – Coagulation and Flocculation ETCX 0103-W1<br />
Basic Water Treatment – Disinfection ETCX 0104-W1<br />
Basic Water Treatment – Filtration ETCX 0105-W1<br />
Basic Water Treatment – Fluoridation ETCX 0106-W1<br />
Basic Water Treatment – Iron & Manganese ETCX 0107-W1<br />
Basic Water Treatment – Quality ETCX 0108-W1<br />
Basic Water Treatment – Sedimentation ETCX 0109-W1<br />
Water Treatment I ETCX 0101-W1<br />
Water Treatment II ETCX 0110-W1<br />
Water Analysis ETCX 0130-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems ETCX 0150-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems – Distribution Facilities ETCX 0151-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems – Storage Systems ETCX 0152-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems – System Disinfection ETCX 0153-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems – System Ops & Maintenance ETCX 0154-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems – System Safety ETCX 0155-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems – Valves, Mains, Meters, O&M ETCX 0156-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems – Water Mains ETCX 0157-W1<br />
Water Distribution Systems – Water Quality ETCX 0158-W1<br />
Basic Wastewater Treatment – Disinfection & Chlorination ETCX 0202-W1<br />
Basic Wastewater Treatment – Fixed Film Processes ETCX 0203-W1<br />
Basic Wastewater Treatment – Pollution Control ETCX 0204-W1<br />
Basic Wastewater Treatment – Pond Systems ETCX 0205-W1<br />
Basic Wastewater Treatment – Preliminary Treatment ETCX 0206-W1<br />
Basic Wastewater Treatment – Primary Treatment ETCX 0207-W1<br />
Basic Wastewater Treatment – Suspended Growth Systems ETCX 0208-W1<br />
Wastewater Treatment I ETCX 0201-W1<br />
Wastewater Treatment II ETCX 0209-W1<br />
Permits and Administration ETCX 0220-W1<br />
Pumps, Maintenance & Safety ETCX 0225-W1<br />
Wastewater Analysis ETCX 0230-W1<br />
Wastewater Collection Systems ETCX 0235-W1<br />
Wastewater Treatment – Industrial ETCX 0240-W1<br />
Solid Waste Composting Operations ETCX 0301-W1<br />
Solid Waste Landfill Operations ETCX 0302-W1<br />
Integrated Solid Waste Management ETCX 0303-W1<br />
The Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver<br />
does not apply to Homeland<br />
Security Online classes.<br />
For more information<br />
regarding Homeland<br />
Security online classes,<br />
call 724-925-4298.<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
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Build real-world skills for next week’s jobs.<br />
• 75+ programs taught by faculty with realworld<br />
experience<br />
• WCCC’s smaller classes mean more personal<br />
attention for you<br />
• Flexible scheduling - enroll at one of<br />
WCCC’s seven convenient locations, or take<br />
classes online in the comfort of your home<br />
• At $73/credit for <strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
residents, WCCC is the best <strong>education</strong>al<br />
value in PA<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
An affirmative action, equal opportunity college<br />
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WCCC Meeting/Event Facilities<br />
• Meeting and conference space for up to 500 people<br />
• 425-seat theater for productions and special events<br />
• State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment<br />
• Internet and phone conferencing capabilities<br />
• Executive menu and service to<br />
accommodate groups<br />
up to 200<br />
Call today for a tour or to<br />
book your next event!<br />
Anna Peagler, WCCC event<br />
services director,<br />
724-925-5981.<br />
You can afford success with WCCC.<br />
1-800-262-2103 • www.wccc.edu<br />
Plan your next meeting, corporate<br />
planning session, <strong>education</strong>al<br />
training/developmental<br />
seminar, workshop or banquet.<br />
Experience our premier catering<br />
services and state-of-the-art<br />
meeting facilities in the heart of<br />
the Laurel Highlands.
REGISTRATION<br />
Call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204<br />
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.<br />
Be prepared to give your social security number and the course code of the class you want<br />
to take.<br />
Credit card payments accepted at time of registration. Tuition and material fees must be<br />
paid in full before you begin the class.<br />
To add, drop or change a class, call the Registration Center.<br />
Tuition costs listed apply to <strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> residents. Residents of other counties<br />
are charged double tuition. Payment may be made by cash, check and MasterCard or<br />
VISA credit cards.<br />
Mail your check to:<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Accounts Receivable<br />
Youngwood, PA 15697-1895<br />
Refund Policy<br />
All refunds are calculated from the official starting date of the course. Refunds of payments<br />
received by cash, check, or credit card will be issued in the form of a check made<br />
payable to the student.<br />
For courses meeting only one week or less:<br />
If you officially drop before the course starts, you may be eligible to receive a 100% refund<br />
of tuition and fees. There are no refunds after this date.<br />
For courses two-weeks through four-weeks:<br />
If you officially drop through the first three days of the course, you may be eligible to<br />
receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees. There are no refunds after this date.<br />
For courses five-weeks through nine-weeks:<br />
If you officially drop through the first week of the course, you may be eligible to receive a<br />
100% refund of tuition and fees. There are no refunds after the first week of the course.<br />
For courses of 10 weeks or longer:<br />
If you officially drop through the first week of the course, you may be eligible to receive a<br />
100% refund of tuition and fees. If you officially drop during the second week of the<br />
course, you may be eligible to receive a 60% refund of tuition. There are no refunds after<br />
the second week of the course.<br />
Tuition Reduction for Older Adults<br />
If you are a Pennsylvania resident age 60 or older, you may be eligible for a 50 percent<br />
reduction in tuition when you enroll in <strong>continuing</strong> <strong>education</strong> classes. Enrollment with a<br />
tuition reduction is contingent upon space availability in the class. This reduction applies<br />
only to tuition charges and not to textbooks, equipment/supplies, or any fees. To enroll,<br />
call the Registration Center.<br />
Class Cancellation<br />
Class cancellations and college closing due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions<br />
will be announced on area radio and television stations and the Internet. As road<br />
conditions vary widely during inclement weather, you are advised to use your own judgment<br />
in deciding whether to attend classes.<br />
Textbooks<br />
The Youngwood Campus Bookstore normal hours of operation are 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.,<br />
Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday. See our website – www.wccc.edu –<br />
for extended hours of operation before and during the start of the semester. Textbooks<br />
should be purchased at the main campus in Youngwood. If you are unable to travel to the<br />
main campus, please call the bookstore at 724-925-4174 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4174 for<br />
other options. Most textbooks are available at least two weeks before the beginning of<br />
each semester. Specific information concerning your textbooks and a booklist can be<br />
obtained by calling your campus bookstore.<br />
You must contact the Registration Center to officially drop a course.<br />
If you do not officially drop, you remain obligated for all tuition and fees.<br />
www.wccc.edu<br />
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SITE DIRECTIONS<br />
Alle-Kiski Education Center<br />
From Washington Township: Take Route 780 West toward New Kensington.<br />
Approximately 3.5 miles past the Alcoa Center, turn right onto East Hill Drive. Turn left at<br />
the WCCC sign.<br />
From New Kensington: Take Route 366 toward Valley High School, turn right onto Route<br />
780 East (Powers Drive). Proceed to the top of the hill, bear left and continue approximately<br />
1 mile. Turn left on East Hill Drive. Turn left at the WCCC sign.<br />
Bushy Run Education Center<br />
From Greensburg: Take Route 66 North to Route 22 heading west toward Pittsburgh. At<br />
the third traffic light, turn left onto Mellon Road and proceed approximately 1.5 miles. The<br />
Bushy Run Center is on the left.<br />
From Murrysville: Head east on Route 22 toward Delmont. Turn right at the trafic light<br />
onto Mellon Road and proceed 1.5 miles.<br />
Greene <strong>County</strong> Education Center<br />
From I-79 North or South: Take Waynesburg (Exit 14) onto Route 21 East. Proceed to<br />
the first traffic light and make a left onto Progress Drive. Proceed left. Make the first right<br />
curve which will take you to EverGreene Technology Park. WCCC is located on the right<br />
side of the building.<br />
From 21 West: Proceed under I-79 and follow the directions above.<br />
From 21 East: Make a right onto Progress Drive at the light just after the Greene <strong>County</strong><br />
Airport and follow the directions above.<br />
Indiana <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Center<br />
From Blairsville: Take Route 119 North to the Clymer/Indiana Exit and exit at<br />
Clymer Route 286.<br />
From Punxsutawney: Take Route 119 South and exit at the Clymer/Indiana Exit and<br />
exit at Clymer Route 286. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Airport Road.<br />
Continue approximately 100 yards and turn left into the parking lot.<br />
Laurel Education Center<br />
From Route 30: Take Route 981 North toward Latrobe. (Route 981 becomes Lloyd<br />
Avenue.) The center is located on the right just before crossing the Loyalhanna Creek<br />
Bridge.<br />
From Route 22-New Alexandria: Take Route 981 South and turn right onto Derry Road<br />
at the traffic light. Cross the Loyalhanna Creek Bridge. The center is the second building on<br />
the left.<br />
Mon Valley Education Center<br />
From Route 51 North: Make the first left turn at the traffic light (past Bill’s Golfland) at<br />
Robbie’s Cream Delight. Proceed to the traffic light and turn right at the light.<br />
From Route 51 South: Make the right turn (1/2 mile past CoGo’s) at the United Mine<br />
Workers Headquarters. Proceed 1 mile and turn left into the college parking lot before the<br />
traffic light.<br />
Public Safety Training Center<br />
From I-70 W (New Stanton and PA Turnpike, exit 75): Take I-70 W 8 miles from New<br />
Stanton to the Smithton exit (no. 49). Exit and turn left at the stop sign. Proceed 100 ft. to<br />
the next stop sign. Turn right onto Fitz Henry Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn right onto<br />
Reduction Road. Proceed 1 mile to the PSTC entrance on the left.<br />
From I-70 E (Belle Vernon and I-79): Proceed on I-70 E to the Smithton exit<br />
(no. 49). Exit and turn left at the stop sign onto Fitz Henry Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn<br />
right onto Reduction Road. Proceed 1 mile to the PSTC entrance on the left.<br />
Youngwood Campus<br />
From Greensburg and Route 30: Take Route 119 South into Youngwood. At the third<br />
traffic light, Depot Street, turn left and proceed one mile to the college, located on the right.<br />
From the PA Turnpike–New Stanton, Rt. 119 or I-70: Take Route 119 North into<br />
Youngwood. At the fourth traffic light, Depot Street, turn right and proceed one mile to the<br />
college, located on the right.<br />
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Armbrus t Road<br />
YOUNGWOOD CAMPUS MAP<br />
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Pavilion Lane<br />
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Soccer<br />
Field<br />
BIY Business & Industry Center<br />
CHY Commissioners Hall<br />
FHY Founders Hall<br />
SHY Science Hall<br />
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www.wccc.edu<br />
Hillis Street<br />
Softball<br />
Field<br />
Baseball<br />
Field<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Drive<br />
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Depot Street<br />
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Are you 55 or older looking for employment?<br />
Contact the <strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Senior <strong>Community</strong> Service<br />
Employment Program (SCSEP)<br />
If you are 55 or older, a resident of <strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> and meet the<br />
income guidelines, you may be eligible for the SCSEP.<br />
Highlights of the program include:<br />
• Earn while you learn (20 hours each week at $7.15/hr.)<br />
• Placement in a nonprofit agency for training<br />
• Upgrade existing skills or acquire new skills<br />
• Job search assistance<br />
For more information about<br />
the SCSEP at WCCC,<br />
call 1-800-262-2103,<br />
extension 4066.<br />
Funded by the<br />
U.S. Department of Labor,<br />
National Council on the<br />
Aging and the<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> Area<br />
Agency on Aging.<br />
Make a Difference -<br />
VOLUNTEER!<br />
If retirement isn’t as rewarding as you thought it would be, it might<br />
be time for you to find the rewards in giving your time to others.<br />
Our volunteers work in schools, libraries, museums, hospitals and<br />
many more places. You choose where you volunteer. But there is one<br />
thing all of our volunteers share - satisfaction in helping their<br />
communities and others.<br />
To volunteer, call the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)<br />
at 724-925-4213 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4213.<br />
RSVP is funded, in part, by the Corporation for National and<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Service and sponsored locally by WCCC.
<strong>College</strong> tuition costs<br />
are skyrocketing...<br />
Wouldn’t you like to earn<br />
college credit for free?<br />
You can! If you attend any of the Career and Technology Centers,<br />
you can earn WCCC credits for the skills that you’ve already<br />
learned.<br />
• Culinary Arts<br />
• Computer Technology<br />
• Drafting<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Graphics/Web Design<br />
• Machining<br />
• Welding<br />
• Plus many more areas<br />
For more information, contact the<br />
WCCC Tech Prep Office at 724-925-4266.<br />
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CULTURAL PROGRAMS<br />
WCCC Fall 2007 Schedule of Events<br />
An Evening with Cyril Wecht<br />
Thursday, September 20 • 7 p.m.<br />
Tickets: $5, general admission<br />
Theater, Science Hall<br />
Jim Donovan of Rusted Root<br />
Drum the Ecstatic International<br />
An evening of ecstatic drumming, dancing & song<br />
Friday, October 12<br />
African-Influenced Dinner – 4:45 p.m., Commissioners Hall<br />
Performance – 7 p.m., Theater, Science Hall<br />
Tickets: $15 Performance<br />
$20 Dinner<br />
Yoga of Drum & Chant: Drumming Mantra &<br />
Meditation Workshop<br />
Learn & experience powerful mantras & rhythms from<br />
India, Tibet, Africa & more!<br />
Friday, October 12<br />
3 p.m., Commissioners Hall, Room 2303-04<br />
Tickets: $25 Workshop<br />
Margaret Myers<br />
Associate director, STUDIO for Creative Inquiry<br />
Carnegie Mellon University<br />
Join us for a discussion about the arts in our daily lives and touch on the<br />
national trend of creative economies.<br />
Thursday, November 8 • 7 p.m.<br />
Free and open to the public<br />
Amphitheater, Founders Hall<br />
A Little Christmas Spirit<br />
Main stage performance of the new WCCC <strong>Community</strong> Theatre<br />
Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1 • 7:30 p.m.<br />
Tickets: $8<br />
Theater, Science Hall<br />
The Little Town of Christmas<br />
Children’s theatre main stage performance<br />
Saturday, December 8 & Sunday, December 9 • 2 p.m.<br />
Tickets: $5<br />
Theater, Science Hall<br />
WCCC <strong>Community</strong> Choir &<br />
Orchestra Holiday Concert<br />
Friday, December 14 • 7 p.m.<br />
Saturday, December 15 • 2 p.m.<br />
Tickets: $5<br />
Theater, Science Hall<br />
All events will be held at the WCCC Youngwood Campus.<br />
For tickets, call 724-925-6890.
In today’s demand driven workplace, companies need to upgrade skill sets<br />
and develop their talent. Let us help you design a training program that will<br />
maximize employee effectiveness and productivity. <strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> is well-known for flexible schedules, knowledgeable<br />
staff, convenient training sites including on-site, and superior customer service.<br />
We serve companies and organizations by providing high-quality, affordable<br />
training.<br />
Manufacturing<br />
• Basic Machining<br />
• Blueprint Reading<br />
• CNC/CAD/CAM<br />
• Ergonomics and Proper Lifting<br />
• Forklift Training<br />
• Geometric Tolerancing<br />
• Industrial Hydraulics<br />
• ISO 9000 Basics<br />
• Lean Manufacturing<br />
• PLC<br />
• Soldering<br />
• Welding<br />
Health & Safety<br />
• CPR and Heartsaver First Aid<br />
• Crane Safety<br />
• Lockout/Tagout<br />
• OSHA<br />
• Safety<br />
• Private Security Training<br />
• Training for Healthcare<br />
Professionals<br />
• Wellness<br />
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING<br />
Computers<br />
• Access<br />
• Computer Basics<br />
• Computer Programming<br />
• Excel<br />
• Dreamweaver<br />
• Linux Operating System<br />
• Networking<br />
• Outlook<br />
• PowerPoint<br />
• Project<br />
• Visio<br />
• Windows<br />
• Word<br />
Business<br />
• Business Continuity<br />
• Business Writing<br />
• Communicating Effectively<br />
• Customer Service Skills<br />
• Decision Making/Facilitating<br />
• Leadership & Supervisory Skills<br />
• Project Management<br />
• Six Sigma<br />
• Team Building<br />
Additional programs may be developed to meet your<br />
organization’s specific training needs.<br />
For more information contact:<br />
Bob Connelly<br />
Director, Workforce and Economic Development<br />
724-925-5974<br />
Fax 724-925-4294<br />
connellyr@wccc.edu<br />
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There’s more to life.<br />
Learn something<br />
NEW.<br />
Nonprofit Org.<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
P A I D<br />
Permit No. 20<br />
Youngwood, PA<br />
<strong>Westmoreland</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697-1898<br />
Firing Range Open House<br />
WCCC Public Safety Training Center<br />
Tuesday, October 9, 2007<br />
Noon - 6 p.m.<br />
Certified law enforcement officers are invited to a Firing Range Open<br />
House at the WCCC Public Safety Training Center in Smithton to<br />
experience our new firing range. Plan to attend to try out<br />
manufacturers’ latest weaponry, targets and other products of interest<br />
for law enforcement<br />
officers.<br />
Wear layers and be prepared<br />
in case of inclement<br />
weather.<br />
The open house includes<br />
prizes, free T-shirts, product<br />
giveaways and a pig<br />
roast with “all the fixin’s.”<br />
To register, call 724-925-4204 or 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4204.<br />
Postmaster, please deliver August 30-September 2, 2007.<br />
For more information,<br />
call 724-925-4298 or<br />
email bortzs@wccc.edu.