Plainview Extension Center
1920 West 24th Street, Plainview, Texas
Fall 2013 Schedule of Short Courses
Paul Henderson, Workforce Development Coordinator, 296-9611, ext. 4320 or
4304
phenderson@southplainscollege.edu
ALLIED HEALTH
NOTICE: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANCED REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
APPLY FOR MOST ALLIED HEALTH COURSES.
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA)
Dates: 10/21/13 – 11/21/13 Days: M TR Time: 4:30 -8:30PM 60hrs Tuition: $595.00 Textbook:
CPR: $49.00
Students learn the necessary skills to work in long-term care, home health, or hospital environments. A method of
instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at
a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical
instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are
unpaid external learning experiences.
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLINICAL
Dates: 11/22,23,24 and 12/7&8/13 Days: FSS Time: 6:00 -3:00 PM 40hrs
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This course is required for all students
taking the Certified Nurse Aide class.
BASIC PHLEBOTOMY
Dates: 9/24/13 – 11/14/13 Days: TR Time: 6:00 -9:00PM 48 hrs Tuition: $450.00 Textbook:
The student will discuss theoretical and practical aspects of specimen collection (including professionalism, ethics,
terminology, quality control, and safety); use basic laboratory terminology; identify name and function of laboratory
equipment; and explain issues of quality control and safety. This course is designed to prepare students to take the
American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) certification examination. Extensive additional clinical
assignments are required to complete ASPT pre-certification requirements
EKG MONITOR TECH
Dates:
Days:
Time:
56 hrs Tuition: $385.00
Textbook:
This introductory course is designed for those who want to work in the health care industry in a more advanced
position. A basic knowledge of hospital protocol and medical terminology is recommended but not required. This
course includes fundamentals of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, basic EKG procedures,
interpretation of basic dysrhythmias and a brief look at treatment. This is a demanding course that requires an intense
commitment to learning and understanding the complex concepts associated with the cardiac system. HOMEWORK on
a daily basis will be necessary. The practicum will be the last three days of class. Instruction includes 32 hours of class
room time and 24 hours of practicum for which the student must provide name badges, lime green scrubs, and a white
lab coat
COMPUTER TRAINING
All computer classes require students to bring a 1 GB (minimum) flash drive.
BEGINNING KEYBOARDING
Dates: 9/9/13 – 10/9/13
Days: MW
Time: 6:00 -8:00 PM 20 hrs
Tuition: $220.00
Textbook:
This class teaches the beginning student how to proficiently type on a computer keyboard. Each student works with the
instructor one-on-one and independently to improve keystroke speed. An average student (beginning keystroke speed at
5 wpm) will increase words per minute speed to 35 wpm by the end of the class. Prerequisite: None. Students
successfully completing course will receive 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).
INTRODUCTION TO MS EXCEL 2010
Dates: 10/1/13 – 10/17/13
Days: TR
Time: 6:00 -8:00 PM 12 hrs
Tuition: $132.00
Textbook:
Instruction in terminology, machine use, program parameters, display characteristics, formatting features, mathematical
functions, and printing. Understand basic concepts of spreadsheet functions; create formulas, charts, and graphs; and
generate reports. Learn to explore how to open and modify existing work sheets; create and save new work sheets;
select and fill ranges of cells; use relative and absolute cell address an customize your screen with toolbars; format and
print a work sheet; create and edit calculating formulas. Prerequisite: advanced understanding of computer operation
and keyboarding.
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010
Dates: 10/1/13 – 10/31/13
Days: TR
Time: 6:00 -8:00 PM 24 hrs
Tuition: $264.00
Textbook:
Topics include the Ribbon interface; entering and editing data; selecting cells and ranges; printing worksheets; creating
formulas and functions; formatting cell contents; inserting and deleting columns, rows, and cells; charts; large
worksheets and workbooks. Prerequisite: Basic Keyboarding Skills and basic understanding of MS Windows. Students
successfully completing course will receive 2.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 7
Dates: 10/21/13 – 00/00/13
Days: MW
Time: 6:00 -8:00 PM 18 hrs
Tuition: 198.00
Textbook:
This class will promote the novice computer user into the ranks of the informed user. The class begins with basics of
computers, including
operating systems, windows, hardware, and software. The concepts and features will be presented clearly and
comprehensively. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills. Students successfully completing course will receive 1.8
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).
MICROSOFT WORD
Dates: 00/00/13 – 00/0/13
Days: MW
Time: 6:00 -8:00 PM
24 hrs
Tuition: $264.00
Textbook:
Topics include the Ribbon interface, working with text, printing, using proofreading tools, creating bulleted and
numbered lists, tables, newsletter columns, WordArt and clip art, document themes, styles, picture editing, and Mail
Merge. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills and basic understanding of MS Windows. Students successfully
completing course will be awarded 2.4 Continuing Education Units (2.4 CEU’s).
BASIC OFFICE 2010
Dates:
Days: MTR
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
48 hrs
Tuition: $528.00
Textbook:
This course is an introduction to the basic software programs commonly used in the workplace. The software programs
taught are a must for anyone with the desire to enter the modern work place. Topics include an introduction to
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, commonly used for financial/accounting; Microsoft Word, used for professional letter
writing; Internet and Email, used in everyday personal, as well as professional life; and Microsoft Powerpoint, used in
the creation of presentations. Skills taught will assist in students finding a successful position in a professional office
with increasing pay, stability, and a sense of accomplishment. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills. Students
successfully completing course will receive 4.8 Continuing Education Units (CEU’
INTERMEDIATE OFFICE 2010
Dates:
Days: MTR
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
48 hrs
Tuition: $528.00
Textbook:
This class is a continuation of the Basic Office class. Skills will be taught to enhance your basic knowledge of
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
and Microsoft Powerpoint. Students will expand their knowledge of the use of each software program, assisting in their
promotion for a career in today's professional world. Prerequisite: Must have knowledge of basic MS Office 2010.
Students successfully completing course will receive 4.8 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).
INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS 2012
Dates: 9/10/13 – 10/17/13 Days TR
Time: 6:00 – 8:30
30 hrs
Tuition: $ 330.00
Textbook:
This course in Quickbooks 2012 includes creating a Quickbooks company, customizing Quickbooks for your business,
editing and chart of accounts, working with lists of customers, jobs, employees, and vendors, using bank account
registers, reconciling checking accounts, working with assets, liabilities and equity accounts, entering sales
information, receiving payments and making deposits, entering and paying bills, accounts payable; creating reports and
graphs that help you understand your business, creating and customizing reports, exporting reports to MS Excel,
ordering products, receiving inventory, tracking and paying sales tax, setting up payroll, invoicing customers, paying
non-employees, and customizing invoices and forms. Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of MS Windows.
Students successfully completing course will receive 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).
INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS 2012, PART I
Dates: 11/5/13 – 11/21/13
Days: TR
Time: 6:00 -8:30 PM 15 hrs
Tuition: 165.00
Textbook:
This course is designed to teach students software applications and gain knowledge necessary to perform specific
operations in the QuickBooks 2012 environment. Part 1 (chapters 1-5) include getting started, creating a QuickBooks
company, working with vendors, working with customers, customizing QuickBooks for your business by editing the
chart of accounts, working with lists for customers, jobs, employees and vendors, using bank account registers,
reconciling checking accounts, working with assets, liabilities and equity accounts, entering sales information,
receiving payments and making deposits, paying bills and writing checks. Includes informational handouts, review
questions and real world progressive exercises (hands-on applications). This class is strictly software-based and does
not include accounting curriculum, but knowledge of basic business terms is helpful.
INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS 2012, PART II
Dates: 00/00/13 – 00/00/13
Days TR
Time:
6:00 – 8:30
15 hrs
Tuition: $ 165.00
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY TRAINING
Dates: 9/16/13 9/26/13
Days MTWRF
Time:
8am – 5pm
70 hrs
Tuition: $2,300.00
The educational content within this nine day course (70 hours) will comply with the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) standards. This course will be taught by certified OSHA instructors. Material and
certifications within this course are designed for prospective industrial maintenance employees. Upon successful
completion of the course, students will be better equipped to recognize the hazards associated within the industrial
setting and obtain the required certifications where applicable. Material covered will also include: Hazwoper,
Hydrogen Sulfide, Confined Space - Entrant/Attendant, Confined Space – Rescuer, Forklift Training, First
Aid/CPR, Lock Out/Tag Out, PEC Safe L and USA/ Safe Gulf Basic Orientation, OSHA 10 Hour, Rigging,
Process Safety Management, Hazardous Communication & Global Harmonization System (GHS), Welding
Safety, HazMat, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection,
Blood Borne Pathogens, Hand & Power Tools, Back Safety, Fire Prevention, Ladder & Scaffold Safety,
Excavation & Trenching, Hearing Conservation and Medical Records.
Upon completion of this 70 hour training, South Plains College will issue a CEU certificate acknowledging your
completion of the entire course. A name badge including your picture on the front and certifications on the back
will be issued to each student. OSHA certification cards will also be issued, as well as first aide/CPR
certification cards issued by the American Heart Association.
***Minimum of 10 students for class to be held.***
GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Dates: 9/16/13 - 12/3/13
Days MTW
Time: 6:00PM – 9:30 PM 120 Hours
Tuition: $2,300
This 120 hour course is designed to prepare students to work as general maintenance technicians.
The course is comprised of basic framing and repair, basic A/C electrical circuits, and basic
plumbing and repair. Topics include building walls, roofs and floors, installing windows and doors,
installing and repairing dry wall, calculating how to pitch a roof, installing roof shingles, installing
flashing and gutters, painting, installing and repairing different types of flooring, basic electricity,
understanding wiring basics, installing wall switches receptacles, light fixtures, doorbells,
thermostats, designing a basic circuit for a room, understanding how a 240 volts circuit works, panel
inspection, inspect grounds for defects, troubleshoot wiring problems, inspect receptacles and
switches for problems, basic electrical troubleshooting, understanding water and plumbing
systems, recognize and use plumbing tools and materials, understand different pipes and
connections, routing and joining pipe, install and repair faucets, faucet valve installation and repair,
toilet installation and repair, shower installation and repair, water heater installation, and trouble
shoot basic plumbing problems.
BEGINNING WELDING
Dates:
Days: TR
Time:
32 hrs
Tuition: $384.00
Textbook:
Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal
arc welding and safety procedures, and equipment set-up.
Intro to GMAW ( wire)
Dates:
Days: TR
Time:
32 hrs
Tuition: $415.00
Textbook:
This course provides a study of the principles of gas metal arc welding and the setup and use of associated equipment
and tools with emphasis on safe shop practices.
GLOBAL HARMONIZATION SYSTEM
Dates:
Days:
Time:
2 hrs
Tuition: $90.00
Textbook:
This course gives you a basic understanding about Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and provides information to
workers and employers in all industries where employees could potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals. OSHA
revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nationsâ €™ Globally Harmonized System
of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Two significant changes contained in the revised standard require the use
of new labeling elements and a standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly known as, Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDSs). The new label elements and SDS requirements will improve worker understanding of the
hazards associated with the chemicals in the workplace. $80 w/5 minimum.
DC/ AC CIRCUITS
Dates: 8/26/13 – 12/9/13
Days: MW Time: 8:00 – 11:30 PM
Tuition:
Textbook:
CETT 1509. DC-AC CIRCUITS. (5:3:4) This course includes the fundamentals of DC circuits and AC circuits
operation including Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, networks, transformers, resonance, phasors, capacitive and inductive
and circuit analysis techniques.
DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS
Dates: 8/26/13 – 12/9/13
Days: MW
Time: 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Tuition:
Textbook:
CETT 1425. DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS. (4:3:4) This course is an entry level course in digital electronics
covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and
combinational logic. Emphasis on circuit logic analysis and troubleshooting digital circuits.
FITNESS AND LEISURE
CAKE DECORATING with Etta
Dates: 10/7/13 – 10/28/13
$142.00
Textbook:
Days: M
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 M
8 hrs
Tuition:
Introduction to skills, concepts and techniques of cake decorating. Produce a variety of acceptable decorated cakes
using a variety of techniques.
INTERMEDIATE SEWING SKILLS with Ranada & Co.
Dates:
Days: T
Time:6:30 – 8:30 PM
14 hrs
Tuition:$152.00
Textbook:
Fundamentals of sewing machine operations, fabric preparation and cutting, machine and hand sewing techniques.
( CLASSES WILL BE AVALIBLE IF ROOM PERMITS )
INDOOR CYCLING
Dates: 8/26/13 – 12/9/13
Days: MW
Time: 8:00 – 9:15 AM
Tuition:
Textbook:
This course is designed to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness through the use of stationary bicycles. Adaptable
for all fitness levels.
WEIGHT TRAINING
Dates: 8/26/13 – 12/9/13
Days: MW
Time: 11;00 – 12:15AM
Tuition:
Textbook:
This is a basic course in strength training utilizing a circuit training approach designed for men and women.
YOGA
Dates: 8/26/13 – 12/9/13 Days: MW Time: 2:30 – 3:45 PM
Tuition:
Textbook:
This is a beginning course emphasizing muscular strength, joint flexibility, endurance, balance and mental concentration.
BOWLING
Dates: 8/26/13 – 12/9/13
Days: MW Time: 9:30 – 10:45 AM
Tuition:
Textbook:
This course covers the fundamentals of bowling skills, strategies and scoring. For beginning and intermediate skill
levels. Class meets off campus. Bowling balls and shoes provided by the Lanes.
SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES
Dates: 8/01/13 – 10/29/13
Days: TR Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM 25 hrs Tuition: $182.00
Textbook:
The cost of this class is $182.00 which breaks down to $7.28 per class.
Self-defense classes for women, children and anyone else interested in self-defense. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is tailored for
the smaller, weaker person. It uses joint locks focused on leverage rather than muscle and positions based on attackers
assault The challenges you face in training will help you achieve a high level of confidence and self-esteem as well as
increase your coordination also improves your emotional control. All of these will make you a better business person,
worker, student, family member. Jiu-jitsu Instructors were awarded black belts in 2007.
ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS
AEPM PROGRAM FOR MINORS
Dates: Call office
Days : MT
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
6 hrs
Tuition: $60.00
Textbook
This is a fun, interesting, and informative class which provides a state approved Alcohol Education Program
for Minors. Our classes are certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services for persons under
the age of 21 who received alcohol related citations. This course is designated to implement Texas
Legislation which mandates the court to require those young people to complete a state approved alcohol
awareness course.
REGISTRATION FOR A CONTINUING EDUCATION SHORT
COURSE IS SIMPLE
REGISTRAT/ON
You can preregister with a credit card by calling (806) 296-9611 EXT 4320 or 4304
4906 or faxing the form to (806) 749-7017. Allied Health courses have special registration
procedures that are listed in the schedule.
TUITION
Please make tuition payment in full when registering to guarantee a space in the class of your
choice.
REGISTER EARLY
Early registration allows us to make an accurate class count and assures you a place in a class
that may have limited enrollment. You are officially enrolled and your name is placed on the class
roster as soon as we receive your registration and payment. Confirmations are not sent on
registrations. If you wish to confirm registrations for courses call (806) 296-9611 EXT 4320 or
4304
CANCELLA T/ONS
South Plains College makes every effort to hold workforce development short courses that are
advertised. However, sometimes it is necessary to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. If
this happens, we will make every effort to contact you by mail or phone, using the address or
telephone number listed on your registration form.
REFUNDS
Full refunds are made if notification to drop the class is made prior to the first class day or if a
class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances. For classes dropped
during the first two class days a 70% refund will be given. No refunds will be given after the
second class day. No refund will be given for criminal background checks.
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