Plainview Extension Center
1920 West 24th Street, Plainview, Texas
Spring 2014 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: 2/17/14 – 3/27/14/14 Days: M TR Time: 4:30 -8:30PM 60hrs Tuition: $500.00 Textbook:
CPR: $49.00 Test: $95.00
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: 3/28,29,09&2/14 and 3, 4/14
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: 2/04/14 – 4/17/14
Days: TR
Time: 6:00 -9:00PM 60 hrs Tuition: $555.00Textbook:
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: 3 /03 /14 – 4 / 09 /14
$220.00 Textbook:
Days: MW
Time:
6:00 -8:00 PM
20 hrs
Tuition:
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: / / 14 – / /14
Textbook:
Days: TR
Time:
6:00 -8:00 PM
12 hrs
Tuition: $132.00
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: 4 /21 /14 – 5 /14 /14
Textbook:
Days: MTW
Time:
6:00 -8:00 PM
24 hrs
Tuition: $264.00
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:
/ /14 – / /13
Textbook:
Days: MW
Time:
6:00 -8:00 PM
18 hrs
Tuition: 198.00
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 2010
Dates: 2 / 3 /14 – 2 /26 /14
Textbook:
Days: MTW
Time: 6:00 -8:00 PM
24 hrs
Tuition: $264.00
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:
/ / 14 - / /14
Textbook:
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Days: MTR
48 hrs
Tuition: $528.00
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:
/ / 14 - / /14
Textbook:
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Days: MTR
48 hrs
Tuition: $528.00
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: / /14 – / /14
Textbook:
Days TR
Time:
6:00 – 8:30
30 hrs
Tuition: $ 330.00
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: /5 / 14 – / /14
Textbook:
Days: TR
Time:
6:00 -8:30 PM
15 hrs
Tuition: 165.00
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:
/ /14 – / /14
Days TR
Time:
6:00 – 8:30
15 hrs
Tuition: $ 165.00
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY TRAINING
Dates:
/ /14 – / /14
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: 3 /24 / 14 - 6 /23 / 14Days 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.
Students must successfully pass 75% of the skills in the class to earn a General Maintenance Technician
certificate. This course has been approved for WIA funding. Applicants must meet all requirements in order to
qualify for this funding.
GLOBAL HARMONIZATION SYSTEM
Dates:
$90.00
/ / 14 - / / 14
Textbook:
Days:
Time:
2 hrs
Tuition:
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.
(CLASSES WILL BE SCHEDULED AFTER 5 STUDENT ARE
ENROLLED)
( CLASSES WILL BE AVALIBLE IF ROOM PERMITS )
DC/ AC CIRCUITS
Dates: 1 / 13/ 14 - 5 / 07 / 14
Textbook:
Days:
MW
Time: 8:00 – 11:30 PM
Tuition:
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: 1 /13 / 14 - 5/ 07 / 14
Textbook:
Days: MW
Time: 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Tuition:
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.
INTRO WWLDING USG MULTI
Dates:
Tuition:
1/13 /14 - 5 /07/ 14
Textbook:
Days: M
Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM
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.
FITNESS AND LEISURE
CAKE DECORATING with Etta
Dates:
Textbook:
4 /7 / 14 - 4 / 28 / 14
Days: M
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 M
8 hrs
Tuition: $142.00
Introduction to skills, concepts and techniques of cake decorating. Produce a variety of acceptable
decorated cakes using a variety of techniques.
Fundamentals of sewing machine operations, fabric preparation and cutting, machine and hand sewing
techniques.
( CLASSES WILL BE AVALIBLE IF ROOM PERMITS )
INDOOR CYCLING
Dates: 1 /13 / 14 - / / 14
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.
CARDIO CORE COND
Dates: 1/13/14 – 5/ 07 / 14 Days: MW Time: 11;00 – 12:15AM
Tuition:
Textbook:
This course will focus on improving and strengthening the cardiovascular system and the core of the body.
YOGA
Dates: 1 / 13 / 14 - 5 /07 / 14
Days: MW Time: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
Tuition:
Textbook:
This is a beginning course emphasizing muscular strength, joint flexibility, endurance, balance and mental concentration.
BOWLING
Dates: 1 / 13 / 14 - 5/0 7 / 14
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: / / 14 - / / 14
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.