Administrative Assistant
Administrative assistants are the new secretaries and are always in demand in all types of businesses. Duties vary widely in each organization and there is a need for continual skill updating due to technological advancements. If you are serious about entering the job market in this field, this affordable program will help you develop the required strong computer skills in Microsoft’s Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. This program and your dedication can give you valued skills for the job market. See Computer & Office Skills section for more details.
Workforce Registration and Curriculum Services $125
2601 Mouse 101
2615 Introduction to Computers
2620 After Intro
2625 Keyboarding Skills
2626 Improving Keyboarding and Data Entry Skills
2633 Top Job Market Skills – Part 1)
2634 Top Job Market Skills - Part 2 OR (2691 Excel 2003 - Level 1 and 2687 Access Level 1)
2638 Files and Folders - The Key!
2663 Outlook 2003 - A Must Have
2662 Email Etiquette
2225 Valuable Customer Service Skills
2220 Acing the Interview
2218 The Right Résumé & Job Strategies
2552 POK – MS Office Foundations for the Workplace
Total hours: 199* Estimated Total Cost: $1,634*
Bookkeeper
Bookkeepers constitute a large part of business today. Endless opportunities are available in Hampton Roads and nationwide for people with bookkeeping skills. See Business & Computer section for more details.
Workforce Registration and Curriculum Services $125
2601 Mouse 101
2615 Introduction to Computers
2620 After Intro
2625 Keyboarding Skills
Online - Accounting Fundamentals
2663 Outlook 2003 - A Must Have
2691 Exce; 2203 - Level 1
2692 Exce; 2203 - Level 2
2207 Day-to-Day Bookkeeping
2655 Quickbooks Pro 2008
2622 Email Etiquette
2225 Valuable Customer Service Skills
2220 Acing the Interview
2218 The Right Résumé & Job Strategies
Total hours: 204* Estimated Total Cost: $1,855*
This
program prepares adult men and women for the NCLEX-PN examination
for licensure in Virginia as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Graduates of this program are prepared for opportunities in
nursing homes, office nursing, clinics, hospices, and hospitals. Classes
begin every September. See Nursing section
for more details.
Estimated
Total Cost: $5,011*
Please call 648-5889 for further information.
Medical Front Office Personnel
If you're looking for a fast-paced interesting career in the medical field, this job is for you. With lots of opportunities in a health care facilities or private practice, there's always room for advancement. See Medical section for more details.
Workforce Registration and Curriculum Services $125
2601 Mouse 101
2615 Introduction to Computers
2620 After Intro
2625 Keyboarding Skills
3511 Foundations of Medical Terminology
3514 Essential Medical Office Skills
2225 Valuable Customer Service Skills
2220 Acing the Interview
2218 The Right Résumé & Job Strategies
Total hours: 144* Estimated Total Cost: $1,252*
OFFICE ASSOCIATE
Have you always wanted to work in an office but did not have the qualifications? This affordable program will help you develop the basic skills needed to be a valuable office worker. Your training will not have the depth of the Administrative Assistant-Secretary Program, but, while building good typing skills you will learn the fundamental computer skills needed in the office environment. Highly skilled office workers often start as clerks or receptionists and from there determine their next career step and the skills needed to advance. See Computer & Office
Skills section for details.
Workforce Registration and Curriculum Services $125
2601 Mouse 101
2615 Introduction to Computers
2620 After Intro
2625 Keyboarding Skills
2633 Top Job Market Skills – Part 1
2663 Outlook 2003 - A Must Have!
2662 Email Etiquette
2225 Valuable Customer Service Skills
2220 Acing the Interview
2218 The Right Résumé & Strategies
Total hours: 154* Estimated Total Cost: $1,288*
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
New career opportunity! Retail stores, hospitals, and distribution facilities are looking for licensed pharmacy technicians in the Tidewater area. Take this state sanctioned course, which fulfills the Virginia State Board requirements and prepares you for the National Certification test. See Medical section for more details.
Approximate Testing and Certification Fees - $150
3505 Pharmacy Tech 1 3506 Pharmacy Tech 2
Total Hours: 102* Estimated Total Cost: $1,288*
Additional recommended courses
2601 Mouse 101
2615 Introduction to Computers
2620 After Intro
2225 Valuable Customer Service Skills
2218 The Right Résumé & Job Strategies
2220 Acing the Interview
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Let your love of animals work for you! Discover how work can be a joy and a learning experience in this exciting and rapidly growing field. This program offers practical instruction, hands-on learning, and low tuition. See Medical section for more details.
Workforce Registration and Curriculum Services $125
2601 Mouse 101
2615 Introduction to Computers
2620 After Intro
3511 Foundations of Medical Terminology
3510 Veterinary Assisting
2225 Valuable Customer Service Skills
2220 Acing the Interview
2218 The Right Résumé & Strategies
Total hours: 143* Estimated Total Cost: $1,278*
*Hours and cost may vary slightly due to increase in materials.
Teacher
Recertification Points
CEU's from Old Dominion University
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally
recognized unit of measure for participation in non-credit continuing
education programs. Adults who participate in Adult Learning
Center programs for Continuing Education Units will have a permanent
transcript and certificate of CEU’s from Old Dominion University
which may be useful for promotion, employment or certification
purposes.
The CEU is defined as ten contract hours of participation in
an organized continuing education experience under responsible
sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.The
CEU can be awarded in whole units or fractions of a unit.
In this catalog, CEU values are listed under applicable courses.
Applications for participation will be available at the first
class meeting. Ask your instructor for a form. There
is a $20 fee for each application for participation. CEU’s
and CPE’s are listed at the end of each course description.
CPE’s are learning credits specifically for accountants.
For teachers seeking re-certification, 1 CEU is equal to 10
re-certification points. Consult you advisor for approval
of any course being used to satisfy recertification requirements. |
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