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1 Busy? Our classes come to you! Visit Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID De Queen, AR Permit No. 6 Workforce Development & Continuing Education 2016

2 The staff of the Public Services and Workforce Development department welcomes you to UA Cossatot! Address: 183 College Drive, De Queen, Arkansas Science and Arts Building Available on other campuses by appointment Phone: Fax: Hours of Operation: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. The UA Cossatot Continuing Education Services department is committed to providing the highest quality education available to help you reach your full potential. Whether you are just getting started in the workplace, enhancing your current career, working to meet licensure/certification requirements, or want to explore a new hobby --- we re here to help. Zebbie Launius Continuing Education Coordinator zlaunius@cccua.edu General Information Waco Jackson Continuing Medical and Safety Education Coordinator wjackson@cccua.edu David Sirmon Ask me how I can provide pre-employment testing and customized training for your business. Job seekers, ask me how I can help you increase employability with a Career Readiness Certificate. Workforce Development Coordinator dsirmon@cccua.edu Crystal Hunter Ask me how I can provide financial assistance & supportive services to parents. Career Pathways Director cbell@cccua.edu Tammy Coleman Let me know how Public Services and Workforce Development can better serve you. Director of Public Services and Workforce Development tcoleman@cccua.edu Continuing Education UA Cossatot Continuing Education Services Registration Form REGISTER TODAY! PHONE Continuing Education Services at (870) or (800) MAIL your registration to UA Cossatot, Continuing Education, 183 College Drive, De Queen, AR FAX your registration to Continuing Education Services at (870) VISIT 183 College Drive, De Queen / 1558 Hwy. 71 W, Nashville / 1411 Constitution Avenue, Ashdown. REGISTRANT INFORMATION UA Cossatot has an open admission policy and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Some information is obtained for the sole purpose of state reporting and/or determining if the College is effectively reaching all segments of the population. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - - DATE OF BIRTH / / NAME First Middle Last MAILING ADDRESS City State Zip ADDRESS(ES) HOME PHONE WORK PHONE GENDER: Male Female ETHNIC: Asian Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Black Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native White Unknown EMERGENCY CONTACT EMERGENCY PHONE CLASSES SELECTED Course Number Course Name Location Cost $ $ Total $ Remember to finalize your registration with payment of tuition to guarantee your place in class. Payment methods include: CASH, CHECK, or MONEY ORDER. THIRD PARTY BILLING. Attach a letter of authorization on sponsors letterhead or other documentation of sponsorship (i.e. purchase request) that includes the sponsor organizations name, contact name, address, telephone number, name of the course (s) to be paid by the sponsor, and the total amount to be paid by the sponsor. Third-party billing will hold course(s) provided Continuing Education Services receives the appropriate authorization by the register by date. Tuition cannot be deferred f or students who receive reimbursement directly from an employer or other party nor can individuals billed as a third-party. CREDIT/DEBIT CARD VISA Master Card Discover Card # Expiration Date Cardholder s Signature Summer Page 10 Summer

3 Landscaping 101 The enjoyment of a beautiful landscape is one of the great pleasures of home ownership. However, actually realizing your landscaping visions can be stressful. Frequently you have a bare dirt and poor grass yard or an all grass yard and you just don't know where to start. Landscaping 101 will not only teach you the basics of the science of landscaping, it will show you how to apply your own creativity to transform your yard into a work of art. $34 CED Q Register by: June 7 Date: June 14 (Thursday) Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM Instructor: Zebbie Launius Journey Program Two-Day Excursion To Pawhuska, Oklahoma Are you a fan of The Pioneer Woman? If so, don t miss this trip to Pawhuska! Our first stop will be the Mercantile where you will enjoy plenty of sites and eats. For a fun side trip as part of your Mercantile experience, a visit to the The Lodge on Drummond Ranch is included. The lodge is their family guest house, which also serves as the production location for Ree s Food Network show! $96, this includes transportation, lodging, and one group meal. CED Q Register by: June 8 Date: June 15 & 16 Time: 7:00AM-9:00PM Location: Leaving from De Queen Instructor: Zebbie Launius Painting with the Girls Looking for a fun night out? This is not your average art class! Enjoy a relaxing night with your girlfriends, creating a colorful painting that is sure to be treasured for a lifetime! Each student will receive a 16x24 canvas and step-by-step instructions with an experienced local artist. You ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a newfound talent you ll want to explore. $30 CED Q Register by: July 17 Date: July 24 (Tuesday) Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM Instructor: Victoria Autrey Welcome To Summer! You will find many classes inside to help you prepare to celebrate the joys of summer. Enjoy a painting class where you and your friends can create in a relaxing environment. Learn a new skill, where you can upgrade your current skills and expand your knowledge as you seek to advance your career. Let us help you continue your education throughout life! Register Early! Courses may fill early, or be cancelled due to low registration. Continuing Education students are encouraged to register early for best course selection and availability. Course Locations All classes are located at one of UA Cossatot s locations, unless otherwise noted. If the location is not noted in the schedule or on your registration confirmation, you will be notified as soon as the location is assigned. If you need directions, please call Continuing Education Services at Registration & Payment Options Payment is due on or before the register by date. Registrations are processed in the order in which they are received. Registration and payment should be made to guarantee your place in a class. We endeavor to provide a courtesy reminder to finalize registrations. However, registrations not finalized with payment of tuition on or before the register by date may be voided, resulting in the student s removal from the course roster. UA Cossatot seeks to provide learning opportunities for a variety of age groups. However, unless stated otherwise, students under the age of 18 will need prior approval from Continuing Education Services to register. Continuing Education classes do not qualify for the Federal Pell Grant Program. Dropping a Course Please call Continuing Education Services as soon as possible to drop a class. A request to drop a course is required by the published register by date for a refund. Refunds Tuition is fully refundable or transferable up to the register by date. Our goal is to ensure the greatest opportunity for participation in courses; however, late registration cannot be guaranteed and is non-refundable. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseeable circumstances, a full refund of tuition will be issued automatically and registrants will be notified. UA Cossatot reserves the right to reschedule, cancel, and appoint an alternate instructor for all classes. Inclement Weather In the event that the area weather is so severe the college feels that life and property may be in danger, classes may be cancelled until weather and road conditions improve. We strive to get the announcements regarding closures out to students, faculty, and staff in a timely fashion. Announcements regarding college closing will be made over the following radio stations: in De Queen KDQN 92.1 and KTYC 88.5, and in Nashville KMTB 99.5 and KBPU 88.7, and on the following television stations, KARK Channel 4 from Little Rock and KTBS Channel 3 from Shreveport and UA Cossatot social media. Textbooks Some courses require the purchase of a textbook, software or supplementary material. Students should check the Continuing Education Schedule to determine if a textbook is required, and visit the Educational Resource Center (ERC) to purchase textbooks. An ERC representative will make textbooks available for sale on the same campus that the course will be conducted beginning one week prior to the beginning and the first week of class. Please direct any questions about the Textbook Program to the De Queen ERC at (870) Summer Summer

4 ED2GO Courses Visit then select the Help tab for more information on EducationToGo Enrollment and Account Creation and much more. Please direct any questions about Ed2Go to Continuing Education Services at (870) Cancellation In the event that a Continuing Education course is cancelled, all effort will be made to contact all registered students. A 100% refund will be issued; no further action from the student is necessary. Continuing Education Printing Disclaimer This schedule has been carefully prepared to assure that all information is accurate and as complete as possible. However, the college reserves the right to make changes that may result in deviations from the information on the schedule content. Interested in Teaching? We are always looking for Continuing Education instructors who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. If you are interested in teaching for us, give us a call at New Classes Include: Grow Your Business With Social Media Tennessee Waltz Quilt Two-Day Excursion To Pawhuska, OK Table of Contents Professional Development Courses Truck Driver Training Page 6 Logging Truck Driver Training Page 6 OSHA 10 Page 6 Basic Computer Page 7 Career Readiness Workshop Page 8 Grow Your Business With Social Media Page 8 Basic Electricity For The Non-Electrician Page 8 Nursing and Allied Health Courses Pharmacy Technician Program Page 10 EKG Certification Program Page 10 Phlebotomy Technician Program Page 11 Medical Billing & Coding Page 11 Nursing Assistant Training Page 12 CPR Page 12 EMT (NCCR) Page 12 Small Business Small Business Startup Summit Page 14 Facebook Business Pages Beyond Likes Page 14 Personal Enrichment Courses Quilt Retreat Page 15 Scrappy Pinwheels Quilt Page 15 Tennessee Waltz Quilt Page 15 Simple Natural Health Solutions Page 15 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Page 16 Landscaping 101 Page 18 Painting With The Girls Page 18 Journey Program Courses Two-Day Excursion To Pawhuska, OK Page 18 Look inside for many more! Summer Summer

5 This is your college Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Your friends and family won't forget waking up to the sweet smells of butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar permeating through the house from your fresh baked cinnamon rolls! Want to know how it is done? Join Hannah in the kitchen to find out! During class you will learn the basic techniques of creating a sweet dough. $32, supplies included CED Q Register by: July 10 Date: July 17 (Tuesday) Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM Instructor: Hannah Stripling Page Summer Page 9 Summer

6 Professional Development Courses Truck Driver Training Program Get on the road to a great career as a professional truck driver. The UA Cossatot Truck Driver Training Program is an intensive one hundred and sixty (160) hour training program with a proven record of providing quality, in-depth truck driver training that will have you on the road in 4 fast-paced weeks. Through a combination of up-to-date classroom, field, and on-the-road training, you ll have what it takes to be a professional truck driver. $3695, includes books. Ask about financial assistance. CED Q Register by: May 29 Date: June 4-June 28 (Monday-Thursday) Time: 6:00AM-4:30PM Instructor: Phillip Jones CED Q Register by: June 25 Date: July 2-26 (Monday-Thursday) Time: 6:00AM-4:30PM Instructor: Phillip Jones CED Q Register by: July 30 Date: August 6-30 (Monday-Thursday) Time: 6:00AM-4:30PM Instructor: Phillip Jones Summer Logging Truck Driver Training Program The Logging Truck Driver Training Program introduces the student to specific safety issues associated with being a Logging Truck Driver in a forest work environment. Upon successful completion of the course the student will have entry-level skills and knowledge to become a successful Logging Truck Driver. Offered on demand, call for class information. $450 OSHA 10 The OSHA-10 Outreach Training Program, ideal for entry level workers and employers, is recommended by OSHA as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Some employers, unions, organizations or other jurisdictions may also require this training. Participants will receive training on a variety of general industry safety and health hazards and health hazards on the job site with an emphasis on hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention; in addition to information regarding workers rights and employer responsibilities. $63.00 CED Q Register by: June 4 Date: June 11 & 12 (Mon & Tues) Time: 3:00PM-8:00PM Instructor: Jes Witherspoon Personal Enrichment Courses Quilt Retreat Quilt away a Saturday with us, where all skill levels are given the opportunity to make a Floating In The Air quilt among the company of old and new friends. This fun retreat includes a kit for a 60x70 quilt, pattern, snacks and a delicious lunch. Seats are limited, so register today! $65, just bring sewing machine & anything else you may need. CED Q Register by: June 29 Date: July 7 (Saturday) Time: 10:00AM-3:00PM Location: Bank Lockesburg Gym Instructor: Larenda Montgomery Scrappy Pinwheels Quilt This pretty little pinwheel will sew together in a snap and is perfect for summer stitching. Make plans now to join Katie Coulter, as she takes you step-by-step through this scrappy quilt. The basic piecing techniques and easy-to-follow instructions make this quilt perfect for both the novice and the experienced quilter alike. Students will need to bring sewing machine, notions and cutting mat. The fabric kit, pattern, irons and ironing boards will be provided. $98, includes fabric kit CED Q Register by: July 30 Date: August 6-27 (Mondays) Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM Location: Ashdown Instructor: Katie Coulter Tennessee Waltz Quilt The Tennessee Waltz Quilt is a two block wonder. The quilt consists of two different 9 blocks a or Fight block and a Snowball block. The blocks consists of 9 fabrics with six of the nine being scrapped out forming the chain. Different techniques will be used in constructing the quilt such as foundation piecing, strip sewing and short cuts being shared. A wonderful quilt! This quilt is perfect for a beginner plus to advanced quilter. Students will need to bring sewing machine, notions and cutting mat. The fabric kit, pattern, irons and ironing boards will be provided. $87, includes fabric kit CED Q Register by: July 26 Date: August 2-23 (Thursday) Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM Location: Bank Lockesburg Gym Instructor: Larenda Montgomery Simple Natural Health Solutions Learn how essential oils can be used for common everyday health concerns and have a safer, more effective, cheaper medicine cabinet. Each attendee will make a roller blend to take home. $10 CED Q Register by: June 5 Date: June 12 (Tuesday) Time:6:00PM-7:30PM Location: Bank of Lockesburg Gym Instructor: Allison Dixon Summer

7 Presented by the HSU Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development in partnership with UA Cossatot. Small Business Startup Summit This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Monday, June 4 th, 2:00 PM-5:30 PM UA Cossatot-Nashville FREE (Co-Sponsored by First State Bank of De Queen) Facebook Business Pages Beyond the Likes Turn your Facebook business page into a strategic advantage. Along with an overview of Facebook basics, get tips for managing your page, setting goals, measuring content reach, and analyzing post effectiveness. Tuesday, August 7 th, 2:00 PM- 5:30 PM UA Cossatot-De Queen FREE (Co-Sponsored by First State Bank of De Queen) Call today to reserve your seat or register online at arkadelphia.asp Presented by the SAU Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development in partnership with UA Cossatot. Free and Low Cost Small Business Marketing Explore marketing approaches that are not only practical and low-cost but effective for any size business. Topics will include image development, customer service, online marketing, public relations, and other low-cost marketing methods. This fast-paced workshop provides ideas that businesses can use right away. Thursday, June 21 st 3:00-5:00 PM UA Cossatot-Ashdown Free (Sponsored by Horatio State Bank) Call today to reserve your seat Call today to reserve your seat or register online at Summer Summer

8 Career Readiness Certification (CRC) Workshop Today s jobs demand more than a person typically learns during their high school career. Moreover, the changing shape of jobs across all business sectors demands the skills we ve learned in the past be updated and new skills acquired. For some positions this means earning a certification. Arkansas Governor s Career Readiness Certificate programs will get you up to speed in core areas required to find success in today s workplace. As a participant in the program, you will have the opportunity to gain the skills and training required to be successful in the workplace and: improve your resume improve interviewing skills develop teamwork and interpersonal skills practice time build a solid career foundation Participants will focus on the skills most requested by Arkansas businesses. Free CED Q Register by: May 29 Date: June 4-18 (Monday) Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Instructor: David Sirmon Note: Class on June 18th will meet 5:00PM9:00PM for CRC Test. Grow Your Business With Social Media Are you looking to add a social media campaign to your marketing mix, but don t know where to start? Don t stress about it! We ll show you how to take full advantage of social media s strength and easily incorporate a social media program into your business. It s about understanding and meeting the demands and expectations of today s online savvy online shopper. $35 Forklift Operator & Safety Training This is an 8-hour high-impact training course, designed for novice operators, assists participants in becoming an authorized forklift operators. Instruction includes an introduction to the truck, controls and instruments, plus the essentials of forklift safety. It covers topics that are critical to avoiding accidents and injuries, including general safety, pre-operation, operation, load handling, fuel/battery maintenance, and specialized units. Offered on demand, call for class information. Forklift Safety Training is a 4-hour highimpact training, designed for experienced operators. This instruction includes the essentials of forklift safety as opposed to the full 8-hour class which includes introduction to the truck and controls and instruments. Offered on demand, call for class information. Basic Electricity for the NonElectrician This electrical course was created for students who want to expand their knowledge of basic electricity in the home. It includes hands-on training such as voltage meter reading, verify that a circuit is de-energized, replacement switches, receptacles and so much more! No experience needed. $55 CED Q Register by: July 12 Date: July 19 (Thursday) Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM Instructor: Randy Thompson CED Q Register by: June 4 Date: June 11 & 18 (Mondays) Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Instructor: Daniel Martinez Summer Summer 2018

9 Nursing Assistant Training Program This 90-hour training combines classroom instruction, lab activities, and supervised practical training in a nursing facility. It prepares students for all aspects of nursing assisting. Successful completers receive a certificate, and are eligible to take the State competency exam. $645, plus books CED Q Register by: July 2 Date: July 9-13 (8:00PM-5:00PM) July (8:00PM-5:00PM) July (8:00PM-5:00PM) July 27 (8:00AM-10:00AM) Instructor: Melba Hess CPR (Health Care Provider Level -HCP) Recertification This class is designed for healthcare providers who are currently certified in Health Care Provider (HCP) and want to recertify their American Heart Association CPR card. Course curriculum follows the 2010 AHA science and guidelines for CPR. This class teaches the skill of CPR AED for victims of all ages. This course is for the healthcare professional who needs to know how to perform CPR as well as other lifesaving skills in a wide variety of settings in both the inhospital and out of hospital settings. $34 Call for class information National Continued Competency Requirement (NCCR) This 24 hour class (takes the place of the traditional 24 hour EMT refresher) may be taken to maintain state licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician and/or meet the NREMT renewal requirements. Classes are a low-stress covering existing knowledge and introduceing new information. The National Registry of EMT s requires that all Nationally Registered EMTs complete the National Continued Competency Requirements as outlined by the NREMT published in October 2016 in order to maintain their NREMT status. This class contains the twenty (20) hours of NCCR and it will also contain an additional four (4) hour trauma course pertaining to Arkansas Trauma System. A total of forty (40) hours is now required to renew EMT license for either Arkansas, NREMT or both. $59 CED Q Register by: August 10 Date: August 11 & 12 (Saturday & Sunday) Time: 8:00AM-8:30PM Instructor: Waco Jackson Summer Summer

10 Nursing and Allied Health Pharmacy Technician Program This comprehensive 50 hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the top 200 drugs, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parental nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. $1,199 (Textbooks included) CED Q Register by: June 12 Date: June 19-August 7 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Time: 6:00PM-9:30PM Location: Ashdown Instructor: TBA EKG Technician Certification Program This comprehensive 50 hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the ASPT Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other National Certification Exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography and stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. $999 (Textbooks included) CED Q Register by: June 11 Date: June 18-August 8 (Mondays and Wednesdays) Time: 6:00PM-9:30PM Instructor: TBA Phlebotomy Technician Program This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program. $1,799 (Textbooks included) CED Q Register by: May 29 Date: June 5-August 14 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Time: 6:00PM 9:30PM Saturdays 6-23, 7-14 & 8-4 9:00AM 3:00PM Instructor: TBA Medical Billing and Coding Program This combined 80 hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-10 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-10 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Students will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS). $1,899 (Textbooks & Supplies Included) Note: After obtaining the practical work experience (6months to 2 years), students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National Certification Exams. CED Q Register by: June 4 Date: June 11-August 20 (Mondays and Wednesdays) Time: 6:00PM 9:30PM Saturdays 6-30 & :00AM 3:00PM Instructor: TBA Summer Summer