Reading Area Community College Fall Tabloid

Welcome

RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/CommunityEducation division is here to serve you. Courses and programs areavailable to meet your needs. RACC would like to thank all of itsstudents for their enthusiastic support. Our creative staff continues towork tirelessly to develop and present fresh, exciting educationalexperiences of the highest quality.

CAREER TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

AUCTIONEERING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ONLINE CERTIFICATES & COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

COMPUTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TECHNICAL TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

GED PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

VOLUNTEER TUTOR PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

CULTURAL PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

REGISTRATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

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Reading Area Community College, an equal opportunity college, does not discriminate against persons in employment, educational programsor activities, vocational programs or awarding of contracts based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, color, sexual orientation, veteranstatus or disability. This Board of Trustees policy #840 on nondiscrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications and ispublished in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Affirmative Action inquiries should be directed to the AffirmativeAction Officer, RACC, P.O. Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603 (610.372.4721).

Career Training programs have beenconsolidated and moved to a new locationin the Gateway Center at 2nd and PennStreets. This facility affords ultra-modernclassrooms and laboratories with the latestinstructional technology.

Are you looking for a new career?Have you recently been laid off?

You can earn a certificate in 6 months!We offer full-time and individual classes.

STUDENT LOANS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND/OR SCHOLARSHIPSMAY BE AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS.

If you have been affected by recent layoffs, you may be eligible foradditional funding for these programs.

Please call us at 610.375.8188 for more information.To contact the Nurse Aide Program, please call 610.375.7505.

RACC Community Education Fall 2011 Course Offerings 1

Career Training

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2 RACC Community Education Fall 2011 Course Offerings

Career Training

MEDICAL INSURANCE& BILLING SPECIALIST $6,080606 Hours Starts: 9/29This program focuses on developing theadministrative skills necessary to be asuccessful Medical Insurance and BillingSpecialist. This fast growing field offersemployment opportunities in doctors’offices, insurance companies, hospitals,and home-based businesses. Three yearsof business or administrative experienceis required for this course of study.Students complete a 150-hour intern-ship.

*MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT $6,465636 Hours Starts: 9/29This program will prepare students tofunction in a variety of entry-levelcapacities in hospitals, clinics, anddoctors’ offices. Students will developskills in medical terminology, com-puterized medical office procedures and“front office” duties. In addition, studentswill learn “back office” skills, includingadministering injections and immun-izations, dispensing medications, draw-ing blood, and performing EKGs and CPR.Students complete a 150-hour intern-ship.

MEDICAL SECRETARY $6,760657 Hours Starts: 9/29This program is designed to help thosewith some clerical skills prepare to workin the fast growing field as a MedicalSecretary. Module A reviews basic clericalskills while beginning to develop theskills necessary for the health care field.Module B advances the student’s skills inmedical office procedures, medical

transcription, and word processing.Completing this course will prepare thestudent for administrative duties such astranscription, patient scheduling andinsurance and billing. Students completea 150-hour internship.

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST $6,600645 Hours Starts: 9/29This program will prepare individuals foremployment as a receptionist in amedical office or other health caresetting. Students will learn keyboardingand medical office procedures includinganswering the telephone, schedulingpatients, maintaining files, and directingvisitors. Instruction will also prepare theindividual for related clerical duties usingmedical terminology in hospitals, clinics,or lab facilities. Students complete a 150-hour internship.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST $5,360552 Hours Starts: 9/29This program will prepare individuals towork in the field of medical transcription.Keyboarding skills are an essentialprerequisite for enrollment. Oppor-tunities for employment exist in doctors’offices, hospitals, and other medical andhealth care organizations. Students com-plete a 150-hour internship.

*CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE $82584 Hours Starts: Dec. 2011After completing this program, studentswill be prepared to care for clients in thehome environment or assisted livingfacility. Students will be given theory, in-class labs, and complete a 15-hour on-site practicum reflecting the essential

Medical Occupational TrainingMedical Occupational Training prepares individuals for full-time, unsubsidizedemployment and provides students with specific skills to increase their employability.Many of the programs can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Financial aid maybe available through RACC, Berks County Career Link and /or OVR. Classes beginevery 6 weeks!


Career Training

will be a 130-hour clinical experience in aprofessional dental office.

*VETERINARY ASSISTANT $1,500132 Hours Starts: 9/6This program will provide the studentwith the basic, entry-level knowledgeand skills necessary for pursuing a careerin a veterinary hospital as an assistant.This training is technically challenging.The program includes classroom andanimal restraint competencies that mustbe successfully demonstrated prior toclinical placement for hands-on exper-ience in local veterinary hospitals.Learning medical terminology and basictechnical veterinary skills are also anintegral part of the training.

HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONS $995234 Hours Starts Oct. 2011This course prepares students for entry-level healthcare employment andprovides the foundation for furthertraining in advanced health servicesoccupations. This course providescontent that all healthcare workers mustknow and skills they must be able todemonstrate. Topics include Introductionto Computer, Health Care Systems, Legaland Ethical Responsibilities, MedicalTerminology, Infection Control, Com-munications, Anatomy and Physiology,Human Growth and Development,Medical Mathematics, Wellness andNutrition, Client Status, Safety Pre-cautions, CPR Methods, Emergency Care,Personal Qualities, Health Care Careersand Job Seeking Skills. This course isdelivered on-line in concert withtraditional lecture-style classes to createan engaging hybrid approach tolearning. Students who do not haveInternet access at home may use acomputer lab located in the GatewayCenter for Career Training.

body of knowledge needed to providebasic supportive health services for theclients. Upon satisfactory completion ofthese requirements, the student will beeligible to take the National Home HealthCertification test. The curriculum waswritten with support from the Ad-ministration on Aging and by theNational Association for Home Care andHospice.

*CNA, NURSE AIDE $1,200/$1,500128/165 Hours Starts: 9/29This program will prepare students foremployment in a long-term care facility.During this course, the student will bepresented with both theory and practicalinformation regarding patient care. Thiscourse meets the requirements of theState of Pennsylvania. Students com-pleting the course are eligible to sit forthe Pennsylvania State CompetencyExam.

*DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN WITH PHLEBOTOMY $4,945414 Hours Starts: 9/29This program will prepare individuals tocollect blood from adult patients andperform EKGs. The initial component oftraining will consist of basic medicalcourses and a word processing course.The last six weeks of this program willinclude 240 hours of intensive clinicaltraining at the Reading Hospital andMedical Center.

*DENTAL ASSISTANT $5,625446 Hours Starts Sept. 2011This full-time program will prepareindividuals for employment in a dentaloffice. Students will receive theory andpractical application regarding chairsideassisting. Students will also learn basiclaboratory procedures and prepare to sitfor the state certification in radiology. Inaddition to classroom instruction, there

Please call Career Programs at 610.375.8188 for additional information.*Proof of personal medical insurance required.


Career Training

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $5,960647 Hours Starts: 9/29This program prepares those possessingthree to five years of business or clericalexperience to upgrade to the Admin-istrative Assistant level. The initialmodules will cover word processing,business management, and businessEnglish. The second module includesadvanced administrative skills such asAccounting, Spreadsheets, and WordProcessing II. Students also take DesktopPublishing and Microcomputer Account-ing. Students will complete a 200-hourinternship.

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT $6,080606 Hours Starts: 9/29This program will prepare individuals foremployment in large and small businessoffices in the areas of Accounting,Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,Payroll, and other departments thatrequire an understanding of Accounting.Students will gain an understanding ofaccounting to include daily, monthly, andyear-end transactions, processes andfinancial reporting. Additionally, studentswill be able to calculate and preparepayroll and related tax reports. Studentswill learn both manual and computerizedaccounting methods. Additionally, thestudent will become proficient in the useof the computer to include Word, Exceland PowerPoint. Program includes a 150-hour internship.

OFFICE ASSISTANT WITHCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS $5,320549 Hours Starts: 9/29

This program is designed to build basicclerical skills with an emphasis ondeveloping computer application skills.Students will be prepared to enter thebusiness world as clerical supportpersonnel, receptionists, correspondenceclerks and data entry clerks.This programincludes a 150-hour internship.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS $3,080231 Hours Starts: 9/29This program will assist those studentswho need to gain valuable computersoftware training. Included in this courseare classes in word processing, spread-sheets, and introduction to computers.Students will also become proficient inDesktop Publishing, Access, and Power-Point.

Business Occupational Training

Business Occupational Training prepares individuals for full-time, unsubsidizedemployment and provides students with specific skills to increase their employability.Many of the programs can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Financial aid maybe available through RACC, Berks County Career Link and /or OVR. Classes beginevery 6 weeks!

NEW – EXPLORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTHCAREBeginning October 13, 2011Evening hours available

v Careers in healthcare afford job stability andsatisfaction in one of the largest employmentsectors of today’s economy.

v Have you thought about training for a career in thehealthcare field, but aren’t sure where to begin?

v Is a career in healthcare a good fit for me?

RACC is offering a new course to enable you to explore the many career opportunitiesin the healthcare field. This course provides content that all healthcare workers mustknow and skills they must be able to demonstrate.

Healthcare Foundations $995Using sound learning theory and leading-edge technology, Healthcare Foundationsprepares students for entry-level health care employment and provides the foundationfor further training in advanced health services occupations.

Content AreasIntroduction to ComputerHealthcare Systems Wellness and NutritionLegal and Ethical Responsibilities Client StatusMedical Terminology Safety PrecautionsInfection Control CPR MethodsCommunications Emergency CareAnatomy and Physiology Personal QualitiesHuman Growth and Development Healthcare CareersMedical Mathematics Job Seeking Skills

Healthcare Foundations contains standards-based healthcare content that is delivered on-line inconcert with traditional lecture-style classes to create an engaging hybrid approach to learning.The varied and multimedia-based content delivery format provides both traditional and non-traditional learners an improved learning experience resulting in better outcomes.

National Correlation – Healthcare Foundations is aligned with the National Healthcare FoundationStandards and Accountability Criteria - www.mhc.org/mhc_images/sampleassessment.pdf.

Please call Career Programs at 610.375.8188 for additional information.

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Reading Area Community Collegeis pleased to announce registration for

Medical Office Assistant$6,465 Starts September, 2011This course will prepare the student tofunction in doctors’ offices and clinics.Students will develop skills in medicalterminology, computerized medicaloffice procedures, medical officeprocedures and “front office” duties.In addition, students will learn “backoffice” skills including administeringinjections and medications, drawingblood, performing EKG’s and CPR.New classes begin every 6 weeks!

Please call 610.375.8188 for more information.

Dental AssistantThis course will prepare individuals for

employment in a dental office. Students willbe instructed in the theory and practicalapplication regarding chairside assisting.

Students will learn basic laboratoryprocedures, and prepare to take the state

certification exam for radiology. Along withthe classroom instruction, there will be a

130-hour clinical experience in aprofessional dental office.

Starts September 2011

Monday through Friday8:45 am– 2:45 pm

$5,625

Please call Career Programs at 610.375.8188 for additional information.


Career Training

Heartsaver First Aid w/CPR/AEDCourse #: ZCPR-314-100 Times: 8:30 am–4:30 pm Dates: Saturday 9/24/11

ZCPR-314-101 8:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday 10/22/11



Cost: $85 includes textbook & pocket mask

Location: RACC, Schuylkill Hall

This American Heart Association 2-year certificate course is designed to prepare thegeneral public to recognize several life-threatening emergencies and skills to providebasic first aid. It will include adult, child and infant CPR, and the use of the AED. Intendedaudiences include lifeguards, child care workers, fire and security personnel and othergeneral lay rescuers.

Student manuals and pocket masks must be picked up prior to the course in SchuylkillHall, 3rd floor, RACC.

For more information call 610.607.6232 or 610.607.6231.

All students must be pre-registered. Payment is due with registration.

Training Availablein the Comfort of Your Home

Provided by Reading Area Community College

Several American Heart Association courses are NOW available online:

• Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider• Advanced Cardiac Life Support• Heartsaver First Aid• Heartsaver CPR/AED with First Aid

These classes are also available on campus.Visit http://www.racc.edu/CommunityEd/HCPS/cpr.aspx for more information.

Call Michele Furdyna at 610.607.6220or email at [email protected] for more details.


Career Training

AUCTIONEERING

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

• Learn the skills necessary to become

a Professional Auctioneer

• One of only three PA State Board of

Auctioneer Examiners’ approved

programs

• 10-Week Program

• Successful completion of program qualifies the student to sit for

the PA Licensing Exam

• Approved for Veterans Benefits

• Classes available in a weekday format

SPRING CLASS DATES:Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

March 12 to May 16, 20129 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Best Western Reading Inn

Reading Area Community College, through its Community EducationDepartment, is pleased to offer a PA State Board of Auctioneer Examiners’

approved Certificate Program in Auctioneering.

The Certification Program has been designed to provide in-depth knowledge of the techniques, procedures and principles of communication,

appraisal, management, marketing, and law necessary to pass the Auctioneer Licensing Exam.

Call 610.607.6232 for information on this program.


Online Certificates & Courses

Online Non-Credit Certificates and Courses

Update your skills, discover a new talent, or chart a career path at your own pace and at yourconvenience with online courses. RACC’s non-credit Ed2Go/Gatlin Courses can offer communitymembers accessible and affordable paths to lifelong learning.

Prerequisites for ALL online certificates, courses and tutorials:• Online orientation at: www.gatlineducation.com/readingacc

for Career Training Certificates or www.ed2go.com/readingaccfor Short Term Courses

• E-mail account• Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser• Reliable Internet service• Windows 98 or newer

Please note: Software is not provided for computer classes. Students are expected to have access to the appropriate software for participation in these classes.

NOW ACT 48 APPROVED!

Online - Career Training Certificates

Non-credit online career training certificatesprovide the skills necessary to acquireprofessional level positions for many in-demandoccupations. Reading Area Community Collegein Partnership with Gatlin Education Services(GES) offers top quality training.

Our programs are designed by a team ofprofessionals from each respective field, whowork to provide the most effective web-basedlearning experience available today.Instructors/mentors are actively involved inyour online learning experience. They respondto any questions or concerns, as well as encourage and motivate you to succeed.

Each program includes a set of lessons and evaluations; grades are a combination of theinstructor/mentor’s evaluation of students’ work and computer graded tests. We know you’llappreciate the quality as well as the convenience of anytime, anywhere learning! OpenEnrollment, enroll anytime!

For information or to register for an Online Career Training Certificate:go to: www.gatlineducation.com/readingacc

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Phone RACC with any questions at: 610.607.6232 or 610.607.6231.Please note: Once the course is accessed either by requesting materials

or viewing lessons, there are no refunds.

CAREER TRAINING ONLINE CERTIFICATES FALL TERM 2011

Business and ProfessionalHOURS COST

Administrative Professional with Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training 320 $2,295

Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office 2007 Master 240 $1,995

Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 240 $1,995

Certified Bookkeeper 120 $1,795Certified Global Business Professional 400 $2,495Certified Mediator 120 $1,595Certified Wedding Planner 300 $1,395Chartered Tax Professional 180 $1,795eBusiness Certificate 200 $1,995Entrepreneurship: Start-up and Business

Owner Management 360 $2,095Event Management and Design 300 $1,895Fitness Business Management 200 $2,395Grant Writing 300 $2,095Lean Mastery 60 $1,695Management for IT Professionals 390 $2,095Non-Profit Management 300 $2,095Paralegal 300 $1,795Payroll Practice and Management 80 $1,595Purchasing & Supply Chain Management 300 $2,095Records Management Certificate 180 $1,395Six Sigma Black Belt 200 $2,695Six Sigma Green Belt 100 $1,895Technical Writing 80 $1,595Travel Agent Training 200 $1,595Understanding Earned Value Management 30 $1,295Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness 200 $2,395

Management and CorporateHOURS COST

Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist 240 $2,995Entrepreneurship: Start-up and Business

Owner Management 360 $2,095Event Management and Design 300 $1,895Fitness Business Management 200 $2,395Grant Writing 300 $2,095Lean Mastery 60 $1,695Management for IT Professionals 390 $2,095Non-Profit Management 300 $2,095Payroll Practice and Management 80 $1,595Project Management 40 $1,495Purchasing & Supply Chain Management 300 $2,095Records Management Certificate 180 $1,395Understanding Earned Value Management 30 $1,295

IT and Software DevelopmentHOURS COST


Online Certificates & Courses.NET Training 177 $1,995Administrative Professional with Microsoft

Certified Application Specialist Training 320 $2,295Administrative Professional with Microsoft

Office 2007 Master 280 $1,995Administrative Professional with Microsoft

Office Specialist 240 $1,995eBusiness Certificate 200 $1,995Forensic Computer Examiner 150 $3,095Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist 80 $1,495Microsoft Certified Application Specialist:

Office 2007 and Windows Vista 240 $1,895Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician

(MCDST)* 200 $1,795Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003

(MCSA)* 440 $2,495Microsoft Certified System Administrator Plus 2003

(MCSA+)* 340 $2,195Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE)* 700 $3,295Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:

SQL Server 2005 (MCTS)* 480 $3,095Microsoft Office MASTER 160 $1,595Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 (MOS) 120 $1,595Microsoft Windows Vista 35 $ 595.NET Training Business 177 $1,995Pay Per Click Marketing 150 $1,495RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web ™ 70 $2,495Search Engine Marketing 250 $1,895Search Engine Optimization 150 $1,495Web Database Developer 267 $2,195Webmaster 150 $1,795

Media and DesignHOURS COST

3ds max 360 $1,695AutoCAD 2011 150 $2,395Digital Arts Certificate 420 $5,595Fine Arts Certificate 420 $4,495Game Art Certificate 420 $5,595Graphic Design with Photoshop CS3 Training 200 $1,795Marketing Design Certificate 420 $5,595Multimedia Arts Certificate 420 $5,595Video Game Design and Development 500 $1,995Web Database Developer 267 $2,195Webmaster 150 $1,795Website Design Certificate 420 $5,595

Healthcare and FitnessHOURS COST

Administrative Dental Assistant 150 $1,595Administrative Medical Specialist with

Medical Billing and Coding 300 $1,995Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office 80 $1,395Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep 80 $1,695

Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer 400 $2,795Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative 120 $1,595



Healthcare and Fitness continued HOURS COST

Emergency Management Training for First Responders 300 $1,995Fitness Business Management 200 $2,395HIPAA Compliance (4 user license) 12 $ 599Medical Terminology 60 $ 595Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sport 200 $2,395Personal Fitness Trainer 250 $2,095Personal Training and Group Exercise

Training for Older Adults 200 $2,395Pharmacy Technician 300 $1,995Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness 200 $2,395

Hospitality and GamingHOURS COST

Casino Baccarat Dealer 75 $1,195Casino Blackjack Dealer 100 $1,395Casino Poker Dealer 100 $1,395Certified Wedding Planner 300 $1,395Travel Agent Training 200 $1,595

Skilled Trades and IndustrialHOURS COST

Biofuel Production Operations 400 $2,595Building Analyst Quick Start: BPI BA Certification 60 $1,195Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) 16 $ 795Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) 32 $ 895Certified Green Supply Chain Professional 60 $1,595Chemical Plant Operations 400 $2,595Freight Broker/Agent Training 150 $1,695Home Inspection Certificate 200 $2,095HVAC Technician 320 $3,095Modern Automotive Service Technician 380 $2,695Oil Refinery Operations 400 $2,595Paper Mill Operations 400 $2,595Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments 30 $ 695Power Plant Operations 400 $2,595Principles of Green Buildings 30 $ 595Pulp Mill Operations 400 $2,595Senior Certified Sustainability Professional 110 $2,495Natural Gas Plant Operations 400 $2,595Wind Energy Apprentice 240 $2,195

Sustainable Energy and Going GreenHOURS COST

Biofuel Production Operations 400 $2,595Building Analyst Quick Start: BPI BA Certification 60 $1,195Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) 16 $ 795Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) 32 $ 895Certified Green Supply Chain Professional 60 $1,595Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments 30 $ 695Principles of Green Buildings 30 $ 595Senior Certified Sustainability Professional 110 $2,495Solar Power Professional 120 $1,695Natural Gas Plant Operations 400 $2,595Wind Energy Apprentice 240 $2,195




Online-Short Term CoursesNon-credit online short term courses provide a wide variety of knowledge and skills forprofessional and personal development. Experience top quality courses developed by nationallyrecognized instructors and college professors. Lessons are provided online and can be completedat your own pace, usually in one to six weeks, two lessons per week.

For information or to register for an Online Short-Term Course:Professional Career courses go to: www.ed2go.com/readingacc

Phone RACC with any questions at: 610.607.6232 or 610.607.6231Please note: Once the course is accessed either by requesting materials

or viewing lessons, there are no refunds.

SHORT TERM ONLINE COURSES FALL 2011

Business Career and ProfessionalACCOUNTING HOURS COST

Accounting Fundamentals (US) 24 $99Accounting Fundamentals II (US) 24 $99Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 24 $99Introduction to Peachtree Accounting 2009 24 $99Introduction to QuickBooks 2007 (US) 24 $99Introduction to QuickBooks 2008 (US) 24 $99Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 (US) 24 $99Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2009 (US) 24 $99Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2010 (US) 24 $99Quickbooks 2007 for Contractors 24 $99QuickBooks 2009 for Contractors (US) 24 $99

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Business Communication and Leadership HOURS COST

Achieving Success with Difficult People 24 $99Building Teams That Work 24 $99Get Paid to Travel 24 $99Individual Excellence 24 $59Interpersonal Communication 24 $59Keys to Effective Communication 24 $59Leadership 24 $59

Business Fundamentals HOURS COST

Employment Law Fundamentals (US) 24 $99Fundamentals of Supervision and Management 24 $99Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II 24 $99Fundamentals of Technical Writing 24 $99Mastery of Business Fundamentals 24 $99Total Quality Fundamentals 24 $99

START DATES FOR 2011 SHORT TERM COURSES ARE:8/17/11 9/21/11 10/19/11

11/9/11 12/14/11


Online Certificates & CoursesGeneral Business and ManagementAdministrative Assistant Applications 24 $99Administrative Assistant Fundamentals 24 $99Distribution and Logistics Management 24 $99Going Green at the Workplace 24 $99Managing Customer Service 24 $99Manufacturing Applications 24 $99Manufacturing Fundamentals 24 $99Principals of Sales Management 24 $99Purchasing Fundamentals 24 $99Supply Chain Management Fundamentals 24 $99Understanding the Human Resources Function 24 $99

CERTIFICATE PREP HOURS COST

PMP Certification Prep 1 24 $105PMP Certification Prep 2 24 $105

GRANT WRITING AND NONPROFIT HOURS COST

A to Z Grant Writing (US) 24 $99Advanced Grant Proposal Writing (US) 24 $99Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant (US) 24 $99Get Grants! (US) 24 $99Introduction to Nonprofit Management (US) 24 $99Marketing Your Nonprofit 24 $99Starting a Nonprofit 24 $99Wow, What a Great Event! 24 $99Writing Effective Grant Proposals (US) 24 $99

HEALTH CARE HOURS COST

Become a Physical Therapy Aide 24 $99Become an Optical Assistant (US) 24 $99Certificate in Bioenergy and Spiritual Healing 26 $190Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine 32 $210Certificate in End of Life Care 26 $190Certificate in Gerontology 40 $205Certificate in Growth and Development

Through the Lifespan 15 $150Certificate in Issues in Oxygenation 15 $150Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing 23 $170Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management 24 $170Certificate in Perinatal Issues 14 $110Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing 36 $210Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician 24 $ 99Explore a Career in a Dental Office 24 $ 99Handling Medical Emergencies 24 $ 99HIPAA Compliance 24 $ 99Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach 24 $ 99

LAW & LEGAL

Law & Legal HOURS COST

Business Law for the Small Business Owner (US) 24 $99Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights (US) 24 $99Employment Law Fundamentals (US) 24 $99Evidence Law (US) 24 $99Introduction to Criminal Law (US) 24 $99Introduction to Criminal Law II (US) 24 $99Legal Nurse Consulting (US) 24 $99Winning Strategy for the Courtroom 24 $99Worker’s Compensation (US) 24 $99


Online Certificates & CoursesParalegalExplore a Career as a Paralegal 24 $160

Test PreparationLSAT Preparation – Part 1 (US) 24 $99LSAT Preparation – Part 2 (US) 24 $160

SALES & MARKETING HOURS COST

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions 24 $99Business and Marketing Writing 24 $99Designing Effective Websites 24 $99Effective Business Writing 24 $99Effective Selling 24 $99Interpersonal Communication 24 $99Leadership 24 $99Principles of Sales Management 24 $99Professional Sales Skills 24 $99

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS HOURS COST

Growing Plants for Fun and Profit (US) 24 $99Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay 24 $99Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own

Publishing Business (US) 24 $99Real Estate Investing 24 $99Real Estate Investing II: Financing Your Property 24 $99Secrets of the Caterer 24 $99Starting a Consulting Practice (US) 24 $99Wow, What a Great Event! 24 $99

TEACHING AND EDUCATION HOURS COST

Classroom ComputingCreating a Classroom Web Site 24 $99Easy Classroom PodcastingGuiding Kids on the Internet 24 $99Integrating Technology in the Classroom 24 $99Microsoft Excel 2003 in the Classroom 24 $99Microsoft Excel 2007 in the Classroom 24 $99Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 in the Classroom 24 $99Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 in the Classroom 24 $99Microsoft Word 2003 in the Classroom 24 $99Microsoft Word 2007 in the Classroom 24 $99The Classroom Computer 24 $99Using the Internet in the Classroom 24 $99

Languages HOURS COST

An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL 24 $99Enhancing Language Development in Childhood 24 $99Grammar for ESL 24 $99Practical Ideas for the Adult ESL/EFL Classroom 24 $99Writing for ESL 24 $99

Mathematics HOURS COST

Singapore Math Strategies:Model Drawing for Grades 1-6 24 $99

Singapore Math: Number Sense and Computational Strategies 24 $99

Teaching Math: Grades 4-6 24 $99



Online Certificates & CoursesReading and Writing HOURS COST

Creating K-12 Learning Materials 24 $99Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies for

Maximum Student Achievement 24 $99Guided Reading: Strategies for the

Differentiated Classroom 24 $99Ready, Set, Read! 24 $99Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies That Work 24 $99Teaching ESL/EFL Reading 24 $99Teaching Writing: Grades 4-6 24 $99

Science HOURS COST

Teaching Science: Grades 4-6 24 $99

Tools for Teachers HOURS COST

A to Z Grant Writing (US) 24 $99Creating the Inclusive Classroom:

Strategies for Success 24 $99Creating Web Pages 24 $99Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom 24 $99Easy Classroom Podcasting 24 $99Get Assertive! 24 $99Grammar Refresher 24 $99Handling Medical Emergencies 24 $99Leadership 24 $99Praxis 1 Preparation 24 $99Solving Classroom Discipline Problems 24 $99Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II 24 $99Survival Kit for Teachers (US) 24 $99Teaching Students with Autism: Strategies for Success 24 $99Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities 24 $99The Creative Classroom 24 $99Understanding Adolescents 24 $99

VETERINARY HOURS COST

Become a Veterinary Assistant 24 $99Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction 24 $99Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills 24 $99

Writing and PublishingBUSINESS WRITING HOURS COST

Business and Marketing Writing 24 $99Effective Business Writing 24 $99Fundamentals of Technical Writing 24 $99Grammar Refresher (US) 24 $99Resume Writing Workshop 24 $99

CREATIVE WRITING

Creative Writing HOURS COST

Advanced Fiction Writing 24 $99Beginning Writer’s Workshop 24 $99Breaking Into Sitcom Writing 24 $99Creating K-2 Learning Materials 24 $99Forensic Science for Writers 24 $99Grammar Refresher (US) 24 $99Introduction to Journaling 24 $99Mystery Writing 24 $99


Online Certificates & CoursesPleasure of Poetry 24 $99Romance Writing Secrets 24 $99Travel Writing 24 $99Write Fiction Like a Pro 24 $99Write Your Life Story 24 $99Writeriffic 2: Advanced Creativity Training for Writers 24 $99Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers 24 $99Writing for Children 24 $99

Writer’s Guide HOURS COST

A Writer’s Guide to Descriptive Settings 24 $99Research Methods for Writers 24 $99The Keys to Effective Editing (US) 24 $99Writing for ESL 24 $99

GRANT WRITING HOURS COST

A to Z Grant writing (US) 24 $99Advanced Grant Proposal Writing (US) 24 $99Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant (US) 24 $99Get Grants! (US) 24 $99Writing Effective Grant Proposals (US) 24 $99

PUBLISHING HOURS COST

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published (US) 24 $99Publish it Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your

Own Publishing Business (US) 24 $99

Computers and TechnologyBASIC COMPUTER LITERACY HOURS COST

Computer Skills for the Workplace 24 $99Introduction to Linux 24 $99Navigating the Internet 24 $99

Microsoft Applications HOURS COST

Introduction to Windows Vista 24 $99Introduction to Windows XP 24 $99What’s New in Microsoft Office 2007 24 $99

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS HOURS COST

Adobe CoursesCreating Web Graphics with Photoshop CS3 24 $99Design Projects for Adobe Illustrator CS2 24 $99Discover Digital Photography 24 $99Intermediate Dreamweaver CS3 24 $99Intermediate Photoshop CS3 24 $99Intermediate Photoshop CS4 24 $99Introduction to Dreamweaver 8 24 $99Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 24 $99Introduction to Illustrator CS3 24 $99Introduction to InDesign CS3 24 $99Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer 24 $99Photoshop CS4 for the Digital Photographer 24 $99Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer 24 $99Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II 24 $99Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer I 24 $99Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer II 24 $99



Online Certificates & CoursesMicrosoft CoursesIntroduction to Microsoft FrontPage 2003 24 $99Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2003 24 $99Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2007 24 $99What’s New in Microsoft Office 2007 24 $99

Other Computer CoursesIntroduction to CorelDRAW X3 24 $99Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 24 $99Introduction to Peachtree Accounting 2009 24 $99Introduction to QuickBooks 2007 (US) 24 $99Introduction to QuickBooks 2008 (US) 24 $99Making Movies with Windows Vista 24 $99Making Movies with Windows XP 24 $99QuickBooks 2007 for Contractors (US) 24 $99QuickBooks 2009 for Contractors (US) 24 $99

DATABASE MANAGEMENT HOURS COST

Intermediate Oracle 24 $99Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 24 $99Introduction to Database Development 24 $99Introduction to Oracle 24 $99Introduction to SQL 24 $99

GRAPHIC AND MULTIMEDIA DESIGN

Design Courses HOURS COST

Creating Web Graphics with Photoshop CS3 24 $99Design Projects for Adobe Illustrator CS2 24 $99Introduction to CorelDRAW X3 24 $99Introduction to Illustrator CS3 24 $99Introduction to InDesign CS3 24 $99Introduction to Photoshop CS3 24 $99Introduction to Photoshop CS4 24 $99

Multimedia CoursesIntroduction to Flash 8 24 $99Introduction to Flash MX 2004 24 $99Making Movies with Windows Vista 24 $99Making Movies with Windows XP 24 $99

Web Technology CoursesAchieving Top Search Engine Positions 24 $99Creating Web Pages 24 $99Creating Web Pages II 24 $99Designing Effective Websites 24 $99Intermediate CSS and XHTML 24 $99Intermediate Dreamweaver CS3 24 $99Introduction to CSS and XHTML 24 $99Introduction to Dreamweaver 8 24 $99Introduction to Microsoft FrontPage 2003 24 $99Introduction to PHP and MySQL 24 $99

PC NETWORKING & SECURITY HOURS COST

Advanced PC Security 24 $99Intermediate Networking 24 $99Introduction to Networking 24 $99Introduction to PC Security 24 $99Introduction to PC Troubleshooting 24 $99Wireless Networking 24 $99


Online Certificates & CoursesTHE INTERNET HOURS COST

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions 24 $99Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay 24 $99Navigating the Internet 24 $99

WEB AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Computer Programming HOURS COST

Intermediate C# Programming 24 $99Intermediate Java Programming 24 $99Intermediate Visual Basic 2005 24 $99Intermediate Visual Basic 2008 24 $99Introduction to Ajax Programming 24 $99Introduction to Alice 2.0 Programming 24 $99Introduction to ASP.NET 24 $99Introduction to C# Programming 24 $99Introduction to C++ Programming 24 $99Introduction to Java Programming 24 $99Introduction to Perl Programming 24 $99Introduction to Python 2.5 Programming 24 $99Introduction to Ruby Programming 24 $99Introduction to Visual Basic 2005 24 $99Introduction to Visual Basic 2008 24 $99

HTML CoursesCreating Web Pages 24 $99Creating Web Pages II 24 $99Designing Effective Websites 24 $99Intermediate CSS and XHTML 24 $99Introduction to CSS and XHTML 24 $99

Personal DevelopmentDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY HOURS COST

Discover Digital Photography 24 $99Intermediate Photoshop CS3 24 $99Introduction to Photoshop CS3 24 $99Introduction to Photoshop CS4 24 $99Making Movies with Windows XP 24 $99Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera 24 $99Photographing People with Your Digital Camera 24 $99Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer 24 $99Photoshop CS4 for the Digital Photographer 24 $99Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer 24 $99Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II 24 $99Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer 24 $99Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer II 24 $99Secrets of Better Photography 24 $99Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer 24 $99

JOB SEARCH HOURS COST

Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search 24 $99Resume Writing Workshop 24 $99Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search 24 $99

LANGUAGES HOURS COST

An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL 24 $99Beginning Conversational French 24 $99Conversational Japanese 24 $99




Grammar for ESL (US) 24 $99Grammar Refresher (US) 24 $99Practical Ideas for the Adult ESL/EFL Classroom 24 $99Technical ESL/EFL Reading 24 $99Writing for ESL 24 $99

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

ArtsPleasure of Poetry 24 $99

FamilyAssisting Aging Parents 24 $99

Learn a New SkillGoing Green at the Workplace 24 $99Grammar Refresher 24 $99Handling Medical Emergencies 24 $99Homeschool with Success (US) 24 $99Merrill Ream Speed Reading 24 $99Wow, What a Great Event! 24 $99

Personal ExcellenceAchieving Success with Difficult People 24 $99Get Assertive! 24 $99Get Paid to Travel 24 $99Individual Excellence 24 $99Interpersonal Communication 24 $99Keys to Effective Communication 24 $99Leadership 24 $99Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow 24 $99Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search 24 $99Skills for Making Great Decisions 24 $99Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search 24 $99

WritingIntroduction to Journaling 24 $99Resume Writing Workshop 24 $99Write Your Life Story 24 $99

PERSONAL FINANCE HOURS COST

Debt Elimination Techniques That Work (US) 24 $99Introduction to Stock Options (US) 24 $99Keys to Successful Money Management (US) 24 $99Personal Finance (US) 24 $99Real Estate Investing (US) 24 $99Real Estate Investing II: Financing Your Property (US) 24 $99Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! (US) 24 $99The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks (US) 24 $99Where Does All My Money Go? (US) 24 $99

TEST PREP HOURS COST

GED Preparation (US) 24 $99GMAT Preparation (US) 24 $99GRE Preparation – Part 1 (Verbal and Analytical) (US) 24 $99GRE Preparation – Part 2 (Quantitative) (US) 24 $99LSAT Preparation – Part 1 (US) 24 $99LSAT Preparation – Part 2 (US) 24 $99

Languages continued HOURS COST



Praxis 1 Preparation 24 $99Prepare for the GED Language Arts, Writing Test (US) 24 $99Prepare for the GED Math Test 24 $99SAT/ACT Preparation – Part 1 24 $99SAT/ACT Preparation – Part 2 24 $99

Phone RACC with any questions at:610.607.6232 or 610.607.6231

Please note: Once the course is accessed either by requesting materials or viewing lessons, there are no refunds.

Test Prep continued HOURS COST


Computers

Computer SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeINTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007ZCOM 266-140 (5 wks) $1954:00–6:00 pm Th Starts 9/22

An introductory course designed tointroduce and teach the fundamentalskills required to use the basics of theMicrosoft Office Professional software.This course is aimed at new users toprovide the knowledge necessary tomake an intelligent decision regardingthe need for more education orimplementation of this suite into yourhome or office environment. Coursecontent includes a look at Windows andfour of the components of the suite,including Word, Excel, Access andPowerPoint.

INTRODUCTION TO MS WORD 2007ZCOM-202-140 (5 wks) $1954:00–6:00 pm T Starts 9/20

ZCOM-222-150 (2 wks) $1858:30 am–12:30 pm T Starts 9/20

Students will investigate the many facetsof this word-processing package. Courseincludes creating and formatting, editing,and moving and printing text and mailmerge.Prerequisite: Introduction to thePersonal Computer or knowledge of PCoperations.

BasicsCOMPUTER KEYBOARDINGZCOM-261-140 (6 wks) $2204:00–6:00 pm T Starts 9/20

ZCOM-261-160 (6 wks) $2208:30–10:30 am S Starts 9/24

Memorize the keyboard and learn otherkeyboarding basics. This class is for thebeginner and those who would like toreacquaint themselves with thekeyboard. You do not need to be acomputer expert to take this course.

INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALCOMPUTERSZCOM-200-140 (5 wks) $1954:00–6:00 pm M Starts 9/19


If you are a new computer user, thiscourse is for you. Course content includescomputer start-up, running programs,menus, basic computer concepts, filemanagement and information aboutstorage media.

WINDOWS 7ZCOM 338-140 (5 wks) $1954:00-6:00 pm M Starts 10/31Learn how to unleash the power ofWindow’s latest operating system.Understand using gadgets, switchingusers, controlling program windows,working with the Win 7 taskbar, multi-tasking, storing files and file manage-ment, using the control panel.

INTERNET/EMAILZCOM 339-160 (5 wks) $19510:00 am – 12:00 pm S Starts 9/24Demystify the web. Learn how to sign upand use free webmail, how to create anduse email contacts, how to organizeemail, how to protect yourself whenusing the Internet.


Computers

ADVANCED MS WORD 2007ZCOM-244-150 (2 wks) $1858:30 am–12:30 pm T Starts 10/11

ZCOM-203-140 (5 wks) $1954:00–6:00 pm T Starts 11/1

This course builds on the introductoryMS Word Course. Course content includesworking with tables, using clip art,drawing objects, creating columns,inserting files, using styles and outlines,and organizing long documents.

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL 2007ZCOM-204-140 (5 wks) $1954:00–6:00 pm W Starts 9/21

ZCOM-237-150 (2 wks) $1858:30 am–12:30 pm Th Starts 9/22

ZCOM-204-160 (3 wks) $1958:30 am–12:00 pm S Starts 9/24

Learn the basics of Excel. Course contentincludes exploring the Excel desktop,editing, and formatting a worksheet.Prerequisite: Introduction to thePersonal Computer or knowledge of PCoperations.

ADVANCED EXCEL 2007ZCOM-259-150 (3 wks) $2208:30 am–12:30 pm Th Starts 10/13

ZCOM-259-140 (6 wks) $2204:00–6:00 pm W Starts 11/2


A course building on knowledge gainedfrom previous experience with Excelsoftware.This course is designed to teachessential skills in a more detailed fashionto improve proficiency using Excelsoftware. Course content includes moreadvanced editing features, creatingformulas and links and using graphics inthe worksheet.Prerequisite: Introduction to Excel

INTRODUCTION TO ACCESS 2007ZCOM-206-140 (5 wks) $1954:00–6:00 pm T Starts 9/20



An introductory course designed toteach the fundamental skills for usingAccess software. Course content includesdesigning and creating databases,sorting and selecting records, andgenerating reports.Prerequisite: Introduction to thePersonal Computer or knowledge of PCoperations.

ADVANCED ACCESS 2007ZCOM-247-140 (6 wks) $2204:00–6:00 pm T Starts 11/1



This course is a continuation of theIntroduction to Microsoft Access course.Course content includes more specificsabout designing and creating database,sorting and selecting records, andgenerating reports. It also includesworking with graphs, embedding andlinking objects, creating macros andprogramming command buttons.

INTRODUCTION TO OUTLOOKZCOM-253-150 (2 wks) $1858:30 am–12:30 pm Th Starts 12/8

A course designed to teach the skillsrequired to utilize Microsoft Outlook as adesktop information managementsystem. Course content includesmanaging a calendar, a contact list, andsending or receiving email.


Computers

INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT ZCOM-212-150 (3 wks) $1958:30 am–12:30 pm Th Starts 11/10

Learn how to create a presentation from atemplate or from new material; basiclayout; colors that work best; how to usethe variety of slide views provided in theprogram; how to import clip art orphotographs; how to use the drawingtools; how to create a simple chart ororganizational chart.

INTEGRATING THE MS APPLICATIONS:WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESSZCOM 340-140 (2 wks) $854:00–6:00 pm W Starts 9/21

Harness more ofthe power of the

MS Office byintegrating the

variousapplications. You’lllearn, for example,

how to place chartscreated in Excel

into Word andPowerPoint

Documents, and how to query Access togenerate data for an Excel chart.

InternetWEBSITE DESIGN & MAINTENANCEZCOM-211-140 (5 wks) $2404:00–6:00 pm T Starts 9/20


Learn how to create web pages withHTML 4.0 and CSS. Design pages usingforms, tables, frames and cascading stylesheets. Develop the skills to optimizeweb pages and graphics for fasterdownloads. Learn how to buy a domainname, FTP and host your website andsubmit it to search engines. Maintainyour web content with ease.

INTRODUCTION TOADOBE DREAMWEAVERZCOM-220-140 (5 wks) $2404:00–6:00 pm T Starts 11/1

Discover foryourself whyDreamweaver isbecoming one ofthe more popularprofessional Webdevelopment toolsbeing usedthroughout theweb designindustry. In thisclass, you will learnthe basic skills

needed to create professional-lookingweb pages. While learning the basicstructure of Dreamweaver, you will alsolearn to recognize the components of aDreamweaver document and thecommands used to create them, how tocreate text layouts, place images, buildtables and forms, apply color, utilizeJavaScript behaviors, and more.


Computers

Graphic DesignINTRODUCTION TOADOBE PHOTOSHOPZCOM-214-140 (5 wks) $2404:00-6:00 pm M Starts 9/19

ZCOM-214-160 (5 wks) $2401:00-3:00 pm S Starts 9/24

Course will emphasize basic compositionand manipulation of various mediaimages and typeface. Class exercises willutilize Photoshop’s primary imageediting tools: Tool Box, Selections, Masks,Layers, Channels, Color Adjustment,Transformation Tools, Filters andBlending Modes. Proper techniques forscanning images and importing thematerial into a graphics program formanipulation and basic design layout willalso be taught.Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windowsoperating system is a requirement for theclass.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP - ADVANCEDZCOM-246-140 (5 wks) $2404:00–6:00 pm M Starts 10/31

Course will emphasize basic compositionand manipulation of various mediaimages and typeface. Class exercises willutilize Photoshop’s primary imageediting tools: Tool Box, Selections, Masks,Layers, Channels, Color Adjustment,Transformation Tools, Filters andBlending Modes. Proper techniques forscanning images and importing thematerial into a graphics program formanipulation and basic design layout willalso be taught.Prerequisite: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

AUTOCAD 2011ZVOT 257-110 $750 (includes textbook)6:00 – 9:00 pm T Starts 9/20For the new AutoCAD user who needscomprehensive training in AutoCAD. Create,edit, and publish drawings with AutoCAD2009. No previous CAD experience necessary.Drafting, design or engineering experience aplus. Working knowledge of the Windows-based operating system preferred. 36 hours

Computerized AccountingQUICKBOOKS PRO 2010: BasicsZCOM-232-140 (5 wks) $1954:00–6:00 pm M Starts 9/19


This introductorycourse assists thesmall or home-basedbusiness owner ingetting up andrunning with theQuick-Books pro-gram. From creatinga sample company,to entering Vendors,Customers, Inventory,Banking, andInvoicing, this coursesets the groundwork for understanding howyou can manage your business tasks betterwith QuickBooks. Prerequisite: Understandingthe basic principles of using the computer.

QUICKBOOKS PRO 2010:Beyond the BasicsZCOM-233-140 (5 wks) $1954:00–6:00 pm M Starts 10/31

Beyond the Basics delves further into more ofthe features of this program, such as workingwith physical inventory, using the payrollfunction, working with Balance SheetAccounts, working with the Behind the Scenesprocesses, customizing, and closing yourQuickBooks files for year-end processing.


Computers

The Information Technology offerings at the Schmidt Training and Technology Centerare real-life oriented: theory, hands-on, and problem-solving based. Hardware coursestake advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities so you can do hands-on experimentsand detailed exercises, giving a solid, practical foundation in your technology area. Alllearning and progress is competency-based. Most of the fundamentals courses useinteractive, individualized self-paced learning, while the more advanced courses utilizeinstructor-led learning.

Computer Hardware

A+ SERIES: IT ESSENTIALSIT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software covers thefundamentals of PC computer technology, networking,and security, and also provides an introduction toadvanced concepts. IT Essentials: PC Hardware andSoftware is a hands-on, e-learning solution with anemphasis on practical experience to help studentsdevelop fundamental computer skills, along withessential career skills. This curriculum also helpsstudents prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.

Course DescriptionThe IT Essentials courses is designed for students whowant to pursue careers in IT and students who want togain practical knowledge of how a computer works.Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components ofa computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshootusing system tools and diagnostic software. Students will also be able to connect to theInternet and share resources in a network environment. Additional topics coveredinclude laptops and portable devices, wireless connectivity and basic implementationskills, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), security, safety and environmental issues,applied network configuration and troubleshooting skills, and communication skills.Hands-on lab activities are essential elements that are integrated into the curriculum.Labs are designed to supplement learning and provide “hands-on” experience withphysical equipment.

Prerequisite: general knowledge of the use of a computer

IT Essentials- Fundamentals IT Essentials- Advanced ZCOM 336 $2,275 ZCOM 337 $2,275Approximate time to complete: 450 hrs Approximate time to complete: 450 hrs(includes 100 hours of lab time) (includes 100 hours of lab time)

Open start date; contact Guv Bhogal at 610.607.6206or [email protected] for details.


Computers

CISCO Networking Academy

CCNA® Discovery has the following features:• Designed for students with basic PC usage skills • Offers a hands-on, career-oriented approach to

learning networking that emphasizes practicalexperience

• Maps more directly to everyday experiences withnetworks and covers key networking conceptsaccording to the types of environments studentsmay encounter, ranging from small office or homeoffice (SOHO) networking to more complexenterprise environments

• Includes activities that emphasize networkingimplementation

• Teaches applied skills to help students prepare forentry-level IT careers

• Excellent for students who are new to the IT field,with little or no prior IT experience

• Taught in a blended learning environment withno scheduled lecture times. Students meet withthe instructor by appointment to review conceptsand perform labs.

• Classes can start any time

CCNA® Exploration has the following features:• Excellent for students who have IT experience,

either in networking or non-networkedenvironments, who want to continue theireducation or gain in-depth networkingexperience

• Designed for students with advanced problem-solving and analytical skills

• Designed to allow students to learn skills in amore rigorous, comprehensive, theoretical andpractical way

• Presents an integrated and comprehensivecoverage of networking topics, fromfundamentals to advanced applications andservices

• Includes highly complex and challenging hands-on labs

• Taught in a classroom environment withscheduled lecture and lab times

• Classes start in September with NetworkFundamentals, a prerequisite for all other classes,and each class lasts 10 weeks, completing the fourrequired classes in August

Which Curriculum is Right for Me: CCNA® Discovery or CCNA® Exploration?

Can both programs get me to my CCNAcertification?Yes, both programs align to the CCNA certification.The goal is the same, the paths to that goal aredifferent. The CCNA® Discovery and CCNA®Exploration curricula teach the same applied skillsbut present the information in different ways toappeal to both student segments.

CCNA SecurityZCOM-408-210Tuesdays & Thursdays6:00–9:00 pm • Starts 9/20

72 hours 2 nights/week for 12 weeksInvestment: $1,100

Security and risk-management skills are amongthe most highly sought after skills innetworking. Organizations around the world areexperiencing a shortage of qualified ITcandidates with the specialized knowledge andskills needed to administer devices andapplications in a secure infrastructure, recognizenetwork vulnerabilities, and mitigate securitythreats.

The Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA®Security course provides a next step forindividuals who want to enhance their CCNA-level skill set and help meet the growingdemand for network security professionals. Thecurriculum provides an introduction to the coresecurity concepts and skills needed for theinstallation, troubleshooting, and monitoring ofnetwork devices to maintain the integrity,confidentiality, and availability of data anddevices.

Upon completion of the CCNA Security course,students will be able to:• Describe the security threats facing modern

network infrastructures• Secure network device access • Implement AAA on network devices • Mitigate threats to networks using ACLs• Implement secure network management and

reporting• Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks• Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set• Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set• Implement site-to-site IPSec VPNs• Administer effective security policies

New Course

Still not sure which curriculum is right for you?

Visit http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/course_catalog/newCCNA.html

to learn more with the CCNA curricula guideContact Guv Bhogal: 610.607.6206or email Guv at [email protected].


Computers

CISCO Networking AcademyCCNA® DISCOVERYThe Discovery curriculum providesfoundational networking knowledge, practicalexperience, and opportunities for careerexploration to help students prepare for entry-level careers in IT and networking. The curricu-lum offers a hands-on approach to learningand uses interactive tools and easy-to-followlabs to help students learn the general theoryneeded to build networks. Prerequisite: basicPC skills.

Students learn the technical skills and softskills needed to succeed in entry-levelnetworking professions such as a networkinstaller, help-desk technician, pre-salessupport technician, or network technician.

The CCNA Discovery curriculum preparesstudents for two different Cisco certificationexams: Cisco Certified Entry NetworkTechnician (CCENT) or Cisco Certified NetworkAdministrator (CCNA).

Course DescriptionThe curriculum consists of four courses, each aprerequisite for the next course.

Networking for Home and Small BusinessApproximate time to complete: 240 hours(includes 40 hours of lab time) $900

Working at a Small-to-Medium Businessor ISPApproximate time to complete: 300 hours(includes 40 hours of lab time) $900

Introducing Routing and Switchingin the EnterpriseApproximate time to complete: 300 hours(includes 40 hours of lab time) $900

Designing and Supporting ComputerNetworksApproximate time to complete: 300 hours(includes 40 hours of lab time) $900

CCNA® EXPLORATIONStudents learn the basics of routing, switching,and advanced technologies to prepare for theCCNA certification and entry-level networkingcareers.

The Cisco CCNA® Exploration curriculumprovides a comprehensive overview ofnetworking, from fundamentals to advancedapplications and services. This courseemphasizes theoretical concepts and practicalapplication, while providing opportunities forstudents to gain the skills and hands-onexperience needed to design, install, operate,and maintain networks in small-to-mediumbusinesses, as well as enterprise and serviceprovider environments.

CCNA Exploration offers in-depth theory,challenging labs, and a detailed overview ofprotocol operations. It is designed for studentswith advanced problem-solving and analyticalskills, such as working professionals whowould like to advance their careers or gaincertification.

The CCNA Exploration curriculum iscomposed of four courses, each 70 hours.

NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS ZCOM-400-210 (10 weeks) $9006:00–9:00 pm W Starts 9/7 8:00 am–12:00 pm S Prerequisite for the other three courses.

ROUTING PROTOCOLS AND CONCEPTSZCOM-401-210 (10 weeks) $9006:00–9:00 pm W Starts 11/308:00 am–12:00 pm S

LAN SWITCHING AND WIRELESS ZCOM-402-210 (10 weeks) $9006:00–9:00 pm W Starts 3/148:00 am–12:00 pm S

ACCESSING THE WANZCOM-403-210 (10 weeks) $9006:00–9:00 pm W Starts 6/138:00 am–12:00 pm S

CCNA Discovery has open start date.For more information, contact Guv Bhogal at 610.607.6206 or [email protected].


Technical Training

Courses include:• Electrical

• AC/DC• Basic Electrical Machines• Electric Relay Control• Electric Motor Controls• Advanced Electric Motor Controls• Electrical Control Wiring Systems• Electrical Power Distribution• Commercial/Residential Wiring

• Electronics:• PLCs (AllenBradley and Siemens)• Process Control• Thermal Process Control• Analytical Process Control• AC/DC Electronic Drives• Troubleshooting

• Mechanical• Pneumatics: Basic, Advanced,

Troubleshooting• Hydraulics: Basic, Advanced,

Troubleshooting• Mechanical Drives• Piping• Pumping: 9 different pumps• Rigging• Steam System

• Manufacturing Processes• Quality Assurance• Blueprint Reading• Introduction to Plastic Manufacturing

Processes• Computer Integrated Manufacturing

The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at Reading Area Community Collegeprovides hands-on, skills-based training for maintenance technicians. Students learnboth theory (how and why it works) and troubleshooting (what to do when itdoesn’t). Training is delivered on a flexible schedule to accommodate various needs.

Manufacturing Technology

For a complete class listing, visit http://www.racc.edu/sttcand click on the current course catalog. For moreinformation on these courses, call 610.607.6207.


Technical Training

Machine Tool TechnologySkilled machinists are always in demand and will be as long as there isa machine to manufacture a product, to assist in agriculture, toconstruct homes and buildings, to save time and energy, to produceenergy and to provide recreation.

Machine tool technicians produce precision parts using machine toolssuch as lathes, drill presses and milling machines. They set up andoperate a wide variety of machine tools and have a thoroughunderstanding of the working properties of metals such as steel, castiron, aluminum and brass. Using their skill with machine tools andtheir knowledge of metals, machine tool technicians plan and carryout the operations needed to make machined products that meetprecise specifications.

RACC and Berks Career and Technology Center are partnering to offer both theoretical and hands-on training for machine tool technology that meets the needs of business and also fulfills therequirements for the Machine Tool Technology Apprenticeship Program.

Machine Tool Math 1ZMTT 120-110 $765 (includes textbook)ZMTT 120-115 $625 (provide your own

textbook)

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. M Starts 9/19This course provides the machinist/tool anddie maker with the information andcomputational skills needed to attaincompetence in solving applied problemsinvolving arithmetic, fractions, decimals,powers, roots, English and metric units,tolerance, clearance, interference, fundamentalprinciples of algebra, cutting speed, andapplication of formulas. 45 hours

Machine Theory ZMTT 165-110 $765 (includes textbook)ZMTT 165-115 $625 (provide your own

textbook)

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. W Starts 9/21This course introduces the student to themachine tool industry and addresses thetheoretical aspects of shop safety, hand-toolusage, precision measurement, materials,precision layout and machining preparations.

45 hours

Blueprint Reading 2ZMTT-135-110 $745 (includes textbook)ZMTT-135-115 $625 (provide your own

textbook)

5:00 – 8:00 pm T Starts 9/20This course provides the student with theskills required to interpret intermediate todifficult machine drawings.

Engineering Graphics 2ZMTT-106-110 $955 (includes both textbooks)ZMTT-106-115 $750 (AutoCAD book only) ZMTT-106-120 $625 (provide your own

textbooks)

5:00 – 8:00 pm W Starts 9/21This course provides the machine tool studentand others working in the industry with abasic understanding of mechanical drawingusing AutoCAD. The student applies thefundamental principles of mechanicaldrafting and sketching previously learned tographically describe machine parts inAutoCAD. A major goal of the course is toprovide the student with the knowledge to beable to completely and accurately describemachine parts by making working drawings.

45 hours

CLASSES AT RACC:


Technical Training

CLASSES AT BERKS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER’S WEST CAMPUS IN LEESPORT

Please contact BCTC at 610.743.7630 to register for the following classes

Advanced CNC Milling(RACC course number MTT 271) 5-9:15 pm Th Starts 9/8This course will provide the student with the necessary skills to safely program, set up,operate and maintain CNC milling centers. This course will include manual partprogramming and practical operation for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) millingmachines. Trigonometry, blueprint reading, drafting and basic machining skills will bepracticed extensively. Students are prepared to take the National Institute ofMetalworking Skills (NIMS) level II certification in CNC Mill Operation. Prerequisite: MTT261.

Machine Tool Technology

Local industry has increased need for CNC Machine Operators.

CNC machines are used in the metal, wood, textile and plastic industries to automatically execute a seriesof machining operations. CNC machine operators need to know how to run a CNC program, not how todesign one. The STTC’s new NC Machine Operator Program covers all the skills operators need, from CNCmachine operation to set-up of tooling and fixtures to quality inspection.

CNC (Computerized Numeric Control) Operator Program - ZTEC 528

Investment: $4,235

Option for the wood, textile and plastic industries

CNC Operator Program - ZTEC 527Investment: $3,325 100 hours of training at RACC

Open start date; contact Bonnie Spayd at 610.607.6207or [email protected] for details

Topics covered include:

• CNC mill, lathe and grinder set-up andoperation

• Tool identification, set-up, use andmaintenance

• Fixture set-up and operation• CNC troubleshooting and maintenance for

operators• Precision measurement and gauging• Print reading• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing• Machining processes• Statistical process control• Quality and cycle time optimization• CNC program operation

This program provides knowledge (theory),hands-on skills, virtual simulations and on-the-job training. Upon successful completion of theprogram, the student is eligible to take the NIMSCNC Operator Certification exam. In fact, thistraining program is recognized by NIMS as theexclusive recommended preparation method forthis certification.

This short-term training program is offered inpartnership by RACC and CCTC and includes:• 100 hours of classroom and hands-on training

at RACC Schmidt Technology Center (self-directed/flexible scheduling)

• 200 hours of lab practical training at Berks Career and Technology Center (instructorled/scheduled classes)

NIMS ENDORSED


Technical Training

Electrical ApprenticeshipElectrical Apprentice Level 1ZVOT-227-110 (24 wks) $1,3006:00–9:00 pm T/Th Starts 9/13

Electrical Apprentice Level 2ZVOT-228-110 (24 wks) $1,3006:00–9:00 pm M/W Starts 9/12



Apprentice programs are related theory courses designed for individuals who are either formallyenrolled in an approved apprenticeship program with a cooperating employer or desire therelated theory of the trade, with plans to use this theory knowledge to gain an entry-level positionwithin the trade. For information regarding apprenticeship, contact the Bureau of Apprenticeshipand Training, 610.320.5173. Apprentice programs are offered in accordance with the standards ofthe Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council and the Federal Committee ofApprenticeships. Textbook(s) required. Classes are 144 hours of study.

MechatronicsManufacturing is becoming increasingly driven by advanced science and technology, and theindustry has a growing need for a workforce with the right skills. Mechatronics is the synergisticapplication of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, and computerscience, emphasizing troubleshooting, repair and enhancement of automated machinery.

RACC’s Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program prepares students for careers asengineering technicians in diversified manufacturing. Students gain knowledge and skills inblueprint reading, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, motors, motor control,programmable logic controls, robotics and motion control, process control, instrumentation andcomputer integrated manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on predictive maintenance,troubleshooting and quality assurance.

To learn more about RACC’s Mechatronics program, check out the video atwww.racc.edu/STTC/ManufacturingTech/mechatronics.aspx.

The video features three manufacturing companies in our area that employ industrialmaintenance technicians with mechatronics training: East Penn Manufacturing, Pepperidge Farm,and Bayer Pharmaceutical.

For more information, contact Bonnie Spayd at 610.607.6207 or [email protected]


Technical Training

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Training Program

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Training ProgramPart 1 - 90 hours

ZWTR-120-110 $950 6:00–9:00 pm T/Th Starts 8/30

Part 2 - 90 hours


Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Training ProgramPart 1 - 90 hours


Part 2 - 90 hours


Reading Area Community College offers two 180-hour certification programs designed to preparenew operators for licensing in the high-demand field of drinking water and wastewater treatmentplant operators. The curriculum for both programs was developed by the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Start to finish, these programs offer all the necessary instruction, course work, hands-on training,and module exams necessary to prepare for the DEP’s operator certification exam. Combining thisprogram with work at a local treatment facility will prepare participants for licensing.The programutilizes DEP-approved curriculum that is taught by certified operators and other qualifiedinstructors.

The program combines course work, hands-on training in labs, on-site visits to facilities withclassroom components, interactive class discussion with current certified operators, out-of-classassignments (yes, there is homework!), and module-end exams. All this is to prepare students totake the comprehensive, proctored certification exam provided by the DEP at RACC.

Topics include:• General safety• Ethics and regulations• Monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping• Laboratory basics and process control• Maintenance• General administration• Applied math• Applied biology• Standard operating procedures• Basics of written communication• Drinking water-specific topics• Wastewater-specific topics


Professional Advancement

Business & Finance

Technical Training

Solar Electricity: Is it right for you?

Session 1: Learn how solar works, if it’sgood for your property and easy, realisticfinancial analysis. See hands-on examplesof solar components and tools. Duringthe week between sessions, use whatyou’ve learned to consider your own siteand collect pictures and data to bring tothe second session.

Session 2: Look more closely at systemsizing and electricity production (usingPVWatts), plus the financial aspects andenvironmental impact. In this session, the

focus is on helping students relate thecourse material to their own propertyand circumstances.

Textbook provided: PennsylvaniaHomeowner’s Guide to Solar Electricity.Good for all learners, no technicalbackground necessary. Sessions lead byDr. Vera Cole, Penn State University, andBill Hennessy, Berks Solar. Both are withthe Mid-Atlantic Renewable EnergyAssociation.

ZBUS-315-110 10 a.m. – 12 noonSaturday, November 5 and Saturday, November 12 Cost per attendee: $100

HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS ZCAR-303-801 (8 wks) $1306:00 pm – 8:00 pm Starts Mon. 9/12

This is the American dream. Many peopleaspire to become entrepreneurs butdon’t know how or where to begin.Developed and taught by a panel ofSCORE counselors and local businessprofessionals with direct, small businessexperience, this workshop providesstrategies and insights on how to getstarted and how to sustain commercialmomentum. The curriculum for thiseight-week course is designed to helpthe budding entrepreneur grasp thepractical aspects of basic businessprinciples, vitally important to both start-up and newly established enterprises –business organization, sales, marketing,accounting, finance, legal, insurance, e-commerce and the Internet, and businessplan structure. A workbook is included.



BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESSZCAR-316-804 (2 wks) $706:00 pm - 8:00 pm Starts Wed. 9/21

Each year, some 700,000 U.S. businesseschange ownership. Most are small andmid-sized businesses, like retail stores,beauty salons, print shops, restaurants,and manufacturing operations. If you'rethinking about buying or selling abusiness and want to get the best dealpossible, you’ll need to do a lot ofplanning and preparation. If you’recurrently in a business and would like tosell, there's likely to be an interestedbuyer or two out there for your askingprice. But finding the right buyer andselling the business on favorable termsrequire both planning and hard work. Ifyou're planning to buy a business, youalso have many factors to consider.Whether buying or selling a businessthere are key elements to understand –knowing the sales process, preparing thecompany for sale, conducting duediligence, setting or responding to areasonable price, identifying potentialbuyers/sellers, negotiating and closingthe deal. This two-week workshop istaught by SCORE counselors familiar withthe buying/selling process, as well asoutside legal and financial professionals.A workbook is included.

BUSINESS LAW FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR New!ZCAR-320-808 (4 wks) $806:00 pm – 8:00 pm Starts Wed. 10/5Starting and running a small businessmeans understanding the laws thatgovern commercial operations. Legalissues become increasingly intertwinedwith a variety of aspects of providingyour products or delivering your servicesto your customers, particularly in thepreliminary stages of an enterprise. Notall business owners need to becomelawyers, but all business owners shouldhave a basic understanding of the lawsand regulations to avoid facing legalproblems in the future. When starting abusiness, topics such as businessownership and structure, name of theentity and registration, license andpermit requirements, and formalagreement among the principals are justa few of the major items to be addressed.For the operating business, the issuesmay range from contracting and laborlaw and intellectual property protectionto warranties and the conduct of e-commerce on the Internet. This fourweek workshop is taught by SCOREcounselors who are attorneys,specializing in the legal aspects of thesmall business environment, to help youunderstand the legal implications ofrunning a business. A workbook isincluded.

Business & Finance



BUILDING YOUR BRANDON THE INTERNET New!ZCAR-321-809 (4 wks) $806:00 pm – 8:00 pm Starts Thurs. 10/6Technology has re-defined the process ofcommercial interactionand forever changedthe boundaries andscale of the generalbusiness landscape. Asuccessful websiteallows both the customer and theproduct or service provider to experiencethe unique capabilities and advantagesof the Internet; i.e., provide a source ofrelevant information and establish anetworking tool by leveraging bothbusiness and social contacts. Does mywebsite have the necessary usability(flow of information) and optimization(coding for preferred ranking) to get tothe right customers? How do I takeadvantage of social networking forcommercial applications? This four-weekworkshop is taught by a SCORE counselorand business professional with extensiveexperience in developing and analyzingweb sites for business clients. You willlearn how to (a) optimize your website forbetter placement on search engines; (b)improve your marketing efforts throughsocial network sites; (c) use analyticalinformation to create a better buyer’sexperience; and (d) speed your businessto success with electronic newsletters,blogs, and on-line advertising. Aworkbook is included.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL CONCEPTS FOR THE NON-ACCOUNTANTZCAR-322-810 (3 wks) $806:00 pm – 8:00 pm Starts Tues., 10/18Every entrepreneur and business ownermust learn to work with basic accounting

and financial concepts. Accountingextends into virtually every element ofbusiness operations. And as an enterprisegrows, you’ll need even more financialinformation to evaluate the performanceand to make timely decisions about thefuture of the business. This coursefocuses on the basics of accounting forthe small business and will introduceconcepts, terminology, and financialstatements critical to the successfuloperations of a business – relationshipsbetween assets, liabilities, and owner’sequity, as well as financial statements ofPersonal Net Worth, Balance Sheet, Profitand Loss, and Cash Flow. Taught by anexperienced accounting instructorthrough the local SCORE chapter, thiscourse will help business owners betterunderstand their current operations andprovide financial insights to achieveimproved performance. A workbook isincluded.

DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVEBUSINESS PLAN ZCAR-305-806 (3 wks) $756:00 pm – 8:00 pm Starts Mon. 11/14Planning is your map to success in thebusiness world. This three-week course isa must for anyone starting a smallbusiness, and/or buying, financing, orrefinancing one. Taught by SCOREcounselors, this step-by-step process willhelp you (1) move ideas from your headto paper in an organized, clear, andconvincing manner; (2) identify those keypoints that can make or break yourchances of success; (3) discover whatcritical points commercial lenderstypically focus on; and (4) avoid the mostcommon mistakes in business planningand analysis. A workbook is included.



Office of Community Education now offers

Command Spanish® e-training Courses

Promote better communication inthe work environment.

Increase safety in the workplace.

Enhance workers’ job performance.

Decrease or remove communicationbarriers.

Provide better service to persons in the Hispanic community.

Receive cost-effective instruction without leaving your house.

Courses are available for Financial Institutions, Law Enforcement,Construction, Community, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Pharmacy,Workplace, Hospital Nurses*, Medical Office Nursing*, Physicians,Travel, Physical Therapy, Library Personnel, Real Estate, RespiratoryTherapists, Retail Workers, Emergency Medical Personnel andSchool Teachers.

We can also customize any of these programs and offer it throughtraditional classroom learning!

*Command Spanish®, Inc. and ALLEGRA Learning Solutions are co-providing theseonline courses. ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is accredited as a provider ofcontinuing nursing education by the American Nursing Credentialing Center’sCommission on Accreditation. ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptablefor CE contact hours in all states.

For more information visithttps://www.racc.edu/CommunityEd/HCPS/CommandSpanish.aspx

or call 610.607.6220.



Reading Area Community College

Online Healthcare ProfessionalContact Hours/CEUs

Over 500 courses! RACC offers online flexible, affordable and interactive training in a variety ofhealthcare subjects to support your annual CE requirements and certifications.

http://healthceu.racc.eduBehavioral Health Library (Example subjects:ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Substance Abuse inOlder Adults, and many more). This libraryprovides course information on behavioral health,substance abuse, developmental disability andchild welfare service. Target audience includesany healthcare professional such as nurses,therapists, psychologists, case managers andsocial workers

Regulatory Library The Core Regulatory Libraryis a collection designed to train on the mostcurrent regulations and standards of practice. TheCore Regulatory Library gives you the flexibility totrain employees whenever hiring needs dictateand simplifies tracking training compliance. CoreRegulatory Library provides the foundation forclinical and non-clinical staff and will helporganizations reduce risk, increase employeecompetency and remain compliant.

Clinical Practice Series The Clinical PracticeSeries offers a comprehensive library of courseswith CE credit covering crucial areas for practice.The Series is designed to strengthen clinicalcompetency for nurses and other hospital staff,increase adoption of evidence-based practices incrucial areas, and enhance recruitment andretention of nurses and staff. Categories such asDisease States, specific nursing areas such asCritical Care, Emergency, Newborns andOncology, pharmacotherapy, pain managementand patient care basics are available in this series.

Coding and Billing Library This library isdesigned to help optimize reimbursement andensure coding compliance in the inpatient andoutpatient settings. It is recommended for allcoding staff members. This library of 40 codingcourses provides training on inpatient ICD-9-CMcoding and outpatient CPT coding for new codersas well as experienced veterans. The CodingLibrary is a convenient way for organizations tohelp their coders get the ongoing education theyneed.Target audience includes Coding Specialists,Coding Managers, Reimbursement Specialists,Compliance Auditors and Analysts, Hospital-Based Clinic Managers, Directors of PatientAccounts and Outpatient Billing Personnel.

EMS Course Library Over 50 courses approvedby PA Department of Health for First Responders,EMT, EMT-P and PHRN for both medical/traumaand other categories. Topics range from airway totrauma.

For more information, please contact:Michele Furdyna RN BSN MS Director, Healthcare Programs610-607-6220 email at [email protected]


GED® Testing

GED® Testing is offered on a weekly basis. Both daytime andevening testing is available. At the time of registration, theapplicant will be able to choose from the upcoming dates andtimes.

AUGUSTAugust 2 & 3 T/W 9:00 amAugust 9 & 10 T/W 12:30 pmAugust 16 & 17 T/W 5:00 pmAugust 23 & 24 T/W 12:30 pmAugust 26 (partials) F 9:00-1:00 pmAugust 30 & 31 T/W 9:00 am

SEPTEMBERSeptember 6 & 7 T/W 12:30 pmSept. 9 (partials) F 12:00-4:00 pmSeptember 13 & 14 T/W 9:00 amSeptember 20 & 21 T/W 5:00 pmSeptember 29 TH 5:00 pm

OCTOBEROctober 1 S 8:30 amOctober 4 & 5 T/W 12:30 pmOctober 11 & 12 T/W 9:00 am

October (continued)October 14 (partials) F 9:00-1:00 pmOctober 18 & 19 T/W 5:00 pmOctober 27 TH 5:00 pmOctober 29 S 8:30 am

NOVEMBERNovember 1 & 2 T/W 5:00 pmNovember 8 & 9 T/W 12:30 pmNov. 11 (partials) F 12:00-4:00 pmNovember 15 & 16 T/W 12:30 pmNovember 29 & 30 T/W 9:00 am

DECEMBERDecember 6 & 7 T/W 12:30pmDecember 9 (partials) F 9:00-1:00 pmDecember 13 & 14 T/W 9:00 amDecember 19 & 20 M/T 5:00 pm

NO WALKINS ALLOWED. SPACE IS LIMITED.TEST REGISTRATION DONE ON A MONTH BY MONTH BASIS.

PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND REGISTER EARLY.NO TEST REFUNDS ISSUED.

ALL students must preregister at Schuylkill Hall – Third Floor and MUST have approvedPA photo identification. Test dates are selected on a first-come first-serve basis. Datesare subject to change or cancellation.

Current cost of the test is $85. Payment is required at time of registration. Register inperson at Schuylkill Hall, RACC, 111 Riverfront Drive, 3rd Floor, Reading, PA.

You may register at the reception desk in Schuylkill Hall during the following hours:

Monday 8:00 am–4:30pmTuesday and Wednesday 8:00 am–6:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm

If you have any questions please call 610.372.4721, Ext. 5182.

2011 GED TESTING SCHEDULE


Volunteer Tutor Program

Be a Volunteer Tutor for Literacy ProgramsTutors are needed for adults taking Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakersof Other Languages (ESL), and General Educational Development (GED®) classes atReading Area Community College. Let your free hours make a difference insomeone’s life. Be a volunteer tutor!

For additional information, call 610.372.4721, Ext. 5154 or Ext. 5155.

Please send me further information about the items indicated: (print clearly)

NAME ______________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE _________________________________________________________

ZIP CODE ____________ PHONE________________________________________

o Vocational Training o GED® Test

o Becoming a Volunteer Tutor for RACC’s Literacy Programs

MAIL TO: RACC, Community Education, Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603


Cultural Programs

Miller Center for the Arts

For event tickets and information please call the Miller Centerbox office at 610.607.6270 or check the website atwww.racc.edu/millercenter.

Aquila Theatre CompanyThe Importance of Being EarnestSaturday, October 15, 7:30 PM

Tickets: $27 Advance$32 Door$20 Student

This classically trained, thoroughlymodern theater company presents OscarWilde’s masterpiece with humor andelegance.

Parsons Dance CompanyRemember MeSaturday, October 22, 7:30 PMTickets: $27 Advance

$32 Door$20 Student

A breathtaking theatrical experience thatcombines exquisite modern dance withsome of opera’s greatest hits; inpartnership with the East Village OperaCompany.

John McCutcheonFriday, November 18, 7:30 PMTickets: $27 Advance

$32 Door,$20 Student

John’s concerts are “…little feats ofmagic…storytelling with the richness ofliterature.” – The Washington Post

The Capitol StepsSat., Dec. 10, 7:30 PMTickets: $27 Advance

$32 Door$20 Student

Political satire set to hilarious songparodies and skitsI The Steps haverecorded over 30 albums and have beenfeatured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS.

From modern dance to political satire, the Downtown Performing Arts Series includes aspectacular variety of performances that are at once thought-provoking andentertaining. The following programs will be presented during the 2011 fall season.

Downtown Performing Arts Series

Illustrated Lecture SeriesThe Illustrated Lecture Series presents extraordinary documentary, travelogue films narrated liveby the world travelers who produced them. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors andstudents and may be purchased in advance at the Miller Center box office or at the door.

Miller Center Box Office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to 3 pm.


Cultural Programs

Family Sampler SeriesThe Family Sampler Series is a mini package of four events that is designed to draw in youngspectators and families to the world of theater and music.

The Miller Center is pleased to present the first two of these events for Fall 2011.

Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co.Saturday, November 1211:00 AM & 2:00 PMTickets: $9 Adult

$7 Children(Ages 12 and under)

“…Fred Garbo InflatableTheater Co. blends classicvaudeville stick withwondrous new inventions to surprise,engage, amuse and beguile us…”

- NYTheatre.com

The Boxcar ChildrenYocum Institute for Arts EducationSaturday, October 811:00 AM and 2:00 PMTickets: $9 Adult

$7 Children (Ages 12 and under)Based on the 1924 book by first-gradeteacher Gertrude Chandler Warner, thisendearing family classic tells the story offour orphaned children who create ahome for themselves in an abandonedboxcar in the forest.

Southern Europe: A Journey fromParis to Cannes, Spain, Croatia, Greece& IstanbulMarlin DarrahFriday, September 231:00 PM & 7:30 PMA delicious sampler package thatincludes art galleries in Paris to theMoorish palaces and market streets ofSpain.

Autumn Across America,Don Van PolenFriday, November 41:00 PM & 7:30 PMA unique journey across America withbrilliant narration paired with old classicsongs such as “Seeing Nellie Home” and“Suppertime.”

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION CALL 610.607.6270OR VISIT WWW.RACC.EDU/MILLERCENTER/


Celebrating 40 Years

“Remember Me is a rock dance opera featuring Parsons Dance and the lead vocalists andmusic of the Grammy-nominated rock opera band, East Village Opera Company. All-newcostumes by Project Runway designer Austin Scarlett and dramatic new lighting by Tony

Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley turn up the passion and emboldenDavid Parsons’ electrifying dance.”

This exciting performance will be followed by a Dessert Extravaganza complemented bychampagne and an open bar in the Schmidt Training and Technology Center.

A live auction will complete the evening.

$135/person (Discounted pricing available for groups of 10.) www.racc.edu/millercenter * 610.607.6239 * [email protected]

The Rolf Schmidt Series on Innovative Practices, Strategies and Technologies presents

Dr. Kevin C. Craig; Greenheck Chair in Engineering Design, Marquette University

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 8 AM (7:30 breakfast), Miller Center for the Arts

This event is free and open to the public. For tickets and information contact the Foundation for RACC at 610.607.6239 or [email protected].

CELEBRATING1971-2011 40YEARS

Reading Area Community College is proudly celebrating its 40th Anniversaryand the 5th Anniversary of the Miller Center for the Arts!

The Foundation for Reading Area Community College presents

Celebration of Education GalaSaturday, October 22, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Miller Center for the Arts, Celebrating its 5th Season, proudly presents the return ofParsons Dance Company Remember Me


Registration

Register OnlineEnroll immediately in the classes you want!

The online registration system saves

you time and postage costs, and is

available at your convenience.

• Go to www.racc.edu.

• Select WebAdvisor from the Quick Links menu at top right of

homepage.

• Select Community Education.

• Previous Users will use the LOG IN tab at the top of page.

• First-Time Users: click on “I’m New to WebAdvisor” link.

• Enter Course Code Number exactly as printed in the brochure.

• Click SUBMIT.

• Proceed through the next several registration screens entering the

required information and submitting at end of each screen.

• Verify your class and payment, then select REGISTER NOW and

complete credit card information.

• You will receive a printable confirmation when the transaction is

complete.

For questions and assistance, call 610.607.6231 or 6232.

Remember to register early!Classes begin as indicated in course schedules found in this brochure.

TO REGISTER:

By Mail: Visit http://www.racc.edu/Register.pdf andprint out the Workforce and Economic Development/ Community Education Registration Form.

By Phone: Call 610.607.6232 or 610.607.6231 to register with VISA,MasterCard or Discover.

In person at Schuylkill Hall, RACC, 111 Riverfront Drive.Stop at the 3rd floor reception desk Monday and Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 am–6:30 pm;Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm.

VISA, MasterCard or Discover registration accepted.

Class Locations:Reading Area Community College (RACC)

If the College withdraws a course, your tuition will be refunded. Instructor substitutions may bemade in emergencies and at the discretion of RACC. Written refund requests must be receivedone week before classes begin. No refunds will be issued after this date. Please allow 4–6 weeksfor a refund. Students must be 18 years old to register for adult classes.


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