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Class	Course Description (Class)	Last Class Date	Actual Start Date/Time	Hours Per Meeting	Sunday?	Monday?	Tuesday?	Wednesday?	Thursday?	Friday?	Saturday?	In District Cost	Out of District Cost	Training On Demand	Content URL	Session Format
Next-Generation Accuplacer	High school students need to contact a career counselor before registering. Once the exam is paid for it is nonrefundable. The Next-Generation Accuplacer is an exam intended to assist in the placement of new full-time students. The tests administered include Reading and Arithmetic. The Reading test assesses the test taker’s ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. The Arithmetic test focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats.	4/13/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/13/2023 1:00:00 PM	3.0000000000	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	$10.00	$10.00	false		In Class
Heartsaver First Aid	This course is designed to instruct in general principles of medical emergencies and injuries.	4/13/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/13/2023 2:00:00 PM	3.0000000000	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	$49.00	$49.00	false		In Class
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED	AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course provides the knowledge and skills that may help save a life. It also offers the basics of first aid for the most common life-threatening emergencies, covering how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform lifesaving skills.	4/13/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/13/2023 2:00:00 PM	7.0000000000	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	$74.00	$74.00	false		In Class
Next-Generation Accuplacer	High school students need to contact a career counselor before registering. Once the exam is paid for it is nonrefundable. The Next-Generation Accuplacer is an exam intended to assist in the placement of new full-time students. The tests administered include Reading and Arithmetic. The Reading test assesses the test taker’s ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. The Arithmetic test focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats.	4/13/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/13/2023 5:30:00 PM	3.0000000000	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	$10.00	$10.00	false		In Class
Heartsaver CPR AED	This course is for adult, child, and infant CPR. To obtain the certification card you must pass a performance test.	4/13/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/13/2023 6:00:00 PM	3.0000000000	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	$49.00	$49.00	false		In Class
Garfield County OSU Extension Backyard Poultry	Interested in raising backyard chickens? Looking to expand your current backyard operation? Enroll in the OSU Extension Backyard Chickens in person class Step 1 and Step 2 to learn best practices for raising and caring for backyard poultry. Course includes information on poultry nutrition, health issues, biosecurity practices, egg sales and more.	4/13/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/13/2023 11:00:00 PM	2.0000000000	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	$20.00	$40.00	false		In Class
Blacksmithing Advanced	Continue to build on your skills in this unique course after taking Blacksmithing for Beginners. ^horse:horses:horseshoeing:farrier:horseshoe	4/15/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/15/2023 1:00:00 PM	6.0000000000	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	$109.00	$218.00	false		In Class
Nanna's Kitchen; Homemade Pies	Series of cooking classes featuring cooking from Nanna's across the community. Learn to cook those favorite recipes from grandma's kitchen.	4/17/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/17/2023 10:00:00 PM	4.0000000000	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	$59.00	$105.00	false		In Class
CMA Continuing Education	Complete the 8- hour annual training requirement for CMAs. This class will present pertinent information and updates regarding the care of geriatric patients.	4/18/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/18/2023 1:00:00 PM	8.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$75.00	$150.00	false		In Class
Individual Leadership - Healthcare	Following Trusted Healthcare Principles every day: This lesson focuses on magnifying Trusted Healthcare Principles such as duty to speak up, deference to expertise, and taking care of yourself. By following these principles, students will learn how to speak up if something does not feel right (critical in healthcare - especially for med techs, CMAs, and healthcare office workers), and be willing to stop the line (a Toyota Principle) in the name of quality and safety. You will also learn about taking care of yourself, which is critical for todays healthcare workers.	4/18/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/18/2023 1:00:00 PM	1.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$24.00	$48.00	false		In Class
MAT UPDATE	Learn information that will assist you at work while meeting the annual requirement of completing at least eight hours of update training for those who have been certified as a Medication Administration Technician and are employed. This course is designed to increase your knowledge of medications, documentation, and the medication administration process. Review classifications of medications such as antibiotics, antihypertensives and diuretics.	4/18/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/18/2023 1:00:00 PM	8.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$75.00	$150.00	false		In Class
Team Dynamics - Healthcare	This lesson focuses on your part in a healthcare team and across different teams. How to work well with a healthcare provider (doctor/PA/Nurse practioner), a nurse and other medical support staff - a big part of this lesson is closed loop communication. We'll cover communication styles, difficult personalities, how to adjust to leadership styles, and how to be a proactive team player. We'll also cover how to work well across teams. Young technicians often need to learn the "who's who in the zoo" and how to network within a hospital or healthcare system in order to get things done right for the patient and their colleagues. We'll focus on bridge building and networking.	4/18/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/18/2023 3:00:00 PM	1.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$24.00	$48.00	false		In Class
Leading a Team - Healthcare	This lesson is meant for middle managers, or as a "look ahead" for young technicians. Eventually, you will be asked to be a supervisor and lead a team of healthcare workers. We'll focus on basic leadership skills: leading by example, role definition, empowering your people and we'll go over the "Just Culture Algorithm". This algorithm is meant to address a problem focusing on lack-of-training or broken processes, rather than blaming the person for malicious intent or willful neglect. Healthcare workers can make mistakes - but it is rarely if ever malicious. Many times it is attributable to training, processes or communication.	4/18/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/18/2023 5:00:00 PM	1.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$24.00	$48.00	false		In Class
C-Suite Executive Leadership - Healthcare	This course is for sitting or potential C-Suite executives. Being at the top brings new rewards and challenges in the world of healthcare. We’ll explore how the military employs unique tactics to solidify team identity and vision and how this will help deepen your purpose & mission with each tier of employees. In addition, we’ll cover how to achieve sustained focus by utilizing principles of strategic communication. Lastly, we’ll talk about how to build and maintain a healthy culture that results in increased retention and satisfied employees—ultimately improving patient care.	4/18/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/18/2023 7:00:00 PM	1.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$24.00	$48.00	false		In Class
Intro Construction Technology	An introduction course to all construction classes Introduction to Construction Technology is a course that will offer students instruction on safe handling of equipment and materials and hands-on activities to practice the skills essential in working with building materials and different types of wood. After a basic introduction to woodworking and hand tools, create an heirloom quality jewelry box to take home.	4/25/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/18/2023 11:00:00 PM	4.0000000000	false	false	true	false	true	false	false	$150.00	$225.00	false		In Class
Makeup 101: Mature Skin	Aging skin requires different techniques and tools when applying makeup. This class is intended for individuals over the age of 40. Learn how to achieve a great everyday look! Bring your makeup bag (we have a list) and clean face and enjoy a night learning to pamper yourself!	4/18/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/18/2023 11:00:00 PM	3.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$35.00	$70.00	false		In Class
BLS Instructor	The BLS Instructor course consists of three parts: computer-based training, Basic Life Support course and AHA (American Heart Association) curriculum and guidelines. Each instructor candidate is required to present a portion of the curriculum while they are monitored by the training center faculty. ^heart:heart association	4/20/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/19/2023 1:00:00 PM	7.0000000000	false	false	false	true	true	false	false	$300.00	$300.00	false		In Class
Garfield County OSU Extension Backyard Poultry	Interested in raising backyard chickens? Looking to expand your current backyard operation? Enroll in the OSU Extension Backyard Chickens in person class Step 1 and Step 2 to learn best practices for raising and caring for backyard poultry. Course includes information on poultry nutrition, health issues, biosecurity practices, egg sales and more.	4/20/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/20/2023 11:00:00 PM	2.0000000000	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	$20.00	$20.00	false		In Class
Strategic Planning for Success	There are several key components to being successful in strategic planning. From vision, mission, objectives, strategy, approach, and tactics. We will briefly cover of the key areas to give you a basics in this process. Part of the "From the War Room to the Board Room Series"	4/20/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/21/2023 12:00:00 AM	1.0000000000	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	$15.00	$30.00	false		In Class
Defensive Driver Course/Curso de Manejo Defensivo	La mayoría de la gente entiende que conducir distraído es algo malo, pero casi todo el mundo lo hace de una forma u otra. A menudo se le conoce como "El nuevo DUI". La conducción distraída tiene cuatro veces más probabilidades de causar un accidente que conducir bajo la influencia. Casi el 20% de los accidentes automovilísticos ocurren debido a un conductor distraído. Además, el costo para los empleadores de los accidentes por conducción distraída es alto, no solo en vidas perdidas, costos de atención médica y costos de reparación de vehículos, sino en los millones de dólares pagados en casos de responsabilidad. Un curso de dos horas centrado únicamente en la teoría. Los estudiantes que completen con éxito este curso podrán identificar las causas comunes de las distracciones peligrosas del conductor, los métodos para minimizarlas o eliminarlas y los mitos sobre la multitarea. Este curso está dirigido a conductores que operan un vehículo motorizado en vías públicas. A two-hour course focused on theory-only. This will include such topics as: Fixed Object Collision, Backing and Parking Techniques, Managing Speed and Space, and Distracted Driving. POSSIBLE INSURANCE DISCOUNT	4/22/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/22/2023 5:30:00 PM	2.0000000000	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	$0.00	$0.00	false		In Class
Basic Controls / Basic Control Circuits	Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to construct and analyze simple control circuits with various control devices.	5/1/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/24/2023 1:00:00 PM	3.0000000000	false	true	true	true	true	false	false	$250.00	$500.00	false		In Class
BLS Instructor Update	This two-hour course must be completed by current instructors every two years in order to renew their BLS Instructor status. In addition to this course, the instructor must provide documentation that they have taught four classes in the last two years.	4/25/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/25/2023 1:00:00 PM	2.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$30.00	$30.00	false		In Class
Leadership University	This program is designed to take mid-level managers to the next level. We will have discussions and interactive activities focused on how to grow in your role and ultimately increase your effectiveness as a leader. Sections will include a DiSC management analysis as the basis for your training, making the leader shift, Building trust & conflict resolution, situational leadership, civil treatment, team building and coaching, generational diversity and communication and managing change.	6/13/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/25/2023 1:30:00 PM	3.0000000000	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	$499.00	$891.00	false		In Class
Babysitter First Aide and CPR Training	This course is designed to prepare students interested in babysitting. Students ages 12-16 will learn emergency preparedness, first aide basics, and become CPR and AED certified.	4/26/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/25/2023 11:00:00 PM	2.5000000000	false	false	true	true	false	false	false	$50.00	$50.00	false		In Class
Certified Medication Aide – Respiratory and Gastric	This is advanced training for those already certified as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and must deliver nutrition or medications via feeding tubes either nasogastric or gastric. It is also for the CMA who will need to administer medications in the inhalable or nebulizer form. These types of Certified Medication Aides can work in Nursing facilities or Continuum of Care facilities, Specialized facilities, Residential Care homes, Adult Day Care facilities, and Assisted Living centers. This course blends theory and practical skills in the classroom.	4/26/2023 5:00:00 AM	4/26/2023 1:00:00 PM	8.0000000000	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	$75.00	$150.00	false		In Class

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