Created for those persons who wish to obtain the necessary skills required to pass their GED tests.  It motivates students to use those same skills in the workplace, in pursuit of additional or career training, and in successful job placement.  Those enrolling in the program will exhibit advanced language skills by writing and communicating ideas effectively; apply advanced reading and visual processing skills; demonstrate advanced mathematical calculation, analysis, problem solving and problem application; show appropriate study, testing, and referencing skills; attain job acquisition and retention skills; and have a basic computer literacy understanding.

Language Arts – Writing

Upon learning the basic rules of grammatical usage, mechanics and sentence structure, participants will plan, compose and edit writings exhibiting proper use of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, verbs, nouns and pronouns, modifiers, phrases, clauses, and sentence structure.  Business, instructional, and informational documents will be analyzed, evaluated, edited, and revised for organization, sentence structure, usage, and mechanics.  Students will demonstrate effectiveness in the planning and composition of resumes, employment applications, job descriptions, interview questions and responses, and other business-related communications.

Social Studies

General Social Studies knowledge will be applied in analyzing data for information validity, decision making, and exploration of idea relationships.  Visual processing skills and advanced reading comprehension will be used in the understanding, interpretation, analysis, evaluation and critique of a variety of graphical materials.  Historical documents will be examined for intent, implications, and effects.  Historical issues and accounts will be reviewed to compare and contrast points of view, distinguish fact from opinion, and identify differing interpretations.  Students will research, understand, and evaluate data and documents concerning employer-employee relationships, barriers to successful goal completion, and community concerns toward an outcome of solution proposal.

Science Skills

Students will learn, through reading comprehension and visual processing skills, and apply general scientific knowledge and rules to a variety of situations.  This information will be analyzed and used to explore relationships among ideas, to make sound scientific judgments, and predict possible outcomes.  Through the understanding, interpretation, analysis, evaluation and critique of documents and graphical materials, participants will become able to assess and analyze community and workplace concerns regarding health and safety and the environment.

Language Arts – Reading

Using reading selections, participants will gain the skills which allow for identification of the main idea and supporting details, develop inferences and logical conclusions, and analyze materials to explore relationships of thought.  Literature, art, non-fiction, business documents, and other materials will be used in increasing comprehensive and analytical skills.  Students will examine information from sources which relate to other areas in the GED Preparation Program as well as readings from employment and personal realms.

Mathematics

The mathematics skills segment begins with the basic operations using whole and mixed numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and standard and metric measurements.  The Algebraic principles relating to ration and proportion, signed numbers, basic equations, formulas, and word problems will be applied as well as Geometric principles and formulas relating to measurement.  The slope of line, Pythagorean Theorem, and y-intercept formulas

will be learned in the Trigonometry section.  Students will interpret data gained from graphical and mechanical sources.  Measures of central tendency will be computed and analyzed and possible outcomes based on experimental or theoretical probabilities predicted.  Problem solving procedures will be identified and estimation used to solve and assess reasonable outcomes.  Students will exhibit skills in applying principles to work and personal situations by developing a budget, reconciling accounts, completing tax forms, and calculating and evaluating costs and benefits.

Created for those persons with current skills below the 9^th grade level, this group of classes is designed to improve employability through instruction in mathematics, reading, language, and workforce readiness skills.  It is intended for those adults who want to obtain new, or improve existing skills.  For those who do not have a high school diploma, this program will prepare students  for enrollment into the GED preparation courses.

Program Outline

Component I          Grades  4 – 6

Component II         Grades  6 – 8

Component III        Grades  8 – 10

Component IV         Grades 10 – 12

Placement into a component will be based on the pre-test assessment scores at time of enrollment.

Mathematics

Students will become knowledgeable in number systems and the way numbers are used in the real world.  The basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division will be practiced with whole and mixed numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.  The use of measurement and estimates will be recognized as well as patterns, relations, and functions.  This knowledge will be used in solving word, money, and other consumer math problems.  Data from graphs, charts, maps and other printed materials will be interpreted and used in arithmetic operations.  Two and three dimensional shapes will be identified.  Theories related to numbers will be understood and built upon in the areas of algebra and geometry.

Language Arts

Students will learn and apply basic grammatical rules and concepts, including capitalization and punctuation.  They will learn to organize data and use that data to convey ideas and information in both written and oral forms.  In writing, they will exhibit an understanding of the correct grammatical and structural rules in creating sentences and paragraphs.  Using a variety of speaking strategies, they will demonstrate an understanding of the uses of the parts of speech.

Reading

Students will acquire an understanding of phonics, identify and use word structure rules, build their vocabulary, and hone literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension skills.  Basic reference materials will be introduced to assist in obtaining information.  They will become aware of how word choices affect meaning and be able to ascertain meaning from a variety of printed materials.  Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essay, and graphic materials will be experienced to identify their forms, examine their content, and critique.  Participants will learn to differentiate between fact, fiction, and opinion, as well as identify cause and effect.

The focus for the ESL student will be on reading, comprehension, communication, and vocabulary skills using the PLATO computerized learning system utilizing self-directed, group or individualized one-on-one instruction.

Program Outline

Component I

• Study of the Alphabet and Phonetics
• Study of Basic Structure of the English Language
• Study of Basic Reading Skills
• Study of Basic Writing Skills

Component II

• Study of Intermediate Writing Skills
• Study of Intermediate Reading Skills
• Study of Conversational Skills

Component III

• Study of Advanced Writing Skills
• Study of Advanced Reading Skills
• Preparing Advanced Students for the GED
• Helping Students with Societal Skills

English As A Second Language

Learn how to read and write the English language, working with our teachers and our audio, visual instructional materials.

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Adult basic education

Brush up on your reading and math skills utilizing our up-to-date computer software. Prepare for entry into the GED program if you don’t have a high school diploma.

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GED Preparation

Get prepared to take the GED Exam. Work with our teachers and our specialized computer software to enhance your ability to pass the GED Final Exam.

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This course will prepare the student for working in a medical office or hospital as a medical biller.  The students will learn about various types of medical insurance which includes processing medical claim forms.  The student will also learn the procedures for computerized billing.

This course is eight (8) weeks in duration for a total of 240 hours.

Prerequisite (s)

High School Diploma or GED. Must have basic math and reading skills above the 8^th grade level.  Must be computer literate.

Program Outline

• Introduction to Billing
  • Who’s Responsible
  • Registration Forms
  • Getting Paid for Services
• Supplemental Forms
• Manual vs. Computerized Billing Systems
• Legal Issues
• Billing Terminology
• Collections
• Types of Insurance
• Health Insurance Policy
• Health Insurance Contracts
• Health Insurance Terms & Terminology
• Completing the HCFA 1500 Form
• Accounts Receivable/Claim Status
• Job Search Training

This training will provide the necessary tools and knowledge to be proficient in computer networking.  The student will learn about communications, hubs, routers, and switches.  This course is twenty-four (24) weeks in duration for a total of 720 hours of training.

Prerequisite (s)

High School Diploma or GED. Must have basic math and reading skills at or above the 8^th grade level.  Must be computer literate.

Program Outline

• Networking Basics
  • Windows NT/2000/XP
  • Basic System Troubleshooting
  • Operating Systems Troubleshooting
  • Preventative Maintenance
• Routers and Routing Basics
• Review: The OSI Reference Model and Routing
• LAN/WAN Technologies

Bonus Material

• Optical Networking Fundamentals
• Network Management
• Introduction to Converged Networking
• Developing Network Security
• Developing Network Management Strategies
• Virtual Private Networks

This course is designed to prepare the student for drawing blood in the healthcare field. The student will learn the proper procedures for safely collecting and handling laboratory specimens from patients of all ages. Upon completion of this program students will be able to work in various healthcare occupations such as private medical labs, hospital labs, clinics, physician offices, etc.

This course is six (6) weeks in duration for a total of 180 hours of training.

Prerequisite (s)

High School Diploma or GED. Must have basic math and reading skills at or above the 8th grade level. Must be computer literate.

Program Outline

• Overview of Phlebotomy Practice, Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Organ
• Systems including the Circulatory System
• Safety Procedures for drawing blood
• Equipment Use, Procedures and Lab practice
• Special Procedures and Point of Care Testing
• Quality, Management, Ethical and Legal Issues
• Phlebotomy Externship
• Job Search Training

Nurse Assistant Training

Learn how to care for patients in a long term care facility. How to bath, change bedding, check blood pressure, check vital signs and to work with families.

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Patient Care Assistant

Learn how to care for patients in a hospital setting, checking blood pressures, taking blood samples, and working with an EKG machine.

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Phlebotomy technician

If you enjoy working with the elderly, or people in general, you might want to consider a career in healthcare.

Enroll Now to start your new and exciting career as a Patient Care Assistant!

Employment Opportunities in: Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities, & Laboratories.

• C.N.A. Skills Review

• Phlebotomy Skills
  • How to select a Vein
  • Blood Specimen Collection
  • Obtaining Blood Cultures
  • Using a Lancet or a Microlance
  • Infection Control
  • Sterile Fields
  • Related Medical Terminology

• Electrocardiogram
  • Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
  • Components of the ECG
  • Setting Up Continuous Three or Five Lead Cardiac Monitoring
  • Recognizing ECG Rhythms and when it’s necessary to notify the RN
  • Related Medical Terminology