South Hill Campus Winter Quarter Classes

Winter 2010 Class Schedule (January 4th – March 23rd, 2010)

More classes, more opportunities

In addition to the programs listed here, Clover Park Technical College develops many additional classes in career areas (such as business, computer technology and real estate) and classes for personal and professional enrichment, from glassblowing to computers to how to start a second career. Don’t see the one you want? Click on “Suggest a Class” and let us know what classes we should add to the mix.

AVIATION

CNTED 081Introduction To Flight
Explore becoming a pilot! Take a flight, receive industry employment information, and see Clover Park’s Aviation Center. Call 253-583-8904 to reserve a date and time. Fee: $50.00 SS

BUSINESS

ELCOM 101 Computer Basics 101
Are you new to using the computer? Do you want to learn about desktops and laptops? Wish you knew more how your computer does its job? Computer Basics introduces the basic concepts you need to know. Fee: $65.00 SS

ELCAM 001 Basic Excel
Use Microsoft Excel to create worksheets including formulas that summarizes information. Create and modify charts. Link different worksheets together to create an annual summary. Use file management tools to easily sort, subtotal, filter, and summarize your data. Fee: $55.00 SS

CULINARY

CNTED 026 Power Cooking
Save time, money and stress by learning to prepare 30 healthy and delicious dinner meals all at one time; shop, chop, stew and freeze. Servings can be adapted from 1-2 up to 8-10. Join a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator and receive a month of recipes, demonstrations and food samples. Fee: $41.00 SS

FITNESS

ELPER 003 Yoga: Stretch Your Stress Away
Yoga to relax your mind, stretch your muscles, increase your flexibility, and bring clarity and focus. Yoga creates long lean muscles as you tighten and tone your whole body! Yoga benefits are a total Mind-Body workout! Note: Students will be required to bring a yoga mat, a towel, and a bottle of water to each class. Fee: $50.00 SS

HEALTHCARE

PTN 150 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Includes First Aid & CPR)
American Heart Association approved course consists of adult, child and infant CPR and First Aid. Overview of AED procedures included. This class meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The student must pass both the written and skills exams for certification. The Healthcare Provider and First Aid card are valid for two years. Fee: $76.00 SS. Call 253-589-5575 for more information.

MLT 200 Phlebotomy Skills Certificate
Develop the skills necessary to collect blood specimens for analysis in a laboratory. Includes an introduction to the structure and function of a clinical laboratory. Hands-on practice in phlebotomy skills will be provided. Prerequisite: Formal training in a health career or 1-year work experience in health occupations. Students must bring documentation of training and/or experience to first class. NOTE: To be eligible to sit for the National Exam each student must complete, on their own outside the college, a minimum of 100 sticks on top of a successful completion of the classroom instruction. Text required.

PARENTING

ELSGN 001 Sign & Sing
Sign and Sing classes give parents the tools and knowledge to communicate with their babies using American Sign Language through songs and play. Fee: $82.00 SS

PHOTOGRAPHY

ELPER 011 Introduction to Digital Photography
Explore the digital world of pictures; learn the basic functions and uses of a digital camera. Plus, learn how to download digital pictures onto your personal computer and more! Fee: $137.00 SS

ELPER 009 Social Networking 101
Wondering what all the hype is about Social Networking? Come and learn about MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and how you can utilize them to forward your personal, business or career goals. Fee: $49.00 SS. Call 253-589-5575 for more information.

ELCOM 103 Online Job Hunting
How to find and apply for employment opportunities online. We will search the online job search sites, like America’s Job Bank, Career Builder, and Indeed, and utilizing offline resources including networking, which is still the way most people find jobs. Fee: $65.00 SS

ELCOM 102 Using the Internet 101
It seems like everyone is talking about the Internet these days. But what is it really? How does it work? How do you access it? And most important, what can it do for you at work or at home? Fee: $50.00 SS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

BICSI
Clover Park Technical College is an official BICSI training site for Installer I, II and Technician training for the telecommunications and construction industry. Successful completion of these courses along with passing an 8-hour certification test can result in a globally recognized standard by the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries for electricians and technicians for 24 hours of industry-related credits (CEU ID# 2005-293, 2005-294, 2005-295). For more information, please call (253) 589-5575.

ELBUS 102 FREE Seminar: Which Mortgage is Right for You?
This class is designed to provide information on understanding which mortgage is right for you and your financial situation. Note: Class has limited space, please register. SS

ELBUS 101 FREE Seminar: Understanding Your Credit
Organizational structure strategic planning and principles of supervision and general management. This class is designed to provide information on understanding credit and how to manage the use of someone’s credit that will aid them in our current economic environment. Note: Class has limited space, please register. SS

ELPER 002 Frugal Shopping: Stretch Your Budget
Save hundreds on your groceries and keep your pantry stocked for a fraction of the price. Learn tricks and techniques for getting groceries, toiletries, and drug store items cheap and even free by using coupons, rebates, and sales. Saving money with coupons and rebates doesn’t have to be time consuming and confusing. Learn the basics of why and how you should use them, tips for keeping you organized, and start stretching your budget today. Note: Students please bring one Sunday newspaper with all the inserts to class. Fee: $25.00 SS

ELPER 011 Introduction to Digital Photography
Explore the digital world of pictures; learn the basics, functions, and uses of a digital camera. Plus learn how to download digital pictures onto a Personal Computer. Fee: $137.00 SS

ELPER 006 Keys for Navigating Through Change
Change is one of the foremost issues, if not the foremost business issue, of our day. Change represents growth, opportunity, and innovation: on the other hand, threat, disorientation and upheaval. Like it or not, change has become the norm. Our economic times have obliged us to take a different look at our present and learn to manage the inevitable… more change. This program will help individuals and organizations navigate through change with a positive approach. Participants will gain insights on achieving a holistic wellness and life balance approach in dealing with these turbulent times. Fee: $65.00 SS

ELPER 010 Scrapbooking: Capturing Winter Memories
This class will teach you the basics of scrapbooking and give you the opportunity to create meaningful ‘Winter’ themed pages. You will gain experience and confidence in personalized scrapbook pages centered around your photos, paper crafts, and cards that will last for many generations to come. Please call 253-589-5575 for the required student supply list. Fee: $30.00 SS

“The education I received at Clover Park reminded me how fun it is to learn and I truly believe that this is possible for anyone!”

Nicole Boettner, Environmental Sciences & Technology Student

Call Ed Jacobs at 253-589-5962 or e-mail Ed.Jacobs@cptc.edu to get your customized training scheduled today!  Thank you.