Big Spring Workforce Training CE

Workforce Training - (432) 264-5131

The Workforce Training Division focuses on work-related training. It seeks to improve the skills needed in the local labor force by working with businesses and industries to identify and then design and deliver training to meet their specific requirements. It also provides training opportunities for individuals seeking to improve their workplace skills or attain new qualifying skills where a change of career is desired. The division assists businesses and industries who may need help identifying funding resources for training needs, writes grants to secure such funding, and administers grants when received. For your specialized training needs, please contact Workforce Training

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Commercial Truck Driving

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Medication Aide & Recertification

Certification courses and annual recertification courses are offered.

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Certified Nurse Aide

Initial course and the 24 hour in service recertifications course are offered here.

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Learn Microsoft Excel

2 courses available to becoming a better Excel user.

Contact

Mike Yeater
Dean of Career Technical Education & Continuing Education
(432) 264-5641
myeater@howardcollege.edu

Mischa Norris
Assistant to Continuing Education & Workforce Training Director
(432) 264-5131
mnorris@howardcollege.edu

Idona Reid
Coordinator of Prison Programs
(432) 264-5130
ireid@howardcollege.edu

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available for Commercial Truck Driving and Certified Nurse Aid courses. Please contact the Permian Basin Workforce Solutions Office at (432) 263-8373. Representatives are available on the Howard College campus each Monday from 10am-2:30pm for in-person counseling. No appointment necessary. The Workforce Solutions office is located in the Warren Center, Room 106.

Refund Policy

Situation *	Refund %
Prior to 1st Scheduled Class Meeting	100%
If Course is Cancelled by the College.	100%
For a Course Meeting More Than 3 Times (Except Prior to 1st Scheduled Class Meeting)	0%
For a Course Meeting More Than 3 Times if After the 1st Class Meeting and Prior to the 2nd.	70%
For a Course Meeting More than 3 Times if After the 2nd Class Meeting	0%
* Note: Refunds normally take 3 to 5 weeks to be processed.

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4 Online Medication Aide Renewal Online Medication Aide Renewal March 4, 2019 Medication Aide Re certification Class (online) Every Monday Class Cost- $50.00 (Available Weekly beginning every Monday. Students must register by the Wednesday before each class starts.) This course fulfills the annual education renewal requirements for a Certified Medication Aide, which stipulates that 7 hours of continuing education be completed after the first year. Topics include review and update of medication aide training rules, medication administration and related responsibilities. Students must provide current Certified Medication Aide permit number at time of registration. A renewal notice will be mailed to the student by the Texas Health and Human Services Department 2-4 weeks after completion of this course Contact the Continuing Education Department at 432-264-5131 Open in Calendar •	5	6	7	8 Pediatric Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class Pediatric Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class March 8, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Don McKinney Center, Big Spring, TX 79720, USA Heartsaver CPR Class Class fee: $71 Contact the Workforce Training and Continuing Education office for registration details 432-264-5131 or cewtbs@howardcollege.edu Instructor: Courtney Open in Calendar •	9	10
11 Howard College Offices Closed Howard College Offices Closed March 11, 2019 - March 15, 2019 Open in Calendar •	12 Howard College Offices Closed Howard College Offices Closed March 11, 2019 - March 15, 2019 Open in Calendar •	13 Howard College Offices Closed Howard College Offices Closed March 11, 2019 - March 15, 2019 Open in Calendar •	14 Howard College Offices Closed Howard College Offices Closed March 11, 2019 - March 15, 2019 Open in Calendar •	15 Howard College Offices Closed Howard College Offices Closed March 11, 2019 - March 15, 2019 Open in Calendar •	16	17
18 CNA Evening Class Mar 18-May 2 ( MTWTH-5pm-9pm) Deadline March 4th CNA Evening Class Mar 18-May 2 ( MTWTH-5pm-9pm) Deadline March 4th March 18, 2019 Registration Deadline March 4th, 2019 Open in Calendar Online Medication Aide Renewal Online Medication Aide Renewal March 18, 2019 Medication Aide Re certification Class (online) Every Monday Class Cost- $50.00 (Available Weekly beginning every Monday. Students must register by the Wednesday before each class starts.) This course fulfills the annual education renewal requirements for a Certified Medication Aide, which stipulates that 7 hours of continuing education be completed after the first year. Topics include review and update of medication aide training rules, medication administration and related responsibilities. Students must provide current Certified Medication Aide permit number at time of registration. A renewal notice will be mailed to the student by the Texas Health and Human Services Department 2-4 weeks after completion of this course Contact the Continuing Education Department at 432-264-5131 Open in Calendar • •	19	20	21	22 CPR RENEWAL - Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR RENEWAL - Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support March 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Don McKinney Center, Big Spring, TX 79720, USA Basic Life Support CPR Renewal Class - for renewing an existing CPR certification only Class fee: $53 Contact the Workforce Training and Continuing Education office for registration details 432-264-5131 or cewtbs@howardcollege.edu Instructor: Kaycie Open in Calendar •	23 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class March 23, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Don McKinney Center, Big Spring, TX 79720, USA Heartsaver CPR Class Class fee: $71 Contact the Workforce Training and Continuing Education office for registration details 432-264-5131 or cewtbs@howardcollege.edu Instructor:Silvia Open in Calendar •	24
25 Phlebotomy Class (M/T/TH 830pm) May24th Phlebotomy Class (M/T/TH 830pm) May24th March 25, 2019 We will start taking registrations March 4th Open in Calendar Online Medication Aide Renewal Online Medication Aide Renewal March 25, 2019 Medication Aide Re certification Class (online) Every Monday Class Cost- $50.00 (Available Weekly beginning every Monday. Students must register by the Wednesday before each class starts.) This course fulfills the annual education renewal requirements for a Certified Medication Aide, which stipulates that 7 hours of continuing education be completed after the first year. Topics include review and update of medication aide training rules, medication administration and related responsibilities. Students must provide current Certified Medication Aide permit number at time of registration. A renewal notice will be mailed to the student by the Texas Health and Human Services Department 2-4 weeks after completion of this course Contact the Continuing Education Department at 432-264-5131 Open in Calendar • •	26	27	28	29 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class March 29, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Don McKinney Center, Big Spring, TX 79720, USA Heartsaver CPR Class Class fee: $71 Contact the Workforce Training and Continuing Education office for registration details 432-264-5131 or cewtbs@howardcollege.edu Instructor:Courtney Open in Calendar •	30 Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR March 30, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Don McKinney Center, Big Spring, TX 79720, USA Basic Life Support CPR Class Class fee: $53 Contact the Workforce Training and Continuing Education office for registration details 432-264-5131 or cewtbs@howardcollege.edu Instructor: Kaycie Open in Calendar •	31

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