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) 264-5125
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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2 Online Medication Aide Renewal Online Medication Aide Renewal September 2, 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 Online CNA Renewal Online CNA Renewal September 2, 2019 CNA Renewal Class (online) Every Monday Class Cost- $25.00 (Available Weekly beginning every Monday. Students must register by the Wednesday before each class starts.) Course Description This online course fulfills the 24 hour/2.4 CEUs inservice education requirement, which is part of the Certified Nurse Aide renewal process. A nurse aide renewing a certification must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years that includes training in geriatrics and the care of residents with a dementia disorder, including Alzheimer's disease. 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 • •	3	4	5	6 CPR - Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR - Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support September 6, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 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- Open in Calendar •	7 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class September 7, 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 Open in Calendar •	8
9 Online Medication Aide Renewal Online Medication Aide Renewal September 9, 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 Online CNA Renewal Online CNA Renewal September 9, 2019 CNA Renewal Class (online) Every Monday Class Cost- $25.00 (Available Weekly beginning every Monday. Students must register by the Wednesday before each class starts.) Course Description This online course fulfills the 24 hour/2.4 CEUs inservice education requirement, which is part of the Certified Nurse Aide renewal process. A nurse aide renewing a certification must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years that includes training in geriatrics and the care of residents with a dementia disorder, including Alzheimer's disease. 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 • •	10	11	12	13	14 Anger Management/ Resolution Class Anger Management/ Resolution Class September 14, 2019 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Don McKinney Center, Big Spring, TX 79720, USA Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Interactive Discussion Topics such as: 1.Anger/Violence Ladder 2.Understanding and Overcoming Anger and Violence 3.Effects of Early Childhood Trauma on Present Anger and Violence Issues 4. Intervention techniques... and MORE! Call 325.261.0515 to Confirm Attendance On-Site Registration Fee Per Class- $100.00 (cash or money order) Contact information Danette Ross Watson- 325.261.0515 danette.ross@solomonsway.org Open in Calendar •	15
16 Online Medication Aide Renewal Online Medication Aide Renewal September 16, 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 Online CNA Renewal Online CNA Renewal September 16, 2019 CNA Renewal Class (online) Every Monday Class Cost- $25.00 (Available Weekly beginning every Monday. Students must register by the Wednesday before each class starts.) Course Description This online course fulfills the 24 hour/2.4 CEUs inservice education requirement, which is part of the Certified Nurse Aide renewal process. A nurse aide renewing a certification must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years that includes training in geriatrics and the care of residents with a dementia disorder, including Alzheimer's disease. 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 • •	17	18	19	20 CPR - Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR - Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support September 20, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 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- Open in Calendar •	21 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Class September 21, 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 Open in Calendar •	22
23 Online Medication Aide Renewal Online Medication Aide Renewal September 23, 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 Online CNA Renewal Online CNA Renewal September 23, 2019 CNA Renewal Class (online) Every Monday Class Cost- $25.00 (Available Weekly beginning every Monday. Students must register by the Wednesday before each class starts.) Course Description This online course fulfills the 24 hour/2.4 CEUs inservice education requirement, which is part of the Certified Nurse Aide renewal process. A nurse aide renewing a certification must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years that includes training in geriatrics and the care of residents with a dementia disorder, including Alzheimer's disease. 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 • •	24	25	26	27	28	29
30 Online Medication Aide Renewal Online Medication Aide Renewal September 30, 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 Online CNA Renewal Online CNA Renewal September 30, 2019 CNA Renewal Class (online) Every Monday Class Cost- $25.00 (Available Weekly beginning every Monday. Students must register by the Wednesday before each class starts.) Course Description This online course fulfills the 24 hour/2.4 CEUs inservice education requirement, which is part of the Certified Nurse Aide renewal process. A nurse aide renewing a certification must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years that includes training in geriatrics and the care of residents with a dementia disorder, including Alzheimer's disease. 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 • •

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