Continuing Education provides the opportunity for the surrounding community to take classes for personal, physical and professional needs. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded for the successful completion of courses. Ten hours of instruction earns one CEU. Generally, there are no entrance requirements or examinations and classes are offered to students of all ages. Instructors are not only educators from Howard College, but women and men from business, government, and other fields in the community. Community members who are interested in pursuing a new interest or teaching a class are encouraged to call the Workforce Training office at (325) 481-8322.
WFCE Courses San Angelo
| Course | Summary | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Quickbooks | This course will prepare the student to use the computer to develop and maintain accounting records and to process common business applications for managerial decision-making. | Course Flyer |
| Pharmacy Technician | The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students with the skills and abilities essential for work in one of many pharmacy settings. The blended program consist of in person lecture and the clinicals in various Pharmacy's | Course Flyer |
| HVAC/R | Completion of the series of electrical and mechanical classes will help prepare a person to take the exam for the Texas State Air Conditioning and Refrigeration licenses. These classes will also prepare the person to work as a technician in the HVAC/R industry including domestic and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration. | |
| Intermediate to American Sign Language (ASL) | This course is a follow-up to "Orientation to ASL", this class will cover topics like numbers 30-99, more in-depth ASL structure and grammar, the history of ASL, how to state your hobbies and personal interests, animals, emotions, other topics related to the Deaf community, as well as vocabulary related to holidays. | Course Flyer |
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | Certification & Renewal - The PALS course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. | Course Flyer |
| Orientation to American Sign Language (ASL) | An introductory course to American Sign Language. Topics include the manual alphabet, numbers, basic conversations, greetings, and situations related to errands and work. | Course Flyer |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | Basic Life Support - Including CPR, AED, bag-mask, rescue breathing and more. | |
| Phlebotomy | This course prepares the student for the practice of phlebotomy in clinics, hospitals, commercial laboratories, large medical offices, and blood banks. | Course Flyer |
| Advance Cardiac Life Support | Certification & Renewal - The course highlights systems of care; and recognition of and intervention in cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). | Course Flyer |
| Medication Aide Recertification | This class fulfills the annual education renewal requirements for the Certified Medication Aide. | Course Flyer |
| Medication Aide | This course will provide instruction in the preparation and administration of designated medications by non-licensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies. | |
| Heart Saver CPR | Learn the life-saving techniques of the American Heart Association. Class size is limited, so enroll early to reserve your spot. | Course Flyer |
| Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | This course provides students with the essentials to administer basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. | Course Flyer |
| Welding - Pipe | This course is designed to teach skills in the pipe welding process, welding safety, and selection of materials and equipment. | Course Flyer |
| Shielded Metal Arc (Stick) Welding | This course is designed to teach skills in the Stick welding process, welding safety, and selection of materials and equipment. | Course Flyer |
| Welding - GMAW (MIG) | This course is designed to teach skills in the MIG welding process that will focus on flat, vertical up, vertical down, horizontal, and overhead welds. | Course Flyer |
| Welding - Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) | This course is designed to teach skills in the TIG welding process, welding safety, and selection of materials and equipment. | Course Flyer |
| Welding - Aluminum MIG | Learn skills in the Aluminum MIG welding process, welding safety, and selection of materials and equipment. | Course Flyer |
| Commercial Drivers License (CDL) | Howard College and ACT are leading the way among the Permian Basin region CDL programs. With the most student completions, in-house DOT testing, and guaranteed placement upon completion, we will help you get on the job quickly. | |
Certified Maintenance Technician | Students in this course will learn a wide ranch of maintenance and repair skills including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and general construction. Certified CAMT through the National Apartment Association. | Course Flyer |
Electrician Training | This interim certificate program will prepare a person for the entrance into a career in the electrical industry via Apprenticeship or Construction Electrician training. | Course Flyer |
Certified Community Health Worker | A Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a liaison between medical and social services and the community. Upon completion of this course, students are certified through DSHS. | Course Flyer |