Fall 2020 Course Offerings

Fall 2020 Course Offerings will be limited.  Enrollment will also be limited to adhere to guidelines for social distancing and overall safety.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

0209 Automotive Technology- Level I
19 Sessions
Instructor: B. Wenzel
Tuition: $650.00
Additional Cost: Textbook purchase and $70.00 Material Fee
10/7/2020-12/14/2020 Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Students will receive class theory and hands-on training in the following areas: Brake rotor/drum resurfacing and critical measurements, introduction to anti-lock brake systems and diagnostic procedures, intro to specialty measurement tools, diagnostic hand-held scanners as well as computerized engine control system and electronic and computerized ignition systems will be covered.
 

0208 PA Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection
Instructor: S. King
Tuition: $185.00
Additional Endorsements: $40.00
Monthly Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Requirement: Tuition paid in full at registration. Please specify the month you are interested in at time of registration.
This program is for those who seek certification from PA Department of Transportation as an inspection mechanic. This course is offered once a month pending adequate class enrollment. Students must have a valid license in the category in which certification is sought.

0208 PA Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection - RECERTIFICATION
Instructor: S. King
Tuition: $100.00 AND $89.99 for the baseline online test and 1 category. Additional category is $9.99
Monthly Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Requirement: Tuition paid in full at registration. 
This program is for those who seek a re-certification from PA Department of Transportation as an inspection mechanic. Will join an existing state inspection class for the first two nights During this time the student will be given a refresher and shown all new updates. At the end of second night instructor will guide the student through the online enrollment process and show you how to take the online test. Students must have a current state inspection license, current driver’s license and students must bring a valid credit card for online payment. This course is offered once a month pending adequate class enrollment

0206 PA Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection
Instructor: S. King
Tuition: $150.00 AND $39.99 FOR THE ONLINE TEST
Monthly Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Requirement: Tuition paid in full at registration. Please specify the month you are interested in at time of registration.
This program is for those who seek emissions certification from PA Department of Transportation as an emissions inspection mechanic. This course is offered once a month pending adequate class enrollment. Students must have a valid driver’s license.

0206 PA Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection- RECERTIFICATION
Instructor: S. King
Tuition: $100.00 AND $79.99 FOR THE ONLINE TEST
Monthly on third night of class 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Requirement: Tuition paid in full at registration. Please specify the month you are interested in at time of registration.
This program is for those who seek emissions a re-certification from PA Department of Transportation as an emissions inspection mechanic. This course is offered once a month pending adequate class enrollment. Students must have a current driver’s license and emission license. Students can recertify up to 6 months before expiration. Students are only required to attend the THIRD night of class.

CULINARY

1600 Comprehensive Culinary Program 
Year-long Program – Call for information
Instructor: D. Petruzzi
Tuition: $2,700.00
Additional Cost: Textbook purchase and $610.00 Material Fee
11/2/2020-8/31/2021 Mondays and Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The curriculum and labs incorporate food safety and sanitation, knife skills, nutrition, cooking techniques, stocks, sauces, soups, meat, poultry, fish, dairy, pasta, vegetables, fruits, gardemanager, herbs and dining room management, marketing, and menu preparation as well as the elements of restaurant practices. 

0604 Baking and Pastry Arts
Individual Class or Part of Comprehensive Culinary Program
16 Sessions
Instructor: J. Picarello
Tuition: $475.00
Additional Cost: Textbook purchase required and $250.00 material fee
9/30/2020-11/19/2020 Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm 
This course is to help the student understand the basic fundamentals of baking and pastry arts. The topics that we cover are quick breads, puddings, dessert sauces, meringues, mousses, fruit desserts, pizza and cookies, just to name a few. At the completion of this course the student will be prepared to use these skills in a food production establishment. This class may be taken on its own or as part of the Comprehensive Culinary Program descried above. Please call the Adult Education office for more information.  

HEALTH/MEDICAL PROFESSIONS

Patient Care Technician Program
By successfully completing the following four classes in our Health and Medical Field: Nurse Aide, Office Medical Terminology, EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician, you can earn the title of Patient Care Technician. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student for the Patient Care Technician Certificate of Completion. Please call 570-629-2001 ext. 1125 for more information

Clinical Medical Assistant Program
By successfully completing the following four classes in our Health and Medical Field: Office Medical Terminology, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Assisting, you can earn the title of Clinical Medical Assistant. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student for the Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion. Please call 570-629-2001 ext. 1125 for more information

1401 Nurse Aide
120 Hours 
Instructor: M. Boland, RN 
Tuition: $950.00
Additional costs: Textbook purchase and $75.00 lab fee
10/13/2020-1/19/2021 Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Some daytime Saturdays
Successful completion of this class will allow students to take their state exam and become certified by the state of Pennsylvania thereby receiving the title Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Students who obtain employment as a certified Nurse Aide may be entitled to receive 100% reimbursement of tuition fees, material fees and cost of textbook.   Students may also be eligible to receive 100% reimbursement of the testing fees paid.  Some restrictions apply.  Please call 570-629-2001 ext. 1125 for more information and for specific admission requirements.

1400 EKG Technician
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology 
20 Sessions
Instructor: P. Fucci
Tuition: $625.00
Additional costs: Textbook purchase, and $55.00 lab fee and $10.00 caliper purchase
10/8/2020-12/17/2020 Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This comprehensive course is designed for the serious student interested in the field of electrocardiography. Instruction includes anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electro-physiology of the conduction system, and basic EKG understanding. Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible to take the national test given by the National Healthcare Association. The cost for the exam is extra. 

1406 Office Medical Terminology
11 Sessions
Instructor: Staff
Tuition: $255.00
Additional cost: Textbook purchase
10/19/2020-11/23/2020 Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This course is structured as a basic course in medical terms with insight into anatomy and physiology. Students will be able to break down, build, and understand the words of the medical professionals.

1406-1 Office Medical Terminology
11 Sessions
Instructor: Staff 
Tuition: $255.00
Additional cost: Textbook purchase
12/2/2020-1/13/2021 Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This course is structured as a basic course in medical terms with insight into anatomy and physiology. Students will be able to break down, build, and understand the words of the medical professionals

1403 Phlebotomy Technician
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology 
32 Sessions
Instructor: D. Rivera
Tuition: $875.00
Additional cost: Textbook purchase and $175.00 lab fee
10/5/2020-2/1/2021 Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Course curriculum involves theory and hands-on lab which includes vein puncture on lab partners as well as extended anatomy and physiology related to phlebotomy. Students are prepared for employment in a variety of medical settings. Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible to take the national test given by the National Healthcare Association. The cost for the exam is extra. 

1427 Medical Assisting
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology 
27 Sessions
Instructor: Staff
Tuition: $725.00
Additional cost: Textbook purchase and $100.00 lab fee
10/12/2020-1/20/2021 Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
In this course students will cover assistance with specific examinations, specialty examinations and procedures, and basic laboratory analysis such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, capillary punctures, hematology, blood chemistry and serology, medical microbiology, and throat cultures

1402 Pharmacy Technician
20 Sessions
Instructor: T. Joyce
Tuition: $700.00
Additional cost: Textbook purchase 
10/6/2020-12/15/2020 Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pharmacy Technicians will be trained to perform according to the highest standards of professionalism. At the successful completion of this course, the student will qualify to sit for the national test given by the National Healthcare Association. The cost of the exam is extra.

WELDING

2150 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 
11 Sessions
Instructor: G. Smith
Tuition: $355.00
Additional cost: $110.00 material fee
10/1/2020-10/27/2020 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
This class teaches basic “stick” welding for the beginner or for those wishing to refresh their skills. Students will receive instruction in preparing steel for welding using oxyacetylene cutting equipment, high speed grinders, and power wire brushes. Using 7018 and 6010 electrodes, students will also receive instruction in preparing and welding fillet and groove welds on steel plate in the flat and horizontal position. Students are required to purchase their own welding gloves, safety glasses, and all leather work boots. Students must use safety glasses, welding hood and gloves.

2151 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 
11 Sessions
Instructor: G. Smith
Tuition: $355.00
Additional cost: $110.00 material fee
10/28/2020-11/25/2020 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
This course is designed for those who have the Level I course or for those with professional work experience. Students will receive welding instruction in vertical and overhead positions using electrodes on fillet and groove welds on steel plate. Students are required to purchase their own welding gloves, safety glasses, and all leather work boots. Students must use safety glasses, welding hood and gloves.

2152 Gas Metal Arc Welding (M.I.G.)
11 Sessions
Instructor: G. Smith
Tuition: $355.00
Additional cost: $110.00 material fee
12/1/2020-12/23/2020 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Students will receive instruction in basic MIG welding principles and practices, including common operational troubleshooting. Students will perform fillet and groove welds on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in all positions. Principles and practices of plasma-arc cutting will also be covered. Students are required to purchase their own welding gloves, safety glasses, and all leather work boots. Students must use safety glasses, welding hood, and gloves.

2153 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (T.I.G.)
11 Sessions
Instructor: G. Smith
Tuition: $355.00
Additional cost: $110.00 material fee 
1/5/2021-1/28/2021 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Students receive instruction in basic TIG welding principles and practices, including common operational troubleshooting. Students will perform fillet and groove welds on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in all positions. Principles and practices of plasma-arc cutting are covered. Students must purchase their own welding gloves, safety glasses, and all leather work boots. Students must use safety glasses, welding hood, and gloves.

2154-1 Welding Certification Workshop & Test
6 Sessions
Instructor: G. Smith
Tuition: $205.00
Additional cost: $55.00 material fee and test fee 
2/1/2021-2/9/2021 Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
MCTI is a remote testing site for the American Welding Society through Welders Testing and Training Institute of Allentown, PA. We offer the opportunity to take certification plate testing in S.M.A.W., G.M.A.W., G.T.A.W., and F.C.A.W. This will be offered only once per semester. Test materials must be paid for at the time of registration. Class size is limited to five (5) participants. Students are required to purchase their own welding gloves, safety glasses, and all leather work boots. Students must use safety glasses, welding hood, and gloves. Test is given on final evening.

2154-2 Welding Certification Workshop & Test
6 Sessions
Instructor: G. Smith
Tuition: $205.00
Additional cost: $55.00 material fee and test fee 
2/16/2021-2/25/2021 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
MCTI is a remote testing site for the American Welding Society through Welders Testing and Training Institute of Allentown, PA. We offer the opportunity to take certification plate testing in S.M.A.W., G.M.A.W., G.T.A.W., and F.C.A.W. This will be offered only once per semester. Test materials must be paid for at the time of registration. Class size is limited to five (5) participants. Students are required to purchase their own welding gloves, safety glasses, and all leather work boots. Students must use safety glasses, welding hood, and gloves. Test is given on final evening.