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All basic classes must be preceded by Computing for Beginners or the equivalent knowledge. This includes being able to use the mouse, recognition of menus and tools, ability to properly start and shut down a computer, knowledge of the basic keys such as control, alt, delete, backspace, enter, arrows, and window controls. All computer classes are limited to 12 participants each, so call early to reserve your spot. ATTENTION: We can customize computer training to fit the needs of your group—club, business, non-profit, or government agency. Email cramsey@isothermal.edu or call Cindy Ramsey at 828-894-3092 ext 15 to learn more. APRIL: Fill in the Gaps Is this you—self-taught and moving along happily until you hit a cyber pothole or come to a turning point with a big blind spot? What do you do now? Instead of spending hours trying to figure out how to ask the Help files, or bugging your friends, fill in those cyber potholes and cut away those blind spots by attending this four-week course that will cover Windows management, word processing problems, email annoyances, and Internet fears. You may email questions before class to cmichel@isothermal.edu so she’ll be ready to answer them when you get there! 4 weeks/4
sessions Word Processing III You will begin to feel like an expert when you acquire the following skills:
You will continue to learn filing skills as well. Prerequisite: Word Processing I & II or equivalent skills. 4 weeks/4
sessions Word Processing I If you have a basic knowledge of the computer such as how to use the mouse and keyboard, or have taken a beginner course, then this class will help you acquire the skills you need to type a letter and enter text in Internet searches and email. You will learn how the computer handles lines and spaces differently than a typewriter, how to change font sizes (just what is a font anyway?), add color to your document, and you’ll learn where the computer stashes your letters when you’re done with them. Have fun finding them again, especially if you didn’t know where they were! 4 weeks/4
sessions Excel Basics Whether on the job, at home, with clubs or volunteer work, knowing how to make electronic spreadsheets can simplify any task! This is your chance to learn the basics or have your more indepth questions answered. You’ll learn when and how spreadsheets are used, data entry, formatting, sorting and filtering data, performing calculations, creating charts and graphs, adding borders and shading to highlight key information. If you’re working on a special project, bring it along to get that extra help you need to finish it up. 2 weeks/4
sessions PowerPoint Presentation PowerPoint adds pizzazz to every presentation and gives your audience a visual connection to what you are saying. Whether for school, work or community service, you can make a great impression with a well-designed PowerPoint presentation. And just think what it could add to a special occasion at home! Learn the basics or further develop the skills you already have. 2 weeks/4
sessions MAY: Word Processing II If you have the following knowledge and skills, you are ready to move on to bigger and better things in this more advanced class!
Now you’re ready to learn how to
4 weeks/4
sessions Computing Basics for
Work and Home Learn the basic skills you need to use a computer at home or at work. Take a quick look at the many ways computers can be used, followed by a simple non-technical description of how they work. You’ll learn basic computer vocabulary--scroll, click, copy, paste, tools, cursor, etc., and how they apply to what you need to do. Learn how to use the calendar feature on your computer to help you organize your life at home or at work. Learn about the various programs in Microsoft Office and what each program can do to make you more proficient in your daily tasks. Practical exercises using the keyboard and mouse provide a base from which you can go on to learn Internet, E-mail, and word processing skills, or continue studying more indepth courses on specific programs of your choice. 3 weeks/6
sessions Email Workshop Just want a quick course to teach you what you need to know to use Email effectively? This will be a Q&A session with Carolyn! Bring your questions to class, or email them in advance to cmichel@isothermal.edu. 2 weeks/2
sessions Instructor: Mike Kleiner Do you ever wonder how a computer works? Would you like to know how to upgrade your own computer and even repair parts yourself? Here’s your opportunity to take a look around inside, learn about the interior of the processor and peripheral devices plugged into it. Then you’ll be able to do more by yourself and spend less time holding on the Helpline. You’ll save money, too! 1week/2 sessionsTues/Thurs: May 27-29 6:30-8:30 p.m. Room 122 Course Fee: $39 JUNE: Fill in the Gaps Is this you—self-taught and moving along happily until you hit a cyber pothole or come to a turning point with a big blind spot? What do you do now? Instead of spending hours trying to figure out how to ask the Help files, or bugging your friends, fill in those cyber potholes and cut away those blind spots by attending this four-week course that will cover Windows management, word processing problems, email annoyances, and Internet fears. You may email questions before class to cmichel@isothermal.edu so she’ll be ready to answer them when you get there! 4 weeks/4
sessions New! Upgrade to
Vista Have you upgraded your operating system, but not your knowledge? If you are Microsoft Windows user who has worked with the earlier version of Windows operating system, but now have or are thinking about getting Vista, this class is for you! It will cover the new and enhanced features in the Windows Vista operating system. Windows Vista, with its attractive user interface combined with new and powerful tools, makes it easier to perform your tasks and organize your work quickly. Working with the new tools and features will help you streamline your work and maintain and secure your system easily. The new technologies introduced in Windows Vista will help you to enhance your system performance and share information with others. Understanding the functionality of the new and enhanced features provided in Windows Vista will enable you to meet your personal and business requirements and manage your work efficiently. 2 weeks/4
sessions Word Processing
I If you have a basic knowledge of the computer such as how to use the mouse and keyboard, or have taken a beginner course, then this class will help you acquire the skills you need to type a letter and enter text in Internet searches and email. You will learn how the computer handles lines and spaces differently than a typewriter, how to change font sizes (just what is a font anyway?), add color to your document, and you’ll learn where the computer stashes your letters when you’re done with them. Have fun finding them again, especially if you didn’t know where they were! 4 weeks/4
sessions APRIL: Basic Graphics
and Image Editing If you are a novice who wants to be able to use photos and art to enhance any project, including web pages, then you’ve found the class you need! Necessary Windows skills will be taught alongside photo editing. You will learn about resolution, sizing, scaling, and how to make a photo fit into an email. In class, you will work with Microsoft Picture Manager, Paint, and Word to manipulate graphics. You’ll learn the skills you need to use more advanced software. 4 weeks/4
sessions MAY: Imaging Editing
II You will work with ACDSEE and PaintShop Pro and a scanner in this class. You will work with both print and digital photos. If you have had “Basic Graphics and Image Editing” or have equivalent experience, you are ready for this one! You will learn any necessary Windows skills along with photo editing. “We will get really creative and have lots of fun,” says Carolyn. You can swap heads on photos or put someone into a different background, for example. Or you can superimpose one photo onto another. You will also learn how to restore family photos and even use them on a greeting card if you like. 4 weeks/4
sessions
NEW!
Scrapbooking with Your Computer Create a scrapbook using your own digital creations and photos. You’ll also learn how to find free online resources, and how to print your book. This is not a beginner course; you will need to have knowledge and skills equivalent to those described in “Word Processing I” and “Basic Graphics and Image Editing.” 4 weeks/4
sessions Digital Camera
Operation Instant gratification, if you can make the thing work! In a round-table discussion and exploration of your camera, Carolyn will help clear away the digital mists surrounding your camera. Bring everything that came in the box, including the manual. You’ll learn how to put your photos into the computer and find them later. You’ll also practice taking photos. 4 weeks/4
sessions Getting Serious
About Outdoor Photography Do you love to take pictures of outdoor scenes and subjects? Have you occasionally taken an image that you really like and others think is very good? Do you yearn to improve your photographic knowledge and skills and, at the same time, stimulate your creative vision? Opportunity is knocking! You will learn both the technical aspects of photography such as camera operations, creative controls, equipment, etc., as well as artistic elements such as the art of seeing, composition, lighting, etc. While certain topics may be a “must” to learn or review, the course will be flexible enough to focus on the needs and interests of you and your classmates. The primary prerequisite is a desire to learn, regardless of your photographic experience or skill level. You will need to own or have access to a camera, of course. A Saturday field trip, probably June 21, will give you, as a group, the opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in the classroom. 5 weeks/6
sessions JUNE: Basic Graphics
and Image Editing If you are a novice who wants to be able to use photos and art to enhance any project, including web pages, then you’ve found the class you need! Necessary Windows skills will be taught alongside photo editing. You will learn about resolution, sizing, scaling, and how to make a photo fit into an email. In class, you will work with Microsoft Picture Manager, Paint, and Word to manipulate graphics. You’ll learn the skills you need to use more advanced software. 4 weeks/4
sessions New! Photo Enhancement Do you want to make your photos the best that they can be even if they weren’t taken with a digital camera? You can learn easy fixes for redeye, correcting lighting, removal of unwanted elements, and restoration of old photos. A scanner is available in the classroom for converting old photos to digital if you don’t have the equipment. This is not a beginner course. You will need to have knowledge and skills equivalent to those described in “Word Processing I” and “Basic Graphics and Image Editing.” 4 weeks/4
sessions APRIL: Intermediate
Drawing Want to further develop your drawing skills? This is your chance! Challenge the old myth that “you must have talent to draw.” Learn new methods and exercises to help you reach a higher level of proficiency in drawing. When the course is over, you will be able to draw realistically using the skills you learn in this class. You’ll also become familiar with different types of media used in drawing and be ready to move on to the next level with pen & ink and colored pencil. Beginning Drawing or equivalent previous experience is a prerequisite for this class. 8 weeks/8
sessions Advanced Stained
Glass—Lampshade Are you ready for more complicated creations in your stained glass designs? This three-dimensional class is not for beginners, but if you have the tools and the skills and love a challenge, you can create a beautiful lampshade that will become a family heirloom. You’ll learn about the many ways of creating a lampshade including the first “panel shade” and the various types of mold shades. 5 weeks/5
sessions
New!
Topiary Design Join the flower crew to design several styles of topiary, including one in fresh flowers and one in permanent for the home. We will choose containers and design according to where it will be displayed. Field trips to Melanie’s flower shop will be incorporated into the class. Call the school at 828-894-3092 to pre-register. 2 weeks/2
sessions New!
Beginning
Old Time Appalachian Fiddle Learn the basics to playing the old time Appalachian fiddle. The basis for bluegrass and country fiddle, it is a wonderful art form in its own right. Learn about how the fiddle is constructed; learn basic scales and melodies as well as a few simple tunes. What must you have to take this class? A fiddle, of course, a recording device, and a copy of the book “Old Time Fiddle for the Complete Ignoramus!” which you should purchase prior to the first class. Check online sources for the best price. You do not have to be able to read music. Morning and evening time slots offered, but class will be held once during the time slot that is most popular. Vote for your favorite time by calling to preregister today! 6 weeks/6
sessions MAY: New!
Creative
Pottery Learn how to turn recycle broken pieces of plates, colored glass, ceramic tiles, toys, broken pottery, etc. to create exquisite outdoor pottery to enhance your yard or entryway. You’ll learn how to design and sketch the pieces, then use found objects and cement to make your masterpiece. Ask for a materials list when you call to pre-register. 4 weeks/ 4
sessions Stained Glass
Mosaic Birdbath Create a one-of-a-kind piece of art for your feathered friends. Your beautiful stained glass mosaic birdbath can also be used as an inside dish to hold fruit or other items. No glass skills required. Patterns of birds, flowers and other designs will be provided by the instructor or you can bring your own ideas and patterns. Students will be required to bring their own supplies. A detailed list will be furnished upon pre-registration. Please call early so you have time to round up your supplies. 2 weeks/2
sessions Beginning Stained
Glass You can create beautiful stained glass pieces. This class will be designed for the beginner, so here’s your chance to learn the basics you need to know. You’ll be introduced to all the tools and supplies in the first class. Bring with you some newspaper, two pieces of single pane window glass and a basic “Fletcher” glass wheel. 4 weeks/4
sessions Multimedia
Painting Enjoy painting whatever you choose in Dale’s course, under his expert guidance. Choose morning or afternoon session. Class size is limited, so sign up early. 9 weeks/9
sessions JUNE: Tropical Party
Design Planning a party any time this summer? Join this class where you'll be introduced to great party design ideas. You'll learn some new ways to spice up your summer parties and get-togethers using tropical flowers. 2 weeks/2
sessions Intermediate Stained
Glass-Design and Dimension
Take the knowledge you have about working with stained glass one step further. Explore three-dimensional pieces and how to create them. Projects include a hinged box with etched bevel, a kaleidoscope and a hanging planter. Extra patterns will be offered for stand up table pieces and suncatchers. This is not a beginner class. 4 weeks/4
sessions MAY: Shaker Design to
Art Deco Enjoy a 6-week color slide survey that explores the issues of hand craftsmanship and the effects of machine-age technology on the arts; from the purity of Shaker Design to the Medieval legacy of the Arts and Crafts Movement; from the fluid rhythms of Art Nouveau to the precise, severe forms of the Bauhaus; and finally, to the streamlined forms of Art Deco. The countries surveyed are England, France, Spain, Austria, and the United States. Here’s the course, week by week:
6 weeks/6
sessions JUNE: The Poetry of the
Blues Did you know that “The Blues” is a distinctly American musical form? The Blues has long been the medium for expressing the hardships and joys of life along with many coded messages that served the singer and his audience well. You will explore some of the lyrics by listening to the songs while reading the lyrics. You can participate in a discussion of the lyrical meanings in their multiplicity of nuance. Morning and evening time slots offered, but class will be held once during the time slot that is most popular. Vote for your favorite time by calling to preregister today! 4 weeks/4
sessions APRIL: Spanish for
Everyday Learn how to communicate with your Hispanic neighbors/workers clearly without having to learn a lot of grammar rules. We’ll cover some of the most common differences in doing daily things such as writing dates and names, as well as “personal space” rules. You’ll learn how to listen and understand, read signs, give directions, and fill out forms. The textbook “Spanish Is Fun” must be purchased at the first class. 9 weeks/9
sessions Chinese Language
I Are you planning a trip to China? Do you love a challenge? You can learn Mandarin or Putonghua, the official language of China, both on the mainland and Taiwan. You will learn to understand and to speak full sentences, and acquire the ability and confidence to engage in simple conversations in various topics and situations—including ordering in a restaurant. Impress your dinner companions! You will also learn Chinese sentence structure, grammar and social customs. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn from a native of China. 12 weeks/12
sessions Spanish
Conversation Would you like to learn how to carry on a simple conversation in Spanish? Not interested in learning any more grammar than necessary? Would you like to be able to understand some of the things being said around you? In this class, you’ll need to listen carefully as the instructor’s native language is Spanish, but her English is impeccable. You’ll hear Spanish spoken with natural inflections. The outline of the class will be malleable depending on the desires of the majority of the class, but you must speak up and let your instructor know what you’d like to learn, if she’s going too fast or too slow, and most importantly, if you don’t understand. She will be happy to work with you to give you what you need. The textbook “Spanish Is Fun” can be purchased at the first class. 10 weeks/10
sessions APRIL: War Between the
States-The Generals Are you a Civil War history buff? This series of classes (one each month) is just for you! “The Generals” covers the background and rational for the method of battlefield engagement used in the War Between the States—why it was successful for one military leader and disastrous for others. You will closely examine the lives, physical characteristics and, most importantly, the spiritual-psychological make-up of two noteworthy generals—Lt. General Thomas Jonathan (Stonewall) Jackson and Maj. General Winfield Scott Hancock. This course brings to light facts and personal insights that more fully round out previously held opinions and understanding of these key Confederate and Union military “super stars.” A video will be shown as part of the course. 4 weeks/4
sessions NEW!
China-Dynasties and Emperors By popular demand, Ed Kan has developed this extension of Chinese history to fill in the gaps that the first class, “China-Mysterious and Mystical” did not include due to time constraints. “China-Dynasties and Emperors” highlights many important events and emperors in several dynasties that have historic influences over ancient Chinese history. Each dynasty had different characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. Many interesting emperors expanded the footprint of China. Some dynasties were conquered militarily by minority tribes, which were then integrated into the Chinese culture. If you enjoyed “China-Mysterious and Mystical,” you’ll love this one. But you can begin with this class if you’d like or take them simultaneously. “China-Mysterious and Mystical” begins April 7. See below. 5 weeks/5 sessions China-Mysterious
and Mystical Learn the culture and history, the mystery and mystique of China, an important and ancient land. Learn about the traditions that have shaped today’s China and its recent economic development. Topics will be traditional arts and culture, including painting, calligraphy, bronze, ceramic, music, folklore, religion and philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine, different styles of Chinese food. Chinese customs and festivals will also be visited. 5 weeks/5 sessions
NEW! Nation of Immigrants You hear the word every day—immigration is in the forefront of the news and everything political. Today it carries a negative connotation, but have you every thought about the fact that the cliché “Nation of Immigrants” hides the realities of history—America was made and built by, through, and with immigration throughout its history. Some immigration was forced like slavery and indenture, but most occurred because of the hope America represented and the needs America fulfilled. That labor made America the power it is. This brief survey starts at Jamestown and ends with the border fence along the Rio Grande. It conveys the contribution of all of the peoples who made America—including those displaced in the process, the American Indians. 3 weeks/3
sessions Ron Cliff earned his BA from Notre Dame, an MA from Ohio University, and worked on a doctorate at Cornell. He has taught several college courses on Islamic history and visited Iran before the Revolution, a regional powerhouse. Cliff is a retired corporate intelligence director and intrepid traveler. His approach to teaching—obvious from his descriptions of class offerings—is to present opinionated facts that enhance thinking and demand discussion. MAY: NEW! Cracked
Caldrons—Oil and
Water Did you know that 85 percent of today’s global population are marginalized spectators of a consumer economy? But they occupy territories where the resources of that economy are derived. They now ask their share—except there really is not enough to go around, not at the scale of consumption today. How so? Take just two resources, neither of which the modern world can do without—oil and water. This course examines oil and water across the world and argues coordinated programs are needed to insure minimal quantities for all. As a member of this class, you will be part of a discussion on the economics behind these demands and shortages and their socio-political ramifications, which include increasing civil disorder in many areas trying to claim or take a share. The question of the 21st Century is how to manage dwindling resources on a growing planet. 3 weeks/3
sessions War Between the
States-Turning Point Battles Are you a Civil War history buff? This series of classes (one each month) is just for you! “Turning Point Battles” examines three major engagements of the war which, had they turned out differently, the South would have been allowed to go its own way as an independent and internationally recognized nation. Second Manassas (Second Bull Run), Vicksburg and Gettysburg are discussed in detail—what led up to them, how they were executed, and the outcomes. Critical questions are presented as to why advantages were not pursed by the Confederacy. Student observations and opinions are encouraged. The final two class sessions feature a video presentation on the Battle of Gettysburg. 4 weeks/4
sessions China in the 21st
Century
China has been playing an increasing role in world politics in the last 10 years. Some of the developments have caused great concerns in the U.S. government. They have also created negative effects in the society and the environment. All these will be discussed in this class. China—Mysterious and Mystical is not a pre-requisite for this course. Students are invited to begin with either session. 5 weeks/5 session JUNE:
NEW! Why do they hate us? Is that really the question? Would you agree that it might it also be our and their reluctance to engage in the dialogues necessary to address the inequities of modernity? The car bombs and the suicides catch our attention readily, and we react like Rambo. But what kind of desperation and commitment drive people to become such “martyrs”? The Gaza caldron of radicalism illustrates a costly future that should be avoided. What is it “they” are asking for? This “they” is largely everyone outside the Western, industrialized world. Those answers are surprisingly close to home in local social criticism. Join this examination of the megatrend of resistance to modernity. “Their” objections often copy almost word for word some American religious criticism of our lifestyles, our secular values. And some of this is the frustration involved in constrained democracy—where authoritarian and corrupt rulers pay little attention to the people. 3 weeks/3
sessions War Between the
States-The Navies Are you a Civil War history buff? This series of classes (one each month) is just for you! “The Navies” features an area of military engagement that is seldom covered in Civil War class presentations or round-table discussions. If it were not for the navies of both countries, the war would have been over in short order—or would have been a protracted guerilla conflict lasting decades. The evidence shows that if it were not for its navy, the Union would have lost the war; if it were not for its navy, the Confederacy wouldn’t have lasted six months. The amount of bravery summoned forth by sailors serving on both Union and Confederate ships cannot be overstated. While the Union Navy began the conflict with nearly 100 men-of-war; the Confederacy had no ships. What naval innovation that took place in four years revolutionized the art and power of naval warfare. By the end of the war, the United States Navy was the most powerful on the globe; the Confederate Navy—given its limitations—the most daring and inventive. A video is shown in the final class. 3 weeks/3
sessions HEALTH AND HAPPINESSAPRIL: Tai Ji—Advanced If you’ve been taking Tai Ji from the start at ICC-Polk or have previous experience and are ready for more difficult postures to enhance your experience, this class is for you. Practice, practice, practice. You can repeat this level as often as you like. Class size is limited. Call today! 10 weeks/10
sessions NEW TIME! Tai Ji—Beginning
Now offered in the evening! You can discover the health benefits of Tai Ji—an ancient Chinese internal martial art performed with slow, deliberate, and graceful movements emphasizing the relaxation of body and mind. Today, Tai Ji is practiced mainly because of its health benefits of improving circulation, digestion, and the immune system. Reduce stress and enhance balance and coordination with daily practice. You can repeat this level as often as you like. Class size is limited, sign up early! 10 weeks/10
sessions Traditional Usui
Reiki First Degree Reiki training enables you to develop your own innate awareness of the life energy that empowers and sustains us. This training will focus on 1) the flow and directional purposes of life energy, 2) the conditions that cause this life energy to be blocked or minimized, and 3) strategies to redirect, increase and balance this energy to provide a more healthy and proactive response to life’s challenges and stresses. This teaching is beneficial to you if you wish to promote your own well-being as well as those of you who are in fields such as nursing, chiropractic or massage therapy, animal care, etc. Registration fee is all-inclusive. Wear comfortable clothing. Enrollment is limited. This course earns 6 hours NCTMB continuing education credits. 1 week/1 session Tai
Ji—Intermediate You already know the benefits—the way this ancient Chinese art has helped you feel more alive, more serene, more complete. Continue Tai Ji as part of your healthy lifestyle, enhance the knowledge you’ve gleaned from previous sessions, and increase the positive effect it has had on your life. This class will be more advanced; therefore, students should have taken Tai Ji here or have prior experience. You can repeat this level as often as you like. Class size is limited and the only class offered on Saturday. Call to pre-register now! 10 weeks/10
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MAY: Fitness Simplified You can lose weight and feel great without high impact exercise or starvation diets. Previous students have lost as much as eight pounds and ten inches in just the first week! You just need to learn some simple, easy techniques and powerful tools for great, fast results. Instructor Lea Hyvonen will share her knowledge gained from years of ballet training, and more recently, trying to find exercises that she could do following a back injury, plus diet tips that worked for her. The exercises are a combination of gentle low to no impact stretches combined with a unique breathing technique to get fast results. The diet suggestions are based on the Scarsdale diet, which includes the correct combinations of protein, carbohydrates and fats needed for good nutrition and weight loss. Students will have homework: 15 minutes each day of following the exercise routine and eating healthy. Two time slots are available to fit any schedule. Class offered in two time slots; choose either Tuesday morning or Monday evening. Come dressed in comfortable clothes, don’t eat two hours before you come, and bring an exercise mat or towel. 8 weeks/8
sessions Traditional Usui
Reiki Second Degree Second degree Reiki training deepens the knowledge of Reiki through techniques designed to help you use energy in a wider realm of application. These techniques are beneficial to transform behavioral patterns into positive strategies and to address physical/mental problems that have energy imbalances as their source. This teaching enhances the energy of First Degree Reiki students who wish to heighten your application of the universal energy of Reiki toward yourselves and others. First Degree Reiki is a prerequisite for this class. Wear comfortable clothing. Enrollment is limited. This course earns 5 hours NCTMB continuing education credits. 1 week/1 session APRIL: English Country Dancing ICC-Polk’s Lecture Room will be transformed into a ballroom every Wednesday night so we can have the pleasure of your company for English Country Dancing. “If you can walk, you can do this,” says our dance master who will guide you through the steps. You don’t even need to bring a partner, but you can come in pairs if you’d like. Since the tradition calls for partner changing, the dances are structured so you dance with everyone. This style of dancing is one of the earliest examples of social dance, advocated by Queen Elizabeth, George Washington and Jane Austen, just to drop a few famous names. It includes no fancy steps—a simple dance walk is used for most figures. These forms are enjoyed by dancers from the mid-teens to those in their mid-80s, so make it a family affair. The floor is carpeted and some shoes may be difficult to dance in. Please wear socks so you can take off your shoes for your own safety. 6 weeks/6
sessions NEW! Let’s Swing! Want to dance the night away? Come learn the “fun”damentals of swing dancing! Your instructor, Austin Smith, is a dance enthusiast and willing to help you learn basic swing and some awesome moves to go along with it. You’ll learn a little, practice a little, learn some more, practice some more, and just have a swinging good time. No partner necessary. The floor is carpeted and some shoes may be difficult to dance in. Please wear socks so you can take off your shoes for your own safety. 4 weeks/4
sessions Austin Smith hails from Charleston, South Carolina, where she has been a part of the Charleston Swing Dance Association for about four years. She graduated with a degree in studio art from the College of Charleston. She is currently studying at the Emmaus School of Biblical Studies in Lake Lure. MAY: AARP® Driver Safety Program Isothermal Community College is pleased to sponsor the AARP® Driver Safety Program. It is the nation’s first and largest classroom driver refresher course especially designed, but not restricted to, drivers age 50 and over. Specially trained volunteers have been teaching this program since 1979. One of AARP’s hallmark programs, it helps individuals retain their driving competencies to the maximum extent possible. Key objectives are to help drivers understand the effects of aging on driving; learn driving strategies that help them take into account the changes we experience as we age; identify the most common crash situations; reduce chances of having a crash; update knowledge and understanding of roads, vehicles and other road users; think about how they drive; identify when driving may no longer be safe. This class can help lower your insurance rates! Ask your agent. 1 week/2 sessions $10 Book Fee to AARP ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND ADULT HIGH SCHOOL/GED Would you like to improve your reading and math skills? Didn’t finish high school? In our adult high school classes, you can reach those goals. Just look at what you can do:
It’s never too late to go back to school. Call today! Students can enroll anytime at no cost. You can design a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Class is open Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesdays: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Call 828-894-3092 ext. 32 for more information. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Are you ready to learn English or improve your English? Come in and meet other students and the instructor Aline Dupres. We come from many countries and study together having lots of fun while learning to speak English. Classes are held Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-12 noon plus Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. Students may enter the class at any time during scheduled hours and are encouraged to attend for whatever time they can during those designated class hours. Both conversational and written skills are taught in a multilevel setting to meet the needs of non-English speaking as well as more fluent students. The class is free. Call Evelyn Woods at 828-894-3092 ext. 18 for more information. SMALL BUSINESS CENTER The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College is one of 58 centers located throughout the state of North Carolina. The mission of the Small Business Center is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in Polk and Rutherford counties. We provide high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners and their employees. Services include: Ø Workshops/Seminars Sponsored by the Small Business Center to assist the small business entrepreneur with areas of management/supervision, marketing, taxes, record keeping and the “how-to” of starting a business, as well as other topics. Ø Free Counseling Confidential counseling for new and existing businesses is available on an “as needed” basis. This service acts as a sounding board for ideas and concerns you may have about your business. Ø Referrals to business resources Ø Resource Library Includes printed materials such as books, pamphlets and magazines as well as a variety of tapes and videos available to be checked out. We will be offering a number of entrepreneurial seminars at ICC-Polk Campus. Upcoming seminars include “The Basics of Starting Your Own Business,” “Marketing for Success,” “Understanding Your Financial Statement,” and more. Contact the Polk Campus at 828-894-3092 or SBC Director Kim Alexander at 828-286-3636 ext. 390 for more information. Medical Courses and Certifications offered at ICC-Polk With the need for qualified medical care providers growing across the country, and our community following that trend, ICC-Polk is concentrating growth in the field of medical training. Building on very successful Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy programs, the following courses and certification opportunities are now being offered. We believe that you deserve more than just continuing education classes with CEU credits—which may or may not make a big difference on your resume. We want you to have the opportunity to earn state and national certifications that will increase your employment options and pay rate whether you choose to live and work here, somewhere else in North Carolina, or anywhere in America. Specific dates are not listed here because the programs evolve based on popular demand and facility availability. Classes are scheduled as often as possible. We are in the process of remodeling to accommodate additional medical classroom space. Please call 828-894-3092 for more information, prerequisite requirements, and to have your name placed on class waiting lists.
Home Companion
Aide As we age, most of us prefer to remain independent in our own homes. But we may need a little help, some well-trained assistance in our home—from nutrition, to shopping, to cleaning, to personal care needs. You could be that invaluable employee! This course is designed to prepare you to render assistance to aged persons and their families who need support with personal care and home maintenance, but are not in need of certified or licensed medical level assistance. You do not have to possess a high school diploma or GED to take this course. In addition to the registration fee, you will be required to purchase a textbook. Registration fee is $60. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees.
Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation You can learn to save a life, whether in your job or at home. CPR at ICC-Polk will be offered in two forms based on need and purpose. American Heart Association BLS CPR for the Medical Provider is taught as part of our Nurse Aide I curriculum and is a separate prerequisite for our Nurse Aide II program. The public can be included when the course is taught as a separate class. By popular demand, the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, which includes first aid, will also be offered. If you are interested in taking either of these CPR classes, please call and give us your name and contact information. When an adequate number of requests have been made, a class will be scheduled. A textbook is required. Registration fee is $55. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees.
Nursing
Assistant Level I Registration fee is $65. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees.
Nursing
Assistant Level II Want to take an additional step up the medical career ladder? Nursing Assistant II course prepares graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. A skill/competency evaluation is required for documenting student competency. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry. In all employment settings, the listed Nursing Assistant II will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel. You must possess a high school diploma or GED, be listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry, and pass a NAI competency pre-test given at ICC-Polk. If you do not have a current American Heart Association BLS CPR care, you will be required to take the course prior to entering NAII. In addition to the registration fee for NAII, you will be required to purchase a textbook. No state exam is required. Tuition fee is $65. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees.
Nurse Aide
Refresher Have you been trained as a Nurse Aide I, but either didn’t test or have let your North Carolina certification expire? Are you thinking about taking Nurse Aide II, but want to brush up on your knowledge before taking the required competency test? This course is designed to provide you with a review of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be demonstrated on the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination necessary for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. In addition to the registration fee, you will be required to purchase a textbook. A testing fee must be paid to the state at the end of the course if you wish to take the certification exam. Tuition fee is $60. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees.
Medication
Aide Are you a Nurse Aide I in good standing on the North Carolina Registry? Would you like to increase your skills for better employment opportunities? This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified to be a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. A textbook is required. You may apply to the state to take the certification exam upon successful completion of this course. Registration fee is $55. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees. PhlebotomyInstructor: Darla KleinerAre you ready for a satisfying but demanding medical career? Upon successful completion of this course, you qualify to take a national certification exam. Phlebotomy training prepares you to draw blood specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analyzing blood. A phlebotomist’s job includes maintenance of equipment used in obtaining blood specimen, the use of appropriate communication skills when working with patients, the selection of venipuncture sites, the care of blood specimen, and the entry of the testing process into the computer, as well as clerical duties associated with record keeping of the blood tests. This course consists of theory and clinical experiences in performing blood collections. American Heart Association BLS CPR for the Medical Provider is included in this training. You must be a high school graduate or have equivalent GED. Reading and math comprehension tests are required before you can be placed on the waiting list. The 30-minute test is offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays only. Combine this course with EKG and Medical Assistant and you qualify to take a national certification exam to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. A textbook is required in addition to the registration fee. Tuition fee is $65. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees. EKG TechnicianInstructor: Darla KleinerYou can become a nationally certified EKG technician! This class will teach you knowledge of cardiac terminology, the structure and function of the heart, as well as anatomy and physiology of the heart. You will glean a basic understanding of the electrical conduction system and how it affects heart function. Based upon this knowledge, you will know why an EKG is done. You will understand the cardiac cycle, be able to identify common artifacts, and demonstrate patient prep as well as proper placement of EKG leads. You will be able to operate the equipment, run a strip accurately, and mount it properly. You must purchase a textbook in addition to the registration fee. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to take an exam for national certification. This course is also part of the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program, so you must have a high school diploma or GED and successfully completed free reading and math comprehension tests at ICC. Combine this class with Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant and you will qualify to take an exam to become a nationally Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Registration fee is $60. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees. Certified Clinical Medical AssistantInstructor: Darla KleinerYou can learn all the skills you need to become an invaluable part of a medical team. Medical assistants work primarily in ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics. You will function as a member of the healthcare delivery team and perform both administrative and clinical procedures within an automated work force. Administrative duties may include scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining medical records with understanding of ICD9-CM; CPT & HCPCS coordination and be familiar with insurance procedures, performing basic front-office technical skills, medical transcription, multi-line telephone etiquette, preparing correspondence, serving as a liaison between the provider and other staff and handling financial reimbursement. Clinical duties may include asepsis and infection control, taking vitals and triage, performing first aid/CPR, preparing patients for medical procedures, assisting the provider with examinations and treatments, collecting, processing and transporting specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician, and control inventory and purchasing of all back-office equipment. This course must be combined with phlebotomy and EKG to qualify you to sit for the national certification exam. You must have a high school diploma or GED and score adequately on free reading and math comprehension tests. Textbook is required. Tuition fee is $60. North Carolina senior citizens are exempt from registration fees. Certified Patient Care Technician Isothermal Community College-Polk Campus is in the process of becoming named a national testing site for Patient Care Technicians. ICC-Polk is currently an approved site for national certification testing in phlebotomy, EKG and Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association. To become a Certified Patient Care Technician, you must successfully complete the Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy and EKG programs. CPR is also required, but is taught at ICC as part of both the NAI and phlebotomy programs. The Patient Care Technician is a multi-disciplinary technical worker trained to provide basic nursing assistant care as well as other skilled functions. The role of the Patient Care Technician includes duties traditionally performed by the staff from several different departments such as nursing, phlebotomy, EKG and respiratory. If you are interested in becoming a CPCT, please email cramsey@isothermal.edu. Give information on the required training and certifications that you already have, so that we can determine when you will qualify to sit for this exam or what other courses you may need. Phone calls are discouraged, but if you do not have access to email, you may call 828-894-3092. State your interest in the Certified Patient Care Technician program and be prepared to explain whether or not you have completed any of the required courses. Exam schedules will be based upon the existence of qualifying students. You must have a high school diploma or GED and successfully complete a free reading and math comprehension test for your name to be added to the waiting list of the courses you need. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (HRD) PROGRAM “For the Future You Never Thought Existed” FREE classes for those who qualify. Call (828) 286-3636, ext. 344 or 346 to learn more. To pre-register for class, call the Polk County Campus at 828-894-3092. Supplies and materials are provided.
SURVIVAL
SKILLS FOR WOMEN **THIS CLASS WILL BE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH** WHAT IS SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR WOMEN? Survival skills for Women workshops teach women basic day-to-day life skills. These skills will help you learn to better manage your household, money, health and the behavior and education of your children. They will help you gain the confidence needed to take charge of your life as you move toward independence. HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS Survival Skills for Women is a series of 10 three-hour workshop topics that have been carefully selected and tested to impart the practical skills necessary for managing life and preparing for employment. Groups of eight to fifteen women take part in role-playing, skill practice and activities that make up the sessions. In these classes, you’ll win special prizes, be given workbooks with useful information, and have a chance to learn and practice new skills, and make new friends. THE TEN WORKSHOPS
SAFE DRIVING
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