Learn 4 Life - Business Courses - Fall Classes

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*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation* Please reference the 5 digit class number when registering*

Pharmacy Technician Test Preparation Program

This comprehensive 72 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings – working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. This program qualifies for the eCashier® Student Tuition Payment Plan.

Cost $915                               TBA

Tue & Thu (24 sessions)           9/9 – 12/11

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm                  490-10018, 25789

Cost $915                               TBA

Saturday (12 sessions)             9/13 – 12/13

9:00 am – 3:30 pm                  490-10018, 48482

 

Learn How to Start Your Business/Como Iniciar Su Negocio

Learn about licenses, permits, legal structures, finances, business plans, etc. to get you started in your own business.Aprenda de Licencias, permisos, estructuras legales, financas, plan de negocios, etc.Mr. Gonzales is a native of Arizona and has been in the Banking industry for 30 years. He has helped launch many successful businesses and will walk you through the conceptual stage of starting a businessMr. Gonzales will hold a Spanish version of the class on Tuesdays and the English version on Thursdays.

Cost $ 29                       I. GonzalezEn Español…6:00pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday (1 session)       Sept. 16            490-10009, 25868

Tuesday (1 session)       Oct. 14              490-10009, 48483

Tuesday (1 session)       Nov. 4               490-10009, 48484

Cost $ 29                       I. GonzalezIn English…6:00pm – 8:00 pm

Thursday (1 session)      Sept. 18            490-10010, 49403

Thursday (1 session)      Oct. 16              490-10010, 49404

Thursday (1 session)      Nov. 6               490-10010, 49405

 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation* 

 

Getting Paid to Talk - An Introduction to Professional Voice Acting

Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice acting work for television, film, radio, and books on tape, documentaries and the internet. We will cover all the basics, including how to prepare the all important demo and how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and to hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors. Class participants will even have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com producer! This class is informative, lots of fun, and a great first step for anyone interested in voice acting professionally.

Cost $59                        P. Greenberg

Thursday (1 session)       12/4

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm         490-10020, 49406

 

OSHA Hazard Communication

In 1984, OSHA published the hazard communication standard which requires employers to provide information and training to employees whose job duties involve the use of chemicals.  This free class provides detailed information about the standard specifically addressing the employer’s duty to have a written hazard communication program, material safety data sheets, container labeling, and employee training to eliminate or otherwise control any hazard to employee health or safety when using chemicals in the workplace.

Cost: Free                                 M. Drate

Thursday (1 session)                  8/21

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm                    450-10003, 40825

 

OSHA Ergonomics

The lack of proper ergonomics in the workplace accounts for countless musculoskeletal disorders; including: tennis elbow, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, numerous back injuries, and others. Although there are no specific OSHA standards for ergonomics, there are preventative measures that can help reduce the incidence and severity of these types of injuries in the workplace. This free seminar is designed to provide information about identifying conditions in the work environment that contribute to this occupational  hazard and preventative measure options that if implemented could reduce the number of musculoskeletal disorders.

Cost: Free                     M. Drate

Thursday (1 session)      9/25

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm        450-10001, 50490

 

OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention

Recently we have been exposed to a hazard in the workplace that has before gone relatively unnoticed. Workplace violence is a cruel reality that includes physical and psychological hazards. Although there are no specific OSHA standards that address this growing issue, there have been guidelines issued by OSHA and other government agencies. This free class covers information regarding the most recent violence in the workplace, prevention strategies, workplace violence programs and ways to eliminate the hazard before it escalates into violence.

Cost: Free                     M. Drate

Thursday (1 session)      10/9

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm        450-10020, 50830

 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation* 

 

OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tag out)

This free class is designed to provide employers and employees basic awareness training in the OSHA standards for controlling hazardous energy and the lockout/tag out procedures necessary for practical safeguarding of employees in the workplace. Free handouts and resource materials will be provided. Remember it is the employer’s responsibility to instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and in the regulations applicable to the work environment to control or eliminate any hazard.

Cost: Free                                 J. Gates

Tuesday (1 session)                   10/14

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm                    450-10007, 49438

 

OSHA Back Injury Prevention

Back injuries alone account for approximately two thirds of all types of industrial injuries reported by employees, and roughly one third of all workmen’s compensation claims filed in the United States every year. Although there are no specific OSHA standards for ergonomics, a subject which includes back injury prevention, there are preventative measures that can help reduce the incidence and severity of these types of injuries in the workplace. This free seminar is designed to provide information about identifying conditions in the work environment that contribute to this occupational hazard and preventative measure options that if implemented could reduce the number of back injury cases.

Cost: Free                                 M. Drate

Thursday (1 session)                  11/6

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm                    450-10004, 49437

 

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens

Occupationally exposed employees must be provided a safe and healthy work environment with protection against bloodborne pathogens, as stated in the OSHA standard. This free class reviews the minimum requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, and will also touch upon hazard controls, training requirements and the implementation of an exposure control plan.

Cost: Free                     M. Drate

Thursday (1 session)      11/20

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm        450-10021, 50832 

 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation* 

 

WorkKeys Proficiency Assessment for the Paraprofessional

 

Bring a # 2 pencil, pen with blue or black ink and a basic 4 function calculator. Please arrive at 1:00pm. Call 623-935-8888 to register.

																		August – Thursday – 8/21/08															
			
																		Mathematics                  49392               Cost $10            1:30 pm – 2:30 pm        															
			
																		Reading                         48486               Cost $10            2:40 pm – 3:40 pm        															
			
																		Writing                          48487               Cost $20            3:50 pm – 4:50 pm 															
			
																		September – Thursday – 9/18/08                                                                             															
			
																		Mathematics                  49393               Cost $10            1:30 pm – 2:30 pm        															
			
																		Reading                         48493               Cost $10            2:40 pm – 3:40 pm        															
			
																		Writing                          48494               Cost $20            3:50 pm – 4:50 pm 															
			
																		October – Thursday – 10/16/08															
			
																		Mathematics                  49394               Cost $10            1:30 pm – 2:30 pm        															
			
																		Reading                         48497               Cost $10            2:40 pm – 3:40 pm        															
			
																		Writing                          48499               Cost $20            3:50 pm – 4:50 pm 															
			
																		November – Thursday – 11/13/08															
			
																		Mathematics                  49395               Cost $10            1:30 pm – 2:30 pm        															
			
																		Reading                         48502               Cost $10            2:40 pm – 3:40 pm        															
			
																		Writing                          48505               Cost $20            3:50 pm – 4:50 pm 															
			
																		December – Thursday – 12/18/08															
			
																		Mathematics                  49396               Cost $10            1:30 pm – 2:30 pm        															
			
																		Reading                         48527               Cost $10            2:40 pm – 3:40 pm       															
			
																		Writing                          48528               Cost $20            3:50 pm – 4:50 pm 															
			
																		 															
			
																		 															
			
																		 															
			
																		 															
			
																		 															
			
																		 															
			



 
 Last Updated: 7/31/08