*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation*
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. No classes held the week of spring break – March 16th through March 22nd.
Tue & Thu (24 sessions) 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
COMM_ED490-10018 S. MacKay
44688 2/3 – 4/30 Cost $915
Saturday (12 sessions) 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
COMM_ED490-10018 S. MacKay
46300 2/7 – 5/2 Cost $915
Professional Selling Techniques
Motivational coach Mandi Brown from Aspire Management, LLC will walk you through a detailed examination of the selling process. Learn how to connect and successfully sell to any customer in any kind of market. Utilize personality styles, find "hot" buttons, discover how to "close the sale" effectively and stay positive.
WRKDEV450-10024 M. Brown
Cost $59 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (all sessions)
Tuesday (1 session)
1/27 54212
4/21 54216
5/12 54217
Thursday (1 session)
2/19 54213
3/26 54214
4/9 54215
5/21 54218
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 business Mr. Gonzales will hold a Spanish version of the class on Tuesdays and the English version on Thursdays.
En Español
Tuesday (1 session) 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
COMM_ED490-10009 I. Gonzalez
44444 Feb. 3 Cost $ 29
46301 Mar. 10 Cost $ 29
46302 Apr. 7 Cost $ 29
46303 May 12 Cost $ 29
In English
Thursday (1 session) 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
COMM_ED490-10010 I. Gonzalez
44496 Feb. 5 Cost $ 29
46304 Mar. 12 Cost $ 29
46305 Apr. 9 Cost $ 29
46306 May 14 Cost $ 29
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.
Tuesday (1 session) 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
COMM_ED490-10020 Voice Coach Instructor
46307 4/7 Cost $59
OSHA Forklift Train-the-Trainer
The OSHA forklift operator training standard, in effect since December 1999, applies to all General Industry workplaces and Construction jobsites. The standard was implemented to prevent, so far as possible, forklift accident, injury and death. The forklift operator training standard requires employers provide site and equipment specific training pursuant to the OSHA forklift operator training standard. Subsequent to the training, the employer must evaluate the operator’s performance to verify the operator understood the training provided and can put the training into practical use every day on the job. Come to this free class and learn how to set up an in-house forklift operator training program for your company.
Tuesday (1 session) 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
WRKDEV450-10000 J. Gates
44498 1/6 Cost: Free
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.
Thursday (1 session) 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WRKDEV450-10021 M. Schmaltz
46308 2/19 Cost: Free
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.
Thursday (1 session) 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WRKDEV450-10003 M. Schmaltz
46309 3/5 Cost: Free
OSHA Confined Space – Need Description
The Confined Space class is designed to give a better understanding of OSHA's Confined Space standard and what it applies to. Students will gain insight into the various components of the standard (1910.146) and learn what is required with regards to training, the written confined space program, entry permits, and requirements under the construction standards. The class will also touch on personal protective equipment, including the requirements with regards to Respiratory Protection.
Thursday (1 session) 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WRKDEV450-10022 M. Schmaltz
46313 3/26 Cost: Free
OSHA Respiratory Protection
The OSHA Respiratory Protection standard requires employers to develop a respirator protection program for employees who use respirators. Come to this free class and learn about requirements of the standard so you can maintain a safe workplace for the employees.
Thursday (1 session) 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WRKDEV450-10005 M. Schmaltz
44500 4/9 Cost: Free
OSHA Hearing Conservation – Need Description
The Hearing Conservation class is designed to give a better understanding of OSHA’s Hearing Conservation standard and what it applies to. Students will gain insight into the various components of the standard (1910.95) and learn what is required with regards to training, audiometric testing, and the hearing conservation written safety program. The class will also touch on personal protective equipment and the physiology of the ear.
Thursday (1 session) 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WRKDEV450-10023 M. Schmaltz
46314 4/16 Cost: Free
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.
Thursday (1 session) 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WRKDEV 450-10001 M. Schmaltz
46310 4/30 Cost: Free
OSHA in the Medical Establishment
Medical and dental offices are required to comply with various OSHA regulations, including the Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazarded Communications standards. This free four hour class aims to provide office managers and safety officers with information needed to comply with OSHA.
Thursday (1 session) 5:30 pm- 9:00 pm
COMM_ED450-10002 M. Schmaltz
46311 5/7 Cost: Free
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.
Thursday (1 session) 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WRKDEV450-10020 M. Schmaltz
46312 5/21 Cost: Free
*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-535-2800 for confirmation*
WorkKeys® Proficiency Assessment for the Paraprofessional
Estrella Mountain Community College offers the WorkKeys® Paraprofessional Testing required by NCLB guidelines for teacher’s assistants. Call 623.935.8888 to enroll. Students may take all tests offered collectively or individually. Bring a calculator for the Mathematics portion of the test. Please arrive at 1:00 pm for registration.
January
The testing session for 1/29 has been cancelled. Please enroll in the 2/26 session.
Mathematics Thursday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
COMM_ED450-10011, 44632 1/29 Cost $10
Reading Thursday 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm
COMM_ED450-10012, 44434 1/29 Cost $10
Writing Thursday 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm
COMM_ED450-10013, 44636 1/29 Cost $20
February
Mathematics Thursday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
COMM_ED450-10011, 44638 2/26 Cost $10
Reading Thursday 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm
COMM_ED450-10012, 44634 2/26 Cost $10
Writing Thursday 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm
COMM_ED450-10013, 44642 2/26 Cost $20
March
Mathematics Thursday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
COMM_ED450-10011, 44644 3/26 Cost $10
Reading Thursday 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm
COMM_ED450-10012, 44640 3/26 Cost $10
Writing Thursday 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm
COMM_ED450-10013, 44652 3/26 Cost $20
April
Mathematics Thursday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
COMM_ED450-10011, 44662 4/23 Cost $10
Reading Thursday 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm
COMM_ED450-10012, 44648 4/23 Cost $10
Writing Thursday 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm
COMM_ED450-10013, 44670 4/23 Cost $20
May
Mathematics Thursday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
COMM_ED450-10011, 44730 5/21 Cost $10
Reading Thursday 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm
COMM_ED450-10012, 44668 5/21 Cost $10
Writing Thursday 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm
COMM_ED450-10013, 46322 5/21 Cost $20
Southwest Valley HOA Academy
Track A
The Basics of Homeowner Associations - HOA Seminar 101
If you are a current member of an HOA governing board who is interested in learning new skills, a resident interested in learning more about how HOAs function, or a prospective board member who would like to learn about the responsibilities of HOA board members, we invite you to participate in our Homeowner Association 101 seminar. This session will include an overview of: CC&R’s and bylaws, property management, duties and obligations of HOA boards, and the rights of homeowners. An attorney and other experts in the field will discuss financial issues, managing budgets, foreclosure proceedings, collections and insurance. Lunch is provided.
Saturday (1 session) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration begins at 8:30 am
COMM_ED490-10024 L. Schuette
46666 3/7 Cost $29
Track B
Demystifying HOA Enforcement Options - HOA Seminar 201
Homeowners associations provide some degree of protection against neighborhood degradation and deterioration as a result of their enforcement authority. Many HOA communities have architectural review procedures to maintain a uniform look to a community. But with all of their inherent advantages, homeowners associations occasionally face complicated issues, none more common than the challenge of balancing the best interests of the community as a whole with the preferences of individual residents. The HOA Board has a fundamental responsibility to exercise its authority in order to preserve the nature of the community and protect the value of the property owned by members. Participants in this seminar will learn about governing documents, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R) and typical enforcement tools available to HOA Boards. Seminar instructors will discuss enforcement strategies and working with homeowners to achieve compliance. Participants will also learn about architecture design requirements and how design review can work. In addition, a panel of city officials from Avondale, Buckeye and Goodyear will discuss how HOAs can best work with their respective cities to achieve mutual goals of crime prevention and neighborhood preservation. Lunch is provided.
Saturday (1 session) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration begins at 8:30 am
COMM_ED490-10025 L. Schuette
46667 3/7 Cost $29
Track A
HOA Property Management: Legal Issues, Landscape Maintenance and Conservation - HOA Seminar 102
If you’ve experienced the HOA 101 seminar and would like to increase your knowledge of HOAs, don’t miss this opportunity to pick up tips on effective property management and recruitment, landscape maintenance and water conservation. An HOA attorney will provide an overview of legal issues and new HOA legislation, as well as discuss the transition process, when new subdivisions go from developer to homeowners, and financial reserve studies. Participants in this seminar will learn about selecting and managing a management company and subcontractors. Experts in the field will discuss landscape maintenance and water conservation. Participants will learn how installation design affects landscaping maintenance costs, and how to reduce water consumption in your home and community. Lunch is provided.
Saturday (1 session) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration begins at 8:30 am
COMM_ED490-10026 L. Schuette
46668 3/28 Cost $29
Track B
Effective Board Management & Communications - HOA Seminar 202
Are you familiar with the Open Meeting Law? Do you wish that your board meetings could be more effective and well attended? If you are looking to increase your knowledge in this area, we invite you to participate in this seminar and learn the rights and responsibilities of homeowners, board members and management companies. Participants will learn how to select a property management company and vendors, and how to hold effective board meetings that are productive and end on time. Seminar instructors will introduce techniques to manage unruly residents and discuss ways to get through the prepared agenda. Sessions will include tips on preparing effective agendas, using technology, taking minutes and when to consider changing vendors. Participants will also learn ways to keep their neighbors informed by using free websites, producing and circulating newsletters, and implementing phone trees. Come and get great ideas on how to keep your neighbors connected! Feel free to bring your newsletter to share with others. Lunch is provided.
Saturday (1 session) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration begins at 8:30 am
COMM_ED490-10027 L. Schuette
46669 3/28 Cost $29
