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FBAS 159                         CPR/First Aid                            ($55)

This course includes instruction on CPR for adult, child and infant; choking; recognition, prevention and treatment of cardiopulmonary emergencies and stroke; education on bloodborne pathogens; and use of barrier devices. (Not for health-care professionals.) First aid includes instruction on recognizing the signs and symptoms of sudden illness or injury, and how to respond while maintaining your own safety.  It also covers controlling of bleeding, treating victims for shock as well as many other emergency situations encountered by rescuers every day.  It discusses what is needed to prepare for a medical emergency. 

                                ROOM

09683        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(02/20)

09684        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(02/27)

09685        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(03/06)

09686        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(03/13)

90660        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(03/20)

90661        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(03/27)

90662        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(04/03)

90663        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(04/10)

90664        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(04/17)

90665        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(04/24)

90666        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(05/01)

90667        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(05/08)

90668        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(05/15)

90669        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(05/22)

90670        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(05/29)

90671        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(06/05)

90672        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(06/12)

90673        S 08:00AM-03:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(06/19)

 

Registration Includes: a comprehensive illustrated student workbook and 2-year certification card.   Child care providers add $10 for EMSA stickers.                            

 

FBAS 275                              CPR                                       ($65)

American Heart Assoc. Healthcare Provider

The program will cover BLS Healthcare Provider CPR including learning the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke; and CPR skills including the use of an AED and relief of choking for all ages. Within ten working days, the student will receive a BLS Healthcare Provider CPR card valid for 2 years from the American Heart Association or if you register before 12pm on the day of the class, you will receive your certificate at the end of class.  NOTE: The use of American Heart Association material does not represent sponsorship and any fees charged for such a course does not represent income to the association.  These classes are advanced registration only; registration will not be accepted at the door.  Fee includes Text book and certification.   

                                ROOM     

90604        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(02/19)

90605        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(03/05)

90607        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(03/19)

90608        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(04/02)

90609        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(04/16)

90611        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(05/07)

09382        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(05/21)

09384        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(06/04)

09385        F 05:00PM-10:00PM  10-4   BECKETT G

(06/18)



PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Cost: $2,220
Victor Valley College, Community Education in collaboration with Boston Reed College is offering a 27-week Pharmacy Technician Training Program. The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, maintaining client records, referring clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assisting with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collecting payment and coordinating billing.

Classroom: 182 hours;
Externship: 120 hours.
Classes start: March 16, 2010 on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Classes end: September 9, 2010
Class Meeting Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
FBAS # 362-90380
Orientation: Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 10am – 12pm
R.S.V.P. (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2741 - All Students MUST attend this orientation
[DOWNLOAD THE ORIENTATION PACKET IN PDF FORMAT HERE]

Financial assistance available through SallieMae / SLM Financial.
Website: http://www.salliemae.com/im_applying/career_training_checklist.htm click "Start your Career Training Loan Application", select "CA", click "Next" and select "Boston Reed College, NAPA, CA 95448" as the 'school you plan to attend'.

[ Download step-by-step loan application instructions here ]

For information about the class or to register, visit www.adultedreg.com/vvc or Call (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2741

 


OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN COURSE

Cost: $2,795
Victor Valley College, Community Education in collaboration with Boston Reed College is offering a 21-week Optometric Technician course As an Optometric Technician (Optical Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician) you will work under the supervision of a licensed eye care professional. Optometric Technicians assist in testing patients' vision, providing frame styling services, and instructing patients in contact lens handling. They administer vision therapy programs prescribed by the licensed eye care professional. The course combines 140-hours of classroom instruction with an off-site 120-hour externship to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience.

Classroom: 140 hours;
Externship: 120 hours.
Classes Begin: March 20, 2010 on Saturdays
Classes End: July 31, 2010
Class Meeting Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
FBAS # 523-90889
Orientation: Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 10am – 12pm
R.S.V.P. (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2741 - All Students MUST attend this orientation
[DOWNLOAD THE ORIENTATION PACKET IN PDF FORMAT HERE] 

Financial assistance available through SallieMae / SLM Financial.
Website: http://www.salliemae.com/im_applying/career_training_checklist.htm click "Start your Career Training Loan Application", select "CA", click "Next" and select "Boston Reed College, NAPA, CA 95448" as the 'school you plan to attend'.

[ Download step-by-step loan application instructions here ]

For information about the class or to register, visit www.adultedreg.com/vvc or Call (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2741