Communication with hearing impaired patients

Any health care professional needs the skill to communicate with hearing impaired patients. Health care providers need an understanding of deaf culture as well as being familiar with the different ways to communicate with a hearing impaired patient. Some basic signs are imperative for health care providers.

Class is taught by Gibby Cates, nurse-midwife, with over 20 years experience in nursing. The class will meet on June 4, 2008 in the Tyner Auditorium at SHRS, cost is $35. Call 864-592-4900 for more information.

New Career: Floral Design

Floral Design I

Learn the necessary skills to lead you to employment in the floral industry. This course provides the hands-on training foundation for a working knowledge of floral design. Topics include basic geometric arrangements, simple corsage work, bows, vase designs and introduction to holiday creations with fresh flowers. Students need to bring scissors, wire cutter and needle nose pliers. Flowers provided. Class is prerequisite for Floral Design II.

Floral Design II

Now that you have gained the knowledge and expertise on basic floral designs, expand your skills and learn floral design techniques for weddings and funeral tributes. Students need to bring scissors, wire cutter and needle nose pliers. Flowers provided. Floral Design I is a prerequisite.

George Kirby has owned and operated Kirby’s Flower Shop in Blacksburg, SC for ten years. Mr. Kirby is also president of Blacksburg Business Association and Blacksburg Rotary.

Holiday Flower Decorating

Whether you need to make a floral design for that certain place in your home, a centerpiece for the dining table, or decorations for holidays, this course will cover all you need to know. You will learn flower preparation, elements of design, supply needs, how to choose and blend materials, and assembly of table, door, and mantle decorations out of fresh and silk material. Students need to bring scissors to class. Other materials provided.

Known locally for fifteen years for her attention to detail, quality, and elegant floral designs, Ms. Williams owns and operates Arrangements for Engagements which specializes in special events and weddings. Ms. Williams shares her expertise in floral knowledge from floral design basics to more unique construction for holiday decorating

Tickets Available Monday for Aaron Tippin

June 27th 5:30pm Barnet Park Downtown Spartanburg

Tickets will be available for Red White and Boom  on Monday, May 5th from http://www.etix.com and http://www.sccfoundation.org as well as at the foundation office on the Central Campus of Spartanburg Community College. Call 864-592-4624.

Marriott VIP Package $75
live band before Aaron Tippin, shuttle to park, upstairs viewing of fireworks. Children under 5 free

Marriott Terrace Patriotic Picnic Package  $25 adults, $15 children Children under 5 free
 
Tippin Fan Zone  $25 Children under 5 free

General Admission $10 Children under 5 free

Country music star and South Carolina native Aaron Tippin will be the featured performer at Spartanburg Community College Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Red, White and Boom, on Friday, June 27, at Barnet Park in downtown Spartanburg.  The event is sponsored by Food Lion and will feature patriotic music by the Spartanburg Community Band, directed by George Wenger. The evening will culminate in one of the largest fireworks display in the Carolinas in celebration of the Independence Day weekend.

Proceeds benefit the Spartanburg Community College Foundation.

This event is sponsored by Food Lion, Herald-Journal, GoUpstate.com, NewsChannel 7, and WSSL 100.5 .

Testing…Testing…Testing…

Our Authorized Testing and Assessment Center proctored 232 tests this month under the supervison of Kevin Fowler, testing administrator at the BMW Center at the Tyger River Campus.

What kinds of tests? 

High Stakes tests such as Microsoft Certified Professionals, CISCO and CompTIA A+ exams were given. TheTesting Center is certified to proctor exams from the following vendors with high-security procedures and video recording of each workstation. 

 

• 19 exams Prometric (Microsoft Certified Professionals)
• 7   exams Thompson/VUE  (CompTIA A+, CISCO)
• 4   exams ACT (ASE, Constable, Social Workers)
• 3   exams Certiport (Microsoft Office Specialist)

 

 
Click on the logos for more information about testing or to access the SCC-ACT site.

 Smart Jobs tested 6 applicants for job training: basic skills in reading, finding information and math.

A dozen job applicants took the Wonderlic ERI, which gives interviewers insights into applicants’ values and offers suggested interview questions.

Bennett-Mechanical and Applied Mathematics tests, which score ability to understand mechanical processes and do math appropriate for industrial applications were given to 89 candidates off-site. 

For information abou testing, about vouchers for SCC students for certificaiton tests or other questions, contact Kevin Fowler, 864-592-6190  fowlerw at sccsc.edu

If you need testing on your site, we’ll happily arrange a time to come to you, whether you need basic skills or specific aptitude or skills testing. Contact the Customer Service Specialists:

Earl Penn - 592-4185 - penne at sccsc.edu

Charles Hayes  - 592-4233 - hayesc at sccsc.edu

George Cherpas, - 592- 4269 - cherpasg at sccsc.edu 

 

Senior Series: Prepare for Disasters

It just makes sense to be prepared in case of an emergency. This new series of classes, aimed at older Americans, teaches how to get prepared for disasters, home safety, flu outbreaks and terrorism. Classes may be taken as a series, or you can register for each one separately.

Instructor Barbara Grudzien: Being prepared for emergencies and disasters has been part of Barbara Grudzien’s life for more than 20 years. She is a certified instructor for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as well as an EMT-Basic and a ham radio operator. She volunteers with support services at the North Spartanburg Fire Department. She has a degree from Southern Nevada Vocational Technical College, and she was trained as an apprentice at Clark Community College. She is also certified in CPR and First Aid.

Sign up for the 4-class Senior Series HERE and save $8.

Gaffney - CTF Cherokee Business Training Center $40
Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 4 sessions: August 26-September 16, 2008

Spartanburg - HSB Health Sciences Building $40
Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 4 sessions: October 7-28, 2008

Series #1 Emergency Preparedness click here to register $12

Emergency preparedness covers tips to prepare seniors for disasters. These include creating a personal support network, developing a family communications plan, deciding to stay or go,and preparing emergency supply kits.

Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; August 26, 2008
Gaffney - CTF Cherokee Business Training Ctr

Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 1 session on October 7, 2008
Spartanburg - HSB Health Sciences Building

Series #2 Home Safety- click here to register $12

Disaster proof your home! Fire safety, chemical care, preventing slips and falls, earthquake and tornado measures, are some of the topics covered to help improve your safety at home.

Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; September 2, 2008
Gaffney - CTF Cherokee Business Training Ctr

Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; October 14, 2008
Spartanburg - HSB Health Sciences Building

Series #3 Pandemic Flu preparations - click here to register $12

What is the difference between seasonal flu, avian flu and pandemic flu? What are the chances of a serious flu outbreak? How do we stay healthy? How do we plan for extended sheltering? What do we need to plan for? All this will be discussed in this class.

Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; September 9, 2008
Gaffney - CTF Cherokee Business Training Ctr

Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; October 21, 2008
Spartanburg - HSB Health Sciences Building
Series #4 Terrorism -click here to register $12

What is it? What are terrorist goals and targets? What are the favored terrorist weapons? How do we protect ourselves and others? These questions will be answered in this course.

Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 1 session on September 16, 2008
Gaffney - CTF Cherokee Business Training Ctr

Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 1 session on October 28, 2008
Spartanburg - HSB Health Sciences Building

ABC Professional Development for Child Care Workers

ABC Professional Develoment August 16, 2008 CPR-439, CPR-439

Professional Development for Center Directors and Staff

Sessions will review the early learning standards for 3, 4, and 5-year olds. Participants will be able to define the assessment process, and list five strategies for recording children’s learning in school that supports the learning structure.

ABC Growth and Development September 20, 2008  CGR-847, CGR-848

Growth and Development - Physical Development and Health

Participants will be able to identify developmental milestones for physical development from the early learning standards for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds. Gross motor development and fine motor development will be defined, and participants will review the physical developmental domains.

ABC Special Needs October 18, 2008 CSN-265, CSN-266

Special Needs  for Children with Different Needs and Abilities Found in the Preschool Classroom

Participants will be able to identify indicators of delays in each developmental area for 3, 4, and 5-year olds. Facilitator will address the importance of making adaptations int he classroom to meet children’s individual needs.

Not a Techie? Get Computer Basics

Computer Basics $180

Do you want to learn about computers, Windows, and the Internet? This course will help you understand “tech talk”, show you how to use Windows controls, manage files, use a browser, send e-mail and more. All kinds of software will be demonstrated including word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics software. This course is great for beginners, but there’s enough new and useful information to keep you interested even if you have some experience with PCs.  Important:  Book may be purchased in the SCC Book Inn.

• Tuesday, 6-9 PM; 5 sessions: May 6-June 3, 2008
  Instructor: Claretta Kerns   Location: Duncan - BMW Training Center    
• Tuesday,6-9 PM; 5 sessions: June 10-July 8, 2008
  Instructor: Nanci Konsavage   Location: Spartanburg - LED Ledbetter Building
• Tuesday,6-9 PM; 5 sessions: June 24, 2008, ending July 22, 2008
  Instructor: Mary Bailey   Location: Gaffney - CTF Cherokee Business Training Ctr

Over the Road Truck Drivers Make up to $25 an hour

If you have been considering a career as a professional truck driver; the CDL Truck Driver Training Program will give the credentials and experience to work with over-the-road and regional trucking nationwide.  You will obtain your Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License and will be provided job placement assistance upon successful completion of this 170-hour training program. Find out more about the job outlook for CDL drivers HERE.

Tuition is $3,895, which includes cost of physical and drug screening. Appointments will be scheduled by the training provider. Call 592-4908 for more information. Tuition includes a non-refundable fee of $100. Refund policy is different for CDL than for normal SCC classes. All classes are held at the SCC-BMW Center in Duncan, SC

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at Duncan - BMW Training Center
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; 20 sessions with instructor Jim Seagle 

CLICK HERE to register online for CDL TRuck Driving.  

Classses start:

• April 28, 2008, ending May 23, 2008
• May 26, 2008, ending June 20, 2008
• June 23, 2008, ending July 25, 2008

Fresh Start - Free Stop-Smoking Program

The Cancer Association of Spartanburg and Cherokee counties teach strategies and techniques to successfully stop smoking and using tobacco products. This four week course is beneficial to those wishing to stop using tobacco and live a healthier life.

This class is free and will have several sections at the Central Campus and at the Cherokee Campus. Check the website at http://sccsc.edu/cce/ for more information.

EKG Technician Certification Program

This comprehensive 50 hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the ASPT - Electrocardiograph Technician Examination.

This course will include important practice and background information on

• anatomy of the heart and physiology
• medical disease processes
• medical terminology
• medical ethics
• legal aspects of patient contact
• laboratory assisting
• electrocardiography
• echocardiography

Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. EKG Technicians also analyze printed readings of EKG tests, measuring various cardiac intervals and complexes and determining normal vs. abnormal EKG.