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Continuing Education

Continuing Education Register Early!

Courses may fill early, or be cancelled

due to low registration. Continuing Edu-

cation students are encouraged to register

early for best course selection and availa-

bility.

Course Locations

All classes are located at one of UA

Cossatot’s five locations, unless other-

wise noted. If the location is not noted in

the schedule or on your registration

confirmation, you will be notified as soon

as the location is assigned. If you need

directions, please call Continuing Educa-

tion Services at 870-584-4471.

Registration & Payment Options

Payment is due on or before the “register

by” date. Registrations are processed in

order in which they are received.

Registration and payment should be made

to guarantee your place in a class. Contin-

uing Education classes do not qualify for

the Federal Pell Grant Program.

Table of Contents

Professional Development Courses Truck Driver Training Page 4

Logging Truck Driver Training Page 4

40-Hour Truck Driver Refresher Page 4

Refuse To Be A Victim Page 5

Forklift Operator & Safety Page 5

Lunch and Learn Courses Virtual Career Center Page 6

Painless Grammar Page 6

Intro To Excel 2013 Page 6

Intro To Publisher 2013 Page 6

Nursing and Allied Health Courses Phlebotomy Page 7

Pharmacy Page 7

CPR Page 8

Medical Coding & Billing Page 8

Nursing Assistant Training Page 8

Fitness Courses Boxing Page 10

For Fun or Profit Courses Fast and Fun Fusible Applique Page 10

Shabby Chic Furniture Page 10

Creative Cake Decorating Page 11

Calling All Appliquers Page 11

Fantastic Fall Florals Page 12

Christmas Floral Design Page 12

Personal Enrichment Courses Beginning Pottery Class Page 13

Junior Academy Courses Paracord Bracelets For Kids Page 14

Paint Animals With Colored Pencils Page 14

Journey Program Courses One-Day Excursion to Canton, TX Page 14

Cancellation: In the event that a Continuing

Education course is cancelled, all effort will be

made to contact all registered students. A 100%

refund will be issued; no further action from the

student is necessary.

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By Phone 870.584.4471

Continuing Education Services

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Payment can be made with

VISA or MasterCard

In Person at any Cossatot

Campus Monday-Friday,

8am-4:30pm. Payment can be

made with credit card, check,

cash, or money order.

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General Information

The staff of the Public Services and Workforce Development department welcomes

you to UA Cossatot!

Address: 183 College Drive, De Queen, Arkansas 71832

Science and Arts Building

Available on Other Campuses by Appointment

Phone: 870-584-4471

Fax: 870-642-3320

Email: ContinuingEducation@cccua.edu

Workforce@cccua.edu

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The UA Cossatot Continuing Education Services department is committed to providing the highest

quality education available to help you reach your full potential. Whether you are just getting start-

ed in the workplace, enhancing your current career, working to meet licensure/certification require-

ments, or want to explore a new hobby --- we’re here to help.

Zebbie Launius

Continuing Education Coordinator

zminton@cccua.edu

Waco Jackson

Continuing Medical and Safety Education Coordinator

wjackson@cccua.edu

David Sirmon

Ask me how I can provide pre-employment testing and customized training for your business.

Workforce Development Coordinator

dsirmon@cccua.edu

Crystal Hunter

Ask me how I can provide financial assistance & supportive services to parents.

Career Pathways Director

cbell@cccua.edu

Gina Duncan

Ask me how I can help you increase employability with a GED or Career Readiness Certificate.

Workplace Education Center Coordinator

gduncan@cccua.edu

Tammy Coleman

Let me know if you have comments or suggestions. Your input is important to us because it

helps us improve our services. Director of Public Services and Workforce Development

tcoleman@cccua.edu

Junior Academy Courses

Journey Program

Paracord Bracelets For

Kids

Learn to make cool survival bracelets. Para-

cord survival bracelets are worn around the

world. They are a great way to carry around

a fair amount of paracord with you in case of

any emergency situation. Although the para-

cord bracelet is made to hold securely on

your wrist while you are wearing it, it can be

unraveled and the paracord can help you in a

number of scenarios. Ages 8-14. $29.00

CED 0050 01 151Q

Register by: October 8

Date: October 15 (Thursday)

Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM

Location: De Queen

Instructor: David Hall

Paint Animals With Colored

Pencils For Kids

Great for beginners as well as practicing little artists, this course will help you enjoy and ex-periment with new and familiar media of col-ored pencils as you develop your own unique style. You’ll learn fun exercises that really im-prove your drawing and how to mix and use colors to their greatest effect, cool tricks for rendering natural textures that all animals have. Ages 8-16. $29.00 CED 0051 01 151Q Register by: September 8 Date: September 15-29 (Tuesdays) Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM Location: De Queen Instructor: Victoria Autrey

One-Day Excursion to Canton, Texas

Are you craving fresh roasted corn? What started more than a century ago as a flea market has become home to some of the most exciting, cutting-edge home furnishing, antiques and collecti-bles that can be found anywhere. This is a place where you can slow down, visit, and ask ques-tions, talk to collectors and antique dealers, and meet the artists and craftsmen who create unique items. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and enjoy the best flea market experience of your life! $69.00, This includes travel and one meal. CED 3053 01 151Q

Register by: October 22

Date: October 29 (Thursday)

Time: 7:00AM-9:00PM

Location: Leave from De Queen

Instructor: Zebbie Minton

Truck Driver Training Program

Get on the road to a great career as a profes-

sional truck driver. The UA Cossatot Truck

Driver Training Program is an intensive one

hundred and sixty (160) hour training pro-

gram with a proven record of providing quali-

ty in-depth truck driver training that will have

you on the road in 4 fast-paced weeks.

Through a combination of up-to-date class-

room, field and over-the-road training, you‘ll

have what it takes to be a professional truck

driver. $3695.00 (Includes books) Ask about

financial assistance.

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Register by: September 8

Date: September 14 - October 8

Time: 6:00AM-4:30PM (Monday-Thursday)

Location: Nashville

Instructor: Kathy Barnes

CED 4011 03 151Q

Register by: October 12

Date: October 19 - November 12

Time: 6:00AM-4:30PM (Monday-Thursday)

Location: Nashville

Instructor: Kathy Barnes

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40-Hour Truck Driver

Refresher Program

The 40–hour truck driver refresher course is

designed to reacquaint the student who hasn’t

worked in the trucking industry for a long period

of time. The student will learn skills to obtain

his/her CDL license and re-enter the trucking

industry as a professional commercial truck

driver upon successful completion of the

course. The course is also available to those

who would like to improve on their existing

skills, such as backing, shifting, or driv-

ing. This course is customized to each stu-

dent’s needs and may include classroom,

range, and road time.

All persons age 18 and older may participate in

the training program. However, a student who

expects to operate in interstate or foreign com-

merce will be required to comply with Part 391

of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

which states that a driver “is at least 21 years

old.” Those persons age 18 -20 may only oper-

ate in intrastate commerce. Students must have

his/her permit or valid CDL. The cost of this

course is $900, including the CDL Skills Test.

Call Kathy Barnes at (870)-582-2990 today to

schedule your class.

Professional Development Courses

Logging Truck Driver

Training Program

The Logging Truck Driver Training Program

introduces the student to specific safety issues

associated with being a Logging Truck Driver

in a forest work environment. Upon success-

ful completion of the course the student will

have entry-level skills and knowledge to be-

come a successful Logging Truck Driver.

$450.00

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Register by: October 5

Date: October 12-13 (Monday & Tuesday)

Time: 6:00AM-4:30PM

Location: Nashville

Instructor: Kathy Barnes

What Is Career Pathways? A program designed to assist low-income par-

ents complete educational and employment

training on their path to a brighter future. Quali-

fied applicants may be eligible for assistance

with tuition, fees, books, tutoring, child care,

transportation, academic counseling, job search,

and other services needed that are not covered

by other sources.

How Do I Apply? Contact UA Cossatot Career Pathways directly

to speak with a staff member. 870.584.4471

Personal Enrichment Courses

How to Get Started:

1. Visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/cccua

2. Click the Courses link, once you choose the department and course title you

are interested in, select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to

enroll and pay for your course. Here you will choose a username and pass-word that will grant you access to the

Classroom.

3. When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the Classroom link. To begin your studies, simply log in with the username and

password you selected during enrollment.

Beginning Pottery Class

Let the fun begin! Join in this new course to discover all of the ways you can manipulate clay. You will experience hand building, sculpt-ing, decorating and glazing. Students will have the satisfaction of creating artwork from scratch and bringing it to its final completion. Every class, participants are encouraged to explore their creativity. $49.00 CED 3112 01 151Q Register by: September 29 Date: October 6-20 (Tuesdays) Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location: De Queen Instructor: Victoria Autrey

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Refuse to Be a Victim

Protect yourself and your family from today’s criminal. Attend the Refuse to Be a Victim crime prevention and personal safety semi-nar. You will get the tools you need to develop your own safety strategy, including information on: the psychology of the criminal mind; home and phone security; automobile and travel secu-rity; personal and technological security, self-defense tools and training options, and more! $20 includes book CED 1037 01 151Q Register by: September 7 Date: September 15 (Tuesday) Time: 8:00 AM-12:00PM Location: De Queen Instructor: Officer Monte Stringfellow

Customized Industry

Training

UA Cossatot’s Workforce Development team works with companies and their employees to become more competitive through quality, cost-effective training and services that contribute to continuous workforce improvement. Like the clients we serve, our course offerings are customer-driven. We do not operate on a college schedule—we operate on the client’s sched-uling , providing customized services relevant to the client’s specific needs, to include:

• Locating the best possible facilitator for your training • Designing a curriculum and presentation method best suited to your needs • Scheduling the best time and location for your training • Using the latest technologies to enhance the instruction • Delivering a complete package of training • Offering the best economical pricing for the highest quality of instruction

Continuing Education Services also offers a wide variety of professional development open enrollment courses and activities to support and enhance professional and organizational de-velopment.

For more information call 870.584.4471 or email Workforce@cccua.edu

Fantastic Fall Florals For

Fun or Profit

It is time to 'think outside the box' when it comes to fall floral design. Students will learn how to incorporate 'in season' fruits and vegetables into their design work, to create a fantastic array of texture and color in the arrangement. All students take their design home with them at the end of class! It's fun, and flowers all in one! You will meet fellow students, develop a life-long skill, and edu-cate yourself on the world of flower design while filling your life with beautiful creations of your own imagination. $59.00

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Register by: September 8

Date: September 14-28 (Mondays)

Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM

Location: De Queen

Instructor: Misti Eudy

Christmas Floral Design for

Fun or Profit

Bring some floral magic to the Christmas Sea-son with the help of this practical course packed full of techniques and tips. You'll discover the best flowers to use, striking color combinations and how to modify everyday designs for the holidays. In addition to flowers, these designs incorporate pine cones, needles and other unique materials that are linked to the holidays. Come immerse yourself in the holiday spirit! $59.00

CED 3108

Register by: October 20

Date: October 27-November 10 (Tuesdays)

Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM

Location: De Queen

Instructor: Misti Eudy

An HRCI Pre-

approved, Leadership Development Seminar for Managers, Super-

visors and HR Manag-ers is coming to UA

Cossatot

The seminar will be based on the leader-

ship principles of Education, Engage-

ment and Accountabil-ity contained in my

leadership book, "The Power Of Better."

Price: $75.00

Improve your results, morale and outlook.

Forklift Operator & Safety

Training

This is an 8-hour high-impact training, de-signed for novice operators, assists partici-pants in becoming an authorized forklift op-erator. Instruction includes an introduction to the truck, controls and instruments, plus the essentials of forklift safety. It covers topics that are critical to avoiding accidents and injuries, including general safety, pre-operation, operation, load handling, fuel/battery maintenance, and specialized units. Forklift Safety Training is a 4 hour high-impact training, designed for experienced operators. This instruction includes the essen-tials of forklift safety as opposed to the full 8 hour class which includes introduction to the truck and controls and instruments. Call for class information

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Intro to Publisher

2013

Do you want to produce profes-

sional-quality newsletters, fli-

ers, letterheads, and bro-

chures? You'll start by learning

how to navigate the Publisher workspace using

the ribbon, and how to access local templates.

Next, you'll find out how to create and manage

text, pictures, graphics, and other elements, such

as tables and shapes, and see how you can use

these different components to create a variety of

documents. It's perfect for beginners. $36.00

CED 0527 01 151Q

Register by: November 3

Date: November 10-19 (Tuesday & Thursday)

Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM

Location: De Queen

Instructor Zebbie Minton

Lunch and Learn Courses

Painless Grammar

Can’t remember the difference between

“which” and “that,” or how to properly use

semicolons and apostrophes? Avoid costly

and embarrassing mistakes in all types of

business writing, even emails and social me-

dia posts. Professionals who can write clear-

ly and correctly are far more valuable to an

organization than those whose business writ-

ing is filled with errors. Return to your job

with greater confidence and ability when

writing any types of business correspondence.

You or your employee can attend this easy

lunch-time class to brush up on grammar and

improve your business! $36.00

CED 1034 01 151Q

Register by: October 26

Date: November 2-30 (Mondays)

No Class Monday November 23

Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM

Location: De Queen

Instructor: Alisha Lewis

Virtual Career Center

The interactive tool that links employers with

prospective job candidates through the UA

Cossatot based Career Center. A powerful

tool for students, alumni, and community

members alike. Showcase your talents to

over one million registered employers. Up-

load and update your résumé, portfolio, cover

letter, and more. Submit them to recruiters

seeking qualified job candidates like you.

Register now! Free

Date: September 22 Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM Location: De Queen , Room 513 Instructor: David Sirmon Date: October 5 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Location: Nashville, Room 116 Instructor: David Sirmon Date: November 9 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Location: Ashdown

Continuing Education Services

Know More. Be More.

Register Today

870.584.4471

Creative Cake

Decorating

Learn to create your own beautiful cakes. Save money and impress

your family when you say "I did it!" This creative cake decorating class is for the be-ginner who wants to have fun creating cakes for every occasion. It will also be of value to the decorator who is just getting started in his/her new cake decorating career. In this class you will learn the tricks of the trade... how to use items from your kitchen, bake a level cake, torte it, icing it smooth, and a step-by-step method of creating the perfect rose just like the pros. Creative cake decorating is a great way to learn the fundamentals of cake decorating. $59.00 Supply list given upon

registration.

CED 3109 01 151Q

Register by: September 28

Date: October 5-26 (Mondays)

Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM

Location: Nashville

Instructor: Brandy Clay

Intro To Excel 2013

Don’t be overwhelmed by Excel

anymore. Learn the basics of

designing and navigating this

popular spreadsheet software. Learn to move

and copy data, print, and much more. Excel can

be used for so much and it is powerful tool for

the home or office. $36.00

CED 0526 01 151Q

Register by: September 29

Date: October 6-15(Tuesday & Thursday)

Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM

Location: De Queen

Instructor: Zebbie Minton

Calling All Appliquers-

And those who would like to be! You are invit-ed to attend a class catering to the beginner and intermediate stitcher. Lee Ann will be covering all types of applique, both machine and hand, needle-turn and reverse, as well as ragged edge applique. This course is designed to improve the level of workmanship for students already hooked on appliqué, and to provide a solid basis for the beginning student who enjoys hand work. You will leave this course with the tools to add those special touches to your latest pro-ject or quilt challenge. Who knows? You may just get hooked! $67.00, includes fabric. CED 3111 01 151Q Register by: September 24 Date: October 1-29 (Thursdays) Time: 4:00PM-6:00PM Location: Dierks Instructor: Lee Ann Turner

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Pharmacy Technician

Program

This comprehensive 50 hour program will

prepare students to work as a pharmacy tech-

nician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and

to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification

Board’s PTCB exam. Course content in-

cludes: pharmacy medical terminology, the

history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in

multiple environments, pharmacy calculations

and measurements, reading and interpreting

prescriptions and defining drugs by generic

and brand names. Through classroom lecture

and hands on labs, students will review dosage

calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200

drugs,” I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding,

dose conversions, aseptic technique, the han-

dling of sterile products, total parental nutri-

tion (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inven-

tory control billing and reimbursement.

$1,199.00 (Textbooks included)

CED 5014 01 151Q

Register by: October 13

Date: October 20-December 15

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 6:00PM-9:30PM

Location: Ashdown

Instructor: TBA

Nursing and Allied Health Fitness Courses

Fun or Profit Fast and Fun

Fusible Appliqué Have you been quilting for a while and ready for

the next step? Learn the basics of paper-backed

fusible web applique from selecting the supplies

and equipment you need, through tracing and

fusing the appliqué pieces, to stitching them on

your background with utility or decorative

stitches. $64.00, includes fabric kit and pat-

tern. Supply list given upon registration

CED 3098 01 151Q

Register by: September 24

Date: October 1 & 8 (Thursday)

Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM

Location: De Queen

Instructor: Renee Brenneman

Fun or Profit Shabby Chic

Furniture Refinishing Class

Shabby Chic is a form of interior design

where furniture and furnishings are either

chosen for their appearance of age and signs

of wear and tear or where new items are dis-

tressed to achieve the appearance of an an-

tique. Is this a look you enjoy? Would you

like to learn to make your own chalk

paint? In this class, Kookie will show you

everything from selecting items to how to

have a great final piece. Participants MUST

bring a small piece of furniture such as, night

table, end table, etc.. – anything can be revi-

talized by refinishing. Each member of the

class will take home your masterpiece plus be

armed with new techniques to breathe new life

into old furnishings. The class is very hands-

on and productive and you will be impressed

with the results! This workshop is for all

levels. $46.00, Supply list given upon regis-

tration.

CED 3099 02 151Q

Register by: September 8

Date: September 15-29 (Tuesdays)

Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM

Location: Nashville

Instructor: Kookie Buice

Boxing

Boxing has become one of the most popular workouts to tone up and fry fat. Our Cardio Boxing classes will help you burn up to 500 calories per class – that’s about a third of your daily calorie intake. We’ll play energetic music to help keep you motivated and having fun.

No problems if you’ve never tried on a pair of boxing gloves before – all beginners welcome. $36.00 CED 3110 01 151Q Register by: October 12

Date: October 19-November 30 (Mondays)

Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM

Location: De Queen

Instructor: Alisha Lewis

Instructor: Alisha Lewis

For Fun or Profit Courses

Phlebotomy Technician

Program

This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program

prepares professionals to collect blood speci-

mens from clients for the purpose of laboratory

analysis. Students will become familiar with all

aspects related to blood collection and develop

comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures

completely and safely. Classroom and lab work

includes terminology, anatomy and physiology;

blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on

practice; and training in skills and techniques to

perform puncture methods. Note: There is no

outside externship rotation included with this

program. $1,799.00 (Textbooks included)

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Register by: September 29

Date: October 6-December 15 (Tues & Thurs)

Time: 6:00PM– 9:30PM

Saturdays (10/17, 11/7, 11/21 & 12/5)

9:00AM – 3:00 PM

Location : Ashdown

Instructor: TBA

Nursing Assistant Training

Program

This 90-hour training combines classroom

instruction, lab activities, and supervised

practical training in a nursing facility. It pre-

pares students for all aspects of nursing as-

sisting. Successful completers receive a cer-

tificate, and are eligible to take the State

competency exam. $549.00, plus books

Call for class information

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Small Business Startup

Summit

This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, and dis-cusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. We will also explain and illustrate the busi-ness plan format. A business plan will help you evaluate and define your concept. Thursday, October 29 4:30-8:00pm FREE (Co-Sponsored by First State Bank of De Queen) Nashville Campus

Call today to reserve your seat 870.230.5184

or register online at http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/arkadelphia.asp

Put Your Business on the

Map with Google

Businesses with complete online listings

are twice as likely to be considered reputa-

ble by consumers. Putting your business

on Google maps makes it easier for people

to find & connect with your business

online. Our hands-on workshop lets you

see what your listing looks like on Google

search and maps & includes work time to

manage your own listing

Thursday, November 12 11:00am-1:00pm FREE (Co-Sponsored by Google) De Queen Campus

Presented by the HSU Arkansas Small

Business and Technology Development

in partnership with UA Cossatot.

CPR (Health Care Provider

Level-HCP) Recertification

This class is designed for healthcare provid-

ers who are currently certified in Health Care

Provider (HCP) and want to recertify their

American Heart Association CPR card.

Course curriculum follows the 2010 AHA

science and guidelines for CPR. This class

teaches the skill of CPR AED for victims of

all ages. This course is for the healthcare

professional who needs to know how to per-

form CPR as well as other lifesaving skills in

a wide variety of settings in both the in-

hospital and out of hospital settings. $30.00

Call for class information

Medical Billing and Coding

Program

This combined 80 hour billing and coding

course offers the skills needed to solve insur-

ance billing problems, how to manually file

claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual),

complete common insurance forms, trace de-

linquent claims, appeal denied claims and use

generic forms to streamline billing proce-

dures. The course covers the following areas:

CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and

Management), specialty fields (such as sur-

gery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9

(Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims

processes for medical insurance and third party

reimbursements. Students will learn how to

find the service and codes using manuals,

(CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS).

Note: After obtaining the practical work expe-

rience (6months to 2 years), students who com-

plete this course could be qualified to sit for

the American Academy of Professional Coders

(AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam

(CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the American

Health Information Association (AHIMA)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/

or other National Certification Exams. $1,899

(Textbooks included)

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Register by: September 28

October 5 – December 17

Mondays and Thursdays

6:00pm – 9:30pm

Saturdays (10/24 & 11/21)

9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Nashville

Instructor: TBA