West Virginia State Community and Technical College
Offers New Workshops
Charleston Area Alliance Members Receive 5 Percent Discount

EKG Technician Training Program

The EKG Technician training program will be held on the following Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 18, 25, May 2 & 9 located at the Institute campus. The program will also be offered at the Valley Fork School in Clay County on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm starting March 2, through April 29, 2009.

This comprehensive 50 hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) – Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam. 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, the Holter monitor, electrocardiography and 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. The EKG Technician Certification Program includes a graded final exam to help prepare students for the ASPT – EKG Technician Exam.

The cost of the 50 hour course of $1,165 ($999 tuition + $129 PTCB certification exam + $81 background check) includes textbooks and supplies. Limited funds are available for individuals that meet specific eligibility guidelines. Call 766-5113 for eligibility information.

Register on-line at www.wvsctc.edu/ContEd.htm. You may also call 304-766-5113 or e-mail workshops@wvsctc.edu to register.

Medical Transcription/Medical Coding

A free informational session for online training programs in Medical Transcription and/or Medical Coding will be held on February 18, 2009.

Medical Transcription is a fast-paced, interesting career that allows you to control your work hours and earnings. Experienced and competent Medical Coders are in high demand and receive considerable returns in job satisfaction and earnings.

Learn about one-year online training programs where students will gain necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills required to transcribe medical dictation clearly, accurately, and professionally. Or become equipped with the necessary skills required to accurately code medical diagnoses and procedures for entry-level employment in the competitive profession of medical coding.

Persons interested in either training program should attend the free informational seminar on February 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Cole Complex on the West Virginia State Community and Technical College campus in Institute, West Virginia.
Register on-line at www.wvsctc.edu/ContEd.htm. You may also call 304-766-5113 or e-mail workshops@wvsctc.edu to register. For information on other programs offered by the West Virginia State Community and Technical College, visit the web site at http://www.wvsctc.edu/.

Microsoft Word 2007 Series

A series of Microsoft Word 2007 workshops designed for participants who want to increase their computer proficiency.

In Beginning Microsoft Word, students will learn how to enter and edit text, save and browse documents, enhance the appearance of a document by using various formatting options, create tables, insert headers and footers, proof and print documents, and insert graphics. This workshop will be held February 19th.

In Intermediate Microsoft Word, students will work with styles, sections, and columns; format tables, print labels and envelopes, work with graphics; use document templates, manage document revisions, and work with Web features. This workshop will be held February 24th.

In Advanced Microsoft Word, students will perform mail merges, create and use forms, and create master documents that include a table of contents, a table of figures, footnotes, endnotes, an index, bookmarks, cross-references, and Web frames. They will also create macros, customize the Quick Access toolbar and keyboard shortcuts, and work with XML documents. This workshop will be held March 5th.

Each class begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. Classes will be held in Room 219, in the Cole Complex. Participants will have their own computer work station. Pre-registration is required to assure adequate room. The registration fee is $85 for each six-hour, hands-on workshop and includes a student textbook. Register on-line at www.wvsctc.edu/ContEd.htm. You may also call 304-766-5113 or e-mail workshops@wvsctc.edu to register.

Quick Books Workshop

West Virginia State Community and Technical College will offer a computer workshop on Beginning Quick Books Accounting on February 20, 2009.

Participants will learn the basics of computerized accounting. Using Quick Books Pro 2008 software, students will work with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and inventory at their own computer terminal. A workbook will be provided to participants for future reference. Prior knowledge of accounting is helpful, but not necessary, for this beginning level Quick Books Accounting workshop.

Susan Graves, the workshop instructor, has a strong background in the use of Quick Books for small businesses, non-profits, and contractors. She will draw upon this knowledge and experience as she relates classroom examples, terminology, and discussion to the unique accounting applications faced by non-accountants and bookkeepers.

The workshop will be held February 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Room 219 of the Cole Complex on the West Virginia State Community and Technical College campus at Institute, West Virginia. The registration fee is $85 for the six-hour, hands-on workshop. Register on-line at www.wvsctc.edu/ContEd.htm. You may also call 304-766-5113 or e-mail workshops@wvsctc.edu to register.

Heavy Equipment Operator Training

Training for men and women who want to learn the basics of heavy equipment operation. This training is designed for beginners as well as for persons with limited experience who need additional training for entry-level employment. The next training session will be March 23 to April 24, 2009.

In the five weeks of training, students can obtain the knowledge and skills needed to operate on a bulldozer, excavator, tractor-loader-backhoe, and front end loader.

Call 766-5727 for complete program information and registration details. Ask about financial aid opportunities for qualifying individuals. Customized training for specific groups can be arranged.
Register on-line at www.wvsctc.edu/ContEd.htm. You may also call 304-766-5113 or e-mail workshops@wvsctc.edu to register.

Pharmacy Technician Training

A Pharmacy Technician training program will be offered on the following Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6 & 13 on the Institute campus. The program will also be offered at the Valley Fork School in Clay County on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm starting March 3, through May 2, 2009.

This Comprehensive 50 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and 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 learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.

The registration fee of $1,209 ($99 tuition + $129 PTCB certification exam fee + $81 Background check) includes textbooks and provides 50 hours of instruction. Limited funds are available for individuals that meet specific eligibility guidelines. Call 766-5113 for eligibility information.

Register on-line at www.wvsctc.edu/ContEd.htm. You may also call 304-766-5113 or e-mail workshops@wvsctc.edu to register.

Members of Charleston Area Alliance, South Charleston Chamber of Commerce and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce receive a five percent discount for these trainings and workshops. Group discounts and customized workshops can be arranged. For information on other programs offered by the West Virginia State Community and Technical College, visit the web site at http://www.wvsctc.edu/ContEd.htm.