Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

9 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-covid Turn Your Teaching Experience into Kid Lit Learn how to turn your experiences working with children into children’s literature-both fiction and non-fiction. Best-selling, award-winning author Suzanne Weyn, SuzanneWeynbooks. com, will guide you to taking your firsthand experiences and turning them into juvenile literature. This class is suitable for teachers from pre-school through high school. You will work in a collaborative setting to develop the best form, grade-level, vocabulary, and story for your idea. Explore the ins and outs of children’s publishing from writing query letters, negotiating royalties, to finding an agent. All you need is your teaching experience and a notebook! CE-WRITG 2104, $140. S Weyn. REMOTE Sec. A: 4 Sat., Feb. 5-26, 11:00 am-2:00 pm. #18748 REMOTE Sec. B: 4 Sat., Mar. 5-26, 11:00 am-2:00 pm. #18749 IN-PERSON Sec. C: 4 Fri., Mar. 4-25, 4:00-7:00 pm, KNC-3. #18750 REMOTE How to Write FAST Crank up the efficiency and get that novel, short story, article, or script done. Through exercises, evaluations, tips, and technologies, you can learn to write faster. Discover how to break through blocks, get ideas, develop plots, draft, and polish in less time without losing quality. CE-WRITG 2038, 3 Tues., Mar. 22-Apr. 5, 6:00-8:00 pm, $78. P Andrews. #18525 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REMOTE DASA Training This New York State approved training in harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, and discrimination in schools is designed to fulfill the training required for certification/licensure under the Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act). At Ossining Extension Center: CE-CERTS 2058OS, 1 Sat., 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $93. D Flynn-Capalbo. Sec. A: Mar. 5. #18614 Sec. B: Apr. 16. #18615 IN-PERSON RN Refresher Course Designed for registered nurses who have been away from a practice setting and are looking to return to a staff position. This course is hybrid meaning that it is partially held remotely and in-person for skills lab and/or clinical. Provides an update on theoretical content and clinical practice. Prerequisites: NYS RN license and current CPR certification for healthcare professionals (BLS). Application due date is Jan 21. Call 914-606-7408 for information. At Ossining Extension Center: CE-HCARE 2047OS, Tues., Feb. 15-Apr. 7, 4:30-9:30 pm, $1121 (+ textbook/workbook). #18617 REMOTE School Violence Prevention and Intervention New York State approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers, and others who work with children. At Ossining Extension Center: CE-CERTS 2002OS 1 Sat., 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $52. D Flynn-Capalbo. Sec. A: Mar. 12. #18618 Sec. B: May 14. #18619 Mandated Training for Child Abuse and Neglect New York State approved coursework for educators and healthcare professionals. If already licensed, be prepared to show it in class. $68. D Flynn-Capalbo. At Ossining Extension Center: CE-CERTS 2001OS 1 Sat., 9:00 am-12:00 noon. REMOTE Sec. A: Feb. 5. #18620 REMOTE Sec. B: Apr. 23. #18621 At Valhalla Campus: CE-CERTS 2001 IN-PERSON Sec. A: 1 Sat., Mar. 5, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-3. #18756 IN-PERSON Sec. B: 1 Wed., Apr. 6, 6:00-9:00 pm, KNC-3. #18757 IN-PERSON “Servsafe” Food Service Sanitation & Safety Mandatory for anyone who handles and/or distributes food. Prepare for the Dept. of Health Food Protection Certificate exam. Meets State Agriculture and Markets education requirements for food purveyors. Call 914-606-6830, press 1 for schedule and registration form. CE-CERTS 2000, $336 (+ textbook). IN-PERSON EMT Refresher For those already EMT-certified, get the knowledge and skills required by NYS EMS to re-certify as an EMT. A competency- based challenge course with sessions that discuss new material and skills as well as sessions custom-designed around your needs. Additional $25 fee for those needing CPR certification. Email workforceandcommunity@sunywcc.edu for this course's special registration form. Note: Book info will be sent. CE-HCARE 2058, 8 Sun., Starts in February 2022, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm (and certification exam TBD, 6:00-10:00 pm), SCI-346, $347 (+ textbook and $30 for new CPR certification card if needed, payable on first day of class). Call 914-606-6830 press 1 for more information. D Fried. #18724 IN-PERSON Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Exam Prep Intended to assist the new coding practitioner to prepare for the national certification examination, which measures coding competency and offers credibility to your coding proficiency. Evaluate and strengthen your skills in preparation for the exam. Please have all coding manuals (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT) and required text with you. CE-HCARE 2000, 4 Sat., Apr. 9-30, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-3, $155 (+ textbook). S Herzberg. #18821 REMOTE Notary Public Exam Prep Prepare for the NYS Notary Public test. Laws, concepts, and procedures will be explained. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations, when to hire an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. All materials provided including website links to NYS Department of State licensing information, booklets, and forms. Also featured is an 80-question practice exam. CE-CERTS 2043, 1 Tues., Feb. 8, 9:30 am-1:30 pm, $62. V Bujanow. #18448 METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: REMOTE Students and instructors report virtually to classes on the designated days, dates, and times they are scheduled for. HYBRID Combination of remote and in-person instruction. You will meet virtually and in-person on scheduled days. IN-PERSON Students and instructors meet in-person on the designated days, dates, and times they are scheduled for. ONLINE Students work on assignments and view content at their own pace online for the duration of the course. Textbook Required