Hannaford Career Center

For more information on any of the Adult Education programs, you can contact us via email – adulteducation@hannafordcareercenter.org or phone (802) 382-1012.

Adult Education Classes
Fall 2010

TRAINING FOR A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE
Sign up for all four Training for a Career in the Medical Office section for the block price of $1,200.

Medical Terminology
Wed; 5-8P; Sep 15-Dec 8; D. Keeler; 36 Hrs;
$500. No class Nov 24.
This class will cover root words, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes, medical abbreviations, symbols, physician specialties and terms used by ancillary medical services. Instruction will also include proper pronunciation of medical terms and use of a medical dictionary.

Intro to Medical Transcription
Wed; 5-8P; Feb 2-16, 2011; D. Keeler; 9 Hrs; $110. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology or equivalent.
This course will cover basic transcription templates and how to operate a transcription machine. Medical notes will be typed and corrected in class. There will be no independent study. Attendance at first class is mandatory.

Medical Office Practice
Wed; 5-8P; Feb 23-Mar 23; D. Keeler; 15 Hrs; $250.
This class will cover all aspects of working in a medical office including phone skills, basic triage, scheduling, registration forms, ordering tests, prescriptions and drug samples, proper charting, medical records, confidentiality, and handling urgent/emergent situations.

Third Party Billing
Wed; 5-8P; Mar 30-May 11; D. Keeler; 21 Hrs; $400.
This class will cover the fundamentals of Third Party Billing, including basic principles of ICD9 and CPT coding, the CMS 1500 form, posting of remittances, referrals and prior authorizations, and patient billing. All major insurance types will be reviewed. Some training in computerized billing will be provided.

Personal Care Attendant
Wed; 5-9P; Sep 15-Nov 17; 40 Hrs;
C. Connors, RN; $550; class to be held at Addison County Home Health & Hospice.
To address the important and growing part of the community and healthcare system the PCA’s play, we offer the Care Well essential skills curriculum. The training is interactive, hands-on, and uses real-life situations. Covered topics include body mechanics, infection control, communication skills, relationship building, boundaries, professionalism and job skills.

Basic Home Wiring and Repairs
Wed; 6:30-8:30P; Oct 6-Nov 10; T. Otis; 12 Hrs; $200
Designed for the DIY crowd, home owners, or anyone looking at electrical work as a possible career. This introductory course will cover basic theory, simple repairs, parts and pieces of the trade, as well as some troubleshooting and basic code requirements. There will be time for questions/discussions and hands-on application of skills shown.

SMAW Welding I
Mon; 6-8:30P; Sep 27-Dec 13; D. Gale; 30 Hrs; $550; Minimum enrollment: 6.
Beginner level course to introduce students to the art and science of welding. The course focuses on developing hands-on proficiency using the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) process. This process commonly known as “stick welding” is the standard for a variety of industries and applications. Hands-on practice with supervisor instruction so students develop proper technique. Also includes intro to MIG, TIG and cutting. Excellent prerequisite for the advanced course leading to becoming a certified welder or just getting started on projects around your house.

Clean Sweep
Custodial/Light Maintenance Training
Mon thru Thu; 10-Noon; Oct 4-Nov 11; T. Westover; 48 Hrs; $320.
Clean Sweep is a six-week training program with two hours of class/day and unpaid worksite placement. Topics include communication, blood borne pathogens, safety, slip and fall procedures, professional and industrial cleaning, equipment, techniques, restrooms, floor care, etc. Students supply their knowledge and skills at local schools and businesses in an unpaid community worksite placement.

Back to Basics Cooking!
Sponsored by Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op and Hannaford Career Center
5:30-7:30P; eating/social time until 8P; $25 per session or take all six for $140.

Cooking with Tofu – Wed; Sep 8
Want to eat less meat, or try out some Asian cooking? This class will review the basics of Tofu, from “what it’s made of” to types, uses, easy cooking techniques and recipes. Take home a complementary sample of tofu for your own use at home!

Basic Bread Baking – Wed; Sep 22
Never buy bread, again! This class covers baking of yeast breads (white, wheat, and rye), from flour selection, keeping yeast, and kneading techniques to tips on rising, baking and storage.

Intro to Grains – Wed; Oct 6
This class will teach basic cooking techniques for white & brown rice, barley, cous cous, and quinoa. Includes take-home information for cooking even more grains, plus recipe ideas.

Intro to Beans – Wed; Oct 20
Do you love to look at all those colorful dried beans? This class will teach you how to make friends with beans, one of the most nutritious and affordable foods on the planet. Selecting, sorting, washing and soaking beans, peas, and lentils, to cooking directions and recipe ideas covered. Includes take home packet.

Intro to Winter Squash – Wed; Nov 3
This class will teach three basic cooking techniques for making the most of New England’s cold weather staple! Learn the best uses for squash, from delicate delicata to hearty hubbard. Includes take home packet with recipes and descriptions of squash varieties.

Basic Pie Crusts – Wed; Nov 17
Never fear pastry, again! This class will teach basic techniques for making white flour and whole wheat flour pie crusts, with a variety of shortenings. It will also cover “crumb”, shortbread and cornmeal crusts. Go bravely into the holiday season!

Commercial Drivers License (A & B)
Classroom Sat 8A-4P; Driving weekdays and weekends as arranged;14 Weeks; $2588 (CDL-B)/$4990 (CDL-A)/$2588 (Upgrade); Call for current start dates.
Earn a CDL A or B license, or upgrade B to A license. Classroom at Stafford Technical Center in Rutland, Vermont and practice yard-range on 1105 Route 7 B in Clarendon, Vermont. Classroom training prepares you for the CDL permit examination and pre-trip inspections of your vehicle. Driving range, and over-the-road training will follow. Successful completion of all three modules prepare you for state-required CDL skills test. Tuition includes classroom and behind-the wheel instruction, State of Vermont permit and license test fees, and required textbooks. Students are responsible for paying for the costs of the required U. S. Department of Transportation urinalysis and physical examinations prior to enrolling in the program.

Office Accounting
Tue; 5:30-7:30P; Oct 5-Dec 7; C. Betz; 20 Hrs; $365. Develop and enhance bookkeeping skills. Journals, ledgers, worksheets, financial statements, and payroll are covered. Recording and posting emphasized. For those needing immediate skills for entry into or advancement in the job market.

NFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Advanced levels of Microsoft Office courses will be offered Winter/Spring 2011.

Computer Icebreaker
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Oct 4-18; L. Dock; 15 Hrs; $250.
This course will start with the basic introduction to PC’s. The goal is to create a “user friendly” comfort zone with the most popular software being used in the business world and on most home computers. A beginner-level course with lots of hands-on computer time.

Word 1 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Oct 25-Nov 1;
L. Dock; 9 Hrs; $155 with text; $125 without text.
Introduction to Word. Includes exploring the Word window, creating and saving documents, printing, moving, copying, formatting and editing text.

Word 2 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Nov 8-15; L. Dock;
9 Hrs; $155 with text; $125 without text.
Continue with Word to create and edit tables, use headers, footers, page layout functions and proofing tools. Explore the World Wide Web applications for Word – Web pages, hyperlinks, and e-mail.

Excel 1 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Nov 29-Dec 6;
L. Dock; 9 Hrs; $155 with text; $125 without text.
Introduction to Excel. Learn Excel basics and explore the Excel window. Learn about workbooks and formulas, how to enter, edit and move text.

Excel 2 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Dec 13-20; L. Dock;
9 Hrs; $155 with text; $125 without text.
Learn to enter and use Excel worksheet functions. Create, modify and embed charts. Learn to insert and edit hyperlinks in a Web page.

TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES…

Class sizes are limited and registrations are firm with receipt of payment. All class texts and supplies, if used, are included in tuition unless otherwise noted. For further information call (802) 382-1012. Please make checks payable to Adult Education.

To register:

• WALK IN – 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday-Friday
• FAX IN – (802) 388-2591
• BY MAIL OR PHONE – (802) 382-1012
• VISA & MC ACCEPTED

You will not be contacted unless class is canceled.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Financial Aid

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation offers non-degree grants for technical centers’ courses. Call VSAC at 800-882-4166 or the Adult Education office at (802) 382-1012 for more information. Tuition for senior citizens (62 & up), may be available at a discount on a space-available basis for classes meeting minimum enrollments.

Refunds & Cancellations

Tuition refunds will be made only if you notify the Adult Education Office at PAHCC on the Friday before the beginning of class. PAHCC will cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment. If this occurs, registrants will be notified and refunds will be made.

School Closings

Announcement of emergency evening school closings will be made by local radio stations by 4 PM.

Attention Employers – The Vermont Training Program, Department of Economic Development, will reimburse tuition costs up to 50% for employees taking approved courses within the manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, information technology, and environmental industries. Call 382-1005 for more information.

The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or handicapping conditions.