ADULT EDUCATION
COURSE OFFERINGS
Tractor Safety Training
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April 18th - May 16th (no class April 25th); Register now!
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10-hour course over four sessions
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Thursdays 5:30p-8:00p
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$250
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Must be 18 or older; limit 6 students per class
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Location: North Campus, 372 Mainelli Rd
Students will learn tractor safety protocols, tractor controls and operation, preventive maintenance and upkeep. Students will be able to practice driving and operating our John Deere and Kubota with hydrostatic transmission (HST).
Forklift Operator Safety Training
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April 21st; 9am. Register now!
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Approx 4-hours
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Group classes offered upon request
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Location: North Campus, 372 Mainelli Rd
$125; includes testing and certification card; 8 student limit.
Designed for all powered “lift truck” operators in manufacturing, construction and retail. The course will cover an overview of the regulations (29 CFR 1910.178), training requirements, forklift basics and characteristics, operating rules of the road, truck inspection (hands-on), dock safety, parking, and the stability triangle.
Intro to Welding
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April 30th - May 9th: Register now!
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10-hour course over four sessions
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Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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$250 includes materials and safety protection; limit 8 students per class
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Location: 51 Charles Ave - Welding Lab
A beginner course to introduce students to the art and science of welding. Basics of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), or stick welding. The class will primarily focus on the 7018 welding electrode and will explore other electrodes as time permits. Provides baseline skills to prepare for advanced welding.
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) 🔥 New Course! 🔥
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Next class: July 1st - Oct 30th (holidays off) -- Register now!
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Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
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90 hours over 16 weeks plus 32 hours of clinicals at Porter
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Location: PAHCC Medical Professions Lab, 51 Charles Avenue, Middlebury
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Must turn 18 within 6 months of exam
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Limit 8 students per class
$2,500; includes textbook. CMAC exam $139.00 payable on-line two weeks prior to testing. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to enroll in this class. Upon successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to sit for the national exam to become a Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association.
A Clinical Medical Assistant can perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.
Soldering Certification 🔥 New Course! 🔥
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Next class: May/June 2024
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Register your interest now, no enrollment fee required until a date is set!
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7:30pm
- 40 hours over 8 weeks
- Location: PAHCC Soldering Lab, 51 Charles Ave, Middlebury
- Limit 6 students per class
$2,495; includes materials and test fees. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be eligible to test for the J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) credential.
Course will include essential safety protocols, tool handling, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) measures. Students will delve into wire and terminal assembly, through-hole technology, and surface mount technology through hands-on demonstrations and lab work. Master general soldered connection acceptance, including Lead-Free techniques, and understand machine and reflow soldering processes. Learn essential test methods and standards to ensure top-tier quality. This program is tailored for quality assurance professionals, assembly process engineers, training managers, and anyone dedicated to the quality and reliability of soldered electronic assemblies.
The development of this program was 100% funded through a $100k grant from the US Department of Labor and in partnership with our local friends at the Addison County Economic Development Corporation and Collins Aerospace.
Phlebotomy Technician Training - Compressed Course!
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Next class: May 6th - June 17th (no class Memorial Day) -- Register now!
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(future class beginning September 10th)
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Monday through Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00pm
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Compressed to 72 hours over 6 weeks
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Location: PAHCC Medical Professions Lab, 51 Charles Avenue, Middlebury
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Must turn 18 within 6 months of exam on June 18th
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Limit 8 students per class
$1,995; includes textbook. PTC exam $119 payable on-line two weeks prior to testing. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to enroll in this class. Upon successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to sit for the national exam to become a Phlebotomy Technician (PTC) through the American Medical Certification Association.
Phlebotomists perform blood collection procedures and transport and process blood samples. Course content includes anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, lab procedures, safety, collection techniques, and legal issues.
Clinical Dental Assistant
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Online; Call for more information.
The online course is self-paced, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the course. The instructional materials required are included in enrollment. Approximately 300 class hours.
A dental assistant’s duties typically involve managing medical records, accounts receivable, and reimbursement, as well as billing patients and insurance, scheduling patients, and performing procedural and diagnostic coding. You’ll also learn important foundational skills such as dental terminology and anatomy, as well as written and oral communication skills. Work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team that includes dental hygienists and dentists. As the point of contact for patients and your team, you’ll find dental administration is a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Basic CPR
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April 23rd; Register now!
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3-hour class, 4:00-7:00pm
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$45; included testing and certification card
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Location: 51 Charles Ave
American Heart Association CPR training gives you the information and the skills that you need to help adults, children and infants during breathing and cardiac emergencies.
Intro to CNC Wood Router
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TBD
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Mondays and Wednesdays; 4:30-7:30pm
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$360 includes materials
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Limit 4 students per class
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Location: 51 Charles Ave
Each student receives 2 free passes to our Thursday night Makery space for additional use of the CNC Router. Based on demand, register to be placed on a waiting list. This class provides detailed safety and operations training on our CNC Wood Router. Students will learn how to operate the router and CAM software using VCarve Pro. Bring your own project idea or follow the instructor. This tool training is required before makery members can use the CNC Wood Router. Equipment: KL-1212v CNC Router | 48” x 48” x 6” bed, 3HP spindle, vacuum table.
Intro to CNC Plasma Cutter
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TBD
$100 includes materials; 4 student limit per class.
Each student receives 2 free passes to our Thursday night Makery space for additional use of the laser cutter. Based on demand, register to be placed on a waiting list. This class will provide students with the skills needed to operate our CNC plasma cutter - the Tourchmate 4400 4'x4' bed, Flexcut 80-amp, ¾” Pierce. This tool has the capacity to cut through up to 3/4" steel, as well as doing detail cutting in sheet metal. This tool takes your drawing files and turns them into computer-cut metal.
Intro to Glowforge Laser Cutter
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TBD
$100 includes materials; 4 student limit per class.
Each student receives 2 free passes to our Thursday night Makery space for additional use of the laser cutter. Based on demand, register to be placed on a waiting list. You will learn basic laser cutter anatomy, how to operate the Glowforge laser cutter hardware and software, and best practices for using laser cutters safely and responsibly.
Advanced Welding
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TBD June/July - Register now!
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30 hours over 12 sessions
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Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-8pm
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$600 includes materials and safety protection; limit 8 students per class
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Prerequisite: Intro to Welding or instructor pre-approval
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Location: 51 Charles Ave - Welding Lab
Designed to enhance SMAW welding skills for those who have completed Intro to Welding or have equivalent experience. This course extends to out-of-position practice in horizontal and vertical welding, welding pipe, and/or practice with MIG or TIG applications, with considerable opportunity to pursue individual learning objectives.
Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)
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Next class: July TBD - Register now!
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Location: PAHCC Skills Lab, 51 Charles Avenue, Middlebury
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9-week hybrid course, in-person Tuesdays 4:30pm-8:00pm
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Online Class Work: Average of 5.5 hours per week
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Porter Clinicals: Clinicals will be 32 hours total (four 8-hour days), specific days/times TBD
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LNA Testing: 8 hours completed in one day following the completion of clinicals. Date to be determined.
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Minimum age 16
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Limit 8 students per class
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Location: 51 Charles Ave
$2,200; additional $238.50 is needed for LNA license application and testing fees. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to enroll in this class.
This course will prepare the student to apply for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the State Board of Nursing. The program is targeted at individuals who are interested in beginning-level skilled positions in healthcare and immediate employment. Includes classroom instruction, skills lab practice, and clinical practice at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation. Official signed verification of immunizations/titers is mandatory and must be submitted.
Small Engine Repair
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Fall 2024 - Register interest now!
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10-hour course over four sessions
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Thursdays 6:00p-8:30p
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$200
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Limit 8 students per class
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Location: North Campus, 372 Mainelli Rd