Galveston College Continuing Education Summer 2024 Class Schedule

ALLIED HEALTH SUPER SUMMER COURSE

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Course Requirements & Instructions

Do you already have your Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy Certification? Complete both your NHA EKG and Patient Care Tech Certification in our combined 8-Week Summer Super Course!

Course runs Mon. and Wed., 8 a.m.-12 p.m., and Tues.and Thurs. 5:30 -9:30 p.m. (June 3- July 30) and includes study materials, practice tests, and one attempt at each exam. Students must have completed Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy at GC to register for this Super Summer course, and to waive the healthcare requirements. Students must enroll in both courses for a total discounted rate of $1,200. Students who register by May 15 could be eligible for up to $600 in TPEG funding, so complete your FAFSA today!

EKG/PCT SUPER SUMMER COURSE - you must register for both:

Certified Nurse Aide

Train to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in a long-term care facility. Course topics include residents’ rights, communication, safety observation, reporting and basic comfort and care. Students who successfully complete this program earn a THECB recognized Occupational Skills Award, and start on the pathway to earn a level one certification as a Patient Care Tech. Clinical hours are scheduled at various times by the instructor.

Students must complete our healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling. Students must wear burgundy scrubs with student patches and have a watch with a second hand. The student is responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites. Students are responsible for certification testing with Prometric and paying testing fees online. This is separate from tuition; the instructor will schedule testing dates for the class. The program is eligible for TPEG and a payment plan.

INCLUDED IN COURSE

Books, CPR certification and Clinical $899

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Get started as an entry-level phlebotomist and prepare for your certification exam with the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Study the skills used in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods. Students who successfully complete this program earn a THECB recognized Occupational Skills Award, and start on the pathway to earn a Level One certification as a Patient Care Tech. Clinical hours are scheduled at various times by the instructor.

Students must complete our healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling. Students must wear burgundy scrubs with student patches and a white lab coat to clinical sites The student is responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites. This course includes one attempt at the certification exam which will be scheduled by the instructor. This is nonrefundable and non-transferable. This program is eligible for TPEG funds and a payment plan. Students are automatically enrolled in UTMB student health for the semester.

INCLUDED IN COURSE

Patient Care Technician

Students who already have their CNA, PLAB, and EKG certifications can take the Patient Care Technician course as a stand alone course.

Certified EKG Technician

Study the heart’s anatomy, function and how it produces electricity and how one records this electricity with the EKG and telemetry monitor. This course addresses the electrical-cardio changes of commonly seen diseases and heart rhythm disturbances. Successful completion should prepare students for the NHA certification exam and introduce them to the skills necessary for employment in the field.

Students must meet healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling in the course. Exam will be scheduled by instructor and is non-refundable/non-transferable. This program is eligible for TPEG funds and a payment plan.

CPR Certification BLS (Basic Life Support)

Galveston College provides CPR training for individuals, companies, groups, and organizations with flexible scheduling. Students are trained by our American Heart Association (AHA) instructors to help infants as well as adults in an emergency situation. Classes run for 4.5 hours and a textbook is included. Students who successfully complete the training receive a CPR course completion card recognized by the American Heart Association.

INCLUDED IN COURSE

Books, study guide, practice test, 1 attempt at licensure exam $899

INCLUDED IN COURSE

Books, study guide, practice test, 1 attempt at licensure exam $899

Lifeguard Training Classes

CRAFT & TRADES

Pipefitting Cost: $1,105

Train to be a pipefitter helper. Students who complete NCCER Core and Level 1 can earn an occupational skills award along with NCCER credentials. The NCCER Core Curriculum presents the safe use of hand tools, power tools, rigging, and power equipment used in the plumbing trade for installation of different plumbing systems. The entry-level NCCER Pipefitting Level 1 training presents mathematical operations necessary to calculate laying lengths of pipe fittings for fabrication. Students do hands-on projects in the shop fabricating pipe layouts and basics of pipefitting are presented. Eligible for TPEG and payment plan.

Pipefitting Core

Pipefitting Level I

Extensions

Our new Eyelash Extension cosmetology course provides students the skills and knowledge of the fundamentals necessary for the field of eyelash extensions, according to the safety and sanitation requirements of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Eligible for TPEG and payment plan.

Class Dates: 5/6 - 8/22, M,T,W,R Instructor: Compton

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

409-944-1344

We offer a Wide Range of Customized Training and Professional Development Classes Tailored to Your Specific Business and Industry Needs!

Industrial Training:

• Forklift Training

• Brazing

• EPA Training with Testing

• & More

Facilities Management

Training:

Coming This Fall!

A few of our many options include:

Leadership

• Strategic decisions & planning

• Succession planning

• Team building/communication

• Conflict resolution

• Performance management

• Workplace critical thinking

• Problem solving & decision making

Language Skills

• Workplace English as a second language

• Business and technical writing

Health and Safety

• CPR/first-aid training

• NCCER training

•OSHA 10/30

• Risk assessment

Technology

• Certified Microsoft office specialist

• IT essentials

• Cisco networking

• Adobe Suite

• Intro to cyber security

• Desktop support training

Craft Trades

• Blueprint reading

• MSSC certified logistics technician

• Drafting

Employee Development

• Hospitality service training

• Diversity in the workplace

• Effective communication strategies

• Project management

• Employee accountability

LEISURE & ENRICHMENT

Ceramics I and II

Night Classes Cost: $315

In this course you will explore the basics of the ceramic process, from hand building to the potter’s wheel. Some supplies are provided, but students will need to purchase additional supplies. A supply list will be given to you on the first class meeting.

Yoga Cost: $139

Therapeutic yoga classes are gentle and include yoga poses modified to individual’s needs, gentle movement sequences to help improve the body’s movement patterns, yogic breath techniques, and guided relaxation. Wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring your own mat.

Instructor: Smith, Room H-200

Day Class Night Class

Galveston College Fitness Center Membership

Enjoy the advantages of a regular exercise routine with access to the Hermes Fitness Center’s weight room, gym and locker rooms.

GCLR 1000.1800 Cost: $99*

Membership Dates: 6/3 - 8/31 Room H-100

Hours of Operation **

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday: Closed

You must present your ID badge for admittance.

* Senior Citizen Discount Available ** Some exceptions to the hours of operation may apply.

Online courses and career training programs prepare you for a new career, or help you advance within

Learn new skills and prepare for industry-recognized certifications by taking our online course work.

Registration and payment is all done online.

Medical

Veterinary

HOSPITALITY

Hotel Management

Restaurant Management

Food

Animation

Graphic Arts

Photography

Web Design

BUSINESS

Accounting

Administrative

Communication

Finance

Marketing and Sales

Operations

Project Management

Small Business

Soft Skills

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

AutoDesk

Google

Microsoft

QuickBooks

Windows

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Data Science

Database Management

Programming

Construction

Environmental and Energy

Trades

Transportation

Alternative Medicine

Dental

Fitness

Medical

Veterinary

Wellness HOSPITALITY

Cloud

Cybersecurity

GET STARTED! HOW TO REGISTER

Please register at least one week prior to class start date. Tuition and fees must be paid upon registration. Students must complete registration five business days prior to a course starting.

ONLINE IN-PERSON PHONE

POSTAL MAIL EMAIL

Senior Discounts: Classes listed with an “*” are eligible for a 50% senior discount for those over the age of 65 and who live in-district. This discount is applied upon registration.

Class Cancellations, Room Changes, and Rescheduling: Courses with low enrollment prior to a start date are canceled prior to the start date. Students will be notified by phone or email when a class they are enrolled in has been canceled; however, we are sometimes unable to reach everyone. A refund of 100% is automatically processed upon cancellation of classes. To help avoid cancellations PLEASE REGISTER AT LEAST A WEEK PRIOR TO THE START DATE, and encourage your friends to register with you. Occasionally, canceled courses are rescheduled for a later start date, and you will be notified by phone when the opportunity presents itself. In the event of a class room change notice of the room change will be posted on the Continuing Education doors and the classroom that was originally listed.

Refunds: Refunds prior to the start of class will be 100%. Refund requests should be made in person or by phone to 409-944-1344. Refund requests must be received during normal business hours and at least one business day prior to the start date of the class. When a class is canceled you will automatically be refunded the full course amount. There are NO REFUNDS GIVEN AFTER A

COURSE HAS BEGUN.

There are NO REFUNDS for ED2GO, ProTrain, or Language Authority online courses.

Parking: All students must have a valid GC parking sticker. Please pick up in the Media Center Rm: R-120). Visitors to campus must park in the visitors parking lot at the corner of Avenue Q and 39th St. Unpermitted cars parked in the Moody lot will be towed.

Student ID Cards-Visitors: Enrolled students are required to posses a valid student ID card. These may be obtained in the Media Center (Rm: R-120) once you have your payment receipt. Visitors to campus and those who are only here for a short contract training class must display a visitor name tag on their person. These are available in the CE offices, or from your instructor.

Smoke Free Campus: Galveston College is a smoke free campus. Smoking (including e-cigs) is strictly prohibited in all buildings on the campus grounds and parking areas.

Classroom Conduct: Students are expected to conduct themselves in the classroom and/or laboratory in a manner that is conducive to good academic progress. Failure to comply with the lawful direction of a faculty member, teaching assistant or instructor may be a disruption for all students enrolled in the class. Disruptive conduct is considered a serious offense. Faculty reserve the right to remove a student from a class for just cause. Students removed may be referred to the VP of Student Services for disciplinary action.

Cell Phone Use: Cell phone use is strictly prohibited during all class/lab sessions. In an emergency, please step outside to avoid disruption.

FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), was established to protect the privacy rights of all students. FERPA specifies the types of student information which can be released to the public without a student’s expressed consent and specifies the persons and agencies that may receive other information, which according the FERPA, a college may release to the public without a student's permission and is referred to as “Directory Information.” The information included in the FERPA definition includes name, address, telephone, date and place of birth, degrees earned, date, major, and field of study, academic classification, dates of attendance, number of semester hours in progress and attained to date, previous high school and college attended, and weight and height of members of athletic teams. Students may request that Galveston College withhold their directory information from the general public. To do so, students must fill out the appropriate form with the Admissions Office.

Record of Completion And CEUs: Nationally recognized CEUs may be awarded on certain approved occupation-related courses. One CEU is awarded for every 10 contact hours. All courses will be given a Certificate of Completion. It is up to the individual student to see if these courses are eligible for CEUs.

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