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Fitness Training
Enroll at www.rockvalleycollege.edu/ceonline
Personal Fitness Trainer National Certification
Orientation to Fitness Training This FREE information session is designed to provide information for anyone interested in the fitness profession or in becoming a fitness trainer. This lecture includes a brief overview of the industry and professional trends while allowing ample time for a Q and A session. Topics include personal training, group exercise, senior fitness, children’s fitness, management and aqua fitness. PED 067 RV W.I.T.S. Instructor FREE 9/22 Sa 11:00 am -Noon 1 Session RVC PHYSICAL EDUCATION CTR Room 0116 Zoran V. Perovanovich has been a paralegal educator and consultant for more than 20 years in the tri-state area. He is the founder and instructor of Midwest Paralegal Studies and is dedicated to coordinate flexible, low-cost entry-level paralegal tutoring throughout the country. www.paralegalstudies.com.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Lawyer’s Assistant Certificate Program This 12 month generalist program provides the novice or those currently working in the legal field, a comprehensive overview of all the paralegal roles and responsibilities. This is a private online tutoring program designed to let you work at pace comfortable for your busy lifestyle. At the beginning of each course, students will access all of the lectures and study materials they will need online on the website. Courses may be taken in any order; however, we recommend students take classes in the order in which they are listed below. A Paralegal Certificate will be awarded for successful completion of the series of five (5) courses.
Paralegal Orientation Is the paralegal career for you? Paralegal, legal assistant, lawyer’s assistant are all titles used interchangeably to describe individuals who work with attorneys and other professionals in the field of law. Our Paralegal Certificate Program is explained in this free information seminar online at: www.paralegalstudies.com/free_orientation.htm. This course is a PREREQUISITE: for entry into the program.
(2 Credits) Come join this fun field and be a part of what the US Labor Department and the fitness industry calls a high demand profession. This challenging course is taught over a 5-week period for better retention and skill competency. The National Exam is held on the 6th week. Fifteen hours of “hands on” practical training prepares you to actually work with clients one on one. Also, fifteen hours of lectures include, but not limited to, anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, health screening and more. Call 1-888-3309487 to order the required textbook for the course and start reading ASAP (cost of textbook is not included in course fee). Proof of CPR/AED and a 30-hour internship will prepare you to work successfully in the fitness field. This is a great opportunity to network with employers, while getting valuable experience.
Special Note: W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Veterans Training and Education, the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended one college credit for this course. Massage Therapists will qualify for 15 CE hours. W.I.T.S. Staff FWS 010 RV 10/6-11/10 Sa 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Lectures Sa 9:00 -Noon RVC PHYSICAL EDUCATION CTR Clinicals Sa 1:00 -4:00 pm RVC PHYSICAL EDUCATION CTR
$645 6 Sessions Room 0116 Room 1206
Paralegal Research
Paralegal Management
(1 Credit) This course presents an overview of entry-level paralegal research and writing tools. All students will access law resources online and at the local library once a week for specific assignments. In addition, each student will write an office legal memo using legal techniques and current rules of law applying the same to support a conclusion based upon the IRAC analytical reasoning technique. All work must be submitted online.
(1 Credit) This course is an overview of the paralegal office manager at work. All students will be required to network/mentor with an entry level, practicing paralegal in the field and acquire information on the organization of law firms, corporations and/or government legal departments in order to complete a presentation for class. All quizzes and the final exam will be taken online.
BUS 049 Cost: $195
BUS 055 Cost: $195
Paralegal Career
Paralegal Jurisprudence (1 Credit) This course presents an overview of the paralegal profession including many of the more popular entry-level areas of legal specialization (family, corporate, probate, real estate, immigration, bankruptcy law, and many others). All students will be required to select and pursue at least one specialty area and write a twelve-part report for substantive career development. Each student will also be required to take weekly quizzes and a final exam online. BUS 053 Cost: $195
Paralegal Litigation (1 Credit) This course presents an overview of litigation and trial support used by entry level practicing paralegals in daily procedural work. All students will be required to visit a specific local court system and investigate the procedures of pre-trial, trial, post-trial and appeals. In addition, each student will be asked to make a presentation of the court visit and complete a selected deposition abstract online. BUS 054 Cost: $195
Computer Training for Everyone! Enhance: Your Skills!
Fall 2012
(1 Credit) This course presents an overview of paralegal job search/ portfolio method and will help you identify special legal skills that are part of your unique niche in the paralegal market. All students will be required to compose a 15-section paralegal job search portfolio and explore three job leads in a local law practice in order to complete a class presentation. Each student will also post an eResume online at the end of class. BUS 056 Cost: $195 All classes offered in either session: Session I Thursdays, 9/13 – 10/25 Session II Thursdays, 11/1 – 12/13 SPECIFIC REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: First e-mail instructor www.paralegalstudies.com. Next fill out a registration form (located at the last page of this schedule) include e-mail and mail in with payment, refer to course # BUS-CCE.
COMPUTER TRAINING Improve Your Skills
Computer courses offered through Continuing Education are designed for students with beginning to advanced computer experience. A variety of short-term, hands-on computer courses are offered at various times and locations to meet the needs of the community. Computer Lab Locations: BE – Course sections are taught at the Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Drive, Belvidere BLL – Course sections are taught at the Bell School Road Center, 3350 N. Bell School Road, Rockford RV – Course sections are taught at the Woodward Technology Center, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford
Teachers! Watch for the Apples. “Apples” indicate courses that have been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. Please let the instructor know when taking the class for CPDU’s.
Getting Started
Computer Basics – Level 1
Computer Basics – Level 1 This class is designed for the new user or those with no experience interested in learning computers. Provides individuals with the skills and confidence to continue learning. You will learn terms and fundamentals, what is Windows, Software vs. Hardware, what is a hard/floppy drive/CD-ROM, memory and storage, what is a file. Bring Flash drive to class. 4 CPDU’s DPR 001 RV Gail Lee 9/6 Th 9:00 am-1:00 pm RVC WOODWARD TECHNOLOGY CTR
$49 1 Sessions Room G02
Chuck Corley DPR 001 RV1 9/6 Th 5:30 -9:30 pm RVC WOODWARD TECHNOLOGY CTR
$49 1 Sessions Room G02
DPR 001 BLL Kathe Mundinger 9/15 Sa 1:00 -5:00 pm BELL SCHOOL ROAD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd.
$49 1 Sessions Room 005
(.5 Credit) This class is designed for the new user or those with no experience interested in learning computers. Provides individuals with the skills and confidence to continue learning. You will learn terms and fundamentals, what is Windows, Software vs. Hardware, what is a hard/floppy drive/CD-ROM, memory and storage, what is a file. Bring a Flash drive to class. 8 CPDU’s DPR 019 BE 9/11-10/2 KEEN AGE CENTER
Steven Johnson $65 T 4:00- 6:00 pm 4 Sessions 2141 Henry Luckow Dr., Belvidere