Fall Semester 2014
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY COURSES Train the Trainer for Forklift Drivers:
ACLS Re-certification:
Please call for dates. Cost is $80.
September 8, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $115.
Workplace Spanish® I:
MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DENNIS LEE:
October 6 - November 3 Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Cost is $100.
PALS Provider:
Workplace Spanish® II:
PALS Re-certification:
September 23 & 24, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $150. September 30, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $115.
Please call for dates.
Dealing with Difficult Customers: Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY COURSES:
Telephone Technique: Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
Management Workshop for New Supervisors:
FOOD SERVICES: Continuing education is an important part of the Economic Development Unit at Southwest Georgia Technical College. The Momentum provides course offerings that are needed by business and industry to maintain compliance with OSHA and/or industry certification; and it includes personal enrichment courses that help you learn or improve a skill that you enjoy. We want to offer the courses you need for business purposes or want for personal enrichment. If your business needs specialized training, let us develop a training program that will meet your needs. Please provide suggestions for new courses that will help you. For more information please call the SWGTC Economic Development Unit at (229) 227-2579 or send an email to dlee@southwestgatech.edu. Sincerely,
Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
Certified Professional Food Manager: Please see back cover for more information
Management & Leadership for Supervisors:
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP):
Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
Please see back cover for more information
Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle (MFDV) Training: Please see back cover for more information
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION APPROVED COURSES: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers:
Teamwork in Management: What Supervisors Need to Know About Sexual Harassment: Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
Time Management for Supervisors: Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
Team-building for Co-workers:
October 21, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $260.
This course will be held at Camp Piney Woods and will utilize its low ropes course. Cost is $35/person. Group rate of $300 with 12 participants. Dates will be customized to meet the organization’s needs.
Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid:
5S Workshop:
Please call for dates. Cost is $60.
Instructor Class for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers:
Please call for dates. Cost is $80.
Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
ACLS Provider: September 16 & 17, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $150.
COMPUTER CLASSES: Classes are $80 each or three for $200. 6:00 - 8:30 pm Personal Computers
Word Intermediate, 2010
Power Point Basic, 2010
September 30, October 2 & 7 Tuesday & Thursday
October 19, 21, & 26 Tuesday & Thursday
September 16, 18, & 23 Tuesday & Thursday
Computer Basics Intermediate
Excel Basic, 2010
Photoshop, CS4
October 14, 16, & 21 (6pm-8pm) Tuesday & Thursday
November 13, 15, &18 Tuesday & Thursday
Word Basic, 2010
Excel Intermediate, 2010
October 27, November 3, 10, 17, & 24 Monday’s
October 28, 30, & November 4 Tuesday & Thursday
September 2, 4, & 9 Tuesday & Thursday
Want to Work in Real Estate? The Georgia Real Estate Commission approves computer-based programs. These courses provide a high-quality alternative to classroom lecture courses. Independent study courses are convenient and participants may choose when to begin a program. Students can study when it is most convenient and may elect to study at home or in one of SWGTC’s computer labs. All courses are approved by Applied Measurement Professionals of Georgia. For more information, please call (229) 227-2579.
Continuing Education Environmental Basics 6 hours $60 Home Inspection 6 hours $60 Advanced Home Inspection 8 hours $80 Real Estate Math 6 hours $60 Pricing Property to Sell 4 hours $40
Human Land Use 4 hours $40 Ethics of Sustainability 4 hours $40 ADA Fair Housing 3 hours $30 Contracts 3 hours $30 Meth Madness 3 hours $30 Real Estate Ethics 3 hours $30
Ga. License Law 3 hours $30 Energy Resources 3 hours $30 Community Ethics 3 hours $30 Water Resources 3 hours $30 Intro to Property Management 5 hours $150 Property Management 8 hours $80
Independent Study Courses Sales Pre-license 75 hours $300 Broker Pre-license 60 hours $400 Sales Post License 25 hours $160 Home Inspection License 120 hours $995 Appraisal Pre-license 90 hours $799
Georgia Real Estate Pre-License Office Manager Program This comprehensive program exposes students to a vast array of general business knowledge, management and administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a real estate-related career. It includes knowledge of how businesses utilize marketing, and financial services and apply them to office management. The Georgia Real Estate PreLicense office manager program is for individuals who would like to start a real estate career in Georgia. Cost is $2,500.00.
This package contains the following courses: Georgia Pre-license Fundamentals Business Essentials Management Fundamentals
Marketing and Sales Business Financial Management Business in the Electronic Age Business Presentations
Business Correspondence Level 1 Human Resources Office Procedures Level 1 Office Procedures Level 2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ONLINE The following economic development online courses are provided through 360 Training. Please visit www.southwestgatech.edu for more information.
Prepare Online for Your Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance Exam Our online resource is a fully-accredited provider of mandatory insurance pre-license coursework for preparing for examination through the Georgia Insurance Commissioner. These courses are 100% online and include everything you need to take and pass your exam. The State of Georgia REQUIRES that an Insurance Pre-Licensing course be completed prior to taking the State Insurance Licensing Examination. The following courses are APPROVED by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner, and are designed to help you pass the rigorous State Insurance Licensing Exam. You may choose which course best suits your budget, but they are all excellent ways to meet the requirements to take and pass the State exam. For more information, contact Ruby Barron at (229) 227-2579.
Life & Health Insurance Pre-Licensing Packages Ultimate Success Licensing Package: Life & Health (Cost is $169) What is included: • Online Prep Course • Resource Guide • Instructor Connect Premium Licensing Package: Life & Health (Cost is $139) What is included: • Online Prep Course • Resource Guide Standard Licensing Package: Life & Health (Cost is $99) What is included: • Online Prep Course
Property & Casualty Insurance Pre-Licensing Packages Ultimate Success Licensing Package: Property & Casualty (Cost is $169) What is included: • Online Prep Course • Resource Guide • Instructor Connect Premium Licensing Package: Property and Casualty (Cost is $139) What is included: • Online Prep Course • Resource Guide Standard Licensing Package: Property & Casualty (Cost is $99) What is included: • Online Prep Course
Prepare for Your Property & Casualty Insurance Adjuster Exam for only $239. This extensive course will prepare you for the final exam that will certify you as a knowledgeable professional insurance adjuster not only in Texas, but in the multiple states that offer reciprocity, provided that you also satisfy any unique statebased requirements.
Course Title: Insurance Claims Adjuster License Training Credits: 40 credit hours License Type: Property & Casualty Adjuster License Package Includes: Adjuster License Training Course & Exam
Insurance Continuing Education (CE) Our online resource is a fully-accredited provider of mandatory Georgia insurance continuing education coursework for preparing for examination through the Georgia Insurance Commissioner. Our courses are 100% online and include everything you need to fulfill your CE requirement for your Georgia Insurance License renewal. Packages are only $39.95. Call for information about the following courses: • Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics) • Anti-Money Laundering for Insurance Professionals (3 hours Life, P&C) • Agency Operations (6 hours Life, P&C) • New Employee (3 hours Life, P&C) • Management of Capital (2 hours Life) • Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics) • Evaluating Financial Performance (2 hours Life) • Wills & Trusts (3 hours Life) • Estate Planning Advanced (5 hours Life) • Agency Operations (6 hours Life/P/C) • Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics) • HIPAA for Insurance Professionals (3 hours Life) • Estate Planning Basic (3 hours Life) • Introduction to Property & Casualty (3 hours P/C) • Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics) • New Employee (3 hour P/C/Life) • Flood Insurance (3 hours P/C) • Commercial General Liability Insurance (3 hours P/C) • Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics) • Consumer Protection Law (1 hour P/C/Life) • Property Insurance (8 hours P/C)
Self-Study Courses for Dental Professionals and Dental Hygienists CE Chemical Dependency in Healthcare [Additional Exam(s)] 3.0 Hours $15 Clark Class II: Restorations 1.0 Hours $99 Clinical Classification of Toothaches [Additional Exam(s)] 8.0 Hours $64 Dental Local Anesthesia 12.0 Hours $96 Dental Local Anesthesia [Additional Exam(s)] 12.0 Hours $25 Dental Management of Common Medical Conditions [Additional Exam(s)] 15.0 Hours $120
Respiratory CEU
Radiology CE Training Courses
Our resource is a fully-accredited provider of Respiratory Therapist continuing education through AARC. Take the stress out of getting your Respiratory Therapist CEUs. We offer 24/7 customer support and the lowest prices in the industry.
Obtain your CE credits when you complete any of our online or paper exams based on many of the popular textbooks we offer. This method is highly convenient as it is truly self-study; no clicking through a fully narrated online course. Simply study your textbook, complete the exam, print your certificate and you’re done. Order one book with multiple exams to share with colleagues.
815 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology Part I (Complete Course) 18.0 Hours $109 814 - Fundamentals of Chest Radiology (Book and Exam) 20.0 Hours $109 819 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology Part II (Complete Course) 15.0 Hours $100 816 - ECG Interpretation (Complete Course) 12.0 Hours $99 804 - Assessment of the Pulmonary Patient (Booklet) 8.0 Hours $83 805 - COPD International Standards (Booklet) 8.0 Hours $79 803 - Cardio-Pulmonary ICU (Booklet) 6.0 Hours $67 815E - Respiratory Care Pharmacology Part I (Extra Exam) 18.0 hours $67
Accident & Emergency Radiology and Comprehensive Radiologic Pathology 24.0 Hours $179 Anatomy in Sectional Images I & II 14.0 Hours $179 Medical Techniques in Imaging & Radiography for Ltd. Practice I Package 25.0 Hours $185 Radiographic Pathology for Technologists and Anatomy Coloring Workbook 25.0 Hours $99 Radiography for Limited Practice I & II 29.0 Hours $99
For more professional training courses, resources, and PLU information for teachers, please visit: www.southwestgatech.edu/ed2go.
Personal Enrichment Courses
Sewing Series with Niler:
Driver’s Education Class
Beginner’s Sewing
September 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 October 1 & 2 4:00pm - 7:00pm Monday - Thursday Cost is $199, or with driving $299.
October 27, 28, & 29 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost is $75.
Beginner’s Sewing (daytime) October 28, 29, & 30 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Cost is $75.
Putting in Sleeves November 12 10:00am - 12:00pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost is $25.
Putting in Zippers November 5 10:00am - 12:00pm 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Cost is $25.
Beginning Quilting August 19, 20, & 21 Cost is $75 Learn to Crochet October 27, November 3, 10, 17, & 24 (Mondays) 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost is $50.
Gardening and Landscaping Made Easy: Winter Garden November 3 & 10 Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost is $50.
Preventing and Managing Diabetes Please call for dates. Cost is $50.
Introduction to Photoshop CS4
Creative Writing I
June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost is $100.
November 4 & 5
Cake Decorating I October 27, November 3, 10, 17, & 24
Cake Decorating II September 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct. 6 Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost is $55.
Learn Sign Language Today October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cost is $100.
*NEW* Motorcycle Basics for Beginners Please call for dates and cost.
Creative Writing Advanced November 18 & 19 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost is $50.
Intermediate Photography Please call for dates 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost is $75.
Intro to Quickbooks September 3, 10, 17, & 24 Monday & Wednesday Cost is $149
Computers for Seniors Please call for dates. Cost is $25
iPad for Beginners September 23 6:00 pm Cost is $25
Don’t forget:
Got a class idea?! We want to know about it! Please submit course suggestions to our Economic Development Unit at (229) 227-2579 oremail to rbarron@ southwestgatech.edu.
Effective Public Speaking Are you frightened to stand before an audience and make a presentation? Then this course is for you! Individuals who attend this class will be provided the opportunity to learn a unique system on how to make effective presentations to groups both large and small. In addition, the art of “impromptu” speaking will be reviewed and participants will have the opportunity to learn how to deal with those situations where you are “called on” to speak in public. Please call for dates. Cost is $70.
*NEW* Retiree Income Taxation Workshop Southwest Georgia Technical College is offering an income tax workshop designed to teach retired taxpayers the basic tax laws affecting them and how to prepare their personal income tax returns. Topics will include who must file, which forms to use, filing status, retirement income, investment income, exemptions, deductions, withholdings, estimated tax payments, and computing taxes owed or refunds. October 22, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Cost is $35
Introduction to Firearms The course will be conducted by National Rifle Association (NRA) certified instructors, and is based on the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course. It includes classroom and range time where students learn to handle and use revolvers and semiautomatic pistols. Students will learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting positions, and gun cleaning. Price includes NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, and Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet. Two sessions August 5, 7, & 10 (half-day), September 23, 25, & 27 (morning range session), October 28, 30, & November 1 (morning range session). Cost is $70.
Hunter Education Required for Hunting in Georgia (SWGTC of Mitchell County) Residents and non-residents born on or after January 1, 1961 must successfully complete an approved hunter education course prior to purchasing a season hunting license. This Hunter education course will be taught by a certified instructor and students will learn how to be safe, responsible hunters. In addition, this course is approved by the Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and meets Georgia hunter education requirements. Two sessions - August 9 (9:00 am - 5:00pm), September 17 & 18 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm), October 21 6:00 pm Review and Test Session). Cost is $70.
Beginner’s Painting Are you interested in creating beautiful artwork that fits your mood and style? Join us for a stimulating experience and learn the key elements in oil painting! September 23, 24, & 25. - 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Cost is $55.
FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY COURSES Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) This course is intended for those that have an interest in the hospitality and tourism industry and have goals of being more than an average food service employee. Those wanting to enter management, start their own business in restaurants, bed and breakfasts, food truck’s, convenient stores or become a chef this course is for you. The course is $125.00 and includes four (4) hours of training and a two (2) hour certification examination that is valid nationwide, including the United States Territories, for five (5) years. Course offering is July 21st and 22nd from 6-9:00 pm. Please call SW GA Technical College at 229-227-2579 or Natural Knowledge at 866-483-2926 for more information. Other course offering dates: August 18th and 19th; September 22nd and 23rd; October 14th and 15th; and November 17th and 18th (All classes are from 6-9pm)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) This course is intended for those that want to enter the field of retail food such as Publix, Red Lobster, Walmart, or any large store that manufactures and packages their own food for sale to the public in grocery stores or in a restaurant setting. The best candidates for this course are those that have a strong food safety background and have already achieved the Certified Professional Food Manager Certification and are ready to become Quality Control Managers or leaders in the regulatory industry such as Departments of Health and Local Health Departments. The course is $255 and is eight (8) hours of training and a two (2) hour certification examination that is valid nationwide, including the United States Territories, for five (5) years. Course offering is October 6th and 7th: Monday 9-6 (1 hour lunch) and Tuesday 9-11:30 for the examination. Please call SW GA Technical College at 229-227-2579 or Natural Knowledge at 866-483-2926 for more information.
Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle (MFDV) Training Have you ever been to a festival or concert and had some delicious food from a food vending truck? Have you ever thought that you can have a food truck or expand on your already thriving restaurant? This course will provide you the rules and regulations on how to operate a mobile unit and serve safefood while providing you the information to get approved by the agency having jurisdiction. The course is two (2) hours and the cost is $50. Please call SW GA Technical College at 229-2272579 or Natural Knowledge at 866-483-2926 for more information. Course offering dates: August 25th (9-11am) and August 26 (6-8pm)