2021 Summer Community Education & Professional Certification Brochure

Bucks SMART. County Community College

Bucks SMART. County Community College

Bucks SMART. County Community College

Visit bucks.edu/coned for program & course information

Bucks SMART. County Community College

Community & Business Courses

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bucks County Community College’s Continuing Education Office Staff is working remotely from home and is available Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm to answer any questions you may have.

215-968-8409 • coned@bucks.edu

Majority of Classes will be Remote or Online We’ve transitioned many of our traditionally face-to-face class to a format that allows class time to happen virtually, without having to step on campus and to ensure the safety of our students, faculty & staff. Check out Bucks.edu/coned for more information on what Bucks Continuing Education is doing this fall!

Classes are “Live online” unless otherwise noted. “Live Online classes will use technology like Zoom for classes at designated times, as listed in the brochure. This means classes include regular, virtual class meetings where students can interact with instructors and fellow classmates.

Register early to ensure your space in both face-to-face and virtual classes because class size is limited.

You can register for classes by calling the Continuing Office at 215-968-8409 or go to www.bucks.edu/coned.

Certificate Programs

= Indicates remote learning

Get what it takes to grow in your field or take on a second career.

Explore certifications, credentialing, and skill-building courses that will drive you further.

• Child Development Associate

• School-age Professional Credential

• Non-Profit Management

• Floral Design

ACT 48 GUIDELINES: The PA Department of Education requires that all collegiate courses & non-credit professional education classes that will be used for Act 48 credits are related to an area of the professional educator’s assignment or certification.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT........................................................................ 1-4 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.............................................................. 5-8 FLORAL DESIGN.........................................................................................10 FALL 2021 PREVIEW............................................................................. 11-12 ONLINE LEARNING.............................................................................. 13-14 IT ACADEMY......................................................................................... 14-16 HEALTH SCIENCES............................................................................... 16-19

For complete details and registration for all of our Continuing Education course offerings, call 215-968-8409 or go to:

bucks.edu/coned For Continuing Education Policies and Procedures, please visit: bucks.edu/coned/non-creditregistrationpolicy Bucks County Community College is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission because of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, an individual’s actual or perceived disability, genetic information or veteran status.

The college provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Please call the Campus Coordinator for Equal Employment Opportunity in advance to request or clarify accommodations or to address issues concerning equal opportunities at 215-968-8090.

ARTS

MUSIC

Introduction to Drawing

Guitar for the Adult Beginner

Live Online/$199/RFNRT 8066 C01 8 Sat, 6/12 – 8/7 (No class 7/3), 9-11:30 am

Playing the Djembe Drum, the Traditional Rhythms of West Africa – Level I

Did you always want to learn how to draw but didn’t feel confident enough to try? Here’s your chance! You will learn how to recognize types of edges, lines, and angles; how to recognize proportion and perspective; how to render light, shadow, and highlights by the use of gradations of tone; and how to be creative. Norman F. Simms, MFA

Gouache Painting

You will learn the fundamentals of painting in gouache discovering essential techniques and practice painting in a variety of environments. You will learn about different surfaces such as mylar, toned papers, brushes, brands of gouache, and painters that use gouache and how to apply gouache at its right consistency. Emily Rose Hirtle Live Online/$189/RFNRT 8067 C01 8 Sun, 6/20 – 8/15 (No class 7/4), 9-11am

Summertime Birdhouse

Create a “Bright Little Birdhouse” that you can put in your garden or anywhere in your home as decoration.

You will explore patterns and design elements that will be incorporated into the birdhouse to create unique interest points. You will learn basic color theory and a way to combine patterns and colors into any art you create.

Antionette Marchfelder

Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar! Here is your chance to learn to play chords, simple strumming patterns and easy blues scales to get started. No experience reading music necessary! Must provide own guitar. Don Leffler, B.M. Live Online/$120/RMUSC 1168 C01 8 Mon, 6/7 – 8/2 (No class 7/5), 6-7pm

The Djembe drum is a goblet shaped hand-drum and is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinke tribe in what is now West Africa. It has been played by West Africans for generations forming an integral part of ritualistic life in Mali, Guinea, Senegal and other West African countries. You will learn the basics of hand drumming stressing technique and clarity of notes. Drums are also available for purchase and the rental fee can be applied. Jim Davidson Live Online/$159/Instrumental rental fees may apply RMUSC 1194 C01 6 Tu & 6 Thu, 6/8 – 7/15, 6-7:30pm

Playing the Djembe Drum – Level II

You will strengthen the skills learned in the first section and add more advanced rhythms and techniques including: Echauffement variations, call variations, and bell parts moving between rhythm parts. Jim Davidson Live Online/$159/Instrumental rental fees may apply RMUSC 1198 C01 6 Tu & 6 Thu, 7/20 – 8/26, 6-7:30 pm

Live Online/$89/RCEGN 8863 C01 4 Thursdays, 7/8 – 7/29, 6:30-8:30pm

Getting the Perfect Shot

Do you want to enhance your ability to take great pictures?

We will Take an in-depth look at camera operations, basic photographic technique, image composition and postprocessing, to help you elevate your photographs from ordinary to extraordinary. Tom DeLorenzo Live Online/$179/RFNRT 2585 C01 7 Tu, 6/8 – 7/20, 6-9pm

Photoshop for Hobbyists

You will learn how to get what is missing from your digital photos and see how you can move from uninspiring snapshots to dynamic photographs. You will bring new life to your photos through Photoshop proficiency and the technical skills of digital processing. Tom DeLorenzo Live Online/$259/RFNRT 2599 C01 8 Sat, 6/12 – 8/7 (No class 7/3), 10am-12pm

Visit our website for additional information: bucks.edu/enrichment

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CULINARY

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Victorian Summer Entertaining

French

Do you want to go back in time and entertain as the Victorians did? Come and learn all about how the Victorians enjoyed outside activities and entertaining? We will discuss the summer settings, occasions and leisure activities, as well as menus and featured foods including vanilla ice cream, strawberry shortcake, fried chicken and picnic fare such as roll sandwiches and Saratoga chips (the precursor to potato chips). You will learn how they devised ingenious methods of keeping foods fresh and attractive, often wrapping items in fancy papers and tying them with string into pretty packages. Rebecca Diamond Live Online/$49/RCULI 4205 C01 Sat, 6/19, 9-11 am Additional culinary classes will be coming Fall 2021.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE For Summer 2021, all classes will be online.

All classes are a live class with an instructor.

ESL provides beginning, intermediate, and advanced instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Students are grouped by to their current English level after taking the placement test. All new students wishing to take classes must take the placement test before the start of classes. The placement test is online and each student is interviewed by an instructor after taking the test to decide the best class for the student. To take the placement test, go to bucks.edu/enrichment/eslcourses/eslplacementtest

CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 2, 2021

• Students are grouped according to their current ability after taking a placement assessment.

• Tuition is $325 for each level’s full 45 hours of instruction.

• Register Early! Get $20 off if you register by Friday, May 21, 2021.

• Textbooks are NOT INCLUDED. Students will be provided with information on ordering the book.

• Classes are 9 weeks long in the summer.

• Morning and evening classes are available.

• Courses are offered fall, spring and summer semesters.

• Conversations, writing, and pronunciation classes are available.

• Certificate (or digital badge) awarded upon successful completion of each level.

For ESL information:

Phone: 215-968-8409 Email: denise.alexander@bucks.edu Website: www.bucks.edu/esl

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Live Online/$200 (plus $30 book fee) Olivia Monillas RLANG 0001 C01 8 Tu, 6/15 - 8/3, 6-8:30pm

Spanish

Live Online/$200 (plus $30 book fee same book for all levels) Carmen Violeta Vicente Course I: RLANG 0405 C01 7 Tu & 6 Thu, 5/4-6/15, 7:30-9pm Course II: RLANG 0406 C01 & C02 6 Tu & 7 Thu, 6/17-7/29, 7:30-9pm Course III & IV will be coming in Fall 2021

HISTORY & SPECIAL INTEREST American Sign Language

ACT 48

Approved

You will be introduced to the language and culture of deaf individuals in the United States. You will be introduced to the grammar of ASL, culture behaviors and the history of ASL. This class will run with “voice off” policy for ASL immersion.

Alli Bienas Live Online/$139/ RCEGN 8812 C01 8 Mon, 6/28-8/16, 6-8pm

ARMCHAIR EXPLORERS!

Come and explore the history, archaeology, culture and the world without ever leaving your home with your host Matthew Bielecki, MA!

Of the Earth and Sky: The Aztec Empire

The Aztecs (Culhua-Mexica) were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from AD 1300 to 1521. We’ll explore their innovations in architecture, science and agriculture through the material culture they left behind.

Live Online/$89/RCEGN 8842 C01 4 Wed, 6/2 – 6/23, 6:30-8:30pm

Under the Comanche Moon: The Comanche Empire

The Comanche (“the people”) are a Native American nation from the Great Plains. During 18th and 19th centuries, the Comanche using sophisticated horsemanship and military strategy, became the dominant tribe on the southern Great Plains (Comancheria) receiving the name “Lords of the Plains.”

The Civil War – The Coming Fury

Join John Benson once again as you explore the events in the decades leading up to the Civil War and learn about the battles, leaders and strategy that made up the early years of the American Civil War. John Benson Live Online/$99/RCEGN 8846 C01 6 Fri, 6/11 – 7/23 (No class 7/2), 10am – 12pm

Jacksonian America

Want to learn how Andrew Jackson rose from an orphan, to war hero, to the seventh president of the United States? Andrew Jackson came to embody the “Era of the Common Man,” this era saw reform movements ranging from temperance, education, prison reform, the abolition of slavery, and women’s rights.

This course will also examine the reforms of the period and movements some of which lasted to the 20th century.

Vance Kincade Live Online/$129/RCEGN 6333 C01 6 Tu, 6/22 – 7/27, 1-3pm

How to Travel Free & Safely

Are you ready to get back to your travels? When it is safe to go on a trip, where can you go, how do you stay safe, and how do you make your travel free? Learn how to benefit from the deep travel discounts being offered right now to motivate you to book future travel in 2021 and 2022. If you are near retirement, changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she is prepared for the new “travel normal” including important tips on safety, trip insurance, what to do if you become sick, and other strategies. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours & more in the USA & worldwide!

Live Online/$59 (includes book)/RCEGN 2032 C01 Sat, 7/17, 12 – 3pm

Live Online/$89/RCEGN 8843 C01 4 Wed, 6/30 – 7/21, 6:30-8:30pm

Cahokia and the Mysterious Mound Builder

The “Mound Builders” were prehistoric, native inhabitants of North America who, during a 5,000-year period, constructed complex earthen mounds used for religious, ceremonial and burial mounds and as homes for their society elite. Cahokia is an impressive pre-Columbian Native American city located in today’s southwestern Illinois.

Live Online/$89/RCEGN 8844 C01 4 Wed, 7/28 – 8/18, 6:30-8:30pm

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LITERATURE & FILM

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Beyond Narnia: The Life & Writings of C.S. Lewis

Eat Smart to Feel Great

C.S. Lewis was a brilliant author and notable defender of Christianity in the 20th century. His fantasy series, “The Chronicles of Narnia,” has engaged the minds of children and adults alike for the last half century. Lewis’s literary impact includes theology, philosophy, children’s literature, science fiction, literary criticism, and much more. Brian Cirka

Join us as we explore his life, his writings, and analyze two of his short theological fantasies: ” The Great Divorce” and “The Screwtape Letters.”

Get back on track and feel great! You will learn about good nutrition grounded in evidence-based practices. You will be introduced to the basic food and nutrient groups, their role in body function, the proper amounts required, and ways to incorporate them into the diet. We will also be discussing various healthy eating plans, as well as fad diets, and dietary supplements and vitamins. Theresa Prior Live Online/$89/ RCEGN 8845 C01 7 Tu, 6/1 – 7/13, 7-8:15pm

Students will be required to read two short books.

Live Online/$89/RCEGN 8847 C01 6 Tu, 6/1 – 7/6, 6:30-8pm

DESIGNING AND DIY

Take the Leap! Be a Poet

Join these DIY Workshops with HIP Chicks Beth Allen, Licensed Contractor, Interior Designer

Discovering your inner poet is an exercise in heightening your awareness of not only the big, obvious “topics” for poetry, but also the small things that, strung together, make up so much of our daily experience. We’ll discuss and write, through enjoyable exercises, your observations of the people, events, and objects that strike you in some significant way, and learn to craft these reactions into interesting poetry for your own private satisfaction and/or to share for family milestones, with friends, and, if interested in publication, with readers on a broader scale.

Bernadette McBride, M.A. Live Online/$89/RCEGN 8865 C01 6 Tu, 5/25 - 6/29, 12:30-2pm

Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice

Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! For a more detailed class description: voicecoaches.com Live Online/$55/RSBEN 0004 C01 Thu, 8/5, 6:30-9pm

The Art of Scorsese

Martin Scorsese is considered by many to be the greatest living American filmmaker. From Mean Streets to Raging Bull to The Departed, every film is a fascinating distillation of film history as well as personal journey for Scorsese. We’ll delve into the technical side of his masterful filmmaking, as well as the themes and messages contained within every movie. Luke Poling Live Online/$89/RCEGN 8837 C01 6 Tu, 6/8 – 7/13, 6:30-8pm

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Do It Yourself Aging in Place

You will discover DIY project for safety, security and comfort while remaining independent in senior years.

Beth, former nurse manager of a retirement home, will share strategies to make aging in place more safe and secure. You will learn about simple tasks for better lighting, home security, fall prevention, easy home maintenance and much more.

Live Online/$49/RCEGN 8848 C01 Wed, 6/9, 7-9 pm

DIY for New Homeowners

Want to work on those long to-do lists in your new home or current home. Learn how to save money, stress and time in this 2-night class focused in the top tasks you need to tackle in your new place. We will cover home safety, security, basic plumbing, electric, door knobs and locks, paint ideas and more. Learn how to get the home you want easily and quickly.

Live Online/$69/RCEGN 8849 C01 2 Wed, 6/16 & 6/23, 7-9 pm

Sewing – “Sew” Finished

Did you ever start, and then abandon a sewing project because you weren’t sure how to read the pattern instructions or you got frustrated? Complete that garment/project by receiving expert instruction and guidance. Select a simple project to be accomplished in 6 hours. Paula Molino-Wolff, M.Ed Live Online/$149/ RCEGN 8822 C01 2 Tu, 6/22 – 6/29, 6:30-9:30pm

TEST PREP SAT Prep

This course will prepare you for all sections of the SAT: Reading, Writing & Language, Essay Writing and Math (with and without a calculator). Throughout the course, you will practice numerous actual SAT questions interdependently or in small groups.

Paige Schweizer & Sarah Neill Live Online/ $289/ ATEST 1501 C01 Mon – Thurs, 7/26 – 8/5, 9am – 11:45am

Crushing the College Essay Bootcamp

In five days, you’ll go from, “But what do I have to say?” to a polished personal essay ready to send to the college or university of your dreams. The college admissions process has many moving parts and with universities decreasing the importance of or even omitting SAT or ACT scores, the essay proves your chance to make admissions counselors stop and click “accepted”. Megan Hogan & Kristin Keiser Live Online/$400/RCEGN 8864 C01 Mon-Thur, 7/12-7/15, 9-11:30 am Upper Bucks Campus/$400/RCEGN 8864 C70 Mon-Thur, 7/12-7/15, 9-11:30 am

GRE Prep Series

GRE Preparation – Part 1 (Verbal)

Part 1 - takes you through all the question types on the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections, including reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence questions, and both essay tasks.

KIDS CAMPUS ON

Check Out Our

SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS Kids on Campus is excited to announce that we will be having in-person camps this summer!

Register now because enrollment is very limited.

Camps Begin June 21, 2021 For more details and to register go to

www.bucks.edu/kidsoncampus

GRE Preparation – Part 2 (Quantitative)

Part 2 - features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, data interpretation, and standard math questions that make up the quantitative reasoning sections, as well as how to tackle the GRE’s unique new question formats.

For more information on the course and to register visit: https://www.ed2go.com/bucks/

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EDUCATION

ACT 48

Approved

Certificate in Teaching Adults

This is your invitation to teach others in-person and join in one of the more important functions in life - passing on knowledge and skills to others. It is both an opportunity and a responsibility.

Whether you want to teach others or currently teach others, in any setting, either formally or informally, this course is for you. We will give you both the fundamental and advanced information to improve your teaching. Your lead instructor is author of How to Teach Adults, the best-selling book on the subject. The e-book version is included in the course.

Online/$295/ECPED 1505 C30 9/7 – 10/29

Certificate in Online Teaching

ACT 48

Approved

From building an online course to improving an online course, from fostering online discussion to encouraging student interactions, from traditional assessment to online tests, the program will provide you both the fundamental of teaching online, as well as the most advanced tips and techniques in the business. Your instructors are authors, speakers and consultants in online learning and teaching. $195 each/take all three for $495

Advanced Teaching Online Online/$195/ECPED 1500 C30 6/7 – 7/2

Designing Online Instruction Online/$195/ECPED 1501 C30 7/6 – 7/30

Fostering Online Instruction Online/$195/ECPED 1503 C30 8/2 – 8/27

For detailed descriptions of the courses, visit: www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/online/

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FINANCE Additional Finance courses coming in Fall 2021.

Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. $195 each/take all three for $495

Accounting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers Online/$195/ESBEN 0225 C30 6/7 – 7/2

Cash is King

Online/$195/ESBEN 0224 C30 7/6 – 7/30

Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers Online/$195/ESBEN 0226 C30 8/2 – 8/27

For detailed descriptions of the courses, visit: www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/online

BUSINESS AND CAREER

Get what it takes to grow in your field or take on a second career. You will develop and enhance workplace skills by earning certificates and improving productivity, traits essential for maintain a competitive advantage in high-performing workforce.

Grant Writing

You will obtain the knowledge and skills to develop grant proposals for academia and the private sector. You will learn how to generate funding for non-profit organizations or universities.

The key is to learn the art of Grantsmanship! Learning the components of a grant proposal, research methodology, and the peer-review process are the keys to success. You will learn how to develop a research question, research hypotheses, the development of a literature review, and how to develop a research design and data analysis for their grant proposal. Debra Schumann Live Online/$289/WSMCE 5377 C01 Mon - Th, 6/7 – 6/28, 5:30-8:30pm

NOTARY

Notary Training

Learn the powers, duties and obligations of a Notary, how to become a Notary in Pennsylvania, how to identify clients and keep accurate records. This basic 3-hour course satisfies the requirement for new applicants and renewals. Ronald Long, Esq Approved Hours: 3 (Notary Public) Live Online/$89/WSBEN 0130 C01-C03 C01/ Wed, 6/2, 6 – 9pm C02/ Mon, 7/19, 6 – 9pm C03/ Wed, 8/4, 6 – 9pm **Notary Training is eligible for PA CLE. This course is approved by the PA Department of State for the mandatory 3 hours required for the initial and renewal of the Notary Commission in Pennsylvania.

ENROLLED AGENT

The course has been designed to help you learn about various aspects of the Internal Revenue Code, tax preparation/ representation and prepare for the Enrolled Agent Exam. An Enrolled Agent is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels – examination, collection, and appeals – of the Internal Revenue Service. Unlike CPAs and tax attorneys, enrolled agents are tested directly by the IRS, and focus exclusively on tax accounting.

There are no prior educational or professional experience prerequisites for this course Natasha Johnson, EA Please Join us for a FREE Live Online Information session to learn more about the program: Thursday, May 13, 5 - 6:30pm (Must Preregister) Live Online/XSMCE 9004 C01

Part I – Individuals (8 weeks)

Live Online/$779 (includes all text and materials) ATEST 1559 C01 8 Wed, 6/2 - 7/21, 6-9pm Topics Covered: Preliminary Work and Filing Requirements, Income and Assets, Deductions and Credits, Taxation and Advice, Specialized Returns for Individuals

Part II – Businesses (10 weeks)

Live Online/$1,169 (includes all text and materials) ATEST 1560 C01 10 Wed, 7/28 - 9/29, 6-9pm Topics Covered: Business Entities, Partnerships, Corporations, S Corporations, Business Financial Information, Sales, Credits, and SE Tax, Specialized Returns for Businesses

Part III – Representation (4 weeks)

Live Online/$599 (includes all text and materials) ATEST 1561 C01 4 Wed, 10/6 - 10/27, 6-9pm Topics Covered: Practice and Procedures, Representation before the IRS, Specific Types of Representation, Completion of the Filing Process Register for all 3 parts at the same time and pay a total discounted tuition of $2,179 (all texts and materials included).

A savings of over $350.

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SERVSAFE® FOOD SAFETY Manager Certification

In this complete 11-hour ServSafe training course you will be prepared to take the official ServSafe Certification exam which will be administered at the conclusion of the course. ServSafe training designed by food service and safety professionals, meets the requirements of state and federal laws and regulations. Individuals who complete the program and pass the accredited certification exam are recognized as Certified Food Safety Managers. This class is delivered in two 4-hour training sessions. The on-line proctored exam, with review will be administered on the third day. The training session includes the exam and book. Kathy Kausch The training session includes the exam and book.

Newtown Campus/$235/WSERV 0102 C01-C03 FACE-TO-FACE C01/ Tu & Th, 6/1 & 6/3, 9am-1pm Online test 6/8, 9am-12pm C02/ Tu & Th, 7/6 & 7/8, 9am-1pm Online test 7/13, 9am-12pm C03/ Tu & Th, 8/10 & 8/12, 9am-1pm Partial Online test 8/17, 9am-12pm FACE-TO-FACE

Manager Re-Certification (Review and Test) Newtown Campus/$135/WSERV 0103 C01-C03 C01/Tu, 6/8, 9am-12pm C02/Tu, 7/13, 9am-12pm C03/Tu, 8/17, 9am-12pm

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CERTIFICATE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer service is now essential for business and all work organizations. With the increase of technology, human interactions with customers becomes all the more important.

Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set improve productivity, and increase your organization’s success. $145 each/take both for $245

Keys to Customer Service Online/$145/ESMCE 4312 C30 6/7 – 7/2

Extraordinary Customer Service Online/$145/ESMCE 4321 C30 7/6 – 7/30

For detailed descriptions of the courses, visit: www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/online/

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Certificate in Human Resource Management

This suite of courses will teach you the basics of managing the benefits and policies that support an effective staff. What does an employer need to know about anti-discrimination regulations?

What are the key aspects of pay policies? How can employers avoid the traps of the employee selection process? In this suite of courses, you will discover the answers to these and other important questions. This self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that will engage you and structure your learning about human resource management.

For more information on the course and to register visit: www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/online/partners/#mindedge

AVIATION

Private Pilot Ground School

Did you ever dream of flying? Here’s your chance to explore the opportunity to learn what you can do with a Private Pilot license.

Bucks County Community College has collaborated with Infinity Flight Group as our training partner. With a cornerstone of excellence and a focus on safety, Infinity Flight Group is recognized as a world-class operation that places an emphasis on establishing the highest standards across each of its flight training tracks. Infinity Flight boasts the largest and newest fleet of Cessna training aircraft in the northeastern US, and they are prepared to help you apply the ground theory from this class to practical flight experience if you choose.

Please Join us for a FREE Live Online information session to learn more about the course: Wednesday, 6/2, 6-8pm (MUST PREREGISTER) Live Online/WSMCE 9001 C01 Upon course completion, you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to take the FAA’s written exam to become a Private Pilot. Aircraft systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, navigation, weather, flight planning, regulations, and airspace will all be covered.

Must be 15 years old prior to the start of the class.

Instructor: David Needham, CFI, CFII Newtown Campus/$500/WSMCE 9011 C01 10 Wed, 6/9 - 8/11, 6-9 pm

Demand for Pilots

42% of the pilots currently flying for the major airlines in the U.S. will reach their mandatory retirement age of 65 in the next 10 years

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Bookkeeping Certificate Program (Test Prep)

If you are interested in transitioning into a bookkeeper position, own a small business, or are a managerial professional needing to enhance your skillset…then this course is for you!

You will develop an understanding of basic accounting principles and maintaining accurate financial records critical for all business and nonprofit organizations. You will learn to work with general ledger, assets, liabilities, equity accounts, balance sheets, income statements, basic payroll, merchandise inventory, and internal controls and fraud prevention. This program is designed based on the standards established by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). This 45-hour course will prepare you for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation which is offered at Prometric Centers. Natasha Johnson

Bookkeeping Certificate Program (Test Prep) Live Online/WSMCE 9033 C01/$599 (plus $314 book fee) 15 Saturdays, 6/5 - 9/25 (no class 7/3 & 9/4) 9am– 12pm

Text: must purchase on own prior to class American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB.org) Certified Bookkeeper Course Series https://bookstore.aipb.org/catalog/book-series/certifiedbookkeeper-course-series-everything-you-need-study-nationalcb-exam For more information about the Bookkeeping Certificate Program contact Elena.lydon@bucks.edu

Please Join us for a FREE Live Online information session to learn more about the course: Thursday, May 20, 5 - 6:30pm 6-8pm (MUST PREREGISTER) Live Online/WSMCE 9034 C01 Upon completing this program, you will have an understanding of how to: • Apply accounting concepts and the basic tools of financial analysis in identifying and correcting errors • Understand the difference between cash and accrual accounting concepts • Reconcile bank accounts • Prepare payroll transactions, form paying wages to depositing and reporting taxes • Apply accounting concepts to depreciation transactions, including various methods of calculating depreciation for book and tax purposes • Value inventory, record costs, make entries, and report inventory on financial statements.

• Help your company or client use basic internal controls to prevent theft, embezzlement, or check and credit card fraud by employees, customers, or vendors

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FLORAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

FACE-TO-FACE

Bucks is an Educational Partner of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). Currently, we are the only college in PA Partial FACE-TO-FACE offering this program. Floral Design students now have a chance to become a Certified Floral Designer by completing Buck’s comprehensive curriculum.

STEP 1: Successfully complete your Bucks Floral Design Certificate Program

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STEP 2: Pass the final evaluation STEP 3: Complete the AIFD online test ($124) and receive an 80% or better within two weeks of receiving access to the online test. Visit www.aifd.org for industry certification requirements

Basic Floral Design (Core)

You will be introduced to the basics of floral designing - how to care and condition fresh flowers to prolong their life, floral design terminology, and various design trends and techniques. You will learn to arrange in a variety of vases (including but not limited to glassware, plastic, and basket containers) using a wide range of flowers and foliage. No prior experience necessary.

Instructor: Darcie Garcia, AIFD, CFD Note: Students must bring a floral knife, pruning shears, wire cutters, and ribbon scissors to class.

Newtown Campus/$495 (includes: $225 material & $45 book) FLORA 1000 C02 4 Tu & 1 Wed, 6/15-7/14, 6 – 9pm

Intermediate Floral Design (Core Class)

You will be able to advance your knowledge and skills in floral design with this intermediate course. You will have opportunities to design larger arrangements using more complex techniques.

You will learn to use some of the most common design techniques including: mille de fleur, Biedermeier, phoenix, and waterfall designs. Instructor: Ron Mulray, AIFD, CFD Prerequisite: Basic Floral Design Newtown Campus/$450 (includes: $225 material) FLORA 1001.C01 5 Wed, 7/28-8/25, 6:30 – 9:30pm

Advanced Floral Design (Core Class)

You will utilize innovative techniques to create advanced floral designs. Designs created in this class will demonstrate applied knowledge of the elements and principles. Creations will focus on Contemporary, European and Asian Design. You will learn critical thinking skills and how to edit design applications. You will take home the arrangements they create in class.

Shannon Toal, AIFD, CFD Prerequisite: Basic & Intermediate Floral Design Newtown Campus/$450 (includes: $225 material) FLORA 1002 C01 5 Wed, 9/15-10/13, 6 – 9pm

Polish Your Principles & Evaluate the Elements (Elective) How can you balance a floral design with color? What accents can you use to create rhythm? What’s the best way to line up the scale of your design for proper proportion? Take a deep dive into the Principles & Elements of design in this elective where we’ll explore inspirations and practice and refine hands-on floral design applications. Instructor: Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD Newtown Campus/$310 (includes: $160 material) FLORA 1025 C01 2 Sat, 7/31 & 8/7, 9am-1pm

Floral Jewelry (Elective)

Flowers aren’t just great to look at - they’re fun to wear! Join us in learning the mechanics and techniques of creating floral jewelry that can be worn around town or for a special occasion.

Instructor: Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD Newtown Campus/$310 (includes: $160 material) FLORA 1010 C01 2 Sat, 6/12-6/19, 9am – 1pm

Testing for the Test (Elective)

You’ve practiced, refined and studied the principles and elements of design in the world of floral design. Now it’s time to put all of that effort to the “Test”! Join us as we create a mocktest scenario that will prepare you for what you can expect from our upcoming Capstone class, and, what you’ll experience during the national AIFD certification exam. Instructor: Shannon Toal, AIFD, CFD and Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD Newtown Campus/$310 (includes: $160 material) FLORA 1027 C01 Sat, 8/21, 9am – 6pm

Capstone

All students who have completed the required core and elective class hours are invited to take this final step in receiving their Certificate of Completion for the Floral Design Program. Each week you will be evaluated on a design as you would be in a real AIFD test environment. During the final class you will receive your Certificate from Bucks, your completed evaluation and, if possible, recommendation to move on to the CFD exam.

All instructors will teach this class Newtown Campus/$450 (includes: $225 material) FLORA 1005 C01 Tu/Thu, 9/7-9/21, 6 – 9pm

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Only one absence permitted in each class in order to receive a certificate of completion. If class is canceled due to weather, the class will be rescheduled in the same week

FALL 2021 PREVIEW Locomotive: “Career Tracks in the Railroad Industry”

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in the railroad industry or considered a career in the railroad industry? The railroad industry of the 21st century is a growing, fast-paced, technologically advanced industry. Careers in this field include engineers, conductors, dispatchers, track workers, signal maintainers, ticket agents, technology experts, and others. You will learn about each of these roles from working professionals in the railroad industry – what the jobs are like, the advantages of working in each position, what type of preparation is required, and the salary ranges and benefits associated with each job.

Please join us for a FREE Live Online information session to learn more about the course: Tuesday, 9/21, 6-8pm (MUST PREREGISTER) Live Online/XTMCO 1151 C01

Locomotive Engineer & Conductor Basic Training Program

The Transportation Industry has had a great resurgence and is one of the fastest growing industries in the country today. The highly skilled crafts of Locomotive Engineer and Conductor are in great demand. Whether you are looking for a good salary, job security or a challenging career, the Transportation Industry in the local area and beyond has numerous employment opportunities available.

This class will be offered in the fall starting Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Visit website for details: www.bucks.edu/industrialmanufacturing/metalfab/loco-eng

Project Management

This course will assist you in augmenting the skills necessary to remain competitive in the project management field and provides an in-depth review of project management principles aligning with the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Book of Knowledge - Sixth Edition (PMBOK®).

When you complete this course, you will have a good foundation in the many aspects of the project management life cycle. This certification recognizes your project management knowledge, skills and abilities and demonstrate your project management expertise and professional experience.

This course is designed for managers new to, or just starting in, the project management area, business unit managers, sales force, and marketing & business analysts. Length: 35 hours Instructor: James Deiner Please join us for a Live Online information session to learn more about the course: Wednesday, 9/22, 6-8pm (MUST PREREGISTER) Live Online/XSMCE 9002 C01 This class is being offered in Fall 2021 starting Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Visit Website for more details: www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/pro-dev/workplace/proj-mgmt

The Archaeological Technician Training Program: Part I

FACE-TO-FACE

Are you adventurous, curious and interested in understanding the past?

Begin your Archaeology Career at Bucks! The Archaeological Partial Technician Training Program is designed to offer you training FACE-TO-FACE in the basic practical and theoretical elements of archaeology.

Nurture your passion for the past, whether in the classroom, lab, or field, this program provides you with a strong foundation for a career in field archaeology. A major asset to our program is right in your own backyard – The rich history of Bucks County.

LabCounty Portion You will receive a certificate of completion from Bucks FACE-TO-FACE Community College at the conclusion of the class.

Instructor: Matt Bielecki, MA Anthropology & Archaeology For more information about the Archaeology Technician Training Program contact donna.kirn@bucks.edu or Visit website for details: www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/pro-dev/browsebyindustry/archaeology

Child Development Associate Certificate

This 120-hour program can be articulated to six college credits for the following two 3-credit courses upon completion of the CDA Credential and matriculation at Bucks County Community College in the Early Childhood Education Program, if student work is deemed appropriate by our Prior Learning Assessment Department.

EDUC 105 Foundations for Early Learning (PreK-4) EDUC 120 Early Learning and Development I

Introduction into CDA Credential – FREE Session

The Early Childhood Education Credential prepares you to become a successful educator of our children during their most important formative years. You will learn the benefits of earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, identify the qualities needed to be a successful candidate, understand the history, review the 6 Competency Standards, learn the CDANAEYC Connection, know the components of the Professional Resource Binder and earn 3 hours toward your CDA Credential.

Please join us for a FREE Live Online information session to learn more about the course: Wednesday, September 1, 6-9pm (MUST PREREGISTER) Live Online/WSMCE 3260 C01 Attending the information session counts for 3 hours toward Credential.

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FALL 2021 PREVIEW The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Brigitte Hix, M.A. PQAS Certified Child Development Associate • Each module will begin on the 15th of each month – September through February • Each module provides 20 Professional Development clock hours • Professional Development hours earned never expire • Completion of all six modules satisfies the required 120 clock hours of professional Early Childhood Education required to receive your CDA Child Development Associate Credential • Upon completion of all six modules you will have access to Webinars “Preparing Your Professional Portfolio” and “Apply for the CDA Credentialing Process” The Child Development Associate Credential focuses on 6 Competency Goals and 13 Functional Areas which encompasses 8 Subject Areas.

Visit our website for details: bucks.edu/businesscareer/pro-dev/ browsebyindustry/child-dev-associate.

For information about the CDA Assessment, please go to the website for the Council for Professional Recognition at https:// www.cdacouncil.org.

CDA Renewal

Teachers, if you wish to renew your CDA Credential you must receive a minimum of 4.5 CEUs or 45 additional hours of coursework in early childhood education. This must be completed within three years of receiving your initial Credential, and every five years thereafter. For further information, please check the Council for Professional Recognition’s website at www.cdacouncil.org.

Pennsylvania (SAPC) School-age Professional Credential

This 120-hour program can be articulated to six college credits for the following two 3-credit courses upon completion of the SAPC and matriculation at Bucks County Community College toward the Early Childhood Education: Pre-K to Grade Four Associate Degree. (If student work is deemed appropriate by our Prior Learning Assessment Department.

EDUC 105 Foundations for Early Learning (PreK-4) EDUC 130 Early Learning and Development II Please join us for a FREE Live Online information session to learn more about the course and the credentialing process, Thursday, September 23, 6-9pm (MUST PREREGISTER) Live Online/WSMCE 3261 C01 Attending the information session counts for 3 hours of professional development toward earning the Credential.

The School Age Professional Credential prepares you to become a successful educator and provide quality services for children and families. You will learn the benefits of earning your School Age Professional Credential and identify the qualities needed to be a successful candidate, understand the history, review the 6 Competency Standards, learn the CDA-NAEYC Connection, know the components of the Professional Resource Binder and the credentialing process and earn 3 hours toward your School Age Professional (SAPC) Credential.

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Pennsylvania School-age Professional Credential Brigitte Hix, M.A. PQAS Certified The SAC Credential is broken into 6 individual modules: • Each module will begin on the 15th of each month – September through February • Completion of all six modules satisfies the required 120 clock hours of professional Early Childhood Education required to receive your School Age Professional Credential • Each module provides 20 Professional Development clock hours • Professional Development hours earned never expire • Completion of all six modules satisfies the required 120 clock hours of professional Early Childhood Education required to receive your School Age Professional Credential • Upon completion of all six modules you will have access to Webinars “Preparing Your Professional Portfolio” • Each Module can be taken individually and in any sequence The School Age Professional Credential focuses on 6 Competency Goals and 13 Functional Areas Visit our website for details: bucks.edu/businesscareer/pro-dev/browsebyindustry/sapc For information about the SAPC Assessment, please go to the PA Keys website at www.pakeys.org.

Nonprofit Management Certificate

In Partnering with The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University, Bucks County Community College is offering a Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Founded in 1981, The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University’s School of Business has educated more than 30,000 staff and board members and completed nearly 2,000 capacity-building consulting projects. Working with nonprofits of virtually every size and mission, it provides professional development, leadership advancement for board and staff, consulting services, on-site group education, jobs website, executive transition services, interim executives, peer support, and an information and referral network.

Completion of this non-credit series of classes will result in a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from La Salle’s Nonprofit Center, a valuable credential for any nonprofit professional. Each of the classes can also be taken individually.

You must complete all 10 classes to receive a certificate.

Visit our website for details: bucks.edu/businesscareer/pro-dev/browsebyindustry/ nonprofitmanagement

ONLINE LEARNING

U GOT CLASS

We offer a variety of programs in this flexible and convenient learning format. Join the fast-growing number of students who are taking advantage of online classes. Gain new skills to help advance your career by completing a certificate program or learn a new skill.

Online Learning provides a convenient, standardized and economical approach for students to learn. Students attend class from anywhere - in the office, at home, at school, or on the road, and study at a pace that’s right for them.

Bucks partners with the best online providers so that we can bring you the best programs! Our online partners include: MindEdge, Ed2go, LERN (ugotclass) and Construction Experts.

For a complete listing of all online classes, visit www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/online/

For information and course descriptions, go to LERN.org/ ugotclass. To register for LERN classes, call 215-968-8409. All LERN classes are held online. For a complete list of classes or to register visit: www.bucks.edu/bucks-online

MindEdge Professional Certificates

ED2GO

• The right certificate can mean 5%-10% increase to starting salaries.

• Earn an initial certification and keep yours current with CEU, CPE, HCI, SHRM, CFRE, and PDU credits.

• MindEdge courses deliver high levels of learner engagement resulting in learning that lasts.

• MindEdge courses are effective, meet learning objectives, and easy to use.

MindEdge Courses • Human Resource Management • Sustainability Management • Creativity and Innovation • International Trade • Marketing For more information on the course and to register visit: www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/online/partners/#mindedge

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Certificate in Data Analysis Certificate in Workplace Communication Business Coaching Certificate Certificate in Sales Certificate in Leadership Development Certificate in Learning Styles Managing Social Media Platforms Certificate Workplace Conflict Solutions Certificate Spanish for Medical Professionals ACT 48

Approved

For more information on how to register and a complete list of ed2go classes, visit our website: www.ed2go.com/bucks A new section begins each month: • May 12 • August 18 • June 16 • September 15 • July 13 Classes are 6 Weeks Long The categories include, but are not limited to: • Accounting & Finance • Business • College Readiness • Computer Applications • Design & Composition • Healthcare & Medical • Language & Arts • Personal Development • Teaching & Education • Technology • Writing & Publishing

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Construction Certificates

Bucks, in partnership with Construction Experts, Inc., offers several online construction certificates.

Construction Experts classes are organized into a number of certificate programs to help students achieve their educational and career goals. Certificate Programs include: • • • • • •

Construction Estimating Construction Practices Construction Project Management Construction Supervision Emphasis in Building Construction Supervision Emphasis in Civil Sitework Civil Sitework Construction

For complete listing of certificates and descriptions, visit constructionclasses.com/online/about-construction-experts-inc/ No entrance exams are required. Course times are scheduled year-round to be compatible with your work commitments. Each course meets online for ten weeks. Discussions using an online bulletin board afford the opportunity to examine everyday construction challenges shared by others in the construction industry. All certificates should be completed within two years of starting the program.

Construction Expert Courses For complete listing of certificates and descriptions, visit constructionclasses.com/online/about-constructionexperts-inc/ Summer Session Dates: June 28 – September 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Construction – Start Anytime Self- Paced Introduction to Concrete – Start Anytime Self- Paced Introduction to Construction Estimating - Start Anytime Essential Construction Math - Start Anytime Construction Blueprint Reading Estimating and Bidding 1 Estimating and Bidding 2 Construction Materials and Processes Construction Equipment and Methods Estimating Civil and Sitework Construction Oral and Written Communications Contract Documents and Construction Law Planning and Scheduling Building Green Buildings

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MICROSOFT TRAINING Excel Basics

$225/WCOAP 1580 Online: Tu, 6/1-6/22, 6-9pm

Excel Intermediate

$225/WCOAP 1581 Online: Tu, 6/29-7/20, 6-9pm

Excel Advanced

$225/WCOAP 1582 Online: Tu, 7/27-8/17, 6-9pm

Data Analysis using Excel Pivot Tables $95/WCOAP 1596 Online: Tu, 8/24, 5:30-9:30pm

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AutoCAD Essentials

$495/WCOAP 6064 Online: Tu, Th, 6/1-6/29, 5:30-9:30pm

SolidWorks

$495/WCOAP 6071 Online: Tu, Th, 5/4-6/1,5:30-9:30pm

Revit Architecture Basics

$495/WCOAP 6068 Online: Tu, Th, 7/6-8/3 5:30-9:30pm

AutoCAD for Interior Design

$495/WCOAP 6073 Online: Tu, Th, 8/10-9/7, 5:30-9:30pm

CYBERSECURITY

ADOBE COURSES

Look for a classes in the fall.

Adobe Illustrator CC

QUICKBOOKS Intuit QuickBooks

$395/WCOAP 1615 Online: Tu & Th, 7/5-7/29, 6-9pm

$225 /WCOAP 6045 Online: Tu & Th, 6/1-6/17, 6-9pm

Adobe Photoshop CC

$225/WCOAP 6044 Online: Tu & Th, 6/22-7/8, 6-9pm

Adobe InDesign CC Level 1

CISCO NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

$220 (includes text)/WCOAP 6536 Online: Tu & Th, 7/13-7/20, 6-9pm

CCNAV7: Introduction To Networks

$220 (includes text)/WCOAP 6537 Online: Tu & Th, 7/22-7/29, 6-9pm

$995/WITAC 1055 Online: M & W, 6/7-8/9, 5:30-9:30pm

Adobe InDesign CC Level 2

SERVER ADMINISTRATION

DESKTOP SUPPORT

Look for classes in the fall.

CompTIA Linux+ Certification Training

FULL STACK DEVELOPER

$995/WITAC 2600 Online: M & W, 6/1-7/29, 5:30-9:30pm

CompTIA Networking+ Certification Training $995/WITAC 1005 Online: Tu & Th, 7/13-9/9, 5:30-9:30pm

FRONT END

Introduction to CSS3 & HTML5 $105/ECOAP 0261 Classes start each month.

Intermediate to CSS3 & HTML5 $105/ECOAP 0255 Classes start each month.

Advanced to CSS3 & HTML5 $105/ECOAP 0260 Classes start each month.

Introduction to JavaScript $105/ECOSY 0021 Classes start every month

Responsive Web Design $105/ECOSY 0017 Classes start each month

Introduction to jQuery $119/ECOSY 0051 Class start each month

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BACK END

HEALTH SCIENCES

Introduction to C# Programming

The Summer 2021 semester will continue to offer classes remotely. Students that registered in a course that has a required hands on component will be granted limited access to the college for practice and skills to complete the program.

Online/$105/ECOAP 0285 Classes start each month

Intermediate C# Programming

Introduction to JAVA Programming

For more information regarding noncredit healthcare certificate programs contact Dr. Janet Baker Janet.baker@bucks.edu 215 968 8324 or 215 968 8353, option 1, or www.bucks.edu/healthsciences

Introduction to JAVA Programming

Certified End of Life Specialist Online Course (CEOLS) (30 hrs.)

Online/$105/ECOAP 0297 Classes start each month $105/ECOSY 0020 Classes start each month $105/ECOSY 0022 Classes start each month

Introduction to Python Programming Online/$105/ECOSY 0048 Classes start each month

Introduction to PHP and MySQL Online/$105/ECOSY 0040 Classes start each month

DATABASE DEVELOPMENT Look for a classes in the fall.

This immersive online course offers an opportunity to reframe the experience of death from one of fear and sadness, to meaning and connection. Students will learn to cultivate a high level of compassion and empathy, and to eliminate factors that may obstruct the delivery of high quality care and companionship to whomever they serve. Suitable for personal caregivers, and those seeking to work in healthcare or senior markets in any capacity.

Patty Burgess, CEOLS, Grief Recovery Specialist, Hospice Volunteer, Volunteer Trainer, and End of Life Educator, Author, Speaker Online: $497/ WHPAH 0074 W22/ Register anytime between May 17 to August 27, 2021. Course MUST be completed by August 27, 2021. For more information on course and modules, please visit bucks.edu/endoflife

Physical Therapy Aide Hybrid Program (50 hrs.)

This 50 hour Physical Therapy Aide Hybrid Program enables you to master all the skills you need to begin a career as a physical therapy aide. You will learn about what physical therapy entails, identify the responsibilities of a PT aide, and develop a working knowledge of applied anatomy, pathology, biomechanics and medical terminology. You will learn about range of motion, exercise, stretching, posture, transfers, modalities and vital signs. Special topics include total hip replacement, supporting amputees, traumatic brain injury and stroke.

As a Physical Therapy Aide you will assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. This program will prepare you to pursue an entry-level position as a PT Aide in a variety of environments from healthcare facility, nursing home, hospital, sports rehabilitation center, to orthopedic clinics.

Dr. Tate Rice, DPT, MBA, BA Online Hybrid/WHPAH 0278 W22 /$1,405 (plus textbook) Newtown Campus (Practice and Skills): 7 Mon, 6/7, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 5pm-9 pm All other class work completed online

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Textbook: Dutton’s Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills; Author: Dutton, Edition 1, Copyright: 2014 ISBN: 9780071772433

Pharmacy Technician Comprehensive (75 hrs.) (Live Online)

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program at Bucks County Community College is a comprehensive, 75 hour didactic course.

It will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, and community pharmacies, working under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist. Upon successful completion you will be prepared to take the national certification exam by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The exam fee is not included in this course. For more information, go to www.PTCB.org. Susan Kane, R.Ph Live Online Classroom /WHPAH 0273 WB3/ $2,205 (plus textbooks); 13 Tues & 12 Thurs, 6/1- 8/24, 6:30 – 9:30 pm Newtown Campus (Practice and Skills) dates will be announced Textbooks: The Pharmacy Technician 7th Edition 2020, by Perspective Press; ISBN: 9781640431386, 1640431381 Pharmacy Calculations 6th Edition 2020, by Mary F. Powers & Janet B. Wakelin; ISBN-13: 978-161731879; ISBN-10: 1617318973

EKG Technician Hybrid Program (73 hrs.)

This 73 hour hybrid EKG Technician Certification prepares you to function as EKG Technicians in doctor’s offices, hospitals, and clinics. Upon successful completion of the course you will be eligible to take the National Health Career Association (NHA) Exam for EKG Technicians. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography, and echocardiography.

Additionally, you will practice with equipment and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12 lead placement and other clinical practices. This course prepares you for the National Healthcare Association (NHA) CET examination. The exam fee is not included in this course Michele Orzehoski, MSN, RN Online Hybrid/WHPAH 0247 W22/$1499 (plus textbooks and NHA exam); 12 Mon, 6/7-8/23, 6–9 pm Newtown Campus (Practice and Skills) dates will be announced NHA certification exam TBA Textbook: Fourth Ed. of EKG Plain and Simple Plus NEW My Health Professions Lab ISBN-13: 978-0134627243 or ISBN-10: 0134627245

To locate books for Allied Health classes go to the bookstore site: bucks.edu/life/bookstore

Nurse Aide Training Program (120 hrs) – The Nurse Aide Training Program is an intensive course consisting of classroom instruction, skills laboratory experience, and hands-on training at the clinical site. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Competency Exam and enroll in the Nurse Aide Registry for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This is great program for those who are considering a pathway into healthcare or who are caretakers of a family member or loved one. Class size is small and is limited to 10 students. Nurse Aide training is eligible for 100% tuition reimbursement.

For more information regarding the Nurse Aide program, contact karen.souvigney@bucks.edu, 215-968-8353 or nurseaide@bucks.edu. For the most up-to-date course schedule, visit bucks.edu/nurseaide.

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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING 2 YEAR CERTIFICATION COURSES CPR & First Aid courses can be set up on- site at your company location, or at one of the Bucks County Community College’s campus locations. To register or find out more information call: Dr. Janet Baker 215 968 8324 janet.baker@bucks.edu or 215 968 8353, option 1 CPR for Healthcare Providers & Community Certification and Recertification

(Upon registration, students will receive an AHA course code to complete the didactic portion of the CPR class online.

After completing the online portion, you can attend the session you registered for practice and skills. The practice and skills session will be conducted at the Newtown Campus on the following dates. Students must bring proof of the online completion certificate.)

This course includes Adult, Child, Infant CPR and AED training.

It is intended for all Healthcare professionals, nurses, doctors, dentists, therapists, chiropractors, paramedics, EMTs and lifeguards. Dr. Janet Baker Online (Classroom Theory) Newtown Campus (Practice and skill-testing) $95 (includes book & eCard) PHPAH 0003 W20-W26 W25 Sat, 6/12, 9 am-12 pm W26 Sat, 6/26, 9 am–12 pm W20/ Tues, 7/6, 6-9 pm W21/ Mon, 7/19, 6-9 pm W22/Wed, 8/4, 6-9 pm W23 Thurs, 8/19, 6-9 pm

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CPR Recertification for Healthcare Providers & Community

(Upon registration, students will receive an AHA course code to complete the didactic portion of the CPR class online.

After completing the online portion, you can attend the session you registered for practice and skills. The practice and skills session will be conducted at the Newtown Campus on the following dates. Students must bring proof of the online completion certificate.)

This course includes Adult, Child, Infant CPR and AED training.

It is a recertification class for healthcare professionals and community members that are current within their 2 year certification cards. Dr. Janet Baker Online (Classroom Theory) Newtown Campus (Practice & Skills) $75 (includes eCard) PHPAH 0004 W20-W26 W25/ Thurs, 6/3, 6-9 pm W26/Wed, 6/16, 6-9 pm W20/Mon, 7/12, 6-9 pm W21/Tues, 7/27, 6-9 pm W22/Wed, 8/11, 6-9 pm W23/Mon, 8/23, 6-9 pm

Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid

Heartsaver Pediatric CPR & First Aid

This course is intended for anyone wanting to learn CPR and First Aid or any professionals who may be required to be certified for schools or the workplace. This course includes CPR/AED & First Aid training. Dr. Janet Baker

This course is intended for parents, grandparents, teachers, day care workers, nannies, and babysitters. This course includes CPR/AED & First Aid specifically for children and infants.

Dr. Janet Baker

Online (Classroom Theory) Newtown Campus (Practice & Skills)

Online (Classroom Theory) Newtown Campus (Practice & Skills)

$95 (includes book and eCard)

$95 (includes book & eCard)

PHPAH 0002 W21 Sat, 6/5, 9 am-12 pm

PHPAH 0014 W21/Sat, 6/19, 9 am-12 pm

(Upon registration, students will receive a course code to complete the didactic portion of the CPR class online. After completing the online portion, you can attend the session you registered for practice and skills. The practice and skills session will be conducted at the Newtown Campus on the following dates. Students must bring proof of the online completion certificate.)

(Upon registration, students will receive a course code to complete the didactic portion of the CPR class online. After completing the online portion, you can attend the session you registered for practice and skills. The practice and skills session will be conducted at the Newtown Campus on the following dates. Students must bring proof of the online completion certificate.)

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KIODN S CAMPUS

2021

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PS M A C N O S R E P IN

Check out some of our camps: • STEAM • Golf • Disney Themed

• Art • Science • Minecraft

• Lego • Musical Theater And much more…

Visit our website for more details:

www.bucks.edu/kidsoncampus

What we’re doing this semester Mostly Remote & Online Most courses will be held remotely or online. Students will be allowed on campus for courses that have a required hands-on component. Students enrolled in designated hands-on courses will be granted access to campus.

Hands-On Classes Students with hands-on classes will be directed to leave campus once their class has finished. These classes include portions of Locomotive Engineer and Conductor Training and portions of The Archaeological Technician Training Program. All of the Floral Design Certificate Courses and ServSafe courses will be held face-to-face on campus.

Social Distancing Everyone on campus must maintain a distance of at least 6ft.

There will be no events or group gatherings and as a result.

The cafeteria will remain closed and students are not to gather before or after class.

Increased Sanitization Deep cleaning and sanitization will occur frequently and thoroughly throughout campus. In addition, we strongly encourage students to wash their hands frequently and make use of the plentiful hand sanitizing stations that will be set up.

Face Coverings In addition to increased sanitization and social distancing measures, our campus will require face coverings at all times.

If you do not have a CDC-approved face covering to use while on campus, one will be provided to you by Bucks.

Screening Any person who feels unwell should not come to campus.

Any person diagnosed with COVID-19 or with confirmed exposure to the virus should stay home and inform their instructor by email to facilitate contact tracing. bucks.edu/coned