Workforce Training & Development - Short Term Training – Summer 2013 Please check the website at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/wtd for the most up to date schedule, fees, and additional class offerings. The following classes offered through Workforce Training and Development on pages 22 - 23 are non-credit and do not apply to certificates or degrees.
Introduction to SolidWorks
This 45-hour course introduces the student to the use of CAD for construction of basic shapes and multiview drawings. It is a project oriented course introducing the student to graphic design using SolidWorks. SolidWorks is a three dimensional solid modeling program used to produce computer design models. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, CNC machining experience helpful.
Pharmacy Technician TrainingHospital
This 30-hour class will prepare you to test for the national certification in a growth industry. The course outline includes duties of a hospital pharmacy technician, hands-on training in pharmacy calculations, conversions and measurement, dosages, reconstitution and compounding. Introduction to the Pyxis automated delivery system and a job shadowing experience at Lakeland Hospital is included. A strong background in math and some knowledge of chemistry is recommended. Both Retail and Hospital Pharmacy Technician classes are needed for completion of the program and ability to sit for certification exam. In order to be eligible to register for this class, students must complete the following prerequisites: • Short Term Training Course (Silver WorkKeys scores needed) • Clear Criminal Background Check • Negative Drug Screen
OSHA 10 General Industry Safety
This course discusses safety rules applied to industry by covering OSHA standards and guidelines delivered by an OSHA-authorized trainer. This class is intended for entry level workers. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights, and contribute to our nation’s productivity.
Patient Registrar Program
This career requires confidentiality, accuracy, flexibility and adaptability. You will also earn a nationally recognized healthcare credential through the NHA. The course outline includes duties of a patient registrar, data entry and keyboarding, medical terminology, stress management, communications and interpersonal skills. Please note that employability typically requires a successful background check, negative drug screen, fingerprinting, and the ability to type 40 WPM with a 97% accuracy rate. Prerequisites for this course include: • Keyboarding skills at 35 WPM with 95% accuracy • Short Term Training Preparation Course • *Typing Test available at M-TECSM at Lake Michigan College, call (269) 926-6832 to schedule your appointment.
Please check the website at www.lakemichigancollege.edu\wtd for the most up to date schedule, fees, and additional class offerings.
Retail Customer Service Program
This 42-hour program will cover skills necessary to be successful in customer service positions particularly in the retail sector. Training will include giving clear communication, giving appropriate feedback, listening actively, practicing computation, critical thinking and problem solving. A student in this program should be interested in serving the needs of others and have a willingness to put their needs aside for the customer. The course will include group activities, written assignments, group discussions, reading assignments, and self-assessments. The National Retail Federation’s Customer Service Certification will be awarded upon passing the final exam. Prerequisite for this course is the Short Term Training Preparation Course and attaining a Bronze level WorkKeys.
Pharmacy Technician TrainingRetail
This 30-hour class will prepare you to test for the national certification in a growth industry. The course outline includes duties of a retail pharmacy technician, HIPAA and privacy laws, the top 200 prescribed drugs, insurances and billing, customer service, hands-on training in pharmacy math, dosages, conversions and measurement. A job shadowing experience in a retail pharmacy is included. A strong background in math and some knowledge of chemistry is recommended. Both Retail and Hospital Pharmacy Technician classes are needed for completion of the program and ability to sit for certification exam. In order to be eligible to register for this class, students must complete the following prerequisites: • Short Term Training Course (Silver WorkKeys scores needed) • Clear Criminal Background Check • Negative Drug Screen
Short Term Training Preparation Course
The Short Term Training Preparation Course is designed to help the student obtain all pertinent paperwork prior to entry into the Energy Industries Fundamentals, Certified Nurse Aide, Hospitality Training, Retail Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Pharmacy Technician, Electronic Health Records, and Patient Registrar programs. Students will complete an online assessment of their skill inventory, complete and obtain at least a BRONZE level in the Workkeys assessment, prepare cover letters and resumes for gainful employment, practice interviewing techniques, and complete an online Patient/ Customer Satisfaction course. This course is designed to be completed prior to your specific training start date. This class is self- paced, it is up to the student to decide how long it will take he/she to get through it, please plan accordingly.
Welding Basics Academy
This introductory course will cover the processes commonly known as ‘MIG’ welding GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) ‘TIG’ welding GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and as ‘stick’ welding SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding). Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic understanding of the processes, read some simple welding symbols, and have an understanding of written welding procedures. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, CNC machining experience helpful.
Welding Basics- MIG/TIG
This 40-hour Welding course considers various gas metal arc welding (MIG) processes, including solid wire, and flux-core with emphasis on metal inert gas welding, as well as providing extensive experience in gas tungsten arc welding (TIG). Students will demonstrate techniques of welding in MIG and TIG, in all positions, using various gauges of metal. Students will demonstrate their welding ability by doing a butt weld in the flat position using materials provided by the instructor. The project must then pass AWS visual inspection. Students will need to bring safety glasses, jeans with no holes or frays, steel toe leather high top work boots, and welding helmet. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, CNC machining experience helpful.
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