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  JOB SKILL TRAINING:
     Home PC-Mac Computer Networking, Upgrade, and Repair
     Microsoft Access 2007
     Microsoft Exel 2007
     Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
     Microsoft Word 2007
     Office Skills Computer Class - Office Skills
     Green Gardener Continuing Education ( English and Spanish)
  HEALTH PROGRAMS:
     Acute Care
     Home Health Aide
     Medical Termi
     Restorative Care
     Medical Coding
     Clinical Medical Assistant Program (CMA I)
     Pharmacy Technician Training Program I
     Certified Nurse Assistant I (CNA)
  JOB SKILL TRAINING:
     Introduction to Computers, Email and the Internet
     Introduction to Digital Photography (Combines previous I and II classes)
  
     Spanish for School Administrators, Teachers, and Support Staff
 
Job Skill Training
 
   Home PC-Mac Computer Networking, Upgrade, and RepairTell a Friend!
 
      Add or replace printers, software, scanners, CD/DVD Drives, memory, etc. Learn virus, spyware detection and removal, file/data transfer from one computer to another. Network your home, file and printer sharing and go wireless. Learn to maintain your computer system.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     01/12/2010 - 03/04/2010  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Green Valley Center, Room 9, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Wales  80.00  80.00  Add to Cart
     01/16/2010 - 03/06/2010  Sa  9:00 A - 12:00 P  Green Valley Center, Room 9, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Wales  80.00  80.00  Add to Cart
     03/09/2010 - 05/04/2010  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Green Valley Center, Room 9, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Wales  80.00  80.00  Add to Cart
     03/13/2010 - 05/08/2010  Sa  9:00 A - 12:00 P  Green Valley Center, Room 9, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Wales  80.00  80.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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   Microsoft Access 2007Tell a Friend!
 
      Microsoft Office Access 2007 helps you track and report information with ease. Get started quickly with prebuilt applications that you can modify or adapt to changing business needs. Create and edit detailed reports that display sorted, filtered, and grouped information in a way that helps you make sense of the data.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     05/03/2010 - 05/26/2010  M W  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Green Valley Center, (room 2) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Carroll  50.00  50.00  Add to Cart
     05/03/2010 - 05/26/2010  M W  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Green Valley Center, (room 2) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Carroll  50.00  50.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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   Microsoft Exel 2007Tell a Friend!
 
      Learn all the basics regarding spreadsheet management, design, layout, formulas and practical applications for work and home.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/01/2010 - 03/24/2010  M W  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Green Valley Center, (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Carroll  50.00  50.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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   Microsoft PowerPoint 2007Tell a Friend!
 
      The latest Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 helps anyone to create professional-looking presentations. Learn the new ribbon interface and other changes.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/09/2010 - 04/28/2010  M W  6:00 - 9:00 pm  Green Valley Center, (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Carroll  50.00  50.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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   Microsoft Word 2007Tell a Friend!
 
      The latest Microsoft Word 2007 helps anyone to create professional-looking content more quickly than ever before. Learn from the basics to create and share great-looking documents by combining a comprehensive set of writing tools with easy-to-use interfaces.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     01/25/2010 - 02/24/2010  M W  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Green Valley Center, (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Carroll  50.00  50.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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   Office Skills Computer ClassTell a Friend!
 
      Even if you have never used a computer we can teach you word processing, email, the Internet, spreadsheets, manage databases, make sales presentations, accounting and bookkeeping, even web design, keyboarding, business English and math skills, 10-key calculator and filing.Learn the full Microsoft Office Suite on computers running the latest Windows XP professional operating system. Learn web design using Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop Elements and learn to keep a company¿s books using QuickBooks Pro. Work at your own pace while we supply the textbooks and experienced instructor.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
   TBD  01/06/2010 - 06/04/2010  M T W R F  9:30 A - 12:30 P  Green Valley Center, (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Carroll/Files  150.00  150.00  Add to Cart
   TBD  01/06/2010 - 06/04/2010  T R  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Green Valley Center, (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Carroll  75.00  75.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: With this course you can earn a Career Ladders Computer Proficiency Certificate. Earn an achievement certificate in computer productivity!
 
 

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   Green Gardener Continuing Education ( English and Spanish)Tell a Friend!
 
      This 9-week series covers all aspects of ecological landscaping, including soil health, plant selection, efficient irrigation systems, pruning, and pest management. This class is suitable for landscape industry employees seeking Green Gardener certification.



Certificación para el Jardinero Verde (Inglés y Español)
Este curso de 9 semanas provee entrenamiento vocacional en la jardinería ecológica, incluyendo la salud del suelo, la selección de plantas que conservan agua, los sistemas eficientes de riego, la poda natural, y el manejo integrado de plagas. Este curso es para empleados de negocios de jardinería y jardineros auto-empleados buscando certificación profesional, y jardineros de casa.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     02/03/2010 - 03/31/2010  6:00 P - 9:00 P  University Cooperative Extension, 1432 Freedom Bldv. Watsonville  Dildine  100.00  100.00  Add to Cart
 
 
Health Programs
 
   Acute CareTell a Friend!
 
      Prior state certification as a CNA is required, plus a copy of TB test, MMR immunization or blood titer test. We recommend students get the Hepatitis B vaccination from their MD before beginning clinical. Clinical is held at Watsonville Hospital. Students must pass a basic reading assessment test before registering. Upon successful completion of 56 hours of combined theory, lab skills and supervised clinical acute care experience, students earn a Certificate of Competency. Instruction includes CPR Certification. CEU credit available.
 
   Prerequisites: Students must pass a basic reading assessment test before registering.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     02/23/2010 - 03/23/2010  T W  1:30 P - 7:30 A  Green Valley Center (Room 6), 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Staff  100.00  100.00  n/a
 
 

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   Home Health AideTell a Friend!
 
      This 6 day program is an add-on for licensed CNAs to learn the skills needed to care for people in their homes. This provides further training for the CNA student in the assisted living care environment. Students must have current nursing assistant state license, First Aid and CPR. Current TB test is mandatory and MMR immunization or blood titer test is recommended. Training will be at Monsbey College and a local residential care home will be arranged with a state approved nursing instructor. Fees paid to Monsbey College, Finger Printing, Insurance, reference book, study materials included.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/06/2010 - 03/02/2010  Su Sa  -   Monsbey College, Suite B 6 Hanger Way, Watsonville  Staff  550.00  550.00  n/a
 
 

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   Medical TermiTell a Friend!
 
      Learn medical terminology: definitions of medical terms, vocabulary and word parts, pronunciation and body systems. Knowledge of Medical Terminology is required for the Medical Coding class.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     02/01/2010 - 04/15/2010  M R  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Green Valley Center, SELPA Conference Room, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Staff  175.00  175.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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   Restorative CareTell a Friend!
 
      This class provides training to enable CNAs to collaborate with the therapist to promote proactive approaches to maximize the daily restorative care process.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/30/2010 - 03/31/2010  T W  1:30 P - 7:30 P  Green Valley Center (Room 6), 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Staff  40.00  40.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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   Medical CodingTell a Friend!
 
      Medical Coding is the process that translates diagnoses and procedures into ICD-9 and CPT codes to enable the Billing Office to generate a bill. This class covers coding in a doctors office and in a hospital, both inpatient and outpatient. Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is required and an assessment will be offered at the orientation on Jan 12.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     01/19/2010 - 06/02/2010  T W  6:00 P - 9:00 P      350.00  350.00  n/a
 
   Notes: Medical Coding Mandatory Orientation:This orientation introduces interested students to the instructor, program, and books. Learn what is involved in the course and take a Medical Terminology assessment. Please bring cash or check if you would like to register for Medical Terminology or Medical Coding at this time.
 
 

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   Clinical Medical Assistant Program (CMA I)Tell a Friend!
 
      Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education, in collaboration with Monsbey College and local healthcare facilities, is offering a 2-5 months CMA training program. The back office medical assistants primary role is to assist the doctor in providing patient care. CMA duties include assisting the doctor with clinical procedures such as minor surgeries, performing simple laboratory tests and administering medications. Participants will be qualified to apply for certification by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants. There are 130 hours of classroom instruction plus 160 hours of coordinated externship. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and be job-ready on completion of the course. The class will be held at Monsbey College. Register at Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     03/01/2010  M T W R  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Monsbey College, Suite B 6 Hanger Way, Watsonville    n/a
 
 

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   Pharmacy Technician Training Program ITell a Friend!
 
      Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education, in collaboration with Monsbey College, is offering a 3 to 5 month Pharmacy Technician training program. This course is designed to prepare the participant for eligibility to become a Pharmacy Technician. You will learn to assist the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing , as well as collect payments and coordinate billing. In addition, participants will be qualified to apply for certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and will meet the training requirements of the State Board of Pharmacy. There are 180 hours of classroom instruction plus a 120 hours of coordinated externship. The class will be held at Monsbey College. Register at Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
     01/25/2010  M T W R  6:00 P - 9:00 P  Monsbey College, Suite B 6 Hanger Way, Watsonville    n/a
 
 

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   Certified Nurse Assistant I (CNA)Tell a Friend!
 
      All students attend classroom instruction on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Green Valley Center, 294 Green Valley Road, Room 6 For the first two Weeks. Starting the third week, students will attend class instruction on Mondays and attend clinical on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Country Villa Nursing Rehabilitation Center. If two sections are enrolled, the second section will have clinical rotation on Thursdays and Fridays.
 
   Prerequisites: Assessment Tests, Mandatory Orientation
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
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   Notes: Certified Nurse Assistant I (CNA): The nursing assistant program trains the student to work as a state certified Nursing assistant for a skilled nursing facility.

Assessment Tests: Students interested in taking Certified Nurse Assistant I, must pass a basic reading and math assessment test and attend the mandatory orientation.

Mandatory Certified Nurse Assistant I (CNA) Orientation for Spring 2010: Class introduces interested students to the instructors, pr
 
 
Job Skill Training
 
   Introduction to Computers, Email and the InternetTell a Friend!
 
      Learn the basics of how to use a Personal Computer (PC), from turning it on and off, through basic word processing using Microsoft Word, file management, finding information you need on the internet and sharing it by email. This class is fun and low pressure for adults with little or no previous experience who want to use a computer for personal enjoyment or on the job.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
   Under age 55  02/10/2010 - 05/05/2010  M W  1:00 P - 3:30 P  Green Valley Road (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Hampton  55.00  55.00  Add to Cart
   Age 55+  02/10/2010 - 05/05/2010  M W  2:00 P - 3:30 P  Green Valley Road (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Hampton  45.00  45.00  Add to Cart
 
 

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   Introduction to Digital Photography (Combines previous I and II classes)Tell a Friend!
 
      An introduction to Digital Photography to get you started in this fascinating new field. Learn how to choose the best camera and equipment for your needs, take great photos, download into a computer, upload photos for online printing, keep photos organized and labeled, enhance photos with quick fix editing, and even create some of the dramatic new kinds of digital imagery such as collages, and photo paintings with layers.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
   Age 55+  02/09/2010 - 05/06/2010  T R  1:00 P - 3:30 P  Green Valley Center (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Hampton  45.00  45.00  Add to Cart
   Under age 55  02/09/2010 - 05/06/2010  T R  1:00 P - 3:30 P  Green Valley Center (room 4) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville  Hampton  55.00  55.00  Add to Cart
 
 

 
   Spanish for School Administrators, Teachers, and Support StaffTell a Friend!
 
      This comprehensive class is designed to enable school administrators, teachers, and support staff to more effectively interact with Spanish-speaking students, parents, and visitors in various school situations. It provides functional Spanish language skills useful in the school office and for classroom management, including: registering students, identifying students' needs, communicating with students and parents, as well as Spanish terms for instructional management, safety issues and emergency situations. The emphasis is on oral communication, but we will also review basic Spanish grammar, learn education-related vocabulary, and discuss Hispanic culture. Taught by a native Spanish speaker.
 
   Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total   
   Session 1  01/14/2010 - 03/04/2010  4:00 P - 6:00 P  Green Valley Center (room 2) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville    80.00  80.00  Add to Cart
   Session 2  03/25/2010 - 05/27/2010  4:00 P - 6:00 P  Green Valley Center (room 2) 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville    80.00  80.00  Add to Cart
 
   Notes: Free for PVUSD employees--please register at the Green Valley Center office, 294 Green Valley Road.
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