Description:

Have you heard how much fun other people are having with their home computers, and wish you could do the same? Many people who have computers become frustrated not knowing the basics. Topics include:  Desktop functions such as cursor, pull-down menus and taskbar, create folders and store files, mouse techniques, and launching applications

Date:

Feb. 12, 14, 19, Tues & Thurs

Time:

6:30 to 8:30 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $15.00

GC  $30.00

OOC  $31.50

OOS  $33.00

Title:

Description:

This course is designed for individuals who wish to obtain additional skills and knowledge of basic computer operations. Topics to be covered include: Window operations, files, folders, diskettes/CDs, accessing the Internet, web pages and email.

Date:

Mar. 4, 6, 11, Tues & Thurs

Time:

6:30 to 8:30 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $15.00

GC  $30.00

OOC  $31.50

OOS  $33.00

Title:

Description:

This course is designed for any individual who wants to learn the fundamentals of managing and maintaining a computer. Topics to be covered include: system maintenance, basic troubleshooting, managing files and folders, and cleaning the computer inside and out. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: perform system maintenance including scan disc, disc defragmentation, and back up; manage files and folders; evaluate error codes and decipher; demonstrate the process of cleaning the computer inside and out; evaluate computer viruses and implement proper techniques to eliminate them and explain the usefulness of uninterruptible power supply and surge suppressors.

Date:

Mar. 25 & 27, Tues & Thurs

Time:

6:30 to 9:00 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $15.00

GC  $25.00

OOC  $27.50

OOS  $30.00

Title:

Description:

Feeling lost on the information superhighway and confused by terms such as search engines, links, homepage, Yahoo, bookmark, etc.? Student’s will use an internet browser to discover how it all fits together to help find information on the Internet. Topics include finding information using search engines; learn about shopping online, reading the newspaper and even looking up phone numbers. Information on joining discussion groups and the use of related on-line services will also be provided. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers.

Date:

Apr. 8, 10, 15, Tues & Thurs

Time:

6:30 to 9:00 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $25.00

GC  $40.00

OOC  $42.00

OOS  $44.00

Title:

Description:

Thinking about upgrading to Microsoft’s newest operating system or just want to find out what is new and different with Vista? Students will learn many of the new features for organizing and finding files, new collaboration tools such as Windows Mail and Windows Calendar, the Internet Explorer 7 features, and the accessibility enhancements. Identify which of the six versions is right for you and your company and what hardware requirements for each version you will need in order to make the jump.  Additional topics include: concepts and environment, working with applications, customization, and security enhancements and troubleshooting.
Please note: this is a demonstration only and not a hands-on course.

Date:

Apr. 29 and May 1, Tues & Thurs

Time:

6:30 to 9:00 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $15.00

GC  $25.00

OOC  $27.50

OOS  $30.00

Title:

Description:

Date:

Time:

Cost:

MD SR  $30.00

GC  $60.00

OOC  $63.00

OOS  $66.00

Description:

Learn to communicate, write, and interpret medical terms effectively.  Includes organization of terms on the basis of roots, prefixes, suffixes and derivates. Study of body systems is included.

Date:

Jan. 23 to Feb. 27, Mondays & Wednesdays & 1 Sat (No class 2/18)

Time:

6:00 to 9:15 pm, except 2/2 is 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (1 hr lunch )

Cost:

MD SR  $87.50

GC  $175.00

OOC  $183.75

OOS  $192.50

+ text and materials, medical dictionary optional

Title:

Description:

An overview of human anatomy and physiology, including an introduction to structure and function of the human body by systems and on the cellular level.

Date:

Mar. 3 to Apr. 2, Mondays & Wednesdays

Time:

6:00 to 9:15 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $75.00

GC  $150.00

OOC  $157.50

OOS  $165.00

+ text and materials

Title:

Description:

This course provides a basic introduction to ICD and CPT-4 coding.  Topics include current procedural terminology (CPT) overview, review of conventions used in ICD, and fundamental coding guidelines.  Coding principles and practices are stressed.  Prerequisite: Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology

Date:

Apr. 8 to May 17,  Tuesdays & Thursdays & 2 Saturdays

Time:

6:00 to 9:15 pm, except 4/26 & 5/17  is 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (1 hour lunch)

Cost:

MD SR  $125.00

GC  $250.00

OOC  $262.50

OOS  $275.00

+ text and materials

Description:

This course is designed to enhance Level I coding skills and work effectively in a medical office as a coder. Learn more about CPT, ICD, and HCPC codes.

Date:

May 20 to June 28, Tuesdays & Thursdays & 2 Saturdays

Time:

6:00 to 9:15 pm, except  6/14 & 6/28 is 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (1 hour lunch)

Cost:

MD SR  $125.00

GC  $250.00

OOC  $262.50

OOS  $275.00

+ text and materials

Description:

This course is designed to enhance Level I coding skills and work effectively in a medical office as a coder.  Learn more about CPT, ICD, and HCPC codes. Prerequisite: Medical Coding Specialist.

Date:

Apr. 16 to June 25, Wednesdays & 3 Saturdays

Time:

6:00 to 9:15 pm, except  4/19, 5/10 &  5/24  is 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (1 hour lunch)

Cost:

MD SR  $125.00

GC  $250.00

OOC  $262.50

OOS  $275.00

+ text and materials

Description:

Designed to give an overview of Pharmacology to the student. An introduction of commonly prescribed medications, their classifications, schedules, and common adverse reactions. Students will examine the prescription process (dosage, calculation, administrations, and different drug forms) and review basic federal and state regulations.

Date:

May 19 to June 23, Mondays (no class 5/26)

Time:

6:00 to 9:15 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $37.50

GC  $75.00

OOC  $78.75

OOS  $82.50

+ text and materials

Description:

This course teaches students certain elements of human diseases according to organ and body system, manifestations and pathological processes. Frequency and significance of diagnostic and therapeutic approach, and multisystem diseases are also reviewed.

Date:

Mar.10 to May 12, Mondays

Time:

6:00 to 9:15 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $75.00

GC  $150.00

OOC  $157.50

OOS  $165.00

+ text and materials

Medical Insurance Billing (50 hours)

Description:

This course is designed to provide training for individuals who want to learn insurance billing and work in a doctor’s office, hospital, or in a home-based business. Instruction will focus on learning to complete the universal claim form accepted by all insurance carriers. Prerequisites: Medical terminology, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Coding Specialist I & II.

Date:

Mar. 11 to June 17, Tuesdays & 1 Saturday

Time:

6:00 to 9:15 pm, except  3/29 is 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (1 hour lunch)

Cost:

MD SR  $125.00

GC  $250.00

OOC  $262.50

OOS  $275.00

+ text and materials

Description:

In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of painting with watercolors. Color theory and design will be presented in an interesting and enjoyable format with positive results. Basic perspective in light and shade will be addressed as it relates to adding detail and studying distance. Supplies needed include the following: brushes watercolor paints (primary and black/white), large garbage bag (table protector), paper towels and heavy weight watercolor paper. The course is being instructed by Ralph Miller, a retired Garrett County public school system teacher who has taught extensively in both art instruction and classroom settings.

Date:

April 4, 11, 18 & 25, Fridays

Time:

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Cost:

MD SR  $30.00

GC  $30.00

OOC  $30.00

OOS  $30.00

Title:

Description:

Designed for those who enjoy the outdoors, this course will teach the enthusiast the basics of GPS (Global Positioning System) technology using a combination of classroom discussion, hands-on activities, and field exercises. Topics to be covered include: an overview of how GPS works, how to determine your position using GPS, how to mark waypoints, and how to navigate in unfamiliar territory. This hands-on course will begin at the Northern Outreach Center with a two hour morning lecture and then continue at Big Run State Park near the Savage River Reservoir for the afternoon session where students will use GPS receivers to mark waypoints and navigate to various locations around the park. The course will be held rain or shine and no transportation will be provided to the park. Instructing the course will be Peter Skylstad, Associate Professor of Biology at Garrett College. Skylstad has taught several courses about GPS as well as courses with the Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology program.

Date:

April 5, Saturday

Time:

9:00 am to 4:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)

Cost:

MD SR  $20.00

GC  $45.00

OOC  $47.50

OOS  $50.00

Title:

Description:

This course will concentrate on “High German” or “Hochdeutsch” which is the official language of Germany as promulgated in the schools, the press, and specifically in the dictionary series called the Duden. Once a basic knowledge of High German is obtained, dialects such as “Deitsch” (Deutsch) can be easily mastered. Students will be introduced to the beauty and precision of the language and culture, in situations that make it easy to travel or communicate with friends or relatives. The grammar is made easy through activities that are enjoyable and easy to do. The course is designed to enable students to conduct a dialogue employing elements of German learned through oral drills, vocabulary study and grammar. Pronunciation, development of vocabulary, and utilization of sentence structure will be emphasized. The instructor for this course is Elke Cosner, who was born in Gersbach Germany. Cosner has studied Hebrew and is currently teaching German at Allegany College.

Date:

April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, Mondays

Time:

6:30 to 8:30 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $30.00

GC  $60.00

OOC  $63.00

OOS  $66.00

Title:

Description:

This course is designed to teach the student how to properly operate an industrial powered forklift. The course satisfies 29 CRF 1910.178 of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Standard. Students will receive formal training in the classroom, practical training with hands on instruction and an evaluation upon completion of training with successful participants receiving a certificate of training and wallet card. Topics include the following: pre-inspection, loading and unloading, maneuvering and operational skills, rules and regulations, and an emphasis on safety. The course is being instructed by Charlie Roy, Customer Service Representative with Winchester Equipment Company.

Date:

April 18, Friday

Time:

9:00 to 3:00 pm (1 hour lunch)

Cost:

MD SR  $ 85.00

GC  $99.00

OOC  $100.40

OOS  $101.80

Title:

Description:

Painting fundamentals will be reviewed in this course. Students will be introduced to principles of landscape painting, including composition, color values, structures and textures of natural form, and the application of general principles of art.

Date:

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Fridays

Time:

9:00 to 12:00 noon at Grantsville Senior Center

Cost:

MD SR  $35.00

GC  $35.00

OOC  $35.00

OOS  $35.00

Title:

Description:

Everyone knows the importance of executing a Last Will and Testament, yet many people have never written one or even know where to begin. To those who are unprepared, take note:  If you die intestate (without a Will) the Probate Court will see that your estate is administered according to the Estates and Trusts Code and maybe your assets will not be distributed according to your wishes. Perhaps the Court will never know the guardian you have in mind for your minor child. Find out how much of your assets the State will take if you die without a Will.  Who are your legal heirs?  Take charge of your estate - Tell the Courts what you want done with your assets. The class will focus on such issues as:  What is a Will and what does it do?  What does it take to draft a Will?  How do I choose an executor and what percentage of my assets do they take as a commission?  The Probate process and is it necessary for my estate?  There will be a question and answer session to follow with handouts available.

Date:

May 5, Monday

Time:

6:30 to 9:00 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $5.00

GC  $5.00

OOC  $5.00

OOS  $5.00

Title:

Description:

In this introductory course, students will learn to create the perception of light, three-dimensional forms and space in drawings through the use of shading. Cast shadows and the placement of objects in the picture plane will be demonstrated. Objects of study will include simple basic forms, animal and plant forms and the human head. Required material list includes: pencils, erasers, ebony drawing pencil, white paper, ruler, Kleenex. Optional: drawing paper, sketch pads, pencil sharpener.

Date:

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, Wednesdays

Time:

9:00 to 12:00 noon

Cost:

MD SR  $35.00

GC  $35.00

OOC  $35.00

OOS  $35.00

Title:

Description:

Writing a grant for the first time can be frustrating and overwhelming experience. Using common grant development formats, this course will proceed step-by-step through the development of a proposal with emphasis on the following: completing the application, writing the grant, developing the budget, and submitting the final copy

Date:

March 12, 19, Wednesdays

Time:

6:30 to 9:00 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $15.00

GC  $35.00

OOC  $37.00

OOS  $39.00

Title:

Description:

The basis for successful grant writing is a carefully designed program. In this intensive workshop, we will examine the relationship among organizational mission statement, needs assessments, goals, objectives, work plans, and evaluations. We will also discuss writing techniques to help make your grant-writing process smarter and faster.

Initially, the instructor will present valuable content information; then while you work on your own project, he will provide consultation and support to help you refine your proposal. Finally, we will establish a formal peer review of the abstracts with a common scoring process. You will experience the proposal review process from both sides of the table-reviewer and reviewed-further enhancing your insight into successful grant writing.

Date:

April 2, 9, Wednesdays

Time:

6:00 to 9:00 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $15.00

GC  $35.00

OOC  $37.00

OOS  $39.00

Title:

Description:

The Department of Transportation (DOT) (49 CFR 172.704) makes training mandatory for almost anyone who handles hazardous materials, regardless of the amount. This affects employees who select or fill hazardous materials packages, label containers, complete shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, transload hazardous materials, or operate vehicles used in the transport of hazardous materials. Receive your required training and learn how to comply with all regulations at this comprehensive teaching. DOT requires initial training and recurrent training every three years.

This class meets both your initial and recurrent training requirements.  Topics include, but are not limited to the following topics: general awareness/familiarization, function specific, safety, and security awareness. The course is taught by Craig Talbott of the Maryland Motor Truck Association. At the completion of training, a test will be administered and certifications of training will be provided.

Date:

March 28, Friday

Time:

8:00 am to 12:00 noon

Cost:

MD SR $85.00

GC  $99.00

OOC  $100.40

OOS  $101.80

Title:

Description:

Don’t miss this informative two-part series sponsored by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension and Garrett College. Learn more about losing weight, controlling diabetes, counting carbohydrates, monitoring fat and cholesterol, reading food labels, and dining out healthfully.

Date:

TBA

 Time:

TBA

Cost:

MD SR $FREE

GC  $FREE

OOC  $FREE

OOS  $FREE

Title:

Description:

This course will cover the essentials to obtain a Class B license including the following: pre-trip inspection, various skills in the yard, and over-the-road instruction along with a basic overview of map reading and log books. At the completion of training, the student will demonstrate at their local Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain a Class B license.

To expand, the Class B license allows an individual to operate any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds; with any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR. To qualify for the training, the individual must have a valid driver’s license, be 18 to obtain a learners permit for a CDL intrastate license and 21 years of age for an interstate license. The license must be a full drivers license for 18 months of more, hence not a provisional license. To register for the course, the student must already possess the following paperwork: a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical which cannot expire during the training period, a drug screen less than sixty (60) days old, and a Class B, CDL Learner’s Permit.

The training is being held at Mountaintop Truck Driving Institute located in the old county garage located at Hilltop, three miles east of Grantsville, near the intersection of U. S. Routes 40 and 219, just north of interstate 68.

Date:

March 10 to March 28, Monday through Friday

Time:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cost:

MD SR  $2300.00

GC  $2400.00

OOC  $2410.00

OOS  $2420.00