| Professional Development |
| Pharmacy Technician |
This comprehensive program will prepare you to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home-infusion pharmacies and other health care settings - working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes learning medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, prescription dispension, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement. Location: In St.
Marys at the CEC Contact Gerry Vogt at the St. Marys Office at 834-9329 or e-mail: vogt@pitt.edu |
| Grant Writing |
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These two, three hour sessions will provide you with information on how to use the Internet to finding funding
sources, evaluate grant requirements and write grant proposal requests. Near the end of this class, you will
learn about the budget processes and issues that go hand in hand with grant writing. Contact Gerry Vogt at the St. Marys Office at 834-9329 or e-mail: vogt@pitt.edu |
| Google Analytics |
Do you have a website with an Analytics package installed? If so, do you actually log in and view your statistics? Understanding web metrics will help entice you to actually log in and review your analytics so you can
better understand how your site is performing, or in many cases underperforming. Learn how to install and use Google Analytics effectively to your advantages as well as analyze data. Josh Curcio, VP of Marketing at protocol 80, Inc. is a certified Google Analytics professional and will help you on your way better understanding website analytics. Contact Gerry Vogt at the St. Marys Office at 834-9329 or e-mail: vogt@pitt.edu
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| Creative Writing |
Writing is a way for every individual to express themselves to the fullest. In this professional development course the participants will look at poetry and literature to fully experience the written word. They will start a journal in this course as evidence that everyone has an inner writer and creative way of thinking. Contact Gerry Vogt at the St. Marys Office at 834-9329 or e-mail: vogt@pitt.edu |
| Microsoft Office Computer Courses |
Learn the skills you need to succeed with these 4-hour computer classes. You will be able to concentrate on the software skills and tools you need most. Registration deadline 1 week prior to the class. Concepts of Windows 7 - Shows you the basics of opening and closing programs, customizing the way your computer looks and setting up a filing system to keep track of your documents. September 15 Concepts of Word 2007 - This course will teach you certain essentials of Microsoft Word so that you can create and edit documents to make them look the way you want. September 29 Concepts of Excel 2007 - You will learn Excel essentials so that you can create spreadsheets, work with existing spreadsheets, use formulas and functions. October 6 Concepts of Access 2007 - This course will teach you certain features of Microsoft Access. You will learn how to work with an existing database, create a database, run queries and print reports. October 27 Concepts of PowerPoint 2007 - Will teach you the basics of PowerPoint. You will learn how to design and edit presentations. November 3 Contact Gerry Vogt at the St. Marys Office at 834-9329 or e-mail: vogt@pitt.edu |
| Community Programs |
| Microsoft Word for Seniors |
Microsoft Word for Seniors - This class will help you become familiar with the Microsoft Word program. You will be given instruction on the very basic aspects of the program starting with "How do I set up a new page?" through, "How do I print my page?" Friday, September 17; from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Cost: $15.00 Contact Gerry Vogt at the St. Marys Office at 834-9329 or e-mail: vogt@pitt.edu |
| Photo Story |
Photo Story - Do you have a large volume of digital pictures on your computer that you don't know what to do with? Photo story, free software from Microsoft, is a simple way to give life to your pictures. Learn how to turn your images into a video that can be shown from your PC or to be burned onto a DVD so you can watch it on your TV. You can even add sound to the end result to have more fun. What you need to bring: flash drive with pictures, memory card with pictures, CD with pictures, and your mp3 player with music. Tuesday, October 12; from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. $39.00 Contact Gerry Vogt at the St. Marys Office at 834-9329 or e-mail: vogt@pitt.edu |
| Fall Craft Class |
Fall Craft Class - Join us for a fall craft day at the CEC in St. Marys! Come and enjoy the fun as we make fall decorations for our homes. Whether a wreath or a broom, we will show you how to make the decoration so it can be changed from a fall decoration, to a Halloween decoration, to a Thanksgiving decoration. The class is for beginners - so come and join the fun! Saturday, September 18; from 9:00 am - 12:00. Cost: $ 20.00 |
| Non Credit Certificate |
| Medical Coding Certificate |
These skills are a must for individuals currently working in the healthcare industry or considering a career in a medical office. The Medical Coding Certificate sequence of non-credit courses prepares participants to sit for the American Health Information Management Association’s Certified Coding Assistance Exam. These courses will benefit those who work or want to work in the medical field whether it will be as a medical biller, medical coder, and/or medical assistant. This non credit certificate will be offered by ITV (interactive television) in St. Marys at the CEC ICD-9 Coding Learn how coding procedures relate to medical reimbursement and office operations. You will be given a complete understanding of the process and the correct procedure used for coding. The class is designed to help the beginner coder learn and understand the concept of coding. Prerequisite: Diagnosis and Procedure CPT/HCPCS Coding or permission of the instructor. Location: St. Marys CEC |
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