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NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONTINUING
E D U C AT I O N
WELCOME TO
NIACC Continuing Education
Short Term Training
Professional Development
Workforce Preparation
Certificates
TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
CONTINUING SPRING COURSE CATALOG | APRIL – JUNE 2021
EDUCATION
Spring is right around the corner! As
you look at our Spring 2021 edition of
offerings, you will notice that we have
Contents
options for everyone. You may also notice
that you are receiving our brochure
Certificates ...................................... 4-6
more frequently. To provide you with the Health & Public Services ...........7-11
most up-to-date information about our
courses, we will be sending these to you Trade & Industry..............................12
on a quarterly basis. We hope you like Arts .....................................................13
this change!
Moped ................................................13
Whether you are looking for training
to start a new career or looking for a Career Readiness .............................14
new hobby – we have classes for you! Food & Drink ....................................15
We are offering face-to-face, hybrid (a
combination of both), online and live- Health & Wellness.....................16-17
online opportunities. We also have several
Home & Family ................................18
new and improved online offerings to
meet a variety of needs. Language & Creative Writing.......19
NIACC has possible tuition assistance Recreation & Hobbies ....................20
available for classes that help prepare you
Technology ........................................21
for the workforce, or provide new skills
to help you take that next step in your Black Rocket Camps for Youth .....22
career. If you are one of those individuals
– give us a call at XXX, and we will connect
you with staff for assistance with those
classes. We are busy developing new and
Online 24/7
improved opportunities focused towards
workforce preparation and development!
So, stay tuned for new and exciting
opportunities each quarter.
Also, for those of you with kids – take a
look at our new Black Rocket offerings Online
on Page 22! Learn how to “Make Your
First Video Game!” and how to become
“YouTube Content Creators,” and check
out the variety of Minecraft classes. And Live - Online
don’t forget to sign up for Mind Mania,
our annual summer camp for the young
explorer that likes to try a little bit of
everything! In-Person
Patti Hanson
Dean of Continuing Education
Tuition Assistance $$$
2 | SPRING 2021 For more information, visit https://niacc.augusoft.net
(641) 422-4358
www.niacc.edu/continuing-education
@niaccce
Register Today!
It’s as easy as...
1 Choose your course or program of interest.
2 Register online, or by phone, mail, or fax.
3 Make your payment upon registration. KEEPING EVERYONE
Additional registration information and form found on page 23. #HealthyAtNIACC
We know things are different this year, but
if everyone does their part to keep our
community healthy, we hope that disruptions
to course schedules will be kept to a minimum.
Here’s what YOU can do to help:
• WEAR A FACE COVERING whenever you are
inside a building or close to others.
• MAINTAIN A SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCE of
6+ feet.
• WASH OR SANITIZE HANDS OFTEN - there
are many sanitizing stations around campus.
• STAY HOME IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK.
Because of the unknown situation caused by
the COVID-19 pandemic, class schedules or
NIACC offers a variety of tuition
formats may change unexpectedly. Please
assistance programs.
stay up-to-date by visiting our website, calling
our office, or following NIACC Continuing
If you see this icon
Education on Facebook. Also keep a close eye
on your email for course updates.
$$$ Up-to-date COVID-19 information found at:
call 641-422-4358 to inquire www.niacc.edu/about/coronavirus-information
about assistance.
It is the policy of North Iowa Area Community College to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) , disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information, creed, religion, actual or potential parental, family and marital status or veteran’s status in its programs, activities or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code
sections 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20
U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504(Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). Individuals having questions or complaints
related to compliance with this policy should contact Shelly Schmit, EEO/AA Officer, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401 or via telephone at 641-422-4211. Inquiries may also be directed
to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576.
Contact us at (641) 422-4358 or cereg@niacc.edu | @niaccce SPRING 2021 | 3
NIACC Continuing Professional Education
Certificates Certificate in
Short-Term Certificate Course #8493
5/4/2021 - 5/4/2021
Information Session Tue | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Customer Service
The most successful people in life have NIACC Recreation Center Customer service is now essential for
the best information. It’s no secret that $0 business and all work organizations.
NIACC has a strong reputation in offering Instructor TBD With the increase of technology, human
diverse, high-quality training in the interaction with customers becomes all
trades. However, you might be surprised Course #8494 the more important. Whether it relates
to learn the wide variety of our short- 6/1/2021 - 6/1/2021 to retaining customers, serving your
term certificate programs (CDL, Human Tue | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM audience, or turning inquiries from
Services, Fundamentals of Construction, NIACC Recreation Center potential customers into sales, good
Phlebotomy, and more), the positive $0 customer service is now one of the
changes (financial and other) these Instructor TBD central factors in organizational success.
programs can make in your life, and the Learn to improve your customer service
resources NIACC offers to help you find Course #8495 skills to enhance your career skill set,
success. Join us as we review some of 6/1/2021 - 6/1/2021 improve productivity, and increase your
our current and upcoming short-term Tue | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM organization’s success. You will also take
certificate programs, pathways on which NIACC Recreation Center away some extraordinary customer service
these offerings can guide your education $0 techniques you won’t find anywhere else.
and career, the employment outlook in Instructor TBD Two one-month courses.
these fields and the next steps to start
Course #8183
enrollment. Additionally, you will hear Data Analysis $$$ 4/5/2021 - 5/28/2021
about the tuition assistance and other
supports avaliable to possibly help you Certificate - Live Online 24/7
find success in the program of your Online $245
Instructor Sanders-Cobb
choice. If you love working with numbers and
spreadsheets, use this class to jumpstart
Course #8490
4/6/2021 - 4/6/2021
to a career. In this class, participants will Certificate in
Tue | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
learn basic through advanced skills in Web Design
Excel. After successful completion of this
NIACC Recreation Center Online users say a website’’s design is the
class, students will receive a certificate in
$0 number one criteria for deciding whether a
data analysis. They will also prepare for
Instructor TBD company is credible or not. Understanding
the Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification.
what it takes to produce effective web
Course #8491 Note: exam voucher not included.
design is essential in today’’s market of
4/6/2021 - 4/6/2021
Tue | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Course #7888 highly saturated digital competition. First
5/18/2021 - 6/3/2021 discover the basics of web design using
NIACC Recreation Center
Tue, Thu | 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM HTML and CSS. No prior knowledge of
$0
Live - Online HTML or web design is required.
Instructor TBD
$1,995
Course #8492 Instructor Rihn
Course #8264
4/5/2021 - 7/2/2021
5/4/2021- 5/4/2021
Online 24/7
Tue | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$595
NIACC Recreation Center
Instructor Wright
$0
Instructor TBD
See a class you like, but
missed the registration
deadline?
Register Online
Call us at Go online to register at https://niacc.augusoft.net
641-422-4358 or call us at 641-422-4358.
4 | SPRING 2021 For more information, visit https://niacc.augusoft.net
Crucial Fundamentals of $$$
Conservations® - NEW! Construction
Tools for Talking Human Services $$$ Do you want to nail a new career? We
When Stakes are High Direct Support can provide you with the skills necessary
to obtain a high-demand entry level
Do you hold back when awkward or stressful Certificate position or pursue additional education
subjects come up in conversations? Do you Upon successful completion of this level and training in construction trades.
try to change the subject or get frustrated 1 certificate, students will have a general Throughout this offering you will be
and defensive? This series teaches skills foundation of knowledge on the following: taught Occupational Safety and Health
for creating alignment and agreement Intellectual disabilities and mental illness, Administration (OSHA) construction safety
by fostering open dialogue around high- the work environment and jargon in principles in combination with a hands-on
stakes, emotional, or risky topics in both the field of human services, the rights lab experience. Students will be introduced
your personal and professional life. By of individuals served by human service to skills critical in the construction
learning how to speak and be heard (and providers, the responsibilities of working field including understanding building
encouraging others to do the same), you’ll as a human service provider, the ethical components; basic blue print reading;
surface the best ideas, make the highest- considerations for direct support providers, site layout and preparation; wall, ceiling
quality decisions, and then act on your including but not limited to appropriate and roof framing; trim work and door and
decisions with unity and commitment. dress, self-regulation and boundaries, window installation as well as shingling
Course #7219 person-centered care, crisis prevention and siding installation.
4/26/2021 - 4/30/2021 and intervention, and service planning.
Course #7767
Mon-Fri | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Series 6/21/2021 - 6/25/2021
Live - Online 4/5/2021 - 6/25/2021 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
$700 Hybrid 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Instructor Hanson $2,495 NIACC Buettner Careers Building
Instructor TBD $995
Digital Marketing Instructor Helmich
Certificate NEW!
Come get a fundamental yet advanced Production
introduction to eMarketing, including Phlebotomy $$$ Welding
improving email promotions, analyzing
your website traffic, doing search engine Certificate Learn flat and horizontal shielded arc,
vertical and overhead shielded arc welding
optimization, and how to successfully Do you want to work in healthcare and
as well as the operation of AC and DC
employ online advertising. Relevant for any like being part of a team? Then a medical
transformer arc welders and motor driven
type of organization, including businesses, laboratory is the place for you! Phlebotomy
DC welders. You will understand the effects
companies, non-profits, and government Technicians are an integral part of the
of amperage, polarity, and characteristics
agencies. No eMarketing experience or health care team. They assist physicians in
of various electrodes. Acquire the
expertise is necessary. If you are already the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by
techniques required for equipment repair.
at an advanced level, your instructors are drawing blood and returning it to the lab
Credit option is Weld 704.
experts and can provide the latest most to be tested in a timely manner.
advanced information and answer your Course #8411
Series 5/18/2021 - 6/23/2021
toughest questions. Three one month
5/12/2021 - 10/20/2021
courses. Tue, Wed, Thu | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hybrid
NIACC Careers Building Room 164
Course #8202 $995
$1,295
4/5/2021 - 7/2/2021 Instructor TBA
Instructor Piper
Online 24/7
$495
Instructor Belhassen
Contact us at (641) 422-4358 or cereg@niacc.edu | @niaccce SPRING 2021 | 5
3 Week
Professional
Driver Prep Program CDL Prep Class $$$
An intense 3-week session consisting of This driver training is for those seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL), required
40 hours classroom training and 110- to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). The course offers complete instruction
120 hours of hands-on and driving that from start to finish, with the goal to develop the knowledge and skills required
provides training in all aspects of safety, to safely operate a CMV. NEW Federal Standards require that participants pass
rules and regulations, industry overview, General Knowledge, Combination Vehicle, and Air Brakes tests, and obtain their
and final Class A CDL licenseexam. Class A CDL Learner’s Permit prior to the start of class. The course includes training
Students must pick up book at NIACC ranging from vehicle inspection to basic control of the vehicle and backing to
Continuing Education Office prior to the defensive driving and hazard awareness. The course also meets the requirements
1st day of class. Book is included in the for “Entry Level Driver Training” as outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
cost of tuition. Administration (FMCSA), (49 CFR § 380.503). The course is a combination of
Course #8498 classroom, on-line, practice range and road time and provides flexible scheduling
5/10/2021 - 5/28/2021 to meet the hours required. Upon successful completion of the eighty hours of
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat instruction and testing, an individual will obtain a Class A CDL license.
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sessions begin each Monday (with the exception of holidays).
Northland CDL Training
$4,995
Northland Trucking staff are the instructors.
Instructor Grey Tuition: $495
Call Northland Trucking at 641-829-3214 to register.
Course #8499
6/7/2021 - 6/25/2021
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Northland CDL Training See a class you like, but missed the registration deadline?
$4,995
Instructor Grey Call us at 641-422-4358
6 | SPRING 2021 For more information, visit https://niacc.augusoft.net
NIACC Continuing Professional Education
health &
public services
North Iowa Community College Trauma Nursing Core for access to the NRP Provider Curriculum
(NIACC) is: through Healthstream. Non-Mercy Medical
Course TNCC Center North Iowa affiliated employees: To
• An Iowa Board of Nursing approved This course, developed by the Emergency register for the NRP Provider Curriculum
provider for continuing education for Nurses Association, is designed to present go to https://www.healthstream.com/
licensed nursing personnel and has core-level knowledge and psychomotor and follow links to register. For additional
been issued Provider No. 3. skills associated with the initial assessment information please contact Adam
• A State Department of Health and management of patients with Wedmore at 641-422-4434.
Emergency Medical Services approved traumatic injury.
Course #7562
sponsor of continuing education Course #7564 4/23/2021 - 4/23/2021
programs for Basic and Advanced 4/29/2021 - 4/30/2021 Fri | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EMS personnel. Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM NIACC McAllister Hall
• ACLS and PALS courses have been NIACC McAllister Hall $150
implemented in accordance with $360 Instructor McHenry
the accreditation requirements and Instructor Wilde
policies of the Iowa Medical Society
(IMS) thorough the joint providership AHA Instructor
of MercyOne North Iowa and North
Neonatal Courses
Iowa Area Community College. Resuscitation The American Heart Association has
MercyOne North Iowa is accredited Program (NRP) developed Instructor Course materials
by IMS to provide continuing medical This course provides participants with the that will provide quality and consistent
education for physicians. opportunity to discuss and demonstrate instructor training. The course will prepare
Continuing education units neonatal resuscitation skills. It includes an candidates to disseminate the sicence and
overview and principals of resuscitation, philosophy of resuscitation programs to
will be awarded on the basis of participants enrolled in AHA courses.
initial steps, use of devices, chest
actual presence and attendance compressions, intubation, LMA insertion, Pre-course requirements
and on satisfactory completion medications, special considerations, Interview and be accepted by an AHA
of the program. Participants resuscitation of the pre-term baby, and Training Center; Complete an Instructor
need to be present for the end of life ethics and care. Course follows Candidate Application; Have current
entirety of the program to American Academy of Pediatrics and provider status for at least 2 years and
AHA guidelines. Pre-Course Overview,
receive continuing education be proficient in all skills. Contact Dena
Students must complete the 7th Edition Ketelsen, AHA Training Center Coordinator,
credit. NRP Provider Curriculum prior to to schedule pre-course interview prior
The American Heart Association strongly attending the instructor-led-event. The to registering. 641-422-4161 or dena.
promotes knowledge and proficiency in Provider Curriculum is accessed through ketelsen@niacc.edu Deadline: 20 days
Basic Life Support and has developed Healthstream and includes a Provider Exam, prior to class.
instructional materials for this purpose. Use eSim Cases, and evaluation. Student must
of these materials in an education course completes the online Provider Curriculum Course #7713
does not represent course sponsorship and contact the NIACC Continuing 5/14/2021 - 5/14/2021
by the American Heart Association, and Education Department at 641-422-4358 Fri | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
any fees charged for such a course do not to schedule their skills verification and NIACC McAllister Hall
represent income to the Association. arrange payment. Skills verification time $260
NIACC is an authorized American Heart slots are scheduled on a first come basis Instructor TBD
Association Training Center and offers and are scheduled in two hour increments.
both basic and advanced courses. Students must complete the Instructor-
Course #7714
5/28/2021 - 5/28/2021
Led-Event within 90 days of completing the
Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
online Provider Curriculum. Pre-Course
NIACC McAllister Hall
Registration Mercy Medical Center-North
$260
Iowa employees: Contact Julie Pals: 641-
Instructor TBD
428-7379 or Barb Ehrhardt: 641-428-7927
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AHA Instructor Course #7581 Pediatric Advanced
5/17/2021 - 5/18/2021
Renewal Courses Mon, Tue | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Life Support (PALS)
This course is designed to recertify current NIACC McAllister Hall Provider
AHA instructors to teach courses using the $279 This course is designed to provide
program DVD and lesson plans according Instructor Jensen participants with the knowledge and skills
to the standards established by the AHA. necessary for resusitating the infant and
Audience: 10 Contact Hours for Registered
Revised and updated ECC and Training Nurses, 13 FE CEHs for EMS. Other health care child in cardiopulmonary arrest, respiratory
Center information will be disseminated personnel will receive a CE certificate reflecting failure and shock and to discuss special
and provider skills will be renewed. Course 10.25 hours of education. NIACC is Iowa Board considerations related to other pediatric
requirements: present expired Instructor of Nursing Provider #3 and State Department illness, injury and care based on AHA
Card; submit Teaching Renewal Checklist; of Health Emergency Medical services approved
Guidelines.
submit Instructor Monitor Form for the sponsor #2 of continuing education programs for
previous two years. EMS Personnel. MercyOne North Iowa designates Pre-course Requirements
this live activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Take Pre-course Self-Assessment, print
Course #7594 Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim certificate and bring to class; be proficient
5/21/2021 - 5/21/2021 only credit commensurate with the extent of their
in BLS; basic pharmacology; identify and
Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM participation in the activity.
interpret core ECG rhythms. Student
NIACC McAllister Hall Manual required for class participation,
$169
Instructor Jensen
(ACLS) Update bring to class. Pre-course reading and
Student Manual will be mailed 2 weeks preparation is mandatory. Continuing
Course #7595 prior to course. Pre-course reading and Education hours are contingent upon
5/21/2021 - 5/21/2021 self-assessment score of 70% or above is successful completion of the course.
Fri | 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM mandatory. Class size limit: 6. Registration deadline: 20 days prior to
NIACC McAllister Hall class.
$169 Course #7577
5/19/2021 - 5/19/2021 Provider Course
Instructor Rethamel
Wed 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Student Manual will be mailed 2 weeks
NIACC McAllister Hall prior to course Pre-course reading and
Advanced Cardiac $169 self-assessment score of 70% or above is
Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Bottin mandatory. Class size limit: 6.
Provider Course #7578 Course #7587
This course is designed to provide 5/20/2021 - 5/20/2021 5/24/2021 - 5/25/2021
healthcare providers the knowledge Thu | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mon, Tue | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
and skills needed in the diagnosis and NIACC McAllister Hall NIACC McAllister Hall
treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest or $169 $279
other cardiovascular emergencies, acute Instructor Schoon Instructor Rethamel
arrhythmia, stroke and ACS based on the Audience: 5.25 Contact Hours for Registered Audience: 12.0 Contact Hours for Registered
AHA Guidelines. Nurses, 7 FE CEHs for EMS. Other health care Nurses, 14 FE CEHs for EMS. Other health care
personnel will receive a CE certificate reflecting personnel will receive a CE certificate reflecting
Pre-course Requirements 5.25 hours of education. NIACC is Iowa Board 12 hours of education. NIACC is Iowa Board of
of Nursing Provider #3 and State Department Nursing Provider #3 and State Department of
Proficient in BLS CPR skills; reading
of Health Emergency Medical services approved Health Emergency Medical services approved
and interpreting ECGs; understand sponsor #2 of continuing education programs for
sponsor #2 of continuing education programs for
ACLS pharmacology, complete the ECG EMS Personnel. MercyOne North Iowa designates EMS Personnel. MercyOne North Iowa designates
Pharmacology Pre-course Self-assessment. this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA this live activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA
This is mandatory. Print your certificate Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim
and bring with you to class. A passing only credit commensurate with the extent of their only credit commensurate with the extent of their
score of 70% or above is required to attend participation in the activity. participation in the activity.
the class. You may take the self-assessment
as many times as needed to achieve a
Student Manual
passing score. Student Manual is required Student Manual will be mailed 2 weeks
for class participation. Pre-course reading prior to course Pre-course reading and
self-assessment score of 70% or above is
Register
and preparation is mandatory. Continuing
Education hours are contingent upon mandatory. Class size limit: 6.
successful completion of the course. Course #7591
Registration deadline: 20 days prior to
class Online 5/26/2021 - 5/26/2021
Wed | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Provider Course NIACC McAllister Hall
Go online to register at
$169
Student Manual will be mailed 2 weeks https://niacc.augusoft. Instructor Rethamel
prior to course. Pre-course reading and
self-assessment score of 70% or above is net or call us at
mandatory. Class size limit: 6 641-422-4358.
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Course #7592 Basic Life Support Heartsaver Adult,
5/27/2021 - 5/27/2021
Thu | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Renewal (BLS Child, Infant CPR-AED
NIACC McAllister Hall Renewal) This course is desgined for people who
$169 The BLS Renewal course is for current BLS are not professional healthcare providers-
Instructor Schoon proiders who need to renew their BLS skills lay rescuers, community members who
and BLS Provider course completion card. need or want certification in CPR. The
Audience: 5.25 Contact Hours for Registered
Nurses, 8 FE CEHs for EMS. Other health care This course features accelerated content course meets job, regulatory or other
personnel will receive a CE certificate reflecting and is designed for learners with exisiting requirements and is taught according to
5.25 hours of education. NIACC is Iowa Board BLS knowledge. It teaches both single- American Heart Association guidelines.
of Nursing Provider #3 and State Department rescurer and team BLS skills and includes It includes CPR procedures for adults,
of Health Emergency Medical services approved
rescue techniques for adults, children, and children and infants and relief of choking.
sponsor #2 of continuing education programs for Upon successful completion a certification
infants.
EMS Personnel. MercyOne North Iowa designates card will be issued.
this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Registration deadline: 10 days prior to
Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim class. Class size limit: 6. Provider manual is Course #7663
only credit commensurate with the extent of their required for class participation. If a manual 5/12/2021 - 5/12/2021
participation in the activity. is needed, please contact Dena Ketelsen: Wed | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
641-422-4161 or dena.ketelsen@niacc. NIACC McAllister Hall
edu. $58
Basic Life Support Instructor Zweibohmer
The BLS course will train healthcare Course #7606
professionals to save lives of victims in 4/13/2021 - 4/13/2021
cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR. Tue | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Expanded IV Therapy
The course is designed to teach how to NIACC McAllister Hall for LPN
perform high-quality CPR individually and $69
Instructor Zweibohmer This course is designed to prepare the
as part of a team. Students will learn rescue
licensed practical nurse to perform
techniques for adults, children and infants;
Course #7607 procedures related to the expanded scope
how to use and AED; and how to relieve
4/28/2021 - 4/28/2021 of intravenous therapy in a licensed
choking according to AHA guidelines.
Wed | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM hospital, licensed skilled nursing facility,
Student manual is required for class and NIACC McAllister Hall and a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit
will be mailed. Registration deadline: 10 $69 identified in 655 IAC 6.5(3). Major emphasis
days prior to class. Class size limit: 6. Instructor Sachen is placed on specialized skills needed to
Course #7632 provide intravenous therapy related to the
Course #7608 expanded scope of the licensed practical
4/20/2021 - 4/20/2021 5/4/2021 - 5/4/2021
Tue | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM nurse for clients who are age 12 or older
Tue | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM and weighing 80 pounds more.
NIACC McAllister Hall NIACC McAllister Hall
$79 $69 Course #7404
Instructor Cahoon Instructor Jensen 4/21/2021 - 6/30/2021
Course #7634 Course #7620 Wed | 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
5/10/2021 - 5/10/2021 5/13/2021 - 5/13/2021 NIACC McAllister Hall
Mon | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Thu | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM $541
NIACC McAllister Hall NIACC McAllister Hall Instructor McPhail
$79 $69
Instructor Sachen
Instructor Cahoon Medication Manager -
Course #7638 Course #7621 Online
6/3/2021 - 6/3/2021 6/8/2021 - 6/8/2021
This is a 20-hour course consisting of 17
Thu | 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tue | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
classroom hours (including 6 hours of the
NIACC McAllister Hall NIACC McAllister Hall
Prepare to Care Module – CORE) and 11
$79 $69
hours of classroom Medication Manager
Instructor Sachen Instructor Zweibohmer
and 3 clinical or laboratory hours. The
Course #7622 clinical or laboratory hours will be provided
6/15/2021 - 6/15/2021 by the student’s employer.
Tue | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM The purpose of this course is to prepare
NIACC McAllister Hall individuals to safely administer or
See a class you like, but $69 supervise self-administration of non-
missed the registration Instructor Cahoon parental medications in a Residential Care
deadline? Facility of 15 or fewer beds, an Assisted
Living Program, or other community-based
Call us at settings such as Supervised Apartment
Living or Supported Community Living
641-422-4358 Arrangements. Emphasis is placed on
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safely administering medications or To register visit the Nurse Aide
supervising the self-administration from NIACC website:
a prescription bottle and observing for Written Test
obvious reactions to medications. All • NIACC.edu The written test is given in the NIACC
students must meet the Iowa Community • Academics Student Learning Center (SLC) in Beem
College Core Performance Standards. Center. Nurse Aide Written Test is given
• Degrees & Programs/Career Cluster- via computer. To request an oral test -
Effective January 1, 2021: All applicants Transfer
must satisfactorily complete the Prepare Contact 641-422-4161 for arrangements.
to Care Core Module prior to taking the • Nurse Aide (CNA) Requests must be made at least one week
Medication Manager Course and provide in advance.
www.niacc.edu/academics/
verification of successful completion.
career-clusters/nurse-aide/ Registration & Cost:
• The Prepare to Care Core module is $60. Payment is required when
provided free online by Iowa Care Please call 641-422-4388 with registering and will be collected in the
Givers Association and can be found registration questions. Continuing Education Office, call 641-
at https://directcare.training-source. 422-4358 or 1-888-466-4222 ext. 4358.
org.
Nurse Aide Upon completion of payment ask to be
transferred to the Student Learning Center
Course #7619 Refresher Course to schedule a testing time.
4/12/2021 - 4/16/2021
This is an 8 hour course is to provide
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
content and skill review for individuals
Scheduling:
$217 Minimum of one day prior to desired
who have successfully completed a 75
Instructor Nelson testing date, call 641-422-4237 or 1-888-
hour nurse aide course in the past or a
nursing student who has successfully 466-4222 ext. 4237 or ask to be transferred
Nurse Aide completed a “nursing fundamentals” upon completion of payment. Check the
course. The review of content will consist SLC website for current open hours.
The Nurse Aide course prepares individuals
to work in long-term care facilities (LTC) of 2-3 hour session that will focus on the Picture ID required in order to
Pre-Assessment instrument. Review of
and hospitals. For acceptance into ADN
skills will include both demonstration and
be admitted to testing.
and PN programs, the Nurse Aide course
is required. Emphasis in the course is return demonstration. Resident scenarios Nurse Aide Skills Competency
on students achieving a basic level of will be used as a group activity to promote Testing sessions will be offered as follows:
knowledge and demonstrating skills to application of content and skills and assist
provide safe, effective patient care. The with preparation for the State Competency 1st week of the month:
course has been developed in six units Testing. This review is to help facilitate re- Tuesday | 1 – 6 pm
of study. The theory portion includes 30 entry into the long term work force.
2nd week of the month:
hours of classroom time and 25 hours of Course #7482
laboratory practice. The clinical experience
Thursday | 5 – 9 pm
5/4/2021 - 5/6/2021
includes 30 hours in a nursing facility. Tue, Thu | 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM 3rd week of the month:
Courses NIACC McAllister Hall Wednesday | 5 – 9 pm
$124
Nurse Aide Theory: Instructor Lubkeman 4th week of the month:
The nurse aide course designed to meet Friday | 12 – 5 pm
the training requirements of the Omnibus Cost
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) Nurse Aide $115 – required at time of registration.
for aides working in nursing facilities and Competency Testing Registration
skilled nursing facilities. 2.5 s.h. college
Tests are required by the federal 641-422-4358
credits upon successful completion. Nurse
government and the State of Iowa if you When registering, you will need to
Aide Clinical course required.
plan to work in a certified long-term care provide the name of your course
Nurse Aide Clinical: facility as a nurse aide. The tests are given instructor(s). Your instructor(s) cannot be
A 30 hour clinical designed to meet the in two parts, the Nurse Aide Written Test your evaluator.
training requirements of the Omnibus and the Nurse Aide Skills Competency
testing. You will have three (3) separate Picture ID is required to test.
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)
for aides working in nursing facilities and chances to take each test. When you pass All testing is in McAllister Hall, 104H.
skilled nursing facilities. 1 s.h. college both of these tests, your name will be Candidates should bring a watch with
credit upon successful completion. Nurse placed on the Direct Care Worker Registry. a second hand, wear appropriate attire
Aide Theory course required. After three (3) no passing scores, on either for testing session, and arrive during the
test, you must take a nurse aide training first hour of testing. Testing times are
Course Tuition and Fees: program and retake both tests. on a first come first served basis. Due to
$911.80, including textbook potential wait time, candidates should plan
accordingly and bring materials to study.
Testing session dates are subject to change.
10 | SPRING 2021 For more information, visit https://niacc.augusoft.netMedication Aide Residential Care Facility (15 For Phlebotomy
beds or larger), Assisted Living Course
To register for this class,
and other levels of Care:
call 641-422-4388 See page 5
• Provide a letter of approval/
This is a 52 hour course consisting of
recommendation for participation
42 hours of classroom lecture, followed
from the facility administrator in which Advanced CNA
by a minimum of 10 hours of clinical NIACC will begin offereing the Advanced
they are employed and supporting
experience. The purpose of this course Nurse Aide course this summer. This
documents prior to the first day of
is to prepare people to safely administer course emphasizes the knowledge,
class.
non parenteral medications in nursing attitude and skills necessary for a nurse
facilities and related areas. The emphasis All applicants must have an aptitude for
reading, writing, and mathematics. aide to provide patient care in the acute
is on safe administration and students are care setting. This course is designed as an
provided with classroom, laboratory and All applicants must satisfactorily complete
optional additional unit of instruction to
clinical experience to assist in achieving the Prepare to Care CORE module prior
be given following the 75-hour Nurse Aide
the course competencies. to taking the Medication Aide Course
Course or Prepare to Care Health Support
and provide verification of successful
Prerequisites completion.
Professional. This course requires 30 hours
of class, 15 hours of laboratory, and an
In order to take this course, the applicant • The Prepare to Care Core module additional 30 hours of clinical in an acute
must be drug free and working in a nursing, is provided free on-line by Iowa care setting, for a total of 75 hours.
residential or related type of facility CareGivers and can be found at
licensed by the DIA. Other requirements https://directcare.training-source.org.
include:
Refund
• A student who has not provided all
If employed in a certified necessary paperwork by the second
nursing facility: class session will be asked to withdraw
• All applicants must be employed for
at least six consecutive months by the
from the course.
All facilities are required to identify the Policy
RN responsible for supervision of clinical
facility sponsor. Students who notify NIACC
hours.
• Must be eligible on the Iowa Nurse • The facility must provide a minimum Continuing Education at
Aide Registry of 10 hours of RN supervised clinical 641-422-4358 to drop a
• Provide a letter of approval/ and provide the name and license Continuing Education class two
recommendation for participation number of the RN designated to business days prior to the class
from the facility administrator in which supervise the clinical experience prior start date, will receive a 100%
they are employed and supporting to the start of the course.
refund. If after hours, you must
documents prior to the first day of
class. Course #120366 leave a message. NO REFUND
5/10/21 - 6/18/21 will be issued for failing to attend
Online the class.
Instructor: Nelson
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trade & industry
MSHA New Miner MSHA Annual For Welding
Training Refresher See page 5.
Are you a new miner with no surface Annual refresher instruction designed to
mining experience? This course must be train and recertify person employed in For CDL Prep
taken if an individual is going to work at MSHA Part 46 industries surface mines.
See page 6.
a mine site for the first time. Hands-on, Refresher classes are not comprehensive in
interactive instruction covers MSHA part scope; participants should meet the MSHA
46 surface training and health and safety definition of “experienced miner.”
issues relevant to mining operations and
Refund
its employees. Course #8508
4/22/2021 - 4/22/2021
Course #8517 Thu | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Policy
4/19/2021 - 4/21/2021 NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center
Mon, Tue, Wed | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM $145.00
NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center Instructor Richardson
$315
Instructor Richardson Students who notify NIACC
Continuing Education at
641-422-4358 to drop a
Continuing Education class
two business days prior to
the class start date, will
receive a 100% refund. If
after hours, you must leave
a message. NO REFUND
will be issued for failing to
attend the class.
Register
Online
Go online to register at
https://niacc.augusoft.
net or call us at
641-422-4358.
See a class you like, but
missed the registration
deadline?
Call us at
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12 | SPRING 2021 For more information, visit https://niacc.augusoft.netNIACC Community Education
Garden Totem
arts
Create With Chalk
Poles Couture™ - Here
Get inspired and get your paintbrushes Comes the Sun!
out! Do you need some height in your Celebrate summer with creativity! Everyone
garden? Join us to paint your garden is an artist when Creating with Chalk
totem pole. When you finish, take your Couture™ - a foolproof way to design and
personalized totem pole home the same make custom décor. Using chalk paste,
day. Paint anything that inspires you and a mesh transfer and either wood, metal,
take this one of a kind piece of artwork or chalkboard material, you will create
straight to your garden for everyone to your very own summertime masterpiece.
enjoy. Anyone 10 years and older is welcome
Course #8404 to attend this engaging class, so bring a
6/12/2021 - 6/12/2021 friend, child, spouse, or parent along to
Sat | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM join in the fun! All supplies are provided.
Titonka Savings Bank Choose between a variety of transfers,
$39 including summer and patriotic designs.
Instructor Olmstead Apply the no-fail Chalk Couture™ process
to bring your design to life. Enjoy your
Course #8405 custom masterpiece for years to come!
6/12/2021 - 6/12/2021
Sat | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Course #7780
Titonka Savings Bank 6/1/2021 - 6/1/2021
$39 Tues | 6:00 PM -8:00 PM
Instructor Olmstead Garner Education Center Room 101
$39
Instructor ??
Moped - Online
Awareness, common sense, sharp eyes and a helmet are keys to safety.
Course required for anyone under 16 wanting a moped license; also
good in preparation for obtaining a driver’s license. You must be 14 or
within 6 months of 14th birth date.
Course #8385 Course #8388
4/10/2021 - 4/10/2021 5/22/2021 - 5/22/2021
Sat | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Sat | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Live - Online $49
$49 Instructor Kellogg
Instructor Kellogg
Course #8389
Course #8386 6/5/2021 - 6/5/2021
4/24/2021 - 4/24/2021 Sat | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM $49
$49 Instructor Kellogg
Instructor Kellogg
Course #8387
5/8/2021 - 5/8/2021
Sat | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$49
Instructor Kellogg
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career readiness
7 Steps to a Present a Riding the Roller $$$
$$$ $$$
Successful Professional Coaster:
Job Search Image Negotiating the
Have you applied for countless positions Join us for this informative class on how to New Job Market
with no response? Do you have promote professionalism. Professionalism This course is designed to guide the job
circumstances or background issues that is a blending and interpretation of many applicant through the stages of finding
keep you from landing the job? How skills that help you brand your professional employment - from the initial phase of
do you answer those tricky questions image. How do you want others to see seeking work, to writing a resume and
on applications and still make a good you or your company? Learn how to cover letter, and through the job interview.
impression? All these questions and more exhibit and recognize the qualities that The course is set up into three parts: (1)
will be covered in 7 Steps to a Successful characterize a person or a profession. Work The Research Process (using Google docs,
Job Search. From the application to the efficiently and demonstrate integrity. Next, creating a Google account, and interacting
job fair, and everything in between, we learn how to identify your role and be a online via Zoom); (2) The Application
will look for simple steps that can make professional presence that reflects those Process (navigating job search websites,
a huge difference in your job search around you. Improve your professionalism such as indeed.com and LinkedIn, writing
success! and improve your career! Join us to a resume, and drafting a cover letter);
develop your professional image. You are
Course #8592 representing yourself and your company.
(3) Job Interview Etiquette (the best
4/6/2021 - 4/6/2021 practices to prepare for the job interview
Be a presence. and participating in a mock interview). By
Tues | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Live - Online Course #8569 the end of this series, students should be
$19 6/2/2021 - 6/2/2021 equipped with the necessary skills and
Instructor Kiger Wed | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM personal documents to launch their job
NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center search or move up the ladder with their
$19 current employer. At the end of this
course, students will receive an official
NEW! Instructor Kiger
NIACC Certificate of Completion
Sell Yourself and Course #8084
Get the Job See a class you like, but
4/6/2021 - 4/27/2021
Do you need a resume or a cover letter? Tue | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
No worries! Join us to learn the best
missed the registration NIACC Charles City Center
techniques for writing a fantastic cover deadline? $99
letter and formatting your resume to Instructors Mulcahy, Durrwachter
gain your potential employer’s attention. Call us at
Recognize and promote yourself in such 641-422-4358
a way that they won’t forget. Next step,
you are on your way to the interview.
We will also teach you great interviewing
techniques that will help you leave an
impression and be a presence in your new
employer’s mind. Be confident in knowing
that you have successfully gotten through
all of the steps you need for a successful
resume and interview. Good luck with your
new Job!
Course #8475
6/7/2021 - 6/7/2021
Mon | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Live - Online
$19
Instructor Kiger
14 | SPRING 2021 For more information, visit https://niacc.augusoft.netNIACC Community Education
food & drink
Russian
NEW! Cooking
Cake Art & Design Are you tired of the same old meals every Register
night? Do you want to explore some new
Online
Join us to learn the art of cake decorating!
In just three hours, you will bake, frost, foods? What about trying something
decorate, and design your cake. Learn as exotic-sounding as borshch, bliny, or
techniques of working with fondant icing pirozhki? this course serves as a cultural
and culinary introduction to the traditional
Go online to register at
and buttercream frosting. Learn everything
you need to know to create your cake foods that Russians eat and explores the https://niacc.augusoft.net
masterpieces. When you complete your role that various dishes play in Russian or call us at
culture. In four lessions, we will discuss
masterpiece, take it home, along with
the most popular Russian foods and taste
641-422-4358.
decorating tips and knives, a turntable,
and a cake cutter. Bring a $48 supply fee some of the more traditional dishes.
to class for the instructor. Course #8083
Course #8477 4/7/2021 - 4/28/2021
5/20/2021 - 5/20/2021
Thu | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wed | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
NIACC Charles City Center Refund
Policy
Hampton Center 1 $49
$19 Instructor Mulcahy
Instructor Feauto
Students who notify NIACC
Introduction to Wine Continuing Education at
Do you have questions about wine? Get
introduced to wine! Learn the art of picking
641-422-4358 to drop a
out wine per personal and taste, as well as Continuing Education class
pairing it with foods. Explore the world of two business days prior to
wine in this 2 hr class and leave as a wine the class start date, will
enthusiast. Class is led by Dr. Furman, who
receive a 100% refund. If
is a well- educated wine connoisseur. Learn
what is in the wine world. after hours, you must leave
a message. NO REFUND
Course #8384
4/19/2021 - 4/19/2021
will be issued for failing to
Mon | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM attend the class.
Garner Education Center Room 102
$39
Instructor Furman
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health & wellness
A Healthier You Focus on Your How You Can Buy
If you are interested in learning more Wellbeing: What You Want
about healthy eating, food choices, and
different types of diets, please join this
Mindfulness Let’s talk about money! Do you want to
Learn the skills you need to focus your gain an understanding of the techniques
class. Your instructor will cover topics on and tools used in money and finance? Join
Reading Food Labels, Mediterranean Diet, mind and promote health and positivity.
Be mindful of yourself. Learn a meditation us for this two-part class and learn step by
and Diabetes and Carb Counting in three step how to save, manage, and market your
sessions. practice that helps you guide your
thoughts at the present moment. Join us cash. Learn a solution for every situation
Course #8489 to relax your mind, body, and ideas without for you and your family. How do you save
4/8/2021 - 6/17/2021 distraction. Improve your physical health more and spend less? Create a plan and
Thu | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM & by regulating your emotions, decreasing get started on setting goals for now and
Thu | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM & stress, and eliminating anxiety. Gain for your future. These proven techniques
Thu | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM awareness on focusing on the moment help you develop the goals you need to
Live - Online and what you can control. Define your create financial freedom. Get started with
$25 well-being and gain inner peace. us on creating a plan for more freedom
Instructor Norris with your finances!
Course #8467
4/12/2021 - 4/12/2021 Course #8474
Breathing Meditation: Mon | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM 4/22/2021 - 4/29/2021
The Way to Peace NIACC Activity Center Thu | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
NIACC Charles City Center
Take an hour for yourself! $25
$35
Instructor Armstrong
Learn to relax and find peace and well- Instructor Durrwachter
being through breathing. This class
teaches simple breathing techniques to How to Retire
refresh your entire body and mind. Find Learn how to retire! Do you have a
Self-Defense for
your focus! Use your mind to the fullest. retirement income plan? Join us to get Women
When we find peace, we can naturally started with what you need to know to The time is now! Be prepared. Do you
express this to the world around us. Learn prepare for retirement. Consider all the know what to do if you encounter an
how to clear your mind. Our most internal funds you will need to maintain or gain attacker? Learn techniques to protect
qualities decide our health and happiness. above your current lifestyle. It’s possible! yourself and others. You will be instructed
Find yours today by joining us for this Are you prepared for unexpected health on the most effective ways to safely deter
class. Get on to being a better you! costs or long-term care? Get smart about an attacker. Learn awareness and gain
Course #8401 your money and find a plan that works to knowledge and confidence. Be ready to
4/20/2021 - 5/11/2021 meet your needs for the future. Consider defend yourself. Enroll in this 1 hr class to
Tue | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM basic investment principles that help learn the techniques every woman should
Live - Online you start saving and keep saving. Match know! Age 13+. Ages 13-17 must pair with
$25 your retirement plan with your needs an adult and sign a release form.
Instructor Oertel and provide for your future. And, most
importantly, enjoy your retirement! Course #8372
4/8/2021 - 4/8/2021
Emotions and Course #8483 Thu | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Essential Oils 5/17/2021 - 5/17/2021 Osage Public Library
Mon | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM $25
Improve your focus and support your
Live - Online Instructor Tierney
emotions by using essential oils. Join us to
$19
learn how to use essential oils to become
Instructor Swartout Course #8383
emotionally recharged. Leave with a 5/6/2021 - 5/6/2021
collection of recipes for how to blend Thu | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
essential oils for a healthier you. NIACC Charles City Center
Course #8484 $25
5/4/2021 - 5/4/2021 Instructor Tierney
Tue | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Live - Online
$19
Instructor Clemons
16 | SPRING 2021 For more information, visit https://niacc.augusoft.netSpending and Kids and
Saving Strategies Essential Oils NEW!
Do you often wonder where your money Learn everything you need to know to use Youth Yoga
goes? Join us to simplify and understand essential oils with your kids safely. Just like
Reach for the sky! Are you 11-15 years
your spending and saving habits. Do you adults, children can significantly benefit
old? If so, join us for youth yoga! This class
feel like you should have more money? from the use of essential oils. Oils can aid
teaches various stretching techniques as
This class will show you the importance in sleep, help with pain, improve focus, and
well as yoga poses. Improve strength, gain
of a budget, help you identify financial even tame a tantrum. Can’t get your kids
balance, and learn how to focus on your
goals, and teach you ways to balance your up in the morning? Learn how to fill their
goals. Start with fundamental postures,
spending and saving. All of this helps you room with peppermint and citrus blends
and work up to as advanced as you can
to determine where your money goes. to get them going. Not only will you learn
go. The sky’s the limit. Yoga also gives a
Conquer your spending & saving dilemma about the variety and uses of essential oils,
sense of relaxation to the mind and body
and bring a sense of stability and financial but you will also learn how to make your
while increasing your overall coordination
freedom to your life. own. Build your collection of essential oils
and flexibility. It gives you confidence and
based on your family’s needs.
Course #8480 helps in every aspect of your life. Grab your
5/6/2021 - 5/6/2021 Course #8481 friends and reach for the stars. Please bring
Thu | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 6/8/2021 - 6/8/2021 an exercise or yoga mat to the class.
Live - Online Tue | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$19 Live - Online
Course #8478
4/8/2021 - 4/29/2021
Instructor Swartout $19
Thu | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Instructor Clemons
NIACC Charles City Center
Introduction to $25
Essential Oils! Support Your Instructor Buchanan
Have you often wondered about essential Immune System with Course #8479
oils? Join us to learn where they come Essential Oils 5/20/2021 - 6/10/2021
from, how they’re made, and the basis Thu | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Want to stay healthy? Give your immune
for using them. Make them part of your NIACC Charles City Center
system a bonus with essential oils. Learn
daily routine and recognize their value as $25
the importance of essential oils in balancing
an extension of your health and wellness. Instructor Buchanan
and maintaining a healthy immune system.
From aromatherapy to direct application, Did you know lavender helps you sleep?
you can learn how to create a collection Is eucalyptus an antiviral and antibacterial
of essential oils for your home and family. oil? Learn how to incorporate these Gentle Yoga
Learn which oils to combine or use and other essential oils into your day to It’s time to focus on being healthy both
separately for the best effect. At the end of maintain your health. By supporting your mentally and physically. In this Gentle
this class, you will learn how to create your immune system, you strengthen your mind Yoga series, you will experience the many
own essential oils safely! and body. Essential oils can be a powerful benefits that yoga provides. Yoga’s ancient
Course #8487 and preventative tool in maintaining health methods will relax you, still the chatter. still
4/8/2021 - 4/8/2021 by warding off viruses and bacteria. Join us the chatter in your mind, and bring deep
Thu | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM to boost your Immune System with new- relaxation to your body. This course, which
Live - Online found knowledge and make your bottles meets every Monday night, will become
$19 of essential oil. the best part of your week.
Instructor Clemons Course #8485 Course #7952
4/15/2021 - 4/15/2021 5/17/21 - 6/28/21
Thu | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Thu | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Live - Online NIACC Charles City Center
$19 $35
Instructor Clemons Instructor Buchanan
Register
Online
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net or call us at
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home & family
Be A Better Babysitter Minimalism and You Course #8482
Become a better babysitter in this course What is minimalism? Minimalism is a 5/1/2021 - 5/1/2021
for 10-15 year olds. Quality babysitting lifestyle. It involves decluttering the world Sat | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
skills such as safety of the child(ren) and around you. This class teaches us about Live - Online
safety in the home will be taught in this living with less; it teaches us to live our $19
popular class. Robyn, a certified CPR lives based on experiences, not things. A Instructor Corell
instructor, will also teach basic knowledge minimalist lifestyle offers less stress, less
of CPR. distraction, and more time. Something we
all need! It allows us to free our minds and
Course #8536 enjoy our surroundings. Minimalism is a
6/19/2021 - 6/19/2021 tool to eliminate unnecessary clutter from
Sat | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Register
our lives. Join us to learn this approach
Osage Public Library that offers a more meaningful life by
$25 teaching us to accumulate simple joys
Online
Instructor Hansen instead of things. “The pursuit of less is the
pursuit of more.”
Go online to register at
https://niacc.augusoft.
See a class you like, but missed the registration deadline? net or call us at
Call us at 641-422-4358 641-422-4358.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021
This is a day in early spring when gardeners have the opportunity to
connect with each other and share tips on gardening best practices.
Whether you are a Master Gardener and need credit hours, or are look-
ing for ideas on how to start a garden, this is the seminar for you!
• Prizes!
• Meet Other Gardeners!
• Online Exhibits by Gardening Related
Businesses to Explore!
Course # 8476
Cost $29 in advance
HOW TO REGISTER:
www.niacc.edu
1-888-GO NIACC, ext. 4358
641-422-4358
18 | SPRING 2021 For more information, visit https://niacc.augusoft.netNIACC Community Education
language & creative writing
Powerful Public Write Iowa: Express
NEW! Speaking Your Experience
Everyday Spanish Are you nervous speaking to a crowd Have you ever seen something so beautiful
Join us online to improve your Spanish or even a few individuals? Join us to that it creates a memory? Do you live
speaking skills. Do you want to become analyze your strengths and weaknesses in Iowa, or were you passing through?
more fluent and increase your vocabulary? and start talking yourway to being Write about Iowa! Put those memories to
This class will focus on consonant and vowel a powerful presenter. Learn how to paper. Capture your experiences and put
sounds, which lead to a better accent when attract your audience and deliver your them into words. Our words tell a story of
speaking Spanish and smoother delivery. message without fear. Learn valuable a moment in time in our life. Create your
Become more familiar with pronunciation communication tools and different ways account today.
and speaking. Build your skills naturally by to interact with your audience. Take the
pressure off yourself by feeling confident Course #8380
speaking words and then phrases. Learning 4/15/2021 - 5/20/2021
Spanish in this context builds phrases into and knowing your information. Then,
it’s just as simple as informing your Thu | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
conversations that enable you to broaden Live - Online
your interactions and your career. Start audience. Know your message and speak
it. Join us for this 90-minute class and $29
building your mastery of speaking Spanish Instructor Oertel
more fluently with us. Knowledge of build your presence as a public speaker!
Spanish is preferred but not required. Course #8466
Personal & Cultural Enrichment
Course #8469 4/12/2021 - 4/12/2021
4/14/2021 - 5/19/2021 Mon | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Book Club: Eleanor,
Wed | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Live - Online the Life of Mrs.
$19
Live - Online
$49 Instructor Bertelsen Roosevelt
Instructor Griffin Have you ever read an excellent book and
wanted to tell someone about it? Join us
for our online book club. In three sessions,
we will read and discuss ‘Eleanor, the
Life of Mrs. Roosevelt,’ Read from start
to finish, all of her accomplishments and
contributions that still have impact today.
Books are not provided, check your library.
Course #8568
5/12/2021 - 5/26/2021
Wed | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Live - Online
$19
Register
Online
Go online to register at
https://niacc.augusoft.
net or call us at
641-422-4358.
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