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CONTINUING
EDUCATION
FALL 2020
schedule
of classes
www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Allied Health...........................................3-5 Culinary Arts............................................18 Language Arts and Culture................. 11-12
Campus Bookstore.................................... 8 Curriculum Enrollment.............................17 Massage Therapy Program.......................5
College and Career Readiness............... 19 Emergency Services.........................21, 23 Maps........................................................22
Computer Skills & Technology................... 6 English As A Second Language..............19 National Career Readiness
Cosmetology/Esthetics/ Equine Studies..........................................8 Certification.............................................20
Nail Technology......................................... 7 General Interest and Occupational Training and
Career and Employment Hobbies.....................................................9 Professional Development.................12-15
Resource Center..................................... 16 Healthy Living and Truck Driver Training...............................21
Creative/Visual Arts................................7-8 Physical Education..................................10 Small Business Center Seminars............17
Continuing Education Hours of Operation CANCELLATION POLICY
If we cancel a class, you will be notified. If you would like to cancel
Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 6 PM Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
your place in a class, please notify us as soon as possible before
the class meets for the first time.
Summer Hours REGISTRATION FEE REFUND POLICY
If you need a refund or transfer, contact the Polk Center at 828-
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM 894-3092 or the Rutherford Campus at 828-395-1405.
A 100% refund shall be made if you officially withdraw prior to the
first day of class or if the class is canceled.
3 Easy Ways To Pre-Register A 75% refund shall be made if you officially withdraw from the
class prior to or on the official 10% point of the class. No refund
thereafter.
For better customer service, OCCUPATIONAL EXTENSION FEES AND FEE WAIVERS ARE SET BY
THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ARE SUBJECT
ALL classes now require prepayment. TO CHANGE.
• By Phone Important Information Section 10.6 of Session Law 2013-360 eliminated
Call 828-395-1405, Rutherford Campus or the waiver of tuition for up to six hours of credit instruction and one
course of noncredit instruction per academic semester for senior
828-894-3092, Polk Center to register for citizens age 65 or older who are qualified as legal residents of North
classes. Please have the course number and your Carolina that was previously allowed in G.S. 115D-5(b)(11)
social security number handy when you call. If you have a documented disability, it is your responsibility to
• In Person contact the Disability Coordinator, 828-395-1732 to discuss classroom
accommodation.
Drop by the Continuing Education Office in
The Foundation Building on the Rutherford
Campus or at the Polk Center.
USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
• On The WEB Pre-Registration Isothermal Community College is a tobacco-free
Rutherford Campus campus effective January 1, 2019. This applies to all
www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff employees, students, contractors, vendors, and visi-
Polk Center tors. For policy details, see policy 802-02-01BP Use
www.isothermal.edu/learnstuffpolk of Tobacco Products.
Isothermal Community College does not discriminate against students, employees or applicants on the grounds of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.
Isothermal Community College is dedicated to equality of opportunity for its staff, students, and community. 2,000 copies @ .24 cents per copy 7/2020
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FALL 2020 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES ALLIED HEALTH
Allied Health Coordinator: Phlebotomy
Betsy Cuthbertson, RN, BSN This 258-hour course provides theory and clinical
Primary Instructors: experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and
Nicole Burnette, CCMA, CMAA, CPT, CET; other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is
Keith Hunt, RPh; placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and
universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient
Michele Wilson, CCMA, CMAA, CPT, CBCS
relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection.
Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform
Healthcare Billing and Coding
procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients
This 180-hour course prepares an individual for entry level
in various health care settings and may be eligible for
healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can
national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Course
include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities
does include a clinical component (travel time to clinical
of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an
sites could be as much as 60 minutes one-way). Students
insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding
who successfully complete this training program will be
regulations,reimbursement issues,claim instructions,medical
eligible to sit for the National HealthCareers Association’s
terminology, filing commercial claims, insurance plans,
Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam. CLASS DATES
Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers’ Compensation.
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please call (828)
Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize
395 - 1405 to confirm course dates. *Financial aid
MS Windows and the Internet to effectively retrieve billing-
opportunities may be available for qualifying students.
related information and updates, and have the knowledge
base to apply for national certification as a Certified Billing
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the continued COVID-19
and Coding Specialist. CLASS DATES ARE SUBJECT
crisis, the Phlebotomy course AND Registration/
TO CHANGE. Please call (828) 395 - 1405 to confirm
Orientation sessions will have a maximum capacity of
course dates. *Financial aid opportunities may be
10 STUDENTS per class and session. Use the Sign-up
available for qualifying students.
Genius ® link below to sign-up for the Registration/
Orientation session today!
#59010
December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044EADA72BA3F94-
ONLINE only, $185
iccphlebotomy
(Registration fee + $5 Institution technology fee)
#59011
Cardiovascular Technician/Monitor
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur, 8:30 AM - 3 PM
This course is designed and approved to prepare the
November 2, 2020 - February 3, 2021
student to become a certified EKG (ECG) and Technician/
Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 110, $180
Monitor. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology
Registration/Orientation (required): Tuesday, September
of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition
29 at 10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room
of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle
branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills will include
Pharmacy Technician
operating EKG equipment, running and mounting strips as
This 208-hour totally online course is designed to provide
well as reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac lead
instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and
tracings produced from 12 and five lead monitors and
dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under
to understand the basics of capnography as it relates to
supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include
heart function. Students who successfully complete this
drug packaging and labeling, outpatient dispensing, hospital
training program will be eligible to sit for the National
dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures,
HealthCareers Association’s Certified EKG Technician
inventory control, and non-sterile compounding. Upon
(CET) exam. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the continued
completion, students should be able to perform basic
COVID-19 crisis, this course will have a maximum
supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy
capacity of 10 STUDENTS per class. CLASS
settings. Students who successfully complete this training
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please call
program will be eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician
(828) 395 - 1405 to confirm course dates. *Financial aid
Certification Exam (PTCE) offered through the Pharmacy
opportunities may be available for qualifying students.
Technician Certification Board (PTCB). CLASS DATES
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please call (828)
#59008
395 - 1405 to confirm course dates. *Financial aid
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur, 8:30 AM - 3 PM
opportunities may be available for qualifying students.
September 8, 2020 - October 15, 2020
Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 110, $180
#59007
Registration/Orientation (required): Call to register
September 6, 2020 - December 31, 2020
ONLINE only, $185
(Registration fee + $5 Institution technology fee)
Continuing Education 3
ALLIED HEALTH FALL 2020
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Allied Health Coordinator: Betsy Cuthbertson, RN, BSN
Primary Instructors: Cassidy Butler, RN, BSN; Tracey Evans, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN; Nicole Paul, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, CIC; Carole
Robbins, MSN, BSN, RN; Patrice Staley, BSN, RN; June Steele, RN, BSN; Loretta Whiteside, MSN, BSN, RN; Carla Wist, RN, BSN
Medication Aide
This 24-hour course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide and Med-
Tech. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include
medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal
implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate the skills necessary
to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. Prerequisite: Current listing on the NA I Registry.
CLASS DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please call (828) 395 - 1675 to confirm course dates. *Financial aid
opportunities may be available for qualifying students.
#59009 PLEASE NOTE: Due to the continued COVID-19 crisis, ALL
Fri/Sat/Sun, 8 AM - 5 PM Nurse Aide Level I courses AND Registration/Orientation
October 10, 11, 17 sessions will have a maximum capacity of 10 STUDENTS per
Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 109, $80 class (including Hybrid classes) and sessions.
Use the Sign-up Genius ® link below to sign-up for the
Nurse Aide Level I - appropriate Registration/Orientation session today!
NEW HYBRID CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE!
This 188-hour course is designed to prepare graduates to https://www.signupgenius.com go/20F044EADA72BA3F94-iccnurse
provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for
the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s
rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care
procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and
documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation
is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the
course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division
of Facility Services. Prerequisite: Pathways to C.N.A. course (will be discussed on registration day). CLASS DATES
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please call (828) 395 - 1675 to confirm course dates. *Financial aid opportunities are
available for the Nurse Aide Level I courses for qualifying students.
#58997 #59013
Tues/Wed 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Thur/Fri 9 AM - 3:30 PM
September 1, 2020 - December 16, 2020 September 24, 2020 - January 29, 2021
Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 116, $180 Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 116, $180
Registration/Orientation (required): Thursday, August 13 at Registration/Orientation (required): Monday, August 17 at
10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room 10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room
#59004 #59006
Wed 8 AM - 4:30 PM Tues/Wed/Thur 10 AM - 2 PM
September 9, 2020 - March 10, 2021 October 27, 2020 - March 4, 2021
Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 109, $180 Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 109, $180
Registration/Orientation (required): Friday, August 14 at Registration/Orientation (required): Thursday, August 20 at
10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room 10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room
#59002 #59005
ONLINE and Tues/Thur 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Tues/Wed/Thur 4 PM - 8 PM
September 13, 2020 - December 4, 2020 October 27, 2020 - March 4, 2021
Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 112, $180 Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 109, $180
(Registration fee + $5 Institution technology fee) Registration/Orientation (required): Friday, August 21 at
Registration/Orientation (required): Tuesday, August 18 at 10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room
10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room
#TBA - WIST
#59001 Sat/Sun 8 AM - 4:30 PM
ONLINE and Wed 8 AM - 4:30 PM November 7, 2020 - February 7, 2021
September 13, 2020 - December 4, 2020 Polk Center, Room 116, $180
Rutherfordton Learning Center, Room 112, $180 Registration/Orientation (required): Friday, October 9 at
(Registration fee + $5 Institution technology fee) 10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room
Registration/Orientation (required): Wednesday, August
19 at 10:30 AM, Foundation Building, Hickory Room
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES ALLIED HEALTH
MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM Isothermal Community College Nurse Educator
Coordinator: Karen Marshall Professional Development (45 Hours)
Instructors: Jane Cannon and Lilia White Instructor: Kimberly Amos
The North Carolina Board of Nursing specifies that “nursing
PLEASE NOTE: Our full Massage Therapy Program class faculty who teach in a program leading to initial licensure
costs will include registration fee(s), mandatory textbooks/ have preparation in teaching and learning principles
workbooks,scrubs and other incidental costs for personal for adult education, including curriculum development,
supplies. implementation and evaluation.” This preparation must
be completed prior to or within the first three years of
Massage Therapy employment.The Nurse Educator Professional Development
Our 660-hour massage therapy program combines lecture course was developed to meet this requirement.The course
time with hands-on practice of massage techniques. consists of two online training modules offered through
Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, Continuing Education at Isothermal Community College.
nutrition, business practices, ethics and specific massage The course is designed for BSN-prepared nurse educators
modalities. Students will gain hands-on experience working who seek:
with the public in a clinic setting through the program’s • To meet the 45 hour nurse educator requirements as
student massage clinic. set forth by the NC Board of Nursing
• Additional training by experienced faculty in their field
Upon completion of the program, graduates may sit for • Motivation for pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nursing
the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam), the Education
sole licensing exam for the Massage Profession. Upon • Additional contact hours for licensing
successfully passing the MBLEx, graduates may apply
to NCBMBT (North Carolina Board of Massage and PLEASE CALL FOR DATES OF COURSE AND FEE
Bodywork Therapy) for their license to practice massage Isothermal Community College / Moodle
in the state of North Carolina or to other state boards to
practice in other states. Isothermal Community College’s Type/Location: Online using Moodle/ Isothermal Community
program prepares students for a career in Massage Therapy College
in hospitals, health & fitness centers, wellness centers, Cost: Please Call (includes tuition and a certificate upon
chiropractic offices, resorts, spas, nursing homes, cruise completion of the course), plus textbooks cost.
ships, and more. Textbooks: Caputi, L. (Ed.). (2010). Teaching nursing: The art
and science (Vol. 1 &2). Glen Ellyn: College of Dupage Press.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment (ISBN 978-1-932514-24-7; 978-1-932514-25-4)
of Massage Therapists is projected to grow 26% from 2016
to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. This continuing education activity was approved by
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited
Occupational Employment Statistics, May, 2017 www.bls. approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
gov/oes/) Commission on Accreditation. Students must provide a
SSN Number; Email Address, and city in which they live for
Prerequisite: Moodle Access.
High School diploma or GED. College Transcripts or
CASAS Reading Test Scores. Students must be at least 18 PLEASE CALL FOR DATES OF COURSE AND FEE
years of age by the first day of class. Isothermal Community College / Moodle
Registration Fee: $180 Kimberly Amos, PhD, RN, CNE, is the lead instructor for Nurse
Books (approximate): $350 Educator Professional Development. Dr. Amos has been a faculty at
Black Scrubs (approximate): $45 Isothermal Community College for the past 7.5 years. She received
her PhD in Education (Specializing in Nursing Education) from Capella
Massage Therapy - Evening Class University, her Master’s in Science (Specializing in Nursing Education)
#58970 and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western Carolina University.
September 8, 2020 - September 10, 2021 Dr. Amos is also a Certified Nurse Educator by the National League
Tues/Weds/Thurs, 6 - 10 PM for Nursing. In addition, she practiced as a RN in various settings for
over 12 years before entering nursing education. For more information,
No class on 12/22 - 1/1
contact Kim Amos at 828-395-1762 or kamos@isothermal.edu.
*Mandatory Pathways to Massage intro class will be held
August 31 - Sept.3, 6PM - 9:30 PM $70 (Fee waivers
available to those who qualify) TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES CALL:
POLK CENTER - 828-894-3092
*Financial aid opportunities may be available for RUTHERFORD CAMPUS OR RLC - 828-395-1405
qualifying students, contact (828) 894 - 3092 for more
information. Visit the Continuing Education website
www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Continuing Education 5
COMPUTER SKILLS & TECHNOLOGY FALL 2020
QuickBooks! Sign up today! Basic Computing
Instructor: Dan Thomas Instructor: Robin Wiggins
Dan will teach you accounting fundamentals. Come learn Are you new to computers and would like to learn more?
about the fastest, easiest way to manage your home or This course is geared to students who have little to no
business! With hands-on automated accounting, gain a basic experience with personal computers who want to learn
understanding of QuickBooks wizards by setting up charts the basics. You’ll learn fundamental computing concepts
of accounts, taxes, assets, income on-line banking, and and terminology, work with multiple programs; copy, move,
much more! You’ll utilize QuickBooks for accounts payable, delete and restore documents, access the internet, protect
accounts receivable and learn how to reconcile your your computer from malware and much more.
checkbook through hands on experience. Join us in using
this powerful software to make your business and home #58993
financial tasks easier. Students must have basic computer Thurs, 9 AM - 12 PM
skills. October 8 - November 12
Polk Center, Room 122, $70
#58875 (plus $5 institution technology fee)
Tues/Thurs, 5:45 - 8:15 PM
September 8 - 29 Beginning Excel
Rutherford Learning Center, Room 116, $75 Instructor: Robin Wiggins
(Registration fee + $5 Institution technology fee) Learn to organize and analyze data using Microsoft Excel
through hands-on exercises and examples designed for the
Dan Thomas brings a wealth of experience to this class as an IRS beginner. Explore workbook basics, building, formatting and
Enrolled Agent, current QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor, member of printing worksheets, and using functions and formulas.
the National Association of Tax Professionals and Past President of the
NC chapter of the National Association of Tax Professionals. Dan is the #58994
owner of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service in Forest City. Thurs, 1 - 4 PM
October 8 - November 12
Polk Center, Room 122, $70
(plus $5 institution technology fee)
CREATIVE/VISUAL ARTS
Painting Open Studio Open Studio
Instructor:Vicki Van Vynckt Instructor: Dot Pearce
Turn your blank canvas or paper into a work of art! In this painting class Open studio is a gathering of artists of all
you choose your subject matter and the medium you prefer to work mediums who share ideas and explore new skills
with: oils, acrylics, or watercolor. You will receive expert guidance in and techniques. Beginners are welcome and
composition, color, color mixing, values, and other elements of design encouraged to try out different forms of art. Ink,
by instructor Vicki Van Vynckt. Beginning oil and acrylic artists are pastel, colored pencil, or watercolor. The options
welcome.Watercolor artists should have some previous experience. are endless! Students must bring their own
Students are welcome to come and go as they please within the open supplies and projects to work on. Hone your
studio period. Students need to bring their own supplies and projects skills with a group of fun artists.
to work on. If you are a beginner, please request a list of supplies that
are available at the ICC Polk Center office (828) 894-3092. #58935
Fri, 9 AM - 2 PM (1 hr lunch)
#58965 August 14 - October 2
Tues, 9 AM - 4 PM (1 hr lunch) Polk Center, Room 108, $90
August 25 - October 13
Polk Center, Room 108, $90 #58936
Fri, 9 AM - 1 PM (1 hr lunch)
#58966 October 9 - December 4
Tues, 9 AM - 4 PM (1 hr lunch) No Class on 11/27.
October 20 - December 8 #58964
Polk Center, Room 108, $90 Fri, 9 AM - 1 PM (1 hr lunch)
January 8 - February 26
#58967 Polk Center, Room 108, $90
Tues, 9 AM - 4 PM (1 hr lunch)
January 5 - February 23
Polk Center, Room 108, $90
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES CREATIVE/VISUAL ARTS
Photography Pyrography:The Art of Wood Burning
Instructor: Giuliana Riley Instructor: Lacey Hamrick
Improve the quality of your photographs by learning how to What is wood burning? With a beginning pyrography kit you
set your camera to control the outcome.You’ll learn how to are able to make DYI crafts and projects. In this class we will
take better pictures of people and pets, landscapes, nature, be burning an image onto a bamboo wood cutting board.
equestrian events, and travel. Get individualized instruction Is this dangerous? No, wood burning has been around for
and hands-on demonstrations while shooting on location. many years. Although it requires concentration, it is actually
This class will include basic digital image editing techniques. quite relaxing.
Bring your digital camera with fully charged battery
and camera manual, if available. #58882
Tues/Thurs, 6 - 8PM
#58876
Mon, 6:15 - 9:15PM September 15 - October 6
September 14 - 28 Rutherford Campus, Willow Room FDN Building, $75
Rutherford Campus, Willow Room FDN Building, $50
(Registration fee + $5 Institution technology fee) “Zentangle” The Art of Fancy Doodling
Instructor: Lacey Hamrick
Photography: Editing Digital Photographs Nothing to fear here! Do NOT worry if you feel like you
Instructor: Giuliana Riley are not great at drawing. Zentangle is all about relaxing and
Learn how to edit and retouch digital photographs. Master is very easy to learn. If you find yourself doodling on paper
the use of basic tools available to enhance your pictures or making up patterns, you will love this class. Unplanned
and to dramatically improve the final image. patterns make up a non-representational picture. This
allows you to focus on each stroke and not the end result.
Learn how to transfer, save, re-size, and organize photographs
to prepare them for printing. Use your favorite photos to
create personalized greeting cards for all occasions. Get
#58885
Isothermal Community College
Tues/Thurs, 6 - 8PM
Isothermal Commun
feedback and tips on correcting photographic errors. October 20 - November 5
Bring your digital photographs to work on, to get feedback, Rutherford Campus, Willow Room FDN Building, $75
and to receive instruction on producing new improved
images of your projects. Bring a flash drive to save your
work on, and your camera with manual, if available.
#58877 Located in the Student Center Located in the Student Cente
Mon, 6:15 - 9:15PM 828-286-2319 828-286-2319
October 12 - 26 • Walk-ins Welcome • No appointment necessary • Walk-ins Welcome • No appointment ne
Rutherford Campus, Willow Room FDN Building, $50
All services performed by students. All services performed by students.
(Registration fee + $5 Institution technology Please
fee) allow ample time to complete Please allow ample time to complete
the services you have requested. the services you have requested.
Giuliana Polinari Riley has previously taught Photography inHouRS the of opeRatIoN
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Applied Science and Technology Department of Isothermal Community for Special Offers...
Day Salon evening Salon Day Salon evening Sal
College for over thirty years. She is the recipient of multiple Photography
Monday-Thursday Isothermal
Monday-Thursday Cosmetology Monday-Thursday Monday-Thur
awards from Kodak, Artists Abroad, Verona, Italy, Rutherford 9:00County
- 11:15 am 4:30 - 7:30 pm 9:00 - 11:15 am 4:30 - 7:30 p
Visual Arts Guild; and she was granted the 2014 and 2019 Regional
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friday (no chemicals) for evening appointments friday (no chemicals) for evening appoi
Artist Project Grants. 8:00 - 11:00 am leave a message at 8:00 - 11:00 am leave a messag
for day appointments 828-395-4293 828-395-429
for day appointments
leave a message at • ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE • leave a message at
828-395-1439 828-395-1439
Rejuvenate Your Body,
No children are allowed in the cosmetology labs
unless they are receiving a service.
No children are allowed in the cosm
unless they are receiv
Mind, and Senses.
Prices subject to change. Prices sub
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES CALL:
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POLK CENTER - 828-894-3092
RUTHERFORD CAMPUS OR RLC - 828-395-1405
Visit the Continuing Education website Te c h n o l o g y
www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff Registration is open for the Nail Technology Program at
Isothermal Community College for Fall 2020 semester.
Continuing Education 7
EQUINE STUDIES FALL 2020
The Campus
Introduction to Equine Management Level I
Formerly known as Groom Elite 99,this course will introduce
students to horse handling, horse behavior and basic care.
This class is a prerequisite for Equine Management Level II.
Bookstore
This class takes regular field trips to barn locations in the
greater foothills area. *Financial aid opportunities may
be available for qualifying students, contact (828) 894
- 3092 for more information.
#58972
Mon/Wed, 1 - 5 PM
September 14 - 21
Polk Center, Room 112, $70 Located in the Student Center Building
Equine Management Level II
Formerly known as Groom Elite 101, this flagship 40-hour FALL SEMESTER HOURS
course focuses on important horse equine management Extended Hours Aug 11-28
skills including: stable management, basic first aid, nutrition,
Monday- Thursday
and anatomy and physiology..The course is geared to horse
care workers and horse owners with some experience who 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
desire to have a deeper more comprehensive knowledge of Friday:
the horse and working with horses. Training will combine 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
lecture and hands-on learning in the barn. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Equine Management I. This class Regular Hours resume Aug 31
takes regular field trips to barn locations in the greater
foothills area. *Financial aid opportunities may be
Mon/Wed/Thurs
available for qualifying students, contact (828) 894 - 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
3092 for more information. Tues
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
#58973 Fri
Mon/Wed, 1 - 5 PM 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
October 5 - November 4
Polk Center, Room 112, $125 Hours are subject to change with out notice.
Advanced Equine Management Level III Isothermal Bookstore carries
Formerly known as Groom Elite 201, this course offers a full-line of apparel, supplies and
a more in-depth study of stable management, first aid, accessories with the school logo.
nutrition, and grooming. Prerequisite: Successful completion
We also have a wide selection of Jansport
of Introduction to Equine Management Level I and Equine
Management Level II. bookbags with lifetime warranties
15-30% below retail.
This class takes regular field trips to barn locations in the There are many books about
greater foothills area. *Financial aid opportunities may be Rutherford County and surrounding
available for qualifying students, contact (828) 894 - 3092 areas sold in the bookstore.
for more information.
*Dates are TBD
Visit our website at
bookstore.isothermal.edu
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES CALL:
POLK CENTER - 828-894-3092
Please contact us at
RUTHERFORD CAMPUS OR RLC - 828-395-1405
Visit the Continuing Education website 828-395-1633
with any questions or concerns.
www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES GENERAL INTEREST & HOBBIES
Knitting Cake Decorating: Beyond the Icing
Instructor: Carolyn Lane Instructor: Cassondra McClung
Beginners will learn the basics of knitting such as: yarn, Learn basic recipes for cakes and buttercream. We will
needles, gauge, cast on, bind off, how to read a pattern, knit go over and demonstrate different mediums to decorate
stitch, purl stitch, increase and decrease. More experienced your cake board. Learn how to level, fill and smoothly frost
knitters can bring a project to work on or pick one from your very own cakes with a variety of techniques. We will
other patterns that will be available. These knitters will color frosting, fill a piping bag and practice top and bottom
have help with problems in knitting and advice on yarns borders.
and patterns. Beginners will need size 7 straight needle and
1 skein of peaches and cream yarn. Class 1: Go over recipes, supply list and demonstrate
covering a cake board.
#58873 Class 2: Smoothly cover a cake with icing using different
Tues, 6 - 8 PM techniques
September 15 - October 20 Class 3: Practice borders and other icing techniques with
Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Maple Room, $40 different icing tips
Class 4: From start to finish, ice your own cake and
#58874 decorate using the techniques learned.
Tues, 6 - 8 PM
November 3 - December 15 #58932
Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Maple Room, $40 Mon, 7 - 8:30 PM, October 5 - 26
Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Maple Room, $35
Small Engine Repair
Instructor: John Womack Poetry Craft Workshop
Keep those mowers, chainsaws, tillers, and weed eaters Instructor: Greg Lobas
humming along for years to come. Learn not only how to In this advanced poetry writing workshop, we will be
repair these pieces of equipment, but how to maintain them. looking at the roots and elements of modern poetry.
John will show you how to solve engine problems as well Students will submit their work for critique by the group.
as prevent new ones. We will go from basic to advanced in It is for writers of all skill levels, who want to submit their
8 weeks of class. One night per week, 3 hours per night. poetry for publication, or who are simply interested in
This class is a consolidated course from previous small honing their craft for their own enjoyment. The discussions
engine and advanced small engine course offerings. Bring are moderated by Greg Lobas, who is an award winning
tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) and items to local poet.
be repaired to the second class (John will provide
advice during the first class on what to bring). You #58937
must be at least 16 years of age. Wed, 3 -5 PM, September 2 - October 7
Polk Center, Room 108, $70
#58880
Mon, 6 - 9 PM #58943
September 21 - November 9 Wed, 3 - 5 PM, October 21 - December 2
Chase High School, AG Room, $70 No Class on 11/25
Polk Center, Room 108, $70
#58969
Tues, 6 - 9 PM The Philosophy of America
September 15 - November 3 Instructor: Joshua Weinburg
Polk Center, Room 118/PCHS, $70 This class will discuss the enlightenment philosophy from
which America was borne as well as the distinctly American
John Womack has been a Certified Small Engine Mechanic since philosophy we have seen emerge since. Our reading list will
1980. In addition he has completed a Small Engine Repair and an cover philosophers like Thomas Paine, Frederick Douglass,
Advanced Small Engine Repair course with the Foley-Belsaw Institute Abbie Hoffman, and more. We will then use these thinkers
of Small Engine Repair in Kansas City, Missouri. John received his initial and concepts to tackle real and relevant topics of today.
automotive training here at Isothermal in the Automotive Mechanics
class, and has over 30+ years’ experience. No previous knowledge of the subject matter is required.
All that is needed is curiosity, love of wisdom, and care for
the subject matter. Come prepared to ask questions and
participate in discussions.
#59014
Mon, 6 - 9 PM, September 14 - October 19
Polk Center, Room 122, $60
Continuing Education 9
HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL EDUCATION FALL 2020
Hiking 101 Water Exercise / Lap Swim
Instructor: Dana Bradley, Outdoor Programs Director Instructor: Deborah Gerard
for Rutherford Outdoor Coalition This is a combination class. Participants can choose be-
Hiking 101 is a 30-hour continuing education class that tween self-paced laps to develop cardiovascular fitness or
gives participants the opportunity to explore local trails participate with the group performing rhythmic aerobic
and witness some of the beauty this area of North Carolina water activity to increase muscle strength, muscle endur-
has to offer. This class is open to all ages and fitness levels ance and flexibility through water resistance.
but keep in mind that hiking is a requirement. We will walk
slowly and take breaks as needed along the hikes. Hikes #58867
must be completed as a group during the scheduled time. Mon/Wed//Fri, 1 - 1:50PM
Participants should wear comfortable hiking shoes (tennis September 9 - November 20
shoes, hiking boots), and bring water, a lunch, and snacks. Rutherford Campus, Student Center, Pool, $60
# 58914 Yoga - All Levels
Mon/Wed, 10 AM - 2 PM, September 14 - October 14 Instructor: Marie Chan
Rutherford Campus, Maple Room and Yoga is an ancient form of exercise uniting breath with
Off Campus Locations, $60 movement. It is a fun, gentle, no impact, non-competitive
Date Time Location Mileage Rating way to improve your well-being physically and mentally.Yoga
9/14 10 - 11 am Maple Room: Intro. to Hiking n/a n/a practice improves breathing, relaxation, posture alignment,
9/16 10 - 11 am Maple Room: Trail Safety n/a n/a flexibility, muscle tone, core strength, balance, and coordi-
9/21 10 - 11:30 am ICC Trail System 2.5 E nation. It also includes restorative components. This is an
9/23 10 am - 2 pm Clear Creek Lake View Trail 1.3 M All Levels class. Beginning and returning students, existing
9/28 10 am - 2 pm Catawba Falls 3 M yoga practitioners are welcome. Basic poses with variations
9/30 10 am - 1 pm Rumbling Bald 1.5 M/S and flow sequences will be introduced and reviewed. Poses
10/5 10 am - 2 pm Bearwallow Mountain 2 M/S can be practiced at different levels to accommodate vari-
10/7 10 am - 2 pm Little Bradley Falls 2 M/S ous abilities and mild joint issues. This class is suitable for
10/12 10 am - 1:30 pm Walnut Creek Falls 4 M/S anyone in general good health including seniors who have
10/14 10 am - 2 pm Tom’s Creek Falls 1.6 E/M been active. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Be
E = Easy M = Moderate S = Strenuous prepared to practice bare feet. Wear comfortable clothing
that will not restrict movement. Daily personal practice is
Water Exercise encouraged. Students must be in good enough physical con-
Instructor: Ruth Hils dition to perform light to moderate exercise. Bring to class
Participate with the group performing rhythmic aerobic a firm blanket.Yoga mat is optional. We have some props in
water activity to increase muscle strength, muscle endur- the classroom. Do not eat for two hours before class. Prac-
ance and flexibility through water resistance. Participants ticing yoga on a full stomach may cause lethargy, discomfort
can move at their own pace and ability. and even nausea. Note: If you have any questions whether
this class is suitable for you, contact Marie at (828) 305-
#50471 8816, or at email asanayoga.rfc@gmail.com
Tues/Thurs, 4:45 - 5:45 PM, June 16 - October 6
Rutherford Campus, Student Center, Pool, $60 #58883
Tues, 6 - 7:15 PM
#58881
September 8 - October 13
Tues/Thurs, 4:45 - 5:45 PM, October 15 - February 18 2021
Rutherford Learning Center, Room 108, $45
Rutherford Campus, Student Center, Pool, $60
#58884
Fitness Swim (Lap Swim)
Tues, 6 - 7:15 PM
Instructor: Deborah Gerard
November 3 - December 15
This class is designed for individuals who wish to develop
Rutherford Learning Center, Room 108, $45
their cardiovascular fitness through swimming laps. Em-
phasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular fitness, muscle Marie is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 500 hours level
strength, and muscle endurance. This program is individu- – which includes certifications in Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Prenatal/Post-natal
ally paced. You may keep a record of your laps, time, and yoga, Senior Yoga and Yoga as Therapy from the Asheville Yoga Center. Her les-
pulse rate to chart progress. sons emphasize a blend of strength, flexibility, balance, and alignment coordi-
nated with breathing. She also teaches at other Rutherford County locations
and in Spartanburg yoga studios. Marie Chan RYT-500.
#58868
Mon/Wed//Fri, 7 - 7:50 AM, September 9 - November 20
Rutherford Campus, Student Center, Pool, $60
10 Isothermal Community CollegeSCHEDULE OF CLASSES LANGUAGE ARTS & CULTURE
Coffee Shop Community Spanish Spanish II
Instructor: Colleen Abril Instructor: Colleen Abril
Join us for a fun, informal Spanish conver- This class offers the second half of an introductory pro-
sation class! Instructor, Colleen Abril, will gram that makes language acquisition a natural, personal-
guide intermediate through advanced ized, enjoyable and rewarding experience. The course is
Spanish speakers through exciting con- designed to help students attain proficiency in four basic
versation. Practice your Spanish language skills in a relaxed language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing while
coffee shop setting!!! If you’re interested - sign up as soon enjoying the opportunity to practice with other students
as you’re ready to commit so you don’t miss your chance! at the same level. Students are asked meaningful questions
which require them to speak about their daily lives and ex-
#58938 press their own opinions. Each lesson includes sections on
Wed, 11 a.m - 12 p.m vocabulary, grammar, conversation, readings, cultural facts
September 2 - September 23 and Actividades. Spanish II provides all the elements for a
Openroad Coffee & Tea continuing one-year course. Completion of the Spanish I
915 West Mills Street, Columbus, NC 28722 class is recommended.
Register at ICC Polk Center, $25
#58934
#58939 Weds, 2 - 4 PM, October 7 - December 2, No class 11/25
Wed, 11 a.m - 12 p.m Polk Center, Room 109, $70
September 30 - October 21
Openroad Coffee & Tea Colleen Abril was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to
915 West Mills Street, Columbus, NC 28722 the beautiful foothills of Western North Carolina during her middle
school years. She had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a
Register at ICC Polk Center, $25
student exchange program in high school where she lived and studied
#58940 in Lima, Peru for a year. Since then, she has obtained a Bachelor’s De-
gree in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. She
Wed, 11 a.m - 12 p.m
has utilized her degree and experience by tutoring students, specifically
October 28 - November 18 in ESL and Spanish, of all different ages and backgrounds for over 20
Openroad Coffee & Tea years. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, hiking, and reading.
915 West Mills Street, Columbus, NC 28722
Register at ICC Polk Center, $25 Italian I
Instructor: Giuliana Riley
Spanish I A practical approach to learning conversational Italian,
Instructor: Colleen Abril taught by Giuliana Polinari Riley who was born in Verona,
This class offers the first half of an introductory program Italy, lived there for over twenty years, and studied in Rome
that makes language acquisition a natural, personalized, en- for four years. The class will cover the correct Italian pro-
joyable and rewarding experience. The course is designed
nunciation, grammar, vocabulary, common expressions, and
to help students attain proficiency in four basic language
essential phrases related to, exchanging proper greetings,
skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing while enjoy-
ing the opportunity to practice with other students at the asking for directions, ordering at a restaurant, and shopping.
same level. Students are asked meaningful questions which Participants will be provided with handouts to practice the
require them to speak about their daily lives and express material in class with instructor’s assistance, and take home
their own opinions. Each lesson includes sections on vo- to study.
cabulary, grammar, conversation, readings, cultural facts
and Actividades. Spanish I provides all the elements for a #58871
continuing one-year course. Completion of the Vocabulary Tues, 2PM - 4:30PM, September 15 - 29
Spanish class or some prior previous Spanish knowledge Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Hickory Room, $70
would be helpful.
#58921
Monday, 2 - 4 PM
August 17 - October 12
Polk Center, Room 109, $70 TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES CALL:
No class on 9/7 POLK CENTER - 828-894-3092
RUTHERFORD CAMPUS OR RLC - 828-395-1405
#
Monday, 2 - 4 PM
October 26 - December 14
Visit the Continuing Education website
Polk Center, Room 109, $70 www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Continuing Education 11LANGUAGE ARTS & CULTURE FALL 2020
ITALIAN 2 Beginning Sign Language
Instructor: Giuliana Riley Instructor: Carol Womick
In Italian 1 participants will have learned some basic vocab- Have you ever wanted to learn a new language and com-
ulary and phraseology. In this class they will advance their municate with someone who is hearing impaired? Have you
knowledge of the Italian language using the textbook Italian ever wanted to use sign language? This class will focus on
Made Simple Revised and Updated 2nd Edition by Cristina learning basic signs that can help you to communicate with
Mazzoni. It is available online from multiple sources. Cost someone, express yourself through sign and use music at
is approximately $ 10.80. The textbook covers in depth ba- the same time. Students will learn to sign the alphabet, learn
sics of grammar, vocabulary building exercises, pronuncia- to finger spell words, to sign words and make sentences.
tion aids, common expressions, word puzzles and language
games, contemporary reading selections, Italian culture and #58924
history, economic information, and Italian-English and Eng- Mon, 5 - 7 PM
lish-Italian dictionary. Individuals with some basic knowl- October 5 - November 23
edge of the Italian language are welcome to sign up for this Polk Center, Room 122, $70
class. Interested individuals who may have questions about
the requirements for this class are welcome to contact in-
structor Giuliana Polinari Riley. Email address gpolinari@
yahoo.com
#58872
Tues, 2PM - 4:30PM
October 6 - 20
Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Hickory Room, $70
OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEV.
Phase I Introduction to Human Services Phase II Income Maintenance Caseworker -
Instructor: Pallas Edwards NCFAST
Provides students a look inside the world of DSS. Students Instructor: Pallas Edwards
will learn DSS terminology, basic intake processes and be- Provides students an in-depth, hands-on look at the NC-
gin learning to navigate the NCFAST system. In addition, FAST system. Through an interactive system, students will
students will work on fundamental employability skills, and process applications, make changes and updates to simulat-
receive assistance with resume writing, interviewing and ed participant accounts. Students will learn how to “inter-
completing the state application. Students must pass this view” clients to gain the information needed to complete
phase to be eligible for Phase 2—there are no exceptions. the NCFAST intake process. This two-phase program will
This two-phase program will result in a transferable cre- result in a transferable credential recognized by the state-
dential recognized throughout the state-wide DSS system. wide DSS system.
#58980 #58981
Tues/Thurs, 6 - 9 PM Tues/Thurs, 6 - 9 PM
August 25 - October 20 No class on October 1 October 22 - December 17 No class on November 26
Polk Center, Room 122 Polk Center, Room 122,
$125 registration fee, $5 institution technology fee $125 registration fee, $5 institution technology fee
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES CALL:
POLK CENTER - 828-894-3092 Visit the Continuing Education website
RUTHERFORD CAMPUS OR RLC - 828-395-1405 www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
12 Isothermal Community CollegeSCHEDULE OF CLASSES OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEV.
Auto Dealers - Initial IRS Continuing Education Tax Seminar
Instructor: Dennis Mauk Instructor: Dan Thomas
This course is approved by the NC DMV for initial licens- This comprehensive tax education is provided over three
ing for independent auto dealers. Topics include licensing days with a total of 18 IRS Approved CE credits available.
requirements, state and federal governing laws, frequently Three hours of current tax law updates and two hours of
used forms, dealer license plates, and vehicle safety inspec- ethics are available to meet IRS requirements. Other semi-
tions. nars are one or two hours in length and cover subjects
such as basic 1040 preparation, Schedule C, the Affordable
#58893 Care Act changes, refundable credits and dependent issues,
Mon/Tues, 9AM - 4PM business taxation, and entity elections. No prerequisite is
October 5 - 6 required, although a basic knowledge of taxes is helpful.The
Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Maple Room, $70 seminars are presented in powerpoint with handouts to aid
Auto Dealers - Renewal
classes A lunch break is SaFety
in comprehension. midday and “on your
own”. CE Certificates are provided and completion is re-
Instructor: Dennis Mauk ported by the collegeCnCarry
directly to the
handGun ConCealed
CertIFICatIon
- IRS. NEW! Pepper Spray
Self- Defense Skills
This course will meet the six-hour continuing education Take your first step to a concealed-carry
handgun permit. This 12-hour class Learn how to protect yourself at a safe
requirement for your license renewal as ordered for Inde- #58886 provides the training and certificate distance, learn risk reduction strategies
needed to apply for the permit at any to discourage a potential threat and learn
pendent Auto Dealers by House Bill 432. House Bill 432 Thu, 9 AM - 5 PM (1 hour lunch) ESheriff’s
mErgEncy InformatIon
Department in North Carolina. the best techniques to use pepper spray.
You must be at least 21 and a North This class covers the proper use of one of
mandates that any independent auto dealer seeking renew- October 8 - 22
These
TITLe IX are classes that Carolina resident. Also, you are required the most recommended and popular self-
to obtain your criminal history from the defense tools. Students will learn safety
al of his/her license must show proof of attendance at a Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Hickory Room, $70
Title we are
IXstillofworking on
the Education Amendments
Clerk of Court of your county of and
1972 awareness tips
submit protects along with
people
and properly deploy
how to carry
from
and hope to offerbased
discrimination in the on sexit in to the instructor at the
education beginning of the
programs and activities thatthereceive
pepper spray.This
DMV-approved, six-hour continuing education class every federal
Summer financial first class session. To attend
assistance. The Title IX regulation describes
2013 semester.
class, you class will use training drills with water
the conduct that
cannot have been convicted of any felonies based inert training sprays. This course is
year. Study will include yearly updated topics such as Sales- #58897
violates Title IX. Examples ofor the
Title IX include sexual harassment,
types of
misdemeanor
100 roundssexual
discrimination
violent crimes. Bring that
violence,
of ammunition,
are
perfect forcovered
anyone whounder
pepper spray or those
and discrimination
a handgun,
owns and carries
who areon
based considering
man License/Registration, Bill of Sale, Warranties, Repos- Mon, 9 AM - 5 PM (1 hour lunch)
Call 828-395-1405
pregnancy. To enforce Title and IX,a holster
the U.S.to the second using this tool as amaintains
night of class.of Education
Department defense. Great class for
the college students!
to be put on a contact list for a The following
an Office for Civil Rights, with headquarters in Washington, Saturday, class will be held DC and 12 offices
sessed Vehicles, Tag Requirements and other State required November 2 - 16
specificthe
across course listed below.
United States. at the firing range. Instructor: Philip Instructor: Philip Bailey
Bailey, Detective Sergeant, Rutherford
information. Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Hickory Room, $70
Reports of sexual violence atCounty Sheriff’s Department
Isothermal Community College
#29533 June 19
will5 -be
Wednesday, 9pmhandled
• Wool
by the Spinning
Sexual Assault Response Team,
# 29531 June 27consisting
and 28 of the Title IX Community
Isothermal Coordinator,
College
Deputy Coordinators, representatives for
Thursday, Friday 5 - 9 PMthe Campus Hickory
Enforcement, Room, Foundation
and coun- Building
#58894 Danseling Thomas
• Handmadedepartments brings
Soap Making a Isothermal
wealthCommunity
as appropriate. of experience
These College are the
people toprimary
this class
(Rutherford Campus) as
resources $25 an
for IRS
Hickory Room,member.Foundation Building
Wednesday, 9AM - 4PM Enrolled
the student, Agent, current
employee, QuickBooks
(Rutherford Campus) Certified Pro Advisor, member of
or community An incident report will be filed
by one of the members of the team. This incident will be included in the An-
October 7 thenualNational
Proposed Association
Date:
Crime Report and disclosed of Tax
Saturday, JuneProfessionals
29
in compliance
8 AM -12 noon, Firing Range with and Pastguidelines.
federal PresidentThe of the
NCcomplainant
chapter
Saturday of willthe
July National
13 informed
be $74ofAssociation
his or her option of Tax Professionals.
to notify law enforcement Dan to is the
Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Maple Room, $70 pursue criminal charges. Campus authorities and/or other appropriate agencies
owner of Jackson
may assist HewittThe
in this process. Tax
# 29532Service
July 25 and 26in Forest City.
Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators
Thursday, Friday 5 - 9 PM
mayCall
takeJonathan
action from
at a campus judicial
Isothermal Communitystandpoint
College if the respondent is a cur-
Dennis is an independent contractor to 15+ Community Colleges rent student, and the complainant is willing
Hickory Room, FoundationtoBuilding
file a formal complaint. How-
ever, 828-395-4470 (Rutherford Campus)
whether or not the complainant files a formal complaint, an investigation
where he teaches a 6-hour recertification course for independent for more
and information.
intermittent Saturday,
measures may beJuly 27
pursued to enable the complainant to have
8 AM -12 noon, Firing Range
automobile dealers. He also developed and teaches a 12-hour new equal access to his or her educational
$74 program. Campus Enforcement will then
automobile dealer course for the Community College System of North be notified, and actions to increase safety on campus may be taken.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At Isothermal Community College, personnel have703been designated
of the Civil Rightsas
Act,Title IX
Carolina, one of two approved by the DMV of North Carolina. Sexual harassment shall be deemed a form of discrimination based on sex as prohibited by section of Title VII
General Statute 126-16 (in the case of employees) and Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1973 (in case of students).
Coordinators. Any concerns or complaints regarding Title IX should be directed
and North Carolina
to oneCommunity
Isothermal of theCollege
designated coordinators
students who have including:
a complaint or grievance regarding sexual harassment should contact one of the following:
Electrical Contractor Contact
Contact
Cindy Moore, Title IX
Population
Population Served Served
Employees, Community Members,
Contact
Contact Information Information
828-395-1294
Instructor:Tim Walker Harper, Title IX
Amy Coordinator
Coordinator
Employees, Community
and Coordinated all Title
Members,
IX Issues
and Coordinates
828-395-1294
cinmoore@isothermal.edu
aharper@isothermal.edu
This course will give the student a review of the NEC code
Karen Jones, Title IX Curriculum Students 828-395-1429
Deputy Coordinator all Title IX Issues kjones@isothermal.edu
changes from the viewpoint of the inspector. Students must Donna
Sandra Hood, Title IXTitle
Lackner,
Deputy Coordinator
IX Continuing EducationStudents
Curriculum Students 828-395-1404
828-395-1429
dhood@isothermal.edu
Deputy Coordinator slackner@isothermal.edu
bring their current N.C. Electrical Code book . Laura Thomas, Title IX REaCH Students 828-395-4164
Donna Hood, Title IX Continuing Education 828-395-1404
Deputy Coordinator http://www.isothermal.edu/manual/student-services/conduct-safety/sexual-harassment.html
Students dhood@isothermal.edu
http://www.isothermal.edu/manual/student-services/conduct-safety/complaints.html
This course meets the requirements of the North Carolina Jeremiah McCluney,
http://www.isothermal.edu/manual/student-services/conduct-safety/rights-responsibilities.html
REaCH Students 828-395-4164
State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors for 8 1214Title
IX Continuing Education
Continuing Summer
Education 20132013
Winter Calljsmcclun@rcsnc.org
• Call• 828-286-3636, option
828-286-3636, 2 then
option option
2 then 1 To
option Register
1 To Register
Deputy Coordinator
contact hours of continuing education credit.This course is
Confidential reporting may be made to designated counselors in the Advising
not sponsored by the board. and Success Center located in the Student Center. Call (828) 395-1732 or (828)
395-1660 to speak with a counselor.
#58895 105
Wed, 8 AM - 5 PM (1 hour lunch)
November 18
Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Hickory Room, $70 TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES CALL:
POLK CENTER - 828-894-3092
Tim Walker is an authorized instructor by the NC State Board of Ex- RUTHERFORD CAMPUS OR RLC - 828-395-1405
aminers of Electrical Contractors. He has been active in the electrical
trade since 1972 and holds both a Level 3 inspector’s license and an Visit the Continuing Education website
unlimited contractor’s license. Tim is an active member of IAEI, serving
on their education committee. Tim was named 2011 Instructor of the www.isothermal.edu/learnstuff
Year by the NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
Continuing Education 13OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEV. FALL 2020
Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification - ServSafe Food Safety Training
Initial and Renewal Instructor: Cindy Hill, certified instructor
Instructor: Larry Bailey Food contamination episodes can cost restaurants a lot
This class prepares students to renew and obtain the li- of money. This food safety certification course, developed
cense for North Carolina Auto Safety Inspection. This by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant
course is designed to meet the training requirements (ini- Association, is a comprehensive program for food service
tial and/or renewal) for the Auto Safety Inspection Program professionals in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, child-
administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License care facilities, and other food-handling establishments. This
and Theft Bureau. To be licensed as a safety inspector, a 16-hour class will teach you food safety, developing stan-
mechanic must attend an eight-hour safety course and pass dard sanitation operating procedures, examining controls
a state certification exam. Topics covered include an over- for food borne illnesses, and more. The textbook (ServSafe
view of DMV regulations, inspection procedures and prop- Manager) with answer sheet is required and should be pur-
er use of diagnostic equipment. Students MUST bring the chased PRIOR to the first day of class. It is available at the
station number of their employer. Regulations manuals bookstore for approximately $100. Those passing the test
will be provided for use in the classroom. will receive ServSafe certification, a program recognized by
ANSI as meeting the NC state requirements for Certified
#58900 Food Protection Manager.You must be at least 18 years old.
Wed/Thurs, 6 - 10 PM, September 9 -10
Rutherford Campus, Business Sciences, Red Room 137, $70 #58878
Mon/Tues 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, September 28-29
#58901 Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Maple Room, $70
Wed/Thurs, 6 -10 PM, October 14 - 15
Rutherford Campus, Business Sciences, Red Room 137, $70 #58879
Mon/Tues 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, October 26-27
#58902 Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Maple Room, $70
Wed/Thurs, 6 -10 PM, November 11 - 12
Rutherford Campus, Business Sciences, Red Room 137, $70 Notary Public
Instructor: Rhonda Davis
#58903 Become a Notary Public! You will learn how to be one as
Wed/Thurs, 6 -10 PM, December 2 - 3 you prepare for the required North Carolina test. To be-
Rutherford Campus, Business Sciences, Red Room 137, $70 come a Notary, you must be at least 18 years old, have a
high school diploma or GED, and pass the test given at the
Vehicle OBD II Emissions Inspection Certification - end of the class. The notary book is available at the college
Initial & Renewal bookstore and MUST be purchased prior to the first day of
Instructor: Larry Bailey class. This 2016 edition of the North Carolina Notary Pub-
This class is designed to meet the training requirements for lic Manual, prepared by the North Carolina Department of
the Auto Emission Inspection Program administered by the the Secretary of State, contains practical instruction, tips,
NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. and best practices, essential tools for North Carolina no-
For initial and renewal certification the emission inspector taries public. It provides updated information including the
mechanic license, you must successfully complete an eight- North Carolina Administrative Code section for notaries
hour emissions course, be prepared to conduct an emis- that was not in the previous edition. Estimated book cost
sions inspection of a motor vehicle, and pass a written test. $30.You must also purchase a Notary Journal which is avail-
Topics covered include an overview of DMV regulations, able at the college bookstore, and must be purchased prior
inspection procedures, and proper use of diagnostic equip- to the first day of class.
ment. It is strongly recommended that you take and pass
the Initial Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification course be- #58864
fore taking the initial Vehicle OBD II Emissions Inspection Thurs, 9 AM - 5 PM (1 hour lunch)
Certification course. Students MUST bring the station September 10
number of their employer. Regulation manuals will be Rutherford Campus, Foundation Bldg., Hickory Room, $70
provided for use in the classroom.
#58917
#58904 Tues, 9 AM - 5 PM (1 hour lunch)
Wed/Thurs, 6 -10 PM, Oct 21-22 November 12
Rutherford Campus, Business Sciences, Red Room 137, $70 Polk Center, Room 118, $70
#58905
Wed/Thurs, 6 -10 PM, Dec 9-10
Rutherford Campus, Business Sciences, Red Room 137, $70
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