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About us Locations: Prairie State College offers a wide Matteson Area Center (MAC) range of opportunities to meet 4821 Southwick Dr. community needs. Matteson, IL 60443 psceducation@prairiestate.edu (708) 709-3750 Mission Statement: Transportation, Warehousing, Logistics Prairie State College fosters collaborative relationships (TWL) that empower students to achieve their education and 191 S. Halsted St. career goals. The college embraces its diversity, nurtures Chicago Heights, IL 60411 life-long learning, and supports community and economic twl@prairiestate.edu development. (708) 709-7811 Adult Training and Outreach Center Values: (ATOC) L earning 202 South Halsted St. Chicago Heights, IL 60411 E xcellence Connect with us! A ccessibility PrairiestatecollegeCED R espect @PrairiestateCED I N tegrity Prairie State College Non-Discrimination Statement Prairie State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, pregnancy, gender, disability, ancestry, marital status, military discharge status, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors in its educa- tional programs, activities, or employment policies in conformance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination Acts of 1974 and 1975, the Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, relevant sections of the Illinois Human Rights Act and other federal and state statutes and regulations. This policy complies with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Vio- lence Against Women Act, which mandate procedures to address sexual violence.The college’s Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with all aspects of the sexual discrimination, harassment and misconduct policy.Title IX Coordinator:Tiffany Brewer, Dean, Dean of Equity and Inclusion, call Phone: (708) 709-3653 or email: tbrewer1@prairiestate.edu. 2 Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu
PSC programs: start near. go far. PSC offers more than 100 associate degrees, credit certificate, and non-credit continuing education courses. A full list of available courses can be viewed at prairiestate.edu/webadvisor. Registration is open for the fall semester. Please note all classes will be held online, with the exception of certain labs and hands-on-training.To learn more about what PSC has to offer, visit prairiestate.edu. Non-credit Programs and Courses PSC offers a wide variety of services and non-credit programs, providing the community access to higher education for skill attainment, college preparation, career enhancement, and personal enrichment. Professional Development and Career Training- see pgs. 9-32 Upgrade your skills and increase your value to employers. PSC offers more than 50 workforce training programs and professional development classes. Life Enrichment- see pg. 23 Follow your passion and discover new avenues of personal enrichment! PSC partners with Ed2Go to offer hundreds of life enrichment courses for you to explore! Adult Basic Education and Literacy- see pg. 7 Our Adult Education and Literacy programs help you acquire basic literacy and math skills, earn a high school equivalency diploma, or (for non-native speakers) improve your English fluency. Business and Community Services- see pg. 8 PSC partners with local employers to meet their workforce training needs. Whether your organization is in the construction trades, service industry, manufacturing, non-profit arena, or other sectors, PSC offers individual classes and customizable programs to meet employer requirements. Employees can benefit from customized classroom, online, or on-site training. In addition, PSC offers rental space for employers to facilitate their own meetings and workforce training. “Any age group can be successful at PSC. Starting a new career jump-started my life and led me to a greater future. It has changed my life. Thanks to the Medical Central Service Technician program, I landed a job in a hospital ” - Cynthia Hill, Medical Central Service Technician Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 3
Non-Credit Table of Contents Adult Education Online Training Adult Basic Education (ABE) ..................................................7 Career and Personal Training................................................23 Adult Literacy ............................................................................7 Career Preparation Courses ..................................................7 Registration English as a Second Language (ESL) ......................................7 Locations .....................................................................................5 High School Equivalency (GED).............................................7 Payment Options.......................................................................6 Registration Options ................................................................6 Business and Industry Resources Registration Form ...................................................................33 Conference Center and Room Rental .................................8 Tuition Assistance ......................................................................6 Construction Business Development Center (CBDC)....8 Continuing Professional Education (CEU/PD)....................8 Work-Related Training Corporate Education and Training ........................................8 Cannabis Regulation Training ..............................................27 SCORE ........................................................................................8 Fire Science...............................................................................28 Food Sanitation ........................................................................28 Business Solutions Grant Writing...........................................................................29 Career Readiness ......................................................................9 Medi-Car ...................................................................................30 Apprenticeship.........................................................................10 Project Management...............................................................31 Pre-Apprenticeship Program............................................... 11 Connect With Us Career Training CDL............................................................................................14 PrairiestatecollegeCED Forklift and Reach Truck Operator .....................................14 Healthcare ..........................................................................17-19 Human Resources ...................................................................19 @PrairieStateCED Home Inspection .....................................................................19 Real Estate ................................................................................19 Prairie State College Computer and Information Technology ......................................................................22 Kids @ College Teen and Youth Programs ......................................................25 4 Visit Check website at prairiestate.edu ourWebAdvisor for up-to-date course| information: For more information call (708) 709-3750 webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 3
Locations and Schedule Guide Directions to Main Campus - 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights From the north: Drive south on I-94 to I-80 west exit. Follow I-80 west about two miles to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to the campus. From the north/west: Take the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) south to I-80/94 east. Follow I-80/94 east about one mile to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to the PSC campus. From the south: Drive north on I-57 to the Vollmer Road exit. Follow Vollmer Road east about five miles to the PSC campus on your right. From the east: Follow I-80 west to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to the campus. Directions to Matteson Area Center - 4821 Southwick Drive, Matteson From Lincoln Highway (Route 30) turn south on Cicero Avenue. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Southwick Drive. The MAC will be on your left. Key to Prairie State College Buildings Icon Key This icon indicates a Vocational Certificate ATOC Adult Training and Outreach Center PSC Main Campus 4 C Program. CNTR Conference Center PSC Main Campus 8 This icon indicates training will take place online. This icon indicates a textbook must be FH Fitness and Health Complex & purchased for the class. Textbooks may be Franciscan Fitness Center purchased at the Barnes & Noble College 100 W. 197th Pl., Chicago Heights Bookstore on the main campus. K K Building- North Campus The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights Act (WIOA) helps eligible individuals obtain L Health/Tech Center- North Campus new job skills through training. This icon 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights indicates the course is “WIOA-Approved.” MAC Matteson Area Center 4821 Southwick Dr., Matteson 2 This icon indicates a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) course. PSC Main Campus This icon indicates a new course. 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights Legend T Technology/Education Center 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights M = Monday F = Friday T = Tuesday S = Saturday TWL Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics W = Wednesday SU = Sunday 191 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights TH = Thursday Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 5
Non-Credit Registration and Payment Registration Options Payment Options 1. Register online Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Visit prairiestate.edu/webadvisor. 1. Cash Click on Continuing Education: Instant Enrollment, Cash payments are accepted in person only at the main campus Business Office. 2. Personal Check Make checks payable to Prairie State College. Driver’s license select Register and Pay for Non-Credit Courses number and phone number must be included on the check. and Programs. Check payments can be mailed or made in person at the main campus Business Office. 3. Credit/Debit Card Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and debit cards are accepted online through instant enrollment, in person at the main 2. Register in person campus in the Business Office or MAC, by phone, or mail. Stop by Enrollment Services on the main campus or at the Matteson Area Center (MAC) on weekdays. Please note that only credit and debit card payments are accepted at Refunds and Drops the MAC. If you register for a non-credit class, but are unable to attend, 3. Register by phone you are required to fill out an Add/Drop form to officially Call (708) 709-3516 or (708) 709-3750. Please have your withdraw from the course. This can be accomplished by course code and credit or debit card information ready. visiting Enrollment Services at our main campus or the MAC during business hours. Dependent on the course, 4. Register by mail students also can withdraw from courses via WebAdvisor Complete the registration form on page 34. Send payment 48 hours prior to the start date of the course. No refunds with completed registration form to Prairie State College, will be issued unless requested 48 hours before the first Attn: Enrollment Services, 202 South Halsted St., Chicago class meeting (excluding weekends and holidays). Refunds Heights, IL 60411. are issued by check every Friday, after the end of the refund period. No refunds will be paid in cash. If requested, credit card payments may be refunded as a credit to the card used for payment. The card must be presented to the cashier at the Tuition Assistance Through the time of your request. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Tuition for Senior Citizens (WIOA) has helped many individuals obtain new job skills Senior citizens (60 years of age and older) are permitted to and training to make them more employable. If you meet enroll in most non-credit courses for a 20% discount. Proof eligibility requirements and funding is available, WIOA may of age must be presented at the time of registration. Some help pay for your tuition, books, and other fees associated restrictions apply. For more information, call (708) 709-3750. with college courses. Courses that qualify are noted with the icon after the course titles. For more information on WIOA, contact the South Suburban American Job Center at Prairie State College at (708) 709-7975. Non-credit Courses Non-credit or Community Education Students are taking courses for personal or professional interest. These courses do not offer college credit, but in some cases, students can earn continuing education units, industry certification, or other evidence of class completion to meet personal or professional requirements. 6 Visit our website at prairiestate.edu | For more information call (708) 709-3750
Free Adult Education Programs Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Classes integrate college and career readiness skills with Classes offer preparation for the Illinois High School basic reading, writing, and math instruction. Classes are Equivalency Exam, the nationally accepted equivalent of offered on campus and online. a high school diploma. The four tests are science, social studies, mathematical reasoning, and reasoning through Adult Literacy language arts. Classes integrate these subjects with college Trained volunteers offer tutorial support for one-on-one and career readiness skills. and are offered on campus and or small group instruction in reading, writing, and math. online. By appointment only. Tutoring sessions may be offered on campus, in the community, or online. Students who are 16-17 years old must bring documentation proving formal withdrawal To become a volunteer literacy tutor, contact from high school. the Adult Literacy program for information about requirements. Career Preparation Courses ESL Bridge to Healthcare Careers This course prepares advanced non-native speakers of English to begin their studies toward a healthcare career. Students will improve their English language and math skills, explore career options in the healthcare industry, and receive support services to help them achieve their academic and career goals. Bridge to Careers This course prepares adults for the Illinois High School Equivalency Exam, while introducing career pathways in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and information technology. Adult learners will improve academic skills, explore career options, develop job Registration and Contact skills, and receive transition services to help them Information achieve their educational and career goals. Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency (GED): English as a Second Language (ESL) The ESL program helps English learners to improve their (708) 709-7931 or (708) 709-7880 reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Classes are Adult Literacy: offered at six levels, from beginning to advanced. ESL (708) 709-3724 or (708) 607-2898 classes are open to all non-native English speakers ages 18 English as a Second Language: and over. (708) 709-3790 or (708) 709-3722 ICAPS Career Preparation Courses: The ICAPS program provides qualifying students an (708) 709-3721 opportunity to complete their High School Equivalency For general inquiries, email AdultEd@prairiestate.edu credential or develop academic English skills while taking college courses or occupational training to earn an industry recognized credential. According to the Stevens Amendment Act, the grant-funded portion of the Adult Education and Family Literacy program at Prairie State College for Fiscal Year 2020 is financed with federal funds totaling $218,185. Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 7
Business and Industry Resources Conference Center and Corporate Education and Training PSC offers innovative training solutions that increase efficiency Room Rental and enhance operations with a positive impact on the bottom Host your next successful meeting or event at the line. Committed to lifelong learning, the Corporate Education Conference Center. and Training Department offers customized, results-oriented Our venue has flexible seating arrangements with a variety training in industries including, but not limited to, business, healthcare, manufacturing/trades, government, and nonprofit of room layouts that can accommodate social distancing organizations. Training can be presented at your company’s for small groups. Take a virtual tour of the facility at facilities or one of our campus locations. prairiestate.edu/conferencecenter. To learn more about Specialized/Customized training areas include: flexible meeting options, please call (708) 709-3602 or email • Budgeting and Finance • Manufacturing Practices conferencecenter@prairiestate.edu. • Business Development • Onboarding/New Employee • Business Writing and Orientation Construction Business Communication • Project Management Development Center • Change Management • Safety The Construction Business Development Center (CBDC) • Compliance • Sales Training provides free assistance to small, veteran, minority, and women • Customer Service/Relations • Software and Technology contractors who would like to bid on agency and municipality • Executive Development • Strategic Planning projects. Bid opportunities include roadwork, carpentry, • Leadership • Team Development building repairs, electrical, landscaping, fencing, HVAC, plumbing, • Management/Supervision and many other areas.The CBDC is a partnership of select For more information, call (708) 709-2957, email community colleges made possible by the Illinois Tollway continuingeducation@prairiestate.edu or visit Authority. prairiestate.edu/training. SCORE SCORE is a national nonprofit association and part of the U.S. Continuing Professional Education Small Business Administration (SBA). FREE business consulting PSC offers training to assist professionals with maintaining is available at the Matteson Area Center. To schedule an their knowledge and skills by providing Continuing appointment, call (312) 353-7724 or visit scorechicago.org. Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development (PD) for: • Arborists • Nursing Home Apprenticeship Programs PSC offers Department of Labor (DOL) registered • Counselors Administrators apprenticeship programs in Industrial Maintenance Mechanic • Food Service • Social Workers (IMM), Information Technology (IT) Network Administrator, and Professionals • Speech Pathologists Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Registered Apprenticeship • Nurses • Teachers (PD) programs result in a nationally recognized credential. For more Event planners can add value to their conferences by information, call (708) 709-3656 or email apprenticeship@ offering CEUs to attendees through the CEU Provider prairiestate.edu. Program. PSC manages all CEU paperwork and provides attendees with a CEU certificate. Career Services For more information, call (708) 709-7717 or visit Career Services welcomes employers to actively recruit prairiestate.edu/cpe. students and alumni for their hiring needs. Employers can post open positions at no cost at collegecentral.com/ prairiestate. For more information, call (708) 709-3678 or email careerdevelopment@prairiestate.edu. 8 Visit our website at prairiestate.edu | For more information call (708) 709-3750
Business Solutions The Corporate and Continuing Education Department strengthens our surrounding communities by providing Career Readiness the tools and resources needed to develop a skilled 4 Career Readiness for Employment Success (CRES) workforce. We serve hundreds of businesses across a This course is designed to equip employment candidates with an number of industries to enhance the skills of their workforce. understanding of how individual contributions in the workplace drives Training and business development programs are designed career success and organizational results. Learn workplace accountability to help companies strengthen their competitive stance in the tools, the importance of job performance, and operational contribution, how to support a team structure, and workplace responsibility, as well marketplace. In addition to the offerings below, customized as understanding management and employer expectations. For more training opportunities are available. For more information, information, emailcontinuingeducation@prairiestate.edu. call (708) 709-7895 or visit prairiestate.edu/training. Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 9
Apprenticeship programs are work-based learning opportunities that combine on-the-job learning with related technical instruction, working toward a certificate or degree. Registered apprenticeship programs result in a nationally recognized credential. The apprenticeship model builds on a business’ existing recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and training and advancement systems. An apprentice can be a new hire or a current employee. Let PSC assist you with the process! BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYERS BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS • Fills gaps in workers’ skills and credentials • Gain practical skills and relevant training • Attract new and more diverse talent pools • Earn national credentials and PSC certificate or degree • Improve employee engagement and reduce turnover • Obtain industry-aligned education • Prepare for an aging workforce • Receive higher wages and career advancement • Minimize recruiting costs • Incur minimal or no educational debt INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER (CDL) MECHANIC NETWORKING Registered with the U.S. Department Registered with the U.S. Department Registered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), this apprenticeship of Labor (DOL), this three-year of Labor (DOL), this 2,000 hour offers a three-year program intended program provides completers with apprenticeship program provides to provide a systematic structure to an A.A.S. degree in IT Networking completers with an earned improve employees’ qualifications from PSC and a nationally recognized CDL license while obtaining an and commitment to the job. Program credential from the DOL. Participants apprenticeship certificate. Program completers receive a certificate in attend PSC and work in the IT field at completers obtain their CDL, class A, Industrial Maintenance Technology the same time. and a nationally recognized certificate from Prairie State College (PSC) and a from the DOL. nationally recognized certificate from the DOL. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT: MANAGER, APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS 708-709-3656 • apprenticeship@prairiestate.edu OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT prairiestate.edu/apprenticeships 10
Pre-Apprenticeship code: IPAT2-002-C2B cost: $539.00 PSC’s Industrial Pre-Apprenticeship Training (IPAT) program provides dates: Mar-15-Apr-12 days: M the foundational training in the skilled trades, and prepares individuals to time: 2:00PM-10:00PM location: A131 be successful on the job in industrial and manufacturing environments. Courses can be taken over the course of two to three semesters, and code: IPAT2-002-C3C cost: $539.00 consist of IPAT 1-Shop Arithmetic, IPAT 2-Machine Tool Blueprint Reading, dates: Mar-17-Apr-14 days: W and IPAT 3-Trade-Related Preparation. This three-course training program time: 8:00AM-4:00PM location: A131 has a proven record of success in skills enhancement and development, and is ideal for employers desiring to strengthen skillsets of workers code: IPAT2-002-C4D cost: $539.00 or to prepare individuals to enter into an apprenticeship program. IPAT dates: Mar-20-Apr-17 days: S supports vocational training leading to a Department of Labor recognized time: 8:00AM-4:00PM location: A131 apprenticeship program. PSC offers flexible course delivery options for pre-apprenticeship training. Students (or employers) can choose the educational experience that best fits their needs. This includes face-to- face, e-learning (online), and hybrid options. For more information, email & Industrial Pre-Apprenticeship Training continuingeducation@prairiestate.edu or visit prairiestate.edu/IPAT. (IPAT3): Trade-Related Preparation This course is one of three approved pre-apprentice courses of the Industrial Pre-Apprenticeship Training (IPAT). The IPAT & Industrial Pre-Apprenticeship Training (IPAT 1)- supports vocational training leading to a Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program. This course is specific to Arithmetic for Trades current employees within the manufacturing industry for trade This course is one of three approved pre-apprentice courses of the related preparation which is assessed through an overview Industrial Pre-Apprenticeship Training (IPAT). The IPAT supports of industrial processes. A review of math, blueprint reading, vocational training leading to a Department of Labor recognized and measuring tools relative to shop application are major apprenticeship program. This course is specific to current employees components of this course. Students receive diagnostic evaluation within the manufacturing industry for skill development in basic through testing in these major areas. arithmetic; whole numbers, fractions, decimals, signed numbers, grouping symbols, ration and proportion, round tapers, simple gear ratios, areas, code: IPAT3-003-C1A cost: $809.00 perimeters, rounding; reciprocal practical industrial shop problems are dates: Feb-20-May-01 days: S employed. time: 5:00PM-10:00PM location: A131 code: IPAT1-001-C1A cost: $539.00 code: IPAT3-003-C2B cost: $809.00 dates: Feb-19-Mar-12 days: F dates: Feb-20-May-01 days: S time: 8:00AM-4:00PM location: A131 time: 5:00PM-10:00PM location: A131 code: IPAT1-001-C2B cost: $539.00 code: IPAT3-003-C3C cost: $809.00 dates: Feb-15-Mar-08 days: M dates: Feb-20-May-01 days: S time: 2:00PM-10:00PM location: A131 time: 5:00PM-10:00PM location: A131 code: IPAT1-001-C3C cost: $539.00 code: IPAT3-003-C4D cost: $809.00 dates: Feb-17-Mar-10 days: W dates: Feb-20-May-01 days: S time: 8:00AM-4:00PM location: A131 time: 5:00PM-10:00PM location: A131 code: IPAT1-001-C4D cost: $539.00 dates: Feb-20-Mar-12 days: S time: 8:00AM-4:00PM location: A131 &Industrial Pre-Apprenticeship Training (IPAT 2) - Machine Tool Blueprint Reading This course is one of three approved pre-apprentice courses of the Industrial Pre-Apprenticeship Training (IPAT). The IPAT supports vocational training leading to a Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program. This course is specific to current employees within the manufacturing industry for skills development in blueprint reading. This course will provide an introduction to blueprint reading; interpretation of various kinds of lines, position of views, symbols, conventions, dimensioning practices, sectioning, auxiliary views and symmetry with emphasis on techniques employed to show details in relation to assembly drawings. code: IPAT2-002-C1A cost: $539.00 dates: Mar-19-Apr-16 days: F time: 8:00AM-4:00PM location: Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 11
Mobile Training Centers PSC brings education and training to employers within the Chicago-land region. For more information, visit prairiestate.edu/mtc. Mobile Training Centers ADA and climate-controlled environments, equipped with welding stations, CNC stations, a robotic arm, industrial electric equipment, simulation technology, 3D printer, laptops, internet, and video streaming The Mobile Training Centers offer: Employers will: • On-site, hands-on training using current technology • Minimize loss of production time and travel expenses • Customizable curriculum, including classroom instruction • Increase engagement, efficiency, and retention and practical application • Maintain a competitive edge • Training that can be applied toward a college degree • Increase safety performance by uniform adherence or as professional development to industry standards • Lab exercises designed to enhance employee • Reduce the manufacturing skills gap competence and performance Trainings start in October. Schedule yours today. Call (708) 709-7722 or email mtc@prairiestate.edu. Flexible Venue Options in a time of Social Distancing The Conference Center at Prairie State College The PSC Conference Center offers social distancing-friendly options to support in-person events. The venue provides a variety of flexible room layouts, a beautiful rotunda, and an auditorium. Combining the advantages of meeting in-personwith modern technology, virtual and hybrid options are also available. Our professional staff will assist you with your event planning. prairiestate.edu/conferencecenter (708) 709-3602 conferencecenter@prairiestate.edu 12 Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu
Career Training WIOA Approved Courses and Programs WIOA Approved Courses and Programs The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps many individuals obtain new job skills and training to make them more employable. If you meet the eligibility requirements and funding is available, WIOA may help pay for your tuition, books, and other fees associated with college courses. Courses that qualify are noted as WIOA after the course titles. For more information on WIOA, contact ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK? the Chicago Heights Workforce Center at Prairie State College No-cost training can update your job skills. at (708) 709-7975. If you would like to update your job skills for a new career, the South Suburban American Job Center at Prairie State College can help. Attend an orientation and find out if you qualify for training at no cost to you. Visit nationalable.org or call (708) 709-7975. (708) 709-2957 13
code: GSTRS-058-P2 cost: $298.00 CDL Commercial Truck Driver dates: time: Mar-29-Apr-05 days: MTWThF 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 4 C CDL Commercial Truck Driver Training Program This 160HR hands-on training course prepares students for obtaining their CDL Class A, Commercial Driver’s License. Students will obtain code: GSTRS-058-P3 cost: $298.00 their CDL permit during the first week of training. Skills training, road dates: May-03-May-07 days: MTWThF training, and pre-trip inspections will prepare students for State testing time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 to obtain their license. The small class size allows extensive practice time with all the hands-on training exercises. Student enrollment requirements include: current Illinois Driver’s License (active), must be 4 C Forklift/Reach Truck/Walkie Training-20hr 21 years of age or older, good driving record, provide the TWL Dept. (Spanish) a copy of your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), be physically qualified and En este curso de certificación cubrirá los conceptos básicos tanto en drug free, and pass a drug screening and DOT physical upon enrollment. servicios de carretilla elevadora para pasillos estrechos, montacargas NOTE: Before the first training session, the student will be required y montacargas manual. Con estas nuevas habilidades adquiridas en to take a drug screen and DOT physical. This cost is covered by the este curso permitirán que el estudiante se convierta certificado con class tuition fee and is not refundable. No senior discount. Due to the OSHA en ambos tipos de clases de manejo de materiales. Estos tipos COVID-19 pandemic, operations may be altered to safely support de equipos se utilizan comúnmente en el almacén, envío de operaciones driver training. Prior to registering, please contact (708) 709-7711 de muelle y centro de distribución. Entrenamiento práctico incluye: or twl@prairiestate.edu to confirm the course section details. inspecciones antes de cada turno, carga que se mueve dentro y fuera de un estante, una simulación de carga y descarga de un remolque, code: GSTRS-055-PS cost: $3,995.00 doble apilamiento y otros ejercicios. El funcionamiento seguro de los dates: TBD days: MTWThF equipos, así como trabajar en operaciones de logística de ritmo rápido time: 8:00AM-4:30PM location: TWL 113 se discuten a lo largo de la clase. La información sobre oportunidades de trabajo actuales está disponible para los estudiantes en la clase. code: GSTRS-055-P1 cost: $3,995.00 Tras la finalización con éxito de este curso, los estudiantes recibirán el dates: Feb-05-Mar-05 days: MTWThF certificado de finalización y una tarjeta de certificación que demuestre time: 8:00AM-4:30PM location: TWL 113 que el estudiante ha cumplido con las directrices de formación de OSHA para el funcionamiento de estas tres clases de equipos de code: GSTRS-055-P2 cost: $3,995.00 manipulación de materiales. dates: Mar-15-Apr-12 days: MTWThF time: 8:00AM-4:30PM location: TWL 113 code: GSTRS-059-S1 cost: $298.00 dates: Jan-25-Jan-29 days: MTWThF code: GSTRS-055-P3 cost: $3,995.00 time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 dates: Apr-12-May-13 days: MTWThF time: 8:00AM-4:30PM location: TWL 113 code: GSTRS-059-S2 cost: $298.00 dates: Apr-19-Apr-23 days: MTWThF time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 Forklift 4 C Forklift/Reach Truck/Walkie Training-20hr This hands-on, certification course teaches the basics in the operation of a forklift, narrow aisle reach truck, and electric walkie. Many employers are looking to hire individuals who are already certified as a material handling equipment operator. This course satisfies that requirement. The new skill sets acquired in this course will allow the student to become OSHA certified on three types of material handling equipment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion and certification card showing that the OSHA guidelines were met for operating this equipment. Information about current job opportunities is always available to students in the class. Cell phones and chargers are NOT permitted in any training area. No senior discount. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operations may be altered to safely support driver training. Prior to registering, please contact (708) 709-7711 or twl@prairiestate.edu to confirm the course section details. code: GSTRS-058-PS cost: $298.00 dates: Jan-11-Jan-15 days: MTWThF time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 code: GSTRS-058-P1 cost: $298.00 dates: Feb-22-Feb-26 days: MTWThF time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 14 Visit our website at prairiestate.edu | For more information call (708) 709-3750
4 C Forklift/Reach Truck/Walkie/Order Picker Training Order Picker Operator Training - 8HR With the number of warehouses and distribution centers growing every 40HR year, there is an increased demand for skilled and certified order picker (OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety Training included) This operators. Our 8-hour, hands-on training course teaches the basics in hands-on, advanced certification course teaches the basics along with the safe and proper operation of the order picker equipment. The small additional skills training in the operation of the forklift, narrow aisle class size allows extensive practice time on the order picker as well as reach truck, the electric walkie, and the Order Picker (Cherry Picker). in-depth instruction that will help the student master this new skill set. This course now certifies the student on FOUR pieces of material All of our instruction is done to OSHA’s guidelines so that the student handling equipment. Many employers are looking for individuals who are is well prepared for working in this growing field. Our training facility already certified on material handling equipment. This course satisfies recreates the real-world environment our students will be working in! that requirement. There is more practice time available along with an No senior discount. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operations may be altered additional certification for OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety to safely support driver training. Prior to registering, please contact (708) 709-7711 or Training. The new skill sets learned in this course will help the student twl@prairiestate.edu to confirm the course section details. become a proficient operator of these four types of material handling equipment. These types of equipment are commonly used in warehouse, code: GSTRS-062-PS cost: $149.00 shipping dock, and distribution center operations. Hands-on training dates: Feb-10-Feb-11 days: WTh includes: pre-shift inspections, moving freight in and out of rack systems, time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 double-stacking, order picking, and other relevant exercises handling freight. Safe operation of the equipment as well as working in fast-paced code: GSTRS-062-P1 cost: $149.00 logistics operations are discussed throughout the course. Information dates: Apr-17 days: S about current job opportunities is always available to students in the time: 9:00AM-5:00PM location: TWL 113 class. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive the OSHA 10-Hour certification, a certificate of completion, and an operator certification card showing that the student has met the OSHA guidelines for operating these four types of equipment. Cell phones and Osha chargers are NOT permitted in any training area. No senior discount. OSHA 10-HOUR Training - General Industry Safety Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operations may be altered to safely support driver (Also part of Forklift Operator 40-hour training course) This 10-hour training. Prior to registering, please contact (708) 709-7711 or twl@prairiestate.edu to General Industry program covers mandated safety and health standards confirm the course section details. for OSHA. This includes walking and working surfaces, means of egress and fire protection, tag-out/ lock-out procedures, electrical safety, and code: GSTRS-060-PS cost: $498.00 other related topics. Upon successful completion, a 10-hour OSHA dates: Jan-11-Jan-25 days: MTWThF safety card will be awarded. The textbook is included. No senior time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 discount. code: GSCST-007-PS cost: $139.00 code: GSTRS-060-P1 cost: $498.00 dates: Jan-19-Jan-21 days: TWTh dates: Feb-22-Mar-05 days: MTWThF time: 5:00PM-8:45PM location: TWL 113 time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 code: GSCST-007-P1 cost: $139.00 code: GSTRS-060-P2 cost: $498.00 dates: Mar-01-Mar-03 days: MTW dates: Mar-29-Apr-12 days: MTWThF time: 5:00PM-8:45PM location: TWL 113 time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 code: GSCST-007-P2 cost: $139.00 code: GSTRS-060-P3 cost: $498.00 dates: Apr-05-Apr-07 days: MTW dates: May-03-May-14 days: MTWThF time: 5:00PM-8:45PM location: TWL 113 time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 code: GSCST-007-P3 cost: $139.00 dates: May-10-May-12 days: MTW Order Picker Operator Training - 8HR time: 5:00PM-8:45PM location: TWL 113 With the number of warehouses and distribution centers growing every year, there is an increased demand for skilled and certified order picker operators. Our 8-hour, hands-on training course teaches the basics in the safe and proper operation of the order picker equipment. The small class size allows extensive practice time on the order picker as well as in-depth instruction that will help the student master this new skill set. All of our instruction is done to OSHA’s guidelines so that the student is well prepared for working in this growing field. Our training facility recreates the real-world environment our students will be working in! No senior discount. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operations may be altered to safely support driver training. Prior to registering, please contact (708) 709-7711 or twl@prairiestate.edu to confirm the course section details. code: GSTRS-062-PS cost: $149.00 dates: Feb-10-Feb-11 days: WTh time: 5:00PM-9:00PM location: TWL 113 Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 15
INFORMATION SESSIONS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY INFORMATION SESSION FOR HEALTHCARE VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES Our Healthcare Vocational Certificate courses give you the skills you need to enter or advance a career in the healthcare field. Bring your questions, meet our staff, learn about possible funding options through WIOA, and find out more about the courses at our virtual information sessions. MONDAY, JAN. 18 | 9-10 AM TUESDAY, MAR. 9 | 6-7 PM TUESDAY, JAN. 19 | 6-7 PM MONDAY, APR. 5 | 9-10 AM MONDAY, FEB. 15 | 9-10 AM TUESDAY, APR. 6 | 6-7 PM TUESDAY, FEB. 16 | 6-7 PM MONDAY, MAY. 10 | 9-10 AM MONDAY, MAR. 8 | 9-10 AM TUESDAY, MAY. 11 | 6-7 PM “ My overall experience at Prairie State College (PSC) was • Clinical Medical Assistant AMAZING. The college gives the • Dialysis Technician community the chance to better themselves with the help of caring and • EKG Technician supportive teachers, classmates, and • Health Unit Coordinator staff. • Medical Administrative Assistant Earning my Pharmacy Technician • Medical Billing/Coding Specialist Certificate at PSC has opened doors for • Medical Central Services me to start a career that allows me to help others. It has had a positive impact • Pharmacy Technician on my life, and I can now better support • Veterinary Assistant my daughter and me. ” There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register online, visit prairiestate.edu/previewpsc. London Robinson Pharmacy Technician For additional questions or more information, Program Graduate call (708) 709-3750 or email psceducation@prairiestate.edu. 4821 Southwick Drive, Matteson, IL 60443 (708) 709-3750 16 Visit our website at prairiestate.edu | For more information call (708) 709-3750
HealthCare Healthcare How to Save a Life with CPR Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Learn basic life-saving skills including CPR/AED training and how to Program handle choking emergencies. You will receive a two-year certification Medical Billing/Coding Specialists review patient records, calculate from the American Heart Association. charges for procedures and services, and prepare itemized statements code: PIIES-013-MC cost: $51.00 for third-party payment. This program prepares students with the skills dates: Feb-10-Feb-10 days: W to transform verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: MAC 111 into numeric or alphanumeric designations. The program consists of five courses that can be completed in about 31 weeks, and is a nationally code: PIIES-013-M1 cost: $51.00 accredited program. dates: Mar-04-Mar-04 days: Th time: 9:00AM-1:00PM location: MAC 111 A Vocational Certificate of Continuing Education will be issued upon successful completion of the required courses and students may sit for code: PIIES-013-M2 cost: $51.00 certification with American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). dates: Mar-10-Mar-10 days: W Course can be taken individually or be applied to a certificate: time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: MAC 111 Medical Terminology GSMED-017 Pathophysiology GSMED-009 code: PIIES-013-M3 cost: $51.00 Intro to ICD-10 & CPT4 Coding GSMED-081 dates: Mar-16-Mar-16 days: T time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: MAC 111 code: PIIES-013-M4 cost: $51.00 Spanish for Health Care Workers dates: Apr-06-Apr-06 days: T As a healthcare professional, the need to communicate with non-English time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: MAC 111 speaking patients is critical to successful treatment. Coursework includes grammar concepts, vocabulary, and dialogues that follow the order in which patient visits take.You will learn how to greet a patient, take vital signs, interview to find out chief complaints, and review the medical 4 C EKG/Cardiovascular Technician history. This course presents the student with an introductory overview related code: GSLAN-073-MC cost: $59.00 to the anatomy and physiology of the heart. It also explores normal dates: Jan-16-Feb-06 days: S electrical conduction as well as common variations as evidenced by time: 9:00AM-12:00PM location: Online changes in the waveform on the cardiac monitoring device. The course will also focus on the student’s ability to perform cardiac monitoring code: GSLAN-073-M1 cost: $59.00 via 3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead monitoring devices. This course prepares dates: Jan-20-Mar-10 days: W students to obtain their National Healthcare Association’s (NHA) time: 6:00PM-9:00PM location: Online Certification for EKG Technician Course (CET). Please note that any industry exam fees, background checks, or licensing fees are outside the code: GSLAN-073-M2 cost: $59.00 course tuition. No senior discount. In-person lab day will be required dates: Apr-07-Apr-28 days: W for completion. time: 6:00PM-9:00PM location: Online code: GSMED-015-MC cost: $999.00 dates: Mar-08-Apr-19 days: MW time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online 4 C Clinical Medical Assistant code: GSMED-015-M1 cost: $999.00 If you are interested in working on a healthcare team, are detail-oriented, dates: Mar-09-Apr-20 days: TTh and enjoy interacting with others, Clinical Medical Assisting may be a time: 9:00AM-1:00PM location: Online good career fit. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Clinical Medical Assisting is projected to be among America’s fastest-growing occupations through the year 2020, with expected national job growth of 31 percent. The program provides administrative and clinical training, including EKG and phlebotomy. Students also will be trained in CPR and offered an opportunity to participate in on-the-job training through our externship program. This course prepares students to obtain their National Healthcare Association’s (NHA) Certification for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential. Please note that any industry exam fees, background checks, or licensing fees are outside the course tuition. Class will be hybrid during the pandemic. code: GSMED-008-MC cost: $2,959.00 dates: Feb-08-May-03 days: MTWTh time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: MAC 116 code: GSMED-008-M1 cost: $2,959.00 dates: Mar-01-May-20 days: MTWTh time: 9:00AM-1:00PM location: MAC 116 Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 17
4 C Dialysis Technician 4 C Medical Central Service Technician Kidney dialysis makes the difference between life and death for those Do you want to be part of the most critical safety team in healthcare. who suffer from renal failure. Dialysis Technicians play a crucial role in Medical Central Service Technicians play a vital role in maintaining the the care of patients with end-stage kidney disease. They deliver quality cleanliness, functionality, and inventory of healthcare instrumentation care and help the person receive a course of treatment that often and equipment. As a technician, your work ensures that patients avoid allows them to lead a relatively normal life. If you have a compassion infections and illnesses, and that doctors, nurses, and allied health for helping others, this may be the career for you. Please note that any professionals are able to access the instrumentation and equipment industry exam fees, background checks, or licensing fees are outside the they need immediately. Topics presented include anatomy and physiology, course tuition. medical terminology, infection prevention and control, tools for cleaning safety, and decontamination. Please note that any industry exam fees, code: GSMED-095-MC cost: $1,539.00 background checks or licensing fees are outside the course tuition. dates: Feb-13-Apr-03 days: S No senior discount. time: 9:00AM-3:00PM location: Online code: GSMED-080-MC cost: $825.00 dates: Feb-13-Apr-10 days: S code: GSMED-095-M1 cost: $1,539.00 time: 9:00AM-3:00PM location: Online dates: Feb-15-Mar-29 days: MW time: 9:00AM-12:30PM location: Online code: GSMED-080-M1 cost: $825.00 dates: Mar-01-Apr-12 days: MW code: GSMED-095-M2 cost: $1,539.00 time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online dates: Mar-15-May-02 days: MW time: 9:00AM-12:30PM location: Online &4 C Medical Terminology code: GSMED-095-M3 cost: $1,539.00 Learning medical terminology is one of the first steps to take before dates: Mar-16-May-04 days: TTh working in healthcare. Learn Latin and Greek roots of medical terms, time: 6:00PM-9:30PM location: Online along with definitions and proper use of medical terms. A good medical dictionary is recommended. code: GSMED-017-MC cost: $359.00 &4 C Health Unit Coordinator dates: Feb-01-Mar-08 days: MW Become an important member of a professional healthcare time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online team through training as a Health Unit Coordinator. Health Unit Coordinators coordinate the care for patients in a particular unit. code: GSMED-017-M1 cost: $359.00 Course topics will include instruction in medical charts and forms, dates: Mar-22-Apr-21 days: MW transcription of physician orders, interpreting abbreviations and symbols, time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online coordinating diagnostic testing, prioritizing orders and tasks, ensuring patient confidentiality, and performing routine quality assurance on code: GSMED-017-M2 cost: $359.00 charts. Upon completion of this course, along with Microsoft Office dates: May-10-Jun-14 days: MW and Medical Terminology, you will receive a non-credit vocational time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online certificate. code: GSMED-035-MC cost: $359.00 dates: Mar-22-May-24 days: M C Medical Administrative Assistant &4 time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online Are you compassionate and friendly and interested in healthcare, but prefer not to interface directly with a patient’s care? As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you are the front-office person who ensures C Intro to ICD10 & CPT4 Coding &4 medical offices operate efficiently, foster friendly and positive patient Are you a healthcare professional or new to healthcare and want to experiences, schedule appointments, and provide other administrative learn CPT-4 Coding? Then, this is the course for you. CPT-4 coding is office support as necessary. Upon completion of this course, along with a set of codes, descriptions, and guidelines to describe procedures and Microsoft Office, Keyboarding, Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, and services performed by physicians and other healthcare professionals. Medical Terminology, you will receive a non-credit vocational certificate The resulting code is used to report medical procedures and services and can sit for the National Healthcare Association (NHA) Medical to public and private health insurance providers for reimbursement. Administrative Assistant exam. Please note that any industry exam fees, This course prepares students to take the AAPC, American Academy of background checks or licensing fees are outside the course tuition. No Professional Coders, CPC Certified Professional Coders Exam. Please senior discount. note that any industry exam fees, background checks, or licensing fees code: GSMED-097-M1 cost: $299.00 are outside the course tuition. No senior discount. Prerequisite: GSMED dates: Mar-15-Apr-26 days: M,W 017 - Medical Terminology and, GSMED 009- Pathophysiology. time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online code: GSMED-081-MC cost: $995.00 dates: Feb-01-Apr-22 days: MW time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: MAC 115 code: GSMED-081-M1 cost: $995.00 dates: Feb-02-Jul-13 days: T time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: MAC 114 code: GSMED-081-M2 cost: $995.00 dates: May-04-Jul-20 days: TTh time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: MAC 115 18 Visit our website at prairiestate.edu | For more information call (708) 709-3750
4 C Medical Billing Specialist Human Resources Billing and Coding Specialists have an expansive range of employment 4 C Associate Professional in Human Resources - aPHR opportunities. The skills learned through the National Healthcare This course is designed for professionals who are just beginning their Association’s (NHA) Certification for the Certified Billing and Coding Human Resources (HR) career journey and are looking for an Specialist (CBCS) certification are essential to hospitals, physician offices, industry-recognized credential. The HR Certification Institute (HRCI) surgery centers, nursing homes, dental offices, home healthcare agencies, Associate Professional in Human resources (aPHR) is the perfect mental health facilities, and even insurance companies and consulting certification to help fast-track an individual’s career growth and provide firms. Open the door to a rewarding career path by becoming a CBCS. the confidence to launch into the HR profession. This course will cover Don’t wait another moment to change your life. Upon completion of essential HR-related topics to prepare students to sit for the aPHR exam. this course, along with Microsoft Office, Spanish for Healthcare, and code: GSBUS-029-MC cost: $999.00 Medical Terminology, you will receive a non-credit vocational certificate. dates: Mar-16-Apr-29 days: TTh This course prepares students to obtain their NHA Certification for the time: 6:30PM-9:30PM location: Online CBCS. code: GSMED-065-MC cost: $349.00 dates: Feb-09-Mar-11 days: TTh time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online Home Inspection C Home Inspection &4 code: GSMED-065-M1 cost: $349.00 This course is designed to fulfill the Illinois and Indiana state requirements dates: Apr-27-May-27 days: TTh for pre-license education for home inspectors and prepare students to time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online take the state home inspector examination for both Illinois and Indiana. Students will learn valuable real-world experience that will prepare them for a career in home inspection. To take the state exam, students must be 4 C Pharmacy Technician at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. Per state You can have a new career as a Pharmacy Technician in less than regulations, attendance, and promptness are mandatory for students to 10 weeks. Pharmacy Technicians help licensed pharmacists dispense meet state and industry requirements. medication. Technicians work in pharmacies, including those found in code: GSRE-020-MC cost: $1,259.00 grocery and drug stores and hospitals. Course content includes medical dates: Mar-08-May-03 days: MTh terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading, interpreting prescriptions, time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: TBD and defining drugs by generic & brand names. Learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of code: GSRE-020-M1 cost: $1,259.00 prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement. PSC is dates: Apr-12-Jun-07 days: MTh a Pharmacy Technician Certificate Board (PTCB) recognized education/ time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: TBD training program. Please note that any industry exam fees, background checks, or licensing fees are outside the course tuition. A license fee of $40 is required for the State of Illinois. code: dates: GSMED-090-MC cost: Feb-13-Apr-03 days: $1,459.00 S Real Estate time: 9:00AM-3:00PM location: Online C Real Estate Broker Pre-License Topics-75 Hrs &4 Do you want to help others find their dream home while working for code: GSMED-090-M1 cost: $1,459.00 yourself? Then, this course is for you. This 75-hour course is the first of dates: Feb-15-Mar-29 days: MW two courses that fulfill the State of Illinois’ 90-hour pre-licensing education time: 9:00AM-1:00PM location: Online requirements to become a Real Estate Broker (formerly Real Estate Salesperson). This course is for those individuals who are interested in code: GSMED-090-M2 cost: $1,459.00 entering the real estate sales field and will eventually become licensed to dates: Feb-23-Apr-06 days: TTh sell and list real estate. Upon successful completion of both courses, you time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online will be able to sit for the Illinois Real Estate Broker exam. Attendance is mandatory per state regulations. Students must be able to meet state and code: GSMED-090-M3 cost: $1,459.00 industry requirements. dates: Mar-22-May-03 days: MW code: GSRE-077-MC cost: $299.00 time: 9:00AM-1:00PM location: Online dates: Mar-01-Apr-15 days: MWTh time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online code: GSMED-090-M4 cost: $1,459.00 dates: Mar-23-May-04 days: TTh code: GSRE-077-M1 cost: $299.00 time: 6:00PM-10:00PM location: Online dates: Apr-05-May-17 days: MWTh time: 9:00AM-1:00PM location: Online Check WebAdvisor for up-to-date course information: webadvisor.prairiestate.edu 19
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