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                                EDUCATION
                                 FALL 2020
                                   schedule
                                  of classes

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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.
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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
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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
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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

                                                                                      THE PALMS
                                                                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:

                                                                                                          NA L
       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
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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
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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
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SCHEDULE 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                                                                                                                  11
LANGUAGE 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

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SCHEDULE 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
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                                                                                   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                                                                                                                                                                                                                 13
OCCUPATIONAL 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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