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School of
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Continuing Studies
FALL 2021
New Careers Start Here
Call Us Today!
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Business ........................................................3
Career Development ......................................5
Life & Leisure ..............................................10
Online Classes..............................................12
Computers & IT.............................................17
Academy of Dance........................................18
Health Professions .......................................21
Seniors College ............................................27
Maps ...........................................................30
General Information & Guidelines .................31
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants
for admission, employment and participation in its programs
and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or
limited English proficiency (LEP). Tyler Junior College respects
the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an
environment that is free from unlawful sexual discrimination
including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Information contained herein, including tuition and fees,
is subject to change without notice.
Release date: August 1, 2021
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Continuing Studies
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Welcome to the School of Continuing Studies! We are committed to providing
lifelong learning opportunities for people of all ages who desire to develop both TJC School of Continuing
personally and professionally, upgrade job skills or participate in community Studies will observe the
activities. Whether you want to learn a new hobby or are seeking a career change,
following holidays:
we offer an array of classes to help you reach your goals.
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Our offices are housed at the Regional Training and Development Complex (RTDC) Monday, Sept. 6, 2021
located at TJC West. This campus is also home to the Skills Training Center which Labor Day
hosts automotive and welding technology programs as well as the College’s Energy
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Center that is the hub for Industrial Trades programs.
Monday, Nov. 22–
In addition to career and personal enrichment classes, TJC West is also the home Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021
of Literacy Council, which provides free adult education classes including GED prep Thanksgiving Break
and English as a second language.
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Also located on our campus is the Small Business Development Center that offers Wednesday, Dec. 22–
free monthly classes for new business owners as well as the Tyler Area Business Monday, Jan. 3, 2022
Incubator (TABI) that provides support for new and expanding businesses via
Winter Break
counseling and employee training.
There is always something happening through the School of Continuing Studies,
so come see what we have to offer and discover the vast opportunities available
to you!
How to Read this Catalog
Example of class listing:
HART1002 10/12-10/21 TR 6-8:00 p.m. RTDC147 $79
(Course No.) (beginning date (Days) (Times) (Building & Room) (Tuition
through & Fees)
ending date)
Legend of Schedule Symbols
Building Symbols WASC..White Administrative Services Center
ECB........Energy Center Building WCA.....Wise Cultural Arts
FA..........Fine Arts
OHPE......Ornelas Health & Physical Education Center e.......Piggyback Course
RNHS.....Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center Day Symbols
RSC........Rogers Student Center M...........Monday F............ Friday
RTDC......Regional Training & Development Complex T............Tuesday S............ Saturday
STC........Skills Training Center W...........Wednesday U............ Sunday
T............Pirtle Technology R............Thursday
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Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
A cooperative project of the U.S. SBA, the State of Texas, and Tyler Junior College
www.tylersbdc.com
Business
Don Proudfoot Kay Bookout Brad Gottshalk Amy Wright
Director, SBDC Staff Coordinator Business Advisor Business Advisor
To make an appointment, call or email Kay Bookout at 903-510-2975 or kboo@tjc.edu.
Business
Small Business Start-up Sessions
Tyler SBDC offers a FREE monthly class for
individuals interested in starting a small business.
This class provides an excellent opportunity
for individuals to determine if small business
ownership is right for them. This class covers the
elements required for a good business plan and
provides important information needed before
meeting with one of our business advisors. These
classes are held on Tuesdays as follows:
9/7 T 6:00-7:30 p.m.
10/5 T 6:00-7:30 p.m.
11/2 T 6:00-7:30 p.m.
12/7 T 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: RTDC 112
Visit Free Tyler, Tx Events on Eventbrite to
register. Reasonable accommodations for persons
with disabilities and limited English (LEP) will be
made, if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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Helping businesses get a good start.
Tyler Area Business Incubator
The Tyler Area Business Incubator was created to enhance the success of new and expanding businesses through business counseling, employee training and
various other support services. The incubator encourages the development of technology based products or services which broaden the economic base of the
area served by the college.
A creative consortium including Tyler Junior College, the City of Tyler and the Tyler Economic Development Council joined together to take advantage of Tyler’s
unique development as a center for biotechnology, medical and surgical technology, and other high-tech innovation with the creation of the Tyler Area Business
Incubator.
The Tyler Area Business incubator offers even more:
• Immediate access to technical training at TJC West, where the incubator is located
• Support from the Small Business Development Center, also located at RTDC
Easily accessible to West Loop 323 and the Tyler Industrial Park, the incubator includes 26,000 square feet for new businesses. Preference is given to businesses
based on technologically innovative products or services. The Tyler Area Business Incubator is a member of Texas Business Incubator Association and International
Business Innovation Association.
Only 20% of new businesses succeed.
Business
But 80% of businesses started in a business incubator succeed.
Current TABI Residents:
ABILITIES SUCCESS, INC. HOME-AID CAREGIVERS, L.L.C. SHERI TAYLOR, CPA, PC
Owner-Teresa Dell Owner-Joey Coker Owner-Sheri Taylor
214-663-9145 903-533-1300 903-571-6432
Suite #111 Suite #113 Suite #117
ALL SCHOOL AWARDS OF TEXAS KATE KOMBOS & ASSOCIATES APPRAISAL SOURCE FUNDING, LLC
Owner: Mike Tidwell SERVICES Owner: John Hart
903-570-5697 Owner- Kate Kombos 903-405-5577
Suite #123 903-561-1705 Suite #120
Suite: #112
CIDER PROPERTIES TYLER DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Owner-Tanya Redic KAY HEIGHTS CABINET RENOVATIONS, LLC President - Dr. Lonny McKinzie
903-360-7568 Owner- Paul Hooge 903-617-6204
Suite #121 210-296-8767 Suite #114
Suite #125
DIMENSION IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY VU RYTE
SERVICES, INC. PLATINUM COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS Owner-Tom Ramey
Owner-Kevin/Carol Foley Owner-David Fortriede 903-593-4666
903-592-1700 903-405-3445 Suite #109
Suite #129 Suite #115
WINNING EDGE
EAST TO WEST SURVEYING, INC. ROSEMARK (Div. of Ben Fitzgerald Real Owner-Susan Ponder
Owner-Waylon Adams Estate Services) 214-926-6988
903-705-5566 Owner-Jerry Tate Suite #104
Suite #127 903-597-8040
Suite #107
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Career Development Learning QuickBooks
Tyler Junior College School of Continuing Studies
QuickBooks®: Keeping an Eye on
Inventory
is approved by The Texas State Board of Public (ACNT-1010 Computerized Accounting I)
Criminal Background Requirements Accountancy to offer Continuing Professional
Tyler Junior College School of Continuing Studies
Education (CPE) courses for Certified Public
For students who may have a criminal background, is approved by The Texas State Board of Public
Accountants (CPAs).
please be advised that the background could keep Accountancy to offer Continuing Professional
you from being licensed by the State of Texas. This interactive course will give you wide view Education (CPE) courses for Certified Public
If you have a question about your background of the multiple uses of QuickBooks. Learn to Accountants (CPAs).
and licensure, please check with the agency create files, make transactions, use Help and
Businesses succeed or fail based on quality
or certification board for your topic of study to Support, and understand accounting. Other
inventory procedures. Learn to enter products
determine if you are qualified to obtain certification skills taught are managing expenses, setting up
into inventory, order, receive and pay for inventory
within that field. You also have the right to request vendors, class tracking, entering bills, paying
drive. (9 hrs.)
a criminal history evaluation letter from the for expenses, printing checks, vendor credits,
and accounts payable. Various sales and income Prerequisite: QuickBooks: Set Up, Reports, and
applicable licensing agency. Bank Transactions or instructor approval.
tasks are covered including setting up customers
and jobs, recording sales transactions, payment Supplies:Textbook is required: QuickBooks Desktop
preferences, payments from customers, bank 2020: Comprehensive. Publisher: Labyrinth
Accounting deposits, and income tracker. And this is just the
beginning! QuickBooks offers so much more in
Publishers. USB of 1gig or greater is optional.
ACNT-1015...................................................$145
terms of accounting. Let us show you. Sign up 10/12-10/14 TWR 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Introduction to Computers today! Location: RTDC 147
A computer is more than just another household ACNT-1305...................................................$195
or office appliance and the vast amount of 9/14-9/30 TR 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Grant Writing
information and possibilities can seem to be Location: RTDC 147
overwhelming. But you can accomplish a lot with
a computer, and this course can show you that QuickBooks®: Performing Payroll
using one can be a good experience. This course
will help you to define what a PC is, and familiarize
(ACNT-1010 Computerized Accounting I) Let’s Write a Grant for That!
you with the Windows 10 user interface and its Tyler Junior College School of Continuing Studies (ETWR-1000 Grant Writing)
basic capabilities. Let our instructor help you is approved by The Texas State Board of Public
Accountancy to offer Continuing Professional Have you ever heard that from one of your board
explore Windows 10, learn how to use desktop members? Grants are a great way to find extra
applications, apps, use Cortana and Edge. Also Education (CPE) courses for Certified Public
Accountants (CPAs). money for your organization and its projects, but
learn how to create documents, work with files it’s not as easy as it sounds, especially if you are
and folders send email, browse the internet, Help keep your employees happy! Learn the basics new to seeking grants and writing proposals.
manage your printer and more! of setting up payroll, including entering employee
In this beginner class you will learn how to
Career Development
payroll information, printing checks and stubs, and
ITSC-1034....................................................$185 paying payroll taxes. (9 hrs.) navigate through the world of grants, including
10/26-11/18 TR 2:00-4:00 p.m. understanding grant terminology, planning a
Location: RTDC 143 Prerequisite: QuickBooks: Set Up, Reports, and project funders will like, and basic proposal writing
Bank Transactions or instructor approval.. skills. During the class you will complete a basic
Microsoft Excel 2019 Basic Supplies: Textbook is required: QuickBooks Desktop project plan and write a simple letter proposal. We
2019: Comprehensive. Publisher: Labyrinth will end the class with a critique of each proposal.
(ITSW-1022 Introduction to Electronic
Publishers. USB of 1gig or greater is optional. Note: This class is not for individuals seeking
Spreadsheets)
ACNT-1011...................................................$145 grants for for-profit businesses.
Join our certified instructor in our computer lab
for an interactive course on the basic functions 11/2-11/4 TWR 6:00-9:00 p.m. Requirements: A computer, laptop, smartphone, or
and features of Excel 2019. After an introduction Location: RTDC 147 tablet with a camera and Zoom downloaded on the
to spreadsheet terminology and Excel’s window device to be used.
components, students will learn how to create ETWR-9003....................................................$89
worksheets; insert functions; reuse formulas and 10/14 R 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
functions; insert, delete and adjust cells, columns Location: RTDC
and rows,and search for and replace data. (7 hrs.)
Prerequisites: Computers Made Easy: Getting
Started or Computers Made Easy: Find it, Print it
and Keep it Safe or consent of instructor.
Supplies: Textbook is required: Microsoft Excel
2019 & 365: Level 1:Labyrinth Learning
ITSW-1034 ..................................................$129
9/7-9/9 TR 6:00-9:30 p.m.
11/20 S 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: RTDC 143
Cherie Brown • Bookkeeping and QuickBooks
Cherie has over thirty years of experience in information management. She is ITIL and MOUS certified in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
Project and Outlook. She is HIPPA trained and is proficient in a variety of medical, transportation and business application systems. Best
of all, Cherie continues to use her knowledge on a daily basis right where our students live… in the real world! When you combine the
About Your Instructor
level of knowledge with Cherie’s passion for instruction, no student walks away disappointed.
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Live Classroom Fire Officer I (hybrid)
TJC Fire Academy 8/23-11/16 MTWRF 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course meets the curriculum requirements of
Location: RTDC
the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for
Fire Academy Disclaimer Hybrid Fire Officer I certification. (Note: Pending Approval
To work in Texas as a paid fire fighter, applicants Dates to be determined by the TCFP) (60 hrs.)
must earn a Texas “basic structure fire suppression” Fire Fighter I 288 hours
certificate. As part of this process, applicants must PREREQUISITES: Approval by the TJC Fire Academy
Fire Fighter II 140 hours
also submit their fingerprints and undergo a criminal Director.
HazMat Awareness 8 hours
history background check. For students who may HazMat Operations 32 hours SUPPLIES: Textbook is required Fire and
have a criminal background, please be advised Physical Agility 36 hours Emergency Services Company Officer 5th Edition
that the background could keep you from being (2014), Publisher: Fire Protection Publications
licensed by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Total 504 hours
FIRT-1042.....................................................$199
If you have a question about your background Awarded Credit Hours
and licensure, please check with the agency or
certification board to determine if you are qualified
Once a student receives firefighter certification Fire Officer II (hybrid)
and upon application with 3 credit hours to Tyler
to obtain certification within that field. You also have This course meets the curriculum requirements of
Junior College, credit may be awarded for up to 24
the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter hours of college credit. the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for
from the applicable licensing agency. Fire Officer II certification. (Note: Pending Approval
General Guidelines Fire Inspector I (hybrid) by the TCFP) (60 hrs.)
Students must meet the standards set forth by the One in a series of three courses required by the PREREQUISITES: Fire Officer I Certification and/or
Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and NFPA Texas Commission on Fire Protection to achieve completion of Fire Officer I and approval by the TJC
1001-2013, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Fire Inspector Certification. Meets the curriculum Fire Academy Director.
Qualifications. Included are these requirements: requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire SUPPLIES: Textbook is required Fire and
Fire protection personnel who are appointed to Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Fire Inspector I. Emergency Services Company Officer 5th Edition
structure fire protection duties must be certified (Note: Pending Approval by the TCFP) (90 hrs.) (2014), Publisher: Fire Protection Publications
by the commission within one year from the date PREREQUISITES: Approval by the TJC Fire Academy
of their appointment. Prior to being appointed to FIRT-1043.....................................................$199
Director.
structure fire protection duties, personnel must: (1)
complete a commission approved basic structure
SUPPLIES: Textbook is required: Fire Inspection Fire Investigator (hybrid)
and Code Enforcement, 8th edition. Fire Protection
fire protection program; and (2) successfully pass Publications. This course satisfies the Texas Commission on Fire
the commission examination as required by §423.3 Protection (TCFP) curriculum requirements for Fire
of this title (relating to Minimum Standards for Basic FIRT-1008.....................................................$299
Investigator certification. (Note: Pending Approval
Structure Fire Protection Personnel Certification); by the TCFP) (160 hrs.)
and *(3) successfully complete a commission Fire Instructor I (hybrid)
PREREQUISITES: Approval by the TJC Fire Academy
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recognized emergency medical training program. Preparation of fire and emergency services
Director.
*Please see page 38 for EMSP-1001 Emergency personnel to deliver instruction from a prepared
Medical Technician: Basic course information. lesson plan. Includes the use of instructional aids SUPPLIES: Textbook is required Fire Investigator
and evaluation instruments to meet the curriculum 2nd Edition (2010) Publisher: Fire Protection
Contact the Fire Academy at TJC West, 1530 SSW
requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Publications
Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701-2546 for an application
Protection (TCFP) for Fire Instructor I certification. FIRT-1050.....................................................$498
or call the office at (903) 510-3205 903-510-
(Note: Pending Approval by the TCFP) (48 hrs.)
2404 or email jgri2@tjc.edu for Fall Academy
Application deadline. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of
Firefighter II Certification as well as approval by
Basic Fire Suppression Academy the TJC Fire Academy Director.
Upon successfully passing the state exam, SUPPLIES: Textbook is required: Fire and
graduates will receive certification as Fire Emergency Services Instructor 8th Edition (2012),
Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Publisher: Fire Protection Publications
Hazmat Operations. They also qualify for national FIRT-2005.....................................................$199
accreditation by the International Fire Service
Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). (528 hrs.) Fire Instructor II (hybrid)
BASIC FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY...................$3,194 Development of individual lesson plans for a specific
(Course tuition includes books, bunker gear, topic including learning objectives, instructional aids,
uniforms and supplies. An additional fee of $30 and evaluation instruments. Includes techniques for
will be required for testing.) supervision and coordination of activities of other
instructors to meet the curriculum requirements
Courses: of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
FIRS-1004 Agility and Fitness for Fire Personnel for Fire Instructor II certification. (Note: Pending
FIRS-1002 Firefighter Academy I Approval by the TCFP) (48 hrs.)
FIRS-1008 Firefighter Academy II PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Fire HELP A GOOD
FIRS-1014
FIRS-1020
Firefighter Academy III
Firefighter Academy IV
Instructor I as well as approval by the TJC Fire
Academy Director. CLASS MAKE!
FIRS-1024 Firefighter Academy V SUPPLIES: Textbook is required: Fire and Emergency INVITE A FRIEND TO CLASS.
FIRS-1030 Firefighter Academy VI Services Instructor 8th Edition (2012), Publisher:
FIRS-1034 Firefighter Academy VII Fire Protection Publications 903-510-2900
FIRT-2007.....................................................$199
6Safety Regulations, Qualifications of Drivers. to complete a Driver’s Daily Log, hours of duty
TJC Law Enforcement Tuition and Fees
limits, required rest periods, the basic procedure
Academy Tuition does NOT include the cost of the physical
for handling the scene of an accident, reporting
accidents, basic first aid, and extinguishing
exam and the Commercial Drivers’ License. For fires. The course also helps students prepare
General Guidelines more information, contact CTS at 903-596-7744 for mastery of the Commercial Driver’s License
Students must meet the Texas Commission on or Tyler Junior College, School of Continuing written examination. (80 hrs.)
Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for Studies at 903-510-2900. Prescreening of
CVOP-1005................................................$1,260
attendance. applicants is made through CTS. 9/13-9/24 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuition and Fees 10/11-10/22 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
CDL Written Skills 10/25-11/5 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The tuition and fees for this course do not cover
(CVOP-1005 Commercial Drivers License Written 11/8-11/19 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
the cost of uniforms and/or other equipment a
Skills) 11/29-12/10 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
cadet will be responsible for supplying. Some
This course provides classroom instruction Location: RTDC 133
of the additional equipment may be furnished
by the sponsoring agency. Space is limited so on the basic operation of a commercial truck;
interested parties are encouraged to inquire early. the principles of visual search, signaling, Professional Truck Driver Training
Information is available at TJC West, 1530 SSW speed management terrain management and (CVOP-1040 Professional Truck Driver II)
Loop 323, or by calling Jeanine Grimes at 903- maneuvering in traffic; ways of recognizing This course provides hands-on instruction on
510-2404 or Herb Hayter at 903-510-2167. hazardous situations in advance, emergency the basic operation of a commercial truck;
braking techniques, evasive actions, causes of the principles of visual search, signaling,
Basic Peace Officer Academy skidding and jackknifing, and techniques for speed management terrain management and
The Basic Peace Officer Academy includes all recovering from such emergencies; the function maneuvering in traffic; ways of recognizing
sections, which must be completed in sequence to and operation of all key vehicle systems; and how hazardous situations in advance, emergency
constitute the TCOLE-approved Basic Peace Office
Course. Students must register all the sections
concurrently. (758 Hrs.)
BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY..................$999
Awarded Credit Hours: Once a student successfully
passes the state peace office-licensing exam and
upon application with 3 credit hours at Tyler Junior
College, credit may be awarded for up to 12 hours
of college credit.
Classes available for consideration are:
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CJLE-1008.................................PEACE OFFICER I
CJLE-1012................................PEACE OFFICER II
CJLE-1018...............................PEACE OFFICER III
CJLE-1009...............................PEACE OFFICER IV
CJLE-1010................................PEACE OFFICER V
CJLE-1014... LAW ENFORCEMENT AGILITY TRAINING
CJLE-1013.................................LAW ENFORCEMENT
CONDITIONING TRAINING
CJLE-1011.............. LAW ENFORCEMENT STRENGTH
TRAINING
SUPPLEMENTAL PEACE OFFICER
CJLE-2059...................................................$375
Lecture: 515 Hours; Lab: 166 Hours
Truck Driving
A partnership between Tyler Junior College and
Career Trucking School, Inc. (CTS)
General Guidelines
Students must register in both CDL Written Skills
and Professional Truck Driver Training. Qualified
applicants must have a high school diploma or a
GED certificate. In addition, students must be at
least 21 years of age, have an acceptable driving
record, complete and pass a Department of
Transportation Physical Exam, have the ability to
read, write and speak the English language, and
meet the requirements of the Motor Carrier Federal
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braking techniques, evasive actions, causes of
skidding and jackknifing, and techniques for Welding
recovering from such emergencies; and the
function and operation of all key vehicle systems.
(160 hrs.) Farm & Ranch Welding
Prerequisite: CDL Written Skills (WLDG-1091-Special Topics in Welder/Welding
Technologist)
CVOP-1041................................................$4,500
9/13-10/8 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m. This course is designed for the beginning welder
9/27-10/22 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m. who has limited or no welding experience. The
10/25-11/19 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m. emphasis is on basic practical welding of steel for
home or farm use. Safety will be emphasized with
HELP A GOOD
11/8-12/3 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
11/29-12/31 MTWRF 8 a.m.–5 p.m. supervised lab practice in gas welding, cutting, CLASS MAKE!
Location: TBA brazing, soldering and arc welding. Various
welding equipment and welding techniques will INVITE A FRIEND TO CLASS.
be surveyed. (24 hrs.) (Class limit 10) Supplies:
A list of required safety clothing/equipment is 903-510-2900
available upon registration. Optional textbook:
Pocket Welding Guide, 32nd Edition, Publisher:
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.
WLDG-1060.................................................$385
10/1-11/5 F 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: STC
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Life & Leisure Navigating the Storm TRAV-2017.....................................................$45
10/23 S 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why you make the 12/4 S 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
decisions that you do and if there is a way to Location: Zoom class
change your behavior and habits? Join us as we
learn more about human behavior and explore
Personal Enrichment what is driving our emotions and decisions. This
informative and engaging class, led by Instructor
Kelly Hitchcock, will take students through the
Welding
Bliss Out Workout topics of neurological and physiological responses,
Reconnect to nature and self with mindful hiking in provide understanding as to why we are naturally Sculpture Welding
the fresh, revitalizing air with the rich, cool ground wired to think the way that we do and discuss Recreational art welding class for beginners or
under your feet. During this hike, we will not make practical steps that lead to behavior modification experienced welders. Join master welder Ryan
use of a yoga mat. Instead, we will turn inward in order to make personal change and increase Henderson as he teaches you how to weld custom
every 15 minutes of the hike and perform standing self-awareness. Highlights include: goal setting, pieces of art. Learn basic welding techniques
postures along the way. All postures will be simple, identifying triggers and coping strategies, brain of bending, cutting and shaping metal. Advance
to be present and mindful. No experience is processes, fight or flight responses, journaling, gradually to more complex techniques throughout
required. The class is suitable for all levels. The personal perceptions and more. Class meets 3 the class, then learn how to implement these skills
hike is between 2 to 3 miles. It can be more or less times. safely at home. You will complete one art project
depending on the group. Fairly easy, flat terrain. HRPO-2501....................................................$50 by the end of class.
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe 9/7-9/21 T 6:00-7:30 p.m. Supplies: A list of required safety clothing/
shoes. Bring water. Location: RTDC equipment is available upon registration.
FITT-1014.......................................................$40 ARNF-1036...................................................$355
9/2 R 8:00-9:30 a.m. 9/3-9/24 F 5:30-9:00 p.m.
9/7
10/2
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8:00-9:30 a.m.
8:00-9:30 a.m. Travel Location: STC
10/7 R 8:00-9:30 a.m. Farm & Ranch Welding
11/4
11/6
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8:00-9:30 a.m.
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Travel Free and Safely (Zoom class) (WLDG-1091-Special Topics in Welder/Welding
Location: Faulkner Park We’re ready to get back to our travels! When it Technologist)
410 W. Cumberland Road is safe to go on a trip, where can we go, how do This course is designed for the beginning welder
Tyler, Texas we stay safe, and how do we make our travel who has limited or no welding experience. The
free? If you are near retirement, changing careers, emphasis is on basic practical welding of steel for
Heartfulness Meditation a student, or someone who likes the idea of home or farm use. Safety will be emphasized with
making additional income to support your travel supervised lab practice in gas welding, cutting,
This is an experiential (not theoretical) class on
dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina brazing, soldering and arc welding. Various
meditation. Many believe that meditation teaches
Henry shows you how she is prepared for the new welding equipment and welding techniques will
us to become more aware of our thoughts, to
“travel normal” including important tips on safety, be surveyed. (24 hrs.) (Class limit 10) Supplies:
focus our thoughts, and eventually to quiet our
trip insurance, what to do if you become sick, and A list of required safety clothing/equipment is
thoughts. Most of the class time will be spent
other strategies. Discover over 200 ways to travel available upon registration. Optional textbook:
with students meditating together. Afterwards
free. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours Pocket Welding Guide, 32nd Edition, Publisher:
students will journal their observations about the
& more in the USA & worldwide! Volunteering, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.
experience and ask questions. The goal of this
fun work-vacations, paid travel, teaching English
class is to equip students to live a more balanced WLDG-1060.................................................$385
and remote employment opportunities. Tuition
life, to manage stress and challenges better, and 10/1-11/5 F 5:00-9:00 p.m.
includes Gina’s 100-page ebook How to Travel Location: STC
to improve relationships.
Free & Safely.
SPTO-1034.....................................................$29 Instructor Gina Henry has lived this travel life for
9/6-9/27 M 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. 30 years, taking 10 free vacations a year by using
10/4-10/25
Location:
M
RTDC
6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. free airline tickets, hotels, cruises, tours, meals, &
more. She has traveled to 98 countries and all 50
Foreign Language
states. She teaches in 90 cities and is the author
of many travel books & audios. She leads several Beginning Sign Language Level I
group tours each year and organizes a volunteer (This course is designed for those who have
teach English program in Thailand and Peru. no experience using American Sign Language.
Set Up Notes: Your “Travel Free” ebook link will be Students will learn to sign everyday communication
emailed to you a few days before the class. Class in the Deaf Community. Linguistic rules and
Life & Leisure
time is in central time. Good internet connection structure will be taught as well as Deaf Culture.
and a PC, laptop, tablet or smart phone with Students will gain insight about Deaf history and
camera and mic is needed. You should download brief information pertaining to interpreting.
Zoom in advance of class. It is free to install, Textbook: Optional A Basic Course in American
https://zoom.us/download. Look for an email from Sign Language (2nd edition) ISBN:0-932666-42-6
HELP A GOOD your instructor with the Zoom link for the class. Be
ready to log on and join the meeting 5-10 minutes SLNG-2035...................................................$160
CLASS MAKE! prior to the class start time so you will be ready
when class begins. If you have trouble using the
8/24-10/5
Location:
T
RTDC
6:00-8:00 p.m.
INVITE A FRIEND TO CLASS. link, just go to Zoom.us, click “Join a Meeting” and
enter the meeting ID and password provided in the
903-510-2900 instructor’s email.
10Beginning Sign Language Level II microphone, but it is not mandatory. You will on both Mac’s and PC’s. You do not need to bring
need a USB 3.0 flash drive (minimum 250GB), your gear to class.
This course is a continuation to increase your preferably in MP4 format. Your USB 3.0 flash drive
knowledge of ASL in the second level. Student ARNF-1090...................................................$135
must be formatted in exFAT format before starting 10/21-11/18 R 6:30-8:30 p.m.
will explore the concepts of visual spatialization, your class project, allowing the drive to be used
verb incorporating location, and descriptive Location: RTDC
on both Mac’s and PC’s. You do not need to bring
classifiers. Students will incorporate signs your gear to class.
learned in class using everyday ASL conversation.
Writing
Cultural behaviors and role and responsibilities of ARNF-1091...................................................$125
interpreting will be introduced in class. 9/2-9/23 R 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: RTDC
Pre-requisites: To participate, you must have
completed the American Sign Language -Beginner
Story Telling with Video Writers Block
Level I or completed one semester of beginning
In this hands-on class you will learn how to Discover the power of feelings [5 senses] and facts
Sign Language.
structure your video to tell a story, not just convey [5 Ws] to brainstorm those pesky details that can
Textbook: Optional Signing Naturally: Student sometimes lead to ‘writer’s block’ when writing
Workbook, Level 1 (Vista American Sign Language: information. Great for beginners or videographers
with intermediate skill levels. your favorite genre, whether short stories, essays,
Functional Notation Approach) ISBN 0-915035- memoirs and more. Deliver the details through
20-0 This is not a class to teach you how your camera
sensory language combined with journalistic
gear or video editing software work so come
SLNG-2036...................................................$160 techniques to create nonfiction and fiction alike.
ready to jump straight into video editing. Here
10/12-11/30 T 6:00-8:00 p.m. “It’s all in the details!”
you can learn how to edit media for documentary,
Location: RTDC Supplies
family history, weddings, marketing, advertising,
webpage, instructional and even feature style • A journal, notebook or spiral to write notes and
Baby Sign Language Class for narrative videos. You will be expected to shoot and brainstorm
Parents edit, outside of classroom hours, one assigned • One pack of crayons [basic colors] and a
Teaching your baby sign language enables you mini-story and one short video of your choice, coloring book [your choice, be a kid, have fun]
to communicate more effectively with your child. apply the knowledge learned from class, and show • Bring your favorite novels/poems/research/
For parents of children who are deaf or hard-of- your final video to the class. book[s]/author[s] to discuss styles, likes/
hearing it is an essential skill. In this class we will Supplies: dislikes, preferences
discuss sentence structures and grammar notes A video camera, tripod, video editing software • Light colored construction paper [beige, white,
as well as learning signs for family relationship, (Mac or PC platform), and the knowledge of how yellow, light blue, pink] [3 sheets]
household chores, weekend activities, and so they work. It is preferred that you also have a
much more so your family can communicate basic • A binder of notebook paper or an electronic
lavaliere microphone for interviews, but it is not device for writing/typing
daily needs more easily. mandatory. USB 3.0 flash drive (minimum 500GB),
SLNG-2016.....................................................$99 preferably in MP4 format. Your USB 3.0 flash drive WRIT-1015.....................................................$85
9/9-10/28 R 6:00-7:00 p.m. must be formatted in exFAT format before starting 10/5-10/26 T 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: RTDC your class project, allowing the drive to be used Location: RTDC
Video
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Life & Leisure
This is not a class to teach you how your camera
gear or video editing software work.
You will be expected to shoot and edit, outside of
classroom hours, one assigned mini-video and one
short video of your choice, apply the knowledge
learned from class, and show your final video to
the class.
Supplies:
Video camera, tripod, video editing software (Mac
or PC platform), and the knowledge of how they
work. It is preferred that you also have a lavaliere
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12and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling Phlebotomy Technician Program
Online Health appointments and medical records management.
with Clinical Externship (online)
Professions Classes This comprehensive course will prepare students
to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy The Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares
Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. professionals to collect blood and other
To register visit www.tjc.edu2.com or call 903- Course content includes pharmacy medical specimens from clients for the purpose of
510-2900 terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions laboratory analysis. The phlebotomist is a
and defining generic and brand names drugs and vital member of the clinical laboratory team,
Clinical Externship Requirements much, much more! Program also includes a whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood
Upon successful completion of the programs with clinical externship with a local healthcare provider! specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection
externships, students are eligible to participate in a for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed
National certification examination opportunities for
clinical externship and may be asked to submit to throughout the healthcare system including in
successful students are as follows:
a thorough background check, drug screening and hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical
additional requirements. Student is responsible for • The Pharmacy Technician modules will prepare group practices, HMO’s, public health facilities,
related fees. For students who may have a criminal students to sit for the Pharmacy Technician veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other
background, please be advised that the results of Certification Board (PTCB) pharmacy technician healthcare settings. Students will become familiar
the background check could prevent you from certification exam with all aspects of blood collection and will review
being eligible to participate in a clinical rotation. • The Medical Administration modules will the skills needed to perform venipunctures
prepare students to sit for the National safely. Also includes terminology, blood collection
Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified procedures, order of draw and other engaging
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Externship (online) Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) topics. Program also includes a clinical externship
with a local healthcare provider!
certification.
This comprehensive course will prepare students
STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$2,999 A major objective of this program is to prepare
to enter the pharmacy field and to take the
Online e-learning Program. Includes a Clinical students for important national healthcare
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB competency certification examinations and to
exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home Externship with a local Healthcare Provider.
prepare them to work as Phlebotomy Technicians.
infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies Program Duration: 6 Months *Students will have
National certification examination opportunities
and other health care settings-working under the an additional 12 months access to the program
for students who complete this program are as
supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course follows:
content includes an overview of the qualifications, Clinical Medical Assistant Program • Students who complete this comprehensive
operational guidelines, and job duties of a
with Clinical Externship (online) course would be prepared to sit for the
pharmacy technician. Topics include definitions of
This program prepares students to assist American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
a pharmacy environment, the profile of a pharmacy
physicians by performing functions related to the (ASPT) Phlebotomy Technician national
technician, legal and ethical guidelines, job skills
clinical aspects of a medical office. Instruction certification examination.
and duties, verbal and written communication
skills, professional resources, safety techniques, includes preparing patients for examination • The Microsoft Office Desktop Skill modules will
and supply and inventory techniques. Students and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, prepare students to sit for the Microsoft Office
will learn dosage calculations, IV flow rates, drug pharmacology, taking and documenting vital User certification exams.
compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of signs, technical aspects of phlebotomy, the 12- STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$1.999
prescriptions, inventory control and billing and lead EKG and the cardiac life cycle. Additionally, Online e-learning Program. Includes a Clinical
reimbursement. Textbook and materials provided. this program includes a Medical Administration Externship with a local Healthcare Provider.
Program also includes a clinical externship with a course covering key topics such as medical ethics Program Duration: 4 Months *Students will have
local healthcare provider! and law, basics of insurance billing and coding, an additional 12 months access to the programs.
telephone techniques, scheduling appointments
National certification examination opportunities for
and medical records management. A major
successful students are as follows:
objective of this program is to prepare students
Medical Administrative Assistant
• The Pharmacy Technician modules will prepare for important national healthcare competency with Clinical Externship Program
students to sit for the Pharmacy Technician certification examinations and to prepare them to (online)
Certification Board (PTCB) pharmacy technician work as Clinical Medical Assistant professionals. Medical administrative assistants primarily work
certification exam Program also includes a clinical externship with a in doctor’s offices, clinics, outpatient settings,
STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$1,499 local healthcare provider! hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Medical
Online e-learning Program. Includes a Clinical National certification examination opportunities administrative assistants, medical secretaries, and
Externship with a local Healthcare Provider. for students who complete this program are as medical records clerks are all positions in great
Program Duration: 4 Months *Students will have follows: demand. This program covers information on the
an additional 12 months access to the programs. • Students who complete this comprehensive medical assisting profession, interpersonal skills,
course would be prepared to sit for the National medical ethics and law, medical terminology,
Pharmacy Technician and Medical Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone
techniques, scheduling appointments, medical
Administration and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification
records management and management of
Externship (online) examination.
practice finances. A great course for physicians
This program will prepare students to enter the • The Microsoft Office Desktop Skill modules will medical office professionals!
pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician prepare students to sit for the Microsoft Office
This program prepares students to function
Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content User certification exams.
effectively in many of the administrative and
includes pharmacy terminology, pharmacy STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$2,199 clerical positions in the healthcare industry. It
calculations, reading and interpreting prescriptions Online e-learning Program. Includes a Clinical provides students a well-rounded introduction
and defining generic & brand names drugs. Externship with a local Healthcare Provider. to medical administration that delivers the skills
Additionally, this program includes a Medical Program Duration: 6 Months *Students will have students require to obtain an administrative
Administration course covering key topics such as an additional 12 months access to the program. medical assistant position or advance within their
medical ethics and law, basics of insurance billing current healthcare career.
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National certification examination opportunities • Medical Administrative Assistant-National Dialysis Technician (online)
for students who complete this program are as Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified
follows: As kidney failure continues to be a growing
Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
national health problem, kidney disease is driving
• Students who complete this program will certification
the growing demand for well-trained dialysis
have the opportunity to pursue the National • Electronic Health Records Management (EHRM) technicians. Dialysis technicians are employed
Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified -NHA Certified Electronic Health Record in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical
Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Specialist (CEHRS) exam certification facilities. The number of dialysis technician
STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$1,599 • The Microsoft Office Desktop Skill modules will jobs has the potential to increase by more than
Online e-learning Program. Program Duration: prepare students to sit for the Microsoft Office 35% by 2018. While most technician training
4 Months *Students will have an additional 12 User certification exams. has historically been done “on-the-job,” today’s
months access to the programs. healthcare employers are seeking well-trained
STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$2,599
technicians who possess the necessary knowledge
Online e-learning Program. Includes a Clinical
EKG Technician Program (online) Externship with a local Healthcare Provider.
and skills to fill this growing number of positions.
This Dialysis Technician Program provides students
EKG technicians work in physician’s offices, Program Duration: 6 Months *Students will have
with the knowledge needed to perform as a
hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities an additional 12 months access to the program. dialysis technician. This program will review kidney
and organizations. EKG technicians also work
dialysis machines, preparing dialyzer reprocessing
for insurance companies to provide data for
Electronic Health Records and delivery systems, and review equipment
health and life insurance policies. Similar to other
growing healthcare professions, the demand for Management (EHRM) Program maintenance.
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EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow (online) National certification examination opportunities for
substantially. Approximately 25% more EKG successful students are as follows:
Access to health information is changing the
technician jobs will be available by the year 2018. ways doctors care for patients. With the nation’s • This program is designed to cover the key
This EKG Technician Program prepares students to healthcare system moving to the electronic medical objectives of the leading dialysis technician
perform EKG’s. This course will include information record, numerous employment opportunities exist for certification exams. Although some students do
on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical medical assistants, health information systems staff, immediately pursue certain certifications, most
disease processes, medical terminology, patient registration professionals and other related national exams require job experience for formal
medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, positions. Healthcare professionals with the ability dialysis technician certification. The BONENT
electrocardiography and stress testing. Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician
to understand, update and maintain the electronic
National certification examination opportunities for health record are in great demand. This program examination requires one year of experience (12
successful students are as follows: months) in nephrology patient care, and current
prepares students to understand and use electronic
• There are several EKG technician national active participation in an ESRD facility.
records in a medical practice. Course reviews the
certification exams that are available to implementation and management of electronic STUDENT TUITION: .......................................$999
students, such as the ASPT-Electrocardiograph health information using common electronic data Online e-learning Program. Program Duration:
(EKG) Technician exam interchange systems and maintaining the medical, 4 Months *Students will have an additional 12
STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$1,199 legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of months access to the programs.
Online e-learning Program. Program Duration: the electronic health record.
4 Months *Students will have an additional 12 This Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management Medical Billing & Coding Program
months access to the programs. program prepares students to understand and use (online)
electronic records in a medical practice. Course Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-
Physicians’ Office Assistant reviews the implementation and management growing careers in the healthcare industry today!
Professional with Electronic Health of electronic health information using common The need for professionals who understand how
Records Management (EHRM) and electronic data interchange systems and to code healthcare services and procedures for
maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and
Clinical Externship (online) regulatory requirements of the electronic health
third-party insurance reimbursement is growing
substantially. Physician practices, hospitals,
This program combines in-demand healthcare record. pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic
disciplines with important front office Microsoft National certification examination opportunities for practices, physical therapy practices, and other
end user computer skills. Physicians’ Office successful students are as follows: healthcare providers all depend on medical billing
Assistant with Electronic Health Records-This and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement.
course provides a well-rounded experience • Students who complete this comprehensive
course would be prepared to sit for the National This billing and coding course offers the skills
preparing students to assist physicians in multiple needed to perform complex coding and billing
administrative areas of the medical office and Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified
Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) procedures. The course covers: CPT (Introduction,
the requirements of maintaining the electronic
exam. Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty
health record (EH R). Instruction includes medical
fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory),
terminology, interpersonal skills, medical records STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$1,299 ICD-10 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic
management, implementation and management Online e-learning Program. Program Duration: claims processes for insurance reimbursements.
of electronic health information, medical ethics 4 Months *Students will have an additional 12 National certification examination opportunities for
and law, basics of insurance billing and coding months access to the programs successful students are as follows:
and maintaining the regulatory requirements
of the EH R. A major objective of this program • Numerous national certification exams are
is to prepare students for important national available for students who complete this course
healthcare competency certification examinations including American Academy of Professional
and to prepare them to work as Physician Coders (AAPC), American Health Information
Office Assistants and Electronic Health Records Association (AHIMA) and others.
professionals. Program also includes a clinical STUDENT TUITION: ....................................$1,799
externship with a local healthcare provider! Online e-learning Program. Program Duration:
National certification examination opportunities 4 Months *Students will have an additional 12
for successful students are as follows: months access to the programs.
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