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Continuing
                                                SPRING 20

Education
                                                REGISTRATION
                                                BEGINS JAN. 6

COMMUNITY CLASSES FOR ALL AGES & STAGES OF LIFE

                                  INSIDE:
                                  Solar Installer | 10
                                  Native Landscaping | 43
                                  Youth Classes | 68
                                                  … and much more!

                                   stlcc.edu/ce | 314-984-7777
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS

Azim Mujakic                            Brittany Coates                         Terri Williams
Reader, writer, traveler teaching for   Sophisticated chef teaching for STLCC   Community builder teaching for STLCC
STLCC Continuing Education since        Continuing Education since 2018.        Continuing Education since 2015.
2003.
                                          I love teaching and connecting           I view my water aerobic
   I survived the Balkan War            with new people in the                  classes as so much more than a
before making my way out                continuing education class              workout. My classes emphasize
to the United States with my            environment, which is always            getting healthy both physically
son and wife. I became a U.S.           welcoming and fun for adults            and mentally. We create a sense
citizen in 2005 and built my            and children. I especially enjoy        of community where we know
new life from ground zero. So           working with kids, helping              each other's names and share
many diverse students come              them to develop social and              stories about our lives. Students
through my classes with so              character-building skills and, by       tell me how they feel better
many reasons to learn a new             way of cooking, a skill that will       about their bodies, how greatly
language or the language of             be needed in everyday life.”            their balance has improved,
their ancestors. My classes have                                                and how they feel stronger.”
                                        Explore Brittany's "Cooking with
helped individuals reconnect            Friends" classes on page 32.            Explore Terri's aquatics
to their heritage and better                                                    classes on page 61.
understand Bosnian and Croatian
neighbors in our community.”
Explore Azim's Bosnian
classes on page 48.
Spring 2020 Continuing Education Courses

                                         PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT                                                             PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
                                           Essentials Training                                                                Ageless Learning Seminars.............................. 21
                                             Professional Essentials......................................... 5                 Social Security Benefits America.......................23
                                             Small Business Essentials..................................... 6                 Creative Arts
                                             Nonprofit Essentials.............................................. 8               Fine Arts................................................................23
                                             Career Essentials................................................... 8             Crafts.....................................................................26
We’re here for you                         Industry, Quality and Safety
                                             Drones..................................................................... 9
                                                                                                                                Culinary ................................................................30
                                                                                                                                Dance.....................................................................33
whether you’re letting your curiosity
                                             Safety and Quality: OSHA...................................... 9                   Music......................................................................35
point you in new directions, seeking         Construction........................................................... 9          Theater..................................................................36
professional courses to help advance         HVAC........................................................................ 9     Photography........................................................37
your career or pursuing new challenges       Manufacturing........................................................ 9            Writing...................................................................38
                                             Solar Certified Courses: NABCEP.......................10                         Home, Nature and Garden
to expand your mind. Continuing              Food Safety...........................................................10           Home Improvement and Maintenance..............40
Education provides a showcase              Career Studies                                                                       Master Naturalist..................................................41
of opportunities to broaden your             Personal Trainer...................................................11            Personal Finance
                                             Emergency Care...................................................11                Finance and Investments....................................45
potential and change your life!
                                             CPR and First Aid..................................................12                  Real Estate....................................................... 45
                                             Health Care Careers.............................................13                     Estate Planning............................................... 46
• experiential, life-long learning
                                             Voiceover Communications................................13                         Retirement Planning........................................ 46
• diverse, inclusive community               Real Estate............................................................14        Language and Communications
                                             Truck Driving........................................................14            Personal Communications.................................47
• continually evolving for an              Computers and Technology                                                             Sign Language.....................................................48
                                             Personal Computing...........................................15                    Foreign Language................................................48
  ever-changing world
                                             Microsoft Tools.....................................................16           Historical Studies
                                             G Suite Google Tools............................................ 17                Genealogy.............................................................52
Discover how Continuing Education            Adobe Tools..........................................................18            Culture...................................................................53
                                             Social Media...................................................... 19              Religion.............................................................. 53
can spark your potential and unlock
                                             Smart Home Technology....................................19                        Philosophy......................................................... 53
a whole new future for you!                  Mobile Technologies............................................19                  History...................................................................54
                                             3D Modeling and Drafting...................................19                      Tours and Trips.....................................................55

Not receiving                              Testing and Review........................................... 20
                                           Adult Education and Literacy..........................20
                                                                                                                              Wellness, Fitness and Recreation
                                                                                                                                Recreation and Sports........................................58
a catalog each                                                                                                                      Motorcycle Safety Training............................ 58
                                                                                                                                    Cards and Games............................................ 59
semester?                                St. Louis Community College expands minds and
                                                                                                                                    Fencing............................................................. 59
                                                                                                                                    Recreational Team Sports............................. 59
Please call Continuing Education         changes lives every day by offering high-quality
                                                                                                                                    Bowling............................................................ 59
                                         educational experiences leading to degrees,
at 314‑984‑7777 or email us at           certificates, employment, university transfer and                                          Golf................................................................... 59
CEdropbox@stlcc.edu to be                life-long learning.                                                                        Tennis and Pickleball..................................... 60
                                                                                                                                Fitness...................................................................61
added to our mailing list.               If you are a person with a disability who requires                                         Aquatics............................................................61
                                         an accommodation in order to participate in any
                                                                                                                                    Aerobic and Strength Exercise...................... 62
                                         program or activity, please contact the Continuing
                                         Education Access Office at 314-984-7704 as soon as                                         Boot Camp....................................................... 63
314-984-7777 | CALL CENTER               possible in advance of the program for consideration of                                    T’ai Chi............................................................. 63
Extended Hours: Jan. 6-9                 your accommodations request. It is helpful to receive                                      Self Defense..................................................... 64
                                         accommodations requests at least 10 days in advance                                        Yoga, Pilates and Barre.................................. 64
• M–Th.......... 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.     of a program. For trips and tours, advance notice of up
                                                                                                                                Wellness and Personal Development................66
                                         to one month is requested. With less advance notice, it
• F.................. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.   may be difficult to meet needs of interested members.                                  Caregiving at Home.......................................... 67
                                                                                                                              Youth Classes.................................................... 68
Regular Hours                            Saint Louis Community College Board of Trustees:
• M–Th.......... 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.        Rodney Gee, Chair; Kevin M. Martin, Ed.D.,
                                                                                                                              Helpful Information
                                         Vice Chair; Eleftheria “Libby” Fitzgerald;
• F.................. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.   Doris A. Graham, Ph.D.; Craig H. Larson,                                             Location Index........................................................69
                                         Ed.D.; Anne Adams Marshall; Pam Ross                                                 General Information..............................................70
See page 71 for more
                                         Great care has been taken to provide accurate                                        Registration Form..................................................71
registration methods.                    information about the courses in this schedule.
                                         Occasionally, an error may occur. Information
                                         is subject to change and/or correction. For more
                                         information on Continuing Education programs and
REGISTER ONLINE | 24 HOURS               to view complete, up-to-date course information,
stlcc.edu/CE                             visit St. Louis Community College at stlcc.edu/CE.

                                                                                           REGISTRATION BEGINS JAN 6 | 314-984-7777 | STLCC.EDU/CE                                                          3
ADVANCING
PEOPLE,
BUSINESSES,
COMMUNITIES   Workforce Solutions Group of St.
              Louis Community College leverages
                                                          ADVANCING PEOPLE
                                                          Continuing Education annually
              education for growth in the knowledge       advances over 18,000 individuals
              economy by offering programs and            both personally and professionally
              services designed to advance people,        with an extensive library of over
              businesses and communities.                 2,400 courses and hundreds of
                                                          online learning opportunities.
              We accomplish this through our
                                                          • Professional Development
              Continuing Education, Corporate
              Services and Community Services             • Personal Enrichment
              operating units with teams
              centrally located at the Corporate          ADVANCING BUSINESSES
              College, a state-of-the-art facility        Corporate Services is one of the
              dedicated to corporate education            largest providers of training and
              and professional development.               consulting services in the St. Louis
                                                          metropolitan area advancing
                                                          over 10,000 employees from
              Need on-site tailored
                                                          over 100 companies each year.
              training and development?
              Contact us at 314‑539‑5022 to discuss       • Contract Training and Consulting
              specialized programs custom-fit             • Testing and Assessment Center
              to your unique needs and goals.             • WorkKeys Solutions Center
              Or, learn more about our suite of
              workforce and continuing education          ADVANCING
              solutions at stlcc.edu/workforce.
                                                          COMMUNITIES
                                                          Community Services advances local
                                                          communities by partnering with
                                                          employers, community organizations,
                        Each year, STLCC’s Workforce      education and government to create
                       Solutions Group publishes its      job training opportunities for residents
                       annual State of the St. Louis      and a talent pipeline for employers.
                       Workforce Report. Our most
                      recent issue focuses on financial   • Accelerated Job Training Programs
                     services, health care and            • SkillUp Training Funding
                     information technology. Learn
                    more and download the report
                                                          • Community Workforce Partnerships
                    at stlcc.edu/STLworkforce.

              EXPANDING MINDS. CHANGING LIVES.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

                            PROFESSIONAL DE VELOPMENT
 Improve business performance | Achieve professional goals | Enhance your career | Gain a leading edge

                                                       ESSENTIAL S TR AINING

Professional Essentials
Project Management (PMP) | Lean Six Sigma
                                              Project Management Orientation                              Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
                                           This free session is designed to provide information        Whether you work in a service or manufacturing
                                           to individuals interested in obtaining the Project          environment, are a member of a quality team, quality
                                           Management Professional® (PMP) certification. Learn         manager or desire to obtain a Lean Six Sigma Green
                                           the concepts, test preparation and requirements             Belt for professional development, this course is for
                                           needed for certification. Presentation includes an          you. This hybrid class blends classroom instruction
                                           overview of the program, a look at class materials,         with on-line learning and introduces you to the
                                           trends in the industry and potential job opportunities      basic tenants of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
                                           for PMPs. The orientation is free but registration is       Program highlights include how to implement the
                                           required.                                                   DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve,
                                           BPCT:703 | 1 session | NO FEE                               control), use Lean tools to reduce waste and enable
                                           P01	Sa 9 a.m.–noon                        Dirk Lupien      flow, apply Six Sigma principles to reduce/sustain
                                                March 7                            STLCC-Corp, 219     variation in a process and more. Materials included in
                                                                                                       cost of course. Students successfully completing this
                                                                                                       training will receive a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt award
                                              Project Management                                       of completion and 45 hours of instruction. This training
                                           Project managers are in demand when the need is             includes an 18-hour capstone simulation project on
                                           for skills that require time, resources and financial       the last two Wednesday sessions and two consecutive
Hone your problem-solving skills and       management with a finite effort. Working knowledge          Saturdays. Attendance on these days is mandatory.
successfully complete more projects        of these skills is recognized by the Project Management     If one of these days is missed, arrangements may be
on time and on budget. St. Louis           Institute (PMI) through various levels of certification.    made with the instructor to complete the project and
                                           This course helps you to prepare for the PMP®               receive noncredit certification. However, should this
Community College helps you take           certification exam by presenting the critical concepts      be necessary, additional instructional costs will be
your business goals to the next level      together with the core knowledge areas covered in           charged to the student above and beyond the cost
                                           the exam. Topics covered include the process groups         of the program. Lunch provided on Saturdays. Class
and maintain a competitive edge.           and relationships, terminology and decision-making          meets Wednesdays 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26,
                                           practice. Session attendance in this course counts          3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. and Saturdays
                                           toward the project management training criteria of 35       3/21, 3/28 from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Class is subject to
We have more! Ready to develop your        hours that is required to register for the PMP exam. This   cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met by
interpersonal or public speaking skills?   practical learning prepares the student for the PMP         2/5. No refunds after this date unless class is canceled.
Check out our Personal Communications      certification exam by lecture, online exercises, working    BPCT:701 | 12 sessions | $1534 AGE 60+ | $1899 REG
                                           sessions and practice exams. Program is presented by        P01	W 5:30–8:30 p.m.
courses on page 47.                        a Registered Educational Provider (REP). Class meets             Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.                  Pat Dalton
                                           Thursdays: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 from 6-9 p.m. and          Jan. 22 – March 28             STLCC-Corp, 203
                                           Saturdays: 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch
                                           provided on Saturdays. Class is subject to cancellation          • NOTE: Learn more at stlcc.edu/LSS.
                                           if minimum enrollment is not met by 3/19. No refunds
                                           after this date unless class is canceled.                   Project Management Professional® is a registered trademark of
                                           BPCT:703 | 8 sessions | $1649 AGE 60+ | $1649 REG           Project Management International, Inc.
                                           P02	Th 6–9 p.m.
                                                Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.               Dirk Lupien
                                                March 26 – April 23            STLCC-Corp, 211
                                                • NOTE: Learn more at stlcc.edu/PMP.

  HOT!                                                                       REGISTRATION BEGINS JAN 6 | 314-984-7777 | STLCC.EDU/CE                              5
Small Business Essentials
  Starting and Managing                                       Small Business Tax Seminar                                                 Accounting
a Small Business                                           If you are thinking of starting a small business or have
Are you thinking about starting and managing a             already done so, this program is designed for you. Join
small business in Missouri? Designed for individuals       a small business tax professional and CPA to learn the       Understanding Accounting:
who are considering starting a business, have made         tax-related essentials of starting a business: business    An Introduction
the decision to start or who have been in business         use of the home, recordkeeping, independent                Designed for individuals with non-financial
for less than two years, this program will discuss the     contractor versus employee, hobby versus business,         backgrounds who work with budgets or those
basics of business ownership, planning for success,        federal income tax and employment tax requirements.        wanting to enter an office manager position,
organizational forms of business, legal and regulatory     This program is designed for sole proprietors, but         this introductory course provides an overview of
environment, recordkeeping and information                 much of the information relates to all forms of business   accounting terminology and processes, analyzing
management, marketing, financing and resources.            ownership. The instructor welcomes a two-way               financial activities and statements and applying the
Program is offered in partnership with the Small           discussion and questions about your specific situation.    fundamentals of accounting. Course covers debits,
Business and Technology Development Center.                BUSS:741 | 1 session | $39 AGE 60+ | $39 REG               credits, general ledgers, assets, liabilities, balance
BUSS:701 | 2 sessions | $69 AGE 60+ | $69 REG              P06	Sa 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.                  Teri Spector    sheets, profit and loss statements and more. Students
P02	Sa 9 a.m.–noon                    Lynette Watson           April 4                                MC-BA, 120     may bring a sack lunch/drink to class.
     Jan. 25 – Feb. 1                      MC-BA, 122                                                                 BUSS:741 | 1 session | $21 AGE 60+ | $39 REG
P03	Sa 9 a.m.–noon                    Lynette Watson        Recordkeeping for the                                    P05	Sa 9 a.m.–1 p.m.                           Bill Dorr
     April 4 – April 11                    MC-BA, 122      Small Business Owner                                            March 7                                   MC-BA, 124
                                                           As a small business owner, it is important for you
                                                           to have good recordkeeping procedures and                  Accounting Boot Camp: Beginning I
                                                           accurately follow tax guidelines. Taught by a small        Designed for individuals and entrepreneurs who desire

    “   I appreciate the information
        as well as resources I was
                                                           business tax professional and CPA, class topics
                                                           include internal and external financial records,
                                                           different forms of business ownership (and their
                                                                                                                      to learn and master basic accounting, this rigorous,
                                                                                                                      fast-paced boot camp provides an introduction
                                                                                                                      to accounting business terminology, accounting
                                                           specific recordkeeping requirements), setting up           principles, the accounting cycle and the preparation
        able to gain from this class.                      your own books, management reporting, travel and           of financial statements. This course includes a variety
                                                           entertainment expenses, home office expenses, and          of hands-on case studies for practical application and
                                                           methods for tracking and deducting vehicle expenses.       is taught by a tenured accounting professor. Bring
                                                           The instructor welcomes a two-way discussion and           pencils, calculator and notebook paper. All other class
                                                           questions about your specific situation.                   materials provided. Bring a sack lunch.
                                             Katy          BUSS:741 | 2 sessions | $79 AGE 60+ | $79 REG              BUSS:741 | 2 sessions | $44 AGE 60+ | $69 REG
                                           Clayton         P07	Sa 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.                  Teri Spector    P01	Sa 9 a.m.–1 p.m.                      Stacy Moore
                                                                April 18 – April 25                    MC-SO, 107          Feb. 29 – March 7                        FP-G, 113
Business Plan Development
An intensive, four-session, individually customized        DIY Background Check
course designed to provide new and aspiring                                                                           Accounting Boot Camp: Beginning II
entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to create a     Investigations 101                                         This boot camp builds upon an introduction to
solid business plan. Experienced business facilitators/    Protect yourself and your business using public            accounting business terminology and accounting
coaches will guide group sessions and share practical      resources and investigative techniques to legally          principles with discussion of the accounting cycle
experiences to enhance your business. Participants         learn more about the candidates you are ready to hire.     and preparation of financial statements. This rigorous,
learn with and from their peers, creating a powerful       From an employee-hiring manager for a large or small       fast-paced boot camp is designed for individuals and
network that continues well after the program is           business firm to a homeowner contractor or rental          entrepreneurs who desire to learn and master basic
complete. These sessions are enriched with guest           property manager, it’s good employment practice to         accounting. This course includes a variety of hands-on
speakers from various disciplines including the            learn more about potential individuals you are hiring      case studies for practical application and is taught by a
legal profession, marketing, human resources and           and screen candidates to help ensure a potential new       tenured accounting professor. Bring pencils, calculator
financing. In addition, each participant will begin by     hire does not have anything lurking in their past that     and notebook paper. All other class materials provided.
taking the GrowthWheel® assessment and receive             could potentially harm your business or create a safety    Bring a sack lunch.
customized tools based on this assessment to assist as     hazard for clients and other employees. Taught by          BUSS:741 | 2 sessions | $44 AGE 60+ | $69 REG
you build your plan. Weekly homework assignments           a private investigator, learn about free and low-cost      P02	Sa 9 a.m.–1 p.m.                      Stacy Moore
are given and participation is required to be successful   options for conducting background checks, when and              March 28 – April 4                       FP-G, 113
in the class. Continued counseling from a business         how to conduct background checks and red flags to
counselor and certified life coach is available after      look for before a potential problem arises.
the completion of the class. Please bring a laptop         BUSS:765 | 1 session | $27 AGE 60+ | $39 REG               Accounting Boot Camp: Beginning III
or electronic device to class for working on your          P02	Sa 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.                  Cheryl Ring    This rigorous, fast-paced, hands-on extension of
business plan. Program is offered in partnership with           Feb. 29                                  FV-B, 120    Accounting Boot Camp: Beginning II is designed for
the Small Business and Technology Development                                                                         individuals and entrepreneurs who desire to advance
                                                           P01	Sa 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.                  Cheryl Ring    their accounting knowledge. Course introduces
Center. GrowthWheel® is a registered trademark of               April 25                               MC-BA, 212
GrowthWheel International Inc.                                                                                        subsidiary ledgers, special journals and internal
                                                                                                                      controls. Bring pencils, calculator and notebook paper.
BUSS:702 | 4 classes | $109 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
P01	W 6:15–9:15 p.m.                  Lynette Watson      Branding and Search Engine Marketing                       All other class materials provided.
                                                           Learn to create a strong brand for your new business       BUSS:741 | 2 sessions | $44 AGE 60+ | $69 REG
     Feb. 5 – Feb. 26                      MC-BA, 116      or organization and also create a strong search engine     P03	Sa 9 a.m.–1 p.m.                      Stacy Moore
P02	Tu 6:15–9:15 p.m.                 Lynette Watson      marketing plan that gets results.                               April 18 – April 25                      FP-G, 113
     April 21 – May 12                     MC-BA, 122      BUSS:765 | 2 sessions | $59 AGE 60+ | $59 REG
     • NOTE: No class 11/26.                               P15	Th 6–8 p.m.                      Sarah Guldalian      Introduction to Data Analytics
                                                                May 7 – May 14                        MC-BA, 114      Using Microsoft® Excel®
NEW! The Business of Small Business:                                                                                  Continue enhancing data-informed decision-
Understanding Financials                                                                                              making by exploring the use of data analysis tools in
Discover ways to turn financial statements into useful                                                                Microsoft Excel. Introduces pivot tables, data tables
management tools. Understand where cash comes                                                                         and comparison bar graphs. Learn how to use the
from, where it’s used in day-to-day business, and                                                                     conditional formatting function and sort feature to
learn to identify and correct cash flow problems and                                                                  further analyze data. Please bring a flash drive.
prepare future performance of a business using a                                                                      BUSS:765 | 3 sessions | $49 AGE 60+ | $69 REG
cash budget. Leave feeling more comfortable about                                                                     P03	Th 7–9 p.m.                           Stacy Moore
decisions to prepare for growth, and better undertand
loans and financing, how and when to make affordable                                                                       April 16 – April 30                      FP-D, 313
purchases and how much cash can safely be taken
out of the business. Designed for business owners,                                                                     We have more! Take your Excel® skills to
managers, accountants, bankers and consultants.                                                                        the next level. We offer a range of classes for
BUSS:741 | 3 sessions | $99 AGE 60+ | $99 REG                                                                          beginners, advanced users, and anyone in
P04	Th 6:15–9:15 p.m.                 Lynette Watson                                                                  between. Go to page 16 to learn more.
     Feb. 27 – March 12                    MC-BA, 122

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

                                                           Inventors’ One-Day Series:
              Market Spotlight                             Learn, Create, Grow
                                                           Learn from the experts at Inventors Association of St. Louis, one of the oldest inventor-
Business Start-Up Skills for
Artisans and Crafters                                      assistance organizations in the United States. This series offers insights and secrets of
Are you looking to turn your side hustle into a money-     invention procedures and business-building. Register for each class.
making business? You’ve been developing your
talent and finding a demand for your handmade              STLCC-Forest Park (FP) | MC-BA, 116 | Saturday, April 18
craft or artistic products, but how do you navigate
the independent marketplace? Get ready for the             BUSS:765 | each session | $25 AGE 60+ | $25 REG
upcoming season and learn tips from award-winning          P09    9-10 a.m.                  Ask An Inventor: An Introduction to the Invention Process
artist, 40-year veteran in the arts and former executive   P10    10:15-11:15 a.m.           Intellectual Property: Learn How to Protect Your Ideas
director of Best of Missouri Hands as she discusses        P11    11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.      How to Sell and License Your Product
effective marketing techniques, outlets to sell online
and in-person, balancing creativity with administrative    P12    1:15-2:15 p.m.             Using Cut and Sew Factories for Manufacturing
tasks and more. Bring a notebook and pen to class.         P13    2:30-3:30 p.m.             Local Funding, Resources and Maker Spaces to Market Products
BUSS:701 | 1 session | $29 AGE 60+ | $39 REG
P01	Th 6–9 p.m.                       Mike Ochonicky      STLCC-Meramec (MC) | FP-G, 325 | Saturday, March 7
     March 5                                MC-BA, 203
                                                           BUSS:765 | each session | $25 AGE 60+ | $25 REG
                                                           P04    9-10 a.m.                  Ask An Inventor: An Introduction to the Invention Process
NEW! Starting a Dessert Business:
                                                           P05    10:15-11:15 a.m.           Intellectual Property: Learn How to Protect Your Ideas
Menu Building and Pricing
Ready to go pro? Pricing your baked goods to sell is       P06    11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.      How to Research Patents to Avoid Infringement
the hardest part of a cake or cookie business. Build a     P07    1:15-2:15 p.m.             How to Manufacture Your First Product
drool worthy menu and learn how to properly cost all       P08    2:30-3:30 p.m.             Crowdfunding: What’s the Difference Between Platforms?
that goes into your final product so you can effectively
price. By the end of this course you will have a unique
menu and the knowledge to price properly with              Ask An Inventor: An Introduction                              How to Sell and License Your Product
confidence. Text required; bring to first class: “The      to the Invention Process                                      Learn the pros, cons and differences between licensing
Flavor Bible” ISBN 978-0316118408.                         Learn valuable lessons and tips to avoid common               and self-production of a new product. Benefit from
BUSS:765 | 4 sessions | $39 AGE 60+ | $59 REG              mistakes when becoming an inventor. Ask a twice-              tips about how to approach potential licensees (e.g.
P14	W 6–8 p.m.                       Deva Williamson      patented inventor questions as she shares experiences         retailers, major brands, big box stores, etc.) and how
                                                           and challenges faced while developing her idea into a         to best structure your sales pitch to be impactful and
     April 8 – April 29                    MC-SO, 206                                                                    secure a deal. Offered at FP.
                                                           prototype, creating a finished product and desktop app,
                                                           identifying a manufacturer, selecting a patent attorney,
                                                           bringing her product to market and more. Offered at           Intellectual Property: Learn
                                                           MC and FP.
                                                                                                                         How to Protect Your Ideas
                                                                                                                         Learn the different types of Intellectual Property (IP)
                                                           Crowdfunding: What’s the                                      available (i.e. patents, trademarks and copyrights) to
                                                           Difference Between Platforms?                                 provide protection for inventions and other original
                                                           Thinking about starting a crowdfunding campaign to            work. Explores the length and type of protections
                                                           launch a product but don’t know what platform to use?         granted under each filing and how to avoid infringing
                                                           Many factors should be considered before launching            on existing IPs or losing patent protection. Offered at
                                                           a campaign to fund your idea, invention, business,            MC and FP.
                                                           cause or organization. Learn the general differences
                                                           and requirements, pros and cons, and benefits versus          Local Funding, Resources and Maker
                                                           risks associated with the most popular crowdfunding
                                                           websites. Explore samples of the most successful and          Spaces to Market Products
                                                           failed campaigns launched right here in St. Louis.            Did you know that St. Louis ranks as one of the top
                                                           Offered at MC.                                                three cities in America with the best entrepreneurial
                                                                                                                         community? A number of local entities have created
                                                                                                                         programs and raised money to extend to start-up
                                                           How to Manufacture Your First Product                         entrepreneurs and inventors. However, many of
                                                           Learn the dos and don’ts of manufacturing and how to          these resources are underutilized. Learn how to take
                                                           select the best manufacturer for your product based on        advantage of available training, resources, funding and
                                                           your product type. This session explores the product          mentoring opportunities! Offered at FP.
                                                           manufacturing process in the U.S., China, Mexico,
                                                           India and more. Learn the different requirements for
                                                           obtaining a product sample and placing initial orders;        Using Cut and Sew Factories
                                                           inherent risks, inconveniences, and timelines associated      for Manufacturing
                                                           with average production runs; expenses involved in            Need help developing, constructing and/or launching
                                                           manufacturing in the U.S. versus abroad and more.             a product or clothing collection but don’t know
                                                           Also, gain valuable tips to avoid costly manufacturing        where to start? Learn how cut and sew factories can
                                                           mistakes during production and insights on local and          help you through the entire process from design, to
                                                           international companies that provide U.S. clients with        sales, to distribution. Gain an understanding of how
                                                           product sourcing and translation services along with          these factories can convert designs and sketches into
                                                           facilitation of off-shore manufacturing in China, Mexico,     finished products, providing services such as design
                                                           Taiwan and other countries for free or at a low cost.         development, pattern creation and digitization,
                                                           Offered at MC.                                                assembly and manufacturing that can help launch
                                                                                                                         products within a shorter period of time than most
                                                                                                                         manufacturers. Offered at FP.
                                                           How to Research Patents to
                                                           Avoid Infringement
                                                           Attempting to read and understand a patent can be
                                                           daunting. However, it is important for inventors to
                                                           conduct basic patent research to determine if their idea
                                                           already exists (under another name or category) and is,
                                                           in fact, patentable. This class helps inventors better read
                                                           and understand the contents and key parts of a patent
                                                           and gain knowledge about the requirements for and
                                                           meaning of terms like dependent/independent claims,
                                                           prior art, patent infringement and more. Learn how to
                                                           improve research inquiries on free websites and extract
                                                           valuable information from various patents that will aid
                                                           in devising new patents. Offered at MC.

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Nonprofit                                                    Career Essentials
Essentials                                                   Discover Your Career Passion
                                                             You spend a good part of your life expressing
                                                                                                                           Plus 50 Employment: The
                                                                                                                           Purpose, Process and Payoff
                                                             yourself through work and career. For that reason,            Whether you have been recently laid off from your job
                                                             it is important to discover a path that offers joy            as a result of the economy and company restructuring
                                                             and value in what you do. In this class, we will              or are looking to get into a different career path,
                                                                                                                           individuals over age fifty may find that the job seeking
                                                             help you convert that passion into a career path              and employment process is vastly different from years
                                                             through the use of worksheets and discussions.                ago. Come learn about the unique challenges older
                                                             You have always known what you love, now                      workers may face including researching companies,
                                                             discover your career passion.                                 locating online job search databases, updating
                                                             CPDV:702 | 1 session | $47 AGE 60+ | $65 REG                  your resume to match your skills with prospects,
                                                             P05	Tu 7–9:30 p.m.                         Jean Walters      networking, skill enhancement tools, interview styles,
                                                                  April 7                                  MC-BA, 114      local resources, branding statements and more. You
                                                                                                                           will receive information from industry experts to help
                                                                                                                           you find the path to opportunities.
                                                             NEW! Professionally Polished:                                 CPDV:701 | 2 sessions | $37.50 AGE 60+ | $59 REG
                                                             Designing your LinkedIn® Portfolio                            P05	Th 6–9 p.m.                        Edwin Penfold
                                                             Want to know how to stand out amongst professionals                Feb. 20 – Feb. 27                     MC-BA, 208
                                                             on the largest social network for business? Learn
                                                             from a marketing executive how to build a dynamic
Event Planning 101                                           portfolio on LinkedIn that will raise you to the top of       Plus 50: Explore the Rewards of
From the most exciting to the most mundane tasks,            your industry! At the end of this two-session class, be       the Volunteering Pathway
you’ll receive the best advice on items to consider and      ready for your network connections to explode and             Are you looking for ways to thrive and “give back” in
the roles and actions necessary to successfully and          take you to the next level in business. LinkedIn® is a        retirement? Wondering how you will use your time
enjoyably produce and execute your event. Discussion         registered trademark of LinkedIn Corporation.                 meaningfully? Where will you choose to put your
will also focus on how to avoid potential hurdles by         CPDV:705 | 2 sessions | $39 AGE 60+ | $59 REG                 energy? In this workshop we will look at ways to
establishing a clearly communicated process and              P02	Th 6–8 p.m.                        Sarah Guldalian       recycle and revive your dreams while rethinking your
timeline with your team. You’ll also learn to draft               April 9 – April 16                      MC-BA, 203       opportunities through volunteering. Explore the
an outline and timeline, beginning with concept                                                                            volunteer pathway with an experienced life coach and
and ending with effective follow-up, which you can                                                                         the support of like-minded fellow participants.
utilize for current or future event planning. Instructor     Plus 50: Finding Purpose and                                  CPDV:702 | 1 session | $29 AGE 60+ | $39 REG
is a producer for an international media outreach            Passion in the Third Chapter                                  P03	Sa 9 a.m.–noon                      Carol Watkins
organization and former nonprofit manager of over            Are you facing the uncharted post-career years and                 March 28                               MC-BA, 124
100 volunteers.                                              wondering what’s next? Many of us in the third chapter
NPAD:704 | 1 session | $39 AGE 60+ | $39 REG                 of life feel unsettled, restless and adrift. We believe the
                                                             years between 50 and 75 can be some of the best, but          NEW! Plus 50: Too Young to Retire
P01	Th 6–8 p.m.                        Sarah Guldalian      don’t know how to make sense of the changes we’re             What’s next? That is a question many 50 and above
     April 2                                 MC-BA, 122      facing. If you are looking for new meaning in work            are asking themselves as they think about retirement.
                                                             and life, this powerful interactive learning experience       This workshop is about revitalizing our definition of
The ABCs of Grant Writing for Beginners                      will teach you how to tap into the power of purpose.          retirement. We are seeing a “new retirement” take
Gain an overview of what is involved in the identification   Whether you’re seeking an encore career, looking for          shape as baby boomers are reaching 65 at a rate of
and acquisition of grants, including where to look for       enlivening volunteer work or reinventing your sense           10,000 people per day. Many will live an additional 20
grant opportunities, the basic components of a grant         of identity, knowing your purpose will guide you to           to 30 years. What will you do with this time? Will you
proposal, and steps needed prior to writing a proposal.      increased vitality, creativity and fulfillment. Bring a       remain in your current career, modify it, volunteer or
Instructor has more than 30 years experience in grant        sack lunch.                                                   choose a paid or unpaid encore career? This workshop
writing and grants management and has played                 CPDV:702 | 1 session | $40 AGE 60+ | $55 REG                  is ideal for energetic midlifers who are exploring
an instrumental role in securing over $43 million in         P01	Sa 9 a.m.–4 p.m.                      Carol Watkins      possibilities as they design their next chapters.
grants for community organizations, higher learning               Feb. 8                                   MC-BA, 124      CPDV:702 | 1 session | $29 AGE 60+ | $39 REG
institutions, and state and local government agencies.       P02	Sa 9 a.m.–4 p.m.                      Carol Watkins      P04	Sa 9 a.m.–4 p.m.                    Carol Watkins
Designed for individuals with little to no grant writing          April 11                                 MC-BA, 124           May 9                                  MC-BA, 124
experience. Lunch on your own.
NPAD:701 | 1 session | $57 AGE 60+ | $79 REG
P01	Sa 9 a.m.–5 p.m.            Daphne Walker-Thoth
     April 18                               FP-G, 325
P03	Sa 9 a.m.–5 p.m.            Daphne Walker-Thoth
     May 2                                MC-BA, 122

Grant Writing for Nonprofit
Professionals
Are you responsible for securing grants for your
community-based organization but are not a
professional grant writer? Through this course,
executive directors, project directors, program
specialists and administrative professionals from small
nonprofit organizations are introduced to strategies
for preparing winning grant proposals. Instructor has
more than 30 years experience in grant writing and
grants management and has played an instrumental
role in securing over $43 million in grants for
community organizations, higher learning institutions,
and state and local government agencies. Lunch on
your own.
NPAD:701 | 1 session | $57 AGE 60+ | $79 REG
P02	Sa 9 a.m.–5 p.m.            Daphne Walker-Thoth
     April 25                               FV-B, 123

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 INDUSTRY, QUALIT Y AND S AFET Y
                                   Drones                                                          Construction
                                   Introduction to Drones                                          National Electrical Code and
                                   Informational class designed for individuals interested         Calculations: Part II
                                   in the drone industry. Learn about the operation,               Learn and review the specialty area of articles in the
                                   history and manufacture of drones as well as current            NFPA Division 70 text including general definitions as
                                   uses of these robotic vehicles in law enforcement,              a refresher from Part I. Chapters 5-8 of the book will
                                   agriculture, aerial photography and more! Discussion            be covered in-depth and include hazardous locations,
                                   will also include requirements to build and regulations         health care facilities, mobile home parks, manufactured
                                   to fly drones. Students will have the opportunity to fly        wiring, swimming pools, electric welders and fire
                                   a quadcopter simulator in class.                                pumps along with special occupancies. Calculations
                                   ENGR:706 | 1 session | $21.50 AGE 60+ | $35 REG                 are part of the NEC, so basic calculations on trailer
                                   P02	Sa 10 a.m.–noon                             Rory Paul      parks, welders, x-ray units, and short circuit current
                                        March 28                                   MC-SO, 108      will be reviewed and discussed. Texts required, bring
                                                                                                   to first class: “NFPA, National Electrical Code 2017”
                                                                                                   ISBN 978-1455912773 and “Holt, Electrical Exam
                                   Commercial Drones: FAA                                          Preparation 2017” ISBN 978-0986353499. Prerequisite:
                                   Part 107 Test Prep                                              National Electrical Code and Calculations: Part I.
                                   Prepare for the FAA test to operate a drone! The new            ELEC:705 | 14 sessions | $192 AGE 60+ | $299 REG
                                   FAA Part 107 regulation now requires operators of               P01	Tu 6–9 p.m.                    Michael Smith
                                   commercially for hire unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)                 Jan. 28 – May 5        STLCC-South County, 213
                                   to obtain a Remote Pilot Airman Certificate with a
                                   small UAS rating or to be under direct supervision of                • NOTE: No class 3/17.
                                   a person who holds such a certificate. A former airline
                                   pilot and current drone instructor will review material          We have more! Interested in 3D modeling
                                   to successfully pass the FAA test. Subjects include              or drafting using AutoCAD®? Check out
                                   the new FAA regulation, airspace classifications,                available courses on page 19.
                                   flight restrictions, aeronautical chart study, airport
                                   operations, radio communication, weather, human
                                   factors and more. Sample test questions will also
                                   be reviewed. Optional $15 test prep book available
                                   for purchase in class. One hour lunch on your own.
                                   Registration deadline: 3/24. Withdrawal deadline for
                                                                                                   HVAC
                                   refund: 3/18.                                                   HVAC Operator I
                                   ENGR:706 | 2 sessions | $159 AGE 60+ | $249 REG                 Through hands-on instruction, this practical course
                                   P01	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.                          John Beetz       introduces the basic operation, maintenance and
                                        March 28 – April 4                    STLCC-Corp, 207      troubleshooting of heating, ventilating and air
                                                                                                   conditioning equipment including air, closed water
                                                                                                   stream and control systems. Learn dynamic equipment
                                   Safety and                                                      components of various systems with special emphasis
                                                                                                   upon preventive maintenance. Be prepared, upon
                                                                                                   successful course completion, to take your EPA
                                   Quality: OSHA                                                   certification exams (Core, Type I, II and Universal). 48
                                                                                                   contact hours. Textbook required; bring to first class:
                                                                                                   "AHRI Fundamentals of HVACR" 3rd ed. ISBN 978-
                                   10-Hour OSHA: General Industry Safety                           0134016160, available online.
                                   and Health Training Certification                               Funding assistance may be available.
                                   Class meets Monday 4/13 and Thursday 4/16. This 10-             Learn more at stlcc.edu/HVAC.
                                   hour OSHA course is ideal for employee safety and               CONS:765 | 8 sessions | $450 AGE 60+ | $450 REG
                                   health awareness. Get introduced to OSHA policies,              P01	MTuWThF 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.               John Hope
                                   procedures and standards as well as general industry
                                   safety and health principles covered in OSHA Part                    Jan. 6 – Jan. 15                       FV-CWI, 130
                                   1910. Students will receive a 10-hour OSHA card after           P02	MTuWThF 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.               John Hope
                                   completion of the course. Students may bring a sack                  March 2 – March 11                     FV-CWI, 130
                                   dinner and/or drinks and snack to class. Withdrawal             P03	MTuWThF 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.               John Hope
                                   deadline for refund: 4/8.                                            April 20 – April 29                    FV-CWI, 130
                                   CONS:736 | 2 sessions | $76 AGE 60+ | $125 REG
                                   P01	MTh 4–9:30 p.m.                          Lamont Ray
                                        April 13 – April 16                   STLCC-Corp, 209      Manufacturing
                                   10-Hour OSHA: Construction Safety                               Missouri Manufacturing Technician I
                                   and Health Training Certification                               Rapidly skill-up for entry level employment in
                                   Class meets Monday 5/11 and Thursday 5/14, and                  advanced, high performance manufacturing. Our
                                   meets the required laws for working on public job sites.        accelerated hybrid classroom/online training format
                                   Led by an OSHA certified trainer, course covers the             supports personalized learning and computer literacy,
                                   mandated OSHA topics including OSHA regulations,                preparing you for multiple valuable credentials.
                                   general safety and health, basic electrical safety, fall        Prepare and sit for Manufacturing Skill Standards
                                   protection, ladder and scaffold safety, hand and power          Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT)
                                   tools, material handling and more. Upon successful              Safety and CPT Quality exams and for the OSHA
                                   completion students will receive the 10-Hour OSHA               10-Hour General Industry credential. Additionally,
                                   course completion card. Students may bring a sack               round out your technical toolkit with professional
                                   dinner and/or drinks and snack to class. Withdrawal             development that spans team building, employment
                                   deadline for refund: 5/6.                                       strategies, and computer literacy. Develop your
                                   CONS:736 | 2 sessions | $76 AGE 60+ | $125 REG                  skills with hand tools, mathematical measurements/
                                   P02	MTh 4–9:30 p.m.                          Lamont Ray        conversions and blueprint reading. Upon successfully
                                        May 11 – May 14                       STLCC-Corp, 209      MSSC CPT Safety and CTP Quality certifications receive
                                                                                                   Missouri Manufacturing Technician I Certificate. 100
                                                                                                   contact hours plus
                                   OSHA is a registered trademark of the Occupational Safety and   NO FEE | 4-week class, 100 contact hours
                                   Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.
                                                                                                   Learn more at stlcc.edu/MfgTech.

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Solar Certified Courses: NABCEP                                                                                               Food Safety
STLCC is a NABCEP Registered Provider of solar training courses,
offered from beginner to advanced levels. Simply curious to know
more about solar energy? A great place to start is by registering
for our free Solar Photovoltaics Information Session. Do you require
more in-depth knowledge to begin or advance your career in solar? Or,
are you looking to expand your business into solar and need training for your current
employees? If any of these scenarios sound like you, register for Solar I, II and III
courses listed here and be eligible to take the NABCEP Associate Program Exam.

Solar Photovoltaics Information Session                       Solar II: Solar Site Survey,
Energy markets are changing. Remain ahead of the              Components and System Build
curve and be part of this important shift in the solar        A continuation of solar energy studies and hands-on
installation field. Join us for an introductory information   experiences. Prerequisite: Solar I: Solar Site Survey,
session on the application, design, installation and          Components and System Build. Registration by 2/13 is
operation of photovoltaic systems focusing on the             encouraged. No refunds after this date.                            ServSafe® Food Safety Certification
path for certification through the North American                                                                             St. Louis City and St. Louis County Health Departments
                                                              CONS:721 | 7 sessions | $96.50 AGE 60+ | $159 REG               require that at least one person within each food
Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP).             P03	TuTh 5–8 p.m.                           Ryan Chester
Program is free but registration is required.                                                                                 service facility be certified in food safety. This nationally
                                                                   Feb. 20 – March 12                          FV-E, 154      recognized class offers this training to individuals
CONS:721 | 1 session | NO FEE
                                                                                                                              who are employed by, manage or own food service
P01	Th 6–7:30 p.m.                         Ryan Chester                                                                      operations in the hospitality industry. The second
     Jan. 16                                    FV-E, 154     Solar III: Advanced PV and                                      class concludes with the exam. Fee includes textbook,
                                                              Sizing Electrical Design                                        answer sheet and proctored exam. Those achieving a
                                                              Learn how to equate temperature differences using
  Solar I: Solar Site Survey,                                 temp coefficients for string sizing as required by
                                                                                                                              grade of 75% or higher on the exam will be awarded
Components and System Build                                                                                                   the nationally-recognized ServSafe certificate. Bring a
                                                              the National Electric Code. Exercises in proper wire            sack lunch to class.
Join the field of solar energy to learn about electrical      sizing, overcurrent protection sizing and system
basics, photovoltaics, solar energy fundamentals,             sizing for stand-alone and grid-tied systems as well as         RMGT:701 | 2 sessions | $127 AGE 60+ | $169 REG
photovoltaic sizing, solar energy markets and safety          basic troubleshooting techniques will be presented.             P03	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.              Christina Clark
basics. Gain an understanding of basic photovoltaic           Prerequisites: Solar I and Solar II: Solar Basics, Solar Site        Feb. 8 – Feb. 22                 FP-HSP, 219
equipment and how to assess potential installation            Survey, Components and System Build. Registration by                 • NOTE: No class 2/15.
sites for their solar energy potential. Get hands-on          3/17 is encouraged. No refunds after this date.                 P01	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.       Almut Stephan Marino
experience with roof layout, shading analysis using           CONS:721 | 5 sessions | $145.50 AGE 60+ | $199 REG                   Feb. 22 – March 7                    FV-B, 243
Solar Pathfinder™, calculation of energy production           P04	TuTh 5–8 p.m.                           Ryan Chester
for specific sites and calculation of load estimations.                                                                            • NOTE: No class 2/29.
In addition, learn about photovoltaic system                       March 24 – April 7                          FV-E, 154      P02	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.       Almut Stephan Marino
components and how they interact with each other.                                                                                  April 4 – April 18                MC-BA, 116
Use knowledge gained on solar modules, charge                 Advanced NEC for Photovoltaics                                       • NOTE: No class 4/11.
controllers and inverters, batteries, and photovoltaic        Learn the 2014/2017 requirements for photovoltaic               P04	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.              Christina Clark
mounting and racking systems to participate in a              systems. This class is worth 24 continuing education                 April 18 – May 2                 FP-HSP, 219
hands-on photovoltaic system build project complete           credits (CEUs) towards the required CEUs to be                       • NOTE: No class 4/25.
with a full string inverter system and modules on a           eligible to take a NABCEP Board Certification exam
mock roof and a ballasted racking system with micro-          or for maintaining NABCEP Board Certification. Text
inverters. Prerequisite: Knowledge of fundamental             included. Registration by 4/2 is encouraged. No                 ServSafe® Food Safety Certification
mathematical and mechanical skills. Texts included.           refunds after this date.                                        Review and Re-Test
Enrollment by 1/21 is encouraged. No refunds after            CONS:721 | 8 sessions | $173 AGE 60+ | $259 REG                 This class is only for those who were not successful on
this date. Solar Pathfinder is a trademark of the Solar       P05	TuTh 5–8 p.m.                           Ryan Chester       a recent exam or who took the ServSafe online course
Pathfinder company.                                                                                                           and require a proctored exam. It is recommended
                                                                   April 9 – May 5                             FV-E, 154
CONS:721 | 7 sessions | $274 AGE 60+ | $349 REG                                                                               that you study the text before coming to class. An
P02	TuTh 5–8 p.m.                          Ryan Chester                                                                      opportunity to ask review questions will be provided
     Jan. 28 – Feb. 18                          FV-E, 154                                                                     before re-attempting the exam. Fee includes answer
                                                                                                                              sheet and proctored exam. Those achieving a grade
                                                                                                                              of 75% or higher on the exam will be awarded the
                                                                                                                              nationally-recognized ServSafe certificate. Bring a sack
                                                                                                                              lunch to class.
                                                                                                                              RMGT:702 | 1 session | $79 AGE 60+ | $79 REG
                                                                                                                              P03	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.                        Christina Clark
                                                                                                                                   Feb. 22                                    FP-HSP, 221
                                                                                                                              P01	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.                 Almut Stephan Marino
                                                                                                                                   March 7                                        FV-B, 244
                                                                                                                              P02	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.                 Almut Stephan Marino
                                                                                                                                   April 18                                    MC-BA, 118
                                                                                                                              P04	Sa 8 a.m.–3 p.m.                        Christina Clark
                                                                                                                                   May 2                                      FP-HSP, 221

                                                                                                                              ©2018 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
                                                                                                                              (National Restaurant Association). All rights reserved. ServSafe is
                                                                                                                              a trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational
                                                                                                                              Foundation. National Restaurant Association® and the arc
                                                                                                                              design are trademarks of the National Restaurant Association.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

       C AREER STUDIES
                         Personal Trainer                                            Emergency Care
                         ACE® Personal Trainer                                       NEW! EMT Clinical Internship
                         Information Session                                         This course is designed to give students hands-on
                         This free information session explains the process and      experience with foundational skills and introduce
                         curriculum of the ACE Personal Trainer Certification        paramedic topics related to medical terminology,
                         Prep Course. Determine what to expect in the 10-week        paramedic procedures and situations encountered in
                         course by learning the course topics and methods to         ambulance field work. The course includes 100 hours
                         prep for the ACE Personal Trainer exam. Registration        of EMT practicum in an assigned pre-hospital setting.
                         for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Prep Course      Current Missouri EMT license required. Background
                         closes on 1/23 (PEDU-753 P01, P02 and P03). Classes         check and further clinical site placement compliance
                         are held on the Meramec, Forest Park and Wildwood           may be required. Additional hours required. This class
                         campuses. The information session is not mandatory.         will take place at one of the 30 off-site locations that
                         ACE® is a registered trademark of The American              have an internship agreement with STLCC. Times, dates
                         Council on Exercise.                                        and locations will vary by student and placement.
                         PEDU:753 | 1 session | NO FEE                               Purchase of program polo required. Please contact
                         P04	M 6–7 p.m.                  Melissa Baumgartner        Amanda Miller at amiller457@stlcc.edu with questions.
                              Jan. 27                                FP-G, 323       EMSS:704 | 100 hours | $314 AGE 60+ | $350 REG
                                                                                     P01     Times, dates, locations vary by placement
                                                                                             Jan. 15 – May 16
                           ACE® Personal Trainer
                         Certification Prep Course
                         Ready for a career change? Become a certified                 Community Emergency
                         personal trainer! Designed to give you the knowledge        Response Team (CERT) Training
                         and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE          Have you ever thought, “What would I do if a tornado
                         Personal Trainer Certification Exam and become an           struck my subdivision?” or “What types of natural
                         effective personal trainer, this course presents the        disasters can happen in St. Louis?” We have the
                         ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a        answers! Community Emergency Response Team
                         comprehensive system for designing individualized           Training (CERT) is a series of classes that prepares you
                         programs based on each client’s unique health, fitness      to help yourself, family, coworkers and neighbors in
                         and goals. The information covered and the ACE IFT          the event of a crisis in your community. Through this
                         Model will help you learn how to facilitate rapport,        interesting eight-week series of classes, participants
                         adherence, self-efficacy and behavior change in clients,    learn about emergency preparedness and receive
                         as well as design programs that help clients to improve     training in basic response skills such as fire safety, team
                         posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function,     organization, terrorism, disaster psychology, disaster
                         cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and       preparedness, light search and rescue and disaster
                         strength. Due to the specialized nature of this class, NO   medical operations. Through a partnership with local
                         REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE                emergency responders who are trained professionals
                         CLASS START DATE. STUDENT MUST BE AT LEAST 18               and CERT trainers, you will learn life-saving skills! Once
                         YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/                the eight classes are completed, training will conclude
                         GED. STUDENT MUST HOLD CPR/AED CERTIFICATION                with a full-scale disaster exercise (off-site) that will put
                         BEFORE TAKING EXAM. Background check may be                 what you have learned to work in a real-life tornado
                         required for certification. Please review the ACE           simulation. Upon successful completion of the training
                         Certification Candidate Handbook at acefitness.             you will be able to join a local St. Louis area CERT
                         org/fitness-certifications/pdfs/Certification-Exam-         program to continue to support and help in times
                         Candidate-Handbook.pdf for more information on              where volunteers are needed. This training is free but
                         eligibility. Fee includes cost of exam, textbook, study     registration is required.
                         guide and sample test. Additional fee to retake exam.       EMSS:715 | 9 sessions | NO FEE
                         Voucher for exam must be used within six months             P01  W 6:30–10 p.m.
                         of date received. Registration/withdrawal deadline:              Jan. 22 – March 11          Flo Valley Firehouse #I
                         1/23. No refunds after that date. ACE® is a registered      	Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
                         trademark of The American Council on Exercise.                   March 21              Eureka Fire Dist Training Ctr
                         PEDU:753 | 10 sessions | $552 AGE 60+ | $695 REG            P02	Th 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
                         Funding assistance may be available through
                         WIOA and SkillUp. Please inquire.                                Jan. 23 – March 12                          WW, 220
                                                                                           Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
                         P01	M 1:30–4:30 p.m.           Melissa Baumgartner
                                                                                            March 21            Eureka Fire Dist Training Ctr
                               Feb. 3 – April 20                     WW, 202
                                                                                     P03	W 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
                               • NOTE: No class 2/17, 3/16.
                                                                                          March 25 – May 13                   FV-TC, 110/116
                         P03	M 5:30–8:30 p.m.           Melissa Baumgartner                 Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
                               Feb. 3 – April 20                   MC-SO, 105                May 16             Eureka Fire Dist Training Ctr
                               • NOTE: No class 2/17, 3/16.                          P04	Th 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
                         P02	F 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Melissa Baumgartner                  March 26 – May 14                           WW, 220
                               Feb. 7 – April 24                    FP-G, 323                 Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
                               • NOTE: No class 2/14, 3/20.                                   May 16            Eureka Fire Dist Training Ctr

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CPR and First Aid
Heartsaver CPR AED: Adult                                      Basic Life Support (BLS) for                                           CPR Instructor Renewal Course
Heartsaver CPR AED teaches lay rescuers when                   Healthcare Providers                                                   To successfully complete the American Heart
to dial 911, how to give CPR, how to use an AED                This American Heart Association course is designed                     Association CPR Instructor Renewal course, the
and how to provide relief of choking. This course              for the healthcare provider. Each participant must                     instructor will demonstrate acceptable provider
targets individuals who are expected to respond to             obtain an 84% or higher on the written evaluation and                  skills and successful completion of the provider
cardiovascular emergencies in the workplace and may            demonstrate proficiency in all CPR skills. Skills include              written examination. The renewal course may
be used to teach CPR to lay rescuers who are required          adult, child and infant CPR, FBAO management of the                    include an update addressing new course content or
to obtain a course completion card documenting                 conscious victim, adult/infant/child two rescuer CPR,                  methodology and review TC, regional and national
completion of a CPR course that includes use of an AED         mouth-to-mask ventilation and automatic external                       ECC information. Prerequisite: The instructor must
for job, regulatory or other requirements. The course          defibrillation (AED). Written and practical skills (hands-             have taught at least four CPR courses and attended
is for the learner with limited or no medical training.        on manikin simulation) evaluation and testing are                      updates as required within the previous two years
Electronic cards will be issued within 20 calendar days        required for course completion. Students who enroll at                 and be a current CPR Instructor as evidenced by a
of the class. Due to the nature of the course, you must        least one week in advance and successfully complete                    current CPR Instructor card. At time of registration the
arrive on time. No refund for late arrival.                    the course will receive an electronic BLS completion                   instructor must provide documentation meeting all
CPRR:701 | 1 session | $63 AGE 60+ | $85 REG                   card within 20 business days of the class. No transfers                prerequisites. Registration is required one week prior
P01	M 5–8:30 p.m.                                             between sessions or refunds given within five business                 to course start date. Due to the nature of this course,
     Feb. 10                                         MC-CE     days of class date. Due to the nature of the course, you               you must arrive on time. No admittance after the
                                                               must arrive on time. No admittance after stated start                  stated start time. No refund for late arrival. Interested
P02	Th 5–8:30 p.m.                                                                                                                   students must contact the Training Center Coordinator
                                                               time. No refund for late arrival. This course meets the
     April 16                                   FV-TC, 105     STLCC nursing department admission requirements.                       at amiller457@stlcc.edu before registering for the CPR
P03	Sa 5–8:30 p.m.                                            CPRR:707 | 1 session | $59 AGE 60+ | $79 REG                           Instructor Renewal Course.
     May 16                                      FP-G, 121     P01	W 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                                CPRR:709 | 1 session | $85 AGE 60+ | $125 REG
                                                                    Jan. 15                                       FV-TC, 107          P01	M 6–10 p.m.
     Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED                              P02	Sa 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                                    Feb. 24                                         FP-G, 121
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is a classroom, DVD-                   Jan. 25                                         FP-G, 121         P02	W 6–10 p.m.
driven, instructor-led course that teaches students            P03	M 5–10 p.m.                                                            April 22                                        FP-G, 121
critical skills needed to respond to and manage a
first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency               Jan. 27                                 STLCC-Corp, 207
during the first few minutes before emergency                  P04	Tu 5–10 p.m.                                                      Basic Life Support (BLS)
medical service (EMS) arrives. It is designed to meet               Jan. 28                                       FV-TC, 105          Instructor Essentials Course
OSHA requirements. Students learn the skills to treat          P05	Sa 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                               The American Heart Association BLS Instructor
bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other                    Feb. 1                                             MC-CE          Essentials Course provides the core and discipline-
first aid emergencies. This course also teaches adult          P06	M 5–10 p.m.                                                       specific content necessary to teach AHA CPR and First
CPR, infant CPR and AED use. Practical skills (hands-                                                                                 Aid courses. The course is taught in a blended-learning
                                                                    Feb. 3                                          FP-G, 121         format. Instructor candidates will complete pre-
on manikin simulation) evaluation and testing are
required for course completion. Within 20 business             P07	Sa 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                               course online study, followed by the hands-on session
days of successful completion, each participant will                Feb. 8                                             MC-CE          conducted by Training Center Faculty during the AHA
receive an electronic course completion card. Due to           P08	Tu 5–10 p.m.                                                      Instructor course. This course educates the instructor
the nature of the course, you must arrive on time. No               Feb. 11                       STLCC-South County, 104             candidate in use of AHA Instructor teaching materials,
refund for late arrival.                                       P09	F 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                                how to ensure that students meet learning objectives,
CPRR:706 | 1 session | $73 AGE 60+ | $99 REG                        Feb. 21                                         FP-G, 121         student coaching skills, how to conduct an objective
P01	Sa 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.                                                                                                           skills performance evaluation and how to follow AHA
                                                               P10	W 5–10 p.m.                                                       Instructor course policies. Access to a computer will be
     Jan. 18                                     FP-G, 121          March 4                                        WW, 102A           necessary to complete required online course work.
                                                               P11	Tu 5–10 p.m.                                                      Prerequisite required at time of registration: Current
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: Pediatric                             March 10                                        FP-G, 121         AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR card and alignment
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: Pediatric teaches lay            P13	Tu 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                               with an AHA Training Center. Registration four weeks
rescuers to respond to and manage illnesses and                     March 24                                        FP-G, 121         prior to course start date is required to ensure arrival
injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until   P12	Th 5–10 p.m.                                                      of pre-course materials and completion of pre-course
professional help arrives. It covers the four steps of                                                                                preparation. Per AHA requirements, within six months
                                                                    March 26                      STLCC-South County, 104             of the initial BLS Instructor Essentials Course, an
first aid and first aid skills such as finding the problem,
stopping bleeding, bandaging, using an epinephrine             P14	W 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                                STLCC training center faculty member must monitor
pen, as well as child CPR AED, infant CPR and optional              April 1                                 STLCC-Corp, 207           the instructor candidate’s teaching and verify the
modules in adult CPR AED, child mask, infant mask              P15	Th 5–10 p.m.                                                      performance of the candidate’s provider skills. Due to
and Asthma Care Training for Child Care Providers. No               April 9                                            MC-CE          the nature of this course, you must arrive on time. No
transfers between sessions or refunds given within five        P16	M 5–10 p.m.                                                       admittance after the stated start time. No refund for
business days of class date. Due to the nature of the               April 13                                        FP-G, 121         late arrival. Registration/Refund/Withdrawal deadline:
course, you must arrive on time. No admittance after                                                                                  3/9. Interested students must contact the Training
                                                               P17	Sa 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                               Center Coordinator at amiller457@stlcc.edu before
stated start time. No refund for late arrival. Bring a
sack lunch. Child care providers, DO NOT register for               April 25                                           MC-CE          registering for the BLS Essentials Instructor Course.
this course.                                                   P18	W 5–10 p.m.                                                       CPRR:708 | 1 session | $276.50 AGE 60+ | $350 REG
CPRR:711 | 1 session | $73 AGE 60+ | $99 REG                        April 29                                       WW, 102A           P01	Sa 8 a.m.–5 p.m.                        Gary Holsapple
P01	Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.                                       P19	Sa 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.                                                    April 4                                       FP-G, 121
     Feb. 15                                     FP-G, 121          May 2                                              MC-CE
P02	Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.                                       P20	W 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
     March 7                                    FV-TC, 105          May 6                                           FP-G, 121
P03	Sa 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.                                       P21	Sa 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
     April 18                                        MC-CE          May 9                                         FV-TC, 105
                                                               P22	W 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
                                                                    May 13                                          FP-G, 121

                                                               St. Louis Community College serves as a Community Training Center for the American Heart Association whose mission is to reduce
                                                               disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke and set guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care and training. The
                                                               American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in basic life support (BLS) and has developed instructional
                                                               materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart
                                                               Association. Any fee charged for a course, except for a portion of the fee needed for American Heart Association course material, does
                                                               not represent income to the Association.

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