FallSemester 2014

Train the Trainer for Forklift Drivers:Please call for dates. Cost is $80.

Workplace Spanish® I:October 6 - November 3 Tuesdays & Thursdays6:30 - 8:30 pm; Cost is $100.

Workplace Spanish® II: Please call for dates.

Dealing with Difficult Customers:Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

Telephone Technique:Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

FOOD SERVICES:

Certified Professional Food Manager:Please see back cover for more information Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP):Please see back cover for more information

Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle (MFDV) Training:Please see back cover for more information

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONAPPROVED COURSES:Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers:Please call for dates. Cost is $60.

Instructor Class for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers:October 21, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $260.

Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid:Please call for dates. Cost is $80.

ACLS Provider:September 16 & 17, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $150.

ACLS Re-certification:September 8, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $115.

PALS Provider:September 23 & 24, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $150.

PALS Re-certification:September 30, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Cost is $115.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY COURSES:Management Workshop for New Supervisors:Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

Management & Leadership for Supervisors:Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

Teamwork in Management:Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

What Supervisors Need to Know About Sexual Harassment:Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

Time Management for Supervisors:Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

Team-building for Co-workers:This course will be held at Camp Piney Woods and will utilize its low ropes course. Cost is $35/person. Group rate of $300 with 12 participants. Dates will be customized to meet the organization’s needs.

5S Workshop:Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DENNIS LEE:

Continuing education is an important part of the Economic Development

Unit at Southwest Georgia Technical College. The

Momentum provides course offerings that are needed by business and industry

to maintain compliance with OSHA and/or industry certification; and it includes

personal enrichment courses that help you learn or

improve a skill that you enjoy. We want to offer the courses you need for

business purposes or want for personal enrichment.

If your business needs specialized training, let us

develop a training program that will meet your needs.

Please provide suggestions for new courses that will help

you. For more information please call the SWGTC

Economic Development Unit at (229) 227-2579

or send an email to dlee@southwestgatech.edu.

Sincerely,

BUSINESS & INDUSTRYCOURSES

COMPUTER CLASSES: Classes are $80 each or three for $200. 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Personal ComputersSeptember 30, October 2 & 7Tuesday & Thursday

Computer Basics IntermediateOctober 14, 16, & 21 (6pm-8pm)Tuesday & Thursday

Word Basic, 2010October 28, 30, & November 4Tuesday & Thursday

Word Intermediate, 2010October 19, 21, & 26Tuesday & Thursday

Excel Basic, 2010November 13, 15, &18 Tuesday & Thursday

Excel Intermediate, 2010September 2, 4, & 9Tuesday & Thursday

Power Point Basic, 2010September 16, 18, & 23 Tuesday & Thursday

Photoshop, CS4October 27, November 3, 10, 17, & 24 Monday’s

The Georgia Real Estate Commission approves computer-based programs. These courses provide a high-quality alternative to

classroom lecture courses. Independent study courses are convenient and participants may choose when to begin a program.

Students can study when it is most convenient and may elect to study at home or in one of SWGTC’s computer labs. All courses

are approved by Applied Measurement Professionals of Georgia. For more information, please call (229) 227-2579.

Independent Study CoursesSales Pre-license75 hours $300Broker Pre-license60 hours $400Sales Post License 25 hours $160Home Inspection License 120 hours $995Appraisal Pre-license90 hours $799

Continuing EducationEnvironmental Basics6 hours $60Home Inspection6 hours $60Advanced Home Inspection8 hours $80Real Estate Math6 hours $60Pricing Property to Sell4 hours $40

Human Land Use 4 hours $40Ethics of Sustainability 4 hours $40ADA Fair Housing3 hours $30Contracts3 hours $30Meth Madness3 hours $30Real Estate Ethics 3 hours $30

Ga. License Law 3 hours $30Energy Resources 3 hours $30Community Ethics 3 hours $30Water Resources 3 hours $30Intro to Property Management 5 hours $150Property Management 8 hours $80

Want to Work in Real Estate?

Georgia Real Estate Pre-License Office Manager Program This comprehensive program exposes students to a vast array of general business knowledge, management and administration

skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a real estate-related career. It includes knowledge

of how businesses utilize marketing, and financial services and apply them to office management. The Georgia Real Estate Pre-

License office manager program is for individuals who would like to start a real estate career in Georgia. Cost is $2,500.00.

Georgia Pre-license Fundamentals Business Essentials Management Fundamentals

Marketing and Sales Business Financial Management Business in the Electronic Age Business Presentations

Business Correspondence Level 1 Human Resources Office Procedures Level 1 Office Procedures Level 2

This package contains the following courses:

COMPUTER CLASSES: Classes are $80 each or three for $200. 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Prepare Online for Your Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance ExamOur online resource is a fully-accredited provider of mandatory insurance pre-license coursework for preparing for examination through the Georgia Insurance Commissioner. These courses are 100% online and include everything you need to take and pass your exam. The State of Georgia REQUIRES that an Insurance Pre-Licensing course be completed prior to taking the State Insurance Licensing Examination. The following courses are APPROVED by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner, and are designed to help you pass the rigorous State Insurance Licensing Exam. You may choose which course best suits your budget, but they are all excellent ways to meet the requirements to take and pass the State exam. For more information, contact Ruby Barron at (229) 227-2579.

Life & Health Insurance Pre-Licensing PackagesUltimate Success Licensing Package: Life & Health (Cost is $169)What is included:• Online Prep Course• Resource Guide• Instructor ConnectPremium Licensing Package: Life & Health (Cost is $139)What is included:• Online Prep Course• Resource GuideStandard Licensing Package: Life & Health (Cost is $99)What is included:• Online Prep Course

Property & Casualty Insurance Pre-Licensing PackagesUltimate Success Licensing Package: Property & Casualty (Cost is $169)What is included:• Online Prep Course• Resource Guide• Instructor ConnectPremium Licensing Package: Property and Casualty (Cost is $139)What is included:• Online Prep Course• Resource GuideStandard Licensing Package: Property & Casualty (Cost is $99)What is included:• Online Prep Course

Prepare for Your Property & Casualty Insurance Adjuster Exam for only $239.This extensive course will prepare you for the final exam that will certify you as a knowledgeable professional insurance adjuster not only in Texas, but in the multiple states that offer reciprocity, provided that you also satisfy any unique state-based requirements.

Course Title: Insurance Claims Adjuster License Training Credits: 40 credit hours License Type: Property & Casualty Adjuster License Package Includes: Adjuster License Training Course & Exam

Insurance Continuing Education (CE)Our online resource is a fully-accredited provider of mandatory Georgia insurance continuing education coursework for preparing for examination through the Georgia Insurance Commissioner. Our courses are 100% online and include everything you need to fulfill your CE requirement for your Georgia Insurance License renewal. Packages are only $39.95. Call for information about the following courses:

• Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics)• Anti-Money Laundering for Insurance Professionals (3 hours Life, P&C)• Agency Operations (6 hours Life, P&C)• New Employee (3 hours Life, P&C) • Management of Capital (2 hours Life)• Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics)• Evaluating Financial Performance (2 hours Life)• Wills & Trusts (3 hours Life)• Estate Planning Advanced (5 hours Life) • Agency Operations (6 hours Life/P/C)• Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics)• HIPAA for Insurance Professionals (3 hours Life)• Estate Planning Basic (3 hours Life) • Introduction to Property & Casualty (3 hours P/C)• Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics)• New Employee (3 hour P/C/Life)• Flood Insurance (3 hours P/C) • Commercial General Liability Insurance (3 hours P/C)• Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics)• Consumer Protection Law (1 hour P/C/Life)• Property Insurance (8 hours P/C)

Self-Study Courses for Dental Professionals and Dental Hygienists CEChemical Dependency in Healthcare [Additional Exam(s)]3.0 Hours $15Clark Class II: Restorations 1.0 Hours $99Clinical Classification of Toothaches [Additional Exam(s)]8.0 Hours $64Dental Local Anesthesia 12.0 Hours $96Dental Local Anesthesia [Additional Exam(s)] 12.0 Hours $25Dental Management of Common Medical Conditions [Additional Exam(s)] 15.0 Hours $120

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ONLINEThe following economic development online courses are provided through 360 Training. Please visit www.southwestgatech.edu for more information.

Radiology CE Training CoursesObtain your CE credits when you complete any of our online or paper exams based on many of the popular textbooks we offer. This method is highly convenient as it is truly self-study; no clicking through a fully narrated online course. Simply study your textbook, complete the exam, print your certificate and you’re done. Order one book with multiple exams to share with colleagues.

Accident & Emergency Radiology and Comprehensive Radiologic Pathology24.0 Hours $179Anatomy in Sectional Images I & II 14.0 Hours $179Medical Techniques in Imaging & Radiography for Ltd. Practice I Package 25.0 Hours $185Radiographic Pathology for Technologists and Anatomy Coloring Workbook 25.0 Hours $99Radiography for Limited Practice I & II29.0 Hours $99

Respiratory CEUOur resource is a fully-accredited provider of Respiratory Therapist continuing education through AARC. Take the stress out of getting your Respiratory Therapist CEUs. We offer 24/7 customer support and the lowest prices in the industry.

815 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology Part I (Complete Course)18.0 Hours $109814 - Fundamentals of Chest Radiology (Book and Exam)20.0 Hours $109819 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology Part II (Complete Course)15.0 Hours $100816 - ECG Interpretation (Complete Course)12.0 Hours $99804 - Assessment of the Pulmonary Patient (Booklet)8.0 Hours $83805 - COPD International Standards (Booklet)8.0 Hours $79803 - Cardio-Pulmonary ICU (Booklet)6.0 Hours $67815E - Respiratory Care Pharmacology Part I (Extra Exam)18.0 hours $67

For more professional training courses, resources, and PLU information for teachers, please visit: www.southwestgatech.edu/ed2go.

Driver’s Education Class

September 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30

October 1 & 2

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Monday - Thursday

Cost is $199,

or with driving $299.

Introduction to Photoshop CS4

June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost is $100.

Cake Decorating I

October 27,

November 3, 10, 17, & 24

Cake Decorating I I

September 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct. 6

Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost is $55.

Learn Sign Language Today

October 6, 13, 20, 27

November 3, 10, 17, 24

Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost is $100.

*NEW* Motorcycle Basics for BeginnersPlease call for dates and cost.

Sewing Series with Niler:Beginner’s Sewing

October 27, 28, & 29

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost is $75.

Beginner’s Sewing (daytime)

October 28, 29, & 30

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Cost is $75.

Putting in Sleeves

November 12

10:00am - 12:00pm

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost is $25.

Putting in Zippers

November 5

10:00am - 12:00pm

6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Cost is $25.

Beginning Quilting

August 19, 20, & 21

Cost is $75

Learn to Crochet

October 27,

November 3, 10, 17, & 24

(Mondays) 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost is $50.

Personal Enrichment CoursesGardening and Landscaping

Made Easy: Winter Garden

November 3 & 10

Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost is $50.

Preventing and Managing Diabetes

Please call for dates. Cost is $50.

Creative Writing I

November 4 & 5

Creative Writing Advanced

November 18 & 19

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost is $50.

Intermediate Photography

Please call for dates

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost is $75.

Intro to QuickbooksSeptember 3, 10, 17, & 24 Monday & Wednesday Cost is $149

Computers for SeniorsPlease call for dates. Cost is $25

iPad for BeginnersSeptember 236:00 pm Cost is $25

Don’t forget: Got a class idea?! We want to know about it! Please submit course

suggestions to our Economic Development Unit at (229) 227-2579

oremail to rbarron@southwestgatech.edu.

Effective Public Speaking Are you frightened to stand before an audience and make a presentation? Then this course is for you! Individuals who attend this class will be provided the opportunity to learn a unique system on how to make effective presentations to groups both large and small. In addition, the art of “impromptu” speaking will be reviewed and participants will have the opportunity to learn how to deal with those situations where you are “called on” to speak in public. Please call for dates. Cost is $70.

*NEW* Retiree Income Taxation WorkshopSouthwest Georgia Technical College is offering an income tax workshop designed to teach retired taxpayers the basic tax laws affecting them and how to prepare their personal income tax returns. Topics will include who must file, which forms to use, filing status, retirement income, investment income, exemptions, deductions, withholdings, estimated tax payments, and computing taxes owed or refunds. October 22, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Cost is $35

Introduction to FirearmsThe course will be conducted by National Rifle Association (NRA) certified instructors, and is based on the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course. It includes classroom and range time where students learn to handle and use revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students will learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting positions, and gun cleaning. Price includes NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, and Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet. Two sessions - August 5, 7, & 10 (half-day), September 23, 25, & 27 (morning range session), October 28, 30, & November 1 (morning range session). Cost is $70.

Hunter Education Required for Hunting in Georgia (SWGTC of Mitchell County)Residents and non-residents born on or after January 1, 1961 must successfully complete an approved hunter education course prior to purchasing a season hunting license. This Hunter education course will be taught by a certified instructor and students will learn how to be safe, responsible hunters. In addition, this course is approved by the Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and meets Georgia hunter education requirements. Two sessions - August 9 (9:00 am - 5:00pm), September 17 & 18 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm), October 21 6:00 pm Review and Test Session).

Cost is $70.

Beginner’s PaintingAre you interested in creating beautiful artwork that fits your mood and style? Join us for a stimulating experience and learn the key elements in oil painting! September 23, 24, & 25. - 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Cost is $55.

Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM)This course is intended for those that have an interest in the hospitality and tourism industry and have goals of being more than an average food service employee. Those wanting to enter management, start their own business in restaurants, bed and breakfasts, food truck’s, convenient stores or become a chef this course is for you. The course is $125.00 and includes four (4) hours of training and a two (2) hour certification examination that is valid nationwide, including the United States Territories, for five (5) years. Course offering is July 21st and 22nd from 6-9:00 pm. Please call SW GA Technical College at

229-227-2579 or Natural Knowledge at 866-483-2926 for more information. Other course offering dates: August 18th and

19th; September 22nd and 23rd; October 14th and 15th; and November 17th and 18th (All classes are from 6-9pm)

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)This course is intended for those that want to enter the field of retail food such as Publix, Red Lobster, Walmart, or any large store that manufactures and packages their own food for sale to the public in grocery stores or in a restaurant setting. The best candidates for this course are those that have a strong food safety background and have already achieved the Certified Professional Food Manager Certification and are ready to become Quality Control Managers or leaders in the regulatory industry such as Departments of Health and Local Health Departments. The course is $255 and is eight (8) hours of training and a two (2) hour certification examination that is valid nationwide, including the United States Territories, for five (5) years. Course offering is October 6th and 7th: Monday 9-6 (1 hour lunch) and Tuesday 9-11:30 for the examination. Please call SW

GA Technical College at 229-227-2579 or Natural Knowledge at 866-483-2926 for more information. Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle (MFDV) Training Have you ever been to a festival or concert and had some delicious food from a food vending truck? Have you ever thought that you can have a food truck or expand on your already thriving restaurant? This course will provide you the rules and regulations on how to operate a mobile unit and serve safefood while providing you the information to get approved by the agency having jurisdiction. The course is two (2) hours and the cost is $50. Please call SW GA Technical College at 229-227-2579 or Natural Knowledge at 866-483-2926 for more information. Course offering dates: August 25th (9-11am) and August 26 (6-8pm)

FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY COURSES