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ALLIED HEALTH

Phlebotomy Technician Phlebotomy technicians, or phlebotomists, are technicians trained to draw blood accurately and

correctly. The job involves both patient laboratory work and clinical care.

About half of all medical technicians work in hospitals. Others work in:

Doctors’ offices

Diagnostic laboratories

Private clinics

Community health clinics

Mobile health clinics

Nursing homes

Public health agencies

Blood banks

What are typical job responsibilities?

The job of a phlebotomist is to draw blood as painlessly as possible while making the patient feel

comfortable during the procedure. A phlebotomy technician’s job combines both medical

laboratory work and direct interaction with patients.

Phlebotomists:

Draw blood from patients

Prepare blood specimens for lab analysis

Test and analyze blood samples

Make sure all environments and

instruments are sterile

Ensure proper storage and transport of

samples

Enter patient or treatment data

Maintain equipment

What are average salaries and job growth?

America’s Career Infonet lists these related jobs with median salaries and projected job growth

in Texas:

Indeed.com lists certified phlebotomists in Texas as earning annual salaries of $27,000 to

$39,000.

Prerequisite: Participants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent to enroll.

Job Median

Hourly Rate

Median Annual

Salary

Projected Job

Growth Through 2020

Medical and Clinical

Laboratory Technicians$16.70 $34,700 +21%

Health Technicians $19.46 $40,500 +29%

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Phlebotomy Technician Program A 136-hour comprehensive course, one of our Allied Health professional programs which

provide hands on training with direct patient care within their regulated scope of practice.

Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for laboratory analysis.

Students will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and develop comprehensive

skills to perform venipuncture competently and safely. Classroom work includes terminology,

anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, specimen hands on practice, and clinical

training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. The program also includes lab

exercises. Students will work with training arm and other exercises intended to prepare them to

function as an entry level phlebotomy technician. The curriculum is designed to provide the

educational information and competencies required by ASCP, American Society of Clinical

Patholog and the National Center for Competency Testing, NCCT.

Course-Number-

Section Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

PLAB-1023*

Phlebotomy

06/05/17-

07/19/17

7 M117 & M228

LEC/LAB

M W F

9:00AM-1:00PM

8 640.00

PLAB-1023*

Phlebotomy

06/19/17-

08/21/17

7 M117 & M228

LEC/LAB

M W

6:00PM-10:00PM

8 640.00

PLAB-1060

Phlebotomy Clinical

08/22/17-

09/22/17

6 7AM-7PM

Days and Times

vary.

100 380.00

*CPR/BLS prerequisite required-EMSP 1019

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CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers This course is designed specifically for healthcare providers. Participants will practice lifesaving

skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

Certification will be given for successful completion. Materials provided.

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

EMSP-1019

CPR/BLS

05/20/17 1 day M117 LEC

S 08:00AM 04:00PM

8 64.00

Contact Continuing Education at (972) 860-2995 for course availability

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

NURA-1001 &

NURA-1060

06/01/17 –

07/20/17

7 M117 LEC

T R 06:00PM

09:00PM

100 800.00

MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING CERTIFICATE

Medical Billers and Coders classify health information to obtain insurance reimbursement for the

healthcare provider’s expenses. They review documents for completeness and accuracy and

transmit claims for payment. This program prepares the individual to work in medical offices

and clinics. Completers of this program are eligible to take the Certified Professional Coder

Exam (CPC) through the American Association of Professional Coders

This 256-hour program can typically be completed in two semesters by attending day or evening

courses. Most courses are available online as well.

Where can you find jobs?

This program prepares the individual to work in medical offices and clinics. Completers of this

program are eligible to take the Certified Professional Coder Exam, (CPC) through the American

Association of Professional Coders, (AAPC) and become RHIT certified through the American

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Health Information Management Association upon acceptance and completion into the AAS-

Health Information Technology program

Private doctors’ offices

Hospitals

Out Patient facilities

Mental Health facilities

Hospice

Skilled nursing homes

What are average salaries and job growth?

America’s Career Infonet lists median salaries and projected job growth in Texas:

Job Median Hourly

Rate

Median Annual

Salary

Projected Job

Growth Through 2024

Billing and Posting

clerks $16.85 $35,000 +22.5%

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology Understanding medical terminology is the foundation for most health-related fields. Students will

investigate medical terminology as it relates to human anatomy and physiology. Emphasis will

be placed on word structure, visual and audio identification of terms, spelling, and definitions.

Included is a study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system that includes

structure, recognition, and analysis. Textbook required.

Course-Number-

Section (Reg#)

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information

Loc

CEUs Tuition

HITT 2031

Medical Terminology

06/06/17-

07/13/17

6 LEC/INET

ONLINE

48 384.00

Anatomy and Physiology

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on

human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, sign and symptoms of

common diseases of all body systems. Text required.

Course-Number-

Section (Reg#)

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information

Loc

CEUs Tuition

MDCA 1009

Anatomy &

Physiology

07/17/17-

08/23/17

6 M-SU Online

M T W R F S

48 384.00

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Course-Number-

Section (Reg#)

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information

Loc

CEUs Tuition

POFM 2010

Advanced Medical

Billing and Coding

07/17/17-

08/30/17

8 M116/LEC

T R 6:00PM-

10:00PM

64 512.00

MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS

The purpose of this course is to introduce and teach the medical assisting student and other

health care professionals about medical law and ethics. The student will demonstrate

knowledge of general acceptable standards of law and understand the legal nature of the doctor-

patient relationship. Medical professionals will learn how ethics apply to their profession.

Course-Number-Section

(Reg#)

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information

Loc

CEUs Tuition

HITT 1053 Legal &Ethical

aspects of Health

Information

08/01/17-

08/31/17

4 INET

M T W R F S

32 256.00

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Emphasis accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/reimbursement

by patient or third party. Additional topics may include managed care or medical economics.

Continue to study the duties and skills required in order to maintain a medical office. Topics

include billing, insurance terminology; benefit coverage, insurance claims including Workers

Compensation, Medicare, and Medicaid. Students will learn medical coding for insurance

claims using CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM.

Course-Number-

Section (Reg#)

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information

Loc

CEUs Tuition

MDCA 1043

Medical Insurance

06/05/17-

07/12/17

6 M117

LEC M W

6:00PM-10:00PM

64 512.00

ADVANCED BILLING AND CODING

Medical Insurance is a prerequisite; Advanced Billing and Coding is an intense practicum

course. All students will participate in billing and coding processes using their 3 required

coding books and EHR software, this will better improve their skills competency for the

medical field. This course is also recognized through AHIMA and AAPC.

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Patient Care Technician

This 322-hour comprehensive course one of our Allied Health professional programs which

provide hands on training with direct patient care within their regulated scope of practice. They

perform basic nursing assistant tasks (as delegated by the nursing or medical staff) which may

include obtaining patient vital signs and other data, communicating with the healthcare team

and patients, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), complying with confidentiality

requirements, performing ECGs and Phlebotomy tasks. Completers of this program are eligible

to sit for the national examination through the NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing.

Note: For students enrolled in the Patient Care Technician program, additional certificates are

available. EKG Technician Certification, Phlebotomy Technician with completion of a clinical

rotation, and Certified Nursing

Class Outline Hours

Medical Terminology (HITT 2031) 48

Anatomy and Physiology (MDCA 1009) 48

Phlebotomy (PLAB 1023) 80

ECG Technician (ECRD 1011) 50

Nurse Aide (NURA 1001) 60

Nurse Aide Clinical (NURA 1060) 40

CPR * (EMSP 1019) *prereq 8

PCT Clinical (NUPC 1091) 36

PCT Exam Review (NURA 2000) *optional 24

Total 394

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What are average salaries and job growth?

By 2015, health care practitioners will be required to have electronic health record (EHR) capability. The

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Education and independent studies indicate a shortfall over the next

five years of approximately 50,000 qualified health IT workers required to meet the needs of hospitals and

physicians as they move to adopt electronic health care systems.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists median salaries and projected job growth in Texas:

Job Median Hourly

Rate

Median Annual

Salary

Projected Job Growth Through

2024

Hospital

orderlies $17.84 $37,110 +15.0% (Above average)

Health Information Technology/Technician

A health IT professional is qualified to support the adoption and implementation of Electronic Health

Records (EHRs), information exchange across health-care providers and public health authorities, and the

redesign of workflows within health care settings to gain the quality and efficiency benefits of EHRs.

Additionally, students will learn medical billing and coding operations. Upon completion of the program,

graduates are expected to sit for the national competency exam developed by the American Health Information

Management Association (AHIMA) and (CPC) through American Association of Professional Coders.

Where can I find jobs?

Hospital billing department

physician offices

vendors of EHRs

Mental health facility

Hospice

Skilled Nursing homes

Outpatient clinics such as ERs and Urgent Care

Practice workflow and information management redesign specialist

Clinician/Practitioner Consultant

Implementation Support Specialist

Implementation Manager

Technical/Software Support Staff

Trainer

Health Information Technology

*Fall Semester offerings;

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Course-Number-Section

(Reg#)

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of Weeks Class Meeting Information

Loc

CEUs Tuition

HITT 2031

Medical Terminology

06/06/17-

07/13/17

6 LEC/INET ONLINE 48 384.00

The next set of pages are classes occurring on the newly renovated Cedar Hill Campus

of Cedar Valley College located @ 207 N. Cannady Rd., Cedar Hill, TX 75104

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BUSINESS / IT TRAINING

ACNT 1010 QuickBooks Professional 2016 Level 1

Course Description: This course will cover accounting concepts, and explain as well as show

students how to use QuickBooks for their accounting needs. Basic procedures will be covered,

including how to create a company file; run accounts receivable and accounts payable; manage

time-tracking and payroll; track inventory and fixed assets; manage budgets; maintain ledgers

and journals; and create reports. Textbook and flash drive/cloud required

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

ACNT 1010 - 35260

QuickBooks Pro 2016

Level 1

06/05/17

06/14/17

3 TBA LEC

MW 09:00AM

01:00PM

1.60 $180.00

ACNT 1010 - 35760

QuickBooks Pro 2016

Level 1

07/11/17

07/20/17

3 TBA LEC

TR 05:30PM

09:30PM

1.60 $180.00

ACNT 1010 QuickBooks Professional 2016 Level 2

Course Description: In the second course of QuickBooks Professional, students will learn

QuickBooks intermediate skills and “What’s New” in the latest version of the software. The

latest version of QuickBooks makes it easier to stay on top of invoices and bills, complete tasks

in few steps, and customize QuickBooks to work the way you do. Learn how QuickBooks helps

you to effectively deal with asset, liability and equity accounts, physical inventory, customizing

reports, process memorized transactions; save excel formatting, creating custom templates, sales

tax and more. Student’s performance in the course is evaluated on performance in assessment

exercises and scenarios. Textbook and flash drive/cloud required

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

ACNT 1054 - 35261

QuickBooks 2016

Level 2

06/19/17

06/28/17

2 TBA LEC

MW 09:00AM

1:00PM

1.60 $180.00

ACNT 1054 - 33761

QuickBooks 2016

Level 2

07/25/17

08/03/17

2 TBA LEC

TR 05:30PM

09:30PM

1.60 $180.00

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BUSG 1024 Business Startup 101

Course Description: Starting and succeeding in a self-owned business. Includes decisions about

starting or expanding a business, knowing how to finance a business, and understanding different

legal structures. Outline issues related to choosing a business, and obtaining a return on

investment; identify resources for financing; and estimate funds to start a new business and/or

purchase an existing business or franchise.

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

BUSG 1024

Business Startup 101

06/12/17

07/13/17

2 TBA LEC

TR 6:00PM

8:00PM

1.60 $104.00

BUSG 1025 Develop Your Business Plan

Course Description: How to develop a business plan for a small business start-up or expansion

that can be submitted to a financial institution or used for implementation. Emphasis on

importance of the plan, components, format, and considerations.

Course-

Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

BUSG 1025

Develop Your

Business Plan

05/22/17

06/05/17

2 TBA LEC

TR 9:00AM

12:00PM

0.90 $59.00

BUSG 1026 Business Ethics

Course Description: Students will learn to identify the consequences of unethical business

practices; describe reasoning for analyzing ethical dilemmas; describe different ethical views;

explain how business, government, and society function interactively.

Course-

Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

BUSG 1025

Business Ethics

06/19/17

06/28/17

2 TBA LEC

MW 06:00PM

8:00PM

0.90 $59.00

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ETWR 1000 Grant Writing Essentials

Course Description: Details the components of a typical grant proposal. Includes foundation

research, writing a cover letter, and evaluating needs assessments. Emphasizes presenting an

organization's problem statement in a clear concise manner

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

ETWR 1000 - 35001

Grant Writing Essentials

07/11/17

07/25/17

3 TBA LEC

TR 11:30AM 2:30PM

1.50 $98.00

ETWR 1000 - 35760

Grant Writing Essentials

07/11/17

07/25/17

3 TBA LEC

TR 06:00PM 09:00PM

1.50 $98.00

BMGT 1021 Project Management I

Course Description: This course will focus on project basics, working with tasks - scheduling,

managing resources, finalizing task plans, filtering, grouping and sorting. Text and Flash drive

required.

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

BMGT 1021

Project Management I

06/02/17

06/09/17

2 TBA LEC

F 9:00AM 1:00PM

0.80 $52.00

BMGT 1040 Project Management II

Course Description: A continuation from Part 1. This course will focus on tracking the project

work, analyzing and adjusting schedules, formatting and printing, communications, managing

multiple projects, exchanging data and customizing the Project environment. Text and Flash

drive required.

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

BMGT 1040

Project Management II

06/16/17

06/23/17

2 TBA LEC

F 09:00AM 01:00PM

0.80 $52.00

ITSY 1000 Fundamentals of Information Security

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Course Description: This course provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of

counter measures in the information systems environment. Topics include definitions of terms,

concepts, elements and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on

availability, vulnerability, integrity and confidentiality aspects of information systems.

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

POFT 1010 Basic Keyboarding

Course Description: Participants will learn the basic skill development in keyboarding.

Demonstrate basic keyboarding techniques to increase accuracy and speed.

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

POFT 1010 - 35250

Basic Keyboarding

06/02/17

06/23/17

4 TBA LEC

F 09:00AM 12:00PM

1.20 $78.00

POFT 1010 - 35760

Basic Keyboarding

05/31/17

06/12/17

3 TBA LEC

M W 06:00PM 9:00PM

1.20 $78.00

POFI 1024 Word 2013

Course Description: This is the first of the four Microsoft Office applications. In this

introductory lab intense Word course, the student learns from the toolbar how to create, save,

format text, and navigate in a document. Cut, paste, copy, find, repair, hyperlinks are functions in

preparing a document for distribution. Fonts, line and paragraph spacing/alignment, tabs, indents,

bullets, numbering, borders, shading, footnotes and endnotes complete the tasks. Formatting

documents, columns page breaks, adding headers and footers are also included. Text and flash

drive required.

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

POFI 1024 - 35760

Word 2016

06/19/17

07/12/17

3 TBA LEC

T R 06:00PM 9:00PM

1.80 $144.00

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ITSW 1022 Excel 2016

Course Description: Excel is a spreadsheet software and is part of the Microsoft suite of office

applications. In this hands-on, introductory course you will learn to create a worksheet entering

labels and values, working with formulas; formatting a worksheet; working with many

worksheet views; and planning and creating charts. Text and flash drive requires.

Course Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

ITSW 1022 - 35260

Excel 2016

06/06/17

06/22/17

3 TBA LEC

T R 09:00AM

12:00PM

1.80 $144.00

ITSW 1022 - 35760

Excel 2016

06/12/17

06/28/17

3 TBA LEC

M W 06:00PM

09:00PM

1.80 $144.00

ITSW 1022 Excel 2016 – Level 2

Course Description: Student will develop techniques for customizing the spreadsheet

environment by analyzing workbook data and creating worksheets and charts. Import and export

data; manage workbooks; format data; establish ranges; customize spreadsheets; audit

worksheets; summarize data; analyze data; apply workgroup collaborative features. Text and

flash drive requires.

Course Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

ITSW 1046 - 35261

Excel 2016

07/11/17

07/27/17

3 TBA LEC

T R 09:00AM

12:00PM

1.80 $144.00

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ITSW 1058 Social Media

Do you Tweet? Do you know what Twitter is? What can a wiki and blog do? How important is

your LinkedIn account ... especially when searching for a new job? Keep a list of important ideas

using Pinterest and share your photos on Instagram. Social media can be a powerful tool and a lot

of fun, so learn to use a variety of social media tools to keep up with friends, family, kids and

others. Learn how to set up and use your Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr and Tumblr accounts in this

course. We will set up and start sharing photos on Instagram, set up a Pinterest account to start

sharing ideas that we like. Also, we will use WordPress to look at developing a beginning blog.

Get with the program and go social!

Course-Number-

Section

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

ITSW 1058 - 35262

Social Media

06/27/17

06/29/17

1 TBA LEC

T W R 09:00AM

12:00PM

0.90 $81.00

ITSW 1058 - 35761

Social Media

07/17/17

07/24/17

2 TBA LEC

M W 06:00PM

09:00PM

0.90 $81.00

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Cedar Hill Center 2017 Summer Youth Camps

Photoshop - CAMZ 1000Develop and improve your graphic design skills while mastering professional design tools, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. No prior experience is necessary and students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. Tuition: $125 7/10-7/14 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 8-12 & Ages 13-17 Girls & Boys

Math Connection/ Algebra 1 Boot Camp - CAMZ 1000We will explore mathematics in a fun way through games, puzzles, and group activities. This course is designed to expose children to advanced mathematics, also reinforcing and improving critical thinking, problem solving and computational skills as addressed om STARR. Algebra I Boot Camp is designed for students who did not pass their Algebra I EOC exam. The Bootcamp’s materials and techniques will focus on reviewing and reinforcing Algebraic concepts and skills not mastered by the students on the state of Texas Algebra I EOC assessment test. Tuition: $99 7/31- 8/4 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 8-12 & 13-17 Girls & Boys

Code Breakers - CAMZ 1000Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, Java-Script, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Tuition: $125 7/24- 7/28 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 8-12 & Ages 13-17 Girls & Boys

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Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs - CAMZ 1000Participants will learn the sweet aspect of business ownership by creating their own business or beverage stand i.e. restaurant, clothing couture, construction enterprise, snow cones, lemonade and flavored teas, while implementing advertising and marketing, salesmanship, and small business management. Tuition: $75.00 7/17-7/21 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Ages 8-12 & Ages 13-17 Girls & Boys

Cybersecurity for Girls: Stem Camp - CAMZ 1000This program will teach teen girls about computer security basics including how to configure the security of their computers system and acquire a basic cyber security vocabulary - real useful cybersecurity skills which discover how cyber-attacks work, how to avoid virus infections and how you can counteract their malicious consequences. Students will learn how to apply ethical hacking principles in their daily interactions. The lessons will challenge teens to be as resourceful and creative as hackers with topics like safe Internet use, web privacy, online research techniques, network security, and even dealing with cyber-bullies. Tuition: $25.00 7/17-7/20 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Ages 12-14 Girls

Cedar Valley College's Law Enforcement Academy prepares individuals for careers as police officers. Our program is

approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Students who successfully complete the Basic Peace Officer Course are

eligible to take the Texas Peace Officer Examination.

Career Opportunities for Peace Officers include:Municipal PoliceDeputy Sheriff

County ConstableState Highway Patrol Officers

Various State Enforcement & Regulatory AgenciesSpecial Agencies (Hospital District Police &

Campus Police Departments)

For more information or to sign up, please call the Law Enforcement Academy at 972.860.8289 or visit www.cedarvalleycollege.edu.

Basic Peace Officer Course 1000 Course Fee: $1,800

Class 83: Enrollment Opens May 2017Dates: 6/05/2017 -10/20/2017

Class 84: Enrollment Opens June 2017Dates: 4/10/2017- 9/08/2017

Start Dates: 09/11/2017

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Law Enforcement Academy

CJLE 1006 Basic Peace Officer Course

Cedar Valley College's Law Enforcement Academy is licensed by the Texas Commission on

Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to provide the Texas Basic Peace Officer's Course #1000. The Law

Enforcement Academy prepares individuals for law enforcement careers by preparing them to

take the Texas Peace Officer Certification Examination upon successful completion of the course

of study.

Students must meet state regulations to interview and are subjected to a background investigation

to include a Personal History Statement, a Fingerprint Check, a Physical, a Drug Screen and a

Psychological Examination. More information can be obtained on our web page at

www.CedarValleyCollege.edu

Online registration is restricted for this course. Students who have met state requirements for

eligibility must register through the Law Enforcement Academy.

Course Title Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information CEUs Tuition

Basic Police Officer

Course – Class #83

06/05/17 -

10/20/17

39 C031 LEC

MTWRF

8:00AM - 5:00PM

1,800.00

Law Enforcement Officer In-Service Courses

Cedar Valley College's Law Enforcement Academy is licensed by the Texas Commission on

Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to provide In-Service training courses to current licensed Police

Officers. The current training cycle for Officers is from September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2017.

All requirements must be met during that time frame.

Online registration is restricted for these courses. Licensed Peace Officers who have met state

requirements for eligibility must register through the Law Enforcement Academy. A current

schedule can be obtained by contacting the Academy at (972) 860-8289 or by visiting our

Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/CVCLEA/Events

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LANGUAGES

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Small Picture ESL classroom learning

ESL: LANGUAGE IMPROVEMENT: LEVEL I (Beginner)

This course is the beginning level program in English as a Second Language for the non-native

speaker. Emphasis is on developing the student’s basic speaking skills for use in the workplace

and community by increasing vocabulary and grammatical accuracy. Textbook/workbook

required.

ESL: MEJORAR EL IDIOMA: NIVEL I (BASICO)

Este curso es el comienzo de un programa de niveles en Inglés como Segundo Idioma. Se enfoca

en el desarrollo para el estudiante, enseñanzas básicas para su uso en el lugar de trabajo y de la

comunidad. También se practica el vocabulario y corrección gramatical. Requiere de libros de

texto / libro está disponible en la libreríade la universidad.

Course-Number-

Section (Reg#)

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information

Loc

CEUs Tuition

ESOZ-1000-35610

ESL Beginner

6/01/2017-

7/06/2017

40 hours TBA LEC

MTWR 5:30-7:30PM

$90

ESL: LANGUAGE IMPROVEMENT: LEVEL II (Intermediate)

Prerequisite: ESL: Level 1 (Beginner) or permission from coordinator. This course is for the

individual who can speak, read and write basic level English. Conversational, listening, reading

and writing skills relevant for the workplace are further developed to provide the student with an

increased functional vocabulary range of words. Textbook/workbook required.

ESL: MEJORAR EL IDIOMA: NIVEL II (INTERMEDIO)

Este curso es para la persona que puede hablar, leer y escribir Inglés básico. Conversación,

comprensión oral, lectura y escritura pertinentes para el lugar de trabajo se desarrollan más a

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fondo para proveer al estudiante con un mayor rango de vocabulario funcional de las palabras.

Requiere de libros de texto / libro está disponible en la librería de la universidad.

Course-Number-

Section (Reg#)

Title

Start/End

Date

Number

of

Weeks

Class Meeting

Information

Loc

CEUs Tuition

ESOZ-1000-35620

ESL Intermediate

5/23/20171-

6/21/2017

40 hours TBA LEC

T W 10:00-2:00PM

$90

ESOZ- 1000-35621

ESL Intermediate

5/20/2017-

7/22/2017

40 hours TBA LEC

S 9:00-1:00PM

$90

ESL: LANGUAGE IMPROVEMENT: LEVEL III (Advanced)

Prerequisite: ESL: Level II (Intermediate) or permission from coordinator. This course is for

the individual who can speak, read and write intermediate level English. Conversational,

listening, reading and writing skills relevant for the workplace are further developed to provide

the student with an increased functional vocabulary range of words. Textbook/workbook

required.

ESL: MEJORAR EL IDIOMA: NIVEL III (AVANZADO)

Este curso es para la persona que puede hablar, leer y escribir Inglés intermedio. Conversación,

comprensión oral, lectura y escritura pertinentes para el lugar de trabajo se desarrollan más a

fondo para proveer al estudiante con un mayor rango de vocabulario funcional de las palabras.

Requiere de libros de texto / libro está disponible en la librería de la universidad.

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CEUs Tuition

ESOZ-1000-35630

ESL Advanced

7/10/2017-

8/10/2017

40 hours TBA LEC

MTW R 5:30-7:30

PM

$90

Contact Continuing Education at (972) 860-2995 for course schedule

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