Medical Careers
Medical Office Specialist (MOS) Program
Application for Medical Office Specialist (MOS) Program
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
60007 60008 70003 80002 |
Mon/Wed | 9:00AM-2:30PM |
9/9/13 - 4/30/2014 | SGL | 264 | $1875.00 | Active |
60009 60010 70004 80003 |
Tues/Thu | 9:00AM-2:30PM |
9/10/13 - 5/1/2014 | WHA |
Johnson 241 | $1875.00 | Active |
Program Description: The Medical Office Specialist Program is a comprehensive program designed to assist students in gaining the skills and procedures necessary to become effective employees in the medical office. Students of the program will learn medical terminology, medical office procedures, insurance coding and billing. Additionally, the graduate will develop job-seeking and interpersonal skills.
The office skills required to work in a medical or physician's office are quite different from other clerical jobs. This program prepares students for employment in a medical office setting (e.g., physician's office, dental office, therapy clinic, chiropractic clinic, etc.) or other related business environment. The medical office specialist will play a vital role in the smooth operation of the medical facility or office. Students will also learn the keys to positive customer service in the medical office, and how to build and maintain a loyal patient base to maximize their success at work. Upon completion of the program, students may elect to sit for NHA's Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certificate examination
Course Descriptions:
Medical Terminology Study of basic structure of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals, pronunciation, spelling and the definitions of medical terms, diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures, medical specialties, and pharmacology. Emphasis on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field.
Medical Office Procedures (Office Operations) Introduction to basic medical office skills including effective telephone techniques, filing and indexing, record management, mail handling, appointment scheduling, correspondence and business transactions, office equipment, time management, and goal setting. Emphasis is placed on personal and professional characteristics, privacy, legal and ethical standards, professional and personal therapeutic communications.
Basic Coding A study of the purpose, principles, and use of the ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems for medical services. Students will assign ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to diagnosis/procedure statements, case abstracts, and patient records. Use of the ICD-9-CM coding manual, the CPT coding manual and a computerized encoder is incorporated.
Insurance and Billing Study of the principles and practice of insurance and reimbursement processing, including the assignment and reporting of codes for diagnoses/procedures/services; completion of CMS-1500 claims for outpatient, emergency department, and physician office encounters; and the review of cases to identify issues of fraud and abuse.
Supplies: Textbook will be included in the cost of tuition. Students are responsible for the cost of the NHA's Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certificate examination. Approximate cost of the exam is $100 - $120. Testing will be conducted after successful completion of classroom and externship portions of the class.
Program Entrance Requirements: Completion of a Medical Office Specialist Training Program Application, High School Diploma or GED, Pre-TASP Reading Test with score of 14 or higher. (To schedule exam, please call the WCJC Testing Department at 979-532-6457). Please contact the CE department for testing waivers if you have already taken another college entrance exam (ACT, SAT, THEA, COMPASS, ASSET). A criminal background check is required before acceptance into the program will be granted.
286 contact hours.
Required Textbooks: Textbooks are included in the price of the course. You will receive them in person on your first class day.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training Program
Application for Certified Nurse Aide Training Program
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80040 80041 | MW |
5:30PM-8:30PM | 3/25 - 6/6 |
El Campo | 101 | $575 |
Active |
Course Description: This course provides preparation for entry-level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skill, and ability for providing care to residents of long term care facilities. 32 hours of clinical training are required for completion of the course. Times and dates of clinicals will be announced during class. Upon passing the state exam, students will enter the field as a Certified Nurse Aide.
Supplies: Textbook, scrubs (top and bottom), stethoscope, watch with second hand, non-skid and non-skid shoes. Students are responsible for the cost of the Certified Nurse Aide state exam. Approximate cost of the exam is approximately $85-$100. Testing will be conducted after successful completion of classroom and clinical portions of the class. Clinical rotation schedule will be determined during class.
Program Entrance Requirements: Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide Training Program Application, High School Diploma or GED, Pre-TASP Reading Test with score of 14 or higher. (To schedule exam, please call the WCJC Testing Department at 979-532-6457). Please contact the CE department for testing waivers if you have already taken another college entrance exam (ACT, SAT, THEA, COMPASS, ASSET). A criminal background check is required before acceptance into the program will be granted. Required Immunizations: MMR, Hepatitis B Series, Varicella, Tetanus, TB Skin Test.
89 contact hours.
Required Textbook: Essentials for Today's Nursing Assistant ISBN: 978-0130990877
The required textbook is available at the WCJC Sugar Land or Wharton campus bookstore.
Phlebotomy Technician Training Program
Application for Phlebotomy Technician Training Program
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80035/ 90003 | Mon/Wed | 5:30PM-8:30PM | 4/22 - 7/31 | ELC | 108 | $720 | FULL |
90012/ 60005 | Mon/Wed |
6:00PM-9:00PM | 7/15 - 11/5 |
FBTC | 214 | $720 |
Active |
60006/ 70002 | Mon/Wed | 5:30PM-8:30PM |
10/7 - 1/30 | ELC | 108 | $720 |
Active |
Course Description: This course provides skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Emphasis placed on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing and accessioning. Additional topics include professionalism, ethics and some medical terminology. Class meets for 8 weeks prior to clinical rotations. This course includes 120-hours of work based instruction through clinical rotations. Clinical assignments are given to students by their instructor during class. Clinical assignments are decided by the college, and cannot be revised. 168 contact hours.
Supplies: Textbook, disposable lab coat or scrubs (top and bottoms), non-skid shoes (tennis shoes are acceptable).
Program Entrance Requirements: Completion of a Phlebotomy Technician Training Program Application, High School Diploma or GED, Pre-TASP Reading Test with score of 14 or higher. (To schedule exam, please call the WCJC Testing Department at 979-532-6457). Please contact the CE department for testing waivers if you have already taken another college entrance exam (ACT, SAT, THEA, COMPASS, ASSET).
Required Immunizations: MMR, Hepatitis B Series, Varicella, Tetanus, TB Skin Test.
Required Textbook: Phlebotomy Essentials ISBN: 978-1605476377
The required textbook is available at the WCJC Wharton campus bookstore.
Computers and Technology
Keyboarding
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80049 |
Tue/Thu | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | 4/23 - 5/2 | FBTC | 141 | $165 | Active |
90005 |
Tue/Thu |
6:00PM - 9:00PM | 6/4 - 6/13 |
FBTC | 141 | $165 |
Active |
Course Description: In this course, participants will learn proper typing technique, basic typing position, posture, practice key strokes, spacing, return, and other typing skills. Keyboarding is an essential employment skill which can dramatically increase workplace efficiency. 12 contact hours.
Required Materials: 1 GB flash drive.
Required Textbook: TBA
Beginning Computers
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80050 | Tue/Thu |
6:00PM - 9:00PM | 5/7 - 5/16 |
FBTC | 141 | $89 |
Active |
90007 | Tue/Thu |
6:00PM - 9:00PM | 6/18 - 6/27 |
Sugar Land | 264 | $89 |
Active |
Course Description: This is a course that has been designed with senior computer users in mind. Participants will learn how to use a computer, the Internet, and email in a slow-paced and relaxed environment. Learn how to use a computer to send greetings and pictures to family and friends, how to surf the Internet, shop and pay bills online, compose letters, and much more! 12 contact hours.
Required Materials: 1 GB flash drive
Required Textbook: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, 5th Edition, by Michael Miller**
**The required textbook is included in the price of the class and will be provided to each student on the first day of class
Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite 2010
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80047 |
Tue/Thu | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
4/16 -6/6 | Sugar Land | 264 | $325 | Active |
90010 |
Tue/Thu | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
8/6 - 9/26 | Sugar Land | 264 | $325 | Active |
Course Description: This introductory course will provide instruction in the use of MS Office and will include topics in the various applications available in MS Office, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. 48 contact hours
Required Materials: 1 GB flash drive.
Required Textbook: Plain and Simple Office 2010 ISBN: 978-0-7356-2697-3
The required textbook is available at the WCJC Sugar Land campus bookstore.
Introduction to MS Excel 2010
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost |
Status |
90006 | Mon/Wed | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
6/17 - 7/3 | FBTC |
228 | $165 | Active |
Course Description: This course offers fundamental instruction for using the MS Excel 2010 software application. Participants will learn how to set-up spreadsheets, create formulas, basic functions, and how to insert graphs, charts, and clip art. 18 contact hours. The required textbook is available at the WCJC Sugar Land campus bookstore.
Required Materials: 1 GB flash drive
Required Textbook: Microsoft Excel
(Level 2) by Logical Operations
The required textbook is available at the WCJC Richmond and Sugar Land campus bookstores.
Introduction to MS Word 2010
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90008 | Mon/Wed | 6:00PM
- 9:00PM | 7/8 - 7/24 |
FBTC | 228 | $165 |
Active |
Course Description: Master the basics of the word processor PC Magazine ranked as one of the
"strongest and most intelligent programs ever written." In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to add, move through, and edit text; move words from one part of your document to another; work on two or more documents simultaneously; change the size or appearance of text; change margins and tab settings; automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use the thesaurus; and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents. By the time you're done with the step-by-step lessons and hands-on activities in this course, you'll be able to use Word confidently at home or on the job.
Required Materials: 1 GB flash drive
Required Textbook: Microsoft Word
(Level 2) by Logical Operations
The required textbook is available at the WCJC Richmond campus bookstore.
Social Media for Business
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90004 | Mondays | 6:00PM
- 9:00PM | 6/3 - 6/24 |
Sugar Land | 264 | $99 |
Active |
90009 | Mondays | 6:00PM
- 9:00PM | 7/29 - 8/19 |
FBTC | 141 | $99 |
Active |
Course Description:
Social media is the technology buzz of the 21st century, but how can it help you in business? This class will teach you the ins and outs of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube for business. This 12 hour class is designed for the novice social media user who has never used social media websites or has had very minimal use of some. This hands-on class teaches the participants how to navigate the programs and utilize the functional tools for business.
Required Textbook: No textbook required.
Leisure Learning
Basic Automotive Class 1
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90016 | Saturday |
8:30AM
- 12:30PM | 6/8 & 6/15 |
Wharton | LaD 100 | $59 |
Active |
90017 | Saturday |
8:30AM
- 12:30PM | 6/22 & 6/29 |
Wharton | LaD 100 | $59 |
Active |
Course Description: This course was designed to help people understand and be aware of their vehicles, identify positive and negative traits of a potential automotive purchase, and develop skills in automotive maintenance and repair. It also covers preventative and minor maintenance procedures everyone should know about vehicles. What does that Check Engine Light really mean? Can you really trust mechanics? How often should you change your oil? What items should you carry in your vehicle at all times? After taking this course, you will have the answers to all of these questions and much more!
Required Textbook: No textbook required.
Basic Motorcycle Operator Training
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90035 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 6/8 - 6/9 | Julie Rivers | 120 | $195 |
FULL |
90036 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 6/22 - 6/23 | Julie Rivers | 120 | $195 |
Active |
90037 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 6/29 - 6/30 |
Wharton | LaD 113G | $195 |
Active |
90038 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 7/13 - 7/14 |
Julie Rivers | 120 | $195 |
Active |
90039 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 7/27 - 7/28 |
Julie Rivers | 120 | $195 |
Active |
90040 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 8/3 - 8/4 |
Julie Rivers | 120 | $195 |
Active |
90041 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 8/10 - 8/22 |
Julie Rivers | 120 | $195 |
Active |
90042 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 8/17 - 8/18 |
Julie Rivers | 120 | $195 |
Active |
90043 | Sat/Sun | 7:00AM
- 4:00PM | 8/24 - 8/25 |
Wharton | LaD 113G | $195 |
Active |
Course Description: This is the course to take to qualify for your motorcycle license test waiver. In this course, we will teach you how to operate a motorcycle, the best protective clothing to wear while riding, defensive driving techniques, and more. Participants will receive hands-on instruction from experienced professionals who have been riding for years. This course is required by the State of Texas in order to obtain a motorcycle operator's license. The class consists of approximately 5-hours of classroom instruction, and 10-hours of riding exercises in a controlled environment to provide a complete 15-hour introduction to motorcycling. Motorcycles and helmets are provided for all participants. There is a maximum of
6 students per class, so be sure to register early! Please note that you will still be required to take the WRITTEN test only at the Texas Department of Public Safety after completing this course. If you are under the age of 18, you will be required by the Texas Department of Public Safety to take the written test AND riding evaluation at their office before receiving your motorcycle endorsement.
Required Textbook: No textbook required.
Concealed Handgun Training
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90031 | Saturday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
6/22/13 | WHA |
LaD 105 | $120 |
Active |
90032 | Saturday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
8/3/13 | WHA |
LaD 105 | $120 |
Active |
Course Description: This course is for anyone interested in the Texas Concealed Handgun License. We feature articles on the Concealed Handgun License, Texas Laws on weapons and the use of deadly force, all sorts of shooting, handguns, long guns, hunting, the Second Amendment to the Constitution, Liberty and Freedom. This course will satisfy state requirements for obtaining a permit to carry concealed hand guns in the State of Texas, which trains men and women self-defense techniques, gun and child safety, and Texas laws regarding use of force and licensing requirements. A written exam and proficiency test that students will have to shoot a qualifying score at the gun range. Guns and ammo will be provided. Please bring eye protection and gun ear muffs for hearing protection. Upon successful completion of both portions of the class, student will receive an endorsement which is required when submitting application for CHL to the State of Texas. Licensing process is the responsibility of the student; the college is offering the endorsement process only. 10 contact hours.
Yoga
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90026 | Tuesdays | 5:00PM - 5:45PM | 6/11 - 7/9 | FBTC |
206 | $30 | Active |
Course Description: With a series of yoga poses, you will stretch and strengthen all the major muscles in the body. Through the practice of integrating breathing with body movements, students experience relief in the release of body and emotional tensions. This class is accessible to students of all levels but can still be physically challenging. We offer this course as midday rejuvenation at the Richmond campus or as a relaxing wind-down session after work at the Sugar Land campus.
About our instructor: Sherry has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and teaching yoga since completing the Bikram yoga certification in 2002. Being interest in a diverse, holistic approach to yoga and health, Sherry has attended a number of seminars from a wide range of known yoga teachers such as Rodney Yee, Todd Norian, Erich Schiffmann and Baron Baptiste. She has also studied Kripalu yoga and is certified to teach prenatal yoga.
Required Materials: large beach towel or yoga mat and comfortable clothing
ZUMBA
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90028 | Mondays |
6:00PM - 7:00PM | 6/10 - 7/15 |
Sugar Land |
Fitness Center | $30 | Active |
90029 | Wednesdays |
6:00PM - 7:00PM | 6/12 - 7/17 |
Sugar Land |
Fitness Center | $30 | Active |
90030 | Saturdays |
9:00AM - 10:00AM | 6/15 - 7/20 |
Sugar Land | Fitness Center | $30 | Active |
Course Description: ZUMBA workout classes fuse Latin dance rhythms with easy to follow dance moves. Participants get fit and experience soaring energy levels while having a blast! There’s no other fitness class like a ZUMBA class. It’s easy to do, effective, totally exhilarating, and great for all skill levels. Come have fun and be sure to register early.
Required Textbook: No textbook required.
Licensure
Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Program
Application for Child Development Associate Training Program
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
TBA | TR | 6:00PM
- 9:00PM | FALL2013 | FBTC |
220 | $750 | Active |
Course Description: This professional training course provides the educational requirements needed to apply for the CDA credentialing process. This is a study of the principles of normal child growth & development from birth to age five. We offer a variety of experiences used to build practical skills in early childhood. The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition mandates that participants must complete 120 hours of formal childcare education in eight subject areas focusing on cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of a child. It is the responsibility of the student to collect the additional 480 hours of professional experience as well as submitting a Direct Assessment Application for testing and certification to the Council of Professional Recognition. This should be done upon completion of the course and the field experience hours and requires a non-refundable fee of $325 paid separately to the council at the time the application is submitted.
144 contact hours.
For more credentialing information, please visit www.cdacouncil.org or contact the Council for Professional Recognition 1-800-424-4310 or 202-265-9090.
Program Entrance Requirements: Completion of a Child Development Associate Training Program Application and Field Advisor Consent Form, High School Diploma or GED, Pre-TASP Reading Test with score of 14 or higher. (To schedule exam, please call the WCJC Testing Department at 979-532-6457). Please contact the CE department for testing waivers if you have already taken another college entrance exam (ACT, SAT, THEA, COMPASS, ASSET). A criminal background check is required before acceptance into the program will be granted.
*Required Textbook: Textbooks are included in cost of the training program.
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Online Courses (ed2go)
- Professional development and personal enrichment
- Hours - 24
- Convenient six-week format
- Interactive learning environment,
- Instructors lead each course
- Certificate of completion awarded with a passing final score
Creating Web Pages (ed2go)
| CRN | Days | Dates | Cost | Status |
80080 | Online |
5/15 - 7/15 | $115 | Active |
Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on the Web.
http://www.ed2go.com/wharton/online_course/web/detail/Creating_Web_Pages.html
Leadership (ed2go)
| CRN | Days | Dates | Cost | Status |
80081 | Online |
5/15 - 7/15 | $115 | Active |
Gain the respect and admiration of others, exert more control over your destiny, and enjoy success in your professional and personal life.
http://www.ed2go.com/wharton/online_course/ldr/detail/Leadership.html
Accounting Fundamentals (ed2go)
| CRN | Days | Dates | Cost | Status |
80082 | Online |
5/15- 7/15 | $115 | Active |
Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.
http://www.ed2go.com/wharton/online_course/fun/detail/Accounting_Fundamentals.html
Public Safety Training
Healthcare Provider CPR
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90019 | Saturday | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
6/1/13 | Wharton |
LaD 115B | $30 | Active |
90021 | Saturday | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
7/20/13 | Sugar Land | BH-252 | $30 | Active |
90023 | Saturday | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
8/3/13 | Wharton |
LaD 115B | $30 | Active |
Course Description: An 8-hour course designed for persons considering a career in the health care profession or wanting the skills to save a life. Students will be trained in the techniques of lifesaving skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. Upon completion, the students will receive a CPR card from the American Heart Association. This is a required course for all students enrolling into the EMT Program. Additional costs- Required pocket mask and textbook available through American Heart Association or online bookstore.
Required Textbook: 90-1038 BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual (includes Pocket Reference Card)
Healthcare CPR Refresher
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
90020 | Saturday | 8:00AM-5:00PM | 6/1/13 |
Wharton | LaD 115B | $20 | Active |
90022 | Saturday | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
7/20/13 | Sugar Land | BH-254 | $20 | Active |
90024 | Saturday | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
8/3/13 | Wharton | LaD 115B | $20 | Active |
Course Description: An 8-hour refresher course designed for those who wish to renew their current Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Students will be trained in the techniques of respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. Upon completion, the student will receive a CPR card from the American Heart Association. This is a required course for all students enrolling in the credit EMT program at WCJC. Additional cost- Required pocket mask and textbook available through American Heart Association or online bookstore.
Required Textbook: 90-1038 BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual (includes Pocket Reference Card)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80012 | Wed/Thurs | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
4/24
- 4/25 | Wharton | LaD-115B | $100 | Active |
Course Description:
This 16-hour skill development course for personnel practicing in critical care
units, emergency departments, and paramedic ambulances. The course will teach
students a system of protocols for management of the patient experiencing
cardiac difficulties. Additional cost- Required textbook available through American Heart Association or online bookstore.
Required Textbook: 90-1014 ACLS Provider Manual, includes ACLS Pocket Reference Card Set
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) - Basic
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80013 | Sat/Sun | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
5/4-5/5 | Wharton | LaD-115B | $85 | Active |
90025 | Sat/Sun | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
7/27-7/28 | Wharton | LaD-115B | $85 | Active |
Course Description: This class teaches theory and skills necessary for the management of trauma emergencies as specified by International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) guidelines. 16 contact hours.
Required Textbook: International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Basic/Advanced textbook 7th Ed.
- ISBN: 10 0-13-281811-6
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) - Advanced
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80014 | Sat/Sun | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
5/4-5/5 | Wharton | LaD-113F | $95 | Active |
Course Description: This recertification course includes lectures on theory and provides skills necessary for the management of trauma emergencies as specified by International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) guidelines. The course is intended to be repeated multiple times in order to maintain certification. 16
contact hours.
Required Textbook: International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Basic/Advanced textbook 7th Ed.
- ISBN: 10 0-13-281811-6
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
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Course Description: The course includes instruction and skill building necessary for the management of pediatric emergencies as specified by the American Heart Association guidelines. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. 16 contact hours.
Fire Academy
Driver/Operator-Pumper
CRN | Days | Dates | Cost | Status |
90033 | F/S/U |
6/8 - 7/21 | $406 | Active |
Course Description:
This course is approved by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and meets the requirements for certification as Driver/Operator - Pumper. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the certification exam from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. ****Note**** Non-Stafford FD students will need to provide a Pumper for their skills training and testing.
Required Textbook: Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2/e ISBN # 0-13-502140-5
Test Preparation
ACT/THEA/Compass
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80028 | Mon/Wed | 6:00PM-8:00PM |
4/15 - 5/1 | Sugar Land |
268 | $129 | Active |
80029 | Tue/Thur | 6:00PM-8:00PM |
4/16 - 5/2 | Wharton |
TBA | $129 | Active |
80030 | Tue/Thur | 6:00PM-8:00PM |
5/7 - 5/23 | FBTC |
TBA | $129 | Active |
Course Description: Are you interested in going to college? This course will provide you the tools to successfully pass the ACT/THEA/COMPASS with guided practice or help improve your score.
Required Materials: pen, pencil and paper
Required Textbook: If you are preparing for the ACT or COMPASS test, you can purchase Barron's ACT Test Prep book (latest edition) from the Sugar Land, Wharton or Richmond bookstore or online. If you are preparing for the THEA test, you can purchase any available preparation book for THEA.
GRE/GMAT
CRN | Days | Times | Dates | Campus | Room | Cost | Status |
80032 | Mon/Wed | 6:00PM-8:00PM |
5/6
- 5/22 | Sugar Land |
268 | $109 | Active |
Course Description: Thinking of applying to graduate school? This course can help you achieve your goal! In this course students will discover powerful strategies for success in the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections of the GRE & GMAT. Students will also learn a variety of useful techniques for tackling the quantitative reasoning sections of the GRE & GMAT tests.
Required Materials: pen, pencil and paper
Required Textbook: Barron's Test Prep book (latest edition) available at the Sugar Land Bookstore or online.
Workshops and Conferences