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Center for Workforce Development

Center for Workforce Development

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Upcoming Courses

Click on the course name to see information and dates that the course is available. Once you choose one, click on the enrollment link.

Refund Policy: Failure to cancel enrollment 48 hours prior to the class start date could result in a non-refundable charge to the student.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY CLASS.

Tuition Waiver Policy: Tuition waivers may be applied as according to board policy.

None currently available.

*hidden* Basic Dysrhythmia – 6CNE 121CLOSED
Sec. 01 – SP23
Tuesdays: February 14, 21, 28, 2023 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

*hidden* Dianne Gaertner
Location: DuQuoin Extension Center, Room 12
Cost: $242.50
Book: ECG Workout: Exercises in Arrhythmia Interpretation 8th Ed. by Jane Huff, (2023) 
ISBN-13: 978-1-975174-54-5
ISBN-10: 1-975174-54-2

*hidden* The students also need to bring ECG calipers to class.

*hidden* The class starts promptly at 8:00am (CST). Students who are late will not be allowed to attend this class. Allow adequate time for travel and finding the class location. Students must attend all three dates.

*hidden* Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum of 6 students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once 6 students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received at least 48 hours before the class date.

None currently available.

None currently available.

*hidden* BLS Provider Training – 6CNE 420CANCELLED
Sec. 03 – FL23
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

*hidden* Dianne Gaertner
Room: H128
Cost: $90.00

*hidden* ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

*hidden* Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” sends a seat request to the Workforce & Community Ed. staff. Students will be registered and notified when payment is due. At least six students must be registered and paid three business days prior to the class date, or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment all remaining paid students will receive a refund. Cancellations must be received three business days prior to the class date. If a registered and paid student does not attend and does not cancel within the three business days allotted, no refund will be issued.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED – 6CNE 600CANCELLED
Sec. 04 – SP24
February 21, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dianne Gaertner
Room: WF 111

ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” sends a seat request to the Workforce & Community Ed. staff. The business will be notified when students are registered and payment is due. At least six students must be registered and paid three business days prior to the class date, or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment all remaining paid students will receive a refund.


Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED – 6CNE 600CANCELLED
Sec. 05 – SP24
March 6, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dianne Gaertner
Room: WF 111

ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” sends a seat request to the Workforce & Community Ed. staff. The business will be notified when students are registered and payment is due. At least six students must be registered and paid three business days prior to the class date, or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment all remaining paid students will receive a refund.


Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED – 6CNE 600
Sec. 06 – SP24
March 20, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dianne Gaertner
Room: WF 111

ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” sends a seat request to the Workforce & Community Ed. staff. The business will be notified when students are registered and payment is due. At least six students must be registered and paid three business days prior to the class date, or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment all remaining paid students will receive a refund.


Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED – 6CNE 600
Sec. 07 – SP24
April 10, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dianne Gaertner
Room: WF 111

ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” sends a seat request to the Workforce & Community Ed. staff. The business will be notified when students are registered and payment is due. At least six students must be registered and paid three business days prior to the class date, or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment all remaining paid students will receive a refund.


Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED – 6CNE 600
Sec. 08 – SP24
April 24, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dianne Gaertner
Room: WF 111

ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” sends a seat request to the Workforce & Community Ed. staff. The business will be notified when students are registered and payment is due. At least six students must be registered and paid three business days prior to the class date, or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment all remaining paid students will receive a refund.


Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED – 6CNE 600
Sec. 09 – SP24
May 8, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dianne Gaertner
Room: WF 111

ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” sends a seat request to the Workforce & Community Ed. staff. The business will be notified when students are registered and payment is due. At least six students must be registered and paid three business days prior to the class date, or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment all remaining paid students will receive a refund.

None currently available.

*hidden* Heartsaver Peds First Aid/CPR – 6CNE 615 CLOSED
Sec. 02 – FL23
Saturday, September 9, 2023 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

*hidden* Dianne Gaertner
Room: 132

*hidden* ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

None currently available.

*hidden* Certified RV Technician I Training – 6REC 300CANCELLED
Sec. 02 – SP23
Monday-Friday, March 13-17, 2023
 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

*hidden* William Ellis
Room H123
Cost: $435.00

*hidden* Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum number of students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once the minimum number of students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received before the class date.

If you need special accommodations or would like to take the test in a different language please let us know at least two weeks before the class meets.

It is mandatory to bring a photo ID (to take the exam) and a pencil.

Food Protection Manager – 6TRT 152CLOSED
Sec. 02 – SP24
Saturday, February 24, 2024
| 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Tim Hostert
Room H127/H125
Cost: $115.00 price includes exam

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum number of students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once the minimum number of students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received before the class date.


Food Protection Manager – 6TRT 152
Sec. 03 – SP24
Saturday, March 23, 2024
| 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Tim Hostert
Room H127/H125
Cost: $115.00 price includes exam

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum number of students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once the minimum number of students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received before the class date.


Food Protection Manager – 6TRT 152
Sec. 04 – SP24
Saturday, April 27, 2024
| 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Tim Hostert
Room H127/H125
Cost: $115.00 price includes exam

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum number of students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once the minimum number of students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received before the class date.

None currently available.

*hidden* Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED – 6CNE 600 CANCELLED
Sec. 09 – FL23
Monday, October 30, 2023 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

*hidden* Brian Tripp
Room: H127
Cost: $100.00

*hidden* ALL STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER.
NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS. Please allow adequate travel time.

*hidden* Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” sends a seat request to the Workforce & Community Ed. staff. Students will be registered and notified when payment is due. At least six students must be registered and paid three business days prior to the class date, or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment all remaining paid students will receive a refund. Cancellations must also be received three business days prior to the class date. If a registered and paid student does not attend and does not cancel within the three business days allotted, no refund will be issued.

Struggling to get your employee exposed to OSHA standards? Do you find it difficult to allow your workers two days away from the job to attend the OSHA 10-hour course? John A. Logan has a solution that will minimize the time necessary to educate your workers on OSHA’s standards and help them see the value in working safely.

This one-day course will cover topics such as:

  • Walking & Working Surfaces
  • Fall Protection
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Electrical Safety
  • Ergonomics
  • Hazard Communications
  • Emergency Action Plans
  • Material Handling
  • Machine Guarding
  • Bloodborne Pathogens

Courses will be held at John A. Logan College’s main campus and Extension Centers. Course is FREE! Pre-registration is required.

Industry Safety Course Flyer

Click here for dates and to enroll in Industrial Safety

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum of 6 students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once 6 students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received at least 48 hours before the class date.

IV Therapy – 6CNE 192
Sec. 01 – SP24
Friday, April 5, 12 & 19, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dianne Gaertner
Room: H126
Cost: $275

The class starts promptly at 8:00am (CST). Students who are late will not be allowed to attend this class. Allow adequate time for travel and finding the class location.  The IV Therapy book is required and can be bought from the JALC online bookstore from this link https://jalc.ecampus.com/.

MUST BE PRE REGISTERED FOR THE CLASS. LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE EACH CLASS.

None currently available.

ENROLLMENT CLOSED

Program Description

Entry-Level, Clinical Practice, 2-4 Months

The need for Pharmacy Technicians continues to grow with demand expected to increase substantially through 2024. Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population. Approximately 400,000 technicians will be employed by the year 2024 to meet our nation’s growing healthcare demands.

This comprehensive course will prepare learners to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining generic and brand names drugs and much, much more. This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam.

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Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Define the difference between retail and hospital pharmacy settings
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct in all duties performed
  • Explain the laws that govern pharmacy, whether federal or state mandated
  • Interpret physician orders and prescriptions
  • Prepare and explain the administration of medications
  • Define medical and pharmaceutical terms and common abbreviations
  • Explain the pharmacology of medications in relation to the anatomy affected
  • Perform pharmaceutical calculations
  • Communicate effectively with patients and medical professionals
  • Recognize the importance of confidentiality of all patient information
  • Process insurance billing and/or collect payments
  • Control inventory
  • Discuss important milestones and leaders in the history of pharmacy practice
  • Identify the requirements, behaviors, characteristics, and career options for the pharmacy technician
  • Describe how advances in technology and research impacts pharmacy practice
  • Describe the commonly used drug reference resources including the major reason for use and the organization
  • Describe the drugs in the current Top 200 Drug List including brand and generic name, drug classification, and uses

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Price: $1,099.00

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Program Details

  • Instructor-Facilitated Options
  • Video Lesson Presentations
  • Mobile-Ready
  • National Certification Opportunity
  • All Textbooks & Materials
  • 24/7 Learner Support
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Clinical Externship Opportunity

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum number of students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once the minimum number of students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received before the class date.

NO WALK IN OR LATE STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CLASS

Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum of 6 students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once 6 students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received at least 48 hours before the class date.

Phlebotomy Skills – 6CNE 137
Sec. 01 – SP24

Thursday, March 14, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dianne Gaertner
Room: H126
Cost: $125.00

The class starts promptly at 8:00am (CST). Students who are late will not be allowed to attend this class. Allow adequate time for travel and finding the class location.

None currently available.

*hidden* Water Works Operation (Basic) – 6DRV 086ACANCELLED
Basic Class C and D Course
Sec. 01 – SP23
Thursday, February 9-April 27, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

*hidden* Chris Johnston
Room H126
Cost $435.00

*hidden* Disclaimer: “Enroll Now” does not guarantee enrollment in this class. A minimum number of students is needed for a class to take place, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Once the minimum number of students have “reserved” a spot, our office will contact students for payment instructions. At that time, students will be given a date of when payment is due. If payment is not received by the due date, the student’s reservation will be cancelled, and our office will move onto the next student. Payment must be received before the class date.