Career and Certification Training - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Spring classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Spring CRN numbers begin with 4, (e.g., CRN 42081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not  put two terms on the same registration form! e.g: Spring and Summer. 

Administrative Assistant

Bartending Certification

Basset Training

CPR

Food Service

Medical Office Technology

Paralegal Studies

Personal Trainer Certification

Veterinary Assistant

Administrative Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT                     Fee: $114
FUNDAMENTALS (ONLINE)    In-district seniors: $75
Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. You’ll become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a high productivity machine. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
BUB A42-300, 1/18-3/9 -  CRN 40373
BUB A42-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 40374
BUB A42-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40375
BUB A42-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 40376

EXPLORE A CAREER AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE             Fee: $114
MEDICAL ASSISTANT  (ONLINE)                In-district seniors: $75
Interested in a career in the medical field that provides job security and room for advancement? Consider becoming an Administrative Medical Assistant (AMA). Explore what the job entails—from making appointments and handling the front desk, to creating medical charts and verifying patients’ insurance—and learn the basics of diagnostic and procedural coding, and insurance billing. This class will help you determine which aspect of medical information management suits you best, and set you on the path to a rewarding career.
MED A51-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 41360
MED A51-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 41364
MED A51-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 41365
MED A51-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 41366

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Bartending Certification

BARTENDING CERTIFICATION            Fee: $525
The focus of this program is to provide students with as much hands-on training as possible. Course curriculum provides a thorough understanding of all duties, skills, responsibilities and obligations associated with bartending in the public or private sector. Students (ages 21 and over) who successfully score 80 percent or better on both written and practical exams will receive a certificate verifying their eligibility for employment as bartenders. Graduates also may qualify for job placements. Classes are held at ABC Bartending School,1699 Wall St., Mt. Prospect. No senior discount.
BAR T01-01, ABC, Mon.-Thu., 2/6-2/21, 6-10 pm - CRN 40587
BAR T01-02, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 2/6-2/10, 9 am-5 pm - CRN 40588
BAR T01-03, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 2/6-2/17, 9 am-1 pm - CRN 40589
BAR T01-04, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 2/6-2/17, 1-5 pm - CRN 40590
BAR T01-05, ABC, Mon.-Thu., 3/12-3/27, 6-10 pm - CRN 40591
BAR T01-06, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 3/12-3/16, 9 am-5 pm - CRN 40592
BAR T01-07, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 3/12-3/23, 9 am-1 pm - CRN 40593
BAR T01-08, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 3/12-3/23, 1-5 pm - CRN 40594
BAR T01-09, ABC, Mon.-Thu., 4/16-5/1, 6-10 pm - CRN 40595
BAR T01-10, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 4/16-4/20, 9 am-5 pm - CRN 40596
BAR T01-11, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 4/16-4/27, 9 am-1 pm - CRN 40597
BAR T01-12, ABC, Mon.-Fri., 4/16-4/27, 1-5 pm - CRN 40598

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Basset Training

BASSET TRAINING                                 Fee: $50
BASSET stands for Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training. This program meets the State of Illinois requirements to satisfy municipal codes for employment or liquor license procurement. The curriculum covers the physical properties of alcohol; customer prevention and intervention techniques; state statutes and local ordinances; DUI laws; proper identification techniques; police and paramedic recommendations; dram shop laws; civil and criminal liabilities; alcoholism; and victim rights. This training is being provided through Advance Design Concepts, Inc., an Illinois-licensed BASSET provider. All training materials are included in fee. Training location: Holiday Inn, 3405 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. No senior discount.
BAS S01-01, 1 Sun., 1/29, 11 am-6 pm - CRN 40583
BAS S01-02, 1 Sun., 2/26, 11 am-6 pm -  CRN 40584
BAS S01-03, 1 Sun., 3/25, 11 am-6 pm -  CRN 40585
BAS S01-04, 1 Sun., 4/29, 11 am-6 pm -  CRN 40586

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CPR

CPR RESCUE                 Fee: $35
This course covers adult, child and infant CPR, along with mouth-to-mouth, the Heimlich maneuver and two-person CPR. OSHA, DCFS and JCAHO compliant. American Heart Association recognition (AHA card) available for additional $3. Wear clothing suitable for kneeling on the floor and bring a pen or pencil. Disposable mannequin practice shields included for safety. (CPR handbook is $3, payable in class) No senior discount.
HEA E05-01, OC/DP, 1 Sat., 3/24, 9 am-12 pm, Sanders - CRN 40675

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Food Service

 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION SUPERVISION        Fee: $197
Illinois code requires that all food service operators be under the operational supervision of a certified food service sanitation manager. This course prepares you and your employees for the certification examination required by the Illinois Department of Public Health, which is given at the final session. It is recommended that students have a 10th grade reading and comprehension level. Cost of manual (approx. $70) is included in the course fee. Student is responsible for the $35 state certificate fee. (Your State of Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certificate can be applied toward the Chicago Board of Health Sanitation Certificate. Students must complete the curriculum and pass the certification exam. Ask your instructor for more details.)
BUS A50-01, NILES N, 7 Wed., 2/1, 6-9:30 pm, Kulczycky - CRN 40264

FOOD SAFETY REFRESHER COURSE           Fee: $90
This class satisfies the Illinois Department of Public Health’s required five hours of continuing food safety education for renewal of the Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate. You must bring your old certificate to class. Note: This class does not recertify the Chicago Board of Health Sanitation Certificate.
BUS R99-01, OC/SK, 1 Sat., 2/4, 9 am-3 pm, Kirschner - CRN 40181
BUS R99-03, OC/SK, 1 Sat., 4/21, 9 am-3 pm, Kulczycky - CRN 40282

FOOD PRODUCTION    Fee: $150
Food service managers must have a fundamental knowledge of cooking, food production, and product quality. This hands-on class covers basic cooking techniques; effective food production (including banquets and buffets); and secondary usage of leftovers. No senior discount.
FST A06-01, OC/SK, 5 Wed, 1/25, 6-9 pm    CRN 41641

CONTROLLING FOOD SERVICE COSTS    Fee: $150
The ability to manage costs is integral to the financial health and future of any food service operation. We’ll focus on how food prices affect profitability and learn best practices from industry professionals. Students will observe cost controls relative to standardized recipes, selling price, vendor analysis, food production, and the receipt and storage of product. No senior discount.
FST A07-01, OC/SK, 5 Wed, 3/7, 6-9 pm    CRN 41642

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Medical Office Technology

EXPLORE A CAREER IN MEDICAL                  Fee: $114
TRANSCRIPTION (ONLINE)     In-district seniors: $75
Refresh your grammar and explore a lucrative career of medical transcriptionist at the same time! Develop active listening skills, learn the basic principles of writing, and understand what other skills and aptitudes will help you succeed as a medical transcriptionist. Learn how to transcribe the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Note: This is a career exploration course, and it does not lead to any type of professional certification or a degree. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
MED A50-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 41353
MED A50-301, 2/15-4/6 -  CRN 41354
MED A50-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 41356
MED A50-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 41357

EXPLORE A CAREER IN MEDICAL                  Fee: $114
CODING (ONLINE)                     In-district seniors: $75
Take the first step toward a lucrative career as a medical coder! Learn how to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure. Find out how medical coding works in the real world, and learn the different types of codes you’ll need to describe every aspect of a patient’s visit and report that information to an insurance company. From there, you’ll be ready to begin putting it all into practice. By the end of this course, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a medical coder. Required Books: CPT Manual, Professional Edition 2007-2010; ICD-9 Manual any Edition 2007-2011). Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
MED A10-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 41346
MED A10-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 41348
MED A10-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 41350
MED A10-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 41351

EXPLORE A CAREER AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE             Fee: $114
MEDICAL ASSISTANT  (ONLINE)               In-district seniors: $75
Interested in a career in the medical field that provides job security and room for advancement? Consider becoming an Administrative Medical Assistant (AMA). Explore what the job entails—from making appointments and handling the front desk, to creating medical charts and verifying patients’ insurance—and learn the basics of diagnostic and procedural coding, and insurance billing. This class will help you determine which aspect of medical information management suits you best, and set you on the path to a rewarding career.
MED A51-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 41360
MED A51-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 41364
MED A51-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 41365
MED A51-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 41366

EXPLORE A CAREER AS A PHARMACY            Fee: $114
TECHNICIAN (ONLINE)                In-district seniors: $75
Pharmacy technicians are in high demand. Explore this exciting career opportunity by learning key pharmaceutical terms, studying the common categories of drugs and how they work, becoming familiar with the laws that govern pharmacy dispensing, and reviewing the steps to become a certified pharmacy technician. Note: This course provides an introduction to the field but is not sufficient to sit for the national certification exam. To become a certified pharmacy technician, enroll in Oakton’s Pharmacy Technician Certificate program. Call 847.635.1889 for information.
MED A52-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 41367
MED A52-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 41368
MED A52-302, 3/21-5/11-  CRN 41369
MED A52-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 41370

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: A WORD                    Fee: $114
ASSOCIATION APPROACH           In-district seniors: $75
(ONLINE)
Prepare for a career in the health services industry by learning medical terminology in a memorable and enjoyable fashion. No medical background is necessary. Word association is used as a learning tool with unusual and interesting information provided for each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as you learn to interpret medical notes. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
MED E01-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 41371
MED E01-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 41372
MED E01-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 41373
MED E01-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 41375

New!
MEDICAL MATH                                    Fee: $114
(ONLINE)                       In-district seniors: $75
Ideal for students in any medical field seeking to enhance their on-the-job math skills. Packed with hands-on-activities and real life examples, this course will make it easy to calculate medication dosages and use scientific formulas.
MED A53-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 41355
MED A53-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 41358
MED A53-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 41361
MED A53-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 41362

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Paralegal Studies

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken as noncredit or credit classes. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Merilee Waters at 847-376-7809 or mwaters@oakton.edu.
 
INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES*    Fee: $273
Course covers the functions of law courts and lawyers in modern society the origin, training and role of the paralegal professional responsibilities of the lawyer fields and specializations within the practice of law and legal research and writing based upon a review of the sources and works of law. Required: College level English competency.
PAR A01-C01, OC/SK, 16 Tue., 1/17, 6-8:50 pm - CRN 40888
PAR A01-C02, OC/SK, 16 Thu., 1/19, 6-8:50 pm -  CRN 40889

 LITIGATION*    Fee: $273
Course covers the role of the paralegal in litigation. Content includes an analysis of civil procedure and instruction in preparation of documents used in lawsuits, covering pre- and post-trial matters, evidentiary problems, and assistance during trials. Prerequisite: College level English competency and successful completion of PARA01 or consent of program coordinator.
PAR A13-C02, OC/SK, 8 Mon/Wed., 3/19, 6:30-9:20 pm - CRN 40893

EXPLORE A CAREER AS A PARALEGAL        Fee: $114
(ONLINE)                                      In-district seniors: $75
Legal Terminology, Process, Ethics, Tort and Contract Law. The course provides an overview of the American judicial system focusing on the origins of American law and the litigation process. Requirement: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
BUB A45-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 40377
BUB A45-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 40378
BUB A45-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40379
BUB A45-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 40380

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Personal Trainer Certification

PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION                    Fee: $679
Get the instruction you need to become a Certified Personal Trainer. This nationally recognized program combines lecture with practical skill development, and is offered in collaboration with the well-known World Instructor Training Schools. Topics include anatomy, exercise physiology, injuries, and health screening. The certification exam (held on the sixth week) is included in the price. Textbook (approx. $80) required. Students must read Chapters 1, 3, 5, and 6 prior to first class. This book is not available at the bookstore—it can be purchased from World Instructor Training Schools. Call 888-330-9487 to order or visit www.witseducation.com. The book is also available at Amazon.com. Proof of current CPR/AED certification is required before the Personal Trainer Certificate can be issued. Oakton offers CPR classes that will fulfill this requirement. Also required is a 30-hour internship with a local health club. No refund after course begins. No senior discount.
PED C03-01, OC/DP, 9 Sun., 2/5, 9 am-2 pm - CRN 40674

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Veterinary Assistant

BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANT          Fee: $114
(ONLINE)                                    In-district seniors: $75
The instructor is a practicing veterinarian who will share information on pet nutrition, vaccinations, works, fleas, first aid, euthanasia, and alternative medicine. Learn what it takes to run such an operation as a small business. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
BUB A60-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 40513
BUB A60-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 40514
BUB A60-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40515
BUB A60-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 40516

BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANT II:                    Fee: $114
CANINE REPRODUCTION (ONLINE)    In-district seniors: $75
Understand canine reproduction and how to manage the entire dog breeding cycle, from assessing parent health to puppy care. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
BUB A61-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 40517
BUB A61-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 40518
BUB A61-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40520
BUB A61-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 40521

BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANT III:                   Fee: $114
PRACTICAL SKILLS (ONLINE)                In-district seniors: $75
Gain essential practical skills you need to become a valuable veterinary assistant. Restraint and examination techniques are covered along with how to collect and interpret blood and urine samples; assist in surgery; perform basic hygiene; take radiographs; and administer medications and vaccinations. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
BUB A62-300, 1/18-3/9 - CRN 40510
BUB A62-301, 2/15-4/6 - CRN 40522
BUB A62-302, 3/21-5/11 - CRN 40523
BUB A62-303, 4/18-6/8 - CRN 40525

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