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To enroll call (540) 863-2899 or email communityed@dslcc.edu.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Instructor, Dorothy Hayslett, accepts the keys to a new day cab road tractor. For details on the CDL program see page 2.

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To enroll call (540) 863-2899 or email communityed@dslcc.edu.

FAST FORWARD Virginia is offsetting the tuition on select workforce training programs at community colleges by two-thirds with the new FAST FORWARD grant. Incentive funds to offset the cost of tuition on certain high-demand credentials programs are now available and these programs are open for enrollment. Eligible participants will pay just one-third the cost of tuition, provided the student completes the program and earns a passing grade. Students needing additional financial assistance for the remaining 1/3 may be eligible to receive additional funds. Call Brooke Shehan at (540) 863-2848 for more information.

Courses eligible for FAST FORWARD are marked with the symbol .

Commercial Driver’s License Program (CDL Class A)

Each CDL Class A course starts with classroom sessions on two successive Saturdays from 8am to 5pm, Room 502, McCarthy Hall, on the DSLCC main campus in Clifton Forge. Following the classroom sessions, students will be prepared to take the DMV written test and obtain their provisional (learner’s) permit, after which, students will schedule 16 hours of one-on-one behind-the-wheel training. After completing behind-the-wheel training, an instructor will accompany the student in our vehicle to the DMV test site to take the road test.

There are no prerequisites, but students should have basic reading comprehension and writing skills. All testing is conducted in English. Funding may be available for Virginia residents through the Workforce Credentials Grant. To enroll for the CDL course call (540) 863-2899 or email communityed@dslcc.edu.

Students must obtain and present proof of a DOT physical prior to any behind-the-wheel training. Tuition does not cover the cost of the physical (approx. $100), or DMV CDL-A license fees.

Start dates: Sep 9 and Nov 18 Tuition: $2,385 (FAST FORWARD funding may reduce tuition to $795)

Call (540) 863-2919 or email dhayslett@dslcc.edu for more information.

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Healthcare Classroom Courses – Fall 2017 Main Campus (Clifton Forge) & JRTC

Certified Nursing Assistant Starts Oct 18

Nurse aides are important members of the health care team. Prospects for employment are very good in most areas and jobs may be found in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. All students are required to submit to a background check and drug screen through CastleBranch prior to attending the clinical sessions.

Covers basic care skills with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communications and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; care planning, safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology, nutrition and patient feeding; ethics, death and dying. Prepares multi-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, long and short term care facilities. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Applies theory through laboratory experience for health care technicians to work in home health, long and short term facilities. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: background check and drug screen.

(5010011/842) 120 classroom and clinical hours Tuition: $2,250 (includes textbooks, background check, drug screen, scrubs, stethoscope, TB test fee, CNA and BLS credentialing exam fees) (WCG funding may reduce tuition to $750) 19 Mon and Wed evening sessions (Oct 18, 2017 – Jan 29, 2018) 5:30pm – 9:30pm, and 6 all-day Saturday sessions (Nov 18, Dec 2 & 9, Jan 9, 13, 20, & 27) 9:00am – 4:00pm, Jackson River Technical Center and Clinical Site) 1 all-day First Aid/CPR session (Oct 21, 2017) 8am-5pm, DSLCC Main Campus, Warren Hall, Rm 422 Phlebotomy Technician Starts Oct 3 This 90-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician exam.

(5010005/809) 90 classroom hours + 40-hour Clinical Externship Tuition: $2,250 (includes textbooks, background check and drug screen) (WCG funding may reduce tuition to $750) Oct 3 – Dec 14, 2017 (Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm - 9:30pm, Room 218 / Saturdays (10/21; 11/11 & 12/02) 9am – 3pm, Room 218) Pharmacy Technician Starts Oct 17

This comprehensive 50-hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. Course content includes pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs,” I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parental nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.

(5010002/810) 50 classroom hours Tuition: $1,200 (textbooks and credentialing exam fee included) Oct 17 – Dec 7, 2017 (Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:30pm, Room 224)

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If you are a dislocated worker, you may qualify for tuition assistance. Call (540) 863-2870 for information.

Introduction to Herbal Healing Immerse yourself in the world of Herbalism with this 6-week course, and come away knowing how to apply the benefits of medicinal herbs into your personal health and wellness plan. Herbalist and Aromatherapist, Chin Velasquez, designed this course for beginners who want to learn about herbs and start using them in their daily lives. Students will learn how to formulate various herbal products, including herbal teas, tinctures (extracts), syrups, oxymels, salves, crèmes, and body oils. Learn to identify many herbs growing in the wild as well as those cultivated in the garden. In-depth discussion of harvest techniques, drying and storing of herbs. The last class session is entitled, “Creating Your Home Kitchen Apothecary.”

6 Tuesday sessions (Oct 10 – Nov 14) Scott Hall Rm 375. 6:00pm-7:30pm (5020001/843) Tuition: $250 + $25 materials fee collected first night of class

Essential Aromatherapy This is a beginner level class introducing the use of essential oils for self & family care and cultivation of a holistic lifestyle. This class will provide participants with basic guidelines and an understanding of essential oils, basic methods of administration, therapeutic actions and how they can assist in healing body, mind and spirit.

• Week 1- Introduction to Aromatherapy – History/development of essential oils: methods of extraction, application, dilution and safety

• Week 2- Therapeutic Uses of Essential Oils • Week 3- Aromatherapy Blending: creating your own custom blends • Week 4- Caring for your Face: An herbal spa facial using your custom aromatherapy creations

4 Tuesday sessions (Nov 28 – Dec 19) Rm 302, 6-7:30pm (5020002/844) Tuition: $200 + $35 materials fee collected first night of class

EMS The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at DSLCC offers a wide variety of continuing education courses during the school year. Many are held on weekends in the EMS classroom and lab in Warren Hall on the DSLCC Clifton Forge campus. For a schedule, please check with EMS program head Jeanette Mann at (540) 863-2832 or email jmann@dslcc.edu. In addition to the EMT course, American Heart Association (AHA) HealthCare Provider (BLS) and Heartsaver First-Aid CPR classes will also be offered, as will various CE courses to meet recertification needs, including the AHA HeartCode skills checkoff.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic.

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• Entry-level job readiness training • No experience required • Registration is first-come, first-served

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 36 classroom/lab hours Instructor: Troy Linkenhoker Tuition: $999* (7010018/845)

36 hours of instruction and hands-on lab training on 1 welding position (1G Flat Groove). Objective will be to earn Limited Thickness GMAW D1.1 AWS qualification on limited thickness (3/8”) flat plate. Includes all instructional materials and qualification testing. Nine (9) four-hour sessions starting Oct 5 through Dec 7 Thursday evenings 6-10pm

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 60 classroom/lab hours Instructor: Chris Zalewski Tuition: $1602* (7010019/846)

60 hours of instruction and hands-on lab training for 2 welding Positions (Vertical and Overhead). Objective will be to earn Limited Thickness SMAW D1.1 AWS qualification on limited thickness (3/8”) flat plate. Includes all instructional materials and qualification tests.

Fifteen (15) four-hour sessions starting Oct 2 through Nov 20 Monday and Wednesday evenings 6-10pm

* Eligible for FAST FORWARD funding, which may cover 2/3 the full tuition amount and in certain cases covers 90% of the remaining 1/3 tuition. See FAST FORWARD on Page 2 for more information.

Classes and labs will be held at:

Botetourt Technical Education Center (BTEC) 253 Poor Farm Road Fincastle, VA 24090

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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone) Qualification Course

This is a 1-day ground school course designed to prepare enrollees to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) aircraft within the airspace of the United States and its territories in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 107. Success in this Course will prepare graduates to sit for the FAA CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Airmen Certificate test, and to safely and legally operate sUAS vehicles under 55 lbs. weight.

Main campus, Clifton Forge. Tuition: $240 Saturdays 9am – 12pm 3 class dates available: Sep 30 (7010012/812), Oct 21 (7010012/813), and Nov 18 (7010012/814).

Flight Training on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) This 1-day hands-on course is designed to qualify enrollees for pre-flight and flight operation of a sUAS aircraft (drone). Enrollment relies upon successful completion of Qualification Course but does not require possession of a valid sUAS license from the FAA. The instructor shall furnish the drone and the student will log two hours of actual flight preparation and flight time performing tasks typical of commercial drone operations. Skills taught will include mission definition, preparation for flight, weight and balance, mission execution, basic and advanced flight maneuvers and more.

Main campus, Clifton Forge. Tuition: $160 Saturdays 1pm – 3pm 3 class dates available: Sep 30 (7010015/815), Oct 21 (7010015/816), and Nov 18 (7010015/817).

EPA 608 Designed for Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration technicians. Participants will attend a 4-hour class and then take the EPA 608 certification exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, participants will be certified as Universal Technicians. Class size is limited to 12. Please ask for the EPA Certification Exam Prep Manual when registering.

For more information about the class, contact Instructor Daryl Burkholder at (540) 747-5293 or email darylburkho@ntelos.net. • Fri Oct 27, 9am – 2pm • McCarthy Hall Rm 509 • Tuition: $160 • #7010013/811

To register, call (540) 863-2899.

Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a nationally recognized

career credential that can help both job seekers and employers. Individuals may earn the CRC by taking the three Core WorkKeys Assessments: Applied mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for information.

The assessments measure “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success and questions are based on everyday situations found in the working environment. Individuals who earn a CRC will be awarded a Bronze, Silver or Gold level based upon their scores. The three CRC levels correspond to job listing on the O*NET (Occupational Information Network). The cost of all three assessments is $51. Test-takers should allow 3 hours to complete all three assessments.

The CRC will be given on the DSLCC Clifton Forge campus Room 509, McCarthy Hall. To register and pay for the assessment, please contact Robin Jennings at (540) 863-2899. Employers interested in learning more about the CRC should contact Gary Keener, Vice-President of Workforce Solutions and Community Education, at (540) 863-2800 or email gkeener@dslcc.edu. Dates: Sep 18 & 23, Oct 14, Nov 4 and Dec 7.

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Microsoft Computer Classes Classes for beginners and advanced students. Computer classes are taught by Ed Mays in two locations: the DSLCC Rockbridge Regional Center, 35 Vista Links Drive, Buena Vista, and on the Clifton Forge campus. Students may order textbooks from the

DSLCC Bookstore by calling (540) 862-4322. Students must bring a flash drive to each class.

Windows 10 Workshop - $35.00 Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system is designed to integrate with Microsoft Office 2016 and other Microsoft applications. Students will work with tile apps as well as desktop applications, create files and folders, and learn to use other functions that will enable them to make the most of Microsoft’s newest operating system. No textbook required. (1 session, 6-8pm) • Tue Sep 19, Room 504, McCarthy Hall, DSLCC Clifton Forge. (2020001/818) • Wed Sep 20, Room 910, DSLCC Rockbridge Center, Buena Vista. (2020001/819) Computers for the Absolute Beginner - $65.00 If you have never turned on a computer or are intimidated by them, this course will get you started! (3 sessions, 6 – 8:30pm) Textbook: Welcome to Computer Basics: Windows 10 and Office Online • Tue Sep 26 – Oct 10, Room 504, McCarthy Hall, DSLCC Clifton Forge. (9000001/820) • Wed Sep 27 – Oct 11, Room 910, DSLCC Rockbridge Center, Buena Vista. (9000001/821) Introduction to Computers I - $65.00 A continuation of the beginner course or for anyone with some computer experience. Keyboarding skills are helpful. (3 sessions, 6 – 8:30pm) Textbook: Welcome to Microsoft Office 2016 • Tue, Oct 17 – Oct 31, Room 504, McCarthy Hall, DSLCC Clifton Forge. (9000005/822) • Wed, Oct 18 – Nov 1, Room 910, DSLCC Rockbridge Center, Buena Vista. (9000005/823)

Excel Workshop for Beginners - $35.00 A basic introduction to Excel 2016 for those intimidated by Excel. This course prepares students for other computer courses that go into detail concerning Excel’s many exciting features. Textbook: none required (1 session, 6 – 9pm) • Tue, Nov 7, Room 504, McCarthy Hall, DSLCC Clifton Forge. (9000002/824) •Wed, Nov 8, Room 910, DSLCC Rockbridge Center, Buena Vista. (9000002/825) Introduction to Computers II - $65.00 A continuation of the Intro I courses, or for anyone who wishes to learn the basics of Excel & PowerPoint 2016. (3 sessions, 6 – 8:30pm) Textbook: Same book is used for Intro I and II. • Tue, Nov 14 – Nov 28, Room 504, McCarthy Hall, DSLCC Clifton Forge. (9000006/826) • Wed, Nov 15 – Nov 29, Room 910, DSLCC Rockbridge Center, Buena Vista. (9000006/827) Excel 2016, Level 1 - $85.00 Learn to design worksheets, work with formulas and functions, and create charts. Students should have prior computer knowledge as well as basic knowledge of Excel or be familiar with working with spreadsheets, or have completed the Intro to Computers II course. (3 sessions, 6 – 9pm) Textbook: Excel 2016, Level 1 •Tue, Dec 5 – Dec 19, Room 504, McCarthy Hall, DSLCC Clifton Forge. (9000003/828) • Wed, Dec 6 – Dec 20, Room 910, DSLCC Rockbridge Center, Buena Vista. (9000003/829)

Understanding Computer Viruses - $35 This class explains the threat of computer viruses and other malware, why they are created, how

they spread, what they do, and what you can do to defend yourself from them. Learn practical techniques to protect against theft of your identity and sensitive personal information. There will also be a lively discussion about some of the new ethical challenges posed by the Internet and the Information Age.

Includes lecture with class participation, followed by a lab in which students will use computers to complete a worksheet followed by discussion. Learn about valuable Web resources and practice doing Internet research. Each student will receive a flash drive pre-loaded with useful resource materials (included in tuition) – Instructor: Billy Ould

• Mon Oct 9, 6-8pm, Rm. 504, McCarthy Hall, Main Campus in Clifton Forge - #2030001/830 • Thu Oct 12, 6-8pm, Rm. 907, Rockbridge Center in Buena Vista - #2030001/831

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iPhone Photo Magic (2 sessions) 2120005/832 “The best camera to have is the one you’ve got with you!” And for most of us that camera will be the one in your cell phone. But first you’ve got to understand what your phone can really do . . . and then how to make it do more! Learn the 7 best tips and tricks to get to your phone’s camera, how to focus and adjust exposure and how to lock your exposure and focus for fast moving subjects. Learn the other “modes" your camera phone provides: Video, SloMo, MultiShot, Live, Time Lapse, Square and Panorama. The class is designed around the iPhone 7, but much pertains to Android cameras too. Just bring your phone (and your wired earbuds if you have an iPhone) and get ready to take your phone photography to the next level. • Wednesdays, Sep. 13 – Sep 20, 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Room 907, Rockbridge Center, $50

Beginning Digital Photography (4 sessions) 2120002/833 This course will familiarize students with the features and capabilities of modern digital cameras, including hands-on explanations of lenses, shutter speeds, apertures, and ISO settings and how each can affect the final image. By the end of the course, the student should have a good understanding of how to use their camera controls for best results (especially for exposure) and how composition plays a critical part in art and photography. • Thursdays, Sep. 14 – Oct 5, 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Room 907, Rockbridge Center, $90

Adobe Lightroom Orientation - Free (1-session) 2120001/835 This is a free one-night introduction to Adobe Lightroom to show what Lightroom is used to accomplish, demonstration of how it is used and why it is the premier photographic digital production tool in the world. • Thursday, Oct 12, 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Room 907, Rockbridge Center (no charge)

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom (4 sessions) 2120001/834 Adobe Lightroom is an organizational tool with significant editing and output capabilities. It has become the industry standard for serious photographers from around the world. Students will learn how to import, organize, rate and tag images, and then output them in a variety of ways: print, slideshow, books, and web galleries. Upon completion, students should understand how to import their images into Lightroom; how to edit, refine, or get creative using Lightroom tools; and how to output images from Lightroom to a variety of destinations.

Students will need to bring their own laptop computers and have Lightroom loaded. A 30-day FREE TRIAL of Adobe Lightroom can be downloaded from the Adobe website at: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html Click the FREE TRIAL link at the upper right corner of the page to get started. At the end of the class you may continue to subscribe or choose to buy the software. Or you may simply delete it from your computer. None of your images or files will be affected if the software is removed or de-activated.

• Thursdays, Oct 19 – Nov 9, 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Room 907, Rockbridge Center, $180

Beginning Photo Editing (5 sessions) 2120003/836 This course will familiarize students with image editing and refinement techniques using Adobe Photoshop Elements. By the end of this course, students should understand how the camera captures a digital image, how that image is processed in-camera, how to output the image to a computer for further refinement and processing, and the various methods for processing using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Output and sharing options will also be covered, including output to print, slideshow, books, and email. • Thursdays, Nov 16 – Dec 21 (Nov 23 off), 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Room 907, Rockbridge Center, $90

Intermediate Image Editing (4 sessions) 2120004/ This course provides students an in depth look at the tools needed to create realistic photo compositions, how to restore damaged or faded photos, and how to colorize a black & white photo. In addition to understanding and using Layers, masks, & modes, students will also learn to use the various methods of selecting elements from one image and introducing them into another. In order to be successful in this class, students should have a good working knowledge of basic Photoshop functions including opening, closing, and saving a file. Completion of the “Beginning Photo Editing” course is strongly recommended. • Thursdays, Jan 11 - Feb 1, 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Room 905, Rockbridge Center, $90

Master the art of photography with Chuck Almarez, co-owner and operator of “Fire and Light Gallery” in Clifton Forge. He is a graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography, and holds a Master's degree in Digital Photography from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Chuck has owned and operated KidPix Photography in the Alleghany Highlands since 1996. He is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop and Lightroom. You may contact him at fireandlight@ntelos.net. All classes will employ the use of Adobe Photoshop Elements.

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Drum your way to health and fitness! You’ll have so much fun you won’t

realize you’ve worked out until the next morning. Pound is the coolest, noise-making way to fool yourself into shape by tapping into your inner

rock star. Pound combines drumming with pilates, using Ripstix.(TM)

Upcoming classes will be in the DSLCC Gym.

Mondays and Wednesdays 6-7pm – Sep. 25 through Dec. 18

Any 6 sessions $60 (5030003/847)

All 24 sessions $200 (5030003/848)

Wear loose workout clothing and fitness shoes. Bare feet OK too!

For details, call Doug Jones at (540) 863-2870.

It’s easy to enroll online for the POUND class!

• Go to: https://dslcc.augusoft.net • In the “search for a class” box, enter “POUND” and click GO> • Select Pound >> • Select the 6-session or 24-session class and click ADD TO CART. • At the next screen you’ll need to either Sign In or Create New Profile*. • If you already have a noncredit DSLCC Student Profile*, click Sign In. If you don’t have a profile yet, click

Create New Profile, and then sign in. • Click on the CHECKOUT shopping cart icon and follow the prompts.

* This is different from and in addition to your DSLCC credit programs student profile.

To enroll call (540) 863-2899 or email communityed@dslcc.edu.

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FREE Employability Workshops Job Application Process and Success

Tell your story in a resume! Create an efficient, professional, eye-catching, successful resume and cover letter. Samples will be used to critique for positives and negatives. The application process and job searching techniques will also be covered. • Main Campus: Wed, Oct 18, 6-7:30pm Rm 513

#1030007/837 • Rockbridge Center: Wed Nov 1, 6-7:30pm Rm 908

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Networking, Interviewing and Winning! Networking and Interviewing How to prepare for an interview, with suggestions and tips including questions to ask prospective employers (which ones to ask and which to avoid). Perfect your elevator speech and learn how to best answer the hard questions. How to use nonverbal communication Participants should wear interview attire for critique.

• Rockbridge Center: November 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. (#1030007/840) • Main campus: October 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. (#1030007/8391)

Free workshops! Limited seating available. Please RSVP to Marsha Keyser. Email: mkeyser@dslcc.edu Phone: 540-863-2800 ext: 3551

DSLCC Online Course Offerings DSLCC offers a wide variety of online non-credit courses. They are user-friendly and convenient,

and provide training for a career as well as personal enrichment. Ed2go

6-week courses start every month: legal matters, foreign languages, personal development, teaching, technology

HealthEd Today Health care courses -- pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, medical assistant, among others. Many include externships

See all of these and more on the DSLCC web site at www.dslcc.edu. Register and pay online!