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Accounting 1/2 ongoing

This online ed2go course covers the basic accounting concepts and the accounting cycle; practical approach includes entering transactions in journals, posting ledgers, and preparing financial statements for sole proprietorships and partnerships. 12 online Sessions. With ed2go at ACE $109

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) 4/30

If you are thinking about starting a CNA career in the medical field, this 180-hour course may be right for you. This course involves both classroom and clinical study. Call 469-2129 for application materials or download application at www.rsu25.adulted.com. Application needs to be completed before the class begins. Limit: 10 students. Must complete CASAS Reading Assessment, application and payment to ensure you are in the class. 180 hours.
M/W 3:00-6:00pm, TH all day with Nancy Jaretz and Marjorie Parlee at BHS $1150

Communication Technology for Business 1/17

Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Tumbler, Stumbler, Delicious - are all social networking tools of the new age. This class will introduce you to some of the most used social networking applications, how to use each to your advantage and how to combine them to brand and market your message. This will be a hands-on class and we will be creating accounts in social networking application. 2 Sessions.
T/TH 6-8pm with Robert Zavaleta at ACE $39

Computer Literacy 1/4 or 5/2

Introduction to word processing, hardware, software, and keyboard short-cut keys. Upon completing this course, you should be comfortable in front of the computer, be able to delete, copy files, and create and print a document. You should not feel pressured and will be allowed to progress at your own pace. 3 Sessions.
W/M 6-8:30pm with James Brawn at ACE $59

EKG Technician Certification Program 3/12

This program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the ASPT-EKG Technician exam and other national certifications exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography and echocardiography. Additionally, you will practice with equipment and perform hands on lab. CCI and their experienced team of executives offers innovative allied health care and education program services in nationwide partnership with our program. 15 Sessions.
M/W 6-9:30pm with TBA from Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) at BHS $999

The Internet 4/23 

This 6-hour seminar will address frequently-asked questions about the internet and take you on an on-line tour designed to give you a sample of what’s out there. The last 30 minutes will be a question-and-answer period. No pre-requisite. No materials to purchase. 3 Sessions.
M/W 6-8pm with James Brawn at ACE $49

Keyboarding 1/2 ongoing

Using the computer software program Pro 5 for Windows, you will learn the basic skills of touch-typing. If you already know how to type, this course will help you improve your typing speed and accuracy. When you are finished with the course, continue to use Pro 5 for Windows to improve your keyboarding skills with its intermediate and advanced lessons. Online ed2go class. Call 469-2129 for more information. 12 Online Sessions. Monthly classes available. With ed2go at ACE $149

King’s Bucksport Driving School 1/10, 2/8, 3/13, 4/10 or 5/9

Taught by a certified Class A driving instructor, this ten class, comprehensive program effectively prepares beginning drivers to receive their driving permit. Program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of behind the wheel driving instruction, as well as all class handouts, testing materials, Maine Motorist Handbook, and Course Completion Certificate. Provided that all driving hours are completed and permit test passed, permits are issued on last day of class! Most students receive their permit within 30 days. Student References provided upon request.
T/W/TH 2:30-5:30pm with Danny King at BHS $400

Get Organized and Get Going 1/23 - Postponed

Participants will learn how to break down tasks at home or work that have seemed insurmountable (that cluttered closet, the unorganized file cabinet, the dresser you’ve been meaning to clean out, the big project that’s been sitting there - etc.) Together we’ll create a step-by-step organizational plan with built-in incentives and rewards to celebrate successes. Materials fee:$5, payable to instructor at the first class. 1 Session.
M 6-8pm with Liz Huggins at BHS $34

Medical Billing and Coding Program 2/27

This course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing, manually file claims, insurance and generic forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims, CPT, specialty fields, ICD-9 and basic claims processes for insurance and third party reimbursements. After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the AAPC-CPC or CPC-H apprentice, AHIMA CCA exam, and/or other national certifications exams. CCI and their experienced team of executives offers innovative allied health care and education program services in nationwide partnership with our program. 23 Sessions.
M/W 6-9:30pm with TBA from Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) at BHS $1799

Microsoft Access 4/10

This course involves data base for beginners. You will learn how to design tables and forms (queries and reports) and how to link data bases. Prerequisite: Basic Windows skills required. 2 Sessions.
T/TH 6-8:30pm with William Phillips at ACE $39

Microsoft Excel I 3/19

Provides a basic understanding of and ability to use an electronic spreadsheet system. You will become familiar with spreadsheet concepts and various commands used in developing and managing a computer spreadsheet. Use of these commands will be incorporated into building, editing, saving and printing a spreadsheet. 2 Sessions.
M/W 6-8pm with Robert Zavaleta at ACE $39

Microsoft Excel II 3/26

If you have used MS Excel or other spreadsheet programs previously, this class covers the more advanced formulas available in Excel, organizing and formatting information inside of a workbook, and techniques to improve productivity. 2 Sessions.
M/W 6-8pm with Robert Zavaleta at ACE $39

Microsoft Excel III 4/2

Do you use Excel regularly but wish to explore the more advanced features such as presenting data graphically, sorting and grouping data, and filtering data? Advanced printing techniques will be covered. If time permits, the instructor will cover topics requested by students including security, hyperlinks, exporting data and embedding worksheets in other Microsoft applications. 2 Sessions.
M/W 6-8pm with Robert Zavaleta at ACE $39

Microsoft PowerPoint 4/24

Create presentations (with pictures, sounds, etc.) that you can put to work for you right away. The class will take you from start to print of your presentation. We will cover: Text objects, illustrating slides, changing appearance of slides, adding charts and diagrams, adding tables, adding multimedia elements, and animating slides and objects. Plus, learn the secret to making a professional presentation. 4 Sessions.
T/TH 6-8pm with Robert Zavaleta at ACE $64

Microsoft Word I 2/27

Introduction to MS Word is for you if you have no previous experience in computer word processing. After a brief overview of basic computer functions, the class provides introduction to the features of Microsoft Word. You will learn the functions and operations of the MS Word desktop, the various toolbars and basic menu commands. Upon completion of the course, you can create and save documents, generate basic documents, and apply basic formatting features to text. 2 Sessions.
M/W 6-8pm with James Brawn at ACE $39

Microsoft Word II 3/5

If you have used MS Word or other word processing programs previously, this class explores the more powerful features of Word including how to organize information into tables, applying footnotes, endnotes, and graphics. Formatting techniques to create newsletters, brochures and other documents, as well as productivity tools will be covered. 2 Sessions.
M/W 6-8pm with James Brawn at ACE $39

Microsoft Word III 3/12

If you use word processors regularly but wish to explore the more advanced features such as mail merges, creating web pages, sharing documents, and document security, this class is for you. 2 Sessions.
M/W 6-8pm with James Brawn at ACE $39

Modern Office Skills 1/29

This course is designed to improve skills used in the modern office of today. Topics to be covered, as time permits, will be selected from the following: telephone etiquette, filing skills, use of electronic calculators, handling mail, appropriate work attitude/behavior/attire, time management and organizational skills, use of office equipment (photocopier, fax machine), spelling and proofreading practice, taking notes/minutes, resume building, interviewing practice, and use of reference manuals. 3 Sessions.
Sunday 1/29 1-5 pm and Wednesday 2/15 6-8pm with William Phillips at ACE $49

Pharmacy Technician Program 3/13

This course will prepare you to enter the pharmacy field and take the PTCB exam. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and name brands. You will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. CCI and their experienced team of executives offers innovative allied health care and education program services in nationwide partnership with our program. 15 Sessions.
T/TH 6-9:30pm with TBA from Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) at BHS $999

Phlebotomy Technician Program 1/31 - Postponed

This program prepares you to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis 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. CCI and their experienced team of executives offers innovative allied health care and education program services in nationwide partnership with our program. 26 Sessions.
T/TH 6-9:30pm with TBA from Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) at BHS $1599 Please call our office for new start dates.

Photoshop Alternative, Beginner 1/10

Ever wanted to fix up an old photograph or just edit your digital pictures? You could pay big bucks for Photoshop or if you’re like me you can use a free program call GIMP. GIMP is an image manipulation program much like Photoshop. With GIMP you can do all the usual stuff like change contrast, color, textures, etc., but you can also change backgrounds, remove people from pictures and even make pigs fly. So if you want to learn how to do photo editing, come learn GIMP. And by the way, if you decide that you would like to use Photoshop, learning with GIMP will help you master Photoshop. 6 Sessions.
T 6-8pm with Jim Bonnes at BMS $69

Photoshop Alternative, Advanced 3/6

Ever want to fix up an old photograph or just edit your digital pictures? This is a continuation of the beginner class, but beginners familiar with GIMP are welcomed as well. In this class we will introduce advanced topics such as animation, drawing, bump mapping, etc. using GIMP, an image manipulation program much like Photoshop. 6 Sessions.
T 6-8pm with Jim Bonnes at BMS $69

QuickBooks I 2/28

This course is an introduction to QuickBooks, a powerful accounting system for small businesses. It will give you hands-on experience in using QuickBooks for small businesses. We will cover understanding business terminology, setting up a business accounting system, using QuickBooks lists, managing accounts, working with bank accounts and credit card transactions, and using sales deposits. Get started in creating a QuickBooks company automated system. Book fee: $54.00, payable at the time of registration, to be used in both QuickBooks courses. 5 Sessions.
T/TH 6-8:30pm with William Phillips at ACE $109

QuickBooks II 3/20

This course is a follow-up to QuickBooks I, covering entering and paying bills, analyzing financial data (exporting reports to Microsoft Excel), setting up inventory, tracking and paying sales tax, doing payroll, estimating and progress invoicing, tracking time and mileage, customizing form and writing letters with QuickBooks (integrating with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook). Upon completion of this course you will have a better understanding of how to use an automated system for your small business. 5 Sessions. Pre-requisite: QuickBooks I
T/TH 6-8:30pm with William Phillips at ACE $109

Ready, Set-Goal 2/13

Participants will learn how to see S.M.A.R.T. goals and will set one or two goals they want to work on and learn to break those goals down into easy, achievable steps to successfully meet those goals.  Materials fee; $5.00, payable to the instructor at the first class. 1 Session.
M 6-8pm with Liz Huggins at BHS $34

Welding, Introduction To 2/29

This 8-week course provides a basic introduction to welding in different phases: mig welding and heli-arc, torch welding, brazing, soldering, and basic metals. By the end of 8 weeks, students will be able to do small projects. Materials fee: $75, payable to the instructor at the first class. 8 Sessions.
W 6-9pm with Joel Pelletier at BHS $124

Welding, Advanced 3/1

This 8-week course will focus on your interests and projects. You will be able to concentrate on a particular style of welding while using the welding procedure of your choice, such as torch welding, brazing, soldering, mig welding, or spot welding. You should have a project in mind before registering for this course (e.g. woodstove, small trailer, toolbox, etc.). Materials Fee: $75, payable to the instructor at the first class. 8 Sessions.
TH 6-9pm with Joel Pelletier at BHS $124

Windows 1/24

From start to the recycle bin, Windows gives you the knowledge to move about the most convenient operating system. Learn features from Windows 7 using skills transferable to earlier versions of Windows. 6 Sessions.
T/TH 6-8pm with Robert Zavaleta at ACE $69