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Spring 2019 March – MayCONTINUING EDUCATION

Consider a career in welding, pages 2 & 11

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Pick the perfectsummer camp, page 40

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On the cover: For continuing education welding classes, see page 11. For information on credit welding classes, visit westmoreland.edu/atc.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded to a student at the rate of 1 CEU for every 10 hours of contact. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measure to record an individual’s continuing education. CEUs do not correlate to college credit classes. The college maintains student records of CEU accomplishments and copies are available through the Records Department.

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ................................... page 4

INDUSTRY .............................................................................................. page 10

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Arts & Crafts ........................................................................................ page 12 Fitness/Health ..................................................................................... page 12 Food .................................................................................................... page 14 Gardening ............................................................................................ page 19 Languages & Culture ........................................................................... page 17 Law & Money ....................................................................................... page 17 Personal Interest ................................................................................. page 21 Safe Driving ......................................................................................... page 27

COMPUTERS ........................................................................................... page 28

ONLINE CLASSES Education2Go ...................................................................................... page 32

HEALTH CARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Nursing CEUs ...................................................................................... page 33 HealthCareCertificatePrograms ....................................................... page 33 HealthCare&EmergencyMedicalServicesforProfessionals ........... page 33 AmericanHeartAssociationCourses ................................................. page 34

PUBLIC SAFETY Firefighter ............................................................................................ page 38 LawEnforcement ................................................................................ page 38

COLLEGE FOR KIDS ................................................................................ page 39

SUMMER CAMPS Career Education & Exploration ......................................................... page 40 Sports .................................................................................................. page 44

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION How to Register .................................................................................. page 46 Refund Policy ....................................................................................... page 46

Notice of NondiscriminationWestmorelandCountyCommunityCollegewillnotdiscriminateinitseducationalprograms,activitiesoremploymentpracticesbasedonrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,sexualorientation,disability,age,religion,ancestry,unionmembershiporanyotherlegallyprotectedclassification.AnnouncementofthispolicyisinaccordancewithstatelawincludingthePennsylvaniaHumanRelationsActandwithfederallaw,includingTitlesVIandVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,TitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972,Section503and504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,theAgeDiscriminationActof1975,andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990.InquiriesshouldbedirectedtotheAffirmativeActionOfficer(presentlySylviaDetar)at724.925.4190orinRoom4100D,Business&IndustryCenter,Youngwood,PA15697.

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ENROLL EARLY! Decisions to hold a class are based uponenrollment approximately one week prior to the start date.

NEW - Accounting & Finance for 8Non-Financial ManagersGain an understanding of the financial con-cepts and accounting processes to be able to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financialperformance.SharondeFonteny,$195tuition,1.6CEUs FINX0025-W1 April1-26(online)

Lean Six SigmaSixSigmaisadisciplined,data-drivenap-proachforeliminatingdefectsinanypro-cess.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthisclass,youwillbefamiliarwiththebasicsofSixSigmaasappliedtoLeanManufacturing.ThekeyelementsofDMAICandtheuseofrootcauseanalysistoolsforimprovingpro-cessquality,speedandcomplexitywillbepresented.Thepathwaytocertificationwillalsobereviewed.RobertMacPherson,SixSigmaSpecialist–Raytheon,$59tuition+$2materialfee,.6CEUs JREX4857-01 2Thursdaysstarting March14,6-9p.m.

Data Analysis Boot CampUnderstanding how to analyze data to see trendsandmakepredicationsisavaluableskillset.Thiscoursewillprovideyouwitha basic understanding of how to analyze data,presentdataanddevelopscorecards.30-minutelunchonyourown.RyannBradley,MBA,$59tuition+$2materialfee,.6CEUs JREX0454-01 Saturday,March16, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

Project Management Processes 8Acquireawell-roundedknowledgeofthefiveProjectManagementProcessesrelat-ingtotheProjectManagementBodyofKnowledge(PMBOK)Guide.Thisbasicin-formationwillassistyouinlearningthebe-ginningsofProjectManagement,whetheryouareinterestedinprojectmanagement,inaprojectmanagementfieldorinanylineofwork.Comeawaywithasolidfounda-tion of the five processes to learn and use when any type of project occurs in your employmentarena.ChristinaMartinez,$195tuition,1.6CEUs JREX6657-W1 April1-26(online)

Conflict ManagementYouwillbeintroducedtopracticalconflictresolution techniques and strategies to ef-fectivelymanageconflictintheworkplaceinaclear,assertiveandconstructivemanner.RobertMacPherson,$59tuition+$2mate-rialfee,.6CEUs JREX4864-01 2Thursdaysstarting April4,6-9p.m.

Communication in the WorkplaceIneffectivecommunicationsaffectmorale,productivity and efficiency in all areas of life.Intheworkplace,itbecomesevenmorecriticalsincesafety,quality,costanddeliverycanbeimpactedinaveryrealway.Understandingthebasiccommunicationprocessandthekeycontributorstobothsuccessandfailurewillimproveyourcom-municationsatworkandinyourpersonalre-lationships.RobertMacPherson,$49tuition+$2materialfee,.5CEUs JREX0939-01 2Thursdaysstarting April25,6-8:30p.m.

NEW - Everyone Communicates,Few ConnectBasedonthebook,EveryoneCommuni-cates,FewConnect,byJohnMaxwell,youwill explore the principles of connecting with other people and discover why con-nectingisimportantforsuccess.Todeter-mineyourindividualcommunicationstyle,afullDISCassessmentisincluded.Bringacopyofthebooktoclass.JamesTeague,MS,andMichelleTeague,MS,bothcerti-fiedJohnMaxwelltrainers,$89tuition+$27materialfee,1.25CEUs JREX0943-01 5Mondaysstarting March18,6-8:30p.m.

NEW - Developing theLeader Within You 2.0Youwillgothroughtheprocessofdevelop-ingthevision,values,influence,andmoti-vation that is required of successful leaders. Theconceptssharedwillhelpyoucreateapositiveatmosphereinyourlifeandthelivesof the people you influence in all areas of yourworld.TheclassisbasedonJohnMax-well’sbook,DevelopingtheLeaderWithinYou2.0.Bringacopyofthebooktoclass.JamesTeague,MS,andMichelleTeague,MS,bothcertifiedJohnMaxwelltrainers,$89tuition+$2materialfee,1.25CEUs JREX4854-01 5Mondaysstarting April22,6-8:30p.m.

For more information about Business & Professional Development classes, contact Sylvia Detar, director/Continuing Educa tion , 1.800.262.2103, ext. 4190 or [email protected].

Unless otherwise noted, classes are for ages 18 and older.

To register, call 724.925.4204 or 1.800.262.2103, ext. 4204.

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8 Denotes Online Class

Collaborative Management 8Knowledgeofcollaborativeskillswillenableyoutogainparticipationquickly,getinputand buy-in for building consensus and plan forcooperationtogetcrucialprojectscom-pleted.Thiscoursewillhelpyouexploretheprinciplesofcollaborativemanagementand gain insight on how to expand your col-laborativeskillsforsuccessofyourteamororganization.JoyceOdidison,$245tuition,1.6 CEUs JREX4863-W1 March4-29(online)

Marketing with Social MediaLearnhowtodevelopanintegratedmar-ketingplanthatincludessearchengineoptimization,displaymarketing,contentmarketing,email,GoogleAdwordsandmoretomeetyourgoals.LarryTavlarides,$65tuition,.9CEUs SMBX1350-01 3Thursdaysstarting March28,6-9p.m.

Boosting Your Website Traffic 8Acquirethebasicskillstoboostyourwebsitetraffic,includinghowtoanalyzeyourvisitortraffic,howtousesearchengineoptimizationtogetgreatervisibilityandexposureinGooglesearches,andhowtoredesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results. No experience necessary,butifyouareatanadvancedlevel,yourinstructorisanSEOexpertandcan answer your toughest questions as well. DanBelhassen,$195tuition,1.6CEUsSMBX9004-W1 March4-29(online)

Extraordinary Customer Service 8Throughthiscourse,youwilldiscoverthedirectrelationshipbetweenserviceskillsandcareerachievement.Youwillbecomeskilledatbeinganexceptionalservicepro-vider.Youcanhelpyourorganizationandyour career by translating your good service intentionsintoaworkableplanandgainknowledgeofwaystoconsistentlydelivergreatservice.Thepayoffisenormous.FredBayley,$145tuition,1.6CEUs JREX0975-W1 March4-29(online)

Art of NegotiationKnowinghowtonegotiateisavaluableskillfor both the buyer and seller. Enhance your negotiationskillsbylearningbestpracticesandunderstandinghowemotionsimpactresults,andhownegotiationcanresolvedif-ferences.LesleyKatancik,MBA,$25tuition,.3 CEUs JREX6002-01 Thursday,March7, 6-9p.m.

Fundamentals of Strategic SourcingBecomeasavvybuyerbyunderstandingwhat goes into the true cost of a product –notjustthepriceyousee,theimpactofvendorrelationships,thetipstodrivecost-savings and the appropriate language touseinacontract.LesleyKatancik,MBA,$35tuition,.6CEUs JREX7574-01 2Thursdaysstarting April10,6-9p.m.

Introduction toCategory ManagementThepurposeofcategorymanagementisto prioritize cost saving goals by reviewing current and long range initiatives. Basic stra-tegic sourcing guidelines will be reviewed followed by an outline of the steps to transformstrategicsourcingpracticesintoacategorymanagementideology.LesleyKatancik,MBA,$55tuition,.9CEUs JREX0925-01 3Thursdaysstarting March28,6-9p.m.

NEW - Productivity eTools: 8Be Organized & Get Stuff DoneFind out the top 40 favorite applications and eToolsofproductiveworkers.Thendiscoverhowtoselecttherighttoolsforyourneeds,evaluateyourproductivitysystemandde-velopaframeworkthatgetsthingsdone.Dr.JenniferSelke,$245tuition,1.6CEUs JREX6824-W1 April1-26(online)

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Google AppsGoogle offers a web-based software suite thatallowsyoutocreatedocuments,spreadsheets and presentations and save theminthecloudonGoogleDrive.Thesuiteallowsyoutocreate,edit,saveandsharedocuments.Thisclasswillinstructyou in this technology whether you need to utilize the tools because your child’s school districtisusingthemwiththeirstudents,youworkforacompanywhousesthemforday-to-day operations or you want to access yourinformationfromanycomputerwithInternetaccess.MusthaveaGmailaccount,passwordtoaccesstheaccountandcom-puterexperience.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.$95tuition+requiredtextbook,1.2CEUs DAPX2307-30 JamesDeLuca 4 Saturdays starting March23,9a.m.-noon (Westmoreland-New Kensington) DAPX2307-01 PatriciaRoose 4Tuesdaysstarting April16,6-9p.m.

Orientation to CodingYouwillbeintroducedtothebasicsofcodingusingHTMLandCSS.Youwillwritecodetodevelopasimplewebapplication.Musthavebasiccomputerexperience(save/openfiles,navigatetheinternet,etc.).Ifyoufindcodingtobeinteresting,youcantakeyour learning to the next step with the Intro-duction to Coding class. Bring flash drive to class.JanetPowell,$69tuition,.6CEUs DAPX0892-01 Saturday,March9, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

Introduction to CodingWhetheryouwanttobecomeacareercoder,designyourownwebsite,haveagreatideaforanappthatyouwanttotaketomarket,orsimplybeabletounderstandthetechnologythatsurroundsyou,itwouldbebeneficialtoaddthesetechnicalskillstoyourresume.Inthishands-onclass,youwillcraft web applications using the basics of HTML,CSSandJavaScript.Musthavebasiccomputerexperience(save/openfiles,nav-igatetheInternet,etc.);typingexperiencewill be beneficial. Bring flash drive to class. Textbookavailableatthecollegebook-store.JanetPowell,$185tuition+requiredtextbook,2.1CEUs DAPX0891-01 7Thursdaysstarting March21,6-9p.m. (noclassApril18)

NEW - Cybersecurity BasicsGain a basic understanding of the field of cybersecurity and why it is necessary today. We’llreviewpastcybersecurityattacksandthepotentialcostofrecovery,alongwithtypesofemergingthreats,likeRansom-ware,phishingschemesandidentitytheft.Followingthisclass,youcantakeIntroduc-tiontoCybersecurity.MichaelCaglia,$29tuition,.2CEUs DAPX1250-01 Tuesday,March5, 6-8p.m.

NEW - Introduction to CybersecurityThisCiscoNetworkingAcademyintroduc-torycourseexplorescybertrends,threatsand the broader topic of cybersecurity in a waythatwillmattertoyou.Learnhowtoprotect your personal privacy online while gaining additional insight on the challenges companies,governmentalandeducationalinstitutionsfacetoday.MichaelCaglia,$185tuition,1.5CEUs DAPX1251-01 5Tuesdaysstarting March12,6-9p.m.

Introduction to IoT (Ages 16 & over)TheInternetofThings(IoT)istheconceptof connecting and interconnecting devices tocollect,shareandanalyzedata.ThisCiscoNetworkingAcademycourseprovidesan overview of the concepts and challenges ofthetransformationaltoIoTeconomy.Itdiscusses the Internet and its evolution to interconnectingpeople,processes,dataandthingsthatformtheInternetofThings.MichaelCaglia,$99tuition,1.5CEUs DAPX3062-01 5Mondaysstarting March11,6-9p.m.

Excel 2016 Boot CampYouwillcreateworksheetsbyenteringandeditingdata;managingandnavigatingworksheetsandworkbooks;createformulas;usefunctions;manipulateworksheetdata;formatworksheetcontents;andprepare,setupandprintinformation.Windowsknowl-edgeisrequired.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetoclass.30-minutelunchonyourown.RichardMartz,$55tuition+requiredtextbook,.6CEUs DAPX1778-01 Saturday,March9, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

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Excel – Advanced FeaturesGainadvancedskillsbylearningmorecom-plexfunctionsandformulastoproducemoreappropriatedata,PivotTablesforanalyzingthatdata,andadvancedchartingforthecommunicationofthedata.MustbefamiliarwithcommonExceltasks,suchas,navigatingaworksheetandworkbook,addingandde-letingrows,columnsandworksheets,creat-ingbasicfunctionsandformulas,etc.GraceSandy,$59tuition,.6CEUs DAPX1782-01 2Saturdaysstarting March23,9a.m.-noon

Windows 10 Boot CampThishands-onbootcampwillshowyouhow to navigate the new Windows 10 inter-face;usetheWindowsappsanddesktopapplicationstocompletetasks;installnewappsandmulti-taskwithmultipleprograms;workwithfilesandfolders;useCortanaandEdgeforwebbrowsing;customizetheWin-dows10environment;andusethesecurityfeatures. Previous exposure to personal computersandtheInternetisrequired.Textbookavailableatthecollegebook-store.Bringflashdrivetoclass.30-minutelunchonyourown.PatriciaRoose,$55tui-tion+requiredtextbook,.6CEUs DAPX9117-01 Saturday,April13, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

Word Boot CampBecomefamiliarwiththeessentialWordworkingenvironment,includingtheWordStartscreenwithBackStageViewtomanageandopenyoursaveddocuments.Instruc-tion will be provided on using the Word Interface;navigatingandenteringtextusingboththekeyboardshortcuts,mouseandtouchscreen;personalizingtabs,ribbonsandthequickaccesstoolbar;andusingfileexplorertolocatefilesstoredonyourcom-puterorFlashDrive.Createnewdocumentsand learn editing techniques that you can usetochangetext,formats,margins,styles,andinsertbullets,numbersortabs.SavedocumentsinPDForWordolderversions.Windowsknowledgeisrequired.Handoutisincluded.Bringflashdrivetoclass.30-min-utelunchonyourown.PatriciaRoose,$55tuition+$2materialfee,.6CEUs DAPX9226-01 Saturday,April6, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

Word – Advanced FeaturesKeeptheinformationinyourWorddocu-menteasytoreadusingtables,chartsorheadersandfooters.ExploreQuickPartstoinsertpreformattedtextandreachbe-yondyourdesktoptoworkwithdocumentssavedandstoredinyourOneDrivecloudstorage.Inspectadocumentbeforeshar-ing,limitothersediting,tracktheeditingandformattingchangesothershavemade,createcommentsandcombineorcompareseparatereviewer’scomments.Workwithmassmailingtoolstocommunicatewithalargenumberofpeople.WindowsandWordknowledgeisrequired.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetoclass.30minutelunchonyourown.PatriciaRoose,$55tuition+$2mate-rialfee+requiredtext,.6CEUs DAPX9204-01 Saturday,April27, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

NEW - Building a Websitewith WordPressCreateawebsiteforyourselforasmallbusiness using the WordPress content managementsystem.We’lltalkaboutwhatWordPressisandhowitworks.You’llcreateuptofivepages(home,about,services,blogandcontact)andcustomizethemwithtextandimages.You’llalsolearntosecureandbackupyourwebsiteandhowtoupdateitregularly.Youwillberequiredtopurchasewebsitehostingandadomainname.Musthavecomputerexperience.ReneMorozowich,$69tuition,.8CEUs DAPX9240-01 4Tuesdaysstarting March19,6-8p.m.

QuickBooks 8Managethefinancialaspectsofyoursmallbusinessquicklyandefficientlywiththispowerfulaccountingsoftwareprogram.QuickBooksisdesignedespeciallyforthesmalltomidsizedbusinessownerstocre-ateandprintinvoices,trackpayablesandreceivables,andmore.Newcoursesessionsbeginmonthly.Forclassstartdates,pricesandtoregister,gotowww.ed2go.com/wcconed.

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Mental Health First AidMentalHealthFirstteachesyouriskfactorsandwarningsignsformentalhealthandad-dictionconcerns,strategiesforhowtohelpsomeoneinbothcrisisandnon-crisissitua-tions,andwheretoturnforhelp.ProvidedinpartnershipwithWestmorelandCaseman-agementandSupports,Inc.30-minutelunchonyourown.$49tuition,.8CEUs JREX5250-01 Saturday,March30, 9a.m.-5:30p.m.

NEW - Youth Mental Health First AidYouthMentalHealthFirstAidteachesyouhowtoidentify,understandandrespondtosignsofmentalillnessesandsubstanceusedisorders.Thiseight-hourtraininggivesadultswhoworkwithyouththeskillsneeded to reach out and provide initial sup-porttoadolescents(ages12-18)whomaybedevelopingamentalhealthorsubstanceuseproblemandhelpconnectthemtoappropriate care. Provided in partnership withWestmorelandCasemanagementandSupports,Inc.30-minutelunchonyourown.$49tuition,.8CEUs JREX5251-01 Saturday,April13, 9a.m.-5:30p.m.

NEW - Substitute Teacher 8PreparationUnderstand what is expected of a substitute andhowtomaximizeyourvaluetoaschool.Findouthowtodevelopasubnotebook,understandclassroommanagement,thelat-esttechniquesindevelopinglessonplans,how to use your own portfolio to assist in teachingandmuchmore.DavidReilly,$145tuition,1.6CEUs JREX7689-W1 March4-29(online)

Pennsylvania Gun LawsThecoursewillcovertheGunControlActof1968,thepurchaseoffirearms,opencarry,concealedcarry,permits/licenserequirements,legalresponsibilitiesofgunownership,statereciprocitylaws,CastleDoctrineLawanddeploymentofaweaponissues. For attorneys only. Continental breakfastprovided.DonaldR.Hess,Jr.,re-tiredpoliceofficer,formerpolicechief,cer-tifiedfirearmsandMunicipalPoliceOfficers’EducationandTrainingCommissioninstruc-tor.RegistrationendsApril9.$99tuition+$6materialfee,.4CEUs,4SubstantiveCLECredits JREX6658-01 Wednesday,April17, 8:30a.m.-12:45p.m.

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFood Safety Certification –ServSafe (Non-Credit offering)Astudyoffoodandthemethodsneededtocontrolcontaminationandmicrobialgrowth.TheprinciplesofHACCPandfoodsafety standards and regulations will be pre-sented.Emphasisisgiventodevelopingaworkingenvironmentwhichwillprovidetheconsumerwithwholesome,safefoodthatconformstothestandardsoftheregulatoryagencies.Thiscourseisofferedinconjunc-tion with the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Classtotalhoursare16.Classesmeettwotimesface-to-facewithanadditional8-hourself-studycomponent.Youmustcompleteall 16 hours to be eligible to sit for the Servsafecertificationexam.TobeeligibletoapplytothePennsylvaniaDepartment

ofAgriculturefortheFoodEmployeeCertification,youmustsuccessfullypasstheServSafeexam(75%).Thetextbook,ServSafeManager,6thEdition,isavailableinthecollegebookstore.Pleasepurchasetextbookandreadbeforethefirstclass.An-swer sheets can be purchased separately. RegistrationDeadline:April17.NoRefundsafter the registration deadline.Formoreinformation,callPaulaRendineat724-925-4082.$99tuition+$2materialfee,1.6 CEUs MEDX7495-01 2Wednesdays,April24 &May8,5:30-9:30p.m., and 8 hours self-studyCertificationexamwilloccuronthesecondclass day.

YOUR COMPANY MAY QUALIFY FORMONEY FOR TRAINING THROUGH WEDNETPA!

WestmorelandisaproudpartnerwiththeWorkforce&EconomicDevelopmentNet-workofPennsylvania(WEDnetPA).Quali-fiedcompaniescanreceiveupto$450forEssentialSkillsTrainingandupto$850forAdvancedTechnologyTrainingpereligibleemployee.

EssentialSkillstrainingisdesignedtoimprovethejobskillsrequiredforanemployee’scurrentposition.Sometypesoftrainingeligiblethroughtheprogrammayinclude: • AppliedMathematics&Measurement • Communications&Teamwork • ComputerApplications&Software • ManufacturingFundamentals • WorkplaceHealth&SafetyAdvancedTechnologyTrainingprovidesinstructioninavarietyoftechnologyandadvancedmanufacturingsubjects,suchas: • AdvancedManufacturingTechnology,includesCAD,CAM,CNC,PLC,ERP • AdvancedSoftwareImplementation • ComputerProgramming • WebSiteDesign&DevelopmentTofindoutifyourcompanyqualifiesfortheWEDnetPAGrant,[email protected].


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BOOKSTORE HOURSFor textbook prices and information, visit westmoreland.edu/bookstore.

Hours are Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. & Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Bookstore will be closed March 13-16, 2019.

3D Printing BasicsYouwillgainhands-onexperienceintheoperation of a 3D printer and associated equipment.Inaddition,youwillexplorecurrentandfutureadditivemanufacturingapplications.BrandonCoiner,$330tuition,2.4 CEUs INDX0042-A1 8Mondaysstarting March11,5-8p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

Introduction to MasterCAMYouwillnavigatethroughtheMasterCAMbasics as you create and run tool paths andtestyourprogramswhilelearningthemenustructureandtime-savingshortcuts.ThenyouwillbereadytomoveontotheMasterCAM Advanced Course and expand yourskills!$330tuition+$130materialfee,1.2 CEUs DAPX5005-A1 GeorgeSlezak 3 Saturdays starting March9,8a.m.-noon (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter) DAPX5005-A2 SteveSlater 4Tuesdaysstarting April9,5-8p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

Advanced MasterCAMInthiscourse,youwillconstructMaster-CAMplansandprogramsasyoudevelopmodificationsandbackupprocedurestoprogramtheCNCmachine.$330tuition+$130materialfee,1.2CEUs DAPX5006-A1 GeorgeSlezak 3 Saturdays starting March30,8a.m.-noon (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter) DAPX5006-A2 SteveSlater 4Tuesdaysstarting May7,5-8p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

Refrigeration Transition &Recovery Certification Prep + TestIfyouhandlerefrigerants,youneedtoknowEPAlawsandregulations,safehan-dling and transportation of refrigerants and recycling/reclamation.TheproctoredtestisdrawnfromtheEPAtestbanktobecomeEPAcertified.Thetestconsistsoffoursec-tions:EnvironmentalimpactofCFC’sandregulations,TypeI(smallappliances),TypeII,(highpressureandveryhighpressureandTypeIII(lowpressure).PhotoI.D.required.JosephMyers,$75tuition+$30materialfee,.8CEUs INDX7804-A1 Thursday,May9, 8a.m.-4:30p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

Residential Lighting &Electrical BasicsLearnhowtodiagnoseandrepaircommonelectricalproblems,andmostimportantly,knowwhentocallaprofessional.Introduc-tion to the National Electric Code is offered throughhands-onactivities,simpleinstalla-tionsandrepairs.JosephMyers,$95tuition+$15materialfee,1.2CEUs HOBX3100-A1 3Saturdaysstarting March23,8a.m.-noon (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

Introduction to SolidWorksLearn the basics of creating 3D designs usingSolidworks,thesoftwareusedinthe design and creation of products in the energy,construction,manufacturingandautomotiveindustries.Anexperiencedin-structor will teach you the basics of using theinterface,basicfunctionality,assemblyandtoolboxbasics.GeorgeSlezak,$410tuition+$75materialfee,2.4CEUs DAPX7554-A1 8Mondaysstarting April1,5:30-8:30p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

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CNC G-Code Reading & ProgrammingConversions of conversations of G-Codes willletyou“speak”toyourCNCmachineandproduceprogramsduring20hoursofhands-ontrainings.Youwillcoverthebasics of M and G codes as you learn how toreadCNCprogramsandperformbasicoperations.Priormachiningexperiencerequired.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.GeorgeSlezak,$295tuition+requiredtextbook,2.0CEUs INDX0952-A1 7Thursdaysstarting March14,5:30-8:30p.m. (lastclass5:30-7:30p.m.) (noclassApril18) (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

NEW - Snap-OnMultimeter CertificationBecomecertifiedinoneofthemostre-questedskillsinindustrytoday!Youwilllearnproblem-solvingcapabilitiesofSnap-Ondigitalmultimeters,allwhilepre-paringfortheSnap-OnMultimeterCerti-ficationexam.Trainingisfocusedonbasicapplications to advanced troubleshooting. DaleSwick,$288tuition,1.2CEUs INDX7200-A1 4Wednesdaysstarting April3,5-8p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

Introduction to WeldingAn introductory course designed for those newtowelding,thiscourseemphasizessafetyandfundamentals.Therewillbedemonstrationsbyinstructorandpracticeby students in basic arc welding. Safe and correctmethodsofassemblyandopera-tionofweldingequipment,includinguseof pedestal and hand grinders will also becovered.Emphasisonlabtechniquesandsafety;studentsarerequiredtowearproperPersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)which can be supplied by the college with rentalfee.TimBarkley,$310tuition+$35materialfee,1.8CEUs INDX8999-A1 6FridaysstartingApril26, 5-8p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)

AWS Welding CertificationOurAWSaccreditedtestingfacility(ATF)isopen for welding certification on 5/15/18. Applicantsmaytakeagrooveweldcertifica-tionteston3/8”mildsteelplatewithback-ingusingoneofthefollowingprocesses:FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding),SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding-“Stick”),GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding-“TIG”).Applicantsmaychoosethepositioninwhichtheywishtotest.Thiscertificationtestisintended for those with prior welding expe-rience. Instruction on welding technique is notincluded.BenBilott,$325tuition+$15materialfee INDX8001-A1 Wednesday,March13, 12-4p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced TechnologyCenter)


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Arts & CraftsIntroduction to Bobbin LaceBobbinLaceisaskilledcraftwithatradi-tiondatingbackhundredsofyears.Youwilllearnaboutthehistorywhileworkingthrough a series of patterns designed to in-troduceyoutoanewskilleachweek.A$25deposit for tools will be paid to the instruc-torthefirstnightofclass,whichwillbere-turned when the tools are returned. Marion Warzel,$69tuition+$10materialfee CRFX0540-60 6Wednesdaysstarting March6,6-9p.m. (noclassMarch27& April17) (Westmoreland-Latrobe)

Crochet for BeginnersYouwilllearnbasicstitchesandpropertechniquesasyoucrochetabasketwithhandles.Youwillalsolearnhowtoreadpat-ternsandyarnlabels.BringacrochethooksizeH,scissorsandalight-coloredskeinof#4 yarn to class. A supply list for a project will be distributed at the first class. Beverly Bliss,$49tuition,1.2CEUs CRFX1120-01 6Tuesdaysstarting March12,6-8p.m.

NEW - Patriotic SlatePaint a patriotic slate using an original roof slate and outdoor paints. Bring a variety of brushes. Slate and paint will be provided. Registration closes April 18. Jenny Obstarczyk,$15tuition+$7materialfee,.25 CEUs CRFX1326-60 TuesdayMay7, 6-8:30p.m. (Westmoreland-Latrobe)

Felted Wool FlowersYouwillselectthetypeoffloweryouwishtomake,cutpatternpiecesfromwoolfab-ricprovided,handsewitintoaflower,cutandaddleaves,thenfinishthepin.Basichand-sewing experience is a plus. Bring sewingneedle,neutralthread,sharpscis-sors,awirecutterifavailable,andafew7/8”diameterbuttons.Kitincludedwillcontainallnecessarymaterials.Registrationendsoneweekpriortoclassstartdate.NanLoncharich,$10tuition+$5materialfee,.15 CEUs CRFX2173-01 Tuesday,March26, 6-7:30p.m.

Fitness/HealthHappy Healthy Living:Chinese Exercises & AcupressureChinese Medical Exercises and acupressure massagetherapyisbasedonthetraditionalChinesemedicinemeridiantheorywhichhasbeenusedinthetreatmentandpreven-tion of illness for over two thousand years. Youwilllearnandpracticetheseexercisesthat consist of pressing one’s own pressure pointsandstimulatingareasofthebodythatwillhelpyoudevelopmuscletone,boostyourimmunesystem,balanceemo-tions,flushouttoxinsandopenblockagestoimprovecirculationandenergyflowandbalanceYinandYang.LingzhiCai,M.D.,Ph.D.,$29tuition+$2materialfee,.6CEUs MEDX3009-60 4Thursdaysstarting April4,6-7:30p.m. (noclassApril18) (Westmoreland-Latrobe)

Qi Gong for Energy & HealthInfoursessions,youwilllearnacompletenine-minutesystemof13simple,flowingmovements.Thispracticeincreasesandstrengthenstheimmunesystem’sfunc-tioningandpromotesoverallharmonyandwell-beingwithmovement,breathingandrepetition.QiGong(QimeansenergyandGongmeanspractice)isthefoundationofTaiChi.Noexperienceneeded.Wearcom-fortableclothes.LindaVucelich,$35tuition,.5 CEUs MEDX6913-60 4Thursdaysstarting March7,7-8:15p.m. (Westmoreland-Latrobe)

Chinese Self DefenseA softer no-nonsense approach to self-de-fense utilizing pure techniques rather than powerbycombiningsoftstyleKung-FuandJujitsu.Ahighlyeffectivesystemthatiseasytolearn,willgetyouinshape,helpyouloseweightandgainconfidence.Thiscourseisopentomenandwomen.TaughtbyMasterNickLong,aformernationalchampion9thdegreeBlackBeltMasterGrade with 40 years teaching experience. $55tuition,.9CEUs PHSX0913-01 6Thursdaysstarting March7,7-8:30p.m.


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What is Reiki?TheenergybalancingmethodcalledReikiencouragesthebodyandmindintoagreaterstateofstability.Thebalancingeffect on the energy field enlivens the per-son’soranimal’sinstinctivedesireforequi-libriuminallsystemsandthereforesupportsthenaturalhealingmechanisms.Itisconsid-ered a valued palliative therapy for stress reduction,calmingandaidingahealthfulresponse.HearmoreaboutReiki’suseinpeopleandanimals(JanetJackson,AnimalSpecialistwillbeourguest)andexperienceashortReikisessionforyourself.KathrynDuffy,CertifiedMasterTeacher,$19tuition,.25 CEUs MEDX7108-01 Tuesday,April16, 6:30-9p.m.

Beginning Tai ChiAprogramofcontinuous,non-strenuousmovementsdesignedtoimprovementalfocusandconcentration,relaxandtonethemajorjointsinthebody,increaseenergylev-els and build internal strength and supple-ness.Wearcomfortableclothesandshoes.PatriciaCummerick,$39tuition,.6CEUs MEDX8018-01 6Tuesdaysstarting March5,2-3p.m. (noclassApril9)

Tai Chi Level IIPerfectyourformandbalancethroughprac-tice.Wearcomfortableclothesandshoes.Prerequisite:BeginningTaiChi.PatriciaCummerick,$39tuition,.6CEUs MEDX8019-01 6Tuesdaysstarting March5,3-4p.m. (noclassApril9)

Walk LiveWalkLiveisanindooraerobicwalkingpro-gramwhichhasbeenhelpingpeoplegetfitforover25years.Youwillengageinathree-mileheartpumping,calorietorchingaerobicindoorwalkgearedforallfitnesslevels.Ifyoucanwalk,youcandothispro-gram.AngieTomer,$39tuition,.6CEUs PHSX9039-01 6Thursdaysstarting March7,5:30-6:30p.m. PHSX9039-02 6Mondaysstarting March4,10-11a.m. (noclassMarch18)

Enriching Women’s GroupWewillgatherincommunityandpracticebreathingtechniques,meditationandyogabasedmovementsaskeycomponentstoahealthierlife,alongwithholisticlifestylediscussions. Gathering together in groups ofwomeniswhatmanyofusareseekingtoday.Bringamat,blanket,waterandotheritemsforyourcomfort.StaceyMcBeth,$45tuition+$8materialfee,.9CEUs PHSX1755-01 6Saturdaysstarting March2,9:30-11a.m. (noclassMarch16)

Gentle YogaAn introduction into yoga techniques for those who haven’t exercised lately or are limitedinmobility.Learntoapplytheprin-ciplesofyogatostimulatethebodyintomoreflexibility,themindintoawarenessandpeaceandtounlockthepotentialitythatiswithinallofus.Bringamatortoweltoclass.$42tuition+$2materialfee,.75CEUs PHSX9485-01 NancyMicheals 8Tuesdaysstarting March12,10-11:15a.m. PHSX9485-90 SarojaChandra 8Tuesdaysstarting March12,10-11:15a.m. noclassMarch26) (Westmoreland-Murrysville)



FoodCake Decorating ILearnallthebasicsofcakedecorating,includingsevenborders,13flowers,bas-ketweave,latticeandtransfers.Thefirstsessionmeetsforonlyonehourtoreceiveamateriallistanddiscusssupplies.Limit12students.MaryLouCinciripini,$89tuition+$7materialfee,1.5CEUsFODX0460-01 8TuesdaysstartingMarch12,6-8p.m.(firstclass6-7p.m.)

Dinner Demo with SergioSergio will explain each step of a two-coursesoyoucanreplicatethemealforfamilyandfriends.Youwillsitdowntoenjoythemealheprepares.Appetizer:roastedgarlictomatosoup;Salad:arugulaandtomatoesallavinaigrette;FirstCourse:spaghettiwithpesto;SecondCourse:porktenderloin alla Genovese with sautéed greens;Dessert:pop-overs.$25tuition+$25materialfee,.4CEUs FODX1362-01 Saturday,March16, 9a.m.-1p.m.

Stir FryShrimpwithchickenstir-fryandavegetablestir-fry served with wonton soup. It is rec-ommendedyoubringanapron.AmyGong,$25tuition+$16materialfee,.35CEUs FODX7566-01 Thursday,March28, 6-9:30p.m.

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For more information about Personal Enrichmentclasses, contact Sylvia Detar, director/Continuing Educa tion ,1.800.262.2103, ext. 4190 [email protected].

Hatha YogaYogaisanancientpracticethatpromotesa sense of inner peace through a series of physicalexercises(asanasorpostures)andbreathing techniques. What sets yoga apart fromfitnessprogramsisanemphasisonthebreath,aswellasanoncompetitiveat-titude.WewillconcentrateonHathaYogastretches,centeringandmeditation.Medita-tionswillhavethemesofyogicprinciplesandpeace. All poses are presented with options foralllevelsfrombeginnerstointermediatesoeveryonefeelscomfortable.Bringyogamattoclass.$55tuition,1.0CEUs PHSX9490-01 JenniferGoebel 8 Mondays starting March4,6:45-8p.m. (noclassMarch18) PHSX9490-61 JenniferGoebel 8 Wednesdays starting March6,6-7:15p.m. (noclassApril17) (Westmoreland-Latrobe) PHSX9490-60 TracyTryall 8 Fridays starting March8,10-11:15a.m. (noclassApril19) (Westmoreland-Latrobe) PHSX9490-90 SarojaChandra 8Tuesdaysstarting March12,6-7:15p.m. (noclassMarch26) (Westmoreland-Murrysville)

ZumbaAmixtureofLatinandinternationalmusicanddancecombinedwithfitnessprovidesaninvigoratingandeffectiveworkout.Itissomuchfunyouwon’tbelieveyouareexercising!Weargood,supportivesneakersandbringwater.MissyTroxell,$49tuition,.8 CEUs PHSX9980-01 8Mondaysstarting March4,5:30-6:30p.m. (noclassMarch18)

FOODSLAB RULES:

Open-toed shoes,sleeveless tops,shorts and capris

are NOT PERMITTED in the foods lab. Pleasewear non-skid shoes.

It is recommended you bring an apron.

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COURSEQ IDEASNEEDED

We are always looking for new classes to offer the community. If you have special knowledge or a skill that you would like to share with others, please complete a course proposal. Visit our website at westmoreland.edu/CEproposal for a course proposal form and to view directions and deadlines for submission.

For textbook prices and information, visit westmoreland.edu/bookstore.

Pizza & CalzonePutyourimaginationtoworkandcreatepersonalized toppings and fillings for your familyandfriends.Youwilleatthefoodthatisprepared.Itisrecommendedyoubringanapron.SergioMaragni,$27tuition+$15materialfee,.4CEUs FODX6654-01 Saturday,March30, 9a.m.-1p.m.

Real Potato HaluskyLearntomake“real”haluskylikeBaba(grandma)made.Potatohalusky(notnoodlehalusky)hasbeenmadeformorethan100yearsineasternSlovakia.Youwilleatthefarethatisprepared.Itisrecommendedyoubringanapron.DennisRagan,$25tui-tion+$5materialfee,.3CEUs FODX2900-01 Wednesday,March27, 6-9p.m.

Spring RollPork,shrimpandvegetablespringrollsservedwithhotandsoursoup.Itisrecom-mendedyoubringanapron.AmyGong,$25tuition+$16materialfee,.35CEUs FODX7563-01 Wednesday,April10, 6-9:30p.m.

Fresh MozzarellaLearntomakethisItaliandelicacythat’seasytoprepareandmaybeservedinavarietyofways(asanappetizer,insalads,insandwiches,withpasta,friedorsimplybyitselfwithasliceofbread).Thishumblecheeseenrichesanythingittouches,anditsversatilityislimitedonlybyyourimagina-tion.Youwilleatthefoodthatisprepared.Itisrecommendedyoubringanapron.Ser-gioMaragni,$27tuition+$18materialfee,.4 CEUs FODX5373-01 Saturday,April27, 9a.m.-1p.m.

Therearehundredsofimmediateopeningsforlineandprepcooksinprofessionalkitchens.Gaintheskillsneededforentrylevelpositionsintheculinaryfieldbyenrollinginthisprogram.

See page 47 for details.

Culinary Quick Start ProgramMarch 5-20, 2019

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Chef Scott Schmucker, Ed.D., CEC, CCEisaprofessionalchefandafull-timeprofessorinWestmoreland’sSchoolofCulinaryArts/Hospitality.Joinhimasheshareshisculinaryexpertisewiththecommunity.Youwilleatthefoodyouprepareattheendofeachclass.Itisrecommendedyoubringanapron.

SushiLearn to prepare your own fresh sushi. ChefSchmuckerwillexplainproperricepreparation,rollingtechniques,vegeta-ble/seafoodselectionandcutting.YouwilllearnthedifferencesbetweenSashimi,Ni-giri,Maki,TemakiandUramakiSushi.Youwill eat the created sushi with appropriate garnishesandleaveclasswithabambooroller. Registration closes March 25. Chef ScottSchmucker,Ed.D,CEC,CCE,$39tuition+$17materialfee,.35CEUs FODX7750-01 Thursday,April4, 6-9:30p.m.

NEW - Louisiana’s Cajun &Creole CuisinesLearn how to prepare several different classical Cajun and Creole dishes while learning about the culture and history of thistypeofcuisine.$39tuition+$15ma-terialfee,.35CEUs FODX4920-01 Thursday,April11, 6-9:30p.m.

NEW - Fresh Soups WorkshopTherearemanydifferenttypesofsoupsusedintheindustrytoday:clear,thick,creamy,coulisstyle,nationality,etc.ChefSchmuckerwilldemonstratedifferentmethodsofthickeningfreshsoups,andyouwillpreparesoupsfromscratch.Finished soups will be critiqued by Chef Schmucker.$39tuition+$10materialfee,.35CEUs FODX7569-01 Thursday,April25, 6-9:30p.m.

Fresh Pasta WorkshopChefSchmuckerwillintroduceyoutodif-ferent types of pastas used throughout history and today. He will also show you thedifferentwaystomakefreshpastasanddrypastas,whichyouwillprepare.Youwillmakesaucefromscratchtoac-companyyourpastas.$39tuition+$10materialfee,.35CEUs FODX6502-01 Thursday,May2, 6-9:30p.m.

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Languages & CultureItalian, Level IInthisintroductorycourseinItalian,youwillacquirebasicspeaking,readingandwritingskillswhilelearningaboutItalianculture.Grammar,tenses,structureandconver-sationareincluded.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.AntonellaDiFilip-po-Petruccelli,$139tuition+$2materialfee+requiredtextbook,3.0CEUs LNGX3060-01 10Mondaysstarting March4,11a.m.-2p.m.

Italian, Level IIAcontinuationofLevelIwithanemphasisonspeaking,readingandwriting.Youwillbuild vocabulary through conversation while learningnewverbtensesandgrammar.Textbookavailableatthecollegebook-store.(TextbookissameasLevelI).Anton-ellaDiFilippo-Petruccelli,$139tuition+$2materialfee+requiredtextbook,3.0CEUs LNGX3081-01 10Tuesdaysstarting March5,11a.m.-2p.m.

Italian, Level IIINewgrammarandverbtenseswillbein-troduced,whilekeepingtheemphasisonspeakingandwriting.Prerequisite:ItalianLevelII.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.(TextbookissameasLevelsI&II).AntonellaDiFilippo-Petruccelli,$139tui-tion+requiredtextbook,3.0CEUs LNGX3082-01 10Thursdaysstarting March7,11a.m.-2p.m. (noclassApril18)

Spanish, Level IThiscourseemphasizesvocabulary,gram-marandwritinginstructioninadditiontoSpanishandLatinAmericanculture.Text-bookavailableatthecollegebookstore.DominicPalmieri,$139tuition+optionaltextbook,3.0CEUs LNGX7831-01 10Mondaysstarting March4,6-9p.m.

Spanish, Level IIAcontinuationofLevelI,youwillbeintro-ducedtogrammaticalcontenttoenhanceaccuracy,andyou’llbuildvocabularythroughconversation.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.(TextissameasLevelI.)DominicPalmieri,$139tuition+op-tionaltextbook,3.0CEUs LNGX7551-01 10Thursdaysstarting March7,6-9p.m. (noclassApril18)

Law & MoneyProtect Your AssetsLearnthefactsonnursinghomecare,Med-icaidandretirementplanning.Discussionwillincludehowtoprotectyourassetsfromanursinghomestay,thebiggestmistakeseniorsmakeontitlingassets,estateplan-ningforthemiddleclassandminimizingtaxesupondeath.DavidMickley,CLU,MSFS,ChFC,CFP®,CMP™,CLTC,$25tui-tion,.3CEUs FINX7553-01 Thursday,April25, 6-9p.m.

Estate PlanningThisclassprovidesfundamentalestate-plan-ning strategies to help you reduce costs/taxesandavoidthepitfallsthatcommonlyoccurwithsimpleestates.Topicsinclude:avoidanceofprobate,Medicarereimburse-mentfornursinghomesandguardianshipproceedings.AttorneyEricBononi,$9tui-tion,.1CEUs FINX1752-01 Monday,March25, 6-7p.m.

Buying a Home in Today’s MarketThiscoursewillprovideanoverviewonwheretostart,whattolookforindetermin-ingvalue,bestfinancingforyourlifestyleandneeds,makingthebestinvestment,inspections,understandingthecontractandmore.ScottLudwick,$15tuition,.2CEUs RESX0460-01 Wednesday,March20, 6-8p.m.

Selling a Home in Today’s MarketWhetheryousellyourhomeonyourownorgothroughanagent,thisclasswillbeben-eficialforyou.Preparingyourhomeforthemarket,determiningvalue,maximizingthesellingprice,avoidingproblems,reducingsellingtimeandunderstandingthecontractwillbecovered.ScottLudwick,$15tuition,.2 CEUs RESX7500-01 Wednesday,March27, 6-8p.m.

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Invest in Your DebtLearnhowtopayoffalldebt,includingmortgages,in7to10yearsusingonlypresentincome.Youwilllearnspecificmathematicaltechniquesforrapidlypayingdowndebt.Whetheryouearn$20,000or$120,000,youwillbenefitfromthisprac-tical,provenmethod.Noget-rich-quickschemes—justsimplemathandsurprisingresults.Bringalistofyourdebts,withbal-ancesandmonthlypayments,alongwithacalculatortoclass.Optionaltextbookavailablefromtheinstructorfor$45.LindaBanks,$29tuition+$7materialfee,.3CEUs FINX3220-01 Thursday,April4, 6-9p.m.

Paying for Long-term CareTheaveragecostofnursinghomecareintheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaisnowover$8,400amonth.Whatwouldyourfamilydoiffacedwithanursinghomestay?What is the difference between Personal Care,AssistedLivingandNursingHomeCare?Whatoptionsexisttoallowlovedonestostayathome?Whatbenefitsareavailabletohelppayforthecareweneed?WillIlosemyhouseifIaccepthelpfromMedicaid?Thisclasswilldiscusstheanswerstothesequestionsandmore.ColleenBratkovich,Esquire,$29tuition,.6CEUs FINX4860-01 2Tuesdaysstarting April9,6-9p.m.

Real Estate InvestmentsTopicscoveredwillincludemethodstoselectingprofitableproperties,howtofindgreatdeals,financing,rehabandprojectmanagement,buyingandholdingproperties,flipping,tenantselectionandmanagement,titleinsuranceandothertipsto starting and growing your real estate business.OtisDiCerbo,$29tuition+$2materialfee,.3CEUs FINX6699-01 Thursday,April25, 6-9p.m.

NEW - Retirement Fear FactorRetireesfacecommonfears:outlivingyourmoney,socialsecuritybeingreducedoreliminatedandpayingforlongtermcare.How would you be able to support your spouseandfamilyifyourretirementincomewasprimarilybeingusedtopayforyourcare?Thesearescaryandunfortunatelyvery real topics. Fortunately there are strategiesandsolutionstoovercomethem.DavidMickley,CLU,MSFS,ChFC,CFP®,CMP™,CLTC,$15tuition,.2CEUs FINX6698-01 Tuesday,April30, 6-8p.m.

Basic Will WritingYou’llleavethiscoursewiththeknowledgetocompleteabasicwilland,ifdesired,alivingwillandorgandonorform.Abasicwillprovides for general distribution of prop-erty;namesaguardian/trusteeforchildren,ifneeded;namesapersonalrepresentativetoadministertheestate;andprovidesspe-cificburialinstructions,ifdesired.MaryAnnGrec,$29tuition,.4CEUs LAWX5300-01 Monday,April1, 5:30-9:30p.m.



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Weekend Gardener Series 2019ThefollowingseminarsareofferedthroughapartnershipwithPennStateCooperativeExtensionandwillbeconductedattheYoungwoodCampus.Please register early, classes fill quickly.

Small Trees for Pennsylvania LandscapeEric Oesterling, Retired Penn State Extension educatorThereareanendlessvarietyofsmalltomediumsizedtreesthatcanaddcolorandbeautytoyourlandscape.Considernotjustspringbloombutalsoleafcolorinspring,summerandfall,interestingbark,treestructureandevenfruitforwinterinterest.Considerthesite,soil,space,drainage,exposure,sunlight,etc.Thereisatreeforeveryspot.Wewilltakealookatmanyspeciesandselectionsofbothintroducedandnativetreesthatcanthriveinoursoilsandclimate.OesterlinghasworkedandtaughtabouthorticultureinPennsylvaniafor40years.$20tuition,.225CEUs NTRX8023-01 Tuesday,March5,7-9:15p.m.

Building the Natural Swimming PondMartha Oliver, horticulturist at Powdermill Nature Reserve and Lifelong GardenerOliverbuiltaswimmingpondwithamarshfiltrationsystemin2008.After10yearsandmanymistakes,her27’x20’pondiscrystalclearyear-roundwithoutanychlorine,andhometogoldfish,tadpoles,newtsandfrogs,pluswaterliliesandpickerelweed.Withstep-by-stepphotosofthepondthroughtheyears,shewilldiscusssitelocation,expenses,troubleshootingandplantingthemarshfilter.Thewatergardengrowingingravelishometomanybeautifulplantsandbloomsthroughouttheseason,MarchtoOctober.$20tuition,.225CEUs NTRX7575-01 Tuesday,March12,7-9:15p.m.

Introduction to General HydroponicsLauren Baylor, manager of Root 22 HydroponicsThisintroductionintothegeneralapplicationsofhydroponicsforindoorgrowingwillexplainwhy hydroponics is able to produce a larger yield for crops at a faster rate than traditional growingmethods.Baylorwillhighlightafewpopularhydroponicmethods-NFT,DeepWaterCulture,Aquaponics,andFloodandDrain.Thepresentationwillincludeanoverviewofmedia,environmentalcontrols,lightingsystemsandnutrientsolutions.$20tuition,.225CEUs NTRX3062-01 Tuesday,March19,7-9:15p.m.

Succulents Are SexyBill Hendricks, owner of Klyn Nurseries and Expert PlantsmanMany cacti and succulents are hardy and can be used in the garden year-round or placed outsideincontainers.Hendrickswilldiscusstheirdiversityandhowtocarefortheminthehomeandgarden,alongwithcreativewaystouseanddisplayyourplants.$20tuition,.225CEUsNTRX7571-01 Tuesday,March26,7-9:15p.m.

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April 2 - Two Presentations$20tuition,.225CEUs NTRX4518-01 Tuesday,April12,7-9:15p.m.

PART ONE: Identification & Management of the New Invasive Insect-Spotted Lanternfly(7-8p.m.)Heather Leach, Spotted Lanternfly Extension associate at Penn StateLeachwilltalkabouttheimpactofSpottedLanternflyacrossallaffectedcommoditiesandstakeholders,includinghomeowners,thegreenindustryandgrapegrowers.Shewillprovidean overview of how to prepare for spotted lanternfly and the research happening at Penn State to control this insect.

PART TWO: Dare 2 B Tick Aware(8:15-9:15p.m.)Chelsea Gross, West Nile Virus Program technician for Westmoreland Conservation DistrictPennsylvanialeadsthenationincasesofLymediseaseandticksareastatewideriskwithtick-bornediseasesreportedinall67counties.LearnhowtopreventtickbitesandLymeandothertick-bornediseases.Grosswillalsocoverthelifecyclesofticks,howtoremoveatick,recognizingearlysymptomsandseekinghelpifyoubecomeill.

Where Would We Be Without Honeybees?David Lake, beekeeper and Penn State Master Gardeneryouknowthatbeesareresponsibleforoneoutofeverythreebitesoffoodthatweeat?TheyhavebeeninthenewsoverthelastfewyearsconcerningpollinationandColonyCollapsedisorder.Learnaboutthehivesyearlycycle,honeyextraction,diseasesandpests,theimportanceoftheirworkinpollinationandmore!$20tuition,.225CEUs NTRX3057-01 Tuesday,April9,7-9:15p.m.

Additional Gardening ClassesThe Versatility of HerbsHomegrownherbscanprovidenewflavorsincooking,makingherbalteas,aromatics,craftsandcleaningsuppliesforyourhome.Joinustolearnmoreaboutgrowingandusingherbsinyourhomeinmanydifferentways.EllenMarsili,$35tuition,.6CEUs NTRX8560-01 3WednesdaysstartingMay1,7-9p.m.

NEW - What’s New in Perennials?Perennialsprovideyourgardenwithavarietyofcolor,form,bloomtime,sizeandtexture.Learn what plants to purchase based on soil and light conditions and begin planning your beautifulgarden.NancyNeel,$10tuition NTRX6649-01 Wednesday,March27,6-8p.m.

Fairy GardensAddmagictoyourbackyardwithafairygardenbylearningtheproperplantandsoilselectionforcompatibilityandappropriatenessforaminiaturegarden,alongwithaccessoriestocreateyourown.NancyNeel,$10tuition NTRX1752-01 Wednesday,April10,6-8p.m.

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Personal InterestBeginning BeekeepingBeekeepingisagreathobbythatcouldalsoturnintoaprofitablebusiness.Topicscovered include basics of beginning bee-keeping;wheretoobtainbees;equipment;stateinspectorsandregulations;andhoneysafety guidelines. Registration ends Feb-ruary21.JohnAlbright,$55tuition+$12materialfee,1.0CEUs NTRX0080-01 4Mondaysstarting March4,6:30-9p.m.

Balancing Your Body’s Energy FieldsOftenwhenwefeeltired,depletedorun-clear,itisourbiofieldenergythatisoutofbalance.In1994,theUSNationalInstituteofHealth(NIH)establishedtheterm“bio-field”todescribethematrixofdifferentenergiessupportingvitality.TraditionalChinesemedicinedescribestheinternalandexternalenergybiofieldsastheaura,chakrasystemandmeridianfield.Exploretheformandfunctionoftheseenergysystemsandlearnsimplemethodsthatencouragebalanceandharmoniousflow.KathyDuffy,director of Energy Connection Creative HealingCenter,$17tuition+$3materialfee,.25CEUs PRDX0347-01 Thursday,May9, 6:30-9p.m.

Essential Oils 101Oilsextractedfromaromaticplantshavepowerful,positiveandtherapeuticbenefitstothemindandbody.Youwilllearnwhatessentialoilsare,whytheywork,andhowtosafelyusethemtoboosttheimmunesystem,reducestressandanxiety,improvesleeping,etc.Youwillmakeapersonalizedoilblendtotakehome.LeighAnnBrockhoff&JamieWieland,$39tuition+$12materialfee,.6CEUs PRDX1801-60 2Thursdaysstarting March21,6-9p.m. (Westmoreland-Latrobe) PRDX1801-01 2Thursdaysstarting April4,6-9p.m.

Balance Yourself Using ColorColoraffectsyourphysical,mentalandemotionalstates.Eachcolorhasauniquefrequencyandwavelengththatpromotesaspecificenergythatcanbecalming,moti-vating,healing,irritating,etc.Explorewaystousecolortomakeadifferenceinyourenvironmentandyourpersonalstateofbalance. We will cover practical applications as well as how to use color visualization for stressreduction.LindaYarbrough,$15tui-tion,.25CEUs PRDX0349-01 Wednesday,April3, 6:30-9p.m.

NEW - Minimalism 101Tiredoffeelingoverwhelmed?Wanttoliveamoresimplelifewithlessstress,moremoneyandmoretimewithlovedonesandfavoriteactivities?Youcanachievethesethingswithminimalism.Minimalismismorethanhavinglessclutterinyourhome–itisa lifestyle change. Get started on your jour-neytowardminimalism.CorryVargo,$15tuition PRDX5256-01 Tuesday,April2,6-9p.m.

Herbal Tea BlendsJoinusfortipsonmakingherbalteaandherbal tea blends for both taste and specific purposes such as relaxation and de-stress-ing.EllenMarsili,$15tuition+$2materialfee,.2CEUs PHSX3045-01 Tuesday,April9,7-9p.m.

Edible & Medicinal Plants ofPennsylvaniaDiscovertheedibleandmedicinalplantsand their uses that are local to Western Pennsylvaniaasyoutakeatwo-hourwalkontheFiveStarBikeTrail.Wearappropriatefootwear.Classmeetsinaclassroomandwillbeheldrainorshine.LindseyPraksti,$15tuition+$2materialfee,.2CEUs MEDX1764-01 Saturday,April27, 10a.m.-noon

Stress-The DifferenceBetween Good & BadStressisaninevitablepartoflife,butyoucanimprovethewayyourespondtobadstress. Good stress is the stress that is ben-eficialandmotivating.Jointhediscussiontolearnhowtokeepabalanceinyourlife.DoloresO’Hara,$12tuition,.2CEUs PRDX7803-01 Tuesday,April23,6-8p.m.

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ZentangleCreatebeautifulimagesfromrepetitivepatternsinaneasytolearnformat.Thisfascinatingnewartformincreasesfocusandcreativity while providing a fun and light-hearted way to relax and intentionally shift your attention. Additional Zentangle sup-plies will be available in class. Paulette Har-vey,$12tuition+$10materialfee,.2CEUs RTSX9900-01 Thursday,April4,6-8p.m.

Drones: What You Needto Know Before You FlySmallUnmannedAircraftSystems(sUAS),commonlyknownasdrones,areadynamic,emergingtechnologythatarechanginghowbusinesses operate. Whether you are a hob-byist or want to utilize drones for business purposes,youmustknowthelegalissues,FAA guidelines and safety best practices beforeyoufly.Thisclasswillprovideyouwith an overview of drone operation and regulations,aswellastipsonpurchasingadrone,andahands-onopportunitytoflyadrone.DavidUhrinek,$29tuition,.4CEUs PRDX1450-01 SaturdaystartingApril27, 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

How to Operate Your Digital CameraThiscoursewillshowyouhowtousethebuttons,dialsandswitchesonyourdigitalcameraforbetterphotographicresults.Bringyourdigitalcameraandmanualtoclass.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.AlanLaick,$55tuition+op-tionaltextbook,.9CEUs DAPX1478-01 3Tuesdaysstarting March19,6-9p.m.

Digital PhotographyLearn the basics of photography such as lighting,shutterspeed,aperture,exposureandASAtotakephotographsandtrans-formthemintodigitalcreationsusingacomputer.VictorPilipovich,$99tuition+$2material/labfee,1.8CEUs DAPX1470-01 6Wednesdasysstarting March20,6-9p.m.

Photoshop, Level 1Withthishands-oncourse,youwillenhancephotosandartworkthatwilldemonstratethe Photoshop basics and capabilities. Using thepowerfultoolsofretouching,paintinganddrawing,youwillbeabletocreatedaz-zlingimagestomakeyourpresentations,newslettersorartworkpop.Youshouldknowhowtouseacomputer,butnopre-vious Photoshop experience is necessary. VictorPilipovich,$95tuition+$2materialfee,1.5CEUs DAPX6657-01 5Tuesdaysstarting March5,6-9p.m.

Photoshop, Level 2TakethebasicslearnedinPhotoshop,Level1 to a higher level and expand the use of Photoshopapplicationtomanipulateyourimages.Youwillapplynewapplicationsthroughhands-onimagingexercises.Pre-requisite:Photoshop,Level1oratleastoneyearexperienceusingPhotoshop.VictorPilipovich,$95tuition+$10materialfee,1.5 CEUs DAPX6658-01 5Tuesdaysstarting April16,6-9p.m.

Get to Know Your Kindle FireFeatures reviewed will include setting up youreReader,downloadingeBooks,custom-izingyourhomescreenandusingAppshort-cutstoborrowingeBooksfromyourlocallibrary,sharingyourcollection,identifyingsourcesforfreeeBooksandtransferringfilesfromyourcomputertoyoureBookdevice.Alluserlevelswelcome.BringyoureReaderandyourlibrarycard(ifyouhaveone)toclass.AnneZemba,$15tuition,.2CEUs PRDX2551-01 Wednesday,March27, 6-8p.m.

Wireless SecuritySecureyourhomewirelessnetworktomin-imizetheriskofyourpersonalinformationbeing stolen. Gaining an understanding of wirelesstechnologyandtakingstepstolockdownyourwirelessnetworkwillmakeyoulessofatargetforhackers.CarolShoe-maker,$29tuition,.3CEUs DAPX8751-01 Monday,March18, 6-9p.m.

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Fundamentals of Guitar PlayingThisguitarcourseisnotonlyanintroductionforthebeginningguitarist,butisalsoforthe guitarist who has been playing for years butcannotreadmusic.Youwilllearnhowtosightreadmusic,playchordsandincorpo-rate a variety of techniques in your playing styles,whethertheybecountry,rock,jazz,folk,bluesorclassical.Bytheendofthiscourse,youwillhavetheessentialstoplayguitarasasoloistortoaccompanyanother.Must provide your own acoustic guitar. Limit10students.RegistrationendsFebru-ary28.DeborahKazsimer,$59tuition+$27materialfee(includestextbook),.8CEUs MSCX2604-01 8Mondaysstarting March11,6-7p.m. MSCX2604-02 8Mondaysstarting March11,7:10-8:10p.m.

Fundamentals of Guitar Playing IILessonswillincludesightreadingchords,basschordaccompaniment,dynamics,eighthnoterests,dottedquarternotes,majorscalesandmore!Bringacousticgui-tartoclass.Limit10students.RegistrationendsFebruary28.Ifyouhavethebook,informregistration.DeborahKazsimer,$59tuition+$27materialfee(includestext-book),.8CEUs MSCX2606-01 8Thursdaysstarting March14,6-7p.m. (noclassApril18)

Fundamentals of Guitar Playing IIIIncludessightnoteshigheruponthestaff,melodywithchordreadingaccompaniment,basssoloswithchordaccompaniment,syncopation,majorandminorscales,16thnotes with syncopation and alternating bass notes.Bringguitartoclass.Limit10stu-dents. Registration ends February 28. If you havethebook,informregistration.DeborahKazsimer,$59tuition+$27materialfee(in-cludestextbook),.8CEUs MSCX2607-01 8Thursdaysstarting March14,7:10-8:10p.m. (noclassApril18)

Fundamentals of Guitar Playing IVContinuelearningguitartechniques,dimin-ishedandaugmentedchords,syncopatedrhythms,arpeggios,minorkeys,walkingbassnotes,harmonicminorandmelodicminorscales,andmore.Mustbeanadvancedguitar player. Bring acoustic guitar to class. Limit10students.RegistrationendsFebru-ary28.Ifyouhavethebook,informregistra-tion.DeborahKazsimer,$59tuition+$27materialfee(includestextbook),.8CEUs MSCX2608-01 8Thursdaysstarting March1,8:20-9:20p.m. (noclassApril18)

Beyond Six Strings!Explore a variety of techniques and styles thatincludehowtojamwithothersviachordprogressions,improvisingwithscales,fingerstyleplaying,arpeggios,alternatetunings,andgenresincludingrock,countrymusic,blues,jazzandmore.Bringguitartoclass.Limit10students.RegistrationendsFebru-ary28.Ifyouhavethebook,informRegis-tration.DeborahKazsimer,$59tuition+$30materialfee(includestextbook),.8CEUs MSCX0455-01 8Mondaysstarting March11,8:20-9:20p.m.

NEW - Fun with the UkuleleLearntoplaysimplemelodiesandchordac-companimentontheukuleleforindividual,duetorgroupperformance.Coursemateri-alswillbepresentedinbothstandardmusi-calnotationandtablature.Nopriormusicaltrainingisrequired.Theclassisdesignedtoprovideaplatformforfuturedevelopmentandexpansionoftechnique.Youmustpro-videyourowninstrument.FredC.Adams,Ph.D.,$45tuition+$2materialfee MSCX9450-01 3Tuesdaysstarting April9,6-8p.m.



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Basic Handgun Familiarizationfor WomenWomencanlearntheverybasicsofweap-ons(handguns)andtheappropriatehan-dling of the handgun they choose to train withwhilebeinginclasswithotherwomenwithsimilarknowledge/experience.Theclassroomportionwillconsistofdisas-sembly,reassembly,cleaningtheweapon,ammunitionandotherinstructiontohelpthe student understand their weapon or the weapontheymaychooseatalaterdate.Forthosewhoalreadyownaweapon,bringinyourowner’smanual.(Nofirearmsplease.)One-hourlunchonyourown.DonaldHess,$42tuition+$2materialfee,.4CEUs LAWX2049-01 Saturday,March23, 9a.m.-2p.m.

Handguns - Home Safety &Personal ProtectionApplicable“useofforce”issuesandinfor-mation,self-protectiontips,knowledgeofcivilliabilityissuesandinformationonvari-ousgunpermitsarethefocusofthiscourse.Class includes six hours of shooting at our firearmsrange.Bringyourownhandgunandatleast150roundsoffactoryammu-nition.Nohand-loadedammunitionisper-mittedonrange.Shootingisnotrequired,but you will attend the range sessions to be exposedtoweapons,understandhowtheyfunction and appreciate their capabilities andlimitations.Bringaholsterthatfitsyourhandgun and wear a belt to the range por-tionoftheclass.DonaldHess,$125tuition+$10materialfee,1.6CEUs LAWX2050-01 Monday&Wednesday, March11&13,6-10p.m. (Youngwood)and Saturday,March16, 8a.m.-5p.m.(Public SafetyTrainingCenter)

Advanced Handguns -Home Safety & Personal ProtectionFurtherdevelopyourmarksmanship,de-cision-makingskills,personalsurvivalskillsandknowledgeofuseofforceissues.Top-icscoveredwillincludelegalramifications,shootingfrombehindcover,effectivetargetacquisition,shootingwhilestationaryandonthemove,andpracticalapplicationsoftactical shooting. Class includes six hours ofshootingonWestmoreland’sfirearmsrange. Bring your own handgun and at least 150roundsoffactoryammunition.Nohand-loadedammunitionispermittedontherange. Bring a holster that fits your handgun and wear a belt to the range portion of the class.Prerequisite:Handguns-HomeSafetyandPersonalProtection.DonaldHess,$64tuition+$10materialfee,.8CEUs LAWX2051-78 Saturday,March30, 8a.m.-5p.m.(Public SafetyTrainingCenter)

Advanced Handguns IIContinue your handgun training by shooting fromvariouslocationsincludingthecloseconfines of a vehicle using advanced target acquisitionmethods,shootingonthemove,shootingfromcoverandspeedshootingwithaccuracy.Prerequisite:AdvancedHandguns(LAWX2051).DonaldHess,$65tuition+$10materialfee,.8CEUsLAWX2053-78Saturday,February23, 8a.m.-5p.m.(Public SafetyTrainingCenter)

Dim Light/Darkness Shooting-Advanced Handgun Level 2Mostcrimesinvolvingfirearmsoccurintheeveninghoursorlater,whendarknesspro-videseasycovertocriminals.Skillslearnedwillincreasemarksmanshipanddecisionmakingasitrelatestosurvivalanduseofdeadlyforce.Havetheedgewhenitcomestotargetacquisitionandskillswhenitcountsthemostandknowyourrights.Pre-requisite:AdvancedHandguns-HomeSafety&PersonalProtection.DonaldHess,$75tuition+$2materialfee,.6CEUs LAWX2052-78 Saturday,March9, 4-10p.m.(PublicSafety TrainingCenter)

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Archiving Your Family TreasuresPreserveyourfamily’shistoryforgenera-tionstocome.Youwilllearnhowtocata-logue and preserve your collections so that they can be shared with others. Bring a samplingofyourtreasurestothelastclass.FrankKordalski,Jr.,$19tuition,.4CEUs HSTX2594-01 2Wednesdaysstarting March27,6:30-8:30p.m.

The History of Bushy Run BattlefieldTheBattleofBushyRunwasoneofthemostsignificantNativeAmericanconflictsinAmericanHistory.Comeanddiscovertherolethislocalhistoricallandmarkplayedinthehistoryofournation.ScottPerry,$15tuition,.3CEUs HSTX3072-90 Thursday,April4,6-9p.m. (Westmoreland-Murrysville)

Road to Revolution:America’s Path to IndependenceThisexcitingstorywillintroduceyoutotheoriginsofAmericanIndependence.Theyears1763-1776weresomeofthemostimportantyearsinournation’shistory.YouwilllearnaboutthedecadethatdrovefamousearlyAmericanssuchasGeorgeWashington,JohnAdams,ThomasJef-fersonandPennsylvania’sownBenjaminFranklin,tocreatetheUnitedStates.FromloyalBritishcolonytoindependentnation,you will explore the birth of our nation. Eric Greisinger,Ph.D.,$15tuition,.3CEUs HSTX7110-01 Thursday,April25, 6-9p.m.

International Impact ofthe American Civil WarInthecourseofanywar,commerceisdis-ruptedandtheAmericanCivilWarwasnoexception.Wewilllookathowthenavalblockadeofsouthernportsaffectedforeigneconomies,helpedinthebuildingoftheSuez Canal and led to the rise of an ex-tremistIslamicmovement.ScottPerry,$15tuition,.3CEUs HSTX3800-01 Monday,April15, 6-9p.m.

NEW - The Splendid Little War: 1898TheSpanish-Philippine-AmericanWarlastedfromApriltoAugust1898.Famousfigures,keyevents,long-termimpactsandsocialconnections of the conflict will be presented. EricGreisinger,Ph.D.,$15tuition,.3CEUs HSTX8999-01 Thursday,March28, 6-9p.m.

NEW - World War I & SocietyFamousfigures,keyevents,socialconnec-tionsandtheimpactthewarhadonthe20th & 21st centuries will be presented. Eric Greisinger,Ph.D.,$15tuition,.3CEUs HSTX9059-01 Thursday,April11, 6-9p.m.

NEW - Prohibition in AmericaThiscourseexaminestheoriginsofalcoholinAmerica,howitwasusedandwhypeoplewanteditsusetoend.Itthentakesamoredetailed view of the rules during prohibi-tion,howtheywereviolatedandhowtheywerefollowed.Italsolooksatthepoliticalprocessthatallowedaverysmallminorityin the country to enact a constitutional amendmenttobanthesale,importationandproductionofalcoholinAmerica.EricGreisinger,Ph.D.,$15tuition,.3CEUs HSTX6677-01 Monday,April29,6-9p.m.

Medicare 101InformationwillbepresentedonMedicarebenefits,MedicareAdvantageoptions,Medigap plans and the Medicare pre-scriptiondrugbenefit.InformationwillbepresentedbytheAPPRISEprogramwhichisaprogramoftheDepartmentofAging.Theprogramprovidesfreeinformationandcounseling to anyone who is Medicare eligi-ble.Notuition,.2CEUs PRDX5019-01 Tuesday,January22, 2-4p.m. PRDX5019-90 Tuesday,February19, 2-4p.m. (Westmoreland-Murrysville) PRDX5019-60 Tuesday,March19, 2-4p.m. (Westmoreland-Latrobe) PRDX5019-91 Tuesday,April9,6-8p.m. (Westmoreland-Murrysville) PRDX5019-02 Tuesday,May14,6-8p.m.

Car MaintenanceOldornew,warrantyornot,havingafewsimpletipscouldsaveyoupotentialcarproblems.Topicsincludetirecareandchanging,careoffluids,oilchanges,filterreplacements,preventativemaintenanceschedules and when your car needs to see a mechanic.Wearappropriateclothesaspor-tions of the class will be held outside. Randy Ward,$15tuition,.3CEUs AUTX0032-30 Saturday,April13, 9a.m.-noon (Westmoreland-New Kensington)

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Private Pilot Ground SchoolWhether you want to earn your wings as a privatepilot,preparefortheFAAwrittenexamorjustaddtoyourunderstandingoftheworldofflight,thisinformativeclassprovidesjusttherightamountofinstruc-tion.ClassesareheldattheWestmorelandAviationattheArnoldPalmerRegionalAirport and are offered in cooperation withWestmorelandAviation.MaterialfeeforpilotkittobepaidtoWestmorelandAviation. Discounted flight instruction is available to students of this course utilizing WestmorelandAviationAircraftandInstruc-tors. Registration ends February 20. $259 tuition+$130(+tax)materialfee,3.6CEUs PRDX5451-62 12Thursdaysstarting March7,6-9p.m.(Arnold PalmerRegionalAirport)

Residential Lighting &Electrical BasicsLearnhowtodiagnoseandrepaircommonelectricalproblems,andmostimportantly,knowwhentocallaprofessional.Introduc-tion to the National Electric Code is offered throughhands-onactivities,simpleInstalla-tionsandrepairs.JosephMyers,$95tuition+$15materialfee,1.2CEUs HOBX3100-A1 3Saturdaysstarting March23,8a.m.-noon (Westmoreland- AdvancedTechnology Center)

Warrior WomenWarriorWomenisaprovenpersonalvio-lencepreventionprogramdevelopedtoteachwomentechniquestolimitpotentiallydangeroussituations.Classishands-on,entertainingandfilledwithpracticalskillsthatarepracticedwitheachparticipant.Thetechniquesaresimpleandhighlyeffectivefor creating a window of escape. Wear comfortableclothesandshoes.CassandraKintigh,$15tuition,.3CEUs PHSX2153-01 Monday,March25, 6-9p.m.

NEW - Warrior Women 2ConceptslearnedinWarriorWomenwillbe reviewed with new techniques added to protectyourself.Wearcomfortableclothesandshoes.CassandraKintigh,$15tuition,.3 CEUs PHSX2157-01 Monday,April22,6-9p.m.

Mental Health First AidMentalHealthFirstAidteachesyouriskfactorsandwarningsignsformentalhealthandaddictionconcerns,strategiesforhowtohelpsomeoneinbothcrisisandnon-cri-sissituations,andwheretoturnforhelp.ProvidedinpartnershipwithWestmore-landCasemanagementandSupports,Inc.30-minutelunchonyourown.$49tuition,.8 CEUs JREX5250-01 Saturday,March30, 9a.m.-5:30p.m.

NEW - Youth Mental Health First AidYouthMentalHealthFirstAidteachesyouhowtoidentify,understandandrespondtosignsofmentalillnessesandsubstanceusedisorders.Thiseight-hourtraininggivesadultswhoworkwithyouththeskillsneeded to reach out and provide initial sup-porttoadolescents(ages12-18)whomaybedevelopingamentalhealthorsubstanceuseproblemandhelpconnectthemtoappropriate care. Provided in partnership withWestmorelandCasemanagementandSupports,Inc.30-minutelunchonyourown.$49tuition,.8CEUs JREX5251-01 Saturday,April13, 9a.m.-5:30p.m.

For more information about Personal Enrichmentclasses, contact Sylvia Detar, director/Continuing Educa tion ,1.800.262.2103, ext. 4190 [email protected].

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Advanced Dog ObedienceThiscourseoffersadvancedtrainingforthose dogs that have learned the basics and arereadytolearntoworkwithoutleashesand prepare for obedience showing. Learn advancedcommands,includingretrievingand drop on recall. All dogs will be evalu-atedforpriortraining.ArleneHalloran,$59tuition NTRX1351-01 8Saturdaysstarting March23,10-11a.m. (noclassApril20) (ScienceHallParkingLot)

Safe DrivingAARP Smart Driver CourseThistwo-sessionclassroomdriverretrainingprogramisdesignedtohelpadultsage50andbetterimprovetheirdrivingskills.Theclasscoverstheeffectsofagingandmedicationsondriving,basicdrivingrules,licenserenewal,localtraffichazards,adverseroadconditions,en-ergysavingandaccidentpreventionmeasures.$20materialfeepayableatfirstclass(checkormoneyorderonlymadepayabletoAARP,nocash).Thefeeisonly$15ifyouareamem-berofAARP(membershipcardmustbepresented).NOTE:Youmustbeage50orolder,have a valid driver’s license and attend both sessions to receive a certificate. RSVL2150-01 Monday&Tuesday,April8&9,6-10p.m. RSVL2150-60 Monday&Tuesday,April8&9,9a.m.-1p.m.(Westmoreland-Latrobe) RSVL2150-90 Monday&Tuesday,April15&16,9a.m.-1p.m.(Westmoreland-Murrysville) RSVL2150-02 Tuesday&Wednesday,May14&15,9a.m.-1p.m.

AARP Smart Driver Course Four-Hour RefresherThisclasswillteachyouhowtohandleadversedrivingconditionsandtraffichazards,inad-ditiontolearningabouttheeffectsofagingandmedicationsondriving.Prerequisite:AARPDriverSafetyeighthourclass.Youmustbringthesafetycertificatefromprior55AliveDriverSafetyclassasproofofcompletion.$20materialfeepayableatfirstclass(checkormoneyorderonlymadepayabletoAARP,nocash).$15forAARPmembers(membershipcardmustbepresented) RSVL2154-60 Thursday,March14,9a.m.-1:30p.m.(Westmoreland-Latrobe) RSVL2154-01 Monday,March18,9a.m.-1p.m. RSVL2154-02 Wednesday,April10,5-9p.m. RSVL2154-71 Wednesday,April17,9a.m.-2p.m.(LatrobeSeniorCenter) RSVL2154-90 Monday,May13,9a.m.-1p.m.(Westmoreland-Murrysville) RSVL2154-03 Thursday,May16,5-9p.m.

Pet CareBasic Dog ObedienceThiscourseteachesownershowtotrainadoginobediencebasics,theresponsibilitiesowners have with pets and neighbors and propercareinareassuchasnoise,cleanupandbreeding.Minimumdogage:fourmonths.Requiresacertificatefromaveter-inarian showing PHL w/Parvo given within thelastninemonthsandrabieswithinthelast two years. Bring your dog on a leash. ArleneHalloran,$59tuition NTRX1360-01 8Saturdaysstarting March23,9-10a.m. (noclassApril20) (ScienceHallParkingLot)

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For more information about Computer classes, contact Sylvia Detar, director/Continuing Educa tion ,1.800.262.2103, ext. 4190or [email protected].

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Orientation to CodingAn introductory course to the basics of codingusingHTMLandCSS,youwillwritecodetodevelopasimplewebapplication.Musthavebasiccomputerexperience(save/openfiles,navigatetheinternet,etc.).Ifyoufindcodingtobeinteresting,youcantakeyour learning to the next step with the Intro-duction to Coding class. Bring flash drive to class.JanetPowell,$69tuition,.6CEUs DAPX0892-01 Saturday,March9, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

Introduction to CodingWhetheryouwanttobecomeacareercoder,designyourownwebsite,haveagreatideaforanappthatyouwanttotaketomarket,orsimplybeabletounderstandthetechnologythatsurroundsyou,itwouldbebeneficialtoaddthesetechnicalskillstoyourresume.Inthishands-onclass,you will craft web applications using the basicsofHTML,CSSandJavaScript.Musthavebasiccomputerexperience(save/openfiles,navigatetheInternet,etc.);typing experience will be beneficial. Bring flashdrivetoclass.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.JanetPowell,$185tuition+requiredtextbook,2.1CEUs DAPX0891-01 7Thursdaysstarting March21,6-9p.m. (noclassApril18)

NEW - Cybersecurity BasicsGain a basic understanding of the field of cybersecurity and why it is necessary today. We’llreviewpastcybersecurityattacksandthepotentialcostofrecovery,alongwithtypesofemergingthreats,likeRansom-ware,phishingschemesandidentitytheft.Followingthisclass,youcantakeIntroduc-tiontoCybersecurity.MichaelCaglia,$29tuition,.2CEUs DAPX1250-01 Tuesday,March5, 6-8p.m.

NEW - Introduction to CybersecurityThisCiscoNetworkingAcademyintroduc-torycourseexplorescybertrends,threatsand the broader topic of cybersecurity in a waythatwillmattertoyou.Learnhowtoprotect your personal privacy online while gaining additional insight on the challenges companies,governmentalandeducationalinstitutionsfacetoday.MichaelCaglia,$185tuition,1.5CEUs DAPX1251-01 5Tuesdaysstarting March12,6-9p.m.Introduction to Game Design 8Thiscourseprovidesageneralintroductionto what goes into the design and developmentofbothvideoandanaloggames,withaparticularfocusontheuseofgamesoutsideofconsumerentertainment.Takethefirststepintounderstandinggamedesign,andhowitcanbeappliedinyourfield.MosesWolfenstein,Ph.D.,$245tuition,1.6CEUsDAPX3058-W1 March4-29(online)Introduction to IoT (Ages 16 & over)TheInternetofThings(IoT)istheconceptof connecting and interconnecting devices tocollect,shareandanalyzedata.ThisCiscoNetworkingAcademycourseprovidesan overview of the concepts and challenges ofthetransformationaltoIoTeconomy.Itdiscusses the Internet and its evolution to interconnectingpeople,processes,dataandthingsthatformtheInternetofThings.MichaelCaglia,$99tuition,1.5CEUs DAPX3062-01 5Mondaysstarting March11,6-9p.m.Computer Basics Using Windows 10Abeginnercoursetohelpyoubecomecomfortablewithusingapersonalcomputer(PC)forpersonaluseortodevelopbetterjob-relatedskills.Becomefamiliarwiththe Windows 10 interface and its basic capabilities,alongwithbasiccomputerhardwareandterminology,filesavingandfilemanagement.Explorehowtocreatedocuments,sendemail,browsetheInternetandshareinformationbetweenapplicationsandotherusers.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetosecondclass.CarolShoemaker,$89tuition+requiredtextbook,1.5CEUs DAPX1041-01 5Wednesdaysstarting March27,6-9p.m.

All computer courses are conducted in an interactive learning environment where each student completes lessons and

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Computers forPlus 50 using Windows 10A beginner class especially for those 50 and betterthatprovidesahands-on,relaxedapproachtocomputerlearningforpersonaluseortodevelopjob-relatedskills.BecomefamiliarwiththeWindows10interfaceanditsbasiccapabilities,alongwithbasiccomputerhardwareandterminology,filesaving,filemanagement,creatingdocuments,sendingemail,browsingtheInternetandsharinginformationbetweenapplicationsandotherusers.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetosecondclass.PatriciaRoose,$89tuition+requiredtextbook,1.5CEUs DAPX0916-01 5Wednesdaysstarting April3,9a.m.-noon

Windows 10Thishands-oncoursewillshowyouhowtonavigatetheWindows10interface;usetheWindowsappsanddesktopapplicationstocompleteday-to-daytasks;installnewappsandmultitaskwithmultipleprograms;workwithfilesandfoldersbyusingFileExplorerandOneDrive;useCortanaasyour virtual personal assistant and Edge for webbrowsing;customizetheWindows10environmentandusethesecurityfeatures.PreviousexposuretopersonalcomputersandtheInternetisneeded.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetoclass.PatriciaRoose,$85tuition+requiredtextbook,1.2CEUs DAPX9116-01 4Mondaysstarting March25,6-9p.m.

Windows 10 Boot CampThishands-onbootcampwillshowyouhowtonavigatethenewWindows10interface;usetheWindowsappsanddesktopapplica-tionstocompletetasks;installnewappsandmulti-taskwithmultipleprograms;workwithfilesandfolders;useCortanaandEdgeforwebbrowsing;customizetheWindows10environmentandusethesecurityfeatures.PreviousexposuretopersonalcomputersandtheInternetisrequired.Textbookavail-ableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetoclass.30-minutelunchonyourown.PatriciaRoose,$55tuition+requiredtext-book,.6CEUs DAPX9117-01 Saturday,April13, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

Word Boot CampBecomefamiliarwiththeessentialWordworkingenvironment,includingtheWordStartscreenwithBackStageViewtomanageandopenyoursaveddocuments.Instruc-tion will be provided on using the Word Interface,navigatingandenteringtextusingboththekeyboardshortcuts,mouseandtouchscreen,personalizingtabs,ribbonsandthequickaccesstoolbar,andusingfileexplorertolocatefilesstoredonyourcom-puterorFlashDrive.Createnewdocumentsand learn editing techniques that you can usetochangetext,formats,margins,styles,andinsertbullets,numbersortabs.SavedocumentsinPDForWordolderversions.Windowsknowledgeisrequired.Handoutisincluded.Bringflashdrivetoclass.30-min-utelunchonyourown.PatriciaRoose,$55tuition+$2materialfee,.6CEUs DAPX9226-01 Saturday,April6, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

Word – Advanced FeaturesKeeptheinformationinyourWorddocumenteasytoreadusingtables,charts or headers and footers. Explore QuickPartstoinsertpreformattedtextandreachbeyondyourdesktoptoworkwithdocumentssavedandstoredinyourOneDrivecloudstorage.Inspectadocumentbeforesharing,limitothersediting,tracktheeditingandformattingchangesothershavemade,createcommentsandcombineorcompareseparatereviewer’scomments.Workwithmassmailingtoolstocommunicatewithalargenumberofpeople.WindowsandWordknowledgeisrequired.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetoclass.30-minutelunchonyourown.PatriciaRoose,$55tuition+$2materialfee+requiredtext,.6CEUs DAPX9204-01 Saturday,April27, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.

BOOKSTORE HOURSFor textbook prices and

information, visitwestmoreland.edu/bookstore.

Hours are Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. & Tuesday through Friday,

8 a.m.-5 p.m.Bookstore will be closed

March 13-16, 2019.



COMPUTERSNEW - Building a Websitewith WordPressCreateawebsiteforyourselforasmallbusiness using the WordPress content managementsystem.LearnwhatWordPressisandhowitworks.You’llcreateuptofivepages(home,about,services,blogandcontact)andcustomizethemwithtextandimages.You’llalsolearntosecureandbackupyourwebsiteandhowtoupdateitregularly.Youwillberequiredtopurchasewebsitehostingandadomainname.Musthavecomputerexperience.ReneMorozowich,$69tuition,.8CEUs DAPX9240-01 4Tuesdaysstarting March19,6-8p.m.

Computer MaintenanceAre you frustrated by your PC running too slowly?Doesittakeforevertoloadyourhomeorwebpages?Youdon’tneedtotakeittoarepairshoptosolvetheseissues.Youcan do it yourself by using the various utility toolsthatcomebundledwithWindows.Inadditiontoperformingmaintenance,youneedtoprotectyourcomputerfromspam,viruses,andmalware.ComeandlearnwhatyouneedtodotokeepyourPCrunningsmoothly.CarolShoemaker,$39tuition+$2materialfee,.6CEUs DAPX0940-01 2Mondaysstarting March25,6-9p.m.

Excel 2016, Level 1Youwillcreateworksheetsbyenteringandeditingdata;manageandnavigateworksheetsandworkbooks;createformulas;usefunctions;manipulateworksheetdata;formatworksheetcontents;andprepare,setupandprintinformation.Windowsknowledgeisrequired.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetoclass.$75tuition+requiredtextbook,1.2CEUs DAPX1781-01 RichardMartz 4 Wednesdays starting March6,6-9p.m. DAPX1781-30 JamesDeLuca 4Thursdaysstarting March21,6-9p.m. (Westmoreland-New Kensington)

Excel 2016, Level 2Topicscoveredwillincludelargeworksheetsandworkbooks,tables,outlines,insertingclipart,templates,digitalsignaturesandmore.Prerequisite:ExcelLevel1orexperiencedExceluser.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.RichardMartz,$75tuition+requiredtextbook,1.2CEUs DAPX1780-01 4Wednesdaysstarting April10,6-9p.m.

Excel – Advanced FeaturesGainadvancedskillsbylearningmorecom-plexfunctionsandformulastoproducemoreappropriatedata,PivotTablesforan-alyzing that data and advanced charting for thecommunicationofthedata.Mustbefa-miliarwithcommonExceltaskssuchasnav-igatingaworksheetandworkbook,addinganddeletingrows,columnsandworksheets,creatingbasicfunctionsandformulas,etc.GraceSandy,$59tuition,.6CEUs DAPX1782-01 2Saturdaysstarting March23,9a.m.-noon

Excel 2016 Boot CampYouwillcreateworksheetsbyenteringandeditingdata;manageandnavigateworksheetsandworkbooks;createformulas;usefunctions;manipulateworksheetdata;formatworksheetcontents;andprepare,setupandprintinformation.Windowsknowledgeisrequired.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.Bringflashdrivetoclass.30-minutelunchonyourown.RichardMartz,$55tuition+requiredtextbook,.6CEUs DAPX1778-01 Saturday,March9, 9a.m.-3:30p.m.



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For more information about Computer classes, contact Sylvia Detar, director/Continuing Educa tion ,1.800.262.2103, ext. 4190or [email protected].

Google AppsGoogle offers a web-based software suite thatallowsyoutocreatedocuments,spreadsheets and presentations and save theminthecloudonGoogleDrive.Thesuiteallowsyoutocreate,edit,saveandsharedocuments.Thisclasswillinstructyou in this technology whether you need to utilize the tools because your child’s school districtisusingthemwiththeirstudents,youworkforacompanywhousesthemforday-to-day operations or you want to access yourinformationfromanycomputerwithInternetaccess.MusthaveaGmailaccount,password to access the account and computerexperience.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.$95tuition+requiredtextbook,1.2CEUs DAPX2307-30 JamesDeLuca 4 Saturdays starting March23,9a.m.-noon (Westmoreland-New Kensington) DAPX2307-01 PatriciaRoose 4Tuesdaysstarting April16,6-9p.m.Wireless SecuritySecureyourhomewirelessnetworktomin-imizetheriskofyourpersonalinformationbeing stolen. Gaining an understanding of wirelesstechnologyandtakingstepstolockdownyourwirelessnetworkwillmakeyoulessofatargetforhackers.CarolShoe-maker,$29tuition,.3CEUs DAPX8751-01 Monday,March18, 6-9p.m.Introduction to the iPadDesignedforyoutogetthemostoutofyournewiPad,topicswillincludehardware;connectivity;apps;productivity;media;syncingandbackup;andprinting.YouriPadwillsoonbecomeyourtrustycompanion.BringyouriPadtoclassasthisisapractical,hands-on course where you will participate in exercises for every topic and all points covered. Must have iPad Air or newer version.AlanLaick,$45tuition,.6CEUs DAPX3075-01 2Tuesdaysstarting April16,6-9p.m.

Introduction to MasterCAMYouwillnavigatethroughtheMasterCAMbasics as you create and run tool paths andtestyourprogramswhilelearningthemenustructureandtime-savingshortcuts.ThenyouwillbereadytomoveontotheMasterCAM Advanced Course and expand yourskills!$330tuition+$130materialfee,1.2 CEUs DAPX5005-A1 GeorgeSlezak 3 Saturdays starting March9,8a.m.-noon (Westmoreland- AdvancedTechnology Center) DAPX5005-A2 SteveSlater 4Tuesdaysstarting April9,5-8p.m. (Westmoreland- AdvancedTechnology Center)

Advanced MasterCAMInthiscourse,youwillconstructMasterCAMplansandprogramsasyoudevelopmodificationsandbackupprocedurestoprogramtheCNCmachine.$330tuition+$130materialfee,1.2CEUs DAPX5006-A1 GeorgeSlezak 3 Saturdays starting March30,8a.m.-noon (Westmoreland- AdvancedTechnology Center) DAPX5006-A2 SteveSlater 4Tuesdaysstarting May7,5-8p.m. (Westmoreland- AdvancedTechnology Center)

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Please note that the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver does not apply to Ed2go classes.No credits nor CEUs are awarded for Ed2go classes.

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t Approved NursingCEU Course


Health Care forProfessionalsNursing CEU CoursesWestmorelandoffersbothfacetofaceand online classes to satisfy the state licensurerequirement.Tomeetyour30hourCEUrequirements,choosefromthecourses listed with the tsymbol.

WestmorelandpartnerswithEd2goto offer online courses that satisfy nursingCEUrequirements.Sixweeksofinstruction. 24-hour access. New course sessionsbeginmonthly.Forclassstartdatesandtoregister,gotowww.ed2go.com/wcconed.NursingCEUCredentialingfor these online classes are accredited throughAllegraLearningSolutions,LLC.

Health CareCertificate ProgramsNurse Aide ProgramThisprogramconsistsof72hoursoflectureand 56 hours of clinical and provides the skillstofunctionasanurseaideinalong-termcarefacilityandmeetsthemandatesofthefederalgovernment(viaOBRA).Aftersuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram,youwill be able to function at the entry level andbeeligibletotakethePennsylvaniaNurseAideCertificationexam.12.8CEUswillbeawarded.Youmustcompleteacriminalhistoryreportandphysicalexampriortoenrollment.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.$759tuition+$50materialfee+requiredtextYoungwood:Lecture&Clinical:Mondays &Wednesdays, 5-9:15p.m.,and Saturdays,8a.m.-5p.m., March 11-May 15Applicationdeadline:March4Formoreinformation,gotowestmoreland.edu/nurseaide or contact Paula Rendine at 724-925-4082.

Health Care &Emergency MedicalServices ProfessionalsEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)Developcompetenceinthefollowingskills:patientassessment/managementofatraumapatientandamedicalpatient;cardiacarrestmanagement/AED;bag-valve-maskventilationofanapneicpatient;spinalimmobilization(bothseatedandsupinepatient);longbonefractureimmobilization;jointdislocationimmobilization;tractionsplinting;bleedingcontrol/shockmanagement;upperairwayadjunctsandsuction;ventilationwithsupplementaloxygen;andsupplementaloxygenadministrationtoabreathingpatient.Thecurriculumfollows the new National EMS Education Standards. 16.4 CEUs. Must be 16 years old to register and be able to passbackgroundcheck–requirementsexplained first night of class. During theprogram,youwillberequiredtocompleteten(10)patientcontactswithapreceptor(ambulanceservice),additionalbackgroundclearances/medicalexammayberequired(explainedfirstnightofclass).Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthisclass,andICS100andNIMS700(bothonlinecompletion)and(includedinclass),youwillbeeligibletotakethestatecertificationexamandtheNationalRegistryExam.(Registryexamfeesnotincluded).Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore(reviewoftextbookpriortoclassisrecommended).StephenZimmerman,$680tuition+$30labfee+requiredtextbook.16.4CEUs MEDX1880-78 Tuesdays&Thursdays, 6-10p.m.andsome Saturdays,8a.m.-5p.m., March 5 through June 25 (Westmoreland-Public SafetyTrainingCenter)RegistrationDeadline:February19Completescheduleathttps://westmoreland.edu/pages/locations/public-safety-training-center




For more information about classes for Health Care Professionals, contact Paula Rendine, coordinator/Continuing Education, at1.800.262.2103, ext. 4082 or [email protected].

American Heart Association (AHA) CoursesTheAHAhaspurposelydevelopedinstructionalmaterialtopromoteknowledgeofandproficiencyinCPR.AlthoughtheseCPRcoursesarenotsponsoredbyanAHAcomponent,someorallmaterialsutilizedbyfacultyorstudentsmaybeAHAmaterialssuppliedonacostbasis.AnyfeeschargedforthesecoursesdonotrepresentincometotheAHA.TheAHArequiresstudentstopurchaseappropriateCPRtextbookpriortoclass.• Material fees are subject to change based on a potential increase in course cards.• TextbooksavailableattheCollegebookstore.

Precourse Requirements for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Full Course and Renewal1. CompletethePrecoursePreparationChecklistandreviewthecourseagendafoundintheProviderManualandbringwithyoutoclass.(ACLSandPALS)

2. ReviewandunderstandinformationintheProviderManual.PayattentiontothecasesinPart5.(ACLS)

3. ReviewandunderstandtheinformationinyourPALSProviderManual.Payattentiontothesystematicapproachtopediatricassessment,theevaluate-identify-intervenesequenceandthemanagementofrespiratoryandcirculatoryabnormalities.(PALS)

4. AcurrentBasicLifeSupportforHealthCareProvidersCPRcardmustbepresentedforadmittancetoclass.(ACLSandPALS)

5. CompletePrecourseSelf-Assessment.Accessfoundinsideprovidermanual,bringcertificatewithyoutoclass.Apassingscoreis70%orabove.YoucantakethePre-courseSelf-Assessmentasmanytimesasneededtoachieveapassingscore.(ACLSandPALS)

6. BefamiliarwiththePALSalgorithmsandflowchartssoyoucanapplythemtoclinicalscenarios.(PALS)

7. AcurrentACLSorPALScompletioncardisrequiredforadmittanceinarenewalclass.(ACLSandPALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Designedforhealthcareproviderstoenhancetheirskillsinthetreatmentofanadultvictimofacardiacarrestorothercardiopulmonaryemergency.Youwillengageinsimulatedclinicalscenariosthatencourageactivehands-onparticipation.Seeprecourserequirementsformoreinformation.$97tuition+$13materialfee+requiredtextbook.1.3CEUsfromWestmoreland,13ConEdcreditsfromPADOH. MEDX0085-01 Wednesday,January23,8a.m.-4:30p.m.,&Thursday,January24, 8a.m.-1p.m. MEDX0085-02 Wednesday,March6,8a.m.-4:30p.m.,&Thursday,March7, 8a.m.-1p.m. MEDX0085-03 Wednesday,May1,8a.m.-4:30p.m.,&Thursday,May2, 8a.m.-1p.m.

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) RenewalProvides previously trained health care pro-viders a renewal of their ACLS status upon successfulcompletionofwrittenandprac-ticalskills.Seeprecourserequirementsformoreinformation.$61tuition+$13materialfee+requiredtext.75CEUsfromWestmo-reland,7.5ConEdcreditsfromPADOH. MEDX0040-01 Wednesday,January16, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-02 Wednesday,February6, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-03 Wednesday,February20, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-04 Wednesday,February27, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-05 Wednesday,March13, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-06 Wednesday,March27, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-07 Wednesday,April10, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-08 Wednesday,April24, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-09 Tuesday,April30, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-10 Wednesday,May15, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-11 Wednesday,May22, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX0040-12 Wednesday,May29, 8a.m.-4p.m.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Utilizingascenario-basedteamapproach,pediatric health care providers will be taught how to efficiently and effectively managecriticallyillinfantsandchildren.Seeprecourserequirementsformoreinforma-tion. Practical and written evaluations are required.$97tuition+$13materialfee+re-quiredtext.1.5CEUsfromWestmoreland,15ConEdcreditsfromPADOH. MEDX6822-02 Wednesday,April3, 8a.m.-4:30p.m.& Thursday,April4, 8a.m.-3:30p.m.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) RenewalProvides previously trained health care providers a renewal of the PALS status uponsuccessfulcompletionofwrittenandpracticalskills.Seeprecourserequirementsformoreinformation.$61tuition+$13materialfee+requiredtext..75CEUsfromWestmoreland,7.5ConEdcreditsfromPADOH. MEDX6823-01 Wednesday,January30, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX6823-02 Wednesday,February13, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX6823-03 Wednesday,March20, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX6823-04 Tuesday,April9, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX6823-05 Wednesday,April17, 8a.m.-4p.m. MEDX6823-06 Wednesday,May8, 8a.m.-4p.m.

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS/HCP): Adult/Child/InfantDesigned for health care providers and follows the AHA Guidelines for delivery ofCPRforvictimsofallages(includingventilationwithabarrierdevice,abag-maskdeviceandoxygen),useofanAED on adults and children and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO)inresponsiveandnon-responsivevictims.Writtentestingandhands-onskillperformancearerequired.Acoursecardisawardeduponsuccessfulcompletion.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.$45tuition+$11materialfee+requiredtext(reviewoftextbookpriortoclassisrequired),.475CEUs MEDX1101-01 Saturday,February23, 9a.m.-1:45p.m. MEDX1101-02 Thursday,March14, 6-10:45p.m. MEDX1101-03 Tuesday,April23, 6-10:45p.m. MEDX1101-04 Saturday,May4, 9a.m.-1:45p.m. MEDX1101-05 Wednesday,May22, 6-10:45p.m.

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Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS/HCP) – RenewalRenew your basic life support for health care providers by reviewing the 2015 AHA Guidelines.Youwillreviewthelatestadult,childandinfantCPRskillsforoneandtworescuers;practiceskilldevelopmentandforeign-bodyairwayobstructions;the integration of an AED into adult and pediatric CPR and rescue breathing using barrierdevicesandthebag-valvemask.A current BLS for Health Care Providers CPRcardisrequiredforadmittance.Writtenexamandskillsevaluationrequired.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.$35tuition+$11materialfee+requiredtext(reviewoftextbookpriortoclassisrequired),.35CEUs MEDX1106-01 Wednesday,January16, 6-9:30p.m. MEDX1106-02 Monday,March18, 6-9:30p.m. MEDX1106-03 Saturday,April27, 9a.m.-12:30p.m. MEDX1106-04 Tuesday,May21, 6-9:30p.m.

Heartsaver CPR AEDAdult & Child & Infant CPRHeartsaverCPRAEDisavideo-based,instructor-led course that teaches adult and childCPRandAEDuse,infantCPR,andhowtorelievechokinginadults,childrenandinfants.Thiscourseteachesskillswiththe AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watchingtechnique,whichallowsinstructorstoobservethestudents,providefeedbackandguidethestudents’learningofskills.ThiscourseisforanyonewithlimitedornomedicaltrainingwhoneedsacoursecompletioncardinCPRandAEDusetomeetjob,regulatoryorotherrequirements.$29tuition+$25materialfee+requiredtext(reviewoftextbookpriortoclassisrequired),.45CEUs MEDX1014-01 Monday,March25, 5-9:30p.m. MEDX1014-02 Wednesday,April10, 5-9:30p.m.



HEALTH CARE AND EMERGENCY SERVICESHeartsaver First Aid:Adult/Child AED & CPR & Infant CPRTheAHAFirstAidcourseincorporatesbasicfirstaidskillswithadultCPRandautomatedexternaldefibrillators(AEDs).ItisdesignedforthoseintheworkplaceneedingOSHA-compliantfirstaidandCPRtraining.Thecourse includes instruction on rescuer safety,medicalandinjuryemergencies,adultCPRandtheAEDandenvironmentalemergencies.Wounds,bleeding,shock,stroke,allergicreactions,jointandmuscleinjuries,choking,bitesandstings,heatandcoldemergenciesandpoisoningsarecovered.TheHeartsaverCPR/FirstAidtextbookisrequired.Acoursecardisawardeduponsuccessfulcompletion.Textbookavailableatthecollegebookstore.$49tuition+$25materialfee+requiredtext(reviewoftextbookpriortoclassisrequired),.8CEUs MEDX3029-01 Saturday,May4, 9a.m.-5p.m.

Advanced Bleeding ControlYouwilllearnhowtocontrolsevereexternalbleeding,includingtheuseofdirectpressure,commercialpressurebandages,tourniquetsandpackeddressings.Somewoundpackingsimulatorsusesimulatedbloodthatmaystainclothing,please dress appropriately. Upon successful completionofthecourse,theAdvancedBleedingControltwo-yearcertificatefromtheAmericanSafetyandHealthInstitutewillbeissued.Registrationendsoneweekpriortoclass.Anemailaddressmustbeprovideduponregistrationandcourseinformationwillbesentbyemail.Materialfeeincludesaccesstodigitalbookandcertificationcard.RichardHampton,$25tuition+$7materialfee,.3CEUs MEDX0508-01 Saturday,April6, 9a.m.-noon



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Establishedin1979,theWestmorelandCountyCommunityCollegeMunicipalPoliceOfficers’TrainingAcademyhasgraduatednearly800cadets who now serve and protect their communitiesatthelocal,county,stateandfederal levels.

Features of the Westmoreland Police Academy include:• Part-timeclassbeginsin January• Full-timeclassbeginsinlate spring/earlysummer• 15 transferrable college credits can be applied towardWestmoreland’s CriminalJusticeProgram, which can then be transferred to a four-year university.

Go to www.westmoreland.edu/policeacademy for further information regarding Westmoreland’s Municipal Police Officers’ Training Academy.

Ifyouhavequestionsafterreviewingthewebsite,pleasecontact [email protected].

Municipal Police Officers’ Training Academy

ACT 180 – M.P.O.E.T.C. Mandated 2019Municipal Police Officers’ In-Service ClassesForcompletedescriptionsandscheduleof2019classes,gotowestmoreland.edu/act180.

Ifyouhavequestions,[email protected].

Aclassscheduleforfirefighterscanbefoundatwestmoreland.edu/classes.Theschedulewillalsobesenttofiredepartments.For more information about Firefighter classes, contact Marc Jackson, director, Public Safety Training Center, at 724.872.2447 or [email protected].

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Parental Guidelines for College for Kids • Print a Continuing Education Emergency Contact form at westmoreland.edu/ceform, complete & bring to class (Forms also available in the classroom.) • Accompany your child to the classroom • Come to the classroom at dismissal each day • Be prompt in dropping off & picking up your child • Open-toed shoes, sleeveless tops, shorts & capris are not permitted in the foods lab. Children should wear non-skid shoes & bring an apron.

COLLEGE FOR KIDS

NEW - Mission: Escape Room(Ages 12-16)Escapegamesarethenewestformofimmersionentertainment.Comeandlearnaboutpuzzlemaking,escapegamethemesandteamworkwhiledesigningagamewithnewfriends.Teamswillplayeachother’sgames!Canyouescapeintime?CorryVargo,$15tuition PRDK1470-96 Wednesday,April10, 6-9p.m.

Programming with Scratch(Ages 8-11)UsingScratch,adraganddropprogramminginterface,yourchildwillbeintroducedtoprogramming.Studentswillcreateavarietyofinteractiveprogramsthatintroducetheideaofevents,collisionsandconditions.Theywillcreateavarietyofgamesandinteractiveprogramstodemonstratetheirnewknowledge.Bringasnack,drinkandflashdrivetoclass.JenniferdaConceicao,$45tuition DAPK 6126-96 2 Saturdays starting March30,9a.m.-12:30p.m.

NEW - Programming with Arduino Microcontrollers (Ages 10-14)Children will get hands-on experience in circuitry and coding using an Arduino microcontroller.Afterwiringcircuits,theywillprogramtheircontrollerstoperformphysicaltaskssuchasturninglightson,creatingsoundsandmovingmotors.Theywill have the opportunity to write real C/C++basedcodetocontroltheArduino.ThechildrenwillkeeptheArduinokits.Bringasnack,drinkandflashdrivetoclass.Registration ends April 11. Jennifer da Conceicao,$69tuition+$50materialfee DAPK 6124-96 2 Saturdays starting April27,9a.m.-12:30p.m.

Children’s Cooking ClassesEverybody Loves Chocolate!(Ages 9-13)We’ll prepare a variety of dishes using this delicious ingredient including chocolate chip brownies and chocolate fondue. Bring a snackanddrink.Itisrecommendedyoualsobringanapron.DiannePalmieri,$29tuition+$12materialfee FODK0922-96 Saturday,April13, 10a.m.-2p.m.

Breakfast, Anyone? (Ages 9-13)Joinusandlearnhowtomakedeliciousbuttermilkpancakesfromscratchalongwithasimple,buttasty,blueberrymuffinrecipe.Yourchildwillalsolearnhowtomakeayummyeggandsausagebake.Bringasnackanddrink.Itisrecommendedyoualsobringanapron.DiannePalmieri,$29tuition+$10materialfee FODK0902-96 Saturday,March23, 10a.m.-2p.m.

NEW - Pie Time! (Ages 9-13)Join us for this fun hands-on class and learn thebasisofhowtomakedeliciouspiedoughfromscratchasyouprepareyourownhomemadedeliciouspietosharewithyourfamilyandfriends.Bringasnackanddrink.Itisrecommendedyoualsobringanapron.DiannePalmieri,$29tuition+$10materialfee FODK6662-96 Saturday,May11, 10a.m.-2p.m.

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SUMMER CAMPSParental Guidelines for Camps

• PrintaContinuingEducationEmergencyContactformatwestmoreland.edu/ceform, complete&bringtoclass(Formsalsoavailableintheclassroom)• Accompanyyourchildtotheclassroom• Cometotheclassroomatdismissaleachday• Bepromptindroppingoff&pickingupyourchild• Sendasnackanddrinkeachday• Guestsareinvitedtoattendthefinalday.Detailswillbeprovidedthefirstdayofcamp.

Career Education &Exploration Camps 7th-12th Graders

Explorecareersthroughhands-onactivitiesanddemonstrations.Thecampsareheldincollegeclassroomsandlabs.It’syouropportunitytoexperiencecollegelifeandapotentialcareerwhilelearningnewskillsandhavingfun!

Camps the Week of June 10Design a Dream HomeDesignyourdreamhomeusingAutodeskREVIT,aComputerAidedDraftingandDesign(CADD)software.Youwillbeginwithsimplesketchesthatwillbedevelopedintoathree-di-mensionalmodel.Yourdesignwillincludefurniture,appliances,bathroomfixturesandoutsidelandscaping.Thecompletedmodelcanbeconvertedtoworkingdrawingsforconstruction.Youwilltakehomea3Dpictureofyourcreation.Wearlong-pantsandclosed-toedshoes.DouglasGengler,$85tuition+$14materialfee SCHX1352-A1 MondaythroughFriday,June10-14,8:30a.m.-12:30p.m. (Westmoreland-AdvancedTechnologyCenter)

Solar Dragster ConstructionConstructasolardragsterandwatchitmoveasthesolarcellsturnlightenergyintoelectricalenergy.Youwillassemble,wire,solderandtestyoursolardragster.Theassemblypackincludesamotor,200mAsolarcells,wheels,axles,axleholders,washers,gearsetandawoodenbase.Afriendlyracewillbeheldonthefinalday.Allmaterialswillbeprovided.Youwillkeepyourdragster.Wearlongpantsandclosed-toedshoes.FrankLombardo,$85tuition+$19materialfee SCHX7815-A1 MondaythroughFriday,June10-14,8:30a.m.-12:30p.m. (Westmoreland-AdvancedTechnologyCenter)

Health Professions CIOExplorethehealthcarecareers(nursing,medicalassisting,phlebotomy,dental,radiology,sonographyandhealthcaremanagement)offeredatWestmoreland.Youwillexperiencea few specific aspects of each career through hands-on activities and learn about the job dutiesandeducationalrequirementsforthedifferentcareers.Latexproductswillbeused.RegistrationendsMay24.PamelaDzialowski,RN,BSN;CherylMiller,MBA/HCM;AngelaRinchuse,RDH,M.Ed.;SusanScheible,MBA,RT®;SueSnyder,MSN,RN;AmyVoytek,MBA/MHA,MT,CT;LynneWalker,BA,RDMS,RVT,RT;$45tuition+$32materialfee SCHX3043-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June11-13,9a.m.-noon

Spanish Language & CultureYouwillbeintroducedtoconversationalSpanishwhilelearningaboutthecultureinSouthAmericawithanemphasisonPeru.Grammarandpronunciationwillbepracticedthroughactivities,gamesandconversation.ThesimilaritiesanddifferencesbetweenNorthandSouthAmericaintheareasofdress,music,foodandentertainmentwillbediscussed.TheuseofTVcommercials,shortvideosandmovies,includinginternetsourcematerial,inSpanishwillbeusedasreference.ItisrecommendedyouhavesomeexperiencewiththeSpanishlanguage.TheinstructorwasbornandraisedinPeru.IsabelValenzuela,$45tuition+$10materialfee SCHX7904-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June11-13,9a.m.-noon

Scholarships Available. Visit westmoreland.edu/campscholarship for more information or to apply.

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Camps will be held at the Youngwood Campusunless stated otherwise.

SUMMER CAMPSNo Fork or Spoon NeededJoinustomakesomeofyourfavoritefingerfoodsfromaprofessionalchef.Eachdayyouwillexploredifferenttypesoffoods,noneofwhichneedtobeeatenwithaplate,fork,spoon,orknife.Justgrabitandeatit.YouwillbepreparingfoodssuchasBreadedChickenFingerswithTangyBBQSauce,StrawberriesandPretzelSticksDippedinChocolateSauce,SugaryPieDoughCinnamonTwists,IndividualPanPizzas,Grilled4-CheeseMeltFingerswithTomatoSoupDip,andmanymore.Open-toedshoes,sleevelesstops,shortsandcaprisarenotpermittedinthekitchen.Wearnon-skidshoesandbringanapron.ChefScottSchmucker,Ed.D.,CEC,CCE,$45tuition+$57materialfee SCHX5730-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June11-13,9a.m.-noon

Women in ComicsInterestedintheworldsofBlackWidow,Ms.Marvel,HarleyQuinnand…Hawkeye?Youwillexplorecomicbooksandcomicbookfilmstotakealookattheroleofwomenandmeninordertodiscussanddiscoverproblemswithinthecomicindustryoccurringinourrecenthistoryandtoday.RegistrationendsJune3.SamanthaVertosick,$45tuition+$17materialfee SCHX9020-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June11-13,1-4p.m.

Camps the Week of June 173D Printing Concepts and DesignExperience3Dprintingtechnology.Youwilllearnthefundamentals,capabilitiesandmechanicsof3Dprinting,andthendesignandprintyourownproduct.Allmaterialsprovided.Wearlongpantsandclosed-toedshoes.JoshuaKim,$45tuition+$25materialfee SCHX5905-A1 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June18-20,1-4p.m. (Westmoreland-AdvancedTechnologyCenter)

NEW - Take the Terror out of TalkingYoucanreducethefearandbecomemorecomfortabletalkingingroupsandgivingpresentationsbylearningsomefundamentalsofpublicspeaking.Thecampwillfocusondeliveryskillsthat,withpractice,willprovideyouwiththeabilitytocommunicateingroupswithconfidence.Goodcommunicationskillsarecriticalforsuccess.RegistrationendsJune6.PauletteHarvey,DistinguishedToastmaster,$45tuition+$12materialfee SCHX7699-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June18-20,1-4p.m.Exploring BusinessUsingastrategicdecision-makingapproach,youwilllearnaboutthemanagement,market-ing,finance,accountingandhumanresourcefunctionsofabusiness.Youwillparticipateinacomputer-basedsimulationcompetingaspartofateamagainstyourclassmates.Thecampwilltakeplaceinthecollege’sAppliedBusinessLab.AndrewColosimo,MBA,$45tuition+$7materialfee SCHX1950-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June18-20,1-4p.m.NEW - Mixed Media ArtExplorevariousmaterialsandtechniquestocreatevisuallyinterestinganddynamicmixedmediaart.Youwillbeusingmaterialssuchaswatercolors,acrylicpaint,charcoal,ink,graph-ite,coloredpencilsandfound/repurposedobjects.Techniquesmayincludepainting,lifedrawing,collage,printmakingandotherfreeexperimentation.Bringsketchbookandpencils.RegistrationendsJune11.SamanthaLantz,MFA,$45tuition+$15materialfee SCHX5589-01 Tuesday,Wednesday& Thursday,June18-20, 1-4p.m.NEW - Design & Build Your Own WebpageDesignandbuildyourownwebpageusingHTMLandCSS.Youwillselectatopic,writecontent,sketchalayoutonpaper,gatherimages,thenbuildthepageyoudesigned.Iftimepermits,youwillmakeyourpageinteractiveusingJavaScript.Nopriorcodingexperienceneeded.Bringflashdrive.ReneMorozowich,$45tuition+$10materialfee SCHX8950-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June18-20,9a.m.-noon

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SUMMER CAMPSCamps the Week of June 24

Metal Fabrication DesignBecomefamiliarwiththeoperationofaplasmatorch,water-jetmachine,grinder,sandblasterandaTIGwelder,andbeexposedtometalfabricationtechniques.Youwillbefabricatingseveralobjects.Oneobjectwillbeasmallmodelcarconstructedofsteeloraluminum.Withsupervision,youwillhavetheopportunitytoTIGweldthepiecesofthecartogether.Youmayelecttopolishorpaintthecar.Youwillkeeptheobjectsyoufabricate.Allmaterialswillbeprovided.Wearlongpantsandclosed-toedshoes.$85tuition+$19materialfee SCHX5561-A1 MondaythroughFriday,June24-28,8:30a.m.-12:30p.m. (Westmoreland-AdvancedTechnologyCenter)

NEW - Amazing PicturesGainanunderstandingofhowyourcameraoperates,howtouseitsfunctions,andtheimportanceofcomposition,lightingandposingconcepts,alongwithhowtousetheexposuretriangletocreatetheperfectimage.Youwillalsobeintroducedtopost-processinginAdobeLightroomandPhotoshop.Homeworkeachdaywillbeprintingyourphotos.Bringanycamera(DLSRpreferred)andmemorycard.JillianKon,$45tuition+$10materialfee SCHX6105-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June25-27,9a.m.-noon

NEW - Bake Across AmericaLearnhowtomakeregionalnortheastgoodieslikeBostonCreamPieandauthenticNewYorkBagels,thentravelsouthforsomeold-fashionedGeorgiaPeachCobbler.HeadwestforCaliforniaPizzaandWashingtonApplePie.Alloftheseitemsandmoreawait,sograbamapandyourfavoriteroadtrippartner,andjoinusaswebake(andeat!)ourwayaroundtheUnitedStates!Open-toedshoes,sleevelesstops,shortsandcaprisarenotpermittedinthekitchen.Wearnon-skidshoesandbringanapron.ChefHeidiPearce-Smith,CWPC,$45tuition+$42materialfee SCHX0249-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June25-27,9a.m.-noon

The World of Harry PotterComeexploretheworldofHarryPotterinaweek-longcamp.Inthiscourse,wewillnotonlywatchselectPotterfilms,butalsostudyitsfantasticbeasts,magicallocations,andwizardingworldpolitics.IfyouareseekingagrouptotrulytalkPotterwith,looknofurther!SamanthaVertosick,$45tuition+$7materialfee SCHX8999-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June25-27,9a.m.-noon

NEW - CybersecurityThroughhands-onactivities,you’llexploreonlinetoolsusedbycybersecurityprofessionals.You’lllearnaboutcybersecuritythreatshappeningeveryday,cyberethicsandhowtoapplypracticalprinciplestokeepyourselfsafeonline.Therearemanycareeropportunitiesinthisexcitingnewfield.FindoutwhatskillsyouneedtobeaWhiteHatHacker.MichaelCaglia,$45tuition+$10materialfee SCHX1056-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June25-27,9a.m.-noon

Inspiring LeadershipThiscampwillfocusonhowanystudentcanbealeaderregardlessofageorexperience.Throughdiscussion,hands-onprojects,self-discoveryactivitiesandguestspeakers,youwilllearnthehabitscommontoextraordinaryleadersandhowtoapplythemtoyourself.AndrewColosimo,MBA,$45tuition+$7materialfee SCHX3118-01 Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursday,June25-27,1-4p.m.

REGISTER EARLY! CAMPS HAVE LIMITED SPACE!

For more information about Summer Camps, contact Sylvia Detar, director/Continuing Educa tion , 1.800.262.2103, ext. 4190

or [email protected].

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SUMMER CAMPSONE-DAY SCIENCE CAMPS

SciencecampswillbeheldinournewScienceInnovationCenterunlessotherwisenoted.

Lab Safety Rules & Regulations• Nofoodordrinkispermittedinthelabs.(Studentsshouldbringsnacksandlunch,whichwillbeconsumedoutsidethelabs.)• StudentsMUSTwearclosed-toedshoeswithnon-slipsoles.(Nosandals,flip-flops,etc.)• StudentsMUSTNOTwearloose-fittingclothing.(Big,floppysleevesorpantscouldcauseaccidents.)• StudentsMUSTsecurelonghair.(Noonewantstheirhairorclothestocomeintocontactwithfire,dangerouschemicals,machines,etc.Also,hairinone’seyescouldimpairvisionandcauseaccidents.)Insomelabs,studentsmayberequiredtowear:• goggles(loanersprovided)• labcoatsoraprons(loanersprovided)• gloves(provided)

STEM Exploration & Experimentation (Ages 14-18)Collegeprofessorswillguideyouthroughexperimentsinbiologylabs,chemistrylabsandphysicslabs.TheexperimentswillgiveyouinsightintoconceptsandlabtechniquesindifferentSTEMareas.Inaddition,youwillbeabletotalkwithprofessorsaboutpreparationandexpectationsinthemanySTEMfieldsandcareers.Bringmorningandafternoonsnack,alongwithbaglunchanddrink.GregBarton,MS,JD;JamesCordle,MS;SharonHipple,MS;AutumnMaloy,MS;FrankStasa,Ph.D.;$35tuition+$10materialfee SCHX7908-01 Friday,June7,9a.m.-3:30p.m.Biology Exploration & Experimentation (Ages 11-16)Collegeprofessorswillguideyouthroughexperimentsinbiologylabscoveringgenetics,microbiology,anatomyandphysiology,biochemistryandecology.Youwillbeintroducedtocareersinthefieldofbiology.Bringmorningandafternoonsnack,alongwithbaglunchanddrink.ShelleyBerg,MS;SusanneKalup,MAT;AutumnMaloy,MS;RickOliver,MS;$35tuition+$10materialfee SCHX0515-01 Friday,June14,9a.m.-3:30p.m.

Physics & Engineering Exploration & Experimentation (Ages 13-17)Collegeprofessorswillguideyouthroughexperimentsandactivitiesinphysicsandengineeringsuchasspeedofsound,resonance,gaslaws,circuits,magneticfields,CADdrawingsandsimulations.Youwillbeintroducedtocareersinthefieldsofphysicsandengineering.Bringmorningandafternoonsnack,alongwithbaglunchanddrink.JamesCordle,MS;FrankStasa,Ph.D.;$35tuition+$10materialfee SCHX6649-A1 Friday,June21,9a.m.-3:30p.m. (Westmoreland-AdvancedTechnologyCenter)

Chemistry Exploration & Experimentation (Ages 12-17)Collegeprofessorswillguideyouthroughexperimentsinchemistrylabssuchaschromatography,polymerchemistry,emissionspectraand4thofJulychemistryandabsorptionspectrometryincharacterizingunknownsamples.Youwillbeintroducedtocareersinthefieldofchemistry.Bringmorningandafternoonsnack,alongwithbaglunchanddrink.GregBarton,JD;SharonHipple,MS;$35tuition+$10materialfee SCHX0925-01 Friday,June28,9a.m.-3:30p.m.



To register, call 724.925.4204 or 1.800.262.2103, ext. 4204or visit westmoreland.edu/campreg.

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Sports CampsBaseball Camp (Ages 7-12)Campwillfocusontheproperthrowing,catchingandhittingtechniques,alongwithbasicrunningskills.Skillsetsarefocusedoninthemorningwithgameplayintheafternoon.Lunchprovided.Campersneedtobringglove,hat,batandwaterbottle.Sunscreenisrecommended.CamperswillreceiveaT-shirtandspecialcampawardswillbepresented.MikeDraghi,$120tuition+$40materialfee PHSX0482-01 MondaythroughFriday,June17-21,9a.m.-3p.m.

Personal Fitness Camp (Ages 9-15)Camperswillgainexperiencethatincludes,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:componentsofphysicalfitness,introductionintoweighttraining,flexibility,agility,safetypractices,technology,assessmentofhealth-relatedfitness,healthproblemsassociatedwithinadequatefitnesslevels,benefitsderivedfromparticipationinphysicalactivityalongwithunderstandingnutrition-healthyeating.Campersshouldwearsneakersandworkoutgear.Bringawaterbottleandsnack.RobRubal,CertifiedAthletictraineratWestmoreland,$85tuition PHSX6499-01 MondaythroughFriday,June17-21,8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

Volleyball Camp - Advanced (Ages 12-16)Campwillfocusonin-depthpassingandhittingtechniques,properfootwork,offensiveanddefensivestrategies,alongwithgameplay.Skillsetsarefocusedoninthemorningwithgameplayintheafternoon.Campersneedtobringkneepadsandwaterbottle.Lunchprovided.CamperswillreceiveaT-shirtandspecialcampawardswillbepresented.MaryEllenFerragonio,$120tuition+$40materialfee PHSX8455-01 MondaythroughFriday,June24-28,9a.m.-3p.m.

Girls Basketball Camp (Ages 8-14)Campwillfocusondribbling,passing,propershootingtechniquesandoffensiveanddefensiveplay.Skillsetsarefocusedoninthemorningwithgameplayintheafternoon.Campersneedtowearsneakersandbringawaterbottle.Lunchprovided.CamperswillreceiveaT-shirtandspecialcampawardswillbepresented.JamesBrymn,$120tuition+$40materialfee PHSX0485-10 MondaythroughFriday,July8-12,9a.m.-3p.m.

Boys/Girls Soccer Camp (Ages 8-15)Campwillfocusonthefundamentalsofproperfootskills,passing,throwing,trapping,defending,attacking,shooting,positioningandrestart/freekick,alongwithgamesimulation.Campersneedtobringshinguards,sunscreenandawaterbottle.Lunchprovided.CamperswillreceiveaT-shirtandspecialcampawardswillbepresented.$120tuition+$40materialfee PHSX5365-10 MondaythroughFriday,July15-19,9a.m.-3p.m.

Boys Basketball Camp (Ages 8-14)Campwillfocusondribbling,passing,propershootingtechniquesandoffensiveanddefensiveplay.Skillsetsarefocusedoninthemorningwithgameplayintheafternoon.Campersneedtowearsneakersandbringawaterbottle.Lunchprovided.CamperswillreceiveaT-shirtandspecialcampawardswillbepresented.TJJohnson,$120tuition+$40materialfee PHSX0484-10 MondaythroughFriday,July22-26,9a.m.-3p.m.

REGISTER EARLY! CAMPS HAVE LIMITED SPACE!

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To register, call 724.925.4204 or 1.800.262.2103, ext. 4204or visit westmoreland.edu/campreg.

SUMMER CAMPSSports Clinics

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE. Child care is available before and after camps throughthe Campus Children’s Center. For more information,

contact Diane Hendrick at 724.925.4156.

Boys/Girls Cross Country Clinic(Ages 8-15)Thisclinicwillfocusontheelementsofproper cross country stride and posture in developing the proper foundation to train andcompetewiththedynamicsofcrosscountry.Campersneedtobringsunscreenandawaterbottle.PatrickComer,$45tuition PHSX0651-01 MondaythroughFriday, June17-21,7:30-9:30a.m.

Basketball Shooting Clinic (Ages 9-15)Learnthefundamentalsofproperset-up,properballpositioninhand,properballspinandproperbodyset-up.Theywillparticipateinshortgamesequencestofurtherdevelopshootingskillsets.Bringsnackanddrink.JamesBrymn,$49tuition PHSX0515-01 Tuesday,Wednesday& Thursday,June18-20, 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

Baseball Hitting Clinic (Ages 9-15)Learnthefundamentalsofpropergrip,stanceandswingpath,aswellasthementalaspect and thought processes of how to approachhitting.Bringglove,bat,hat,waterandsnack.MikeDraghi,$49tuition PHSX0510-01 Tuesday,Wednesday& Thursday,June25-27, 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

Softball Fielding/Hitting Clinic(Ages 9-15)Learnthefundamentalsofpropergrip,stanceandswingpath,alongwiththeproperfootworkandarmmechanicswithinfieldandoutfieldplay.Bringglove,bat,hat,waterandsnack.CoryShay,$49tuition PHSX7782-10 Tuesday,Wednesday& Thursday,July9-11, 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

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Call 724.925.4204 or 1.800.262.2103, ext. 4204Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

TuitionPaymentmaybemadebycheckandMasterCard,VISAorDiscovercreditcards.

Refund PolicyAllrefundsarecalculatedfromtheofficialstartingdateofthecourse.Thenumberofdaysorweekstodeterminerefundsiscalculatedbycountingtheactualdaysfromthestartingdateofthecourseandnotbycountingthecoursemeetingdates.All refund checks will be mailed to students and not be held for pick up.For courses meeting one week or less:Ifyouofficiallydropbeforethecoursestarts,youmaybeeligibletoreceivea100%refundoftuitionandfees.Therearenorefundsafterthisdate.For courses two weeks through four weeks:Ifyouofficiallydropthroughthefirstthreedaysofthecourse,youmaybeeligibletoreceivea100%refundoftuitionandfees.Therearenorefundsafterthisdate.For courses five weeks through nine weeks:Ifyouofficiallydropthroughthefirstweekofthecourse,youmaybeeligibletoreceivea100%refundoftuitionandfees.Therearenorefundsafterthefirstweekofthecourse.For courses of 10 weeks through 19 weeks:Ifyouofficiallydropthroughthesecondweekofthecourse,youmaybeeligibletoreceivea100%refundoftuitionandfees.Therearenorefundsafterthesecondweekofthecourse.For courses 20 weeks through 29 weeks:Ifyouofficiallydropthroughthesecondweekofthecourse,youmaybeeligibletoreceivea100%refundoftuitionandfees.Ifyouofficiallydropduringthethirdorfourthweekofthecourse,youmaybeeligibletoreceivea60%refundoftuition.Therearenorefundsafterthefourthweekofthecourse.For courses 30 weeks or longer:Ifyouofficiallydropthroughthethirdweekofthecourse,youmaybeeligibletoreceivea100%refundoftuitionandfees.Ifyouofficiallydropduringthefourth,fifthorsixthweekofthecourse,youmaybeeligibletoreceivea60%refundoftuition.Therearenorefundsafterthesixthweekofthecourse.

Tuition Reduction for Older AdultsIfyouareaPennsylvaniaresidentage60orolder,youmaybeeligiblefora50percentreductionintuitionwhenyouenrollincontinuingeducationclasses.Enrollmentwithatuitionreductioniscontingentuponspaceavailabilityintheclass.Thisreductionappliesonlytotuitionchargesandnottotextbooks,equipment/supplies,oranyfees.Toenroll,calltheRegistration Center.

Class Cancellation Classcancellationsandcollegeclosingduetoinclementweatherorotheremergencyconditions will be announced on area radio and television stations and the Internet. As road conditionsvarywidelyduringinclementweather,youareadvisedtouseyourownjudgmentin deciding whether to attend classes.

Purchasing TextbooksTheYoungwoodCampusBookstorenormalhoursofoperationare8a.m.-6p.m.,Mondayand8a.m.-5p.m.,TuesdaythroughFriday.Seeourwebsite-westmoreland.edu-forextendedhoursofoperationbeforeandduringthestartofthesemester.TextbooksshouldbepurchasedatthemaincampusinYoungwood.Ifyouareunabletotraveltothemaincampus,callthebookstoreat724.925.4174or1.800.262.2103,ext.4174forotheroptions.Mosttextbooksareavailableatleasttwoweeksbeforethebeginningofeachsemester.Specificinformationconcerningyourtextbooksandabooklistcanbeobtainedbycallingyourcampusbookstore.

You must contact the Registration Center to officially drop a course.If you do not officially drop, you remain obligated for all tuition and fees.

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Therearehundredsofimmediateopeningsforlineandprepcooksinprofessionalkitchens.Enrollinthisprogramandgaintheskillsneeded for entry-level positions in the culinary field.Learnfromprofessional chefswho are faculty in Westmoreland’sSchoolof Culinary Arts and Hospitality and industry professionals.

EarntwocollegecreditsthatcanbeappliedtowardWestmoreland’screditCulinaryArtsprogramwhichcanthenbetransferredtoafour-yearuniversity.Costincludesachef’scoat,apronandhat;chef’sknifeandparingknife;andaServSafebookwithanswersheet.

Registration deadline:February26,2019Cost:$299tuition+$265materialfeeCourse code: FODX1220-01Days/times: TuesdaythroughFriday,4:30-9:30p.m. beginning March 5 & ending March 20

For more information, contact Sylvia Detar, director/Continuing Education,at [email protected] or 724.925.4190.

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Westmoreland Summer CampsCareer Education & ExplorationCamps for 7th-12th Graders • DesignaDreamHome • Cybersecurity • 3D Printing Concepts & Design • Design&BuildYourOwnWebpage

One-day Science Camps forAges 11-18 • Biology • Chemistry • Physics & Engineering • Science,Technology,Engineering&Math

Sports Camps for Ages 7-16 • Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Softball • Volleyball

See page 40 for details.

Documents

CONTINUING EDUCATION - Ambitious.westmoreland.edu/academics/pdfs/continuing... · marketing, email, Google Adwords and more to meet your goals. Larry Tavlarides, $65 tuition, .9 CEUs