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The Dental
Assisting Lab consists of five fully equipped
dental operatories, an X-ray area containing a panorex
X-ray unit, a regular X-ray unit, automatic and manual
processors and a laboratory setting. The Health
Technologies lab is also utilized for the Nurse Aid Training
Program.
The Dental Assisting Program prepares adults for positions as
clinical dental assistants or dental business assistants.
Major topics of study are:
• Dental Terminology
• Dental Ethics/Jurisprudence
• OSHA Guidelines for Infection Control and Sterilization Methods
• CPR Certification
• Dental/Medical Emergencies
• Dental Anatomy/Physiology
• Microbiology/Pathology
• Histology/Morphology
• Pharmacology/Pain Control
• Prevention/Patient Education
• Chair side Assisting (4-Handed Dentistry)
• Laboratory Procedures
• Dental Materials
• Administrative Procedures
• Radiology: Safety, Exposing and Processing Techniques
• Interviewing Techniques and Resume Writing
• Job Placement Assistance
The student is required to job-shadow in local dental offices and
serve an externship at The Ohio State University College of
Dentistry. This program prepares the student to take the State
Dental Assistant certification exam. Upon successful completion of
this exam, the student will be entitled to use the Certified Ohio
Dental Assistant (CODA) credential. The Ohio State Dental Board
approves the radiology segment of the program. Students are
eligible to sit for the State Dental Assistants Radiographer’s
Examination after completing required hours.
This program qualifies for the Pell Grant.
Medical Billing/Coding Specialist
Insurance coding is the fastest-growing career in the medical field
due to the Office of the Inspector General mandating that
physician offices and healthcare facilities become compliant with
the coding rules and regulations. A Certified Coder is the first line
of defense against non-compliance for any medical provider. They
can help prevent legal difficulties and ensure that providers
receive full reimbursement in a timely manner.
Mandatory Attendance for WorkKeys Testing and
Orientation
Required classes:
• Keyboarding/Computers (Minimum requirement 28 wpm with
5 errors)
• Medical Terminology
• Billing Principles
• Anatomy & Physiology
• ICD-9 Coding
• CPT/HCPCS Coding
• E/M Chart Audits
• Job Search
• Graduation
The tuition includes books, medical dictionary, cost of AAPC
membership and CPC examination.
Prepare yourself to enter the pharmacy field in
hospitals, home
infusion pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies or community
pharmacies as a technician working under the supervision of a
registered pharmacist. Internship with CVS Pharmacy available
after completion of classroom training.
(Nurse Aide Training Program)
The Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP) is designed to instruct
students in basic patient care skills. The course follows guidelines
set forth in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of
1987. It also follows the standards and guidelines developed by
the state of Ohio. Upon completion of this course, the student
may take the State of Ohio Nurse Aide test. At the completion of
the course the student will be able to define the role of nursing
assistants in long-term care, discuss the role of communication in
healthcare, state and demonstrate principles of medical asepsis
and standard precautions, identify and demonstrate the principles
of safe resident/patient care, identify residents’ rights and
promote residents’ independence, and correctly discuss and
demonstrate basic nursing skills. Class size limited to 16. NATP
testing fee, uniforms and a watch with a second hand not
included in tuition. Students need to have a physical exam and a
two-part TB test prior to coming to class.
EMT-B (Emergency
Medical Technician-Basic)
This course consists of classroom and hands-on training regarding
all aspects of the job duties of an emergency medical technician
basic, including bleeding control, CPR, airway control maneuvers,
basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and medical
emergency intervention. This course meets or exceeds the EMT-B
National standard and state of Ohio EMT-B curriculums. Upon
completion of this class, individuals will be required to pass the
National Registry written and practical examinations prior to
becoming state-certified. Interested individuals should be in
moderate physical condition and possess a valid driver’s license
and a high school diploma or GED. A $150 registration fee is
required to secure your seat in this class. For more information on the EMT-B
course, contact Rich Richardson at (740) 203-2228.
Homemaker — Home Health Aide
This course will equip the homemaker-home health aide with the
training and knowledge to work for an organization and under
professional supervision in the home environment. It contains a
generic body of knowledge necessary to provide a general range
of homemaker-home health aide services, including household
management, personal care, working with older people, childcare,
maternal care, infant care and the teaching involved in providing
home health care. Included in the clinical portion of the course
are student visits with home health practitioners and a clinical
instructor. The goal of the course is to provide better qualified
home health aides who have documented skills as measured by a
national certification instrument.
Students are required to have CPR for Health Care Provider
certification (taken within the prior 6 months) as well as a two
step TB test and recent physical examination.
Adult Ed Law Enforcement class – January 6, 2009
Contact Ron Poulton – 740-201-3232
Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training
Academy
The Law Enforcement Academy is housed in a state-of-the-art,
15,000 square-foot space at the South Campus that can be
accessed 24/7. This space includes a dispatching training center,
two classrooms, a forensic laboratory, driving and shooting
simulators and a physical fitness center. The training program
meets all requirements of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council
(OPOTC). The academy staff consists of over 25 instructors from
area law enforcement agencies, the Ohio State Highway Patrol
and other state enforcement agencies. This program is mandated
by the state of Ohio to allow its graduates to serve as
commissioned peace officers in the state. Successful completion
of this program will allow the individual to receive the basic police
officer certificate upon appointment to a law enforcement agency.
This training may also transfer to other states (contact the other
state for verification). Interested individuals must be 21 years of
age or older, have a high school diploma or GED and pass an
extensive record check.
If the individual is between 18 and 21 years of age, please
contact Renita Russell for additional requirements. Commissioned
officers as well as open-enrollment students are accepted into the
program.
For more information on the Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training
Academy, contact Renita Russell by
telephone at (740) 201-3222
Public Safety Services Instructor
Public Safety Services Instructor
This is a 50-hour course for prospective Fire and EMT instructors.
The first 40 hours consist of general instructional techniques and
concepts. Those wishing to become EMT instructors will complete
the final 8 hours, which will consist of instruction in EMS
curriculum. Prerequisite: Five years field experience in your field
of designation. Pass a knowledge exam at your level of
certification. A minimum of 10 students is needed to hold this
class. For more information, dates and times on the Public Safety
Services Instructor course, contact Bill Grubb at (740) 203-2207
or grubbw@delawareareacc.org
Volunteer Firefighter — 36 Hours
This course consists of classroom and hands-on training covering
fire behavior, personal protective equipment, safety, ladders,
extinguishers and fire department tools and equipment. Upon
completion of the course, individuals will be required to pass a
state certification exam which is the minimum requirement to
function as a volunteer firefighter in the state of Ohio. Individuals
should be in moderate to good physical condition and possess a
valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. This class
meets two evenings and one weekend day per week and is
offered on an as-needed basis. If interested, call the number
below to be placed on the list. A minimum of 15 students is
needed to hold this class. For more information, dates and times,
contact Bill Grubb at (740) 203-2207 or
grubbw@delawarearecc.org
Firefighting Level I and II
This course consists of classroom and hands-on training covering
all aspects of the job, such as personal protective equipment,
engine company operations, ladder company operations, building
constructions, fire behavior, fire prevention, sprinkler systems and
communications. This course leads to the highest level of fire
certification in the state of Ohio and meets or exceeds the NFPA
1001 standard for firefighter professional qualifications. Upon
completion of this course, individuals will be required to pass a
state certification exam which is the minimum requirement
needed to function as a full-time paid firefighter in the state of
Ohio. Individuals should be in good physical condition and possess
a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. This
class meets two evenings and one weekend day per week. For
more information on this course, contact Bill Grubb at
(740) 203-2207 or
grubbw@delawareareacc.org Tuition
includes books and SCBA. (Gear is needed and can be rented
from a private vendor for $400 – $500.)
EMT-B (Emergency
Medical Technician-Basic)
This course consists of classroom and hands-on training regarding
all aspects of the job duties of an emergency medical technician
basic, including bleeding control, CPR, airway control maneuvers,
basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and medical
emergency intervention. This course meets or exceeds the EMT-B
National standard and state of Ohio EMT-B curriculums. Upon
completion of this class, individuals will be required to pass the
National Registry written and practical examinations prior to
becoming state-certified. Interested individuals should be in
moderate physical condition and possess a valid driver’s license
and a high school diploma or GED. A $150 registration fee is
required to secure your seat in this class. Cost includes registration fee,
books, lab
fees and WorkKeys testing. For more information on the EMT-B
course, contact Rich Richardson at (740) 203-2228.
Child Development Associate
Preparation Program
The course contains 480 hours of work experience with 120
classroom hours plus formal observation completed by the advisor ,
instruction on resource files and guidance through The Council for
Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C. Preregistration is required
for all classes. (Classes may be sectioned out or taken independently
to meet the State Department requirements for in-service training.)
School age training is available. Student must submit proof of
480 hours of work experience prior to starting class.
New!! Flexible Entry Manufacturing Program
The new Flexible Entry Manufacturing Program will admit adults
with a high school diploma or GED on a select basis. Applicants
who are approved for admission must complete a BCI background
check and demonstrate an aptitude for the course of their choice
by completing a pre-assessment (including WorkKeys)
administered by Delaware Area Career Center. The students
accepted for the daytime program will complete a minimum of
120 hours of instruction in basic entry-level skills in their chosen
career path. At present, Flexible Entry is offered through the
Electrical Technologies and Welding/Sheet Metal programs.
Contact Gayle Parlin, Program Director for DACC
North Campus, at (740) 363-1993 ext. 2200 for
more information.
Fundamentals of Electricity
This course provides the student with basic knowledge of electrical
theory and functions. Upon successful completion of this course,
the student will be able to define the terms “current” and
“voltage” and explain the difference between them, explain
Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s voltage law, use power formulas to
calculate voltages and current required, define series and parallel
circuits, calculate the potential difference across a resistor, use
voltmeters, ammeters and watt meters, identify and read
electrical components and schematic symbols, measure voltage
and current using digital multimeters and calculate value of
current, resistance and voltage in a circuit.
Welding
This course is designed to meet individual participant needs. The
students will begin with stick and torch welding and then proceed
to MIG and TIG. The course will also cover specialty rods such as
cast iron and aluminum. The students can certify with the
instructor if they make arrangements and pay independently for
the certification. Cost of certification not included in the tuition.
Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD)
This course is for people working in the pre-engineering field, in
industry or in the building industry. The student will learn the
basic keys and functions used in computer-assisted drawing. The
class is a basic one for beginning and intermediate students.
South Campus
Clerical Accounting Specialist
This certification program is designed for students who wish to
qualify for an entry-level clerical accounting position. The program
consists of three courses taken successively: Business Math,
Accounting Skills I and Accounting Skills II. Successful students
will meet the job-skill requirements for entry-level positions such
as an Accounting Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk or
Accounts Receivable Clerk. No calculator needed. Books not
included in cost. Discount given on Accounting II class.
Accounting Skills I
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of accounting.
Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to analyze
and record financial transactions, prepare financial statements and
analyze accounting information for decision-making. Topics
covered also include Basic Accounting Concepts, the Balance
Sheet, Income Measurements, Accounting Records and Systems,
Revenues and Monetary Assets, Expense Measurements and the
Income Statement. No calculator needed.
Accounting Skills II
This course continues the student’s study of accounting processes,
financial statements, financial reporting and inventories. Topics
covered also include Cost of Sales, Noncurrent Assets and
Depreciation, Liabilities and Equity, Statement of Cash Flows,
Analysis of Financial Statements and Financial Statements of
Nonprofit Organizations. No calculator needed.
Business Math
This basic mathematics course provides a foundation for essential
computations in business and industry. Review of Basic Numerical
Concepts, Payroll Processing, Invoicing and Pricing, Simple and
Compound Interest and Business Statistics. No calculator needed.
CISCO Certified Network
Administrator (CCNA)
This 10-month course prepares students for the CISCO Certified
Network Administrator (CCNA) examination and covers the basics
of networking, LANs and WANs. There will be plenty of hands-on
practice with routers and switches. Students complete a Threaded
Case Study project in which they design a complete multi-site
network. This program includes Cisco's online lessons, classroom
lectures, demonstrations and many hands-on labs. The program
utilizes Semesters 1 – 4 of the CISCO Curriculum.
QuickBooks Training
Learn how to use QuickBooks, the top small business
financial/accounting software. If you plan to use QuickBooks or
have just started using it, these classes are for you. We will
briefly discuss some very basic accounting principles and the pros
and cons of manual vs. computerized accounting. QuickBooks
topics covered: menu options, setup requirements, processing
transactions, preparing reports and other features of the program.
Various levels and options are offered. Each class is limited to 13
students.
Development Classes
Various classes are available to students who want to learn about
starting their own businesses. An instructor is available through a
partnership with the Small Business Development Center and
Delaware Area Career Center to provide low- or no-cost
consultation or courses. The consultation takes place at the
Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce on an appointment basis.
Consultations are free and are focused on starting or growing your
business. Contact the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce at
(740) 369-6221 to schedule individual appointments with Kevin
Hammond, Small Business Consultant. Note to class attendees: If
you have a small business, your tuition fees may be tax-
deductible, so keep your receipt. Please check with your
accountant or contact the small business development director.
Basics of Starting a Business
If you are thinking about starting a business but are not sure of
what it takes to start, this introductory class is for you. We will go
over the basics of starting a business, including entrepreneurial
assessment, state and federal filing guidelines, entity selection,
researching your market, the business plan and more. Included
with tuition are no-cost meetings with a certified business advisor
to further discuss your business challenges. Limited to 10
students per class.
Taxation for Small Business
Learn about the taxing task of taxes for small businesses. If you
are starting a business or are already in business and want to
learn more, this class will focus on federal and state taxation. We
will study tax deductions, business structure taxation, required
filing and other small business tax matters.
To Register for an Adult Education Class Click Here
The Delaware
Area Career Center’s South Campus also houses the Community Career
Resource Center (CCRC).
This organization offers a reference library for career exploration,
current job listings and computers to help you prepare a resume and practice
interviewing skills, Internet access to employment and college information, and
career counselors who can give a variety of assessments to determine how
particular careers match up with your interests and abilities.
Click here to visit their
website.