Howard Community College

howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Fall 2018 13 Basic Health & Safety Training *Required Course* Gain a foundation of information about critical health and safety topics and practice skills designed to meet the Mary- land licensing regulation requiring training for all child care providers in basic health and safety areas. Topics include: how to set up and maintain a safe and healthy environment including supervision, safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries, identification and reporting of abuse or neglect, and proper sanitation practices and procedures. MSDE Core of Knowledge: five hrs. Health, Safety & Nutrition. .5 CEUs. $59 (includes $40 in fees*) Sat 10am-3pm, Oct 13 ZB-742 7544 #1231 Hickory Ridge Medication Administration Gain skills to administer medications safely to children in child care centers and family child care homes, and learn to provide special care arrangements for children with asthma and allergies. is state-approved curriculum addresses Maryland child care licensing requirements and NAEYC standards for program accreditation. Topics include prac- tices and procedures for administering over-the-counter and prescription medications to children, including asthma and allergies medications. Instruction is provided by qualified health professionals. MDSE medication administration handbook provided in class. Core of Knowledge: Six clock hrs. HSN. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. .6 CEUs. $99 (includes $55 in fees*) Sat 9am-3:30pm, Nov 3 ZB-737 7545 #1229 Hickory Ridge K-12 Teaching Trade Occupations & Licenses Entry-Level HVAC Technician Training Part I is course prepares you to work as an entry-level HVAC technician. Learn how to properly handle materials, choose appropriate materials, recognize materials handling proce- dures and apply proper use of hand tools. is course also covers the fundamentals of electricity, including basic safety principles and EPA guidelines. Includes OSHA 10 certifica- tion. You must register for both ZB-114 and ZB-115 to com- plete the first module of training. No refunds 7 days before class start date. 9.0 CEUs. $1,995 (includes $551 in fees*) Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-2:30pm, Sep 10-Oct 19 ZB-114 7727 #3613 IEC Chesapeake Laurel Early Childhood Education & Child Care / Trade Occupations & Licenses Professional Development Online Courses for Teachers (K-12 and adults) • Solving Classroom Discipline Problems • Teaching Smarter with SMART Boards • e Creative Classroom • Creating a Classroom Website • Teaching Adult Learners Classes start Sep 12, Oct 17, & Nov 14. Visit ed2go.com/howardcc or call 443-518-4680 for information. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Apprenticeship Program NEW! Funding Assistance Available Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrig- eration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent by 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Commercial and residential building con- struction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good. If you are interested in becoming an HVACR profes- sional or are currently employed by a licensed HVACR company, you can now train to become a licensed jour- neyman through our new partnership with the Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland (HACC of MD), who has trained hundreds of HVACR techni- cians to work in the industry since 1996. is apprentice- ship program will train you to be an HVACR apprentice specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/ refrigeration systems. Work may include installing, servicing and repairing heating and air conditioning systems in residences and commercial establishments. Apprenticeships usually begin by assisting experienced technicians with such tasks as carrying materials, insulating refrigerant lines or cleaning furnaces. In time, you will move on to more difficult tasks such as cutting and soldering pipes and checking electrical and electronic circuits. e program takes four years to complete and includes a classroom portion along with 8,000 hours of on-the job training. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to receive your journeyman license from the State of Maryland without taking the exam. e HACC of MD has worked with hundreds of HVACR employers in Maryland to train quality employees. If you are employed by an HVACR company, your employer may help offset the costs for this program through a sponsorship. If you are currently not employed by an HVACR company, you can register and start the program and you will need to find full-time employment with an HVACR contractor by the start of your second year of classroom training. You may also audit the program through HACC of MD. Classes are held at Howard Community College for two evenings per week September through April. To enroll in this program, you must submit an applica - tion, which you can find at haccmd.org/apprenticeship. html. Please note that the application deadline for this fall is August 17. For more information, please contact Stephanie Anderson at sanderson@haccmd.org or 410-431-8889. Dates TBD Gateway Campus For more information, email sanderson@haccmd.org or call 410-431-8889. In Partnership With

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