Continuing Professional Education

To register please call 914-606-6830 and press option 1

SPRING 2019

School Violence Prevention and Intervention
New York State approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers, and others who work with children.
At Ossining Center: CE-CERTS 2002OS, 1 Sat., 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $50, D Flynn-Capalbo.
Sec: B: May 18. #13262

Mandated Training for Child Abuse and Neglect
New York State approved coursework for educators and healthcare professionals. If already licensed, bring license to class. $65. D Flynn-Capalbo.
At Valhalla Campus: CE-CERTS 2001
Sec. B: 1 Wed., Apr. 24, 6:00-9:00 pm, KNC-3. #13396
At Ossining Center: CE-CERTS 2001OS, 1 Sat., 9:00 am-12:00 noon.
Sec: B: Apr. 13. #13260

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Exam Prep
Intended to assist the new coding practitioner to prepare for the national certification examination, which measures coding competency and offers credibility to your coding proficiency. Evaluate and strengthen your skills in preparation for the exam. Bring both coding manuals and required text to class.
CE-HCARE 2000, 2 Sat., Apr. 6 & 13, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break), AAB-308, $150 (+ textbook). L Merring. #13420

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Boating Safety Course
The New York State required 8-hour course on the safe operation of boats and personal watercraft. The law in New York requires the following people to have a boating safety certificate:
 Operator of motorboats born on or after May 1, 1996 must complete a boater safety course.
 PWC operators (Jet Ski) must be at least 14 years of age and either hold a boating safety certificate or be accompanied by someone over 18 years of age who is the holder of a boating safety certificate.
This course is for anyone who wants to learn boating safety and how to conduct safe boat operations as well as those who want the certificate. At the end of the class, take a closed book exam. With the minimum passing score of 76%, you will earn the NYS Boating Safety certificate. Must be a minimum of 10 years old to take the course. All materials provided. Find out more at https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/safety-courses.aspx.
CE-CERTS 2050, 1 Sat., 9:00 am-5:00 pm, KNC-3, $60 (+ additional $10 certificate fee, payable to NYS Parks Department for those 18 years of age and older). C Vega.
Sec. C: May 11. #13101

Drivers Pre-Licensing Class
Required five-hour pre-licensing class needed to earn your MV-278 and schedule your road test. Bring learner’s permit to class. This course is open to those 16 years of age and older.
Call 914-606-7406 to register.
At Ossining Center: CE-DRIVE 2001OS, 1 Sun., 9:00 am-2:00 pm, $55. T Gomes.
Sec. C: Apr. 21. #13265
Sec. D: May 19. #13266

SUMMER 2019

Freelancing for Fun and Profit
Local publications are always looking for freelance writers. By adding photography to the mix, writers double their value to editors and publishers. The Internet and digital media have multiplied the opportunities and need for writers. Aspiring writers will learn how to apply to the thousands of writing opportunities open to them, while writers already engaged in writing projects can encourage others through networking while finding new outlets for their work.
CE-WRITG 2071, 3 Thurs., June 6-20, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-3, $60 (+ $2 for purchase of a Rivertown Magazine and handouts.) T Riley. #5044

Notary Public Exam Prep
Prepare for the NYS Notary Public test. Laws, concepts, and procedures will be explained. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations, when to hire an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. All materials provided including website links to NYS Department of State licensing information, booklets, and forms. Also featured is an 80-question practice exam.
CE-CERTS 2043, 1 Thurs., June 20, 12:00 noon-4:00 pm, KNC-5, $60. V Bujanow. #5701

“Servsafe” Food Service Sanitation & Safety
Mandatory for anyone who handles and/or distributes food. Prepare for the Dept. of Health Food Protection Certificate exam. Meets State Agriculture and Markets education requirements for food purveyors. Call 914-606-6830, press 1
for schedule and registration form.
CE-CERTS 2000, $325 (+ textbook).

RN Refresher Course
Designed for registered nurses who have been away from a practice setting and are looking to return to a staff position. Provides an update on theoretical content and clinical practice. Prerequisites: NYS RN license and current CPR certification for healthcare professionals (BLS). Admissions application and interview required; application due date is May 24. Call 914-606-7408 for information.
At Ossining Center: CE-HCARE 2047OS,
T/Th, June 4-Aug. 22, 4:30-9:30 pm, $1,035 (+ textbook/workbook). #5654

School Violence Prevention and Intervention
New York State approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers, and others who work with children.
At Ossining Center: CE-CERTS 2002OS, 1 Sat., 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $50, D Flynn-Capalbo.
Sec: A: June 8. #5655
Sec: B: Aug 10. #5656

Mandated Training for Child Abuse and Neglect
New York State approved coursework for educators and healthcare professionals.
If already licensed, bring license to class. $65.
D Flynn-Capalbo.
At Ossining Center: CE-CERTS 2001OS, 1 Sat., 9:00 am-12:00 noon.
Sec: A: July 13. #5657
Sec: B: Aug. 24 #5658

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

Pet Therapy and Animal Assisted Activities
Become familiar with the steps to become a Therapy Dog team, as well as a R.E.A.D. team (Reading Education Assistance Dogs). Learn about Animal Assisted Activities in Assisted Living facilities, schools, veteran’s hospitals, and libraries. View videos of dogs at work and hear about local visits presently taking place. At the end, you will have enough information to decide if you want to become involved in the rewarding experience of pet therapy.
CE-ANIML 2005, $25. J Audevard.
Sec. A: 1 Sat., June 1, 9:30-11:30 am, KNC-2. #5519
Sec. B: 1 Tues., July 9, 6:30-8:30 pm, GTW-219. #5520

American Red Cross Babysitters Training
For youth planning to babysit, get the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for infants and children. Develop leadership skills; plan a babysitting business, keep yourself and others safe and help children behave; and learn basic childcare and basic first aid. For ages 11-15 years old. Bring a bag meal.
CE-CERTS 2031, 1 Mon., Aug. 19, 10:00 am-5:00 pm, KNC-2, $90 (+ $10 ARC certification fee, + optional $15 for ARC Babysitter’s Training Set, payable to instructor). A Reeve. #5683

Drivers Pre-Licensing Class
Required five-hour pre-licensing class needed to earn your MV-278 and schedule your road test. Bring learner’s permit to class. This course is open to those 16 years of age and older. Call 914-606-7406 to register.
At Ossining Center: CE-DRIVE 2001OS, 1 Sun., 9:00 am-2:00 pm, $55. T Gomes.
Sec. A: June 2. #5660
Sec. B: July 14. #5661
Sec. C: Aug. 11. #5662

New York State Boating Safety Course
The New York State required 8-hour course on the safe operation of boats and personal watercraft. New York law requires the following people to have a boating safety certificate:
• Operator of motorboats born on or after May 1, 1996.
• PWC operators (Jet Ski) must be at least 14 years of age and either hold a boating safety certificate or be accompanied by someone over 18 years who has a certificate.
CE-CERTS 2050, 1 Sun., 9:00 am-5:00 pm, KNC-3, $60 (+ additional $10 certificate fee, payable to NYS Parks Department for those
18 years of age and older). C Vega.
Sec. A: June 9. #5643
Sec. B: July 28. #5677
Sec. C: Aug. 18. #5678

Safety 1st Defensive Driving
The NYS Point and Insurance Reduction Program (6-hr. Defensive Driving Course) has many benefits, including learning safe driving techniques, discounts on your automobile insurance if you are the principle operator, and point reduction from your driver’s license. Sponsored by American Safety, Inc.
CE-DRIVE 2003, W/Th, June 5 & 6, 6:00-9:00 pm, AAB-304, $35 (+ $16 for certification and handouts, payable to instructor).
M DeToma. #5014

Heartsaver Adult/Child CPR/AED
American Heart Association CPR/AED course covering children ages 1 year up to adults. Certification good for two years. For the lay responder. Must bring resuscitation mask. Please contact joan.lederman@sunywcc.edu prior to the class.
1 Sat., 9:00 am-1:00 pm, $65 (+ $20 for certification card, payable to instructor.) J Lederman.
At Valhalla Campus: CE-HCARE 2006, June 22, PEB-4. #5007
At Ossining Center: CE-HCARE 2006OS, June 15. #5659

Heartsaver First Aid
Covers first aid basics: how to handle sudden illness, control bleeding, burns, injuries to
bones and joints, and emergencies involving excessive heat and cold. Please contact
joan.lederman@sunywcc.edu prior to the class.
CE-HCARE 2004, 1 Sat., June 22, 1:00-5:00 pm, PEB-4, $60 (+ $20 for certification card, payable to instructor. If taken with Heartsaver CPR, the certification card fee is $20 for both). J Lederman. #5008

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