Computer Classes

 

Additional computer classes are offered at the Marshall Center and Shelby College Center.  Pease review the Marshall and Shelby College Center’s sections of this schedule.

 

Beginning Computer

 

Date:

September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and October 7th;

Time:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$45.00

Instructor:

Sarah Madden

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

 

Simple computer functions got you down?  Come let us set you up.  We will have you feeling
at home on your computer in no time.

 

Buying & Selling on EBay

Date:

September 8, 9, and 11th

Time:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$39.00

Instructor:

Sarah Madden

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Learn how to find and buy or sell your one-of-a-kind item.  Come let us teach you.

 

Intermediate Computer

Date:

October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30th

Time:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$45.00

Instructor:

Sarah Madden

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Students will learn making and printing cards, Excel and simple spreadsheet, Word, Publisher, and letters.

 

Microsoft Outlook, Emailing and Calendaring Software

Date:

September 15, 22, and 29th

Time:

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Cost: 

$39.00

Instructor:

Stacy Harsh

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Or

Date:

November 3, 4, and 6th

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

Cost:  $39.00

Instructor:

Stacy Harsh

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Learn how to create and manage messages and email; schedule appointments and tasks; create and manage contacts and notes.  This class is for beginners and for busy parents looking to organize their schedules.

 

Publisher Basics

Date:

TBA

Time:

TBA; class will be 7 ½ hrs.

Cost: 

Cost:  $39.00

Instructor:

TBA

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

 

Learn to create a publication and to work with text boxes and graphic objects.  Multiple pages and web pages will be covered.  Enhance text with Word Art so you can create posters, brochures, business cards, banners, greeting cards, graphics, and letterheads.

 

Video Game Development

Date:

Sept. 3 - 24 & Oct. 1 & 8th ; Wednesday

Time:

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$99.00

Instructor:

Arden Stone

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Or

Date:

Oct. 15 - 29 & Nov. 6 - 19th ; Wednesday

Time:

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$99.00

Instructor:

Arden Stone

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

*Students should bring their own USB/Flash drive to store copies of class files.

Ever thought you could make a better game?  Here is your chance.  Come use your imagination and create your own world.

Food Service Classes

 

Food Service Safety & Sanitation

Date:

TBA

Time:

TBA

Cost: 

$129.00 (includes a text and online ServSafe certification exam)

Instructor:

TBA

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

This class is great for anyone who cooks, especially anyone who cooks commercially.  You will be amazed by what you will learn.

 

Healthcare Classes

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Class

Date:

November 13 & 14th

Time:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost: 

$150.00

Instructor:

Ronnie Morton

Location:

Panola College Health Science Building

Course designed for skill development for professional personnel practicing in critical care units, emergency departments, and paramedic ambulances. Establishes protocols for management of the patient experiencing cardiac difficulties.

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal Class

Date:

September 19th

Time:

8:30 am - 5:40 pm

Cost: 

$75.00

Instructor:

Ronnie Morton

Location:

Panola College Health Science Building

Course designed for skill development for professional personnel practicing in critical care units, emergency departments, and paramedic ambulances. Establishes protocols for management of the patient experiencing cardiac difficulties.

 

Pediatric First Aid and CPR (includes adult, child and infant)

Only one day is required for certification.

Date:

Saturdays: Aug. 30th, Sept. 27th, and Oct. 25th

Time:

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cost: 

$50.00

Instructor:

Susan Youngblood, LVN

Location:

Panola College Health Science Building

Instruction follows American Heart Association guidelines.

 

*Phlebotomy*    

Date:

Approx. 2nd week of September; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

Time:

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

Cost:  TBA

Instructor:

Sagay Ingram,

Location:

Panola College Health Science Building

 

Healthcare Provider CPR

CPR classes are also offered in Marshall and Center

Date:

September 27th

Time:

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cost: 

$50.00

Instructor:

Susan Youngblood

Location:

Panola College Health Science Building

This course is for:
Nurses
EMS personnel
Dental Hygienist
Physicians
Physician Assistants
Respiratory Therapists
AND anyone who must have a credential (card) to document the successful completion of a CPR course

 

CNA - Certified Nurses Aid Classes

CNA Certification is now REQUIRED for all LVN students.

Cost: $397.00

Cost for class includes text and state testing fee.

Student must have VALID state PICTURE ID or Driver’s License and Social Security Card and current TB test.  Students must be present for all class and clinical time.  A background check will be conducted.

 

Carthage Classes

Date:  Mon - Fri - August 4 - 22nd 
Time:  9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:  Panola College Health Science Building

Or

Date:  Mon - Fri - September 8 - 23rd
Time:  7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location:  Panola College Health Science Building

Or

Date:  Mon - Thurs - October 6 - November 6th
Time:  3:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  Panola College Health Science Building

 

Center CNA Classes

Date:  Mon, Tues, Wed - July 7 - August 20th
Time:  4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Crystal Koltonski, LVN
Place:  SCC, room 111

 

Date:  Mon - Thurs - August 11 - September 12th
Time:  3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor:  Laura Casey, LVN
Place:  SCC, room 111

 

Date:  Mon, Tues, Wed - September 09 - October 22nd
Time:  4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor:  Crystal Koltonski, LVN
Place:  SCC, room 111

 

Date:  Mon - Thurs - October 13 - November 13th
Time:   3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor:  Laura Casey, LVN
Place:  SCC, room 111

 

Date:  Mon - Thurs - September 22 - November 18th
Time:  TBA (Day class)
Instructor:  Judy Lee, RN
Place:  SCC, room 111

 

Marshall  CNA Classes   

Date:  Mon - Fri - August 4 - 20th
Time:  7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Place:  Marshall Center
Instructor:  Susan Youngblood, LVN

 

Date:  Mon - Fri - November 10 - 25th
Time:  7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Place:  Marshall Center
Instructor:  Susan Youngblood, LVN

 

*New Class*! Dental Assisting  

The Dental Assisting class prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions - Dental Assisting. The Dental Assisting class will cover key areas and topics exposing the student to both classroom and hands-on instruction. The classroom instruction reviews the necessary anatomy, terminology, legal and ethical issues as well as the policy and guidelines necessary to understanding the scope of practice and the practical aspects of dental assisting.  Topics include instrument identification, equipment maintenance, tooth structure and oral cavity anatomy, dental anesthesia, sterilization, and charting.  The student will learn the steps necessary to assisting the dentist while providing quality dental care within the community.  Class includes review of tooth charting, restorations, bridge implants, bitewing, panograph, and periapical x-ray and the mixing of dental cements.

 

Additionally, this 100 contact hour course includes a  CPR certification course and covers the relevant material necessary to prepare students to take the State of Texas “TSBDE” Dental Assisting exam offered throughout the State of Texas.   High School Diploma or GED required.

 

Course Contact hours – 100 hrs.
Fee: $1,799 (Textbooks included)

 

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
October 9 – December 11
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

EMT Basic Classes

Date:

Starts Aug. 25 and end Dec. 15th

Time:

Mon, Tue, Wed and Thurs. from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost: 

$ 445.00 for enrollment (text not included) with $235.00 due prior to start of clinicals

Instructor

Ronnie Morton

Location:

Panola College Health Science Building

 

Course provides the student with the skills to function as an EMT.

*TB test, Hep. B series of shots and shot records REQUIRED.

Upon completion of course work, student will be prepared to take National Registry Exam.  For more information:   http://www.panola.edu/ems/emergency_medical_technician_basic.htm

 

*New Class!*    Pharmacy Tech

This comprehensive 50 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s  PTCB exam.  Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings – working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.  Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names.  Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.

 

Course Contact Hours - 50 hrs.
Cost: $999.00  (Textbooks included)

 

Monday & Wednesday
October 15 – December 8
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Requirements:  High School Diploma or GED and upon completion of this comprehensive 50 hour course the student MUST sit for the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s) exam.

 

Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia

Date:

October 8, 15, 22nd

Time:

8:30 am - 11:00 am

Cost: 

$39.00

Instructor:

Gina Smith, License Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, Massage Therapy Instructor

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Or

Date:

October 9, 16, 23rd

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$39.00

Instructor:

Gina Smith, License Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, Massage Therapy Instructor

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Massage affects the body as a whole.  This form of drugless or alternative therapy has been shown to give relief from musculoskeletal pain.  If you or someone you love has Fibromyalgia, this might be the best class to learn a general foundation of general massage.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothing (you will be keeping it on).  This class is for the public but massage therapist are welcome to attend to earn CEU credits.

 

Med Aide Update

Date:

Saturday; September 20 and November 1st

Time:

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost: 

$50.00

Instructor:

Barbara Jackson

Location:

Shelby College Center

This course is required for each medication aide to retain his/her medication administration certification.

 

Other Professional Classes

 

Banking in Today’s Electronic World

Date:

September 22, 29, and October 6th

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$39.00

Instructor:

James Williams; First State Bank IT Director

Location: 

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Wave of the future.  Learn how to use internet banking and learn banking tips to protect yourself and your financial future.

 

Credit Management

Date:

October 9, 16, 23, and 30th

Time:

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$39.00

Instructor:

Larry Allen

Location: 

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Learn secrets and tips in managing credit cards, credit scores, and other financial information.

 

Digital Photography

Come learn the basics of digital photography with Teresa Beasley.

Date:

October 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Dec. 1st

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$59.00

Instructor:

Teresa Beasley

Location: 

Panola College

 

Floral Classes       

Date:

Christmas Decorations:  November 11, 13, 18, and 20th

Time:

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Cost: 

$59.00 (includes some supplies)

Instructor:

Sarah Madden

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Just in time for the Holidays.  Learn to put together beautiful bouquets.

 

Grant Writing Class

Date:

November 13th

Time:

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: 

$50.00; light lunch will be provided

Instructor:

Lillian Cook, Ph.D.

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Join us to learn the basics of grant writing.

 

Job Readiness Class

Date:

September 2, 4, 9th

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: 

$45.00

Instructor:

Katie Jones

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building

Do you have an interview in your near future?  We can help you get prepared by covering the basics of writing an interview-winning resume and successful interviewing techniques.

 

Interior Design 101                                     

Date:

September 9, 16, & 23rd

Time:

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Cost: 

$85.00 (includes design tools)

Instructor:

Darla McFarland

Location:

Panola College Merle Glass Building 

Participates will learn the elements and principles of design and furniture arrangement.

 

*Private Pilot Ground School*                

Date:

September 3, 2008; Wed and Thurs, (15 weeks); (60 hr course)

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: 

$399.00

Instructor:

Phillip Verhalen

Location:

TBA

-This class is the 1st step in learning to fly.
-It is all ground instruction with NO flight time.
-At the end of course, student will take a written test to receive a sign off from the instructor to take the     
  FAA Private Pilot written exam in either Shreveport or Nacogdoches.
-Students will have information about how to obtain entrance into flight school.