Accounting Services

Accounting Fundamentals and QuickBooks Pro

Upgrade your accounting skills, whether for home or business use. The concepts you learn in this class meet industry standards. Accounting is a precise discipline that requires knowledge of both the basic concepts as well as computer applications. Learn to apply the concepts using QuickBooks Pro. These subjects are taught as a series of individualized, self-paced courses.

Courses include:
• Accounting Concepts and Principles
• Service Business; Merchandizing Business
• Proprietorship; Partnership; and Corporation
• Financial Statements
• Full Charge Bookkeeper
• QuickBooks Pro (Prerequisite: Accounting 1)

Each subject is a separate course that may take more than one 10-week session to complete.

Lab fee: $125 per 10-week session, plus cost of book. Continuing Education certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 19 - Sep 20, 2011
Session 2: Sept 27 - Dec 13, 2011
Session 3: Jan 10 - Mar 13, 2012
Session 4: Mar 27 - Jun 5, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Akkerman	Technology Development Ctr 207	T	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Career Preparation

Beginning Spanish for Educators

Learn the language and culture of our neighbors in Latin America! This FREE class is designed to equip educators in the Ventura Unified School District with better understanding of the English learners we serve. Students will learn beginning Spanish language skills as well as first-hand information about the following:

• Speak Spanish with VUSD Families
• Understand School Systems in Spanish-speaking Countries
• History, Traditions and Culture
• Contemporary Issues

Mondays (Beginning Level)
Dates: Starts Sep 27, 2011
Wednesdays (Intermediate/Advanced Levels)
Dates: Starts Sep 29, 2011

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Rodrigues	Adult Ed Ctr 224	T	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Aguirre	Adult Ed Ctr 224	Th	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Technology Development Center

Full-time certificate programs in specific vocational areas are available during the day from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Open enrollment allows students to start individualized training every week. The following professional certifications are offered. For more details visit the TDC page.

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN
• Computer-Aided Design Technician

• Computer-Aided Design Technician (Fast Track)
• Solid Works Technician
• Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MasterCAM) Technician

COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
• Computer Support Technician (A+ Certification)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Exam Preparation)
• Network Support Technician (A+ and N+ Certifications)

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY/TDC Studios
• Digital Multimedia Technician
• Studio Production Technician

MEDICAL FRONT AND BACK OFFICE
• Back Office Medical Assistant
• Front/Back Office Medical Assistant
• Front Office Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing Technician
• Medical Insurance Billing Technician (Fast Track)
• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Records Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy, Basic and Advanced (Evenings Only)
• Physical Therapy Aide

ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting Support Clerk
• Computerized Financial Accounting
• Computerized Financial Accounting (Fast Track)
• Data Entry/Inventory Technician
• Payroll Technician

BUSINESS PROGRAMS
• Administrative Assistant
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Manager, World Wide Web
• Computer Applications/Voice Integration
• Customer Service Representative/Collections
• Human Resources Management
• Legal Secretary
• Microsoft Office Basics
• Microsoft Office Professional (Fast Track)
• Receptionist/Office Assistant

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/GRAPHICS
• Computerized Marketing Support Technician
• Computerized Office Professional
• Graphic Design (Fast Track)
• Graphic Design for Print
• Graphic Design for Web
• Web Business Graphics/Desktop Publishing

Fees do not include books and materials. Financial aid is available. General requirements:
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have a valid Social Security number
• Be working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program (Pell grant funding is available for any program more than 18 weeks in length)
• Register (if you haven't already) with the Selective Service, if you're a male between the ages of 18 and 25
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress and attendance in postsecondary school
• Provide a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or pass an approved ability-to-benefit test (if you don't have a high school diploma or GED)

Financial aid programs include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and Federal PLUS Loans. Approved for veterans. Scholarship opportunities available for those who qualify. For specific information regarding qualifications for these programs, call 289-1744.

For more information about curriculum, lab fees, or enrollment, call for an appointment with the TDC counselor at 289-1744.

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Staff	Technology Development Ctr	MTWThF	8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Testing Center: NCCT Phlebotomy Testing Center

Ventura Adult and Continuing Education provides Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant certification testing services through National Center for Competency Testing. If you need to take a test leading to certification, you can register and take the test at Technology Development Center, 5200 Valentine Road in Ventura. There is a $30 testing fee (waived for TDC students) as well as an exam fee. The next available testing dates are Spetember 13, 2010, and November 1, 2011.

You must complete an application form and make your $30 payment along with the exam fee by August 23 for the September 13 test and by October 11 for the November test. Call Leticia Murillo at 289-1644, ext. 1103, for further information. For specific details that you must include in your application package, go to the NCCT Applications website at http://www.ncctinc.com/documents/MMCI%20App%20Aug%2006.pdf.

Testing Center: Prometric and Pearson/VUE

Ventura Adult and Continuing Education provides testing services through Pearson/VUE and Prometric for such companies as Cisco, COMPTIA, and Microsoft, among others. If you need to take a test leading to licensure, certification and assessment programs offered by these leading testing services, you can register for the test you require at the web sites for either pearsonvue.com or prometric.com and take the test at Technology Development Center, 5200 Valentine Road in Ventura. Call us at 289?7925 for more information.

Workforce Development Academy/Job Readiness Training

Good jobs depend on people who can put knowledge to work. The Technology for Job Readiness course taught at the Workforce Development Academy is designed to prepare the job-seeker for today's labor market. Students are instructed in the use of office equipment such as copy and fax machines, electronic calculators, telephone etiquette, and customer service. Basic math, keyboarding, and computer applications are the focus of the program, with an emphasis on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Students learn how to use email and the Internet effectively. Workshops are conducted on resumes (electronic and hard copy), cover and thank-you letters, and business cards. Customized modules address job-seeking skills including interviewing, phone contacts, and networking for job search. This program will assist job seekers to improve existing skills or learn new ones.

Certificates of Completion are awarded to students who meet all course requirements. Graduates of the Workforce Development Academy are eligible for scholarships to attend the Technology Development Center.

The 10-week academy is FREE to all adults ages 18 and older. The Workforce Development Academy is a joint project of Ventura Adult Education, the Ventura Job and Career Center, and the County of Ventura.

Space is limited. Call today to reserve a place: 648-9679.

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Hatcher/Schuette	Ventura Job & Career Ctr 118	MTWThF	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hatcher/Schuette	Ventura Job & Career Ctr 118	MTWTh	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hatcher	Ventura Job & Career Ctr 118	MTWTh	5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Computer and Networking Engineering

A+ Preparation

PREREQUISITE: Minimum six months computer experience (determined by instructor).

Prepare for the new A+ certification! This ten-week course covers the CompTIA goals and objectives for the A+ certification exam. After students have mastered the required topics and material, they may take the exam at our VUE Testing Center. Enroll early, as seats are limited. Call 289-7925 today.

Topics covered include:
• Personal computers, laptops, and portable devices as well as printers and scanners
• Security, safety, and environmental issues
• Operating systems and networks

Lab fee: $125. (Books extra. Cost does NOT include A+ voucher.) Continuing Education certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 11 - Sep 19, 2011
Session 2: Sept 26 - Dec 12, 2011
Session 3: Jan 9 - Apr 9, 2012
Session 4: Apr 16 - Jun 25, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Harrison	Technology Development Ctr 103	M	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

AutoCAD Basics

Become a CAD drafter or upgrade your design skills. Learn professional quality drafting in two important areas: CAD design software and solid modeling software. These classes will teach you how to unleash your design creativity by building your computer skills in industrial design. These classes are a must for dedicated CAD professionals as well as those seeking to enter the industry. (289-7925)

In "AutoCAD Basics," you will learn:
• AutoCAD fundamentals
• Lines and shapes
• Hatching
• Editing and text placement
• Layers
• Parts creation and outputting

Lab fee: $125 per 10-week session, plus cost of book. Continuing Education certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 19 - Sep 20, 2011
Session 2: Sept 27 - Dec 13, 2011
Session 3: Jan 10 - Mar 13, 2012
Session 4: Mar 27 - Jun 5, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Huston	Technology Development Ctr 204	T	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

AutoCAD Intermediate

Upgrade your CAD design skills. Continue to learn professional quality drafting in two important areas: CAD design software and solid modeling software. This course builds on the concepts learned in AutoCAD Basics.

In AutoCAD Intermediate, you will learn:
Creating and inserting AutoCAD blocks
Dimensioning and dimensioning variables
Isometric drawing
Creating and working with views

Lab fee $125 per 10-week session, plus cost of book. Certificate upon completion.
Session 1: Jul 11 - Sep 19, 2011
Session 2: Sept 26 - Dec 12, 2011
Session 3: Jan 9 - Apr 9, 2012
Session 4: Apr 16 - Jun 25, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Huston	Technology Development Ctr 204	M	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Revit Architecture 2010 Basics

Built on the Revit platform for building information modeling (BIM), Autodesk Revit Architecture software is a building design and documentation system that supports all phases of design, construction documentation, and even fabrication. From conceptual studies and analysis at the earliest stages of a project's development through the production of the most detailed construction drawings and schedules, Autodesk Revit Architecture helps deliver better coordination and quality across project phases and disciplines. As a result, Autodesk Revit Architecture contributes to better efficiency and higher profitability for architects, designers, and the rest of the building team.

This class will cover:
• Wall construction and styles
• Doors, windows, and roofs
• Component placement

Lab fee: $125 per 10-week session, plus cost of book. Continuing Education Certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 20 - Sep 21, 2011
Session 2: Sep 28 - Dec 14, 2011
Session 3: Jan 11 - Mar 14, 2012
Session 4: Mar 28 - Jun 6, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Collins	Technology Development Ctr 204	W	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Solid Works Basics

Prerequisite: Basic AutoCAD or professional equivalent.

Solid modeling will enhance and extend your industrial design capabilities. Learn the fundamentals of Solid Works drawing commands involving 3-D solid modeling to produce high-end industrial models.

This class will cover:
• Solid Works fundamentals
• 3D solid modeling
• Assemblies and production drawings and industrial applications

Lab fee: $125 per 10-week session, plus cost of book. Continuing Education certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 21 - Sep 22, 2011
Session 2: Sept 29 - Dec 25, 2011
Session 3: Jan 12 - Mar 15, 2012
Session 4: Mar 29 - Jun 7, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Huston	Technology Development Ctr 204	Th	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Education

Literacy Tutor Training

Learn to teach others one-on-one by participating as a tutor in the adult basic study skills program. Ongoing enrollment. The class runs in partnership with READ Ventura County Library sponsored by the Ventura County Library. If you know someone who wants to learn to read or if you want to volunteer to be a tutor, call READ Ventura County Library at 677-7160. FREE!

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Staff	Ventura Adult Education Ctr	To be determined

Information Support and Services

Computer and Business Classes

Now is the time to upgrade your business skills and learn new computer programs. Whether you use computers for your personal enjoyment, projects at home, or business applications, we have training opportunities for you. Choose from a variety of applications in an individualized instructional program in our business and computer training classroom. Enroll early, as there are limited seats. (289-7925)

BUSINESS SUBJECTS

• Business English -- Sharpen your standard business language usage
• Business Mathematics -- Refresh business calculating skills and abilities
• Electronic Calculator -- A must in countless application areas

COMPUTER SUBJECTS

• Internet Explorer -- Learn to move comfortably around the Internet by using all the features of the browser software on your computer.
• Microsoft Windows -- Beginning with an overview of computer hardware and software, the course also demonstrates running application programs, moving and sizing program windows, saving and printing. Information about Window's online Help and file maintenance is also covered.
• Microsoft Office, A Basic Introduction -- An easy, fun way to learn the basics of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation techniques with hands-on projects that fit your daily life.
• Microsoft Access, Beginning through Intermediate -- The skills learned in this course include modifying and building tables, viewing and organizing information, using Access tools, building and modifying forms, planning and designing databases, producing reports, and integrating with other applications.
• Microsoft Excel, Beginning through Advanced -- Learn to work with spreadsheets and workbooks, create formulas, use charts and other objects to enhance a spreadsheet, integrate data with other applications, and much more.
• Microsoft Word, Beginning through Advanced -- Begin by learning basics techniques for working with documents, paragraphs, pictures, and charts. Progress to learning advanced features such as macros and creating forms, creating tables, using mail merge, and collaborating with workgroups.
• Microsoft PowerPoint --The skills taught include creating and customizing a presentation, working with visual and sound elements, text editing, managing files, delivering and modifying a presentation.
• Microsoft Publisher -- (Thursdays only) Learn how to produce quality graphics and desktop publishing projects in your home or office using Microsoft Publisher. Develop the skills to create and prepare professional-looking documents such as flyers, gift certificates, business cards, postcards, newsletters, mail merge and even web sites. This course may take more than one session to complete.
• Keyboarding -- Develop touch-typing accuracy and speed.

Each subject is a separate course that may require more than one 10-week session to complete.

Lab fee: $75 per 10-week session, plus cost of book. Continuing Education certificate upon completion.

Tuesdays:

Session 1: Jul 19 - Sep 20, 2011
Session 2: Sept 27 - Dec 13, 2011
Session 3: Jan 10 - Mar 13, 2012
Session 4: Mar 27 - Jun 5, 2012

Thursdays:

Session 1: Jul 21 - Sep 22, 2011
Session 2: Sept 29 - Dec 25, 2011
Session 3: Jan 12 - Mar 15, 2012
Session 4: Mar 29 - Jun 7, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Schuette	Technology Development Ctr 207	T	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Young	Technology Development Ctr 207	Th	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Shop and Sell the eBay Way

Use the Internet for both fun and profit. Start to shop and to sell on eBay by preparing yourself with this popular four-week course. To enroll, call 289-7925.

These four-week sessions cover the following topics:
• Finding items and buying the eBay way
• eBay rules and guidelines
• Opening a PayPal account
• Step-by-step selling on eBay
• Creating and editing digital pictures
• Writing compelling descriptions
• Packing and shipping inventory
• Invoicing the buyer and accessing PayPal payments

Lab fee: $75 per 4-week session, plus cost of book. Continuing Education certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 20 - Aug 10, 2011
Session 2: Sep 28 - Oct 19, 2011
Session 3: Jan 11 - Feb 1, 2012
Session 4: Mar 28 - Apr 25, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Harrison	Technology Development Ctr 206	W	6:00 - 9:00 pm

Media and Design Arts

Adobe Photoshop Basics

Learn to edit and manipulate computer graphic images for output to print, video, and the Internet. These courses will instruct the student on the creation of images, the use of special effects and filters, and the basic animation of graphic images and video. Students will also learn importing and exporting files and programs, evaluating compatibility issues, and creating images using digital cameras, digital video, and scanners. Basic computer operations will NOT be covered.

Topics for "Adobe Photoshop Basics" include:
• Editing, manipulating, and repairing images and photos
• Layering and masking
• Browsers and file management
• Tool palettes, filters and special effects
• Using scanners, digital cameras, and other input devices
• Text creation
• Renaming, resizing and cropping images
• photographs

Lab fee: $125 per 10-week session, plus cost of book. Continuing Education certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 20 - Sep 21, 2011
Session 2: Sept 28 - Dec 14, 2011
Session 3: Jan 11 - Mar 14, 2012
Session 4: Mar 28 - Jun 6, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Wieser	Technology Development Ctr 106	W	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Graphic Design Workshop

Learn to complete projects using the proper tools. This workshop-style class offers the opportunity to get assistance with selecting the proper software to complete your project for print or for web. The software available includes Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Dreamweaver. If you are unfamiliar with the software, you can learn the basics in this class. Depending on your individual experience, you may require more than one 10-week session to accomplish your goal. Call 289-7925.

Lab fee: $125. Cost of textbook not included. Contuining Education Certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 21 - Sep 22, 2011
Session 2: Sept 29 - Dec 25, 2011
Session 3: Jan 12 - Mar 15, 2012
Session 4: Mar 29 - Jun 7, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Yeomans	Technology Development Ctr 106	Th	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Support Services

Medical Office Classes

Prepare for an exciting career in the medical industry. We have a wide range of class offerings that open the window of opportunity for people who want to move into medical office work or upgrade their medical office skills. The length of each course depends upon the degree of difficulty.

The following courses are available:
• Medical Coding - Learn current industry standard coding procedures (Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Medical Insurance Billing)
• Medical Insurance Billing - Learn the latest computerized billing methods (Prerequisite: Medical Terminology
• Medical Filing - Learn standard practices for maintaining records
• Medical Law and Ethics - Learn the fundamental expectations of the medical industry for implementing proper procedures
• Medical Terminology - Learn the language of the medical community
• Pharmacology - Learn the basics of drug dose calculations and how medicines affect the different body systems (check with instructor for availability)

Each subject is a separate course that may require more than one 10-week session to complete.

Lab fee: $95 per 10-week session, plus cost of book. Continuing Education certificate upon completion.

Session 1: Jul 19 - Sep 20, 2011
Session 2: Sept 27 - Dec 13, 2011
Session 3: Jan 10 - Mar 13, 2012
Session 4: Mar 27 - Jun 5, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Wilmoth	Technology Development Ctr 206	T	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Therapeutic Services

Basic Didactic Phlebotomy Instructions

This class provides the basic 20 hours of beginning didactic training in phlebotomy required by the State of California Department of Health Service. Also included are additional hours of classroom lab time. Externships, for those planning to apply for state CPT1 certification, are available to those students who meet the school's requirements. Some externship sites require verification of immunizations in accordance with the policies of the clinical lab site. Class components include: Infection control, basic anatomy, medical terminology, patient identification, proper vein selection and skin puncture selection, collection equipment, post puncture care, and waste disposal. Students practice on each other or can bring a volunteer (over 18 years old) for the classroom lab. Dates and times will be announced in class. Attending all classes in the session is required.

Prerequisite for enrollment: Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required upon enrollment and must be 18 years of age or older to enroll in the class. (This is also a requirement for state certification.) Proof of required immunizations is needed upon enrollment.

Class will meet five Tuesdays and five Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 pm. Lab Fee for 5-week session plus externship is $450. For more information, call 289-7925.

The cost of the book is not included in the Phlebotomy class.

Session 1: September 27 through November 3, 2011
Session 2: March 6 thorugh April 12, 2012

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Staff	Technology Development Ctr 206	TTh	6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Advanced Didactic Phlebotomy Instruction

This class has been approved by the California Department of Health Services to provide a minimum of 20 hours of advanced didactic (theory) classroom instruction. After successful completion of basic phlebotomy, advanced phlebotomy, and the externship, the student is eligible to take the state and nationally recognized exam for Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1). Attending all classes in a session is required.

Class components include: Advanced infectious disease control and biohazards, anticoagulation theory, knowledge of pre-analytical sources of error, anatomical site selection and patient preparation, risk factors and appropriate responses to complications, recognizing problems and taking corrective actions with specimen processing and transport, communication skills, ethics and legal issues, and quality assurance for accurate and reliable results.

Prerequisites: Phlebotomists with previous basic theory, education and experience will need to bring in written documentation of having 1,040 or more hours of on-the-job training in phlebotomy. All students, including those who have completed a 20-hour state approved basic class after April 9, 2003, must bring documentation to the first class meeting showing a minimum of 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures on real patients of varying ages, weights and health statuses. Verification must be on employer or externship site letterhead. Specifications are listed in Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations Section 1035.1 (f). Independent study lab sessions are available for students who wish to review concepts presented in the basic phlebotomy course, prior to enrolling in the advanced class.

Class will meet 4 Tuesdays and 4 Thursdays, 6:00 pm. to 9:15 pm. Lab Fee for 4-week session plus externship is $450. For more information, call 289-7925.

Session 1: November 8 through December 8, 2011
Session 2: April 17 thorugh May 10, 2012

The cost of the book is not included in the Phlebotomy class .

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Resler	Technology Development Ctr 206	TTh	6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

NCCT Phlebotomy Testing Center

Ventura Adult and Continuing Education provides Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant certification testing services through National Center for Competency Testing. If you need to take a test leading to certification, you can register and take the test at Technology Development Center, 5200 Valentine Road in Ventura. There is a $30 testing fee (waived for TDC students) as well as an exam fee. The next available testing dates are Nov 7, 2011, Jan 9, 2012, Mar 12, 2012, May 14, 2012, Jul 9, 2012, Sep 10, 2012 and Nov 5, 2012 at 6 pm..

You must complete an application form and make your $30 payment along with the exam fee by August 23 for the September 13 test and by October 11 for the November test. Call Leticia Murillo at 289-1644, ext. 1103, for further information. For specific details that you must include in your application package, go to the NCCT Applications website at http://www.ncctinc.com/documents/MMCI%20App%20Aug%2006.pdf.

Phlebotomy Theory Review Workshop

This class is designed as a basic and advanced phlebotomy review for the California phlebotomy test toward certification. Students must have already completed a basic and an advanced phlebotomy class. This class will review phlebotomy theory and provide students with numerous sample questions, worksheets, and mock tests in order to enhance their knowledge and testing skills.

Lab Fee $50; book $45

Session dates to be determined

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Resler	Technology Development Ctr 206	TTh	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CPR: Adult, Child, Infant

This seven-hour course trains individuals how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. The fee includes "First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community" participant's manual. Enroll early, as there are limited seats. Special sessions may be arranged as needed. Call 289-7925 for information. Upon completion students will receive an Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Certificate valid for one year.

Lab fee: $70 (Book and processing included)

Session dates to be determined

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Loest	Technology Development Ctr 206	MW	6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

First Aid

This course trains individuals to recognize and care for victims of injuries and sudden illness. The fee includes the Participant's Manual, a First Aid Skills Card and a bandage package. Certification: Upon successful completion, students will receive a First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.

Lab fee: $70 (Book and processing included)

Session dates to be determined

Instructor	Location	Day	Time
Loest	Technology Development Ctr 206	M	6:00 pm - 10:00 pm