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• In Person:

• Monday,Tuesday,Thursday, Friday: 8AM-5PM

• Wednesday: 8AM-7PM

Register at Workforce Development & Continuing Education, Room 326

•Mail:Registration form (p. 26) & check (payable to Tunxis Community College) must

reach us one week prior to the start of the course.

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Workforce Development & Continuing Education,TCC,

271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032

• Phone:

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860.255.3666.

New this summer!

• Accelerated EMT Basic

• Radiation Health & Safety

• Registered Medical Assistant Program

• Conversational Spanish for Real World Use

• Grammar Review

• Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature

Course fees are payable at time of registration.

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Workforce Development &Continuing Education Course Schedule

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Let us help you train for a new career, learn a different skill, solvean old problem, or just relax. We offer over 300 online andlive-classroom programs. Register today in any of the ways listed below.

Tunxis Community College • Workforce Development & Continuing Education • Summer 2010 Schedule • 2

Allied Health Programs:

Certified Nurse Aide; CNA; Competency Exam Review;CNA/PCT-Hospital-Based Experience;Dental Assisting Certificate;EKG Skills; EMT Basic; Medical Terminology;Pain Control & Local Anesthesia;PCT Certificate; Pharmacy Technician;Phlebotomy Technician Certification;Radiation Health & Safety;Registered Medical Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Boating Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Bartending with SMART Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Substitute Teacher Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Computer Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14Electricians’ License Renewal Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Exploring Your Career Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Grant Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10Motorcycle Rider Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Online Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Paralegal Certificate–Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Personal Fitness Trainer Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Registration Information and Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26Reiki Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Special Interest Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Supervision 101 & 201 Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Web Site Design & Development Courses–Online . . . . . . . . . 14Writing Science Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ACCESSIBILITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITYTunxis Community College is committed to access and equal opportunity. Should you requirespecial accommodations to participate in any of the programs offered through WorkforceDevelopment & Continuing Education, please contact Dr. Kirk Peters, Dean of Student Services(860.255.3560), or Cathy Felice,Academic Support Center (860.255.3572), at least three weeksbefore the start of your class. Alternative formats of this material may be provided uponrequest.The College does not discriminate against any individual on the grounds of race; color;national origin; ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; age; religion; political beliefs; learning, physical,mental or emotional disability; marital or veteran status; or prior convictions of a crime.The College reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the information listed inthis publication.The College does not discriminate against any individual on the grounds of race; color; national origin;ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; age; religion; political beliefs; learning, physical, mental or emotionaldisability; marital or veteran status; or prior convictions of a crime.The College reserves the right tomake any necessary changes in the information listed in this publication.

Wo r k force Development & Continuing Education

Summer 2010

Phone: 860.255.3666 Facsimile: 860.255.3675 tunxis.commnet.edu

Table of Contents

N ew !Re g i s t e red MedicalAssisting Pro gram -S t arting September 29

This 10-month day pro g r a m *p re p a res you to sit for the

American Medical Te c h n o l o g i s t sMedical Assistant Exam.

* P rogram includes one evening course.

L e arn More !Information Sessions May 25 and June 23 at 6 PMin Room 6-127.Call 860.255.3666 to re s e r veyour seat and to re c e i ve anap p l i c a t i o n .

Allied Health Programs

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O rientation to Health Care e rsLost your job or looking for a care e rchange? Join us on May 17 at 6 PM in

Room 313.

Susan Olive r, Health Careers A d v i s o r,

will discuss:

• H e a l t h c a re fields in demand

• Jobs and wages in healthcare• Financial Aid and funding assistance

• HOBET and Key Train Te s t i n g

Please call 860.255.3666 to re s e r ve a seat.

Tunxis Continuing Education offers a nu m b e rof Workforce Investment Act (WIA)ap p roved programs that are funded thro u g hthe Connecticut Department of Labor.To seeif you qualify call:

N ew Bri t ain CT Wo rks8 6 0 . 2 2 3 . 0 8 8 9

EMT BasicO f fe red in cooperation with Bristol HospitalE M S , the Office of Emergency Medical Serv i c e sand the CT Department of Public Health.This 150-hour program is designed for studentswho would like to complete the necessaryre q u i rements to become a certified EMTB a s i c. This course pre p a res you to take there q u i red exams to become nationally re g i s t e re dand State of Connecticut certified at thebasic leve l . The program consists of lecture s ,demonstrations and hands-on training thatp rovide the knowledge and skills re q u i red fo rc e rt i f i c a t i o n . Students are re q u i red to complete10 clinical hours with Bristol EMS.T h e re are nop re requisites for this course.June 7 – Sept. 1 (M/W); 6-10PMPlus 5 Saturdays to be determined9AM- 2PMCRN: 2141 Fee: $650 (includes text, CPR manual, and stethoscope)I n s t ructor: Sharon Kenney an dStaff

New!A c c e l e rated EMT BasicJune 28 – Au g. 20 (M/W/F); 9AM-3PMPlus 5 Saturdays to be determined – 9AM-2PMCRN: 2142 Fee: $650 (includestext, CPR manual, and s t e t h o s c o p e )I n s t ructor: Sharon Kenney and StaffL o c a t i o n : All classes take place at BristolHospital EMS Regional Training Center, 4 2 0N o rth Main St., B r i s t o l .

Exam fees of $30 and $70 are paid bystudent dire c t ly to the State of Connecticutand the National Registry.

To register for EMT cours e s, call 860.314.4700



C NA / P C T / H o s p i t a l - B a s e dExperienceIf you are a working CNA or have Tunxis PCTtraining and would like to add a hospital-basedclinical experience to your résumé, this 2-we e kp rogram may be for yo u . It includes a variedrotation and shadowing experience through anumber of hospital departments at the Hospitalof Central Connecticut. The course alsoincludes CPR training and cert i f i c a t i o n .CPR/AED Aug. 18 (W); 3-7PM;Room: 6-127, 6-128

Hospital OrientationAug. 23 (M); Hospital of CentralConnecticut

Hospital RotationAug. 24- 27 (TU/W/TH/F) andAug. 31-Sept. 2 (TU/W/TH)7AM-1PM; Hospital of CentralConnecticut

CRN: 2144 Fee: $549Instructor: StaffContact Cheryl Conaty,Allied HealthCoordinator, for more information at860.255.3670 [email protected].

EKG & Pulse Oximetry Skills(1.5 CEUs)For allied health pro fessionals looking to add totheir skill set, with classroom and hands-one x p e r i e n c e.Learn basic skills in administering a12-lead EKG, including cardiac anatomy andf u n c t i o n ; ap p ropriate skin pre p a r a t i o n ; p ro p e rlead placement; and identification of P, Q , R , S ,and T wave fo r m s . Learn to recognize a normalversus abnormal electro c a rd i o g r a m , p reve n ta rt i f a c t s ,and adapt to unusual patient situations.Also learn pulse ox i m e t ry measure m e n t . C l a s sc overs sensor placement and pulse corre l a t i o ntechniques to measure oxygen saturationa c c u r a t e ly. Please note: This course does notp re p a re you to become an EKG technician. It isap p ropriate for nurse aides, medical assistantsand those preparing for patient care technicianpositions (PCT). Students should read the firstt wo chapters prior to the start of class.May 27 – June 24 (TH) 5:30-8:30PMCRN: 2143 Fee: $249 plus textRoom: 202Instructor: Mark RouleauYou must attend all sessions to receive a certificate ofcompletion.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)(Approved for WIA Funding)Classes Begin May 19CNAs are in demand and our students haveg reat success with job placement! We offer a1 2 - week program that can be taken days orevenings and is ap p roved by the ConnecticutD e p a rtment of Public Health.A Saturd ay clinicalp rogram and a 7-week accelerated program arescheduled based on intere s t . All classes meetM o n d ays and one other clinical day per we e k .Day and Evening Program: $850 plus textSaturday Clinical or AcceleratedProgram: $900 plus textPlease call 860.255.3666 to receivemore information or a CNAapplication packet.All program options have a $35non-refundable administrativefee.


Pharmacy Technician(Approved for WIA Funding)This compre h e n s i ve, 60-hour course willp re p a re students for an entry - l evel positionin a commu n i t y, hospital or long-term cares e t t i n g . It is also an excellent rev i ew fo rthe Pharmacy Technician Certification Board(PTCB) national certification exam. To p i c swill include medical terminology specific tothe pharmacy; reading and interpre t i n gp re s c r i p t i o n s ; and defining drugs bygeneric and brand names. Students will learndosage calculation; I . V. f l ow rate; d r u gc o m p o u n d i n g ; and dose conve r s i o n . D i s p e n s i n gof pre s c r i p t i o n s ; i nve n t o ry contro l ; b i l l i n g ,and insurance reimbursement will also bed i s c u s s e d .The course fee does not include thePTCB exam fe e.A nyone convicted of a fe l o nyis not permitted to sit for the exam. C o u r s ep re re q u i s i t e : Fluency in basic math andalgebra is re q u i red to complete necessarypharmaceutical calculations.Please call 860.255.3666 for anapplication.June 7 – Aug. 16 (M/W); 6-9PM20 sessions (no class 7/5)CRN: 2145 Fee: $949 plus textand $25 non-refundable administrative feeRoom: 313Instructor: Miguelina Cruz, CPhT

Short Course in MedicalTerminology(2.2 CEUs)P reparing for a career in allied health? If yo u ’rethinking of going into certified nurse aidet r a i n i n g , p h l e b o t o my, patient care technician, o rmedical billing & coding,this course will prov i d ea valuable base of know l e d g e. Our 11-we e kp rogram covers a broad range of vo c a b u l a ryp e rtaining to systems of human anatomyand medical tre a t m e n t . You will study thecomponents of vo c a b u l a ry including pre f i xe s ,s u f f i xes and root wo rds as you learn to bre a kd own and define terminology used in thehealth care field.June 3- Aug. 12 (TH); 6-8PM11 sessionsCRN: 2149 Fee: $249 plus textRoom: 312Instructor: Kim Sowers

CNA Competency ExamReviewThis rev i ew may be for you if:

• your CNA certification has expired and you wish to re - t a ke the state competencye x a m ;

• you re c e n t ly completed a CNA program and want to rev i ew befo re the state exam;

• you failed the written and/or skills port i o nof the competency exam, and wish to rev i ew befo re re-taking the test.

• you have successfully completed a courseor courses comprising not less than 100 hours of theoretical and clinical instruction in an ap p roved LPN or RN education pro g r a m .

The written rev i ew covers geriatric re s i d e n tc a re and the role of the CNA.The skills sessionp rovides CNA skills practice in a superv i s e dl a b. Call Cheryl Conaty at 860.255.3670 fo rm o re info r m a t i o n .

Students will need to pick up ah o m ewo rk packet from theContinuing Education Office pri o rto the start of c l a s s .

June 8, 15, 22 (TU); 3-8PMCRN: 2146 Fee: $279Room: 202

Please be advised that if you havebeen convicted of a felo n y, youmay not be eligible for clinicale x p e ri e n c e s, internships, externships or certifications associated with cert ain alliedhealth courses or pro grams.

Those with previous convictionsmay also find it difficult to securee m p loyment within a health cares e t t i n g.




New!Radiation Health & Safety(16 CEU’s/DANB Approved)This course is designed for the wo r k i n gdental assistant with at least two ye a r sexperience who is preparing for the DA N BRHS examination. P a rticipants must havebasic knowledge of dental terminologyand oro-facial structure s . The rev i ew ofr a d i o g r aphic concepts and techniques willinclude: principles of X-ray production;radiation phy s i c s ; radiation biology and safe t y ;processing techniques; processing andtechnique error identification; qualitya s s u r a n c e ; i n fection contro l ; intra-oral andextra-oral techniques; and interpretation andm o u n t i n g . Students need to purc h a s ethe text and read Chapters 1t h rough 6 and Chapter 10 prior tothe first class.

Au g. 4, 11, 18, 25 (W); 5:30-9:30PMCRN: 2147 Fee: $225 plus textRoom: 6-127 & 6-128I n s t ructor: Gary Ja c o b s, CDA ,RDH, M.P. A .C o u rse fee includes hard - c o py Pow e r Po i n tp re s e n t a t i o n . R e g i s t ration deadline for thisc o u rse is July 28.

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New!Pain Control and LocalAnesthesia for the DentalHygienist – 24 CEUsThis course presents the basic science anddental science foundations of clinical locala n e s t h e s i a , in preparation for ConnecticutState Certification for administration oflocal anesthesia by dental hygienists.Students will learn to perform safe ,e f fe c t i ve and proper techniques of intra-oralpain control utilizing local anestheticadministration on student/client part n e r s .Emphasis is placed on client evaluation fo rp redicting and preventing complications.Course consists of home-study/onlinecomponent and eight hours didactic and 16hours clinical experience.

P re requisites for course - Fo r wardcopies to Pat Johnson, TCC, 271Scott Swamp Rd., Farmington, CT0 6 0 3 2

• Graduation from an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited school of dental hygiene or p ro o f o fCT licensure

• C u rrent certification in CPR for the P ro fessional Rescuer/Health Care P rovider and AED from the American Red Cross or American Heart A s s o c i a t i o n .

• Completion of home-study/online prere q u i s i t e

• P roof of malpractice insurance• P roof of Hepatitis B vaccination,TB

antigen test within one year (PPD).

Other requirements: Each studentmust s e rve as a client for another student.Student must purchase and read text prior tothe beginning of the course. Student must bep roficient with online format for the didacticcomponent of the curr i c u l u m .Attendance atall sessions is mandatory. Students mustcomplete online portion and passwith 80% to continue into clinicals e s s i o n s .

Online course begins June 7Clinical Component: June 24, 25, 26(TH/F/S); 8AM-5PMCRN: 2148 Fee: $995 plus textClinical Location: Rooms 6-220 (TH) & 6-218 (FR/SA)



Dental Assisting CertificateProgram(Approved for WIA Funding)Looking for a career with high demand?The U. S . D e p a rtment of Labor predicts a 29%i n c rease in employment for dental assistants inthe next 10 ye a r s .The dental assisting pro g r a mo f fers educational and clinical experienceswith current technologies, including digitalr a d i o g r aphs and computer technology, in astate-of-the-art dental lab housed in ourn ew facility space. The program consists ofc l a s s ro o m , l a b o r a t o ry, p re-clinic and internship.Classes typically meet eve n i n g s , with some dayand we e kend classes re q u i re d . I n t e r n s h i p sbegin in June and take place during re g u l a rbusiness hours. Course content includes basicaspects of dental terminology & dentals c i e n c e s ; a n a t o my & phy s i o l o gy ; m i c ro b i o l o gy ;sterilization pro c e d u re s ; and radiology healthand safe t y. The program will consist of thre emodules to model the DANB (Dental A s s i s t i n gNational Board) exam: Infection Control;Radiation Health and Safe t y ; and GeneralC h a i r- s i d e.Students will sit for each part of theDANB exam after they successfully completeeach program component. Passing the thre esegments of the DANB exam is a re q u i re m e n tfor cert i f i c a t i o n .The program is accredited bythe Commission on Dental A c c re d i t a t i o n .

Options:

1. Credit OptionEligible for financial aid

2. Non-Credit/AuditNot eligible for financial aid

For an application packet or moreinformation, contact ErinAnnecharico at 860.255.3673 orby e-mail [email protected].

Phlebotomy TechnicianCertification Preparation(Approved for WIA Funding)

Classes begin June 7Learn how to collect blood and specimensamples for your current healthcare job, o rto make yourself more marke t a b l e. T h ep h l e b o t o my technician is an integral memberof the health care team in a variety of settingsincluding hospitals, clinical laboratories,p hysician offices and medical centers. T h i sp rogram provides 200 hours of classro o mt h e o ry and clinical lab instruction. S t u d e n t swho successfully complete the program areeligible for a two - d ay externship at either theD e p a rtment of Laboratory Medicine at Jo h nD e m p s ey Hospital of UConn Health Center,M i ddlesex Hospital Lab or Shoreline Clinic.Course content includes basic aspects ofmedical terminology ; a n a t o my and phy s i o l o gy ;ve n i p u n c t u re ; specimen collection pro c e d u re s ;s a fety and universal pre c a u t i o n s ; c o m m o nl a b o r a t o ry tests with clinical significance tobody systems and disease pro c e s s e s ; a n dl a b o r a t o ry equipment. Upon successfulcompletion of the pro g r a m , students will beeligible to sit for the National Healthcare e rAssociation certification exam. Course fe eincludes malpractice insurance.C e rt i f i c a t i o ntest fee of $105 and phleb o t o m ytextbook not included.

• Day Pro gram: M/TU/W; 9 A M - 3 P M

Location: Bristol Campus of TCCFee: $1,700 plus $35 non-re fu n d abl ea d m i n i s t ra t i ve fee.To re c e i ve an application packet an da list of test dates, call 860.255.3666.



Patient Care Technician(PCT) Certificate(Approved for WIA Funding)Designed for entry - l evel students or fo rc e rtified nurse aides or LPNs who want to addto their skill set. The Patient Care Te c h n i c i a nC e rtificate can help you advance your skills,i n c rease your earning powe r, and prov i d eyou with opportunities within the health cares e c t o r. PCTs are valued members of the healthc a re team in hospitals, p hysicians’ offices, c l i n i c sand long-term care facilities. T h ey prov i d ed i rect patient care including but not limited to:obtaining vital signs; turning and re p o s i t i o n i n g ;b a t h i n g ; patient transfe r s ; patient care set-up;p e r forming EKGs and phlebotomy.To earn thePCT Certification from Tu n x i s , you mu s ts u c c e s s f u l ly complete the fo l l ow i n g :

• C e rtified Nurse Aide pro gram or p rovide pro o f o f c u r rent CNA c e rtification or LPN licensure

• Phlebotomy Te c h n i c i an pro gram (must be taken at Tu n x i s )

• EKG & Pulse Oximetry course (must be taken at Tu n x i s )

HeartsaverAdult/ChildCPR/AED(Required to takecertification exam forPersonal Trainer Program–see p. 20)This course is designed to teach lay re s c u e r s(security guard s , f i re f i g h t e r s , p o l i c e, a i r l i n ep e r s o n n e l , e t c.) how to recognize andt reat life - t h reatening emergencies whosejob re q u i res a course completion carddocumenting one rescuer adult and/orpediatric CPR, Fo reign Body A i r w ayO b s t r u c t i o n , and AED training. Cost includes:t e x t b o o k , Patho-Shield Plus key chain, c o u r s ecompletion card and exams.June 16 (W); 5:30-8PMCRN: 2150 Fee: $75Room: 6-127 & 6-128Instructor: Lou Brockett

Bristol Campus of Tunxis P ro fessional Development Wo r k s h o p s

Bringing Out the Best inOthers When Tempers AreShort and Resources Are TightGet others to cooperate with you even whent h ey are at their most challenging. D evelop ac o m munication toolkit to recognize andmaximize the assets of others while turningd i f fe rences into cooperation. Learn simpleno-nonsense techniques for dealing withchallenges tactfully and skillfullyJune 7 (M); 9AM-4PMTX11090 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85Instructor: Anne Peck

Dealing Constructively WithNegativity in the Workplace—Making a Positive ImpactCounteract the detrimental impact ofnegativity in the workplace by fo s t e r i n g ,m a i n t a i n i n g , and enhancing positive wo r kre l a t i o n s h i p s . Po s i t i ve ly manage adve r s a r i a lrelationships and interpersonal conflict byc reating a collaborative and cooperativework env i ro n m e n t . Concentrate on what isi m p o rtant and what matters by deve l o p i n gs t re s s - re d u c i n g , e m p owering work strategiesthat enhance productivity and morale.May 24 (M); 9AM-4PMTX11095 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85Instructor: Anne Peck

Maintaining SeparationBetween Your Work Life andYour Personal LifeKeeping your personal life from interfering inyour work life is essential to productivity and ah e a l t hy wo r k p l a c e.Learn how to keep the twoseparated and prevent them from cre e p i n gback into one another.May 5 (W); 9AM-4PMTX11142 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85Instructor: Lisa Crofton

Advanced Grant WritingDesigned for those who have completed ani n t ro d u c t o ry grant-writing course or havesome working knowledge of the grantsp ro c e s s . The course will include specificinstruction on how to write a compellingneeds statement, outcome measure m e n t s ,ev a l u a t i o n , budget and budget narr a t i ve, a n dc over letter.The course will conclude with ani n d i v i d u a l , hands-on grant exe rcise wherewriting skills will be put to the test asp a rticipants develop a convincing pro p o s a lcontaining the essential elements.June 4 & 11 (F); 9AM -4PMTX11124 CEUs: 1.2 Fee: $170Instructor: Dawn Leger

Conversational Spanish forReal World Use in theWorkplaceM a ny of us would find it easier to perform ourjobs with a bit of Spanish under our belt. L e a r nthe basics to make a client feel we l c o m e ; g e tsome basic information from a patient, o re n s u re a customer is getting the service thatt h ey need.June 11, 18 & 25 (F); 9AM -12PMTX11155 CEU: 0.9 Fee: $130Instructor: Flerida Mimo

Managing Multiple PrioritiesWhen Resources Are Scarceand Teams Are LeanMaximize the productivity of your day whilemaintaining your attitude and ability to cope.O ve rcome frustration and challenges bylearning to: a n a lyze and assess time patterns;set priorities and delegate; d i f fe re n t i a t eb e t ween the necessary and the urgent;become re s u l t s - o r i e n t e d ; set deadlines; t a keadvantage of dead time; c reate time bymu l t i - t a s k i n g ; d evelop a plan of action; a n deliminate distractions, time-wasters andavoidance behav i o r s .May 17 (M); 9AM -4PMTX11102 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85 Instructor: Anne Peck


Call 860.314.4700 to re g i s t e r.


Medical Terminology for Lay PeopleThis easy-to-understand workshop series isdesigned as an introduction to medicalt e r m i n o l o gy, focusing on basic, v i t a li n fo r m a t i o n . The simple, c l e a r, n o n - t e c h n i c a lexplanations of terms are easy to understandand re q u i re no previous background inmedicine or science.June 14 & 21 (M); 9AM-4PMTX11113 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $170Instructor: Anne Peck

U n d e rs t anding and UsingYour Budget EffectivelyThe budgeting process and the end re s u l tcomprise two essential elements ofm a n a g e m e n t : planning and contro l .Within thetypical organization, the budgeting process isthe primary period of planning at all leve l s .During the planning phase, the depart m e n testablishes short-term goals and objective s ;d evises ap p ropriate operating strategies,and pre p a res a budget document fo rsubsequent monitoring, c o n t ro l , and ev a l u a t i o nof operations.May 20 (Th); 9AM-4PMTX11125 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85Instructor: David Lake

Climbing the Public SpeakingMountain: Overcoming Fearsand Phobias Whether an oral presentation or luncheons p e e c h , public speaking can strike sheer terro rin some of us, but there are proven methods ofove r p owering the fearful beast within.The waywe present ourselves in an interv i ew, ab o a rd ro o m , a meeting ro o m , a netwo r k i n gevent or even a one-on-one initial meeting isa reflection of our performance andu n fo rt u n a t e ly for us our competency. W h e nwe effe c t i ve ly ove rcome our fears of speakingin public we essentially put our best fo o tfo r w a rd and gain a personal advantage that isp ro fe s s i o n a l ly unique. G reat leaders are alw ay sg reat public commu n i c a t o r s .May 3 (M); 9AM-4PMTX11123 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85Instructor: Waldemar Kostrzewa

Winning Grant Writing SkillsLearn the principles necessary to effe c t i ve lyd evelop well-written grant pro p o s a l s ,re s e a rch pro s p e c t i ve funders and ultimatelyre c e i ve grant aw a rd s . The course will cove r:efficient grant re s e a rc h ; e f fe c t i ve pro p o s a ld eve l o p m e n t ; cultivating potential grantf u n d e r s ; understanding the diffe rence betwe e ngo a l s , o b j e c t i ves and outcomes. Also learnp reparation of the exe c u t i ve summary andcommon grant writing pitfalls. P a rt i c i p a n t swill have the benefit of an onlinere s e a rch demonstration that will enable themto learn online grant re s e a rch methods.R e p re s e n t a t i ves from local foundations willconduct a panel discussion during the secondsession to add ress various issues related tog r a n t - m a k i n g .The course will conclude with ahands-on grant exe rcise where writing skillswill be put to the test as participants develop ac o nvincing exe c u t i ve summary.May 7 & 14 (F); 9AM-4PMTX11115 CEUs: 1.2 Fee: $170Instructor: Scot Scala

Grammar ReviewS t rong grammar is the heart of any style ofwritten or verbal conve r s a t i o n — f rom thei n formal and casual to the crucial andp e r s u a s i ve. Poor grammar can have asteep price as well—loss of cre d i b i l i t y, loss ofaudience attention, and loss of considerationfor grant money or job pro m o t i o n . F reshen upyour grammar skills.May 21 (F); 9AM-4PMTX11098 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85Instructor: Kristin Ahearn

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Thinking on Your Feet:Developing the Power toPersuade Others to GetWhat You Need in LeanTimesH ave you ever been tongue-tied or at a loss fo rwo rds? Have you wished that you re p l i e dd i f fe re n t ly to something that caught yo uo f f - g u a rd? Make even the most challengingsituations winning ones. Learn to get whatyou need and want by mastering powe r f u lp e r s u a s i ve techniques.May 10 (M); 9AM-4PMTX11112 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85 Instructor: Anne Peck

Identity Theft: What YouNeed to Know to SafeguardNon-Public InformationIn this day and age, identity theft is ve ry mu c ha re a l i t y. The areas where identity theft canoccur are many. Learn how to stop this danger,b e fo re it becomes a pro b l e m .May 12 (W); 9AM-4PMTX11188 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $85Instructor: John C. Voice

Access 2007 - BeginnerLearn how to build an effe c t i ve and efficientdatabase for the beginner with limited or nok n owledge of A c c e s s . This workshop willinclude building tables, fo r m s , simple queries,re p o rt s , and a sw i t c h b o a rd .May 20 (Th); 9AM-4PMTX11156 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $90Instructor: Cathy Poehler

PowerPoint 2007: Get Up to SpeedThis is a full A to Z class covering all of thefe a t u res and tools Powe r Point has to offe r.Students will be introduced to and work withnot only creating presentations but alsocustomization fe a t u res within Powe r Point thatm a ke it more personally functional.May 6 (Th); 9AM-4PMTX11141 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $90Instructor: Jan Gyurko

Using the MS Office SuiteTogether as a WholeTo use Microsoft products to their fullestand most powe r f u l , t h ey should be usedi n t e r a c t i ve ly.This workshop will include fe e d i n ga mail merge with data from Excel and A c c e s s ;linking Excel spreadsheets to Wo rd andPowe r Po i n t ; and building macros in Wo rd thatwill interact with Excel.May 13 (Th); 9AM-4PMTX11114 CEUs: 0.6 Fee: $90Instructor: Jan Gyurko

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Real Estate

Prepare for a career as a licensed real estate professional. As amember of the Connecticut Real Estate Consortium, Tunxis offerscourses that can prepare you to become a licensed real estatesalesperson or bro ke r. All Tunxis real estate courses meet them i n i mum re q u i rements set fo rth by the CT Department ofConsumer Protection.

To become a real estate salesperson, you must successfully complete the “Principles andPractices of Real Estate” course and pass the Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson’s licensee x a m .To become a real estate bro ke r, you must work as a licensed salesperson for two ye a r s ,s u c c e s s f u l ly complete “Basic Appraisal Principles,” successfully complete one other 30-hourreal estate course, and pass the Connecticut State Real Estate Bro kerage exam D e p a rt m e n tof Consumer Pro t e c t i o n , Real Estate or Appraisal Commissions.

Principles and Practices ofReal Estate(Approved for WIA Funding)A valuable introduction for anyone seekinginformation about real estate, especiallyb u yers and sellers. You will gain an extensiveunderstanding of how the real estate marke t p l a c ewo r k s .Learn the special language of the real estateb u s i n e s s , including operating pro c e d u res andi m p o rtant laws governing agency, title transfe r,m o rt g a g e s , agent conduct, and ethical practice.Meets the minimum re q u i rements set fo rth by theCT Department of Consumer Pro t e c t i o n / R e a lEstate Commission for those who plan to take theConnecticut Real Estate Salesperson licensee x a m i n a t i o n .You must complete at least 60 hoursof this 66 hour course to meet state licensingre q u i re m e n t s .June 7 – Aug. 23 (M/W); 9:30AM-12:30PM22 sessions (no class 7/5)CRN: 2151 Fee: $429 plus textLocation: Bristol Campus of TCC

OR

June 8-Aug. 19 (TU/TH); 6-9PM22 sessions CRN: 2152 Fee: $429 plus textRoom: 312Instructor: Dick Gumpert


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A c c o u n t i n g :

Accounting Fundamentals I and IIExcel 2007, I n t ro, Intermediate

& A d v a n c e dI n t ro to Quick books, 2 0 0 7 , 2 0 0 8 , 2 0 0 9Pe r forming Pay roll in QuickBooksQuickBooks for Contractors

Basic Computer Litera c y :

W h a t ’s New in Microsoft Office 2007Computer Skills for the Wo r k p l a c eM i c rosoft Wo rd (and Intermediate)M i c rosoft Access (and Intermediate)M i c rosoft Excel (and Intermediate)M i c rosoft Powe r Point M i c rosoft Publisher I n t roduction to the InternetI n t roduction to W i n d ows XPKey b o a rd i n g

Tunxis Online EducationAll courses listed

on this page are

O N L I N E .

Choose from over 300 online classes that begin monthly and run for six weeks.

Summer start dates - June 16, July 21, August 18.

Experience Education to Go® Online Learning e d 2 go. c o m / t u n x i s

Take classes that fit y o u r s c h e d u l e.

Relax. There is no need to rush toc ampus. Take non-credit classesf rom home!

C o u rse fees are $109 unlessotherwise noted.

How to Get Started:

Visit our Online Instruction Center:

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1 . Click the Courses link, choose the depart m e n tand course title you are interested in,select theE n roll Now button. Fo l l ow the instructions toe n roll and pay for your course. H e re you will enter your e-mail add ress and choose a password that will grant you access tothe C l a s s ro o m .

2 . When your course start s , return to our OnlineInstruction Center and click the C l a s s ro o ml i n k .To begin your studies, s i m p ly log in with thee-mail add ress and passwo rd you selected during enro l l m e n t .

Re q u i re m e n t s :

Internet access; e - m a i l ; and the Microsoft InternetE x p l o rer or Mozilla Fire fox Web brow s e r. S o m ecourses may have additional requirements.Please visit our Online Instruction Center fo rm o re info r m a t i o n : e d 2 g o . c o m / t u n x i s .

Business & Man ag e m e n t :

Administrative Assistant FundamentalsBuilding Teams that WorkSuccessful Construction Business

ManagementFundamentals of Supervision and

ManagementProject Management FundamentalsEmployment Law FundamentalsGoing Green in the WorkplaceInterpersonal CommunicationLeadershipManaging Customer ServiceUnderstanding the Human Resource

FunctionBusiness and Marketing Writing

C h i l d ren & Fam i l y :

Assisting Aging ParentsGenealogyGuiding Kids on the InternetHome School with SuccessUnderstanding Adolescents


G raphic & Multi- Media Design:

Creating Web Pages I & IIDesigning Effective WebsitesIntermediate CSS and XHTMLDreamweaverPhotoshopFlashIntroduction to PHP and MySQLAdobe Illustrator

Health Care :

Human Anatomy and PhysiologyMedical Terminology:

A Word Association ApproachCertificate in Gerontology – 40

contact hours (Fee: $199)Become an Optical AssistantMedical CodingMedical Transcription

L an g u ag e s :

Beginning Conversational FrenchConversational JapaneseSpeed Spanish I (II and III

now available)Spanish in the ClassroomInstant ItalianGrammar for ESLWriting for ESL


on this page are

O N L I N E .




Computer Applications – Multiple Leve l s :

MS Wo rdMS ExcelMS A c c e s sMS PublisherMS OutlookMS V i s i o

D a t abase Man ag e m e n t :

MS A c c e s sO r a c l eC rystal ReportS Q L

Digital Photograp h y :

Discover Digital PhotographyPhotographing Nature with Your

Digital CameraPhotoshop Elements 7 for the

Digital PhotographerIntroduction to Photoshop CS3

(and Intermediate)Photoshop CS3 for the Digital

PhotographerPhotoshop Elements ProjectsTravel Photography for the

Digital Traveler

G rant Wri t i n g / N o n p ro f i t s :

Get Grants!A to Z Grant WritingWriting Effective Grant ProposalsAdvanced Grant Proposal WritingStarting a NonprofitMarketing Your NonprofitIntroduction to Nonprofit Management


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L aw & Legal Care e rs :

Business Law for the Small Business Owner

Workers’ CompensationIntroduction to Criminal LawLegal Nurse ConsultingEmployment Law FundamentalsParalegal Certificate (six courses -

$250 each course)Real Estate Law (not approved for

state licensing)

Pe rsonal Finan c e :

Real Estate InvestingReal Estate Investing II:

Financing Your PropertyStocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!Introduction to Stock OptionsThe Analysis and Valuation of StocksIntroduction to Stock OptionsKeys to Successful Money ManagementWhere Does All My Money Go?Debt Elimination Techniques That Work

S t arting Your Business:

Creating a Successful Business PlanStart & Operate Your Own

Home-Based BusinessGrowing Plants for Fun & ProfitLearn to Buy and Sell on eBaySecrets of the CatererStart Your Own eBay StoreStart Your Own Consulting Practice

Te a c h i n g :

Creating a Classroom WebsiteEasy Classroom PodcastingMicrosoft Word 2007 in the

ClassroomTeaching Math: Grades 4–6Differentiated Instruction in the

ClassroomGuided Reading: Strategies for the

Differentiated ClassroomTeaching ESL/EFL ReadingTeaching Science: Grades 4-6Survival Kit for New TeachersReady, Set, Read!Enhancing Language Development

in ChildhoodSolving Classroom Discipline

Problems – Part I & IIWorking Successfully with Learning

Disabled StudentsPowerPoint in the ClassroomEveryday MathIntroduction to AlgebraPraxis I PreparationSingapore Math StrategiesThe Creative Classroom


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Test Prep :

GED PreparationPrepare for the GED Language

Arts,Writing TestPrepare for the GED Math TestSAT/ACT Preparation – Part l and Part 2GMAT PreparationLSAT Preparation - Part 1and Part 2

Writing & Publ i s h i n g :

Pleasures of PoetryWriting for ChildrenGrammar RefresherThe Keys to Effective EditingBeginner’s Guide to Getting PublishedAdvanced Fiction WritingResearch Methods for WritersFundamentals of Technical WritingForensic Science for WritersEffective Business WritingIntroduction to JournalingMystery WritingRomance Writing SecretsTravel WritingWrite Your Life Story



Substitute Teacher TrainingSubstitute teachers are in high demand ineve ry school district in CT! Whether you arec u rre n t ly substituting, re t i re d , or seeking asecond care e r, this hands-on workshop is fo ryo u . Completion of this program may earnyou higher compensation in surro u n d i n gschool systems, and give you the experienceand confidence to pursue a career int e a c h i n g . The average student spends ove rone full year with a substitute teacher bygraduation from high school. C reate ap o s i t i ve impact as a skilled pro fessional bylearning to manage classro o m / b e h av i o rs i t u a t i o n s ; avoid the seven traps that causeeducators to lose powe r; master the use ofa re s o u rce kit; implement effe c t i ve teachings t r a t e g i e s ; p resent stimulating lessons andfill-in activities; p rovide low - c o s t / n o - c o s tm o t i v a t o r s ; and be informed about legali s s u e s , s a fety pro c e d u re s , and othermu s t - k n ow essentials.July 19, 21, 26, 28 (M/W); 6-9PMCRN: 2153 Fee: $159 plus textRoom: 311I n s t ructor: Anne Pe c k

Exploring Your CareerOptionsWhether you are 18 or 80, do you knowwhat you want to do in order to achieve abetter future? Explore your dreams andc reate a solid plan to accomplish them.This workshop will help you explore yo u ri n t e rests and show you how to turn theminto career options. E x p l o re occupations andc a reer choices by discovering whatp ro fessions best match your skills, i n t e re s t s ,values and abilities. D i s c over free re s o u rc e sto learn what education, t r a i n i n g , and skillsa re needed for the career that you want.R e s e a rch your options to make info r m e dchoices about the career paths that areavailable to yo u .July 20 & 27 (TU); 6-9PMCRN: 2158 Fee: $129 Room: 311I n s t ructor: Anne Pe c k

License Renewal TrainingProgram

C, L, and T License RequiredElectrical Training for 2010The Connecticut Department ofConsumer Pro t e c t i o n , Occupational andP ro fessional Licensing Division now re q u i re sall Connecticut-licensed electricians to takea seven-hour (one day) continuing educationcourse each year to re n ew their license.Classes for C-5, C - 6 , L - 5 , L - 6 , T- 1 , T- 2e l e c t r i c i a n s ,and low vo l t a g e / t e l e c o m mu n i c a-tions are av a i l a b l e. The program meetsCT Department of Consumer Pro t e c t i o nre q u i re m e n t s , and includes OSHAre g u l a t i o n s , Connecticut general statutes,regulated building codes, National ElectricalCode (NEC), U n i n t e rruptable Powe rS o u rc e s , Building Information Systems, I E Eand TIA Standards Updates; and otherspecific skill areas related to these licenses.Students must bring the NEC (NationalElectrical Code) 2005 book.Students mu s tbring the NEC (National Electrical Code)2 0 0 5 b o o k .

Time: 8AM-4PM Fee: $95Location: Bristol Campus of TCC

For more information contact:Victor Mitchell at 860.314.4709

or 860.314.4700

P ro fessional Deve l o p m e n t

The SMART Program listed below provides serversand those in the liquor industry with the training that they

need to avoid liquor violations.

Professional Bartending withSMART Certification(Approved for WIA Funding)This pro fessional bartending courseincludes the state and national SMARTc e rtification (Servers and Managers A l c o h o lResponsibility Training) recognized by theConnecticut Department of Liquor Contro land police depart m e n t s . S e rvers of alcohola re taught to serve re s p o n s i b ly, h ow to spotsigns of intox i c a t i o n , and how to re s p o n dap p ro p r i a t e ly. Students will learn to makem o re than 100 drinks, f rom gin and tonics tod a i q u i r i s . Instruction focuses on opening andclosing pro c e d u re s , p roduct know l e d g e,speed of pre p a r a t i o n , and people skills.Upon successful completion of the course,students will be qualified to work in anye nv i ronment that serves liquor, i n c l u d i n gre s t a u r a n t s , c l u b s , h o t e l s , and cateringc o m p a n i e s . Students re c e i ve a certificate ofcompletion and the SMART cert i f i c a t i o n .Bring your lunch. Materials fee of $35 isp ayable to the instructor at the first class.Instructor for all classes is Paul Rich.June 19 & 26 (SA); 9AM- 5PMCRN: 2154 Fee: $219 plus materi a l sRoom: Caf e t e ri aO RJuly 24 & 31 (SA); 9AM- 5PMCRN: 2155 Fee: $219 plus materi a l sRoom: Caf e t e ri a


P ro fessional Bartending Cert i f i c a t i o n

Learn how to serve responsibly!

P ro fessional Deve l o p m e n t

Supervision 101:Survival Skills for First-TimeSupervisors and New &Future LeadersPosition yourself for success by deve l o p i n gthe skills you need to be a highly effe c t i ves u p e rv i s o r.M a ke a positive career move withthis certificate program that is designed tohelp you achieve the results you want.June 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 (M/W) 6-9 PMCRN: 2156 Fee: $229Room: 311I n s t ructor: Anne Pe c k

Session 1Stepping Out, Stepping Up: D i s c over W h a tE ve ry Supervisor Should Know

Session 2H i g h - Pe r formance Coaching: I n t e r p e r s o n a lSkills Strategies for Superior Pe r fo r m a n c e

Session 3S u p e rv i s o r s : Stand Up and Be Heard! SpeakUp So Others Listen to Your Needs

Session 4Become a More Effe c t i ve Problem Solve rand Decision Make r

Session 5H ow to Deal with Impossible Clients,B o s s e s , and Employe e s

Supervision 201:M an aging with Pe r f o r m an c ein MindLearn the essential leadership skillsn e c e s s a ry to maximize results by deve l o p i n gyour team. Position yourself for care e rg rowth and enhancement by building skillsfor more effe c t i ve re s u l t s .This workshop isfor current superv i s o r s , managers and thosewho have completed the Supervision 101C e rtificate Pro g r a m .June 29, July 1, 6, 8, 13 (TU/TH);6 - 9 P MCRN: 2157 Fee: $229Room: 311I n s t ructor: Anne Pe c k

Session 1D eveloping Management Styles That C reate Results

Session 2Managing Upward – Developing StrategiesThat Empower Yo u

Session 3Managing Conflict and Negotiating to Win

Session 4I t ’s About Time! – Managing Multiple Priorities

Session 5Leading Effe c t i ve ly with Pe r fo r m a n c eManagement Strategies

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Special Interest Courses

Reiki IReiki is a safe and simple healing art fro mJ apan that anyone can easily learn. Fe a t u res ofthis class include: simple Reiki meditations,h ow to give yourself Reiki, h ow to share Reikiwith others, the Reiki attunement, R e i k ib a s i c s , and more.June 5 (S); 8:30AM-4:30PMCRN: 2159 Fee: $150Room: 6-201I n s t ructor: Michael Fuchs

Reiki 2This class is recommended for all studentswho have completed Reiki I. Fe a t u res of thisclass include: Reiki meditations and Reikie n e r gy wo r k ; exploring and working with theReiki healing symbols; m o re practice withReiki for self and others; and the Reiki leve lt wo attunement.July 10 (S); 8:30AM-4:30PMCRN: 2160 Fee: $225 Room: 6-201I n s t ructor: Michael Fuchs

Free!Personal Fitness Training

OrientationDesigned to provide information for anyo n ei n t e rested in the fitness pro fession or inbecoming a fitness trainer. This pre s e n t a t i o nincludes a brief ove rv i ew of the industry andp ro fessional trends while allowing ample timefor Q & A .May 24 (M); 6-7PMRoom: 313

Please call 860.255.3666 and leaveyour name and phone number toreserve your seat.

Personal Fitness TrainerCertificationCome join this fun field and be a part of whatABC News.com states is the 4th hottest jobin the United States. Whether as a care e rm ove or for your own personal know l e d g e,get all the information you need to becomea Certified Personal Tr a i n e r.This challengingcourse is taught over a five - week period fo rbetter retention and skill competency.The National Exam is held on the 6th we e k .This course is formatted as a 60-hourp rogram and is comprised of 15 hours ofl e c t u re, 15 hours of practical training and a30-hour internship. It covers topics includingbiomechanics exe rcise phy s i o l o gy, f i t n e s st e s t i n g , equipment usage and healtha s s e s s m e n t . World Instructor Tr a i n i n gSchools (W. I . T.S.) is the only six-we e kp rogram of its kind in the country,p roviding compre h e n s i ve practical trainingand internship components. Textbook isre q u i red and available for purchase from theTunxis Bookstore.Those who enroll shouldp u rchase the text and start reading prior tothe first class.Prerequisite for taking PersonalFitness Trainer CertificationExam is CPR/AED (see page 8).June 5 –July 17 (SA); 9AM-4PM(no class July 3)CRN: 2161Fee: $549 plus text and $25 labfee payable to Malibu Fitness CenterRoom: 313 and *Malibu Fitness CenterInstructor: WITS Staff

*Malibu Fitness is located at 15 ExecutiveDrive, Farmington.


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For Farmington site,call 860.255.3671 or e-mail: [email protected]

For Fairfield site,call 860.255.3682 or e-mail: [email protected]

M o t o rcycle Rider Education Prog r a mL a r gest Prog ram in Connecticut!

M o t o rcycling is one of the most exciting forms of transport a t i o n . P a rt of thethrill is knowing that you are totally responsible for eve ry action take n — f ro mtiming each shift to keeping a keen eye out for other motorists.To understandthese responsibilities and get the most from your experience, a ConnecticutM o t o rcycle Rider course is the place to start . E x p e rt instruction is offe red toboth the beginner and the experienced rider. Students must have the ability toride a bicycle, and lots of enthusiasm.A 10% insurance discount and exe m p t i o nf rom the Motor Vehicle Depart m e n t ’s on-cycle skills test are offe red to studentsupon their successful completion of this pro g r a m .

Classes are offered April through October in cooperation with the state Department ofTransportation’s Office of Highway Safety.

Locations now in Farmington, Fairfield, and Stratford

Basic Motorcycle Rider CourseThe course, which includes six hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours ofon-cycle training, is designed to help individuals with little or no riding experiencea c h i eve a better understanding of what is invo l ved in operating a motorc y c l e. C l a s s e sa re held evenings and we e ke n d s , and vary between three and four sessions.You mu s th ave a drive r ’s license or motorcycle permit and be phy s i c a l ly able to operate am o t o rc y c l e. M o t o rcycles will be prov i d e d .Fee: $200 non-re fu n d abl e

Experienced Rider Course:Designed to improve rider skills in braking,ev a s i ve maneuve r s , and turning, this coursewill provide you with “ s t reet strategies” to help you guard your safe t y.You will useyour own motorcycle and will need a valid motorcycle license, re g i s t r a t i o n , a n dinsurance card .Fee: $85 non-re fu n d abl e

Contact us to receive your 2010 Motorcycle Rider schedule of dates/times

and registration information, or visit tunxis.commnet.edu/motorcycle.

Winner of the National Motorcy cle Safety Fo u n d a t i o n ’s Outstanding Community Training Sponsor A wa rd !

Private Lessons:E n j oy a personalized learning env i ro n m e n t . Private and semi-private lessons comprisea maximum of 16-hours of both classroom and on-cycle instruction. R i d e r ’s abilitydetermines length of course.Fee: $850 pri v a t e$425 semi-private (limit 2 people/class)

For Stratford site,call 860.255.3681 or e-mail: [email protected]



One-Day Combination Safe Boating/PersonalWatercraft CourseThis single session, 8-hour course, taught byP ro fessional Marine Education, p rovides ac e rtificate of completion as partial fulfillmentof the re q u i rements for the Certificate ofPersonal Wa t e rcraft Operation, w h i c hincludes the Safe Boating Cert i f i c a t e. U p o nsuccessful completion of the course, t h estudent can mail or deliver the diploma toa ny state DEP office, which combined withan application for certificate (provided) andap p ropriate fe e, qualifies the student toobtain the Certificate of Personal Wa t e rc r a f tO p e r a t i o n .The $20 certificate is a one-time,l i fetime cert i f i c a t i o n .All classes meet for one Saturd a y,8:30AM-4:30PM in room 201 an dare $99.CRN: 2167 June 5O RCRN: 2168 July 10O RCRN: 2169 Au g. 7

Combined Basic SafeBoating/Personal WatercraftThis 10-hour course, taught by volunteers ore m p l oyees of the state Department ofE nv i ronmental Protection Boating Division, i sdesigned to fulfill the re q u i rements for theConnecticut Safe Boating Cert i f i c a t e. T h ecourse also offers a diploma for the Pe r s o n a lWa t e rcraft Operator’s Cert i f i c a t e. U p o nsuccessful completion of the course, t h estudent can send or bring the diploma, a l o n gwith an application for cert i f i c a t e, and theap p ropriate fee to any state DEP office toobtain either the Safe Boating Certificate orthe Personal Wa t e rcraft Operator’sC e rt i f i c a t e. Students must attend all classesto qualify. Questions? Call the DEP BoatingOffice at 860.434.8638.June 21, 23, 28, 30 (M/W) 6:30-9PMCRN: 2164Fee: $20 non-refundableRoom: 6-201ORJuly 19, 21, 26, 28 (M/W) 6:30-9PMCRN: 2165Fee: $20 non-refundableRoom: 7-116ORAug. 16, 18, 23, 25 (M/W) 6:30-9PMCRN: 2166Fee: $20 non-refundableRoom: 7-116


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The Art of Black & WhitePhotography: DarkroomIntroductionIf you love black & white photograp h s , t h i sbeginner friendly course is for yo u .You willlearn custom printing techniques such asdodging & burning and using contrastfilters to create fine prints, while betterunderstanding the use of your camera. A35mm film SLR with manual controls isre q u i re d , using traditional black & white film.A p p roximate material expenses: $ 1 0 0 - $ 1 2 5for film, p aper & miscellaneous.June 7 – Au g. 16 (M); 6:30-9:30PM10 sessions (no class 7/5)CRN: 2170 Fee: $209Room: 6-222I n s t ructor: Eric Dre e ke

Beyond the Snapshot:Understanding Your Digitalor Film Camera!U n s u re of the workings of your new digitalSLR camera, or just want to improve yo u rskills with it, or a traditional film camera?Then this course is for you! We'll demy s t i f ythe digital photograp hy world for yo u . L e a r nthe important fe a t u res of your camera &l e n s e s , m e nu settings, f/stops & shutters p e e d s , f l a s h , t r i p o d s , e t c. This is a fun andi n formal class! Digital or film SLR withm a nual controls re q u i re d .June 10 – July 8 (TH) 6:30-9:30PM5 sessionsCRN: 2171 Fee: $125Room: 313I n s t ructor: Eric Dre e ke

Beyond the Basics: UsingYour Digital or Film Camerain the FieldThis fo l l ow-up course to “ B eyond theS n apshot” moves you from the indoor tothe outdoor classroom and will give you at h o rough hands-on understanding of cre a t i vecamera use. Meeting at diffe rent photogeniclocations each we e k , you will practiced i f fe rent shooting techniques while honingyour skills. Bring all your lenses, f i l t e r s ,t r i p o d s , and your digital or film SLR withm a nual contro l s . This is another fun andi n formal class, but with a 12-student limit, s osign up early !Ju ly 10 – Aug.7 (S); 1 0 A M - 1 P M

5 sessions

C R N : 2 1 7 2 Fe e : $ 1 2 5

R o o m : 311 for first class only

I n s t r u c t o r:Eric Dre e ke

New!Writing Science Fiction an dFantasy LiteratureFor students of all writing leve l s , or thosewith an interest in learning how to cre a t escience fiction or fantasy fiction.The coursewill offer an ove rv i ew of the history of eachg e n re, with careful attention to majorthemes and analyses of the elements thatm a ke each genre unique. In-class discussionswill include methods of developing thewo r l d , p l o t , a c t i o n , c h a r a c t e r, and dialogue,and re m oving clichés and overused plotd ev i c e s . Reading assignments will be give nto further deconstruct the narr a t i ve.Students will re c e i ve in-class and take - h o m ewriting assignments, with the ultimate goal ofp roducing a completed short work or firstc h apter of a longer wo r k . Class part i c i p a t i o nwill include workshops of written wo r k .June 1 – July 6 (TU); 6:30-8PMCRN: 2163 Fee: $129 plus textRoom: 313I n s t ructor: Hunter Liguore,member of the New Engl an dScience Fiction Association

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Directions to Tunxis Community College

From I-84 Westbound (from Hart fo rd ) :

Ta ke Exit 38 (Route 6/Bristol), fo l l ow Route 6 ap p rox i m a t e ly 7 miles to the intersection of

Routes 6 & 177.Turn left onto Route 177 South. College entrance is on the left.

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Ta ke Exit 33 (Route 72 We s t / B r i s t o l ) , then take the next exit to Route 177 N.Washington St.

Turn right at the bottom of the exit onto Rte. 177 Nort h . Tunxis is on the right 2 miles fro m

the exit ramp and just befo re the second light (intersection of Routes 6 & 177). E s t i m a t e d

driving time 20 minu t e s ; estimated distance 16 miles.

From I-84 Eastbound (from Wa t e r b u ry )

Ta ke Exit 33 (Route 72 We s t — P l a i nv i l l e / N ew Britain) which is a left exit ap p rox . 2.8 miles past

Exit 32—Queen Stre e t / S o u t h i n g t o n . C o n t i nue for 2 miles on Route 72. Exit at Route

1 7 7 / N o rth Washington Stre e t .Turn right onto Route 177 Nort h .Tunxis is on the right 2 miles

f rom the exit ramp and just befo re the second light (intersection of Routes 6 & 177).

Estimated driving time 30 minu t e s ; estimated distance 22 miles.

From Midd l e t ow n , Rocky Hill, C ro m we l l , N ew i n g t o n , and Points East:

Take Route 9 North, follow signs for New Britain/Bristol Route 72. Continue on Route 72

to Route 177/North Washington St.Turn right onto Route 177 North. Tunxis is on the right

2 miles from the exit ramp and just before the second light (intersection of Routes 6 &

177). Estimated driving time 20-30 minutes; estimated distance 18-25 miles.

Tunxis Community College is located at 271 Scott Swamp Road, at theintersection of Routes 6 & 177 in Farmington, CT. Entrances to the parkingareas are located on Route 177.

If you need further assistance, call us at 860.255.3500.

Directions to Bristol Campus o fTunxis Community College in Bristol, CTFrom Tunxis Community College :

Ta ke Route 6 West/Scott Swamp Road for ap p rox i m a t e ly 4.1 miles.Turn left onto North Main Stre e t .Turn left into parking are a . Estimated driving time 9 minu t e s .

Bristol Campus of Tunxis CC is located at 430 North Main Stre e tin the North Side Square (near The Super Natural Market & Deli).

From Wa t e r b u ry and points we s t :

I-84 E to exit 31 (West St.) tow a rd CT- 2 2 9 / B r i s t o l . Turn left on West St. C o n t i nue straight onC T- 2 2 9 / M i ddle St.Turn left on Memorial Blvd./Rte. - 7 2 . Bear right on Rte. 7 2 / R i verside Ave.C o n t i nue on Riverside Ave. , and turn right on N. Main Stre e t . B r i s t o lCampus of Tunxis CC is in North Side Square, on the right.


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General Information

C o n t i nuing Education Units (CEUs):

Some non-credit courses earn Continuing Education Units.

The CEU is a nationally - re c o g n i z e d , s t a n d a rd re p o rt i n g

m e a s u re for continuing education activities.One CEU will

be aw a rded for each 10 hours of organized instruction. A

permanent re c o rd is established for each student enro l l e d

a non-credit course. A certificate is issued to those who

s u c c e s s f u l ly complete a CEU course. For a course that is

aw a rded CEUs (or for someone seeking a certificate of

completion for a course) the student must attend at least

80% of the sessions and achieve a passing grade in the

c o u r s e.

W i t h d r aw a l s / R e f u n d s :

Refunds may be obtained if your written withdrawal is

submitted to the Wo r k fo rce Development & Continu i n g

Education Office three business days prior to the first

meeting of your class. Refunds generally take 2-4 weeks to

p ro c e s s .T h e re are no refunds for motorcycle classes.

Course Cancellations:

Courses offe red through Tunxis Wo r k fo rce Deve l o p m e n t

& Continuing Education are self-support i n g . L ow

e n rollment may result in course cancellation up until the

d ay befo re the class begins. Students may accept a re f u n d

or transfer the tuition to another course during that

s e m e s t e r. In the event of inclement we a t h e r,please call the

Weather Infoline at 860.255.3501.

Student Conduct:

Students are expected to behave according to the socially

accepted standards of the College commu n i t y.Each student

is expected to uphold ethical standards in academic

p e r fo r m a n c e.Rules and regulations are listed in the “ Po l i c y

Statements” chapter of the College Catalog. F a i l u re to

c o m p ly with the College’s guidelines for conduct, a s

d i rected by the Commu n i t y - Technical College Board of

Trustees Po l i c y,m ay be grounds for dismissal.

Parking Po l i c y :

To avoid having to pay a parking fine, please park in

student-designated parking lots on the right as you enter

c a m p u s . Do not park in areas re s e rved for faculty and

s t a f f .

Duplicate Non-credit Cert i f i c a t e s

The College issues non-credit certificates at no cost to

you upon successful completion of certain pro g r a m s .

You are responsible for the safe keeping of this document.

A replacement certificate may be obtained for a

p rocessing fee of $10. Call 860.255.3666 to arrange for a

replacement cert i f i c a t e.You will need to provide curre n t

name and name at the time of the course,mailing add re s s ,

phone nu m b e r, Social Security nu m b e r, course name, t h e

s e m e s t e r, and year the course was take n .

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