Classes

Teacher Profiles for Animal and Plant Occupations

Animal Care Classes

ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST I (180 hour program)
ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST II (180 hour program)
Turn your concern and love for animals into a rewarding career. In the beginning course, you will learn general animal care, animal restraint, first aid, terminology, sanitation, and about the domestic breeds of a variety of animals. The course provides hands-on classroom instruction and internship training for entry-level positions in the animal care field. Internship facilities include veterinary hospitals, horse stables, kennels, grooming shops, pet shops and nature centers.
A Tetanus Booster shot is highly recommended.
The advanced course is designed for self-motivated people who want to continue preparing for the animal care industry. Animal nutrition and pet first aid will be covered. During the class, visits to a variety of local animal care businesses will take place.

ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST I

20110

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

MTWThF

7/7/03 - 8/15/03

Career Education Center, Rm. Z

FLORAL CLASSES

FLORAL DESIGN (180 hour program)
FLORAL TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS (ADVANCED) (136 hour program)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Floral Shop Occupations class, ROP Floral Design class or previous work experience in a floral shop and instructor approval.
If you are enchanted by the beauty and scent of flowers, a career in floral design can bloom for you. You will learn to utilize your creative and artistic talents to arrange flowers, construct corsages, and create floral designs for weddings and other events. Also covered will be industry terminology, creative floral expression, floral merchandising, colors, flower arranging methods and principles, and shop operation. Silk, dried, and fresh flowers and the tools are provided in class. Permanent botanicals will be worked with as well. Beginning students will receive training for a wide variety of entry-level jobs in the floral industry and complete a portfolio of work to aid in their job search. Those with previous floral experience in the advanced class will learn new floral techniques designed to challenge your creative talents and develop your skills and knowledge of the field. In Orange, internship requires additional hours.

FLORAL DESIGN

25110	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. 42
25111	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Saturday	6/28/03

FLORAL TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS (ADVANCED)

25210

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MW

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. 42

Teacher Profiles for Auto Occupations

AUTOMOTIVE CAREERS (360 hour program)
Put your career in drive by preparing for an entry level position as an automotive technician. You’ll be introduced to a variety of careers in the automotive industry through both theory and hands-on training. Instruction will cover shop safety, hand-tools, auto parts, brakes, engine repair and rebuilding, ignition systems, fuel systems, wheel alignment, new car get-ready, service station skills, and tune-up and suspension systems. Some sections in Orange and Santa Ana include a community classroom internship that will be developed by the instructor. *Special emphasis will be placed on the needs of English language learner students. In Santa Ana, all personal cars serviced in the ROP class will be subject to a $2.00 environmental fee. Completers may be eligible for Community College credit.

20210

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MTWThF

6/23/03

Orange High School, Rm. 805 (Adults enroll at Career Education Center)

Teacher Profiles for Banking and Accounting Occupations

BANKING CLASSES

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES(180 hour program)
Do you enjoy finance and working with people? ROP will teach you ten-key, bank teller skills, customer service, how to sell bank services, and techniques on handling cash. You will also learn about new accounts, checking and savings plans, loan applications, credit cards, and mortgage and loan processing. Most ROP Banking classes include on-the-job internships in banks, finance companies, insurance and stock companies, as well as credit unions and mortgage loan companies. Graduates who complete this ROP class are eligible for entry-level positions as bank tellers, mortgage clerks, bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks.

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

21510

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MTWThF

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. T

MORTGAGE LOAN PROCESSING CLERK (110 hour program)
Learn mortgage loan processing and build a career in the world of finance. The training covers real estate lending and consumer laws and regulations. You will also learn about loan inquiry, application, processing, resolution and closing. Gain practice in completing residential real estate forms and a replica of a conventional loan application with supporting documents, closing, funding, secondary marketing and servicing. Emphasis is placed on learning essential business ‘survival’ skills. Internships will be provided at local community sites.

22801

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MW

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. T

Teacher Profiles for Business Office Occupations

CLERICAL CLASSES

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS (180 hour program)
Behind every successful business is a good staff of office workers. ROP will train you in keyboarding, filing, ten key, record-keeping, business documents, telephone techniques, handling incoming and outgoing mail, duplication techniques, and other office related skills.

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS

28010	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. I
28011	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03
28012	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Saturday	6/28/03

COMPUTER BUSINESS APPLICATIONS - This course has several different components to prepare students for successful careers in a variety of business occupations. Students learn the use of computers in organizing and maintaining a typical business office environment.

BUSINESS COMPUTER SKILLS (108 hour component)
Begin your journey into the world of business and computers. This class is designed for students with little or no computer experience who are interested in developing their computer skills and enhancing their employability. ROP will teach you basic computer skills using Windows NT, and computer operations in the areas of file management and logic. An overview of Microsoft Office XP software is included.

21910	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03 - 7/18/03	Orange High School, Rm. 308/309
21911	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03 - 7/18/03	(Adults enroll at Career Education Center)
21912	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03
21913	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03
21914	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03	Career Educaiton Center, Rm. H
21915	8:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.	Saturday	6/28/03

INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER SKILLS (108 hour component)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Business Computer Skills class or equivalent computer knowledge.
Continue your journey into the business and computer world. This class is for students who are already familiar with the MS Office Pro XP. You will learn new features of Microsoft Word and Excel and review the basic features of these applications. Training will also cover the use of advanced and automated tools of Word and Excel, how to produce and edit advanced documents, and how to generate macros to create charts and other graphics.

28110	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03 - 7/18/03	Career Education Center, Rm. E/H
28111	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	7/21/03 - 8/15/03	Orange High School, Rm.308/309
28112	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	7/21/03 - 8/15/03	(Adults enroll at Career Education Center)

ADVANCED COMPUTER SKILLS (108 hour component)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Intermediate Computer Skills class or equivalent computer knowledge.
Keep up with the latest technology and learn the most advanced applications of Microsoft Office. This class will begin by reviewing Microsoft Office XP applications. The newest features of Access, PowerPoint and the integration of all applications will be covered. You will also learn how to develop forms and reports, conduct queries, create and animate presentation, and link and embed with all applications.

22010

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MTWThF

7/21/03 - 8/15/03

Career Education Center, Rm. H/H

Teacher Profiles for Child/Education Related Occupations

CHILD CARE CLASSES

CAREERS WITH CHILDREN (190 hour program)
Turn your love of children into a career for yourself. You will learn about child development, age appropriate curriculum, and positive approaches to discipline. Instruction will prepare you for careers as preschool teachers, teacher assistants and in-home child care providers. The morning section focuses on toddlers and preschoolers with internship training at a preschool. Afternoon students train in school age care settings with a K-6 curriculum focus. You may enroll in both sections. (Optional 10 hrs. CPR)

22210

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MTWThF

1/27/03

Career Education Center, Rm. R

Teacher Profiles for Computer Technology Occupations

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE) (216 hour program)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Business Computer Skills class or equivalent computer knowledge.
Be a success in the high tech world by gaining a professional edge on the competition! This ROP class will help you prepare for some of the latest trends in the high tech world, including A+ Certification by the Computer Technology Industry Association. Passing this industry standard exam tells employers in high-tech companies that you are qualified to maintain, service and repair computer hardware and software. ROP will teach you how to provide technical assistance and train users whether in person or on the phone. You will also learn how to resolve computer software and hardware problems related to printing, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

28910	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. C
28911	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03
28912	8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03

INTERNET AND BASIC HTML (108 hour program)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Business Computer Skills class or equivalent computer skills.
Welcome to the Internet and how it works! This course is for new users of the Internet. You will learn how to access valuable resources, search for information, and use all the aspects of e-mail. This course also teaches you how to design and develop a web site. Learn how to construct a web page using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and an editor. By the end of the course, you will be able to add lists, text, tables, links and images for a professional look.

29510	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. E
29511	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Saturday	6/28/03

INTERNET DESIGN & WEB PROGRAMMING (108 hour program)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Internet & Basic HTML class or instructor approval.
Increase your knowledge and skills in web site design and development. You will attain techniques in incorporating frames, forms and hyperlinks to complete a well designed web site. JavaScripts, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Dynamic HTML (DHTML) will all be used to write your own cutting-edge code. The more professional your web site the more ‘hits’ you will receive!

29610	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. E
29611	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Saturday	6/28/03

INTERNET TECHNOLOGY - A sequence of computer Internet classes designed to prepare students for Web Page utilization in an industry setting. (360 hour program)

INTERNET TECHNOLOGY I (90 hour component)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Business Computer Skills class or equivalent computer skills.
Master using the Internet in a business environment. You will learn how to find an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and how to get connected to the Internet. You will use search engines to locate information and other resources on the Internet, and gain experience using browsers like Netscape and Internet Explorer to navigate the “web.” You will also learn to send and receive business-related e-mail.

28710	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03 - 7/18/03	Career Education Center, Rm. E
28711	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	7/21/03 - 8/16/03

INTERNET TECHNOLOGY II (90 hour component)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Internet Technology I class or instructor approval.
Develop the skills needed to create and maintain web sites. You will be taught HTML code, the written language of the Web. Learn to use your creative talents and computer skills to add images, audio, and video to your web page. In addition, learn about frames and forms, and examine and use a variety of web page editors.

29710	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03 - 7/18/03	Career Education Center, Rm. E
29711	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	7/21/03 - 8/16/03

INTERNET TECHNOLOGY III (90 hour component)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Internet Technology II class or instructor approval.
Continue mastering the web by gaining the intermediate skills necessary to design, publish and maintain web sites. Instruction will cover the latest in programming techniques. You will learn to write code in JavaScript, CGI, and Dynamic HTML, and how to use Active Server Pages and Dynamic Style Sheets.

29810	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03 - 7/18/03	Career Education Center, Rm. E
29811	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	7/21/03 - 8/16/03

INTERNET TECHNOLOGY IV (90 hour component)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Internet Technology III class or instructor approval.
Put your web skills to work on-the-job! You will have the opportunity to utilize all the skills learned in the previous ROP Internet Technology classes to design, code, implement and maintain web pages for local nonprofit organizations and school districts. An important focus of the class will be on business practices and marketing techniques for the Internet.

29910	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03 - 7/18/03	Career Education Center, Rm. E
29911	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	7/21/03 - 8/16/03

Teacher Profiles for Graphics/Drafting/Visual Arts Occupations

ANIMATION CLASSES

ANIMATION (180 hour program)
If you dream of drawing for a movie studio or an animation company, this class is for you. Specialize in one of the many areas of 3D Computer Graphics with Discreet’s 3D Studio Max 4.3, while working as a team to create a complete polished short film. Areas of focus include: story boards, modeling, motion, lighting, effects, materials, environments, character animation, scene management, and video post.

27910	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03	Orange High School, Rm. 305
27911	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03	(Adults enroll at Career Education Center)

GRAPHICS CLASSES

COMPUTER GRAPHICS & DESIGN - A sequence of computer graphics and design classes developed to prepare students for a wide variety of Desktop Publishing positions in the job market.

GRAPHICS & DESIGN I (180 hour component)
If you want to be a graphic artist, this is a good place to begin! You will develop competency in computer illustration and the fundamentals of layout and design. You will design advertisements, company logos, business cards and related projects using the most current software on IBM computers. Close attention is paid to manipulation and integration of special effects that enhance photos and the use of scanners. Software used will be Corel and PhotoShop. (The software used at Orange High School will be MS Publisher.)

21610	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. 32
21611	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03
21612	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Saturday	6/28/03

GRAPHICS & DESIGN II (180 hour component)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Graphics and Design I class.
Enhance your layout and design skills for career success! You will learn advanced graphic design concepts and apply them to pre-press practices in the printing industry. You will gain an understanding of what goes into creating and working with longer documents in an industry-standard layout program. Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress are used in this course.

27610	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. 32
27611	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	MW	6/23/03
27612	8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Saturday	6/28/03

Teacher Profiles for Health Careers Occupations

HOSPITAL CLASSES

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA)/HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) (252 hour program)
Are you compassionate and interested in helping very ill patients? Class participants will learn how to deliver direct patient care related to the geriatric and/or chronically ill patients. You will be trained for employment as a Nurse Assistant in Long Term Care Facilities and with Home Health Care Agencies. Topics covered include: anatomy and body systems, medical terminology, technology, vital signs and workplace skills. Students will certify in CPR. Practical hospital experience will take place at a local convalescent hospital. Those who successfully complete the course and receive fingerprint clearance are eligible to take the State Competency Exam. Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide Certificates issued by the California Department of Health Services (DHS) will be issued for those who pass the CNA exam. The following is required for all students: fingerprinting, DHS application, uniform, DMV ID or license, social security #, TB test and physical. (Related personal costs total $265.00)

26010	8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. 10
26011	8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	MTWThF	6/23/03	Career Education Center, Rm. F

HOME HEALTH AIDE (48 hour program)
PREREQUISITE: Current CNA license and current CPR card.
Certified Nurse Assistants learn to adapt their basic patient care skills for work through nursing registries in private homes or board and care facilities. Successful completion of the course qualifies students for State Department of Education Home Health Aide (HHA) certification.

26410

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MW

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. 10

HOSPITAL ASSISTANT I (190 hour program)
HOSPITAL ASSISTANT II (190 hour program)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ROP Hospital Assistant I or CNA/HHA class.
Hospitals need caring people to assist each department. Picture working with adults and/or children in a hospital department such as radiology, physical therapy, emergency room, surgery, dietary, central supply, or a patient care unit. In the Hospital I class, each department will be reviewed. You will learn about first aid skills, Red Cross CPR, anatomy, medical terminology, technology, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, and workplace skills. You will be placed in a community classroom (internship) site to reinforce the skills. In the Orange class, adults will have a refundable $10 uniform deposit fee. In the Santa Ana class, students will have a $4 charge for the CPR card. Students will provide their own uniform. In the Hospital Assistant II class, students will strengthen their skills at one of the following on-the-job training sites: Kaiser Permanente, Chapman Medical Center, UCI Medical Center, or Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Instruction covers EKG skills, procedure set ups, x-rays, mental health, diseases and disorders. A physical and TB test are required. Other labs and immunizations may be required at certain hospitals.

HOSPITAL ASSISTANT I

25810

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MTWThF

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. 41

HOSPITAL ASSISTANT II

26210

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MTWThF

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. 40

MEDICAL CLERICAL (180 hour program)
Behind every good hospital is a strong clerical staff. Classroom instruction and internship training prepares you for employment in a variety of medical clerical careers which include: Admitting Clerk, Call Center Attendant, Ward Clerk/Unit Manager, Records Clerk, Radiology Receptionist, Emergency Room Clerk, Business Office Clerk, and Insurance Billing Clerk. You will learn medical terminology, basic anatomy and body systems, technology, and workplace skills. Computer skills training will be provided. Physical/TB test required.

26110

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MTWThF

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. W

Teacher Profiles for Sales/Hospitality/Customer Service Occupations

COSMETOLOGY CLASSES

COSMETOLOGY (1600 hour program - State Board of Cosmetology approved program)
Give the gift of beauty to others and create a great career for yourself. This State Board of Cosmetology approved class will help you prepare for the state exam for certification as a Professional Cosmetologist (beauty operator). You will learn anatomy and physiology, haircutting and styling, hair coloring, thermal waving, straightening, facials, and manicuring. An in depth view of the beauty culture and salon management will also be covered. Adults must pay a mandatory kit fee.

27510

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

TWThF and Saturday

6/24/03

Colleen O’Hara’s Academy (Adults enroll at Career Education Center)

HOSPITALITY CLASSES

HOTEL & RESTAURANT OCCUPATIONS (180 hour program)
If you are friendly and enjoy serving people, a hospitality career may be great for you! In this class you will learn about the numerous opportunities in the hospitality field, as well as how to treat hotel guests, work in the front office, and make hotel reservations and sales. Hotel housekeeping, food service, safety and sanitation are also covered. You will prepare a resume and learn many valuable employability skills. Internship training during the course will be at a local hotel or restaurant.

21410

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MTWThF

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. U

MERCHANDISING CLASSES

RETAIL MERCHANDISING (180 hour program)
If you are shopping around for retail training, these classes are a great place to start! You will develop the skills to become a sales clerk in a variety of retail sales environments. Training includes classroom instruction and practical experience in a local store and/or mall. You will learn the financial and fashion sides of the industry, with particular attention to the following topics: cash handling, register transactions, credit cards, sales tax, retail planning and trends, store security, the psychology of selling, buying motivation, salesmanship, and customer service. Visual merchandising, stocking, and building displays will also be addressed.

RETAIL MERCHANDISING

23510

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MTWThF

6/23/03

Career Education Center, Rm. S

SERVICE CLASSES

SERVICE OCCUPATIONS PREPARATION (Pending) (180 hour program)
Learn one of the most important skills needed in every occupation...how to deliver great customer service! This class prepares students for entry level jobs in a variety of business and sales related occupations. Students will gain a solid foundation of the employability skills, attitudes, and competencies needed to succeed in the workplace. Entry level skills, product knowledge and support operations will be addressed for a variety of customer service oriented industries, with a focus on floral, hotel, restaurant, and retail occupations. Students will be encouraged to continue their lifelong learning in a related ROP course for internship experience. Emphasis is placed on special needs students.

24210

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MTWThF

1/27/03

Career Education Center, Rm. U

Teacher Profiles for Public Safety Occupations

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) (160 hour program)
PREREQUISITE: Students must be 18 years of age within 6 months of course completion date.
Help save lives by learning how to rush to the rescue of people in life-and-death situations. Training will cover related medical theory. You will go through physical skills training and participate in simulations and supervised clinical experience. Class includes 8-hrs. of ambulance ride-along and 8-hrs. of emergency room observation. Men and women who can meet the job requirements are encouraged to take the course. Upon successfully completing this ROP course, you can apply to take the Orange County EMT certification exam. Those who pass typically work as ambulance attendants, emergency room attendants, or in other areas of pre-hospital care.
(Related personal costs total $150 for uniform, fingerprinting, and CPR Certification)

24610

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday

7/12/03 - 8/2/03

Career Education Center, Rm. G

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