A D U LT C O U R S E C ATA L O G
A University System of Ohio Provider.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
WorkKeys.................................................................................................................................................. 2
Registration Information........................................................................................................................ 3
Online Courses................................................................................................................................. 4-6
Health Care
Nurse Aide Certification Program.......................................................................................................... 7
Pharmacy Technician................................................................................................................................ 7
Home Health Aide................................................................................................................................... 7
Public Safety
Basic Training........................................................................................................................................... 8
RN to Paramedic....................................................................................................................................... 8
BLS for Healthcare Providers.................................................................................................................. 8
BLS CPR Instructor................................................................................................................................... 9
Heartsaver First Aid.................................................................................................................................. 9
Paramedic............................................................................................................................................... 10
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support............................................................................................... 11
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support..................................................................................... 11
Basic Telecommunications/Emergency Medical Dispatch.................................................................... 12
Emergency Vehicle Operations............................................................................................................ 12
Firefighter............................................................................................................................................... 12
Trade & Industry
Forklift Operation................................................................................................................................. 13
Welding.................................................................................................................................................. 13
HVAC....................................................................................................................................................... 14
10-Hour Construction Industry............................................................................................................. 15
30-Hour Construction Industry............................................................................................................. 15
Industrial Safety................................................................................................................................ 16
ABLE/ESOL/GED.................................................................................................................................. 17
Special Interest............................................................................................................................ 18-20
Campus Locations............................................................................................................................ 21
Registration Form ................................................................................................................... Back Cover
The Adult Workforce Education Division of Four County Career Center is committed to
providing classes, services and programs for NW Ohio’s youth and adult population.
Equipped with technical skills and career development knowledge, our students will
be better prepared for the challenges of today’s workforce.
Phone Information
419-267-3331 ext. 2703 or
800-589-3334 ext. 2703
Fax: 419-267-2345
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mailing Information
Four County Career Center
Adult Workforce Education
22-900 State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
Vision Statement: the Adult Workforce Education Division of Four County Career Center will be a
premier facility offering outstanding programming in high demand occupations to students of all
income and ability levels. These programs will incorporate the latest in technology, will be delivered
by highly qualified instructors, and will offer career pathways, including college credit, to students
who wish to pursue further training.
General Information
start of the second class will not receive a refund.
In emergency cases, a student may re-enroll in the
class within a year without paying additional tuition.
This arrangement must be made with the Adult
Workforce Director at the time of withdrawal.
Certificate of Completion: A certificate of
completion will be presented to all students who
have satisfactorily attended 80% of scheduled
classes (90% for Public Safety).
Prerequisites: Some programs require other
coursework at an additional fee prior to admission.
Please refer to each program’s requirements as
listed in this catalog.
Pre-Entrance Testing: Some classes require
WorkKeys testing before registering. Students
should be prepared to pay a nonrefundable fee of
$75 at the time of the test. Students who do not take
the WorkKeys assessments prior to the start of their
program will be unable to register or attend class.
Some programs have required scores for admission.
Inclement Weather/Class Cancellations: When
the weather affects driving conditions, tune in to
your local radio station to learn if Adult Education
classes have been cancelled. Fog delays also affect
Four County Adult classes, unless your instructor
informs you otherwise.
If Four County is closed during the day, Adult
Education classes are automatically cancelled. If
worsening weather conditions require the closing
of classes, this will be announced by 5:00 p.m.
Cancellation will be announced on the following
stations: WBNO FM 100.9, Bryan; WMTR FM 96.1,
Archbold; WNDH FM 103.1, Napoleon; WDFM
FM 98.1, Defiance; and Channel 13 WTVG, Toledo.
No classes on the following dates: Monday 1/18;
Monday 2/15; Monday 5/30; Monday 7/4.
Transfers/Credit: Students wishing to transfer
between programs within Four County Career
Center Adult Education or to transfer into Four
County Career Center from other institutions
should contact the Department Coordinator of the
program they wish to attend. Students wishing to
transfer academic credit from another institution
should contact the Department Coordinator of the
program they wish to enter.
General Information
Accreditation: The Adult Workforce Education
Division of Four County Career Center is
accredited by the Commission of the Council on
Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road,
Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.
Telephone: 770-396-3898, Fax: 770-396-3790,
www.council.org
Admission: Admission is open to anyone 16 years
of age or older. Classes are open to all students
regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex or handicap.
Payment of Fees: Course fees are payable at the
first class meeting. For employer billing, students
should have a purchase order issued or present a
letter of authorization at the first class meeting.
Contact Doug Beck, the Director of Adult Workforce
Education, if a payment plan becomes necessary.
Cash, check and VISA® or MasterCard® are accepted.
Textbooks and Supplies: Textbooks, personal
safety equipment and hand tools are not included
in course fees unless otherwise stated. Books are
available to students on the first night of class.
Personal safety equipment and some hand tools are
available for purchase through the school but are
the responsibility of the student.
Confirmation of Classes: Everyone who registers
for a class will receive a written confirmation.
The Adult Workforce Education Division of Four
County Career Center reserves the right to cancel
classes if lacking sufficient enrollment.
Refund Policy: Refunds will be issued from the
Business Office by check only. Refund checks will
be mailed to the student’s home address or to the
appropriate agency. The processing of refunds takes
approximately four to six weeks. Refunds will
automatically be issued for those whose class is
cancelled by the Adult Workforce Education Division
of Four County Career Center. Refunds for textbooks
will be issued only if the book is in good condition
and can be resold as a new book. No used books
will be bought by the Adult Workforce Education
Division of Four County Career Center.
Note: All online Ed2Go courses have an absolute
No Refund policy.
Withdrawals: Students who withdraw before
the first class will receive a full refund. The Adult
Workforce Education Office must receive notice of
the withdrawal prior to the start of class for the full
refund to be issued. Students who withdraw after
the first class will receive a full refund, less a 10%
processing fee. Students who withdraw after the
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WorkKeys
WorkKeys
WorkKeys — Keys to Productivity
To combat the “skills gap” problem, American College Testing (ACT) has developed WorkKeys, a national
system of skills measurement specifically designed to serve business and industry.
WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate
States and communities nationwide are using WorkKeys to help applicants show employers that they have
the skills needed for today’s jobs.
A career readiness certificate can be used across the country and is awarded at four levels:
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
6 and above
5 and above
4 and above
3 and above
You will receive a National Career Readiness Certificate suitable for framing if you achieve a
Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Certificate.
Monday, 1/4/16 Tuesday, 1/5/16 Monday, 1/25/16 Wednesday, 2/17/16 Monday, 3/7/16 Tuesday, 3/8/16 Monday, 4/4/16 Monday, 5/9/16 Wednesday, 5/11/16 Tuesday, 5/17/16 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, 5/23/16 Wednesday, 6/1/16 Tuesday, 6/7/16 Wednesday, 6/15/16 Wednesday, 6/22/16 Wednesday, 6/29/16 Monday, 7/11/16 Tuesday, 7/12/16 Monday, 7/18/16 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$75 per person for the three assessments, $20 per test for each retest.
*Please refer to the Inclement Weather/Class Cancellation policy on page 1 in the event of inclement weather.
If Four County is closed or delayed, WorkKeys testing will be rescheduled for a different date.
KeyTrain
KeyTrain is the complete interactive training system for the WorkKeys basic workplace skills assessments.
KeyTrain provides a comprehensive learning system for common skills required by all jobs based on the
WorkKeys assessment system KeyTrain is accessible to any Four County Adult student who wishes to
improve scores on the WorkKeys assessment. Access to the system is free. You may use KeyTrain wherever
there is a high-speed Internet connection.
To receive more information about how you can use KeyTrain to improve your basic workplace
skills, please call Angie Fahy at 419-267-2282.
USO Talent Development Network
This program provides talent development products and services from SkillsMAX and ACT. It has been
developed to better serve Ohio businesses and individuals by working collectively to offer assessments,
certifications, background checks and drug testing services. For more information, contact Doug Beck at
419-267-3331.
Visit us online at
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www.fourcounty.net!
Registration Process
STEP ONE:
Earn a Career Readiness Certificate
Students must earn a Career Readiness Certificate prior to the
start of class. See page 2 for dates.
The fee for the Career Readiness Certificate is $75 and is payable
at the time of testing. Seats are limited — call to register today!
STEP TWO:
Register for Class
Students who are interested in enrolling and who have scored at
the appropriate level for the program of interest, must fill out the
registration form and mail or bring it to the Four County Career
Center Adult Workforce Education Office along with a $25 nonrefundable fee. The $25 fee will secure a place in the class and
will be applied toward the cost of tuition. Only after we receive
the registration form with the $25 fee will the student be
enrolled in the program.
Registration Process
Registration Process
For classes that lead to an industry certification and include the following:
• Nurse Aide (STNA) • Pharmacy Technician • Basic Training
• Firefighter I & II • Firefighter I & II Transition • Paramedic • RN to Paramedic
STEP THREE:
Attend Orientation
Programs will hold individual orientations for students enrolled in
a class. Orientation attendance is mandatory. If you fail to attend
orientation, your seat in the class will be filled by someone on the
waiting list.
Customized Training
Any Adult Education offering may be designed to match the needs and schedules of employers and employees.
Much of the training done through the Adult Workforce Education Division is provided to companies through
customized training programs that have been set up through the Division’s various program areas.
Customized training is an affordable alternative and may be done onsite or at Four County Career Center. By
holding onsite training, programs can be custom-fitted to each workplace, and employees can learn on their
own equipment.
Classes may be scheduled around the clock for second and third shift workers. As in all Adult Education
programs, courses are designed to be hands-on and practical, and are taught by qualified, experienced
instructors with real work experience.
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Our instructor- facilitated Online courses
are informative, fun, convenient, and
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famous for their ability to create warm
and supportive communities of learners.
It’s no wonder that many long-lasting
friendships have formed our lively
discussion areas.
All courses run for six weeks (with
a 10-day grace period at the end).
Courses are project-oriented and include
lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments,
discussion areas, supplementary lings,
and more. You can complete any course
entirely from your home or office.
Any time of the day or night.
New course sessions begin monthly.
Please visit our Online Instruction Center
to see exact start dates for the courses
that interest you.
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Or Call:
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Four County Career Center > Instructor-Facilitated
Discover Sign Language
It’s truly amazing that we can communicate
by using just our hands! Add different
facial expressions, and you have a
conversation with those who are hearing
impaired. In this course, you’ll discover
how to communicate in this graceful and
expressive language.
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Gain a working knowledge of the
computer skills you’ll need to succeed in
today’s job market.
Introduction to QuickBooks
Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain
control over the financial aspects of your
business.
Creating Web Pages
Learn the Basics of HTML so you can
design, create, and post your very own site
on the Web.
Accounting Fundamentals
Gain a marketable new skill by learning
the basics of double entry bookkeeping,
financial reporting, and more.
Creating a Successful
Business Plan
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan
for financing and long-term success.
Project Management
Fundamentals
Gain the skills you’ll need to succeed
in the fast-growing field of project
management.
Solving Classroom
Discipline Problems
Online
Grammar Refresher
Gain confidence in your ability to
produce clean, grammatically correct
documents and speeches.
Certificate in Gerontology
(40 contact hours) Earn a certificate
proving you have the skills required to
meet the health care needs of a rapidly
aging population.
A to Z Grant Writing
Learn how to research and develop
relationships with potential funding
sources, organize grant writing
campaigns, and prepare proposals.
Speed Spanish I
We also offer Speed Spanish II
Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish
words together into sentences, and
you’ll be engaging in conversational
Spanish in no time.
Medical Terminology: A Word
Association Approach
Prepare for a career in the health
services industry by learning medical
terminology in a memorable and
enjoyable fashion.
Introduction to Natural Health
& Healing
Learn how to promote wellness, balance,
and health in all aspects of your daily life.
Effective Business Writing
Improve your career prospects by
learning how to develop powerful written
documents that draw readers in and keep
them motivated to continue to the end.
Individual Excellence
Veteran teacher reveals the secrets to an
orderly classroom. A step-by-step approach Secrets of Career Success
Master twelve career-enhancing skills
to effective, positive discipline.
including goal setting, time management,
Leadership
personal organization, and creativity.
Gain the respect and admiration of others,
exert more control over your destiny, and
enjoy success in your professional and
personal life.
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Microsoft Excel 2016
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or the Series which includes basic,
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Marketing Your Business on the
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Explore a Career in Medical Coding Keyboarding
Learn how to use the CPT manual and the
ICD-9-CM to find medical codes for any
disease, condition, treatment, or surgical
procedure.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Develop an Internet marketing plan for
your business that incorporates CEO,
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Learn how to create and modify documents
using Microsoft Word 2010, the world’s
most popular word processing program.
Writing for Children
Fundamentals of Supervision and
Management
Published children’s author shows you
how to touch the hearts of children by
creating books for them.
Explore a Career as an
Administrative Medical Assistant
Learn all about the in-demand career
of medical information management as
you explore the job of an administrative
medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor’s
office, from appointment scheduling and
chart creation to medical billing and
coding.
Learn the people skills required to motivate,
delegate, and gain tools for problem
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Introduction to Microsoft
PowerPoint 2016
Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
to create exciting slide presentations that
include Smart Art, multimedia, animation,
sound, charts, clip art, and hyperlinks.
Learn how to touch-type or improve your
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Pro 5.
Introduction to Microsoft Outlook
2013
Take control over your meeting, emails,
and to-do lists by mastering the essentials
of Microsoft Outlook 2010.
Start Your Own Small Business
Stop dreaming and learn how to start your
own successful small business.
QuickBooks 2013 for Contractors
Learn how to use the Premier Contractor
Edition of QuickBooks 2013 for your
construction business to create contract
estimates, perform time tracking and job
costing, bill your clients, and much more.
Introduction to Windows 8
Learn how to get most from the Microsoft
Windows 8 operating system, including
managing apps, programs, photos, files,
and folders.
How to get started
1. Visit our website
www.ed2go.com/fccc
2.Click the courses link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the
enroll now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter
your email and choose a password that will grant you access to the classroom.
3.When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the classroom link.
To begin your studies, simply log in with your email and the password you selected during enrollment.
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Online Career Training Programs
Four County Career Center / Adult Workforce Education
Prepare for employment in some of today’s
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Programs at any time and learn at your own
pace. Upon successful completion of all
Programs are available in the following
areas:
•Business and Professional
•Healthcare and Fitness
•IT and Software Development
•Management and Corporate
•Media and Design
required coursework, you will receive a
•Hospitality and Gaming
Certificate of Completion.
•Skilled Trades and Industrial
Six Sigma Black Belt
ICD-10 Medical Coding
Course material provides an in-depth look at the
Six Sigma Black Belt DMAIC problem-solving
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development approaches.
Prepare for the future of medical coding by
mastering the steps for using the ICD-10-CM
and ICD-10-PCS to code medical diagnoses and
procedures.
Six Sigma Green Belt
Optician Certification Training
The Six Sigma Green Belt Online Training
Program encompasses all aspects of running
a Six Sigma Green Belt business including
management, service delivery, design,
production, and customer satisfaction.
Master the skills you need for a successful
career as an optician and prepare yourself to
take the ABO certification exam.
Administrative Medical
Specialist with Medical Billing
and Coding
Get the training you need to become an
Administrative Medical Specialist (AMS), medical
receptionist, scheduler, insurance specialist, or a
diagnostic or procedural coder.
Veterinary Assistant
This program will prepare you to become a
productive member of a veterinary team.
Features:
•Facilitators and mentors are available to
answer questions and help you through your
studies
•Career Counselors will help you prepare for the
transition from the classroom to the workplace
•Courses are all open-enrollment and self paced
•No additional charges - all materials,
workbooks, and software are included in the
course fee
•Payment plans available
Certified Residential Interior
Designer
Prepare for a career as a residential interior
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movements, exploring the materials that interior
designers use, and putting your knowledge to
work as you create your own design concept for
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Wind Energy Professional
This entry-level Wind Energy Professional
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energy industry.
Professional Bookkeeping with
QuickBooks 2013
This program teaches students how to master
professional bookkeeping using QuickBooks
2013 software.
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(877) 221-5151
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All materials are included in the program fees. Each course has an instructor assigned
to answer student questions and solve student problems.
Health Care
$525
This program will prepare individuals to take the
state certification test for Nurse Aides. The program
will consist of classroom and clinical hours held
at a local long-term health care facility. 100%
attendance is mandatory for this course. Please check
dates before registering. Additional costs associated
with the Nurse Aide Certification Program include
the following:
• At least one set of uniforms: $15-30
• TB Testing: $15
These costs are not included in the tuition and are
the student’s responsibility.
Mondays & Tuesdays 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Start: 1/11 End: 3/1 15WSTNA001A
Clinicals: Dates to be announced
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Start: 2/2 End: 3/10 15WSTNA001
Clinicals: Dates to be announced
Mondays & Tuesdays 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Start: 3/14 End: 5/3 15SSTNA001A
Clinicals: Dates to be announced
Mondays & Wednesdays 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Start: 3/14 End: 5/4 15SSTNA001
Clinicals: Dates to be announced
National Career Readiness Certificate
WorkKeys Levels required:
- Applied Math – 3
- Locating Information – 4
- Reading for Information – 4
Certification Opportunity:
State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
Average hourly wage: $8.59 – $12.09
Bureau of Labor Statistics
For more information on any Health Care programs,
contact Dan Frederick at 1-800-589-3334, ext. 2227 or
[email protected].
Dates for possible summer classes will be
available after 5/12/16.
Health Care
Nurse Aide Certification
Program
Pharmacy Technician
$525
See Registration process on page 3.
Now online! Take this course with the flexibility of
real life. This Internet-based course enables students
to learn the fundamentals of drug classifications and
dispensing. Completed modules qualify students
for a national credential from the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This highly
regarded certification aligns with all new federal
guidelines governing the pharmacy industry. Start
at your leisure.
National Career Readiness Certificate
WorkKeys Levels required:
- Applied Math – 4
- Locating Information – 4
- Reading for Information – 4
Certification Opportunity:
Certified Pharmacy Technician
(CPhT)
Average hourly wage: $9.40 – $13.85
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Home Health Aide $300
With this course, you will learn critical skills
needed in the home health care industry. Your
career may be independent or agency-based.
Course curriculum is outlined by the Ohio
Department of Health, which includes 45 classroom
hours and 30 hands-on externship hours. Upon
successful completion, students will receive a
certificate of completion.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Start: 2/2 End: 3/10 15WHHA001
Mondays & Wednesdays 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Start: 3/14 End: 5/4 15SHHA001
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Public Safety
Public Safety
Four County Career Center is accredited through
the American Heart Association as a Community
Training Center for Public Safety programs as well
as through the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Division of EMS for Basic and Firefighter Training
(accreditation #205).
For additional information on classes including
First Responder, Basic and Firefighter training
(or on scheduling classes at your facility), call
the Public Safety Coordinator Dan Frederick at
1-800-589-3334, ext. 2227.
Basic Training $1,350
This 150-hour course follows state and national
guidelines for certification as a Basic.
Training provides skills in the following areas:
• Trauma Emergencies
•Airway
• Medical Emergencies • Special Needs Patients
Tuesdays & Thursdays Start: 1/12
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Classes will be held at the Four County Career Center.
RN to Paramedic
365 hrs $2,800
Applicants must be a currently licensed RN and
certified Basic EMT, both in the State of Ohio. If
you are a RN but not currently a Basic EMT, we
have your needs covered with our Basic EMT
classes this year!
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BLS for Healthcare Providers
4 hrs
$50
The BLS for Healthcare Providers is a classroom
course designed to provide a wide variety of
healthcare professionals the ability to recognize
several life-threatening emergencies, learn to provide
CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe,
timely and effective manner.
Course Content:
• 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant
• 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant
• Bag-mask techniques for adult, child and infant
• CPR with advanced airway – an introduction to
the compression/ventilation rate and ratio for a
patient who has an advanced airway in place
• Critical concepts of high-quality CPR
• Key changes reflecting the new science from the
2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care
• Relief of choking for adult, child and infant
• Rescue breathing for adult, child and infant
• The American Heart Association Chain of Survival
Four County Career Center – Arrowhead Campus
Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
1/14, 2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14
Four County Career Center – Archbold Campus
Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
1/14, 2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14
Public Safety
BLS CPR Instructor
1 wk
$200
This course is designed to prepare American Heart
Association instructors to teach the BLS CPR
Programs. The purpose of the course is to provide
instructor candidates with the knowledge and
skills necessary to teach potential BLS providers.
Prerequisites: Candidates must have current BLS
Health Care Provider status and demonstrate a high
level of knowledge and skill performance in BLS
as well as a strong desire to teach. This course will
combine classroom and online instruction.
Classroom: 2/11, 4/14, 6/9
3 hrs$50
Heartsaver First Aid is a classroom, video-based,
instructor-led course that teaches students critical
skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid,
choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the
first few minutes until emergency medical services
(EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how
to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and
other first aid emergencies.
Course Content:
• Key changes reflecting the new science from the
2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care
• Adult CPR
• Environmental emergencies
• First aid basics
• Injury emergencies
• Medical emergencies
Public Safety
Heartsaver First Aid
Four County Career Center – Arrowhead Campus
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1/14, 2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14
Four County Career Center – Archbold Campus
Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1/14, 2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14
**All of the listed AHA information was taken
from AHA’s website www.heart .org. For more
information or details on all of AHA’s class
offerings, please visit www.heart.org or call FCCC
at either of the above locations. FCCC does offer
other AHA classes than listed, but are not regularly
scheduled.
FCCC also offers check off by appointment
for completed online classes. Call for more
information.
Visit us online at
www.fourcounty.net!
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Public Safety
Public Safety
Paramedic
18 months 1,100 hrs $9,750
This course includes all of the national standard
objectives for the paramedic profession. There will
be 550 hours in the classroom, 300 hours in clinical
rotation and 250 hours of ride-along time with area
Life Squads. Four County Career Center gained a 5
year accreditation from CoAEMSP and CAAHEP
through 2019, which permits our students to test
National Registry. The Four County Paramedic
course remains fully accredited by the ODPS Division
of EMS. Please call 800-587-3334, ext. 2227
with questions, or for more information.
Four County Career Center – Arrowhead Campus
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Start: 1/14
Four County Career Center – Archbold Campus
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Start: 1/12
Instuctor: Scott Hibbard
Mission Statement – The EMS Education Division
of Four County Career Center is committed to
providing classes, services and programs for
Northwest Ohio’s Adult population. Equipped with
technical skills and career development knowledge,
our students will be better prepared for the
challenges of today’s EMS workforce.
Vision Statement – The EMS Education Division
of Four County Career Center will be a premier
facility, offering outstanding EMS programs of
all levels in high demand occupations to students
of all income and ability levels. These programs
will incorporate the latest in technology, will be
delivered by highly-qualified instructors and will
offer career pathways, including college credit to
students who wish to pursue further training.
Goals Statement – To prepare competent entrylevel Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics
in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills)
and affective (behavior) learning domains.
National Career Readiness Certificate
WorkKeys Levels required:
- Applied Math – 4
- Locating Information – 4
- Reading for Information – 4
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Paramedic Program Gainful Employment
Information
U. S. Dept. of Education Classification of
Instructional Program (CIP) code: 51.0904
Normal time to complete the program:18 months
On-Time Graduation Rate of those who graduated
in 2014-2015: 100%
Job Placement Rate of those who completed the
program in 2014-2015: 100%
Median Loan Debt for 2014-2015: N/A
Tuition and Fees for 2014-2015: $8,300
Books/Tools/Supplies for 2014-2015: $1,200
Financial Aid
The Federal Pell Grant is available for eligible students
in our Paramedic program. To determine eligibility,
students need to complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Four County Career Center’s School Code is 040683.
For more information regarding Financial Aid, contact
Angie Fahy at 419-267-2282 or [email protected].
VA Educational Benefits are available for the Basic
Training and Paramedic programs and can be used
for students who qualify and attend classes at the home
campus in Archbold, Ohio.
Veterans should apply for benefits at www.gibill.va.gov
and a copy of the completed application must be on file
at Four County Career Center. For more information,
contact Amy Kolb at 419-267-2253 or akolb@
fcanywhere.net. For questions regarding your VA
benefits please contact the VA at 1-800-827-1000.
Four County does not participate in any student loan
programs. If you do not qualify for the Federal Pell
Grant, or are self-pay, monthly payment arrangements
can be made at the time of registration by contacting
Doug Beck, Director of Adult Education. Payment
plans require a 10% down payment and the first
month’s payment. All accounts must be paid in full
prior to taking the National Registry Exam for EMS
and the State of Ohio Fire exam for fire. Cash, check,
credit or debit cards are accepted. With appropriate
authorization, we will bill your sponsoring fire
department, EMS agency or medical facility.
Due to Adult Education participating in Title IV
Financial Aid, we are required by federal law to
disclose the Annual Campus Safety & Security Report
and the Consumer Information Handbook. Both of these
documents can be found on the Adult Education Website
at www.fourcounty.net.
Hard copies are available upon request by
contacting the Adult Education Office at
1-800-589-3334, Ext. 2282.
Public Safety
This classroom, video-based, instructor-led course
uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to
reinforce the important concepts of a systematic
approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support,
PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation
and team dynamics. The goal of the Pediatric
Advanced Life Support Course is to improve the
quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured
children, resulting in improved outcomes.
Course Content:
• 1- and 2-Rescuer child CPR and AED use
• 1- and 2-Rescuer infant CPR
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions
and simulations
• Key changes reflecting the new science from the
2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care
• Management of respiratory emergencies
• Resuscitation team concept
• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
• Systematic approach to pediatric assessment
• Vascular access
PALS Full Train (Pre-test required) $175
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Four County Career Center – Arrowhead Campus
1/19, 3/15, 5/17, 7/19
Four County Career Center – Archbold Campus
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3/16
PALS Re-Train (Pre-test required) $125
Four County Career Center – Arrowhead Campus
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1/20, 3/16, 5/18, 7/20
Four County Career Center – Archbold Campus
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3/17
Once you register for a class, you will be notified
by email of any class changes or cancellations.
All questions can be forwarded to ahatraining@
fcanywhere.net or by calling either of the Four
County campuses.
ACLS – Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support
This is an advanced, instructor-led classroom
course that highlights the importance of team
dynamics and communication, systems of care and
immediate post cardiac-arrest care. It also covers
airway management and related pharmacology.
Skills are taught in large group sessions and in
small, group learning and testing stations where
case-based scenarios are presented.
Course Content:
• Airway Management
• Basic life support skills, including effective chest
compressions, use of a bag-mask device and AED
• Effective communication as a member and leader
of a resuscitation team
• Key changes reflecting the new science from the
2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care
• Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS)
and stroke
• Recognition and early management of per-arrest
conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Recognition and early management of respiratory
and cardiac arrest
• Related pharmacology
Public Safety
PALS – Pediatric Advanced
Life Support
ACLS Full Train (Pre-test Required) $175
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Four County Career Center – Arrowhead Campus
2/16, 4/19, 6/21
Four County Career Center – Archbold Campus
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3/23
ACLS Re-train (Pre-test Required)
$125
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Four County Career Center – Arrowhead Campus
2/17, 4/20, 6/22
Four County Career Center – Archbold Campus
Thursday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
4/21
Visit us online at
www.fourcounty.net!
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Public Safety
Public Safety
Basic Telecommunications
40 hrs $385
Basic Telecommunications will teach the basics of
being a 911 dispatcher, including communications
technology, roles and responsibilities of the
dispatcher, techniques in dispatch services and
preparing for your career as a telecommunicator,
as well as other vital information.
Emergency Medical
Dispatch (EMD)
40 hrs $385
In the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) course,
the participant will learn roles and responsibilities,
getting the necessary information from the caller,
anatomy and physiology for the EMD, types of
calls and much more. APCO curriculum will be
taught by APCO Certified Instructors.
Prerequisite: Basic Telecommunications
Emergency Medical Responder
48 hrs $585
This course is for those agencies or individuals
who are summoned first to the scene to assist until
Emergency Medical Technicians arrive. Please call
for information.
Emergency Vehicle
Operations Course
Four County Career Center offers the State of Ohio
approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course. This
is now a requirement for both the Firefighter I and
Firefighter II curriculum. This course can also be part
of the continuing education for area firefighters at any
level and is required for recertification. If you would like
to host this class for your department and neighboring
departments or need more information, please contact
Dan Frederick, Public Safety Coordinator, at
1-800-589-3334 x 2227 or [email protected].
Volunteer Firefighter Basic
120 hrs $955
This course bridges the Volunteer Firefighter Basic
course with Firefighter Level I. The course covers
more in-depth knowledge of the subject matter
from the Volunteer Firefighter Basic course and
offers additional skills. Prerequisite: Volunteer
Firefighter. Please call for more information.
Firefighter Level II Transition
104 hrs $1,125
Optional level of training in fire behavior and
firefighting, as well as understanding alarm systems,
sprinkler systems and inspection. Upon completing
the course and successfully passing the state
certification exam, the student will meet the
requirements of a career firefighter. Prerequisite:
Firefighter Level I. Please call for more information.
Firefighter Level I
156 hrs $1,000
Optional training covering the physiology of fire
and more advanced skills. Please call for more
information.
Firefighter I and II
36 hrs $585
Mandated training program for volunteer firefighters
that includes selected standards from NFPA
Standard 1001. Please call for more information.
260 hrs $1,750
This combines the education requirements of
Firefighter I and II. Upon completing the course and
successfully passing the state certification exam,
the student will meet the requirements to become a
career firefighter. Please call for start date.
Visit us online at
All Firefighter I and II classes, including the
Transition courses, will incorporate the 16-hour
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC
driving course) as required by the State of Ohio
for certification at Firefighter I and II levels.
www.fourcounty.net!
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Firefighter Level I Transition
Trade & Industry
Trade & Industry
Forklift Operations/Driving
1 day
4 hrs
$60
This class is for those who have no experience
operating a forklift. Students must successfully pass
a driving course to be certified. The forklift certification
course will be on the following Saturday. If you need
to practice your driving skills prior to certification,
please call to register.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1/9 15WTRD100A
2/6 15WTRD100B
3/12 15STRD100
4/9 15STRD100A
5/14 15STRD100B
Forklift Operation Certification
1 day
4 hrs
$60
Learn the skills necessary to safely operate a forklift
truck. Students who successfully complete the class
will receive an operator’s safety card indicating the
hours of training completed. This course meets
OSHA requirements. Pre-registration is required.
On-site programs can be arranged for groups of
twelve or more students.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1/16 15WTRD101A
2/13 15WTRD101B
3/19 15STRD101
4/16 15STRD101A
5/21 15STRD101B
Welding
8 wks
24 hrs
$430
Students can learn or improve welding skills with
this hands-on, individualized class. Course topics
may include safety, welding positions, selection of
electrodes, rod manipulation, welding terms,
blueprint symbols, oxy-acetylene welding and
cutting, GTAW-TIG welding, GMAW-MIG,
brazing in all positions, setup, operations and
manipulations. Safety glasses and welding gloves
required. Limited enrollment of 10. Course fee
includes textbook and materials fee.
Thursdays
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Start: 3/3 End: 4/21
15STRD115
Continuing Education Credit:
CPEs are available to professional groups.
Check with our staff to see how you can get
continuing education credits.
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Trade & Industry
Trade & Industry
HVAC I
3 wks
18 hrs
$265
This course emphasizes common installation
practices for HVAC heating equipment. Students
will install a residential/light commercial heating
system and gain the fundamentals of gas heating
through hands-on training and classroom lecture.
Students should bring safety glasses, tools and
testers. (Safety glasses may be purchased if needed.)
Course fee includes textbook and preparatory manual.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Start: 1/12 End: 1/28 15WTRD119
Start: 3/8 End: 3/24 15STRD119
Instructor: Bill Parsley
HVAC II
3 wks
18 hrs
$195
Students continue with the HVAC installation of
air conditioning systems. The basic refrigeration
system is covered as well as major refrigeration
components and their functions. This involves
learning proper brazing techniques, low and high
voltage wiring, system evacuation and proper
refrigerant charging. Refrigerant reclaim is
emphasized and HVAC I and II should prepare the
student for refrigerant certification in compliance
with EPA Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Start: 2/2 End: 2/18 15WTRD119A
Start: 3/29 End: 4/14 15STRD119A
Instructor: Bill Parsley
Refrigerant Certification Test
Preparation
1 day
3 hrs
$35
This class is offered for those who want to take the
Refrigerant Certification Test conducted through
the ESCO Institute Program. Approved by the
Federal EPA, the test covers Section 608 of the
Federal Clean Air Act. Students will prepare for
the following certification types: Type I: Small
Appliance, Type II: High Pressure Systems, Type
III: Low Pressure Systems and Universal: Types I,
II and III.
Tuesday
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
2/23 15WTRD118
4/1915STRD118
Instructor: Bill Parsley
Refrigerant Certification
Testing
1 day
3 hrs
$55
Refrigerant certification is conducted through the
ESCO Institute Program. The test is approved
by the Federal EPA and covers Section 608 of
the Federal Clean Air Act. Students will receive
preparatory manuals prior to the test and will need
a driver’s license or photo ID to take the exam.
Technicians who have partial certification under
another testing agency but wish to obtain additional
certification must bring proof of their original
certification.
Thursday
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
2/2515WTRD118A
4/2115STRD118A
Instructor: Bill Parsley
Continuing Education Credit:
CPEs are available to professional groups.
Check with our staff to see how you can get
continuing education credits.
Visit us online at
www.fourcounty.net!
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Trade & Industry
4 wks
10 hrs $325
This training program is intended to provide entrylevel construction workers information about their
rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a
complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid
and prevent job related hazards on a construction
site. The training covers a variety of construction
safety and health hazards which a worker may
encounter at a construction site. Training should
emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control
and prevention, not OSHA standards. Instructional
time must be a minimum of 10 hours.
The minimum topic requirements are as follows:
•Introduction to OSHA, workers’ rights, employer
responsibilities and how to file a complaint,
including worker safety and health resources as
well as sample weekly fatality and catastrophe
reports, material data safety sheets and the OSHA
Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
(OSHA Form 300). OSHA Focus Four Hazards –
Falls, Electrocution, Struck-by, and Caught-In
or Between
•Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment,
Health Hazards in Construction (noise, hazard
communication, and crystalline silica or any other
construction health hazard)
•Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, & Conveyors
•Excavations
•Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal
•Scaffolds
•Stairways and Ladders
•Tools - Hand and Power
Upon completion, students will be issued OSHA
10-Hour wallet card along with a Certificate of
Attendance.
Tuesdays
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Start: 3/1 End: 3/22
15STRD189
Instructor: Dick Bonin
30-Hour Construction Industry
5 wks 30 hrs
$650
The 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training
Program is intended to provide a variety of training
to workers with some safety responsibility. Training
should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance,
control and prevention, not OSHA standards.
Instructional time must be a minimum of 30 hours.
The minimum topic requirements are as follows:
• Introduction to OSHA, workers’ rights, employer
responsibilities and how to file a complaint,
including worker safety and health resources as
well as sample weekly fatality and catastrophe
reports, material data safety sheets and the OSHA
Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
(OSHA Form 300). OSHA Focus Four Hazards –
Falls, Electrocution, Struck-by, and Caught-In
or Between
• Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment,
Health Hazards in Construction (noise, hazard
communication, and crystalline silica or any other
construction health hazard)
• Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, & Conveyors
•Excavations
• Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal
•Scaffolds
• Stairways and Ladders
• Tools - Hand and Power
• Managing Safety and Health including Injury and
Illness Prevention Programs, job site inspections,
accident prevention programs, management
commitment and employee involvement, worksite
analysis, hazard prevention and control, accident
investigations, how to conduct safety meetings,
and supervisory communication.
• Concrete and Masonry Construction
• Confined Space Entry
•Ergonomics
• Fire Protection and Prevention
• Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and
Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures
and Overhead Protection; and Signs, Signals
and Barricades
• Powered Industrial Vehicles
• Safety and Health Programs
• Steel Erection
• Welding and Cutting
Upon completion, students will be issued OSHA
30-Hour wallet card along with a Certificate of
Attendance.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Start: 1/12 End: 2/11
15WTRD188
Instructor: Dick Bonin
Trade & Industry
10-Hour Construction Industry
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Industrial Safety
Industrial Safety
HAZWOPER 40-Hour
3.5 wks 40 hrs
$420
This course is required for individuals that work in
an environment with possible exposure to hazardous
substances, which may include: clean up, emergency
response, storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous
substances, or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. This
course covers topics included in 29 CFR 1910.120.
Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Start:1/11 End: 2/3
15WTRD190
Instructor: Dick Bonin
HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher
40 hrs $325
OSHA required HAZWOPER 8 HR Refresher course
is also available upon request! Please call Robert
Gubbins at 419-267-2369 for additional information
and scheduling.
DOT Hazardous Materials
Training 6-Hour
1 day 6 hrs $280
DOT requires initial training and recurrent training every
3 years for individuals who handle hazardous materials,
regardless of the amount, including those who select
or fill hazardous materials packages, label containers,
complete shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, load
hazardous materials, or operate vehicles used in the
transport of hazardous materials. This class fulfills both
the initial training and recurrent training requirements.
The course includes the following required categories:
• General Awareness Training
• Function-Specific Training
• Safety Training
• Security Awareness Training
• Security Plan Training
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1/15 15WTRD191
2/19 15WTRD191A
3/18 15STRD191
Instructor: Dick Bonin
OSHA
(All classes require an additional $5 material fee.)
Confined Space I
1-1/2 hrs Wednesday 3/2 $60
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
15STRD175
Hazardous Communication/GHS
3 hrs
$65
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
3/915STRD177
2015 NFPA 70E Updates
2 hrs
$60
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
3/1615STRD122
ARC Flash
2 hrs
$60
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
3/2315STRD174
Globally Harmonized System
2 hrs
$60
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
4/1315STRD186
SINGLE CLASSES CAN BE OFFERED AT YOUR FACILITY
• Permit & Non-Permit Confined Space
•Hazardous Communication • Personal Protective Equipment I • Electrical Safety • Machine Guarding • Lockout Tagout 3-1/2 hrs
2 hrs
1-1/2 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
All OSHA courses are EPA-approved for
continuing education hours.
We can custom design any program to fit your company’s needs.
Training is also available in the following areas:
• Welding Safety
• OSHA 10-Hour
• Respiratory Protection
• Industrial Control Electronics: • Industrial Hygiene
• Aerial Lift Safety
Devices, Systems and Applications • Motors & Controls
• Cutting Torch Safety
• Electrical Technician
• Hearing Conservation
• Industrial Safety
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These classes can be held at Four County Career Center or on-site.
Please call Robert Gubbins at 419-267-2369 for additional information and scheduling.
ABLE/ESOL/GED
ORIENTATION prior to attending classes is required at Four County Career Center. Please contact
Terri Lavin, ABLE Coordinator at 419-267-2242 or by email at [email protected] to register.
ABLE/ESOL
Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE)
FREE classes for:
•Improving Basic Skills in Language, Social Studies, Science, Math and Reading
•Preparation for the General Education Development (GED) Exam
•Preparing for the Workplace or College
•English for Speakers of Other Languages
ABLE Class Information
Defiance Learning Center
Defiance County East
1300 E. Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-783-4883
M,W
M,W
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Wauseon Learning Center,
Fulton County Job Center
224 S. Fulton St.
Wauseon, OH 43567
419-337-9604
T, TH
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
T, TH
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Northwest State Community College
Bridge to College Developmental Math
and English
Building A, Room 218 (2nd Floor)
22600 OH-34
Archbold, OH 43502
419-267-1423
Call 419-267-2242 for Information
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Trinity United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall
413 E. Second St.
Defiance, OH 43512
419-267-2242
T,TH
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
GED Testing
If you are interested in receiving the Ohio $80 GED® Test Voucher, we
need to provide you with information on adult education service and offer
the opportunity to receive career and education guidance. Please contact
Terri Lavin, ABLE Coordinator at 419-267-2242 or [email protected].
• Full Name
• Mailing address (Street, City, State, Zip)
• Email Address
• Home/Cell Phone
• Date of Birth
• Preferred Method of Contact : Mail___ Email___ Phone___
• Reason for taking GED test
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Special Interest
Special Interest
Stained Glass Mosaics
1 day 3 hrs $15
Come and learn to make mosaics in this fun class.
Students will make a 25 square inch mosaic (5”X5”).
No experience is necessary. Tools and choice of 10
designs are provided, or design your own. Photos
can be viewed at: www.stevesglassclass.com.
Materials fee of $20 paid directly to instructor
priorto the first class. (Class size limited to 16
students.)
Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Start: 3/30 15SLES207
Instructor: Steve Noblet
Practical Alternative Energy
Stained Glass Garden
Butterfly
1 day 3 hrs $15
Come and learn the basics of stained glass while
making a glass butterfly for your landscape. No
experience is necessary, all tools and materials
are provided. Photos can be viewed at: www.
stevesglassclass.com. Materials fee of $20 paid
directly to the instructor prior to first class.
(Class size limited to 12 students.)
Thursday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Start: 4/21 15SLES207A
Instructor: Steve Noblet
4 wks
24 hrs
$125
It’s a class for everyone from teenager to average
home owner to entrepreneurial businessman.
No confusing technical terms, just plain, simple
English! Topics will include: Myths About
Alternative Energy, Solar (air, water and electric),
Wind, Geothermal, Ethanol, Waste Oil, Biomass,
Methane (biogas), Vehicle Modification, Home
Cooling, Advanced Insulation, Thermoelectric,
How to Choose a Good Wood, Coal or Other
Biomass Burner, How to Make Electricity from
Scrap Metal, How to Increase Farm Profits by
Growing Energy Related Crops, How to Use
Your Compost Pile for Free Heat and Hot Water,
plus much more. You will also learn how to make
a solar air heater, solar water heater and a wind
turbine from off-the-shelf and junk parts. Supply
fee of $35 payable to the instructor.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Start: 3/22 End: 4/14
15SLES200
Instructor: Brad Miller
Visit us online at
www.fourcounty.net!
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Special Interest
4 wks
24 hrs
$125
Permaculture is a holistic approach to gardening, farming, landscaping, building and living that emphasizes
common sense and self-sustainment.
It is an attempt to integrate several disciplines including; biology, ecology, geography, agriculture,
architecture, and appropriate technology into the ways we farm, garden, raise animals, build structures,
preserve food, and produce and use energy. It draws on the experience of cultures who have found the best
ways to provide for themselves with the resources with which they have to work. This class is for all ages
and applies to anyone from the hobby gardener to the serious corporate farmer.
Topics will include:
• History of Permaculture - How ancient
agriculture was in many ways more advanced
than today
• Biochar - What is it and how to use it
• The Genius Farmer - How an Austrian farmer turned a wasteland into one of the world’s most
productive farms
• Animals that will work for you
• Edible Landscaping - How to turn your yard into a money making operation
• Human health and plants
• Free food and medicine from what most people call weeds
• Multi-purpose plants – mushrooms, bamboo
and willows
• Weeds – guardians of the soil
• Hugelkultur – multi-purpose growing mounds
• How to use nature to your advantage - bugs,
birds, trees and toads
• Growing citrus in the snow
• A garden that you don’t have to till, water,
fertilize and barely weed
• Pink light, music and magnets for plants?
• Purify your water and air both inside and outside
your home with plants
• How to increase profits in your farm, garden or
orchard operation with very simple and nearly
forgotten techniques
• Learn about the wonder plants that can clean up
toxic waste including neutralizing radiation and
eating plastic waste
• Backyard aquaculture - raise fish and vegetable
in less and 100 sq. feet
• The easiest ways to preserve your harvest
• John Lorenzen - how to operate a modern farm
off the energy grid
• Energy is all around you - how to harvest it
• Efficient building design - house, barn shed, etc.
• Rocket Stoves - super efficient wood burners
• Sources for seeds, tools, plants and other
materials will be included the class
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Start: 2/16 End: 3/10
15WLES210
Instructor: Brad Miller
Special Interest
Practical Permaculture - An Introduction
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Special Interest
Special Interest
Basic Photography
6 wks
12 hrs
$140
Do you want to learn how to take better
photographs? Do you want to know how to use
exposure, aperture and shutter speed to improve
your images? This course is for all those interested
in learning how to use their cameras beyond the
automatic settings.
Topics covered:
• Basic Digital Information • Exposure
• Aperture • Shutter Speed and ISO
• Composition • Using Natural Light
Tuesdays
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Start: 1/5 End: 2/9
15WBUS269
Instructor: Brian Little
iPhone Photography 101
4 wks
8 hrs
$95
Do you want to take better pictures with your
smartphone? You don’t need a fancy camera,
you can produce stunning images with what you
carry with you every day. All you need is a little
know-how!
Topics covered:
• Understanding Exposure
• Basic Lighting Tips
•Composition
• Helpful Apps
Tuesdays
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Start: 1/5 End: 1/26
15WBUS269A
Instructor: Brian Little
Four County Career Center is a
Pearson VUE Authorized Test
Center. We provide on-site,
on-demand testing for
certification and professional licensure exams.
Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services
from test development to data management,
and delivers exams through the world’s most
comprehensive and secure network.
Please see pearsonvue.com for more
information.
Instructors Needed!
If you have a unique talent or a special interest and would like the opportunity to teach others,
the Adult Workforce Education Division of Four County Career Center is interested in having you
as a Special Interest Instructor. Please send your resume and class idea to Doug Beck by email
at [email protected] or by mail at 22-900 St. Rte. 34, Archbold, OH 43502.
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FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER – MAIN CAMPUS
Phone Information
419-267-3331 ext. 2703 or
800-589-3334 ext. 2703
Fax: 419-267-2345
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mailing Information
Four County Career Center
Adult Workforce Education
22-900 State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
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FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER – ARROWHEAD CAMPUS
Phone Information
419-887-9000
Fax: 419-267-9001
Office Hours
Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mailing Information
FCCC-Public Safety Division
1545 Holland Road
Suite D
Maumee, OH 43537
21
MI
Last Name
Start Date
City
Email
Zip
P. O. Box #
Admission is open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Classes are open to all students, regardless of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex or handicap.
Student’s Signature
I give permission to Four County Career Center to supply educational information to the company or agency paying
for this program.
STUDENT STATEMENT
Student’s Signature
I hereby accept financial responsibility for tuition, books, and lab fees should my employer not pay on a timely basis.
Authorized Signature for Payment
PhoneFax
Billing Address
Bill to (Employer/Agency)
(MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PURCHASE ORDER OR SIGNATURE AUTHORIZING COURSE)
COURTESY BILLING TO
Home Phone
State
Street
First Name
STUDENT INFORMATION
Course Name
Today’s Date
REGISTRATION IS EASY!
We are a full service center accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
PREFERRED CUSTOMER PLAN
General Provisions for Discounts:
•Only one discount may be used per registration.
•33% Savings for Senior Citizens: Senior citizens 60 years of age or older qualify for a
33% discount on tuition for our Special Interest classes.
•“Bring a Friend” Discount: If two friends enroll together in one of our
Special Interest Classes, each person receives a 10% discount off the cost of tuition.
Visit our website www.fourcounty.net for more information on new classes, schedules, times,
fees, and special events.
• Call 419-267-3331, ext. 2703 or 800-589-3334, ext. 2703 and register with a credit card.
• Send us an email to [email protected].
• Fax registration to 419-267-2345.
• Mail completed registration with your check to Four County Career Center,
22-900 SR 34, Archbold, OH 43502.
• Stop in our office: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Four County Career Center
22-900 State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
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