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      <title>Memory: Your Secret Weapon</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/memory-your-secret-weapon/</link>
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      <description>This class will teach you how to use your own built in super computer to wow your friends, impress your parents, and ace your tests. You will learn centuries&#45;old techniques that will make memorizing presidents and pi to 100 digits a snap.

Fee: $25 (5 Hours)

» Tuesdays, June 19 &#45; July 17, 2012, 3:15 p.m. &#45; 4:15 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Personal Enrichment</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-11T08:52:37-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Art of Remembering</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/art-of-remembering/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/art-of-remembering/</guid>
      <description>In the fast&#45;paced world of computers, smartphones, iPads and other hi&#45;tech gadgets, the art of using one&#8217;s memory is becoming lost. In this five&#45;week class, you will learn memory techniques practiced for 3,000 years prior to the advent of the printing press. How did the bards memorize the Bible in order to transcribe it? How did scholars keep complex formulas in their heads? These questions will be answered and taught to you in this course, which will consist of learning tools that will make things like memorizing Pi to 100 digits a snap.&amp;nbsp; Names, faces, phone numbers, where you put your keys: these techniques will help you decrease your dependence on technology and astound your friends and family.

Fee: $25 (5 Hours)

» Tuesdays &amp;amp; Thursdays, July 31 &#45; Aug. 14, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 6:30 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Personal Enrichment</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-09T11:30:08-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>American Sign Language</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/american-sign-language/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/american-sign-language/</guid>
      <description>You will learn the ABCs so you can fingerspell words that you don’t know signs for, but you will also learn words and phrases, too. With practice you will be able to sign and communicate with deaf people. You will learn conversation signing and increase American Sign Language communication in the work environment.

Fee: $70 (16 Hours)

» Mondays &amp;amp; Wednesdays, July 23 &#45; Aug. 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. &#45; 8:30 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center</description>
      <dc:subject>Personal Enrichment</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-09T11:28:39-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Spanish For Fun I</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/spanish-for-fun-i/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/spanish-for-fun-i/</guid>
      <description>This course will give you a practical and functional use of Spanish in a very short period of time. Relax and enjoy learning Spanish with a method that breaks the language down to basic components which enables you to reconstruct the language to form your own sentences, to say what you want, when you want. You will experience a constant sense of learning and a constant sense of progression. And no homework required.

Thousands of words are similar in both Spanish and English, which makes it easier to remember vocabulary. Grammar and pronunciation don&#8217;t have to be &#8220;perfect&#8221; in order to be understood. Messages in Spanish can be communicated with a few simple expressions. There are numerous opportunities to practice new Spanish skills with the increasing number of Hispanics in the U.S. People who relax and enjoy their learning experiences seem to acquire Spanish at a much faster pace. (WECM Course Number FRNL 1001 &#45; Occupational Specific Foreign Language)

Fee: $35 (6 Hours)

» Wednesdays, July 11 &#45; Aug. 1, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 7 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Personal Enrichment</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-09T11:24:09-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Microsoft Excel Essentials 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/excel-essentials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/excel-essentials/</guid>
      <description>Microsoft Office Excel 2010 is an Electronic Spreadsheet application used to perform numeric calculations, graph data, develop reports and much more. This training course will cover the following topics: Creating a worksheet; working with formulas and functions; formatting a worksheet; working with charts; and analyzing data using formulas.

Fee: $74 (8 Hours)

» Fridays, May 18 &#45; June 15, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Fridays, May 18 &#45; June 15, 2012, 1 p.m. &#45; 3 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Mondays &amp;amp; Tuesdays, June 18&#45;26, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 8 p.m., PJC
» Wednesdays &amp;amp; Thursdays, July 25 &#45; Aug. 2, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC
» Fridays, Aug. 3&#45;24, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Fridays, Aug. 3&#45;24, 2012, 2 p.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center</description>
      <dc:subject>Computers</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-09T11:22:32-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Microsoft Word Essentials 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/word-essentials/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/word-essentials/</guid>
      <description>This word processing program makes it easy to create a variety of professional looking documents from simple letters and memos to newsletters, blog posts, business cards, resumes, flyers and more. This training course will cover the following topics: creating, saving and opening documents; editing documents; cut/copy/paste and find/replace; formatting text and paragraphs; formatting documents; creating and formatting tables.

Fee: $74 (8 Hours)

» Mondays &amp;amp; Tuesdays, June 4&#45;12, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 8 p.m., PJC
» Wednesdays &amp;amp; Thursdays, July 11&#45;19, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Computers</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-09T11:18:22-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Welcome to the World of Computers</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/welcome-to-the-world-of-computers/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/welcome-to-the-world-of-computers/</guid>
      <description>This course is designed for the person that has very limited, if any, computer training. Students will learn the following: basic computer tasks using Windows, proper mouse and keyboard techniques, computer lingo and “buzz” words, how to type and edit letters using Microsoft Office Word, how to navigate the internet and more. (WECM Course Number ITSC 1012 – Beginning Computers)

Fee: $74 (8 Hours)

» Fridays, June 8&#45;29, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Fridays, June 8&#45;29, 2012, 2 p.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Wednesdays &amp;amp; Thursdays, June 13&#45;21, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC
» Thursdays, Aug. 2&#45;23, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 8 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Computers</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-09T11:16:03-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Nurse Aide</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/nurse-aide/</link>
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      <description>Preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long&#45;term care facilities. Topics include residents rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team.&amp;nbsp; A photo ID, Social Security card and criminal background release is required at registration. Book is required and may be purchased at the PJC Bookstore. (WECM Course Number NURA1001 &#45; Nurse Aide for Health Care Organizations I)

Course Fee: $455 (80 Hours)

NOTE: The third week of these classes is clinical,&amp;nbsp; 5:30 a.m. &#45; 2:30 p.m., at the nursing home

» Monday &#45; Thursday, May 7&#45;23, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Monday &#45; Thursday, June 4&#45;20, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC
» Monday &#45; Thursday, July 2&#45;19, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC
» Monday &#45; Thursday, July 9&#45;25, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Monday &#45; Thursday, July 30 &#45; Aug. 15, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC
» Monday &#45; Thursday, Aug. 13&#45;29, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Monday &#45; Thursday, Sept. 4&#45;19, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC
» Monday &#45; Thursday, Oct. 1&#45;17, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC
» Monday &#45; Thursday, Oct. 29 &#45; Nov., 2012, 14 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Health Care / Medical</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-03T08:20:01-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Basic Life Support (CPR) Recertification / Health Professional</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/cpr-recertification/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/cpr-recertification/</guid>
      <description>Update and review course for current CPR certified cardholders. Written examination and successful demonstration of skills required. The American Heart Association certifies this course. Textbook is required.

Course fee: $38 (4 Hours)

» May 7, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9:30 p.m., PJC
» May 14, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9:30 p.m., PJC
» May 21, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9:30 p.m., PJC
» June 8, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC
» June 19, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9:30 p.m., PJC
» July 12, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9:30 p.m., PJC
» Aug. 6, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9:30 p.m., PJC
» Aug. 24, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Health Care / Medical</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-03T08:19:36-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Basic Life Support (CPR)</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/cpr-health-care/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/cpr-health-care/</guid>
      <description>This course covers instruction in lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking and near drowning) and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. To provide information about heart disease, pediatric and adult risk factors, prudent heart living, heart and lung function, and signals and action for survival. To instruct learners in the management of the adult, child, and infant who needs CPR or foreign body airway management. This course will instruct learners in the two rescuer approach to the adult and child victim. Textbook is required. (EMSP 1019&#45;CPR for Healthcare Providers)

Course Fee: $42 (7 Hours)

» May 5, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4:30 p.m., PJC
» May 9&#45;10, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» May 12, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4:30 p.m., PJC
» May 16&#45;17, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» May 22&#45;23, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» May 25, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4:30 p.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» June 6&#45;7, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» June 9, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4:30 p.m., PJC
» June 15, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4:30 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» July 13, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4:30 p.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» July 16&#45;17, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Aug. 1&#45;2, 2012, 5:30 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Aug. 10, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4:30 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Aug. 17, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4:30 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Health Care / Medical</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-03T08:19:22-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Create Your Own Job. Start Your Own Business!</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/start-your-own-business/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/start-your-own-business/</guid>
      <description>Information you must know to start your own business. What are the legal requirements? How should I organize my business and what are the advantages of the different forms of business organization? What is a feasibility study and how will it help me decide whether or not to start a business? What is a business plan and why do I need one? How do I get a sales tax permit? How do I get and EIN? What do lenders need to know in order to make a small business loan? What SBA loan programs are available? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at this free informative workshop.

Fee: Free (2 Hours)

» Friday, May 4, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC
» Friday, May 11, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Thursday, May 17, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., Commerce Chamber of Commerce
» Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon, Delta County Chamber of Commerce &#45; Cooper
» Friday, May 25, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Friday, June 1, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC
» Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon,, Red River County Chamber of Commerce
» Friday, June 8, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Thursday, June 21, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., Commerce Chamber of Commerce
» Friday, June 22, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon,, Delta County Chamber of Commerce, Cooper
» Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon,, Red River County Chamber of Commerce
» Friday, July 6, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC
» Friday, July 13, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Thursday, July 19, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., Commerce Chamber of Commerce
» Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon,, Delta County Chamber of Commerce, Cooper
» Friday, July 27, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC
» Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon,, Red River County Chamber of Commerce
» Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Thursday, Aug 16, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., Commerce Chamber of Commerce
» Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 11 a.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon, Delta County Chamber of Commerce, Cooper</description>
      <dc:subject>Business</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-03T08:18:46-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Kids Hurt Too</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/kids-hurt-too/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/kids-hurt-too/</guid>
      <description>This seminar is designed to help parents understand their children&#8217;s needs throughout the process of a divorce. The target population includes parents of minor children undergoing a divorce or other family law proceedings.

Course Fee: $38 (3 Hours)

» Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC
» Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Saturday, July 14, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC
» Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC
» Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC
» Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, 9 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC
» Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Child Care &amp; Development</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-03T08:18:11-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Communication Applications – Business Speaking Skills</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/business-speaking/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/business-speaking/</guid>
      <description>Learn effective techniques to improve presentation and public speaking skills. Includes content, voice, body language, and use of visual aids. This class will meet the TEKS requirement for a High School speech credit for the Sulphur Springs High School.

Fee: $99 (39 Hours)

» Mondays &#45; Fridays, June 4&#45;20, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; 1:15 p.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center</description>
      <dc:subject>Business</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-02T10:58:00-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Beginning Keyboarding</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/beginning-keyboarding/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/beginning-keyboarding/</guid>
      <description>Skill development in keyboarding. Emphasizing alphabet, number and symbol keys by touch achieving a minimum of 35 WPM with no more than two errors. This class will serve as a prerequisite for upper level computer courses in high school.

Fee: $83 (24 Hours)

» Mondays &#45; Fridays, June 4&#45;20, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 10 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Mondays &#45; Fridays, June 4&#45;20, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Mondays &#45; Fridays, June 18 &#45; July 3, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 10 a.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Mondays &#45; Fridays, June 18 &#45; July 3 10 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC — Sulphur Springs Center</description>
      <dc:subject>Business</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-02T10:56:07-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Driver&#8217;s Education</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/drivers-education/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/drivers-education/</guid>
      <description>Approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety. This course is open to students at least 15 years of age. TEA form showing attendance, Social Security card and birth certificate needed about one week into the class.

Instructor: Johnny Crawford
Course fee: $193 (32 Hours)

» Mondays &#45; Thursdays, May 14 &#45; June 11, 2012, 4 p.m. &#45; 6 p.m., PJC
» Mondays &#45; Thursdays, June 18 &#45; July 16, 2012, 4 p.m. &#45; 6 p.m., PJC
» Mondays &#45; Thursdays, July 23 &#45; Aug. 16, 2012, 4 p.m. &#45; 6 p.m., PJC
» Mondays &#45; Thursdays, Aug. 20 &#45; Sept. 17, 2012, 4 p.m. &#45; 6 p.m., PJC
» Mondays &#45; Thursdays, Sept. 17 &#45; Oct. 11, 2012, 4 p.m. &#45; 6 p.m., PJC
» Mondays &#45; Thursdays, Oct. 15 &#45; Nov. 8, 2012, 4 p.m. &#45; 6 p.m., PJC
» Mondays &#45; Thursdays, Nov. 12 &#45; Dec. 13, 2012, 4 p.m. &#45; 6 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Driving</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-02T10:50:55-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Beginning Genealogy: Where Are Your Roots?</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/beginning-genealogy/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/beginning-genealogy/</guid>
      <description>Starting with yourself and working back in time you will learn where you came from. Learn the basics of census records, obituary research, creating a family tree and more. Bring a flash drive if you want to save all of your valuable research.

Fee: $45 (6 Hours)

» Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., Lamar County Genealogical Library
» Saturday, June 16, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., Lamar County Genealogical Library
» Saturday, July 7, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., Lamar County Genealogical Library
» Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., Lamar County Genealogical Library
» Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., Lamar County Genealogical Library
» Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., Lamar County Genealogical Library
» Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., Lamar County Genealogical Library
» Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, 9 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., Lamar County Genealogical Library</description>
      <dc:subject>Personal Enrichment</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-02T10:48:23-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Physical Therapy Technician</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/physical-therapy-technician/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/physical-therapy-technician/</guid>
      <description>This program is designed to introduce students to the Physical Therapy profession and to train them for an entry&#45;level position as a Physical Therapy Technician. This course would be beneficial for students considering the pursuit of a formal education towards the Physical Therapy Assistant Certification. Pre&#45;requisite: GED or High School Diploma. (PTHA &#45; Physical Therapy Technician &#45; Special Topics in Physical Therapy Assistant)

Fee: $459 (50 Hours)

» Mondays &amp;amp; Wednesdays, Oct. 1 &#45; Nov. 28, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Health Care / Medical</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-02T10:45:34-06:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Dental Assistant</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/dental-assistant/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/dental-assistant/</guid>
      <description>The Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions &#45; dental assisting. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre&#45;clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.

This course covers the following key areas and topics.

» Administrative Aspects: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry and dental assisting; state dental practice; policies and guidelines.

» Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, operation, and maintenance; introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; tooth structure; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand&#45;pieces and dental burns; dental anesthesia; sterilization; maintaining sterility and asepsis and other areas.

In addition to entry&#45;level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program. Textbooks and materials provided. Please call Paris Junior College at 903&#45;782&#45;0447 to register or call 1&#45;877&#45;216&#45;7750, extension 145, to receive additional information.

(WECM Course Number DNTA 1015 &#45; Chairside Assisting)

Fee: $1,799 (100 Hours)

» Tuesdays &amp;amp; Thursdays, June 5 &#45; Aug. 16, 2012, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., PJC. Also, three Saturdays during this time period, 9 a.m. &#45; 5 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Health Care / Medical</dc:subject>
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      <title>Pharmacy Technician</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/pharmacy-technician/</link>
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      <description>This comprehensive course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings, working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. The Certified Pharmacy Technician Program includes a graded final CCI exam to help prepare students for the PTCB exam. Textbooks and materials are provided. Please call 1&#45;877&#45;216&#45;7750, extension 145 to receive additional information. (WECM Course Number PHRA 1001 &#8211; Introduction to Pharmacy)

Cost: $999 (50 Hours)

» Mondays &amp;amp; Wednesdays, June 4 &#45; July 25, 2012, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., PJC
» Mondays &amp;amp; Wednesdays, June 18 &#45; Aug. 8, 2012, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Tuesdays &amp;amp; Thursdays, June 19 &#45; Aug. 7, 2012, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center</description>
      <dc:subject>Health Care / Medical</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-02T10:42:29-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>QuickBooks Level 2: Beyond the Basics</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/quickbooks2/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/quickbooks2/</guid>
      <description>Now that you’ve mastered the basics of QuickBooks, learn how QuickBooks can help you further by tracking inventory and handling payroll requirements. Covered in QuickBooks Level 2 is dealing with physical inventory; selling inventory items; using QuickBooks for payroll; working with balance sheet accounts; using classes and dealing with errors, refunds, and NSF checks; and customizing QuickBooks. Textbook is included.

Fee: $175 (12 Hours)

» Wednesdays, July 25 &#45; Aug. 8, 2012, 1 p.m. &#45; 5 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center</description>
      <dc:subject>Computers</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-02T10:40:15-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>QuickBooks Level 1: Basic Skills</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/quickbooks1/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/quickbooks1/</guid>
      <description>QuickBooks is a popular record keeping software used by small businesses today. Keeping accurate records can assist you in managing your business more successfully and profitably. Start with the basics in this Level 1 course and get better control of your business income and expenses. The following items will be covered in Level 1: Planning and creating your company in QuickBooks; managing basic QuickBooks files; working with customer transactions; working with vendor transactions; banking with QuickBooks. Textbook is included.

Course fee: $175 (12 Hours)

» Thursdays, May 17&#45;31, 2012, 1 p.m. &#45; 5 p.m., PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Wednesdays, June 13&#45;27, 2012, 3 p.m. &#45; 7 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Mondays, July 2&#45;16, 2012, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Computers</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-02T10:39:02-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Creative Writing: How to Get Published</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/getting-published/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/getting-published/</guid>
      <description>Learn techniques on writing and publishing from a best&#45;selling author who wants to share his knowledge of how to get behind the “Purple Curtain of Publishing.&#8221; Learn how to find an acquisition editor and how to work with the production editor. Learn terms and processes used in the industry while you learn how to structure your writing according to industry standards.

Fee: $38 (10 Hours)

» Saturdays, April 14 &#45; May 19, 2012, 10 a.m. &#45; Noon, PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Personal Enrichment</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-04-10T11:40:58-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Medication Aide Update</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/medication-aide-update/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/medication-aide-update/</guid>
      <description>Fulfillment of the annual education renewal requirements for the Certified Medication Aide. Topics include review and update of the medication aide training rules, medication administration, and related responsibilities. (WECM Course Number NURA1041 &#45; Professional Development: Medication Aide.)

Course Fee: $51 (7 Hours)

» Friday, April 27, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m.,&amp;nbsp; PJC — Sulphur Springs Center
» Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC
» Friday, July 27, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center
» Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 4 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Health Care / Medical</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-04-10T11:36:41-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Child Care Workshop</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/child-care-workshop/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/child-care-workshop/</guid>
      <description>The child care workshop is designed for all child care employees and meets the continuing education requirements for Texas as set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Annual training provides caregivers an opportunity to learn the newest techniques for addressing children’s behaviors, to discover the latest findings on what children need as the develop, and to refresh and re&#45;energize.

Fee: $30 (8 hours)

» Saturday, June 23, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 5 p.m., PJC
» Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, 8 a.m. &#45; 5 p.m., PJC — Greenville Center</description>
      <dc:subject>Child Care &amp; Development</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-04-10T11:31:24-06:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Defensive Driving</title>
      <link>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/defensive-driving/</link>
      <guid>http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/defensive-driving/</guid>
      <description>This course is offered in accordance with standards established by the National Traffic Safety Institute of Texas, Inc., and will consist of six (6) hours of classroom instruction. It may be applied toward insurance discounts or, in some instances, for traffic ticket dismissal. PJC School Code is #067 and NTSI&#8217;s License Number is CO297.

Instructors: Allen Moore and Karen Cato
Course Fee: $35 (6 Hours)

» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, April 16&#45;17, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, May 21&#45;22, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, June 18&#45;19, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, July 16&#45;17, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, Aug. 20&#45;21, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, Sept. 17 &amp;amp; 18, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, Oct. 15 &amp;amp; 16, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, Nov. 12 &amp;amp; 13, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC
» Monday &amp;amp; Tuesday, Dec. 10 &amp;amp; 11, 2012, 6 p.m. &#45; 9 p.m., PJC</description>
      <dc:subject>Driving</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-04-10T11:29:27-06:00</dc:date>
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