14 December Registration underway for January pathways classes at ICC December 14, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Registration is underway for several pathways classes that will begin in January at Itawamba Community College. They include Business Office Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT Basic, Food Service, Enhanced Forklift Operator, Google IT Support Certificate, Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy Technician. Business Office Specialist will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 11-May 5. It is designed for students to develop basic office, communication and computer technology skills. Through intensive lab instruction, students will have the opportunity to attain an Intuit Quickbooks® certification and receive training and instruction to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification for Microsoft Excel and Word. Additional instruction and training include performance of technical office tasks, basic math, fundamentals of bookkeeping and human resource management. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Jan. 10-Mar. 16. Participants will be prepared to take the exam to become a CNA, which affords opportunities for employment in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics as well as an excellent foundation for those who want to advance in the nursing profession. EMT Basic meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-10 p.m., Jan. 11-May 5. It prepares individuals to function in the pre-hospital environment by providing instruction in basic life support care of sick and injured persons. Participants in the program intern with an ambulance service providing advanced life support services to the community. Enhanced Forklift Operator will meet Jan. 6 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The eight-hour class provides participants with the opportunity to receive hands-on training on three different classifications of forklifts: Standup Rider, Order Selector and LP Gas Powered Sit-Down Forklift. Google IT Support Certificate is a new fully online, self-paced program offered in collaboration with Google, which will begin Jan. 11. It is designed to prepare learners for entry-level jobs in IT support. Topics covered include troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration and security. Students should typically commit 10-15 hours per week for 16 weeks. Medical Administrative Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 10-Apr. 6, from 5-9 p.m. The program is designed to teach the administrative and clerical skills necessary to be successful in a medical office environment. Students will be given the foundational knowledge needed to successfully obtain the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification through the National Healthcare Association. Pharmacy Technician meets Tuesdays, Jan. 11-May 3, from 6-9 p.m. It provides students for an entry-level position in both institutional and pharmacy settings. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the individuals assist in the day-to-day operations that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Graduates are eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. Phlebotomy Technician meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 11-Mar. 8. The program prepares students to obtain blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis. Participants who successfully complete the program will be eligible for employment in Mississippi hospitals, clinics, physician offices and other healthcare settings and with successful completion of classroom work and clinicals, they are eligible to test for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Additional programs available include Basic Construction, Commercial Truck Driving, Human Resource Assistant, Introduction to Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification and Quality Improvement Associate. All classes that begin in January meet at the ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). Scholarships and tuition assistance may be available to those who qualify. For more information about any of the classes on the schedule, email pathways@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1569. ICC will be closed from Dec. 17-Jan. 2. Related Articles Registration underway for ICC pathways, continuing education classes Registration is underway for several pathways/continuing education classes that will begin soon at Itawamba Community College. They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Beginning Sign Language II, Microsoft Excel for Beginners, ServSafe, ACT Prep and Forklift Operator Training. Certified Nursing Assistant meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Mar. 20-May 24. The program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the exam, nursing assistants may find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Becoming a CNA provides an excellent foundation for those who want to advance in the nursing profession. Beginning Sign Language II, which meets Mondays from 6-9 p.m., Mar. 20-Apr. 17, includes the non-verbal method of communication for the deaf and hearing-impaired. The student book is included in the fee. Microsoft Excel for Beginners meets Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mar. 21-Apr. 18. The class includes learning how to design, create and edit spreadsheets and basic charts, insert formulas, designate ranges and sort data. ServSafe Certification training will meet Mar. 25 from 8 ... Registration open for ICC's January pathways classes Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in January 2024 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Jan. 8-Mar. 20, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Food Management Certification, Jan. 8-Feb. 2, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Google IT Support Certification, Jan. 8-May 1, online self-paced; Medical Administrative Assistant, Jan. 8-Apr. 10, Mondays, 5-9 p.m.; Business Office Specialist, Jan. 9-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; EMT-Basic, Jan. 9-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.; Pharmacy Technician, Jan. 9-Apr. 30, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Phlebotomy Technician, Jan. 11-Apr. 4, Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Certified Nursing Assistant prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the exam, nursing assistants may find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Food Management Certification includes the essential skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Students will experience training opportunities including ServSafe® Food Manager Certification, ServSafe® Alcohol Certification, menu planning preparation, assist/participate in execution of catered events, ... Registration open for upcoming ICC Pathways classes Registration is underway for several pathways classes that will begin soon at Itawamba Community College. They include Residential Wiring, Small Engine Repair Technician and Introduction to Welding and Cutting. Residential Wiring meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 7-Mar. 9. In the hands-on class, participants will learn how to use a meter properly; change and update receptacles; distinguish between different types of switches; switch replacement; locate loose or bad connections; and troubleshooting techniques. It is designed for those who are interested in becoming an electrician’s assistant or want to learn to do very basic electrical wiring for their own use. Small Engine Repair Technician meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 7-Apr. 6. Upon successful completion of the 16-session program, students will be prepared for an entry-level technician position at an existing small engine repair shop or to open their own related business. Successful students will receive information about how to test for the nationally-recognized technician certification examination. Included are how to perform basic maintenance on small engines; the recoil system’s function, maintenance and repair and how to disassemble and ... Registration underway for two new classes at ICC-Belden Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for two new continuing education classes that are scheduled to begin in January. They include Healthier You and Learning a Dietary Approach to Autoimmune Conditions, both taught by Julie Gibens, Functional Nutrition counselor. Healthier You, which will focus on making diet and lifestyle changes, will meet Tuesdays, January 16-20, from 5-9 p.m. Learning a Dietary Approach to Autoimmune Conditions will meet Tuesdays, January 11-25, from 6-7:30 p.m. Individuals who suffer from an autoimmune disease will learn the significant role of diet. To register or for more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. Itawamba Community College will close for the holiday break at 4:30 p.m., December 14, and reopen at 8 a.m., January 3. ICC registration for eight-week classes underway Registration for eight-week traditional and eLearning classes is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College. Mar. 8 is the deadline to register for the traditional classes, which begin Mar. 7; and Mar. 15 for the eLearning classes, which begin Mar. 14. ICC offers academic, career education, workforce and eLearning classes. For more information on registration, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. ICC schedules pathways classes to begin in January at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in January 2025 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Food Management Certification, Jan. 13-Feb. 7, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Certified Nursing Assistant, Jan. 13-Mar. 26, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Medical Administrative Assistant, Jan 13-Apr. 9, Mondays, 5-9 p.m. plus additional online assignments; Medical Assistant, Jan. 13-May 8, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Business Office Specialist, Jan. 14-May 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; and EMT Basic, Jan. 14-May 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m. Food Management Certification includes the essential skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Students will experience training opportunities including ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol Certification, menu planning preparation, assist/participate in execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and front- and back-of-the-house operations. Certified Nursing Assistant prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the exam, nursing assistants may find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Medical Administrative Assistant is designed to teach ... Comments are closed.