East Side Adult Education

In the QuickBooks class students are using version 19.  Students enrolled in this course are learning relevant computing skills found in most offices today. Intuit® QuickBooks, the industry leader in managerial accounting software for small business, provides an easy-to-understand platform for students to grasp accounting concepts while honing skills in the most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today. Students can validate their QuickBooks knowledge at the end of the semester by becoming an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU).

Dive into the exciting world of graphic design and build a solid foundation in creative tools and techniques! This beginner-friendly course is perfect for aspiring designers, hobbyists, and anyone eager to add graphic design skills to their repertoire. Over 18 weeks, you’ll unlock the potential of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Express, and more. Each session combines hands-on learning with practical projects, ensuring that you can create stunning graphics for personal or professional use. With a focus on essential skills and real-world application, you’ll gain confidence, creativity, and the ability to bring your ideas to life. Join us and start building a professional-quality portfolio of work that reflects your unique style and creative vision.

Python is the very versatile, object-oriented programming language used by startups and tech giants, Google, Facebook, Dropbox and IBM. Python is also recommended for aspiring young developers who are interested in pursuing careers in Security, Networking and internet-of-things. Upon the completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the PCAP – Certified Associate in Python programming. No prior knowledge of programming is required.

 

IT Essentials:  PC Hardware and SoftwareThis curriculum provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software.

Upon successful completion of the academy, the student will be prepared for the Comp TIA+ certification exam. The Cisco Academy is offered at the Overfelt Adult Center only.

 

Network Engineering: Home and Small Business
This course prepares students for jobs as network technicians and helps them develop skills required for computer technicians. It provides a basic overview of routing and remote access, addressing, and security. It also familiarizes students with servers that provide email services, web space, and authenticated access. Students learn about the soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions, which helps them prepare for industry certification exams. Students perform a great deal of hands-on work on routers, switches, and firewalls as they learn to design, build, and maintain data networks using some of the most powerful enterprise network technologies of the day. The course covers some of the most powerful technologies used on enterprise networks including wireless networks, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP), traffic management with Access Control Lists (ACLs), dynamic routing, and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies. 

HEALTH SCIENCE & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
The Health Science and Medical Technology course provides a comprehensive overview of the healthcare industry, covering essential topics such as diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development pathways. Students will explore the evolution of healthcare, current trends, and the impact of technology on healthcare delivery. The course emphasizes the importance of professionalism, ethics, patient care, and effective communication within diverse healthcare settings. Additionally, students will gain practical skills in medical terminology, safety standards, first aid, and the use of medical equipment, preparing them for various careers in the health science field.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY A & B
This two-semester course introduces students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to healthcare settings, medical procedures, pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, and pathology. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will provide students entering the healthcare field with a deeper understanding of the application of the language of health and medicine. Students are introduced to these skills through direct instruction, interactive tasks, and practice assignments.

NURSING ASSISTANT
This two-semester course prepares students to provide and assist with all aspects of activities of daily living and medical care for the adult patient in hospital, long-term care, and home settings. Through direct instruction, interactive skills demonstrations, and practice assignments, students are taught the basics of nurse assisting, including interpersonal skills, medical terminology, care procedures, legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, gerontology, nutrition, emergency skills, and employability skills. Successfully completing this course can help you determine whether a career as a Nursing Assistant is the right path for you.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
This two-semester course prepares students who are interested in pursuing employment as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), and covers the skills needed for the pharmacy technician field. Through direct instruction, interactive skills demonstrations, and practice assignments, students learn the basics of pharmacy assisting, including various pharmacy calculations and measurements, pharmacy law, pharmacology, medical terminology and abbreviations, medicinal drugs, sterile techniques, USP 795 and 797 standards, maintenance of inventory, patient record systems, data processing automation in the pharmacy, and employability skills. Successful completion of this course may help prepare the student for national certification for employment as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. 

 

 

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Phone: 408-928-9300

Enhance your resume by becoming Fanuc certified.  Fanuc robots are used by the Tesla factory in Fremont, one of the world’s most advanced automotive plants, to the broccoli growers in the Central Valley.  In Fanuc Robotics 1 you will learn the language of Fanuc robots with an online learning net and in-classroom hands-on robot training.  You will earn a nationally recognized Fanuc Certificate. Come join us and see where this class will take you.

A full semester, one day per week is offered in each application.  If you want a more in-depth understanding of Word or Excel, enroll in these courses. In each course you will start the semester with the basics (such as the ribbon, using help, promoting and demoting lists in Word, creating simple formulas in Excel etc.) By the end of the term, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.

The ideal student is one who has taken at least one semester of the Microsoft Office classes here at the adult center or is proficient in the application in which they want to test. Students will prepare on a daily basis for the test using the GMetrix software program until they reach a passing score on the practice test.  It is an independent study class with the teacher assisting students individually as needed.  You may choose on which application to focus. You will certify on one  application at a time. If you would like to read more about the certificate check out this site: www.certiport.com