College prep classes start February 28th

Capital Continuing Education has a couple of great "Transition to College" courses coming up starting February 28, 2012.

• College Reading & Writing Prep: Tuesdays; 2/28 - 6/7
• College Math Prep: Thursdays; 3/1 - 6/7

Here's the best part: if you are a recent GED recipient or are currently enrolled in an adult education program in Greater Hartford, you may be eligible to take these classes free-of-charge.

For more information or to register, call 860-906-5130, or email rpierson@ccc.commnet.edu.

HIT Alumni meeting

Capital's Health Information Technology (HIT) program has formed an alumni organization, which had its first meeting last night (Jan. 24, 2012). Capital's Kate Rickard (L) and presenter Andrea Eselunas, Manager of Talent Acquisition at UnitedHealth Group.

Dr. Kennedy visits Capital

The interm President of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education stopped by today. Dr. Robert Kennedy is pictured here with some of our Health Information Technology students.

Now is the time for music lessons!

So, you've always wanted to take music lessons. Honest-to-goodness, start at the beginning, just you and the teacher, learning music.

Capital has heard you and is now offering applied music lessons in the instrument of your choice at a time that is mutually agreeable between you and your professional instructor. We're offering fourteen (14) one-half hour music lessons for the nominal fee of $365. That's about $25 per half hour. Trust me when I say that's a DEAL!

Guitar? Piano? Horns? Violin? The choice is yours!

Lessons are customized to your ability level. No previous experience required.

Register for insurance industry continuing education courses!

Starting February 1, 2012, the Connecticut Insurance Training & Education Center (CITEC) is offering continuing education classes for insurance industry professionals. These classes will take place at Capital Community College, conveniently located at 950 Main Street, Hartford.

Registration is now open for the following classes:

Commercial Underwriting: Principles and Property (AU 65 – 24 hours)

February 1 – February 13, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cost: $169 (plus textbook)

CEU: 1.2

Commercial Underwriting: Liability and Advanced Techniques (AU 66- 12 hours)

February 15 – February 27, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cost: $169 (plus textbook)

CEU: 1.2

Commercial Insurance (INS 23 – 22 Hours)

March 5 – March 14, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cost: $169 (plus textbook)

CEU: 1.2

The Legal Environment of Insurance (CPCU 530)

April 12 – May 24, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cost: $675 (plus textbook)

CEU: 4.0

Register by phone (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM): 860-906-5130
Register by mail: Continuing Education, Capital Community College, 950 Main Street, Room 316, Hartford, CT 06103

Spring 2012 Continuing Education video

Check out our Spring 2012 video. It previews our new offerings and highlights some of our regular classes, too!

Introduction to Medical Interpreting

Capital's Division of Continuing Education is partnering with Latino Community Services to offer a course called "Introduction to Medical Interpreting." It's a 40-hour course that takes place every Tuesday & Thursday from April 3 through May 24, 2012. The time is 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. For more information or to register, please email cpettit@ccc.commnet.edu, or call (860) 906-5130.

This time around, we'll be training folks who are fluent in both Spanish and English.

So, you wonder, can't anyone interpret and translate? Why train interpreters?

If you have 10 minutes, check out this video. It's a class favorite under the unit "cultural competency in health care" for our health information technology students, and features a medical interpreter at work!

The case for professionally trained medical interpreters is pretty strong. According to the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA), " A medical interpreter must have the skills and knowledge base to quickly comprehend the message in the source language, and just as quickly re-express it in the target language." That includes the ability to quickly and accurately translate medical terminology from one language to another - and back!

In addition, medical interpreters are health care professionals, bound by the same HIPAA confidentiality laws as your doctor, nurse or dentist, whereas a family member is not. The stress is particularly difficult when children are called upon to be interpreters for their parents, which happens more often than you might imagine.

Language lines are often employed by hospitals and larger doctor's practices, but loses something when the element of body language is removed from the mix.

Finally, language barriers appear to increase the risks to patient safety.

Pretty convincing, huh?

ROAD TRIP



The Capital Community College Division of Continuing Education is taking a road trip. Over the river via I-84 we'll be headed to our sister community college, Manchester Community College, for Connecticut Community Colleges Regional Economic Summit. It takes place Friday, January 13, 2012 from 7:45 AM - 11:30 AM. We'll be there with course catalogs for the Spring 2012 semester, and to answer your questions about professional development and continuing ed!

The Regional Economic Summit brings leaders from small and large business, local and state governments, the community and higher education together to discuss the critical partnership role of Connecticut community colleges in regional business development and economic growth.



Speakers include Doug Lederman, Editor, Inside Higher Ed, and Cecilia Elena Rouse, Princeton University Economic Professor.

Register today for free, or pay $20 at the door on Friday.

Coffee talk

Everyone has a story. Take the young woman I met in the lobby today. While I was getting a cup of coffee, she asked for directions to the elevator to get to 3rd Floor here at Capital - the floor that houses Continuing Education! I offered to take her there.

Turns out, she's signing up to take Capital's Continuing Education Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classes. She had started them about eight years ago, but became pregnant with her son and put it off - until now.

I didn't catch her name, but whoever you are - welcome back to Capital.

EMT classes start February 6. Sign up today. Check out our catalog for more information!

What about you? Capital has lots of great courses ranging from one day to 16-weeks. Some are even FREE OF CHARGE! Whether you've been here before or always intended to stop by, we're ready for you! And I'm guessing, you're ready to enjoy the success that happens here!

Spring 2012

Here's a link to our Spring 2012 course offerings. Whether it's professional or personal development you seek, Capital's Continuing Education Division is the place for you!

Welcome to our Blog

Hi Everyone:

The Division of Continuing Education at Capital Community College is Hartford's best kept secret - but not for long. We're letting you in on it starting today!

Whether you are looking for professional or personal development, Capital is the place for you.