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Join us for a fun and easy paint-and-sip event at JMC Cellars and create a beautiful watercolor with a vineyard theme. No prior experience necessary! Participants are guided step-by-step through the process of creating a painting, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of artistic skill level. It's a fun, relaxed way to socialize and create art. Unleash your creativity, experiment with colors, and express yourself through art. Participants 21+ can purchase wine at the venue. All art supplies are provided.

Age range: 16+

Location: This course is held at JMC Cellars in Livermore. 

Buying your first home can be overwhelming and stressful; ease that stress by learning from local real estate experts. Tri-Valley Real Estate Agent, Mony Nop, is eager to help. Whether you are ready right now or are planning to buy in the future, find out what you need to do to prepare to make your first home purchase, including: 

• investigating loan and down payment options
• setting your budget
• finding the right realtor and loan officer
• analyzing your credit score
• getting pre-approval for your loan 
• finding the right house for you
• navigating the escrow process
• making sure you understand insurance
• taxes and basic home maintenance      

Please note:  Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or investment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation.

Age range: 18+

Buying your first home can be overwhelming and stressful; ease that stress by learning from local real estate experts. Tri-Valley Real Estate Agent, Mony Nop, is eager to help. Whether you are ready right now or are planning to buy in the future, find out what you need to do to prepare to make your first home purchase, including: 

• investigating loan and down payment options
• setting your budget
• finding the right realtor and loan officer
• analyzing your credit score
• getting pre-approval for your loan 
• finding the right house for you
• navigating the escrow process
• making sure you understand insurance
• taxes and basic home maintenance      

Please note:  Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or investment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation.

Age range: 18+

Ready to create your own 2D games? In this exciting course, students will dive into Unity, the industry-standard tool used by professionals, and learn to design, program, and bring games to life! Through step-by-step tutorials, students will master C# basics, explore 2D physics, and learn essential game development skills like object creation and user interface design. By the end, they’ll have a portfolio of original games to showcase their creativity and coding abilities!

Age range: 12-16

Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

Ages: 8-11 and 11-14

*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system.

Please note: We partnered with Black Rocket to provide this course. By enrolling, you are subject to their refund policy.

Course price: $139-$179, depending on length of the course

To see the schedule for this course, to register, and to play, please go here: https://blackrocket.com/online/lpc/ 

Many people do not view nonprofits as a business, which can create problems. A nonprofit MUST be run in a business-like manner to ensure success and survival. This workshop will show you how nonprofits are a business, with some variations from a for-profit business.

PowerPoint provided following each class at no additional fee. 

Age range: 18+

Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!
Age range: 18+

Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!
Age range: 18+

This course is designed for people who have completed at least 2 years of Conversational Spanish. A more complex look at Spanish Grammar is a part of this class.  Learn even more about different Spanish cultures throughout the world. Improve your reading and comprehension as well. In this conversation course, you will be given the opportunity to communicate using the Spanish you have been learning through former classes. This practice will enhance your travel, work, and everyday interactions with Spanish-speaking people.

Prerequisite: Completion of "Spanish Intermediate B" is necessary to take this class. You can also enroll with instructor permission. Please reach out to our office to receive instructor permission 925-424-1467.  

Required Text: Advanced Spanish Grammar, by Marcial Prado available online. Please purchase the book prior to the first class meeting.

• Advanced Spanish Grammar (Amazon)
• Advanced Spanish Grammar (Barnes and Noble) 

Please note that this is a HYBRID course; you can come in-person or Zoom in online from home. 

Age range: 20+

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed! Age range:18+

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed! Age range:18+

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed! Age range:18+

Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build projects. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Ages: 8-11 and 11-14      

 *Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS. 

Please note: We partnered with Black Rocket to provide this course. By enrolling, you are subject to their refund policy.

Course price: $139-$179, depending on length of the course

To see the schedule for this course, to register, and to play, please go here:https://blackrocket.com/online/lpc/ 

Dive into the world of AI-powered marketing and media creation. Learn to craft engaging social media posts, design visuals, and generate video content using AI tools. This class is ideal for entrepreneurs, educators promoting programs, and professionals managing brand awareness with limited resources and time.

Age range: 18+

During this class you will learn how to manage pictures on your computer. Also, find out how to name, rename, and move pictures into folders to get organized. We will take a look at using the Photo Gallery and minor editing of pictures, such as cropping and making enhancements. We will use pictures for desktop backgrounds and insert a picture into Microsoft Word to manipulate for flyers, invitations, and other printed materials. This is a great class held over Zoom. (Not for Apple/Mac users.) 

Age range: 18+

During this class you will learn how to manage pictures on your computer. Also, find out how to name, rename, and move pictures into folders to get organized. We will take a look at using the Photo Gallery and minor editing of pictures, such as cropping and making enhancements. We will use pictures for desktop backgrounds and insert a picture into Microsoft Word to manipulate for flyers, invitations, and other printed materials. This is a great class held over Zoom. (Not for Apple/Mac users.) 

Age range: 18+

Do you want an overview of the needs, processes, requirements, and planning for creating, incorporating, and applying for nonprofit status with the IRS and state for the organization? This workshop will provide information to understanding what lies ahead.

PowerPoint provided following each class at no additional fee.  

Age range: 18+

If you are thinking of doing a bath remodel, this class is for you! You will learn what you should consider before you do a remodel—budget, design considerations, contractor selection, and more! Resources and tips will be given along with how to budget for your new bath.  Most importantly, you will learn about fine tuning the small details in a bath design that can often turn into costly mistakes.

Age range: 18+

If you are thinking of doing a bath remodel, this class is for you! You will learn what you should consider before you do a remodel—budget, design considerations, contractor selection, and more! Resources and tips will be given along with how to budget for your new bath.  Most importantly, you will learn about fine tuning the small details in a bath design that can often turn into costly mistakes.

Age range: 18+

Begin your rise to the top of the charts with digital music production! Just like today's top artists, you can design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course, students will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. Student-created soundtracks will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Ages: 8-11 and 11-14    

  *Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS. 

Please note: We partnered with Black Rocket to provide this course. By enrolling, you are subject to their refund policy.

Course price: $139-$179, depending on length of the course

To see the schedule for this course, to register, and to play, please go here:https://blackrocket.com/online/lpc/ 

Are you already a Notary and looking for ways to increase your income? Make the most out of your notary commission by becoming a certified Loan Signing Agent. You’ll have an instructor in real time teach you how to notarize loan documents and give you a simple strategy and all the tools you need to launch your new business as a Loan Signing Agent. Our expert teachers are seasoned in the business; they'll teach you the process of completing a signing, best practices in the industry, and how to get loan signing assignments. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course. Topics include:

• Notarize a loan package from any bank successfully every time
• The dos and don'ts of the profession
• What to discuss with your clients
• How to develop your own business
• Getting signed up with busy signing agencies

Cost: $129, includes materials fee. Your materials fee includes a digital workbook, practice loan documents, and a Certificate of Completion. 

  Prerequisite: You must have completed the "Becoming a Notary Public' seminar prior to taking this class or are currently a licensed CA notary. Age range: 18+

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to:

• register for a FREE ChatGPT account
• input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses
• build creative content, from stories to marketing copy
• determine its capabilities and limitations
• understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT

There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor will send a zoom link before class.

Age range: 16+

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to:

• become a “published” writer overnight
• submit manuscripts the correct way
• find the right publisher for your work
• write irresistible query letters
• determine when and how to get an agent
• 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer

If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. 

Age range: 16+

Beginning Conversational Spanish starts with language fundamentals including the alphabet, pronunciation, basic vocabulary and grammar rules. Emphasis is placed on simple conversational situations. Students learn sentences and phrases they need to express themselves in Spanish at work and while traveling.

Required Text: Practical Spanish Grammar, by Marcial Prado (ISBN: 0-471-13446-5) available online. Please purchase the book prior to the first class meeting.

• Practical Spanish Grammar (Amazon)
• Practical Spanish Grammar (Barnes and Noble)

Age range: 20+

Planning a trip to France? This practical and engaging course is designed for travelers with no prior French experience who want to feel more confident navigating real-life situations abroad. We’ll cover essential language skills such as greetings, polite expressions, and how to get around using public transportation. You’ll learn how to check into hotels, buy tickets to museums and events, and—most importantly—how to read and order off a French menu!

The course also includes cultural insights into common courtesies, safety tips, and helpful strategies for visiting popular attractions and discovering off-the-beaten-path experiences. Whether you’re heading to Paris or Provence, this class will help you make the most of your journey.

By the end of the course, students will be able to navigate common travel settings with recognition of appropriate responses and what they are being asked for. Read basic signs, menus and understand cultural norms in France.  No prior French required.

Materials: Students will be provided with a packet and are asked to bring a pen or pencil. The packet is at no cost to students.

Age range: 18+

This course is perfect for anyone new to Korean! You will start by learning the Korean alphabet (Hangul) and basic words and phrases to use in everyday conversations. We will cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while also exploring fun aspects of Korean culture – like food, traditions, and modern life. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the Korean language & culture!

Age range: Ages 17+ are welcome.

Required books: 

• Sogang Korean 1A Student's Book
• Sogang Korean 1A Workbook

This course is for those who have completed Beginning Korean Language & Culture 1 or already know some basics. You will build on your skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while expanding your vocabulary and grammar. Dive into everyday conversations and explore exciting cultural topics like Korean holidays, music, and dramas. Ages 17+ are welcome. Join for interactive activities that will boost your confidence and deepen your appreciation for Korean culture. Let’s level up your Korean!

Age range: Ages 17+ are welcome.

Required books: (These are the same books used for Beginning Korean Language and Culture 1.)

• Sogang Korean 1A Student's Book
• Sogang Korean 1A Workbook

Game Lab is an exciting coding course that allows students to dive into the world of game design and animation. Students will learn to design and code their own 2D games using JavaScript. They'll master sprite animation, game mechanics, and interactive gameplay by building custom characters, animations, and scoring systems. Through hands-on projects, students will gain skills in loops, conditionals, variables, and functions—while bringing their game ideas to life!

Age range: 8-11

Want to know why creators and marketers say a blog is the best type of website? Whether you want a website for personal or professional use, discover how a blog makes it easy to share your products, services, writing, pictures, and videos with family, friends, organizations, and customers. Find out the four most popular ways to use a blog to make money and how a blog makes your search and social media marketing easier! Topics include blogs for business, blog ads, blogs for marketing, and building blog communities.

This class includes a class workbook and one-year online membership, which provides access to a library of over 400 articles on technology, updates of web versions class workbooks, a community of online learners, and live weekly one hour “Tech Topics” on a wide range of technology. 

Age range: 18+

This fun and energetic class combines the grace of Indian classical dance Kathak with the excitement of Bollywood dance. You’ll learn basic Kathak steps like spins, hand movements, and footwork, and then blend them into lively Bollywood-style choreography.
In this sessions, we’ll also learn a special dance to "Shape of You", using Kathak moves with a modern twist. This class is perfect for anyone who loves dancing and wants to try something new, expressive, and joyful! Beginners welcome. No previous experience needed.

Age range: This section is for kids ages 6-15

This fun and energetic class combines the grace of Indian classical dance Kathak with the excitement of Bollywood dance. You’ll learn basic Kathak steps like spins, hand movements, and footwork, and then blend them into lively Bollywood-style choreography.
In this sessions, we’ll also learn a special dance to "Shape of You", using Kathak moves with a modern twist. This class is perfect for anyone who loves dancing and wants to try something new, expressive, and joyful! Beginners welcome. No previous experience needed.

Age range: 15+

Location, Location, Location!

Learn how to buy low-cost, high-cash-flow, and appreciating rental properties in the fastest-growing “Boomtown” markets in the country. After your initial purchases, within 2–6 years, you can either do a cash-out refinance or a 1031 tax-deferred exchange to leverage and scale into more properties. Repeat this process every 2–6 years, and you may be able to retire in 10–15 years—living life on your own terms. The only way to achieve this is by buying in the right “Boomtown” growth markets. We will reveal the top 4 housing markets where this is possible.

About your Instructor:
Seewing Yee, Bachelors (B.B.A.) in Accounting and a Masters (M.S.) in Taxation,  He conducts over 200 real estate seminars each year throughout California at over 30 adult schools, colleges and universities for the past 20 years.

Please note: Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or investment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation.

Age range: 18+

 

This is an easy, hand-building ceramics course in two parts, catering to students with little or no previous ceramics experience. In this course, you will create a beautiful wall sculpture in clay, guided by an art educator, Thomasin Dewhurst. Participants will be instructed step-by-step in a series of two lessons that cover preparing, working with, and modeling in clay, creating an original sculptural design, working with under-glazing and glazing techniques, and learning about kiln-firing. To give time for the pieces to be kiln-fired before glazing, the course is divided into two lessons that are two weeks apart. There will be a short meet-up after the final kiln-firing so that students can collect their finished pieces. This course is a fun, relaxed way to learn about working with clay, resulting in a beautiful art work you will be proud to display. 

Materials: Clay, glazes, and firing cost included in course fee

Age range: 16+

Phlebotomy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Launch your career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1, collecting blood samples from patients in hospitals, clinical laboratories, medical offices, or clinical settings. This course provides a complete learning experience—with 48 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour hands-on externship, and prepares you to take the National Certification Exam and Licensure through the Department of Health Services-Laboratory Field Services to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1(CPTI). A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the course. If you complete the course and pass the licensure exam, you will be a licensed Phlebotomist.

Industry Outlook:

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for licensed phlebotomists is projected to increase by 8% between 2023 and 2033. In San Francisco, the median base pay for a phlebotomist is $71,658* annually.
Program Prerequisites:

Applicants must be 18 years or older and must possess a High School Transcript or have a General Education Diploma (GED) Transcript or show documentation of an equivalent education as described by the State of California. Any of these documents must be available at the time of enrollment. Applicants must be fluent in English since lectures and testing are conducted in English.

CPT1 Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of classroom instruction

  • Course Outline

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

On the first day, you will need to bring: 

• your ID (any govt or school ID is fine),

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalency

• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

Tuition and Payment Information:
Tuition: $2599.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)

Materials fee: est. $229.00 

• $100 from the materials fee covers the California State CPT 1 License Fee (made payable to LFS/DHS)

• $129 from the materials fee covers the National Certification Exam Fee ( made payable to the NHA at the time of the exam)

• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

How to pay:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay tuition here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Externship requirements:

All students must attend an externship interview and will do entry training (30 min of professional development) before they start. The students will also need to have ready to show proof of the following:

• Student Physical

• Background check/drug screening

• TB Test Results

• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP

• BLS (basic life support) certificate from the American Heart Association

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Age range: 18+

*Information from Indeed.com

Phlebotomy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Launch your career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1, collecting blood samples from patients in hospitals, clinical laboratories, medical offices, or clinical settings. This course provides a complete learning experience—with 48 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour hands-on externship, and prepares you to take the National Certification Exam and Licensure through the Department of Health Services-Laboratory Field Services to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1(CPTI). A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the course. If you complete the course and pass the licensure exam, you will be a licensed Phlebotomist.

Industry Outlook:

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for licensed phlebotomists is projected to increase by 8% between 2023 and 2033. In San Francisco, the median base pay for a phlebotomist is $71,658* annually.
Program Prerequisites:

Applicants must be 18 years or older and must possess a High School Transcript or have a General Education Diploma (GED) Transcript or show documentation of an equivalent education as described by the State of California. Any of these documents must be available at the time of enrollment. Applicants must be fluent in English since lectures and testing are conducted in English.

CPT1 Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of classroom instruction

  • Course Outline

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

On the first day, you will need to bring: 

• your ID (any govt or school ID is fine),

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalency

• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

Tuition and Payment Information:
Tuition: $2599.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)

Materials fee: est. $229.00 

• $100 from the materials fee covers the California State CPT 1 License Fee (made payable to LFS/DHS)

• $129 from the materials fee covers the National Certification Exam Fee ( made payable to the NHA at the time of the exam)

• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

How to pay:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay tuition here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Externship requirements:

All students must attend an externship interview and will do entry training (30 min of professional development) before they start. The students will also need to have ready to show proof of the following:

• Student Physical

• Background check/drug screening

• TB Test Results

• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP

• BLS (basic life support) certificate from the American Heart Association

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Age range: 18+

*Information from Indeed.com

Phlebotomy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Launch your career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1, collecting blood samples from patients in hospitals, clinical laboratories, medical offices, or clinical settings. This course provides a complete learning experience—with 48 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour hands-on externship, and prepares you to take the National Certification Exam and Licensure through the Department of Health Services-Laboratory Field Services to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1(CPTI). A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the course. If you complete the course and pass the licensure exam, you will be a licensed Phlebotomist.

Industry Outlook:

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for licensed phlebotomists is projected to increase by 8% between 2023 and 2033. In San Francisco, the median base pay for a phlebotomist is $71,658* annually.
Program Prerequisites:

Applicants must be 18 years or older and must possess a High School Transcript or have a General Education Diploma (GED) Transcript or show documentation of an equivalent education as described by the State of California. Any of these documents must be available at the time of enrollment. Applicants must be fluent in English since lectures and testing are conducted in English.

CPT1 Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of classroom instruction

  • Course Outline

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

On the first day, you will need to bring: 

• your ID (any govt or school ID is fine),

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalency

• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

Tuition and Payment Information:
Tuition: $2599.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)

Materials fee: est. $229.00 

• $100 from the materials fee covers the California State CPT 1 License Fee (made payable to LFS/DHS)

• $129 from the materials fee covers the National Certification Exam Fee ( made payable to the NHA at the time of the exam)

• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

How to pay:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay tuition here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Externship requirements:

All students must attend an externship interview and will do entry training (30 min of professional development) before they start. The students will also need to have ready to show proof of the following:

• Student Physical

• Background check/drug screening

• TB Test Results

• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP

• BLS (basic life support) certificate from the American Heart Association

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Age range: 18+

*Information from Indeed.com

 

If you’re struggling with emotional or physical stress, tension, anxiety, body challenges, hormonal issues, or you simply want a more peaceful and fulfilling life, this course is for you! Energy Medicine Yoga is a gentle, easy, transformative, mind-body healing practice. It guides you to connect with your innate inner wisdom. Moreover, it releases stuck tension, enables you to move with ease, restore balance, regulate your nervous system, and give you the resilience you need to live your best life. This class will make you feel balanced, vibrant and connected to your body. Learn to tap into your body’s natural healing settings and detach from the invisible burdens that keep you stuck.

What You’ll Gain From This Course:

• An applied movement practice: including deep breathing, acupressure, easy, gentle yoga postures to make you feel grounded, safe, centered and present in your body.
• Improved mood, calm and deep relaxed body and nervous system.
• Magical Superpower Tools will nourish your nervous system.
• Improved total body functioning
• Ability to self-regulate and find a sense of physical, emotional, and psychological safety,  presence and balance.
• Empowering techniques; discover inner healing, personal power, gifts for ultimate health, happiness, contentment, safety and peace with life.

Materials: Yoga Mat

Optional materials: Yoga Blocks, Bolster, Blanket, Eye Pillow, Yoga Strap

Age range: 20+

 

Chi Running: Focus on Form and Run Smarter not Harder. This workshop is for runners of all abilities. Whether you’re a new or seasoned runner, your form can make all the difference in how you feel during and after your workout. Chi Running, based on the principles of Tai Chi is designed to maximize energy and minimize strain, helping you feel energized as you increase your distance and duration. But Chi Running isn’t just about enhancing endurance and speed, it’s also about minimizing impact and reducing the risk of injury. Run smarter, not harder. Learn the essentials of Chi Running —a technique that combines Tai Chi principles with the sport of running. At the workshop, you’ll learn to run in a way that feels natural, protects your joints and builds endurance over time. You will be guided through exercises and drills designed to leave you with a clear sense of what the Chi Running technique feels like in your body. You will learn and practice how to: develop, maintain, and body sense good posture and alignment and how to avoid over-using your legs by engaging the power of your core and moving forward from your center. You’ll also learn focuses and unique tips and visualizations for efficient arm swing, cadence and more to help conserve energy, vary speed and avoid injury. We will not be doing lots of running, so no matter what condition you’re in, have no fear.

 

Location will be either the indoor or outdoor track, depending on weather conditions. 

 

Registration number is limited to ensure personal attention, so register early to guarantee a place in the class. Bonus – Reference materials will be emailed post event. For more information about the class, please view here. 

Age range: 15+

The Chi Walking technique emphasizes walking form—the proper and effective biomechanics of walking and draws from the movement principles of Tai Chi to make walking easier on the body by promoting energy efficiency and injury prevention. How you walk dictates how stress moves through your body while walking. Discover how efficient walking techniques distribute less stress on your body. Through innovative walking drills and exercises you will learn and practice how to: develop and maintain good posture and use the power of your core to create smooth whole-body walking which reduces the stress and strain on your hips, back, legs, knees and feet. Learn how to use cadence, cooperate with the pull of gravity, engage efficient arm swing for different walking speeds, how to loosen joints for flexibility and more. The class is suitable for walkers and hikers of all conditioning and experience levels interested in enhancing the health benefits of walking and avoiding injury. The class format includes demonstration, short walking practice sessions, and Q & A/ rest breaks.

The class will be on the indoor track and classroom. Registration number is limited to ensure personal attention so register early to guarantee a place in the class.

 

Bonus – Detailed reference materials will be emailed post event.

Age range: 18+

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years or older and have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate or equivilent

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• 160 Hour of Externship
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• NHA Exam Fee: $155.00 (payable to NHA at the time of the Exam) 

Materials (separate from Tuition and Exam):

• Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Closed-toed shoes
• Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
  • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
  • eBook Version of the above text.
  • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman

How to pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment 

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Do you want or need to create content for your website, newsletter, or social media but struggle to do so? In this class, you’ll discover the five steps used by the pros to produce articles, blog posts, product descriptions, social media posts, and more. Starting with the basics, this class will show you the five essential steps to writing, formatting, choosing images, and creating a calendar for scheduling. You’ll learn about writing, photography, audio, video tools, and posting content applications. 

This class includes a class workbook and one-year online membership, which provides access to a library of over 400 articles on technology, updates of web versions class workbooks, a community of online learners, and live weekly one hour “Tech Topics” on a wide range of technology. 

Age range: 18+

 

Intensive physical training program for epee fencers who are currently competing. There will be specific time set aside for strength training, point control and footwork drills. Bouting in pools and DE's will be organized on a weekly basis.

Age range: 12+

 

Intensive physical training program for epee fencers who are currently competing. There will be specific time set aside for strength training, point control and footwork drills. Bouting in pools and DE's will be organized on a weekly basis.

Age range: 12+

Our foil classes are intended for those fencers who have had at least one full year of instruction, or with permission of coach.  Emphasis is on correct form, skill techniques, and tactical knowledge.  All fencers must provide their own equipment, including electrical gear for future upcoming tournaments.

Age range: 10+

Our foil classes are intended for those fencers who have had at least one full year of instruction, or with permission of coach.  Emphasis is on correct form, skill techniques, and tactical knowledge.  All fencers must provide their own equipment, including electrical gear for future upcoming tournaments.

Age range: 10+

Discover the best copy/paste, drag and drop website builders that will meet your needs and create an appealing, modern, dynamic, small business website. Included is a complete comparison review of the top Website and E-commerce Store builders. Determine the best planning and layout for your site’s specific requirements, with an attention-grabbing Initial Focal Point. Learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing, and the Tips and Traps, Dos and Don’ts of website design. Discover the #1 Secret to a successful website! Taught by a multi award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle.Age range: 18+

You don’t need a degree in creative writing to be an exceptional writer and get paid for it! Anyone with a passion for writing can learn and develop their fiction and non-fiction writing skills. Whether you’re writing from your own life experience, creating new worlds, or informing readers about important information, this class will teach you about the different forms of creative writing, the top 10 creative writing tips for beginners, as well as how to brainstorm for new creative writing ideas, bring your words to life with engaging descriptions, develop your own writing style, and how to get paid for your creative writing. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

 

Age range: 16+

Discover the vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements of Salsa Cubana! Whether new to salsa or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for you. This course is designed to teach you the fundamental steps and techniques of Cuban Salsa, ensuring you build a solid foundation. No partner or prior experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and energy. By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident on the dance floor and ready to shine.

Age range: 18+

Discover the vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements of Salsa Cubana! Whether new to salsa or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for you. This course is designed to teach you the fundamental steps and techniques of Cuban Salsa, ensuring you build a solid foundation. No partner or prior experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and energy. By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident on the dance floor and ready to shine.

Age range: 18+

Join Dr. Cathia Walters, PsyD, and learn how to develop emotional awareness, foster self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and build resilience in the face of challenges. Each class combines engaging discussions, skill-building exercises, and guided meditations to support personal growth and emotional well-being. You  will learn practical tools for managing emotions, enhancing self-compassion, and improving interpersonal relationships.

By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of their emotional landscape and a personalized toolkit for navigating life’s challenges with confidence and ease. Whether they are  looking to strengthen their emotional resilience or develop healthier coping strategies, this course offers valuable insights and techniques for lasting personal growth.

Copies of the course slides and handouts are included. 

Who is this course for? Open to all and is ideal for those entering college, already in college, returning students, adult learners, and retirees.

Age range: 18+

Join Dr. Cathia Walters, PsyD, and learn how to develop emotional awareness, foster self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and build resilience in the face of challenges. Each class combines engaging discussions, skill-building exercises, and guided meditations to support personal growth and emotional well-being. You  will learn practical tools for managing emotions, enhancing self-compassion, and improving interpersonal relationships.

By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of their emotional landscape and a personalized toolkit for navigating life’s challenges with confidence and ease. Whether they are  looking to strengthen their emotional resilience or develop healthier coping strategies, this course offers valuable insights and techniques for lasting personal growth.

Copies of the course slides and handouts are included. 

Who is this course for? Open to all and is ideal for those entering college, already in college, returning students, adult learners, and retirees.

Age range: 18+

Do you know how a basic backup of pictures is done? How about what a web address is, and how to use it? Do you have a working knowledge of what a browser is, saving documents, and email attachments? The instructor will define and demonstrate other very basic terms from A-Z. Some terms include search box, PDF file, scrolling, wi-fi, folders, and operating systems (Windows). If you are a recent learner and struggle with basic computer terms, this class is for you!

Age range: 18+

 In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead!  Age range: 18+

 In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead!  Age range: 18+

Get rid of your “stuff” and get paid! There are several apps and platforms that provide an excellent way for you to generate revenue by selling your unwanted used items or by creating a new e-commerce business. This class presents the most popular yet easy to use apps for each of the top categories including Furniture, Electronics, Clothing, Books, Art, and more. Learn which used items sell best and what can’t be sold. Includes photography tips, pros and cons, dos and don’ts, tips and strategies, costs and how you get paid. So, determine which apps are the best match for the items you want to sell. Age range: 18+

 

Have you thought about painting or drawing but do not know where to start? This course is for adult beginners, or those who would like to refresh their basic art skills, to draw and paint in a traditional, realistic style. With the guidance of local artist Thomasin Dewhurst, you will practice line drawing, shading and blending, proportion, perspective, composition and tonal balance. Then, we will take the drawing skills and apply them to painting practice. Using mainly acrylic paint, we will learn specific painting skills, such as color theory, color-mixing, impasto painting, glazing, scumbling. Selected History of Art references will be included to demonstrate certain aspects, and your instructor will include demonstrations as you learn. Students completing this course will have the skills to better paint on their own, or even participate in more advanced workshops and art events, such as Paint Livermore.

The materials fee of $10 includes all of the tools and supplies that you will need during the course. This is due to the instructor the first day of class. Cash or check only.  

Age range: 16+

Whether you are asking for organizational contributions, selling school fundraising items, putting on an event, or other requests, is asking for and bringing in funds to support your organization or program a challenge? You are not alone. You don’t have to apologize when asking for support and contributions for your organization. In this course you will learn techniques to bring in funds and resources for your project or organization. This workshop is valuable for staff, Boards, volunteers, and anyone who is involved with raising funds for your nonprofit organization.

PowerPoint provided following each class at no additional fee. 

Age range: 18+

 

This 48-hour combination online/hand-on in person EKG Technician Program will allow students to obtain employment as an Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) Technician. The EKG Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic tests to access the heart rhythm and rate in patients. EKG's are also performed before and after operations, during physicals examinations of patients, for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains and when the ordering physician deems it necessary. This course includes 36 hours of online didactic lectures and 12 hours of hands-on classroom training at Las Positas College. An externship is not required. This course prepares you to take the National Certification Exam.

Industry Outlook : According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for a Certified EKG Technician is expected to increase by 10% between 2020 and 2030. Currently, the average salary for an EKG Technician in San Francisco is $62,146*

 

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be 18 years or older.

EKG Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of online didactic and hands-on training
• Opportunity to take NHA exam

Upon successful completion of the EKG Program, students will be able to:            

• Identify and describe the Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology of the major body systems with an emphasis on the Cardiovascular system               

• Describe and explain the Electrical Physiology of the Heart               

• Identify and discuss medications that are associated with the Cardiovascular system.               

• Understand and demonstrate the basic skills to accurately take a patient’s vital signs including a Blood Pressure measurement.      

• Identify and Perform basic EKG Skills. This includes utilizing various EKG machines, such as the 3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead EKG machine.               

• Identify and discuss Waveforms, calculating heart rates, Determining Heart Rhythm, and Einthoven’s Graphic Identification system.            

• Develop the ability to recognize Artifacts on an EKG and understand the errors and prevent them.               

• Recognize arrhythmias.                

• Students will learn to describe Pacemakers, name the chambers of the heart that the pacemaker may pace, explain the ways in which pacemakers can initiate impulses, and assess pacemaker function.         

• Students will learn about the Holter Monitor, its monitoring, and placement on patients.    

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $1249.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
•  Materials fee: $194.00   
  • $125 of the $194 materials fee is for the Nation Exam fee, paid at the time of exam. $69 of the $194 materials fee is for your course book, which you will purchase via a link sent out by the instructors.    

How to pay:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay tuition here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

*Information from Indeed.com

This 48-hour combination online/hand-on in person EKG Technician Program will allow students to obtain employment as an Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) Technician. The EKG Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic tests to access the heart rhythm and rate in patients. EKG's are also performed before and after operations, during physicals examinations of patients, for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains and when the ordering physician deems it necessary. This course includes 36 hours of online didactic lectures and 12 hours of hands-on classroom training at Las Positas College. An externship is not required. This course prepares you to take the National Certification Exam.

Industry Outlook : According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for a Certified EKG Technician is expected to increase by 10% between 2020 and 2030. Currently, the average salary for an EKG Technician in San Francisco is $62,146*

 

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be 18 years or older.

EKG Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of online didactic and hands-on training
• Opportunity to take NHA exam

Upon successful completion of the EKG Program, students will be able to:            

• Identify and describe the Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology of the major body systems with an emphasis on the Cardiovascular system               

• Describe and explain the Electrical Physiology of the Heart               

• Identify and discuss medications that are associated with the Cardiovascular system.               

• Understand and demonstrate the basic skills to accurately take a patient’s vital signs including a Blood Pressure measurement.      

• Identify and Perform basic EKG Skills. This includes utilizing various EKG machines, such as the 3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead EKG machine.               

• Identify and discuss Waveforms, calculating heart rates, Determining Heart Rhythm, and Einthoven’s Graphic Identification system.            

• Develop the ability to recognize Artifacts on an EKG and understand the errors and prevent them.               

• Recognize arrhythmias.                

• Students will learn to describe Pacemakers, name the chambers of the heart that the pacemaker may pace, explain the ways in which pacemakers can initiate impulses, and assess pacemaker function.         

• Students will learn about the Holter Monitor, its monitoring, and placement on patients.    

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $1249.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
•  Materials fee: $194.00   
  • $125 of the $194 materials fee is for the Nation Exam fee, paid at the time of exam. $69 of the $194 materials fee is for your course book, which you will purchase via a link sent out by the instructors.    

How to pay:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay tuition here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

*Information from Indeed.com

This 48-hour combination online/hand-on in person EKG Technician Program will allow students to obtain employment as an Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) Technician. The EKG Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic tests to access the heart rhythm and rate in patients. EKG's are also performed before and after operations, during physicals examinations of patients, for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains and when the ordering physician deems it necessary. This course includes 36 hours of online didactic lectures and 12 hours of hands-on classroom training at Las Positas College. An externship is not required. This course prepares you to take the National Certification Exam.

Industry Outlook : According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for a Certified EKG Technician is expected to increase by 10% between 2020 and 2030. Currently, the average salary for an EKG Technician in San Francisco is $62,146*

 

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be 18 years or older.

EKG Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of online didactic and hands-on training
• Opportunity to take NHA exam

Upon successful completion of the EKG Program, students will be able to:            

• Identify and describe the Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology of the major body systems with an emphasis on the Cardiovascular system               

• Describe and explain the Electrical Physiology of the Heart               

• Identify and discuss medications that are associated with the Cardiovascular system.               

• Understand and demonstrate the basic skills to accurately take a patient’s vital signs including a Blood Pressure measurement.      

• Identify and Perform basic EKG Skills. This includes utilizing various EKG machines, such as the 3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead EKG machine.               

• Identify and discuss Waveforms, calculating heart rates, Determining Heart Rhythm, and Einthoven’s Graphic Identification system.            

• Develop the ability to recognize Artifacts on an EKG and understand the errors and prevent them.               

• Recognize arrhythmias.                

• Students will learn to describe Pacemakers, name the chambers of the heart that the pacemaker may pace, explain the ways in which pacemakers can initiate impulses, and assess pacemaker function.         

• Students will learn about the Holter Monitor, its monitoring, and placement on patients.    

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $1249.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
•  Materials fee: $194.00   
  • $125 of the $194 materials fee is for the Nation Exam fee, paid at the time of exam. $69 of the $194 materials fee is for your course book, which you will purchase via a link sent out by the instructors.    

How to pay:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay tuition here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

*Information from Indeed.com

This 48-hour combination online/hand-on in person EKG Technician Program will allow students to obtain employment as an Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) Technician. The EKG Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic tests to access the heart rhythm and rate in patients. EKG's are also performed before and after operations, during physicals examinations of patients, for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains and when the ordering physician deems it necessary. This course includes 36 hours of online didactic lectures and 12 hours of hands-on classroom training at Las Positas College. An externship is not required. This course prepares you to take the National Certification Exam.

Industry Outlook : According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for a Certified EKG Technician is expected to increase by 10% between 2020 and 2030. Currently, the average salary for an EKG Technician in San Francisco is $62,146*

 

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be 18 years or older.

EKG Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of online didactic and hands-on training
• Opportunity to take NHA exam

Upon successful completion of the EKG Program, students will be able to:            

• Identify and describe the Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology of the major body systems with an emphasis on the Cardiovascular system               

• Describe and explain the Electrical Physiology of the Heart               

• Identify and discuss medications that are associated with the Cardiovascular system.               

• Understand and demonstrate the basic skills to accurately take a patient’s vital signs including a Blood Pressure measurement.      

• Identify and Perform basic EKG Skills. This includes utilizing various EKG machines, such as the 3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead EKG machine.               

• Identify and discuss Waveforms, calculating heart rates, Determining Heart Rhythm, and Einthoven’s Graphic Identification system.            

• Develop the ability to recognize Artifacts on an EKG and understand the errors and prevent them.               

• Recognize arrhythmias.                

• Students will learn to describe Pacemakers, name the chambers of the heart that the pacemaker may pace, explain the ways in which pacemakers can initiate impulses, and assess pacemaker function.         

• Students will learn about the Holter Monitor, its monitoring, and placement on patients.    

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $1249.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
•  Materials fee: $194.00   
  • $125 of the $194 materials fee is for the Nation Exam fee, paid at the time of exam. $69 of the $194 materials fee is for your course book, which you will purchase via a link sent out by the instructors.    

How to pay:

Once registered with Las Positas College, Community Education, please pay tuition here: https://www.aumtonline.com/online-payment

Important. Please read: When paying, select "Online Payment." You can make an initial pre-registration payment of $245 to secure your place. Students who have registered but not submitted payment prior to the start of class have not completed the registration process and will not be admitted into the class. For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

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Unlock the world of electronics and coding with Arduino! In this hands-on class, kids will learn to build circuits, program with C++-inspired Arduino code, and create amazing projects, from robots to smart systems. They'll gain valuable skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world technology applications, all while unleashing their creativity. Join us on this exciting journey to unlock the power of Arduino!

Age range: 12-16

Materials: $40 for Arduino kit. The following payment methods are accepted: cash;check, or payment app, such as Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, etc. 

Join Jennifer Thaete, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, as she reviews and discusses the primary legal documents most commonly used in creating an estate plan including: Trusts, Wills, Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney; She will cover the Pros and Cons of these options; and a general overview of Probate and Conservatorship will be discussed in concert with the above.  All information is in plain English, and handouts will be provided. 

Age range: 18+

Join Jennifer Thaete, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, as she reviews and discusses the primary legal documents most commonly used in creating an estate plan including: Trusts, Wills, Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney; She will cover the Pros and Cons of these options; and a general overview of Probate and Conservatorship will be discussed in concert with the above.  All information is in plain English, and handouts will be provided. 

Age range: 18+

Instructor will demonstrate how to navigate and interface with Excel’s basic features. See how to create a simple contact list. You will view how to use calculations such as AutoSum and see how to generate simple formulas. Also, learn to use the fill handle, sort existing data, merge and center, move cells and ranges, and wrap text. These easy steps will be held over Zoom. 
Age range:18+

Instructor will demonstrate how to navigate and interface with Excel’s basic features. See how to create a simple contact list. You will view how to use calculations such as AutoSum and see how to generate simple formulas. Also, learn to use the fill handle, sort existing data, merge and center, move cells and ranges, and wrap text. These easy steps will be held over Zoom. 
Age range:18+

Self-publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self-publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options, and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies for future use are included in class fee.

Prerequisite: participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published," which is offered right before this class. 

Age range: 16+

 

Learn how Gina has taught her way around the world & paid for vacations and travel to 100 countries. Teaching English can be a high paying career or simply a great way to travel free. English is the world’s business & travel language. Being able to speak English helps people get better paying jobs & life changing choices. If you speak English, you can teach conversational English! You don’t have to be certified or speak the local language. However, getting certified can help you make more money & get a job faster and easier. There are now many excellent affordable online certification programs. Plus, make money teaching English online, earn a free vacation, a 2-month paid summer job, or full-time work that earns up to $90K a year. Learn about the best paying jobs, how to promote your teaching qualifications, the best certification programs (online & in person) and specific hiring organizations. Gina teaches this online class while she is traveling around the worldwide. Tuition includes her 100-page digital book "Get Paid to Teach English" (a $39.95 value). Go to www.GinaHenry.com for more instructor information.

Please Review Carefully:

Your “Teach English” 100-page ebook and zoom link will be emailed to you a few days before the class. Please email the instructor and confirm you received the digital book and zoom link at GinaHenryTravelINFO@gmail.com. Good internet connection and a PC, laptop, tablet or smart phone with camera and mic is needed. You should download Zoom in advance of class. It is free to install, https://zoom.us/download. Look for an email from your instructor with the Zoom link for the class. Be ready to log on and join the meeting 15 minutes prior to the class start time to enjoy a live chat and take attendance. If you have trouble using the link, just go to Zoom.us, click "Join a Meeting" and enter the meeting ID and password provided in the instructor's email.

Age range: 16+

 

Let’s make your tasks in Microsoft Word a lot easier! You will save time and frustration and see how to properly use tabs. We will go on to explore dictation, easy paragraph functions, and the sort feature. See the beauty of working with soft and hard returns and how to easily create and use tables. Get tips and tricks, as well as use shortcuts to save time. Let’s look at creating headers/footers and using the Format Painter to easily format existing text. (Not for Apple/Mac users.) Learn lots of great information by Zoom! 

Age range: 18+

Let’s make your tasks in Microsoft Word a lot easier! You will save time and frustration and see how to properly use tabs. We will go on to explore dictation, easy paragraph functions, and the sort feature. See the beauty of working with soft and hard returns and how to easily create and use tables. Get tips and tricks, as well as use shortcuts to save time. Let’s look at creating headers/footers and using the Format Painter to easily format existing text. (Not for Apple/Mac users.) Learn lots of great information by Zoom! 

Age range: 18+

Author and instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smart phone. This class is designed for mature and recent Android users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, e-mail, camera, the Play Store, settings, and the Internet. Your patient instructor and class will meet over Zoom. Not for iPhone users.

Age range: 18+

Author and instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smart phone. This class is designed for mature and recent iPhone users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, e-mail, camera, App store, settings, and the Internet. Your patient instructor and class will meet over Zoom. Not for Android users.

Age range: 18+

Author and instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smart phone. This class is designed for mature and recent iPhone users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, e-mail, camera, App store, settings, and the Internet. Your patient instructor and class will meet over Zoom. Not for Android users.

Age range: 18+

 Looking to improve your golf game? Learn with the guidance of an expert and with the support of other community members looking to improve. This course will analyze your grip, set-up, alignment and the full swing, and the instructor will provide video analysis and feedback on what to improve. You will learn various short game techniques including pitching, chipping, putting, and sand play. The last focuses on the theme of course management and involves playing 9 holes of golf. This course is for beginner to intermediate skill-level players. 

About your Instructor: Paul Sapsford is the instructor for this class. He has taught the Las Positas College Golf class for over 10 years, played collegiate golf in the UK, and was certified by the USGT as an Associate Teaching Professional in 2017.

 

 

Please note the following:

• Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to join.
• This course is held at the Las Positas Golf Course. The exact meeting place will be communicated in an email prior to the beginning of class.
• There is a small additional fee to purchase driving range golf balls. They are $7 per bucket, which are purchased at Las Positas Golf Course. Please bring your clubs, but if you don’t have any, we can provide.

You will see how a host sends an e-mail, invites, and schedules meetings. Even the basic host controls can seem overwhelming, but we will explore those, as well. You’ll learn how to Share Screen, invite, and send links to e-mails. This class is a great place to start before hosting your first Zoom meeting! Join this informative class by Zoom. 

Age range: 18+

You will see how a host sends an e-mail, invites, and schedules meetings. Even the basic host controls can seem overwhelming, but we will explore those, as well. You’ll learn how to Share Screen, invite, and send links to e-mails. This class is a great place to start before hosting your first Zoom meeting! Join this informative class by Zoom. 

Age range: 18+

Want to turn an idea into a tech product people actually want? Whether you're new to tech or just getting started, this class introduces the process of building real products that solve real problems. Learn how to validate ideas, build MVPs, and pitch like a product pro—all in a supportive, hands-on environment. Free digital tools (e.g., Google Docs, Figma, Notion) will be used in class. No coding required.

In this course, you will...

• understand what makes a tech product succeed or fail
• identify and validate real-world user problems
•  apply user-centered product development practices
• create a product pitch and scope an MVP (minimum viable product)
• gain hands-on experience with product management tools

Materials: There is a $10 materials fee for the handouts that is due on the first day of class. The instructor accepts payemt with payment app, such as Apple Pay, Venmo, and Zelle or cash. Please bring a notebook, pencil, and a laptop, though computers wll be provided.

Age range: 18+

Have you ever wondered how beautiful candles are made? Have you ever wanted to make fragrant, multicolored candles for yourself or friends? In this dynamic online workshop, students will learn virtually how to create unique candles to admire and share for far less than what they cost in stores. During this class, you will complete several candles and learn skills that will allow you to continue making your own candles.

In this course, we will cover:

• Getting started
• Types of candles
• Candle molds
• Adding fragrance and color
• Materials and supply sources

This class is arranged to run in Zoom platform. Each participant will receive zoom link and ingredient list in their email a week before the class. A digital book is included in the registration fee. 

Age range: 18+

Your bath can become your at-home getaway when you add beautiful and fragrant handmade glycerin soaps. Making these beautiful soaps is easy, enjoyable, and a way to express your creativity. In this live online course, you will create different types of soaps while learning how to use colors, molds, fragrances, essential oil, extract, herbs, and, also, novelties. There will be a virtual discussion on how to make organic, natural or therapeutic soap. Each participant will receive zoom link and ingredient list a week before the start of class. A digital book is included in the price of the course. Age range: 18+

A class for anyone interested in starting a business from home!

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. You will discover:

• more than 250 legitimate home business ideas
• mandatory legal documentation
• many ways to market your product/service
• how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!)

Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. 

Age range: 16+

We’re back to our travels, but everything is getting more expensive. So how do we make our travel free and even make money while we are traveling? Learn how to find the deep travel discounts motivating us to see the world. If you are retired, changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she has traveled for free to 104 countries and all 50 states. Plus learn important tips on travel safety, trip insurance, affordable retirement opportunities & other inspirational life enhancing strategies. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours, cruises & more! Volunteer, fun work-vacations, paid travel, teach English, mystery shopping, importing, drop shipping & remote employment opportunities.

Gina teaches this online class while she is traveling all over the USA & worldwide.

Tuition includes her 100-page digital book "How to Travel Free & Make Money Traveling” (a $39.95 value) which provides names, phone numbers, and websites of all of the contacts you need to put this practical information to use. 

Please Review Carefully:

Your 100-page ebook and zoom link will be emailed to you a few days before the class. Please email the instructor and confirm you received the digital book at GinaHenryTravelINFO@gmail.com. Good internet connection and a PC, laptop, tablet or smart phone with camera and mic is needed. You should download Zoom in advance of class. It is free to install, https://zoom.us/download. Look for an email from your instructor with the Zoom link for the class. Be ready to log on and join the meeting 15 minutes prior to the class start time to enjoy a live chat and take attendance. If you have trouble using the link, just go to Zoom.us, click "Join a Meeting" and enter the meeting ID and password provided in the instructor's email.

Class does not offer health advice as to whether an individual should travel. Please refer to your doctor and local and CDC guidelines before deciding to travel at this time.

Age range: 16+

You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also be discussed. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. This course is LIVE REMOTE during the date and time listed. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.  

Age range: 16+

 

Class continues after Beginning Conversational Spanish series. Students build upon their prior knowledge to develop the foundational vocabulary necessary to carry on basic conversations such as greetings, farewells, addresses, phone numbers, directions, and interaction with other Spanish speakers. Students also learn more about how Spanish culture differs in various Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. Students' conversation and reading abilities will improve with this intermediate series. 

Required Text: Practical Spanish Grammar, by Marcial Prado (ISBN: 0-471-13446-5) available online. Please purchase the book prior to the first class meeting.

• Practical Spanish Grammar (Amazon)
• Practical Spanish Grammar (Barnes and Noble)

Age range: 20+

Class continues after Beginning Conversational Spanish and Intermediate Spanish A. Students build upon their prior knowledge to develop the foundational vocabulary necessary to carry on basic conversations such as greetings, farewells, addresses, phone numbers, directions, and interaction with other Spanish speakers. Students also learn more about how Spanish culture differs in various Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. Students' conversation and reading abilities will improve with this intermediate series. 

Required Text: Practical Spanish Grammar, by Marcial Prado (ISBN: 0-471-13446-5) available online. Please purchase the book prior to the first class meeting.

• Practical Spanish Grammar (Amazon)
• Practical Spanish Grammar (Barnes and Noble)

Age range: 20+

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workshop is indented to give a theoretical and hands-on overview of different types of additive manufacturing (3D printing) and the technologies used to assess 3D printed parts. Through this course, students will gain experience with plastic, metal, and ceramic 3D printing as well as post-processing techniques, such as heat treatments and metrology. 

By the end of this course, students should have a general understanding of:

• additive manufacturing versus subtractive manufacturing
• different types of AM methods and their advantages/disadvantages
• considerations for AM of different materials
• part and material characterization/measurements
• pre-and post-processing needed for different types of AM

This workshop is supported by the NNSA Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program under Award No. DE-NA0004160, which is a collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to provide deployment of workplace skills in context to the work done at LLNL. 

Discover the potential of AI tools in this introductory session designed for professionals, educators, and small business owners. Learn how to integrate AI into your daily tasks, from simplifying workflows to boosting creativity and productivity. By the end, you’ll understand how to interact with AI tools effectively and explore their endless possibilities.

Age range: 18+

This carefully designed introductory course provides students with the foundational skills to speak, read, and type Mandarin Chinese at a basic level. The course emphasizes the use of the Pinyin Romanization system to support accurate pronunciation and effective language learning. Students will also begin working with simplified Chinese characters, learning how to recognize and type them using Pinyin-based input methods.

Designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of the Chinese language, this course offers a supportive environment for developing essential communication skills. In addition to language instruction, students will explore key elements of Chinese culture, enriching their understanding of the language in context.

Materials: All course materials are provided free of charge and shared via Google Classroom.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Use the Pinyin Romanization system as a pronunciation guide for Mandarin Chinese

• Recognize and type simplified Chinese characters using Pinyin input methods

• Develop basic skills in speaking, reading, and typing Mandarin Chinese

• Gain an introductory understanding of Chinese culture and traditions

Age range: 16+

Learn the nine steps professionals use to market any business or organization online. For beginners and others looking to improve, we'll cover the most popular online tactics from SEO, advertising, social media, channels, affiliates, e-commerce, content marketing, and the #1 marketing approach recommended by Google and others. This course will help you get started and take your marketing up a level, help you learn how to do it yourself, or help you hire and manage an agency to do the work for you. This class includes a class workbook and one-year online membership, which provides access to a library of over 400 articles on technology, updates of web versions class workbooks, a community of online learners, and live weekly one hour “Tech Topics” on a wide range of technology. 

Age range: 18+

Are you interested in taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), living or studying in Japan, or working in the animation and gaming industry? This class is for the academically inclined individual not afraid to take a deep dive into the complicated world of Japanese grammar, reading, and writing. We will cover both hiragana, katakana, and an introduction to Kanji. Let’s study Japanese!    

Instructor Belardino: The instructor is half Japanese, lived in Japan for almost twenty years, is credentialed, and is a certificated language teacher. She is also a member of the American Association of Teachers Japanese and the California Association of Japanese Language Teachers.    

Required Books: 

Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (Genki (1)) (Multilingual Edition) (English and Japanese Edition)

                                                                              Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Workbook (Japanese and English                                                                                          Edition)

The textbook introduces the Japanese language in a manner that is extremely easy to understand. If you have any sort of disability, please let the instructor know, and she will be more than happy to accommodate your needs.

Age range: 14+

Please note: This is a live remote class. You will meet on zoom during the scheduled days and times. The instructor will email the zoom link and important information before the first class meeting. Any sort of recording, either via Zoom or third party software, is strictly prohibited for this course. Thank you for your understanding. Her goal is to transform the “remote” environment into a safe, engaging, space where students can freely ask questions, and have an enjoyable learning experience. She does request that all students who sign up for her classes turn their cameras on to optimize the virtual learning experience.

Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your family’s medical visits. No prior experience is necessary. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. This comprehensive course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa Grinnell, RRT. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

This course is LIVE REMOTE during the date and time listed. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.  

Age range: 16+

In this workshop, instructor and professional voice coach, John Morris, will share a comprehensive introduction to Voice-Over (VO) and Podcasting followed by hands-on experience using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry.

This course is live-remote. The instructor will send you a meeting link prior to the beginning of class. 

Age range: 18+

In this workshop designed specifically for teens, instructor and professional voice coach, John Morris, the voice of Andy in the Toy Story movies, will share a comprehensive introduction to Voice-Over (VO) and Podcasting followed by hands-on experience using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry.

Age range: 12-18

This course is live-remote. The instructor will send you a meeting link. 

If you are thinking of doing a kitchen remodel, this class is for you! You will learn what you should consider before you do a remodel—budget, design considerations, contractor selection, and much more. Resources and tips will be given along with how to budget for your new kitchen.  Most importantly, you will learn about fine tuning the small details in a kitchen design that can often turn into costly mistakes.

Age range: 18+

If you are thinking of doing a kitchen remodel, this class is for you! You will learn what you should consider before you do a remodel—budget, design considerations, contractor selection, and much more. Resources and tips will be given along with how to budget for your new kitchen.  Most importantly, you will learn about fine tuning the small details in a kitchen design that can often turn into costly mistakes.

Age range: 18+