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Burn off those holiday cookies and start a new family tradition! This fun, high-energy 4-day holiday pickleball class is designed for parents and kids (ages 9+) to learn the fastest-growing sport in America together. No experience is necessary—just bring your energy! Our welcoming instructor will guide you through the basics of the game in a supportive, festive atmosphere. You’ll learn essential rules, scoring, and court positioning while playing fun games. This is the perfect post-Christmas activity to keep everyone active, laughing, and building lasting memories together. Paddles are provided, so just bring your sneakers and get ready to dink, serve, and smash your way into the New Year!

Skills Learned:

• The Basics: Proper grip, ready stance, and foundational forehand/backhand strokes.
• Serving & Returns: Mastering legal underhand serves and deep returns to start rallies.
• Dinking: Developing soft-touch control at the net to play within the "Kitchen".
• Court Positioning: Understanding where to stand for teamwork and safe movement.
• Scoring & Rules: Learning how to track points, handle serving rotations, and follow the two-bounce rule.

Age range: 9+

America’s aging population is rapidly growing, creating new challenges — and new opportunities — for families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and communities. Explore what aging looks like today and how the needs of older adults are evolving. Gain insight into the emotional, physical, financial, and social realities seniors and their families face, while learning how preparation, education, and community support can dramatically improve quality of life.

This class is especially valuable for:

• Adult children beginning to navigate care decisions for parents
• Individuals considering careers in senior services
• Anyone wanting to better advocate for older adults.

The session combines education, discussion, and practical guidance to help students feel more informed, empowered, and prepared.

Age range: 18+

Discover how investors are using the emerging new construction co-living model to generate strong cash flow and build long-term wealth.You'll learn how to purchase turnkey, purpose-built co-living properties in some of the nation's fastest-growing housing markets using long-term fixed-rate financing.

Topics include:

• Understanding the rent-by-the-room co-living investment model.
• Investing in turnkey new construction single-family homes, duplexes, and fourplexes.
• Financing options, including 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with as little as 25% down.
• Serving the growing workforce housing market by renting individual private bedrooms.
• Strategies for maximizing cash flow, long-term appreciation, and overall investment returns.
• Building passive income through professionally managed rental properties.

You'll also learn about typical investment price ranges, including single-family homes starting in the low $300,000s, duplexes averaging around $600,000, and fourplexes averaging approximately $900,000.

Whether you're purchasing your first investment property or expanding an existing portfolio, this class provides an overview of how the new construction co-living model can fit into a long-term real estate investment strategy. No prior real estate investing experience is required.

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+

 

Learn self defense for today's environments! Original Oakland Jeet Kune Do was conceived right here in the Bay Area by the legendary Bruce Lee and James Y. Lee, to promote personal self expression in combative form. Learn from a 3rd generation certified instructor with 30+ years experience, Sifu Tommy Robles, to enhance the body and mind, and the principles of Jeet Kune Do! Beginners welcome!

Age range: 13+

Turn your talents into income with AI: manage social media posts for businesses, create greeting cards, resume writing, online tutoring, teach Yoga online, write project proposals, for a side hustle. Great class for people looking for work, out of work individuals looking to start a small business, retirees wanting to get back into the workforce part time, seniors seeking enrichment, those in the workforce who are in jobs they don’t enjoy and want to find new career opportunities working from home, or someone who likes to take a class on a new topic simply for fun learning. 

Age range: 18+

Turn your talents into income with AI: manage social media posts for businesses, create greeting cards, resume writing, online tutoring, teach Yoga online, write project proposals, for a side hustle. Great class for people looking for work, out of work individuals looking to start a small business, retirees wanting to get back into the workforce part time, seniors seeking enrichment, those in the workforce who are in jobs they don’t enjoy and want to find new career opportunities working from home, or someone who likes to take a class on a new topic simply for fun learning. 

Age range: 18+

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!

Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes. 
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 Intermediate Spanish 2B or 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!

Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes. 

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!

Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes. 

Age range:18+

AI tools change every few months, but the skill that doesn't expire is knowing how to learn any of them. This hands-on workshop teaches adaptability: the discipline of learning any AI tool fast instead of memorizing one app. Your instructor is a Silicon Valley engineer with 25+ years adapting to automation changes across R&D labs and consulting contracts where immediate delivery was never optional. That same adaptability is what this course is built on. You'll co-edit professional documents with AI in real time, customize AI to remember your work style across sessions, and build structured prompts that turn generic answers into professional output, along with privacy configuration and cost strategies most users never discover. You walk away with prompt templates, a cost-routing guide, and an artifact you built with AI, ready to use Monday. Live demos preview AI agents like Hermes and Claude Code handling multi-step work for you, a glimpse of advanced courses. No experience or laptop required.

Age range: 18+

AI tools change every few months, but the skill that doesn't expire is knowing how to learn any of them. This hands-on workshop teaches adaptability: the discipline of learning any AI tool fast instead of memorizing one app. Your instructor is a Silicon Valley engineer with 25+ years adapting to automation changes across R&D labs and consulting contracts where immediate delivery was never optional. That same adaptability is what this course is built on. You'll co-edit professional documents with AI in real time, customize AI to remember your work style across sessions, and build structured prompts that turn generic answers into professional output, along with privacy configuration and cost strategies most users never discover. You walk away with prompt templates, a cost-routing guide, and an artifact you built with AI, ready to use Monday. Live demos preview AI agents like Hermes and Claude Code handling multi-step work for you, a glimpse of advanced courses. No experience or laptop required.

Age range: 18+

Discover how artificial intelligence can help you start, grow, and streamline your business. No technical experience required. In this beginner-friendly course, you'll learn to confidently use leading AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot to improve marketing, increase productivity, generate content, and simplify everyday business tasks. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you'll master effective prompting techniques and create a personalized AI Action Plan you can use immediately. Students also receive a library of 50+ ready-to-use business prompts and course guides.

A Certificate of Completion is awarded to those that meet the following criteria:

• Attendance at all four weekly sessions (or approved makeup work if one session is missed)
• Submission of completed Student Guides 1 through 4
• Completion of the personalized AI Action Plan (Week 4)
• Participation in at least one live hands-on activity per session

Age range: 18+

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+

Explore how AI can transform the way you conduct research and analyze information. This session will guide you in using AI to find relevant data, simplify complex materials, and produce actionable insights. Whether you’re a business owner making strategic decisions or an educator curating knowledge, this class will enhance your capabilities. Age range: 18+

DESIGN. GENERATE. IMPRESS. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces designers to the practical use of AI in the creative process. Come away understanding how to use AI as a tool to enhance creativity, not replace it! Learn how to generate ideas, create visual concepts, and improve workflow using simple AI tools in fast and easy way—no technical background required. The course focuses on real design applications, showing how AI can support interior design, architecture, and even digital art. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to create smarter and design faster, and most importantly you will experience the future of design, now!

Course Materials:

• An account with web-based app Midjourney is needed. Free version is available, or upgrade for $10 a month. 

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.) 

Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes. 

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+

Create your own custom aromatherapy candle in one hands-on session. Formulate a fragrance oil blend, calculate the wax to-fragrance ratios, and build a finished product with botanical additives and custom labeling, each designed around a personal wellness intention that you define at the start of the session. No experience needed. All materials included.

Age range: 18+

Create your own custom aromatherapy candle in one hands-on session. Formulate a fragrance oil blend, calculate the wax to-fragrance ratios, and build a finished product with botanical additives and custom labeling, each designed around a personal wellness intention that you define at the start of the session. No experience needed. All materials included.

Age range: 18+

Ideal for anyone wanting basic CPR and First Aid knowledge with a focus on childcare scenarios. A mix of instruction and practice, this course will equip you with the knowledge to keep the kids in your care safe. We will cover CPR basics, including how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and choking for child and infant. Learn how to recognize and treat sudden illness, wound care, treatment of anaphylactic shock (use of epi-pens), and how to respond to mechanical and head injuries. We will also cover situational awareness as it pertains to safety and protection. Successful completion of this course will earn the student a nationally recognized CPR and First Aid Certificate.  Age range: 12+

By the end of this class, you will learn how to... 

• assess situations to understand how to provide care
• perform CPR on Child or Infant, with or without an AED
• recognize and treat sudden injury or illness
• care for a choking child or infant
• recognize and avoid unsafe situations

Age range: 12+

This is a recognized Basic Life Support CPR and First Aid class. This course will cover CPR basics, including how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child, and infant, care for a choking individual, and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). In addition, students will learn how to recognize and treat sudden illness, wound care, treatment of anaphylactic shock (use of epi-pens), and how to respond to mechanical and head injuries. Students will be given the opportunity to work through specific scenarios and by the end of the course, should have a good understanding of basic level of care. Successful completion of this course will earn the student a nationally recognized BLS CPR Certificate, which can also be used to satisfy a Community CPR requirement, and a First Aid Certificate.

By the end of this class, you will learn how to... 

• Assess situations to understand how to provide care
• Perform CPR on Adult, Child, or Infant, with or without an AED
• Recognize and treat sudden injury or illness
• Care for a choking individual

Age range: 12+

This is a recognized Basic Life Support CPR and First Aid class. This course will cover CPR basics, including how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child, and infant, care for a choking individual, and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). In addition, students will learn how to recognize and treat sudden illness, wound care, treatment of anaphylactic shock (use of epi-pens), and how to respond to mechanical and head injuries. Students will be given the opportunity to work through specific scenarios and by the end of the course, should have a good understanding of basic level of care. Successful completion of this course will earn the student a nationally recognized BLS CPR Certificate, which can also be used to satisfy a Community CPR requirement, and a First Aid Certificate.

By the end of this class, you will learn how to... 

• Assess situations to understand how to provide care
• Perform CPR on Adult, Child, or Infant, with or without an AED
• Recognize and treat sudden injury or illness
• Care for a choking individual

Age range: 12+

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+

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+

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. 

Age range: 16+

Perfect for brand-new players or those who know the basic rules! Our small group lessons will fast-track their improvement by teaching key openings, must-know middlegame tactics, and essential endgame strategies. They’ll practice their skills in competitive games, with trophies at the end of the session for top finishers and most improved. By the end of the session (or sooner), they’ll be ready to compete in US Chess-rated tournaments as well as vie for the title of household champion!. 

Age range: 6-14

Perfect for brand-new players or those who know the basic rules! Our small group lessons will fast-track their improvement by teaching key openings, must-know middlegame tactics, and essential endgame strategies. They’ll practice their skills in competitive games, with trophies at the end of the session for top finishers and most improved. By the end of the session (or sooner), they’ll be ready to compete in US Chess-rated tournaments as well as vie for the title of household champion!. 

Age range: 6-14

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: 18+

Oui, c’est possible! Whether you’re preparing for travel, interested in French culture, or simply looking to exercise your brain, this class will help you get started on your French language journey.This French for beginners class is designed for adult learners with little or no prior experience in French, as well as those who have studied French in the past and wish to refresh their skills.Through interactive lessons focused on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural immersion, students will begin to understand and communicate in French. Class activities include listening and speaking practice, short readings, and shadowing native speaker examples.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Pronounce the French alphabet, vowels, and consonants accurately
• Introduce yourself and greet others in French
• Use numbers, days, months, seasons, and tell time
• Identify and use subject pronouns with common verbs
• Conjugate regular and selected irregular verbs in the present tense
• Understand the gender of nouns (masculine/feminine), use French articles appropriately
• Familiarity with common foods in cafés, and markets. Talk about quantities of foods.
• Use common expressions in everyday situations
• Ask and answer simple questions in French
• Read short French texts and demonstrate basic comprehension

Required Book: Please puchase  French Workbook for Dummies 1st Edition by Laura K. Lawless

Age range: 16+

Whether you’re continuing your French journey for travel, conversation, culture, or simply the joy of learning something new, this class will help you build confidence and expand your communication skills in French. Designed for adult learners who have completed a beginning-level French course or already have a basic foundation in the language, this interactive class explores everyday topics such as family, clothing, transportation, home life, directions, and personality — all while strengthening pronunciation, listening, speaking, and grammar skills. You will continue developing real-world communication through games, conversation practice, cultural exploration, and shadowing native speaker examples in a supportive and engaging environment.

Required Book: Please purchase  French Workbook for Dummies 1st Edition by Laura K. Lawless

Age range: 16+

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the world's most effective martial arts! Ages 5-7 can come learn in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. BJJ Sprouts focus on developing fundamental grappling skills with games, exercises, and drills. Students will learn confidence, composure, respect, and self-defense skills!

Ages: 5-7

Materials: White or Gray Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Uniform

This class is held offsite at: Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu - 7034 Commerce Cir. Ste. F, Pleasanton, CA 94588

 

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the world's most effective martial arts! Ages 5-7 can come learn in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. BJJ Sprouts focus on developing fundamental grappling skills with games, exercises, and drills. Students will learn confidence, composure, respect, and self-defense skills!

Ages: 5-7

Materials: White or Gray Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Uniform

This class is held offsite at: Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu - 7034 Commerce Cir. Ste. F, Pleasanton, CA 94588

 

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the world's most effective martial arts! Ages 8-13 can come learn in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. BJJ Sprouts focus on developing fundamental grappling skills with games, exercises, and drills. Students will learn confidence, composure, respect, and self-defense skills!

Ages: 8-13

Materials: White or Gray Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Uniform

This class is held offsite at: Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu - 7034 Commerce Cir. Ste. F, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the world's most effective martial arts! Ages 8-13 can come learn in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. BJJ Sprouts focus on developing fundamental grappling skills with games, exercises, and drills. Students will learn confidence, composure, respect, and self-defense skills!

Ages: 8-13

Materials: White or Gray Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Uniform

This class is held offsite at: Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu - 7034 Commerce Cir. Ste. F, Pleasanton, CA 94588

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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

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. 

• Closed-toed shoes

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. $225.00 

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

• $125 from the materials fee covers the National Certification Exam Fee ( made payable to the NHA at the time of the exam)

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CPT1: 4 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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

Important notes: You do not need these complete to start the didactic portion of the class. 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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

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. 

• Closed-toed shoes

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. $225.00 

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

• $125 from the materials fee covers the National Certification Exam Fee ( made payable to the NHA at the time of the exam)

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CPT1: 4 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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

Important notes: You do not need these complete to start the didactic portion of the class. 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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

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. 

• Closed-toed shoes

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. $225.00 

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

• $125 from the materials fee covers the National Certification Exam Fee ( made payable to the NHA at the time of the exam)

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CPT1: 4 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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

Important notes: You do not need these complete to start the didactic portion of the class. 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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

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. 

• Closed-toed shoes

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. $225.00 

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

• $125 from the materials fee covers the National Certification Exam Fee ( made payable to the NHA at the time of the exam)

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CPT1: 4 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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

Important notes: You do not need these complete to start the didactic portion of the class. The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Age range: 18+

*Information from Indeed.com

This workshop is for runners of all abilities: beginners who want to start off right, recreational runners, seasoned runners and triathletes who want to increase distance or speed, and runners who are tired of getting injured. The Chi Running technique emphasizes running form and draws from principles of Tai Chi to make running easier on the body by promoting energy efficiency and injury prevention. 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. You will discover how engaging the power of your core and moving forward from your center together with alignment and relaxation help you reduce effort and increase speed. 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: 16+

Walking is the most accessible form of exercise. However, how you walk dictates how stress moves through your body while walking. The Chi Walking technique emphasizes walking form—the proper and effective biomechanics of walking and is based on key principles from Tai Chi—shift your workload to the core muscles and move from your center to make walking easier on the body. Most walkers overuse their legs for propulsion, which can lead to fatigue, overuse, impact and injury. Through simple, mindful walking drills and exercises you will learn and practice how to: develop and maintain good posture and use the power of your core for walking and balance, engage efficient arm swing for different walking speeds, breathe more freely and increase endurance. You will also learn how to loosen joints for flexibility, engage your whole body and more. Suitable for individuals of all conditioning and experience levels interested in enhancing the health benefits of walking and avoiding injury. 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 – Reference materials will be emailed post event.

 

 

 

Age range: 18+

Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí.

In this Clinical Medical Assistant program, students receive practical, instructor-led training designed to prepare them for a rewarding career in today’s busy medical office. With the growing demand for bi-lingual Clinical Medical Assistants, this program is designed for students whose primary language is Spanish. It is recommended that students have completed or are currently enrolled in an ESL program and have achieved intermediate English proficiency.

The program will be taught primarily in English, and students will have opportunities to ask questions in Spanish with the instructor translating when clarification is needed. While the textbooks are in English, chapter summaries and other print materials will be provided with Spanish/English translations. The program includes a 160-hour externship, where students are placed in local private practices, clinics, or urgent care facilities to gain real-world clinical experience. By the time the student is placed in externship, it is expected that the student will be able to converse in both English and Spanish.

What You’ll Learn

• Obtain and record patient vital signs
• Assist with minor medical procedures
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Administer injections and medications
• Perform venipuncture (phlebotomy)
• Support patient flow and clinical operations

This program prepares students for entry-level Clinical Medical Assistant employment in medical offices, clinics, and urgent care settings.

Externship & Program Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older for externship placement
• Access to internet, a PC, laptop, or tablet, and a printer required
• High school diploma or equivalent for certification exam
• Students should have a working proficiency in English, as it is necessary for certification preparation, externship participation, and employment. Students are required to demonstrate through an online assessment a baseline level of English language proficiency before registering to support measurable skill gains, credential attainment, and successful transition to employment.   

What’s Included

Your registration fee includes:

• Lab supplies
• CPR certification
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA exam prep package
• NHA CCMA certification exam
• Externship Placement

Purchased Separately:

• Textbook(s)
• Blue scrubs

Ready to Start Your Healthcare Career?

Gain hands-on experience. Enter the workforce job ready. This program prepares students for entry-level Clinical Medical Assistant employment in medical offices, clinics, and urgent care settings.

Salary Information: $54,270 Annual Mean Wage in California.  Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319092.htm#st

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

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)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*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 Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments

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

Color 101 is a beginner-friendly course designed to help homeowners and renters confidently choose the right paint colors for both interior and exterior spaces. You will learn how to understand undertones, coordinate colors across rooms, and make cohesive design decisions that reflect your personal style while enhancing your home’s overall appearance. The course also covers how environmental factors like lighting, architecture, and surrounding materials influence color choices. By the end, you will feel equipped to walk into any paint store with clarity and leave with a palette you trust.

Age range:18+

Color 101 is a beginner-friendly course designed to help homeowners and renters confidently choose the right paint colors for both interior and exterior spaces. You will learn how to understand undertones, coordinate colors across rooms, and make cohesive design decisions that reflect your personal style while enhancing your home’s overall appearance. The course also covers how environmental factors like lighting, architecture, and surrounding materials influence color choices. By the end, you will feel equipped to walk into any paint store with clarity and leave with a palette you trust.

Age range:18+

Harness the power of social media to grow your audience and boost your brand—one post at a time. This dynamic class dives deep into crafting scroll-stopping content tailored for each platform, from Instagram reels to Twitter (X) threads. Learn how to write engaging captions, spark viral shares, and use storytelling to build authentic connections that keep followers coming back. You’ll also discover savvy strategies to turn likes and comments into real income by monetizing your social presence like a pro. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

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. Bring personal fencing equipment and gear. 

Age range: 12-20

 

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. Bring personal fencing equipment and gear. 

Age range: 12-20

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: 9-13

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: 9-13

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, the tips and traps, and dos and don’ts of website design. Taught by a multi award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle.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+

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+

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!

Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes. 

Age range: 18+

This session provides a practical and compassionate introduction to dementia and cognitive decline.You will learn how dementia impacts not only the individual experiencing memory changes but also the emotional well-being of families and caregivers. The course focuses on recognizing warning signs, improving communication, reducing stigma, and providing supportive approaches that help individuals maintain dignity, connection, and quality of life. Rather than focusing solely on diagnosis and disease, this session helps students better understand the human experience of dementia and how meaningful support can make a significant difference.

This class is especially valuable for:

• Adult children caring for or supporting aging parents
• Family caregivers navigating memory concerns
• Individuals considering careers in senior care, healthcare, home care, or senior living
• Professionals wanting a deeper understanding of dementia and cognitive health

Age range: 18+

Get rid of your “stuff” and get paid! There are several phone apps that provide an excellent way for you to sell your unwanted used items locally for cash. This class presents the most popular yet easy to use apps for each of the top categories: furniture, tech/electronics, clothing, books, vehicles, art, jewelry and more. Learn which used items sell best, what can’t be sold, and how to avoid scammers. Includes photography tips, pros and cons, dos and don’ts, tips and strategies, costs and how you get paid. 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 beginners, those with some experience, and returning students that would like 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. The first lesson includes a brief world history of drawing and painting, and your instructor will include demonstrations as you learn. You will come away from this course with the skills to better paint on your own or even participate in more advanced workshops and art events. 

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+

Is your neurodivergent teen or young adult ready to learn to drive - and how can you best support them along the way, particularly as they prepare for the transition to college or greater independence? Learning to drive is an important milestone, but for neurodivergent learners the process often requires additional insight, structure and support. Led by a Licensed Driving Instructor and Driver Rehabilitation Professional, this workshop provides parents and families with the tools to understand driver readiness and safety and support their teen or young adult behind the wheel. You will explore effective ways to practice driving skills at home and strategies for reducing anxiety before and during driving lessons.  This workshop is ideal for families seeking guidance, reassurance, and clarity toward helping their neurodivergent teen or young adult reach the goal of becoming a confident, capable and safe driver. Participants will receive helpful take-home resources. 

Age range: 15+ 

Is your neurodivergent teen or young adult ready to learn to drive - and how can you best support them along the way, particularly as they prepare for the transition to college or greater independence? Learning to drive is an important milestone, but for neurodivergent learners the process often requires additional insight, structure and support. Led by a Licensed Driving Instructor and Driver Rehabilitation Professional, this workshop provides parents and families with the tools to understand driver readiness and safety and support their teen or young adult behind the wheel. You will explore effective ways to practice driving skills at home and strategies for reducing anxiety before and during driving lessons.  This workshop is ideal for families seeking guidance, reassurance, and clarity toward helping their neurodivergent teen or young adult reach the goal of becoming a confident, capable and safe driver. Participants will receive helpful take-home resources. 

Age range: 15+ 

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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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.    
  • Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• EKG: 3 weekly scheduled payments

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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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.    
  • Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• EKG: 3 weekly scheduled payments

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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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.    
  • Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• EKG: 3 weekly scheduled payments

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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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.    
  • Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• EKG: 3 weekly scheduled payments

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. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

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.    
  • Scrub uniforms: cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• EKG: 3 weekly scheduled payments

Refund Policy:

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

*Information from Indeed.com

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, and 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, and 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+

Self-publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for you? 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+

 

If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. 

Age range: 18+

Learn to edit beautiful looking designs for practically any type of online or print project. The instructor will show how to easily get and use the free user-friendly Canva program. This class is for novice and beginning designers and non-designers. You will be amazed at how professional your projects will look. Why pay designers hundreds of dollars when you can do it yourself! 

Age range: 18+

Learn to edit beautiful looking designs for practically any type of online or print project. The instructor will show how to easily get and use the free user-friendly Canva program. This class is for novice and beginning designers and non-designers. You will be amazed at how professional your projects will look. Why pay designers hundreds of dollars when you can do it yourself! 

Age range: 18+

Your GPA and test scores say a lot about you, but your college application essay is where you get to show up as yourself. In this four-week workshop, an LPC English professor helps you decode the UC PIQs and Common App essay. You’ll learn how to write strong, voice-driven essays that sound like you—not ChatGPT. You’ll walk away with a polished essay that’s ready to submit. We’ll also cover application tracking spreadsheets, brag sheets, supplemental essays, scholarship statements, and more. This class is open to both high school students and community college students looking to transfer soon.Laptops provided but students may bring their own.

Age range: 16+

It used to be coupon clipping. Now, it’s Chat GPT and AI. This dynamic, easy-to-follow class shows you how to use ChatGPT and AI tools to uncover discounted airline tickets, cheaper hotel stays, and hidden grocery deals. Learn smart prompts, insider tricks, skiplagging, online grocery store coupon hacks, and time-saving strategies that will save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. No AI knowledge needed for this class. Great for working professionals trying to cut back costs, parents with children feeling the pinch of rising grocery costs, retirees struggling to adjust to a fixed income, seniors wanting to save money, or someone wanting to take a new class just for fun.

Age range: 18+

 

It used to be coupon clipping. Now, it’s Chat GPT and AI. This dynamic, easy-to-follow class shows you how to use ChatGPT and AI tools to uncover discounted airline tickets, cheaper hotel stays, and hidden grocery deals. Learn smart prompts, insider tricks, skiplagging, online grocery store coupon hacks, and time-saving strategies that will save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. No AI knowledge needed for this class. Great for working professionals trying to cut back costs, parents with children feeling the pinch of rising grocery costs, retirees struggling to adjust to a fixed income, seniors wanting to save money, or someone wanting to take a new class just for fun.

Age range: 18+

 

 Looking to improve your golf game this spring? 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 15 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 $8 per bucket, which are purchased at Las Positas Golf Course. Please bring your clubs, but if you don’t have any, we can provide.

 Looking to improve your golf game this spring? 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 15 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 $8 per bucket, which are purchased at Las Positas Golf Course. Please bring your clubs, but if you don’t have any, we can provide.

Step into grappling in an empowering space to learn, grow, and train safely alongside an inclusive community. Not only will you leave this class with confidence having learned the basic self defense principles from the ground (positions, movement, submissions, and defensive maneuvers), it is also a fun introduction into submission grappling. Learn how to efficiently leverage your strengths to give you the advantage on the ground. Level of participation is based on your personal comfort. Any experience and fitness level welcome!

Age range: 15+

Location: This course is being held at Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness in Pleasanton.  

Ongoing enrollment-Students can start course anytime between the start and end date and continue for 6 classes. 

Create beautiful handmade greeting cards while learning professional paper crafting techniques in a relaxed, creative environment. Whether students are complete beginners or have previous crafting experience, each workshop is designed to provide step-by-step instruction while encouraging creativity and personal expression. Students will leave with three handcrafted cards, matching envelopes, and the confidence to continue creating at home. No experience necessary. 

Materials fee: $10 due to instructor at the beginning of class: cash, check, or Venmo

Age range: 16+

Create beautiful handmade greeting cards while learning professional paper crafting techniques in a relaxed, creative environment. Whether students are complete beginners or have previous crafting experience, each workshop is designed to provide step-by-step instruction while encouraging creativity and personal expression. Students will leave with three handcrafted cards, matching envelopes, and the confidence to continue creating at home. No experience necessary. 

Materials fee: $10 due to instructor at the beginning of class: cash, check, or Venmo

Age range: 16+

Create beautiful handmade greeting cards while learning professional paper crafting techniques in a relaxed, creative environment. Whether students are complete beginners or have previous crafting experience, each workshop is designed to provide step-by-step instruction while encouraging creativity and personal expression. Students will leave with three handcrafted cards, matching envelopes, and the confidence to continue creating at home. No experience necessary. 

Materials fee: $10 due to instructor at the beginning of class: cash, check, or Venmo

Age range: 16+

Create beautiful handmade greeting cards while learning professional paper crafting techniques in a relaxed, creative environment. Whether students are complete beginners or have previous crafting experience, each workshop is designed to provide step-by-step instruction while encouraging creativity and personal expression. Students will leave with three handcrafted cards, matching envelopes, and the confidence to continue creating at home. No experience necessary. 

Materials fee: $10 due to instructor at the beginning of class: cash, check, or Venmo

Age range: 16+

This course is for learners who have completed High Beginning Korean Language and Culture 1 or who have a foundation in basic conversation. You will be introduced to verb endings using auxiliary forms and will practice using honorific endings to communicate politely in a variety of situations. In addition, you will learn practical expressions related to illness, people’s abilities, and making suggestions. From a cultural perspective, the course will explore kinship terms and the concept of humility in Korean society. This course will help you build greater confidence and flexibility in real-life communication.

Age range: 17+ 

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

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

This course is for learners who have completed High Beginning Korean Language and Culture 2 or who have a foundation in basic conversation. You will be introduced to clausal connectives expressing reasons and will practice making requests and expressing purpose in a variety of situations. From a cultural perspective, you will explore age-based birthday traditions and dining etiquette as a form of courtesy in Korean society. This course will help you communicate more clearly and appropriately in everyday situations.

Age range: 17+ 

Required books: (These are the same books used in High Beginning Korean Language and Culture 1 and 2.)

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

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

Here is your purchasing supply list.  A digital book is included in the registration fee. 

Age range: 16+