Driver’s Education

This course will include thirty (30) hours of classroom instruction and six (6) hours of driving instruction as required by Georgia State Law to complete the Driver’s Education Certificate.  Students completing this course are eligible for reduced insurance rates with most insurance companies.  Skills and attitudes necessary for defensive driving will be stressed.  Students MUST attend all 30 hours of classroom instruction and ALL 6 hours of driving instruction to pass the course.  Participants must have some driving experience and a valid Driver’s Permit (Learner’s License) to be eligible.  Parents must provide a copy of a current auto insurance card at first class.  Please bring paper and pencil to class.  Classroom materials will be provided.  Please consult your tax advisor for the Georgia Tax Credit for Driver Education Class.  Completion of this course provides 20 hours supervised driving experience of the required 40 hours supervised driving experience required by the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety’s New Teenage Driving Requirements.  Limited to 12 students

Date:  September 25—December 4 (Thursday’s)

Time:  6:00 P.M.—9:00 P.M.

Location:  Luck Flanders Gambrell Bldg Room 527

Driving Time:  Saturdays October 18—December 4

Time:  8:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M. ; Weekdays by appointment

Fee:  $225

SAT Prep Course

East Georgia College will offer the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Math and Verbal Review on Tuesday nights beginning September 30 thru October 28, 2003 in the Richard L. Brown Room of the Student Center on the campus of East Georgia College.  The S.A.T. Verbal review class will meet from 6:15 P.M. until 7:15 P.M. followed by the S.A.T. Math review class from 7:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M.  Get prepared for the November 1st  SAT test date!

Date:  September 30 &  October 7, 14, 21, 28

Time:  6:15 P.M.—8:30 P.M. (Tuesdays)

Location:  Richard L. Brown Room in the Student Center at East Georgia College

Fee:  $25 (Includes Textbook)

Instructors:  Judy Bennett & Darryl Gray

55 & Alive Mature Driving Class

Intro to Computers for Seniors

Co-sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), this course is a refresher course designed to help mature drivers improve their skills and avoid traffic violations and accidents.  Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded and participants will be eligible to receive a discount on their automobile insurance premiums.

Date:  October 28 & 29

Time:  1:00 P.M.—5:00 P.M.

Location:  Richard L. Brown Room in the East Georgia College Student Center

Fee:  $10

Learn how to use the computer from the mouse, the internet to e-mail!  This course is a must for any senior that wants to become part of the “information age!”  Keep in touch with friends and family using the computer and learn how to view pictures in e-mail.

 Date:  September 11, 18, 25 & October 2

Time:  1:30 P.M.—2:30 P.M.

Location:  Luck Flanders Gambrell Building Room 531

Fee:  $40

Instructor:  Dr. Kimberly Wrightson

Professional Development

Institute for Continuing Legal

Education (ICLE) Satellite Seminars

ICLE will broadcast mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) seminars for attorneys via live satellite broadcast and video replay in the President's Dining Room at East Georgia College.

Dates and Topics:               

Professionalism, Ethics, and Malpractice

November 7, 2003:                 9:00 A.M.—12:15 P.M. (Satellite)

November 13, 2003:                9:00 A.M.—12:15 P.M. (Video Replay)

Recent Developments in Georgia Law

November 21, 2003:                9:00 A.M.—4:30 P.M. (Satellite)

December 4, 2003:                 9:00 A.M.—4:30 P.M. (Video Replay)

Opening and Closing

December 5, 2003:                 9:00 A.M.—4:30 P.M. (Satellite)

December 11, 2003:                9:00 A.M.—4:30 P.M. (Video Replay)

Residential Real Estate

February 6, 2004:                    9:00 A.M.—4:30 P.M. (Satellite)

February 12, 2004:                  9:00  A.M.—4:30 P.M. (Video Replay) 

Paralegal Certificate Course

Designed for the beginning as well as the advanced legal worker, this course is an intensive six weekend program including 84 hours of instruction.  Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys by conducting witness interviews, investigating complex fact patterns, conduct research and assisting in the preparation of cases for trial.  There are no prerequisites but students will be expected to complete a significant amount of homework per session.  Upon successful completion of the course a certificate will be awarded.

Dates:  October 20, 21, 23, 27, 28 & 30; November 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, & 20; December 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, & 11 (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)

Time:  6:00 P.M.—9:30 P.M. (Live Course)

Location:  Luck Flanders Gambrell Building Room 528

Fee:  $989

On-Line Course Date: October 10—December 5, 2003

www.legalstudies.com

ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT  CERTIFICATE      

Students interested in employment opportunities in medical administration especially in a physician’s setting, can prepare themselves by taking this sequenced curriculum.  The Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate program consists of the following course sequence:

Medical Terminology (36 hours/3.6 CEU’s);   Administrative Medical Office Procedure (39 hours/3.9 CEU’s);  Confidentiality and Legal Issues in the Medical Office (36 hours/3.6 CEU’s).

At the end of each course you will receive a completion certificate, provided you have attended 80% of the classes scheduled.  If you complete all three  classes, you will have 111 total hours of instruction.  Each course has required quizzes and/or exit exam which must be completed to receive a certificate. For those not interested in pursuing the certificate, each course listed below is  stand alone course, open to any interested student.

Medical Terminology    

This course used medical prefixes and suffixes to aid in understanding medical terms, procedures and diagnoses. Learn to define medical terms by dividing them into their most basic elements and how to recognize frequently used diagnostic tests, procedures and medicines.  Emphasis is on the various body systems throughout the course. This a foundational course. Textbook: Medical Terminology for Health Professionals is available in the EGC bookstore.

Date:  August 28-November 20 (Thursday’s)

Time:  6:00—9:00 P.M.

Location:  Academic Bldg Nursing Classroom

(Lower Level of Humanities)

Instructor:  Dr. Joann Jackson, EdD, RN

Fee: $120

Administrative Medical Office Procedures  

This course will cover a vast array of medical office components including appointments, medical records, drugs and prescription records, written correspondence, mail and telecommunications, professional reports and travel arrangements, fees, credit and collection, health insurance systems, banking and bookkeeping, and tips on seeking a position and career as an Administrative Medical Assistant.  Textbook: Administrative Medical Assisting is available in the EGC bookstore.

Date:  August 26—November 18 (Tuesday’s)

Time: 6:00—9:00 P.M,

Location:  Academic Bldg Room 240

Instructor:  Kimbie Brown

Fee: $120

Legal Aspects for the Medical Office & HIPPA Privacy   

This course will walk you through legal and privacy issues from the exam room to the courtroom and will include functioning within the legal system, legal intent, contracts, anatomy of a medical malpractice case, the business of healthcare, the medical record, responsibility of the medical assistant, introduction to ethics, and privacy, confidentiality and privileged communication.  This course is designed for ALL medical personnel from the receptionist to the physician.

Date:  January 13—March 20, 2004 (Tuesday’s)

Time:  6:00—9:00 P.M.

Location:  Academic Building

Instructor:  Kimbie Brown

Fee:  $120

Personal Enrichment

This course is a continuation of the Introduction to Adult Fitness class and offers participants extended hours.  Participants will begin a personal fitness program anew or continue the personal fitness program designed in the prior class.  A certified personal trainer will be available to assist participants in refining their programs of exercise.  Registration is required prior to class.

 Date:  August 11—October 4

Time:  Monday, Wednesday & Thursday hours are 8 A.M.—10 A.M., 4 P.M.—7 P.M. and On Saturdays from 9 A.M.—1 P.M.

Location:  East Georgia College Fitness Center

Instructor:  Johnna Ware

Beginning Guitar

This course is designed for those who want to learn how to play the guitar.  Students will learn how to tune an acoustic guitar, correct hand  and body position, basic chord structure and guitar maintenance.  Simple songs will also be practiced.  Students must bring an acoustic guitar to class.

 Date:  September 8, 15, 22 & 29

Time:  5:30 P.M.—6:30 P.M.

Location:  Richard L. Brown Room in the East Georgia College Student Center

Instructor:  Jerry Hooks

Fee:  $60

Consumer Fraud & Identity Theft Seminar

Co-Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service’s Financial Literacy Program and the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs, this educational program will provide information on how to protect yourself from consumer fraud and identity theft, and how to respond if you are a victim.

Date:  September 17

Time:  11:00 A.M.

Location:  Richard L. Brown Room in the East Georgia

                  College Student Center

Instructor:  Leah Rehberg, Educational Program

                    Specialist, Cooperative Extension Service

Fee:  $5

Digital Photography 101 

This is a basic course that will introduce you to digital techniques and digital photography.  Microsoft Photoshop will be used to illustrate photo download, retrieval and editing.  Scanner technology will also be discussed and demonstrated.  Printing techniques will also be demonstrated if time permits.  Students may bring a digital camera to class.

Date:  Saturday, October 11

Time:  9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.

Location:  GREDC/Lifelong Education Classroom

(Old Library—Lower Level of Humanities)

Fee: $50

Instructor:  Taylor Bareford, MFA-Photography, SCAD  

Healthy Vegetarian Cooking & Tasting 

This two series cooking class will teach you the basics of vegetarian cooking.  Vegetarian nutrition and diet will also be discussed. You will be introduced to tasty, low fat vegetable products and learn the secrets to healthy meat substitution.  A cooking demonstration will show you how to prepare tantalizing dishes to impress your friends and family! The food tasting will showcase a variety of healthy vegetarian dishes to please your palate! Recipes will be provided.

Date:  October 2 & 9 (Thursday)

Time:  6:00—8:00 P.M.

Location:  Richard L. Brown in the EGC Student Center

Fee:  $25

Instructor:  Gail Bragg & Nancy Cartwright

River Watch Training 

Become a certified stream monitor!  Learn how to monitor rivers and streams using chemical and biological techniques.  This short course consists of 3 consecutive sessions, approximately 3 hours each, which combine classroom and field learning for a fun and educational experience.  Teachers attending all 3 sessions can receive 1 SDU credit.  This is an excellent opportunity for teachers to learn how to lead their students in field studies relating to stream ecology and water quality.

Session 1:  Getting Started and Intro to Chemical Monitoring

Session 2:  Chemical Monitoring (Outdoors) and Intro to   Biological Monitoring

Session 3:  Biological Monitoring (Outdoors)

Led by: Dr. Jimmy Wedincamp, Chandra Brown

Date:  September 2003

Time:  5:30—8:30 P.M.

Location:   GREDC/Lifelong Education

Fee:  $15 for 3 Sessions (includes supper each evening), or $5 per individual session

Mark Allen Ballard “The Artist” 

This fun and informative seminar will provide helpful tips and hints on holiday decorating, entertaining, gift wrapping ideas spiced with a heaping dose of humor.  Our presenter, Mark Allen Ballard, known to television viewers as “The Artist™”, has combined his incredible artistic talent with a marvelous sense of humor to amaze and entertain.  He is a noted author and columnist of Blossoms & Bees, Peaches & Poundcakes, published in 1999 and now in its fifth printing.  His second book featuring stories of growing up and living in the South, Colorful Comedies and Creative Celebrations, A Lighter Look at Life as Told by a Raised Right Southern Gentleman, was published in 2000.

Mark’s advise column on decorating, entertaining and crafts is featured weekly in the Macon Telegraph and in each issue of Macon Magazine.  Release of his newest book is planned for mid-2003.  Mark is a talented artist and designer. In addition to one-dimensional paintings, Mark is known for his exquisite painted furniture, lamps, porcelains and fabrics.  He is also in demand in the areas of floral and interior design.  His line of note cards are carried in finer gift and stationary shops nationwide.

Date:  November 4

Time:  7:00 P.M.

Location:  East Georgia College Auditorium       

Fee:  TBA

Business and Industry

We do customized training (Includes business/industry specific training).  Training can be provided at your location with a minimum of ten students.

We can in most cases find ways to cut the cost of your training requirements, to include finding other businesses with like needs to cost share our already low training costs.

If you need a course taught that is not listed, or for further information, call the Georgia Rural Economic Development Center (GREDC), 478-289-2099.

Trips and Excursions

Blue Jean Weekend at Sapelo Island

Enjoy an action packed weekend with Ms. Dianna Wedincamp as you explore and learn about  Sapelo Island and its history.  Sapelo Island is a unique island among the Georgia coastline because of its primitive atmosphere.  Island guides will assist in this exciting and interactive learning process.  Lodging, meals, and ferry are included in trip fee.

Date:  October 25 & 26

Time:  Van will leave EGC on Saturday, October the 25th  at 5:30 A.M. We will return on Sunday, October the 26th at 8:00 P.M.

Location:  Sapelo Island

Fee:  $175

Trip Leader:  Ms. Dianna Wedincamp

Les Miserables:  The World’s Most Popular Musical

The fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta presents Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Miserables.  It is an epic saga which sweeps through three turbulent decades of 19th century France.  Full of romance, passion, suspense and humanity.  Les Misarables is the story of one man, fugitive Jean Valjean, who is pitted against the self righteous police inspector Javert in a lifelong struggle to evade capture.

Chartered bus will leave EGC Campus at 9:00 A.M. and return at 9:30 P.M.

Date:  September 20

Time:  2:00 Performance

Location:  The Fox in Atlanta

Fee: $10 EGC students (Vision Series event)

         $53 Non-EGC students 

Amicalola Falls and State Park

Len Foote Hike—Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning tumbling waters, is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls the tallest east of the Mississippi River.   Len Foote Hike is entirely within the Chattahoochee National Forest and Amicalola Falls State Park.  Join Dianna Wedincamp for an invigorating hike to the top of the mountain where the Amicalola Falls begin. The distance markers along the way indicate interesting features and flora on the Trail, so be sure to refer to the literature provided when you check in at the Park Visitors Center. This is a hike in and hike out trip. Tents may be available if you do not have one. You only need to bring your personal items, including food, tent, layered clothing, hiking boots, extra socks, rain gear, toiletries, water (for the trail), sunscreen, insect repellent, first aid kit and flashlight. Please, no pets, cell phones, beepers, or radios.

Date:  August 23 & 24

Time:  Leave EGC at 8:00 a.m.

Fee: $35