Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center is offering a number of classes in April through its continuing education department. Included among the classes will be a Medication Aide Update class and some computer classes to acquaint students with new software.
The classes will meet at the center located at 1202 West Houston Street. To register or to get more information, call 903-885-1232.
Microsoft Word Level 1: Essentials covers creating, saving and opening documents; editing documents; cut/copy/paste and find/replace; formatting text and paragraphs; formatting documents; creating and formatting tables. The class meets Fridays, April 3-10, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1: Essentials covers the basics on using the presentation software. Learn valuable tips and tools for successful presentation including handouts, timing, and more. The class will meet Fridays, April 3-10, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
A Nurse Aide class will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, April 6-29, and the clinical meets Mondays through Fridays, May 4-13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class offers preparation for entry level nursing assistants.
Basic Life Support Recertification for CPR certified cardholders is offered from 12 to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 10. The American Heart Association certifies the class.
The Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED (automated external defibrillator) class teaches basic first aid and CPR/AED procedures, including first aid skills recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Agency, to those with a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency. The course meets Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 24.
Medication Aide Update will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24. The course fulfills Texas Department of Health specifications on annual renewal requirement. Med Aides should take this course one month before their certification card expires.
