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In September 2011, Jeff Roughgarden, Johnson College’s Welding Training Center Instructor, successfully passed the American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator (CWI/CWE) exam.

The CWI/CWE training included 40 hours of classroom time followed by a six-hour exam consisting of welding fundamentals, code, and hands-on weld inspection. The CWE Program is geared toward the welding professional in the welding education field and confirms an individual’s ability, talent, and knowledge to direct and perform operations associated with welder training and classroom instruction. A CWI certification is widely respected, both nationally and internationally, and successful companies have come to rely on this AWS certification when ensuring the highest level of quality workmanship.

As an AWS CWI/CWE, Mr. Roughgarden is recognized worldwide as an industry leader in weld inspection and quality control.

“Johnson College is very proud of Jeff’s accomplishment and we are excited that we can now offer AWS Welder Qualification tests to students, companies, and individuals in the community,” states Marie Allison, Director of Continuing Education.

In addition to offering AWS Welder Qualification tests, the College will continue to provide welding training. Basic Cutting and Welding and Professional Welder courses are scheduled to start January 9, 2012.

For more information or to register for Welding Training Center courses, please contact Johnson College’s Continuing Education Department at 570-702-8979 or visit the College’s website.

Jeff Roughgarden, Johnson College’s Welding Training Center Instructor, recently became an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator.

Johnson College’s Basic Cutting and Welding and Professional Welder courses are scheduled to start January 9, 2012.

Johnson College will hold Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Inspection classes on November 8, 9, and 15, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Weaver Building Automotive Classroom. The College is located at 3427 North Main Avenue in Scranton.

Registration is limited to 25 people and will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis according to receipt of payment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid operator’s license for each class of vehicle for which they seek certification.

The fee for the course is $160 per person plus $6.00 for the course manual. There is an additional charge of $40 each for motorcycle certification and certification for heavy trucks and buses.

In addition to the classroom hours, requirements also include a two-hour tactile test to be scheduled with the instructor before receiving certification from PennDOT.

Those interested in Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Inspection may download registration forms online at www.johnson.edu or by calling 570-702-8979.

Johnson College is now accepting registrations for its Sterile Processing Certification Review Course.

The Sterile Processing Certification Review Course is designed to prepare central service, operating room, infection control and material management employees for the IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technical examination. Those individuals who currently work in central service or sterile processing units of local hospitals and surgery centers, including supervisors and managers who are looking to become a Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) should attend.

Classes will take place October 17, 2011-November 16, 2011 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-8:15pm in the College’s Animal Care Center.

Tuition is $225.00 or $200.00 for Johnson College Alumni. Required materials include the IAHCSMM Seventh Edition Central Service Technician Manual and Workbook.

To register, please contact Dave Hollenback at 570-702-8979.

For more information, please visit www.johnson.edu/continuing-education/upcoming-training.

Johnson College is now accepting registrations for two upcoming OSHA Industry Safety and Health Trainings.

OSHA Construction Industry Safety and Health Training: Upon completion of this 10-hour training, all attendees will receive an official OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Course Completion Card. The session costs $200, $175.00 for Johnson College Alumni, or $100.00 for current Johnson College students. Training will held October 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2011 from 6pm-9:45pm. This session will be held at the Woolworth Building Carpentry Classroom on Johnson College’s campus located at 3427 N. Main Ave in Scranton.

OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training: Upon completion of this 10-hour training, all attendees will receive an official OSHA General Industry Outreach Course Completion Card. The session costs $200, $175.00 for Johnson College Alumni, or $100.00 for current Johnson College students. Training will be held October 4th, 11th, and 18th, 2011 from 6pm-9:45pm. This session will be held at the Diesel Truck Repair Center on Johnson College’s campus located at 3427 N. Main Ave in Scranton.

To register for either OSHA Industry Safety and Health Training, please contact Dave Hollenback at 570-702-8979.

For more information, please visit www.johnson.edu/continuing-education/upcoming-training.

Johnson College will hold Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Inspection classes on September 13, 14, and 20, 2011. These classes will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the College’s Weaver Building Automotive Center. Registration is limited to 25 people and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis according to receipt of payment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid operator’s license for each class of vehicle for which they seek certification.

The fee for the course is $160 per person plus $6.00 for the course manual. There is an additional charge of $40 each for motorcycle certification and certification for heavy trucks and buses. In addition to the classroom hours, requirements also include a two-hour tactile test to be scheduled with the instructor before receiving certification from PennDOT.

Those interested in state inspection classes may download registration forms or contact Dave Hollenback at 570-702-8979 or dhollenback@johnson.edu.

A few months ago, representatives from Johnson College visited Chesapeake Energy.

Chesapeake Energy is the second-largest producer of natural gas, a Top 15 producer of oil and natural gas liquids, and the most active driller of new wells in the United States.

During the visit, over a dozen Johnson College faculty and staff members heard a presentation by Mike Narcavage, Chesapeake’s Corporate Development Manager, and then toured a drill rig and producing site.

A number of technical skill sets are sought after in the natural gas industry. Many of Johnson College’s Associate Degree program areas and Continuing Education opportunities, such as courses in the College’s Welding Training Center, currently provide specialized training to serve specific needs in the industry.

Rick Fornes ‘94, the College’s Electrical Division Chairperson, said, “The visit gave us firsthand knowledge of the industry’s work atmosphere so that we can properly prepare our students.”

To learn about Johnson College’s degree programs or Continuing Education training opportunities, visit www.johnson.edu or call 1-800-2WE-WORK.

To find out more about Chesapeake Energy, visit www.chk.com.

Johnson College faculty and staff members tour a Chesapeake Energy producing site.

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• 92nd Commencement
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Johnson College will hold an Open House for prospective students and their families on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 starting at 5:00 p.m.

Open House activities will include information sessions on the admissions process, on-site applications, financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as housing, student life, student support, athletics, and career services. Tours of each technical area will also be conducted and department chairs will be available to review the specifics of their programs.

Those interested in attending the Open House can register online at www.johnson.edu/openhouse or by calling Admissions at 570-702-8900. Application fees will be waived for those who apply at the Open House.

This event will be held in the Moffat Building, located on the College’s campus at 3427 North Main Avenue in Scranton, which is off exit 190 on I-81.

Current students, alumni, faculty, and staff will be on hand to answer questions at Johnson College’s Open House on July 20, 2011.
From left to right: Patrick O’Neill ’12, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Scranton; Justine Olsommer ’12, Veterinary Technology, Canadensis; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College’s President and CEO; Tyrik Gass ’12, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Philadelphia; Carly Leach ’12, Radiologic Technology, Old Forge

In March, Pfizer Animal Health held a Veterinary Technology Continuing Education Seminar at Johnson College.

Pfizer Animal Health is a business unit of the research-based pharmaceutical company Pfizer and specializes in the care of animals – both companion and livestock species.

The seminar, titled “Physical Therapy for Every Practice,” was presented by Kirsty Oliver, VN, DipAVN (surgical), CVT, CCRP, of Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Physical Rehabilitation Center.

Over sixty Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians registered for the event. Thirty-nine of the registrants were Johnson College alumni and a current student also attended.

Ms. Oliver educated attendees about physical rehabilitation and fitness therapy. Physical Rehabilitation is a non-invasive approach used to help patients reach their full functional potential. Therapeutic exercise, massage, passive range of motion, stretching, thermotherapy, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, laser, ultrasound, and aquatic therapy are utilized to achieve this goal in a safe and efficient manner.

For more information on Johnson College’s Continuing Education opportunities, please call 570-702-8979 or visit www.johnson.edu/continuing-education/upcoming-training.

Information about Pfizer Animal Health can be found at www.animalhealth.pfizer.com.

From left to right: Rosemary Cook, CVT, Ph.D, Johnson College Veterinary Technology Program Chairperson; Kirsty Oliver, VN, DipAVN (surgical), CVT, CCRP, of Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Physical Rehabilitation Center; Susan J. Weber, CVT; Kendra Lapsansky ‘97, BS, CVT, Johnson College Veterinary Technology Program Instructor

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