Continuing Education

Upcoming Training

List of Courses

Allied Health

Sterile Processing Certification Review Course
6-8:15 p.m.; Mondays & Wednesdays; Veterinary Building, Veterinary Classroom
March 5, 2012 – April 4, 2012

Automotive

Pennsylvania Vehicle Safety Inspection Course (12 Hours of Classroom + Tactile Test)
6-10 p.m.; Weaver Bldg., Automotive Classroom
February 7, 8, & 14, 2012
April 10, 11, & 17, 2012

Pennsylvania Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Testing
Call 570-702-8979 for Time and Location

Business

Business Efficiency Seminar Series
8am – 12pm; Tuesdays
May 8 and 22, 2012; June 5 and 19, 2012.

Drafting & Design

Introduction to REVIT Architecture
Schedule: 6pm-9:15pm; Wednesdays; Bingham Building, Drafting & Design Classroom
April 4, 2012 – June 6, 2012

Environmental

Deck Construction under the Code
6-10:15pm (with a 15-minute break); Thursday
March 1, 2012

Green Building for Building Professionals
8am – 5pm (lunch included); Wednesday and Thursday
March 14 – 15, 2012

Business Management for Building Professionals
8am – 5pm (lunch included); Tuesday
April 3, 2012

Land Use Seminar
6:00pm-10pm; Wednesday; Richmond Hall, Room 206
April 11, 2012

Lead Paint Certification Course
8am – 5pm (one hour lunch on your own); Richmond Hall, Room 206
April 13, 2012

Radon Measurement Course
8am – 5pm (one hour lunch on your own); Thursday and Friday; Richmond Hall, Room 206
April 19-20, 2012

Machining

Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Training
4-10:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday; Woolworth Bldg., Precision Machining Classroom
Call for upcoming dates

Renewable Energy

Principles of Solar Photovoltaic’s (Solar PV)
6pm – 10pm; Tuesdays; Weaver Bldg; Weaver Classroom
March 20, 2012 – May 22, 2012

Safety

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health Training
6-9:45 p.m.; Tuesdays; Diesel Truck Repair Center, Diesel Classroom
March 6, 13, 20, 2012

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Safety and Health Training
6-9:45 p.m.; Wednesdays; Woolworth Bldg., Carpentry Classroom
March 14, 22, 28, 2012

Veterinary Technology Seminar

Safe Anesthesia for the Compromised Patient
8am – 4:15pm; Sunday; Moffat Building Gymnasium
March 25, 2012

Welding

Basic Cutting and Welding
8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday; Welding Training Center, 2001 Rosanna Ave.
Call for upcoming dates

Professional Welder
8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday; Welding Training Center, 2001 Rosanna Ave.
Call for upcoming dates

Customized Basic Welding Training
6-10 p.m., Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays; Welding Training Center, 2001 Rosanna Ave.
Call for upcoming dates

Customized Advanced Welding Training
6-10 p.m., Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays; Welding Training Center, 2001 Rosanna Ave.
Call for upcoming dates

Summary of Courses

ALLIED HEALTH

Course: Sterile Processing Certification Review Course
Schedule: 6pm-8:15pm; Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates: March 5, 2012 – April 4, 2012
Location: Veterinary Building, Veterinary Classroom
Description: This course is designed to prepare central service, operating room, material management, and infection control employees for the IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technical examination. Click here to view more course information.
Cost: $225.00, JC Alumni $200.00
Required Materials: IAHCSMM Seventh Edition Central Service Technical Manual & Workbook

AUTOMOTIVE

Course: Pennsylvania Vehicle Safety Inspection Course (12 Hours of Classroom + Tactile Test)
Schedule: 6pm -10pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Tuesday
Dates: February 7, 8, & 14, 2012
April 10, 11, & 17, 2012
Location: Weaver Building; Automotive Classroom
Description: Johnson College offers PA State Safety Inspection classes four times per year (February, April, September, and November). In addition to the written test at the end of the course, there is a required two hour tactile test (included in the registration costs), which will be scheduled with the instructor.
Cost: $160.00 Category 1, Manual $6.00, Upgrades $40.00 each.
Required Materials: MV-409 Form, payment form, valid driver’s license

Course: Pennsylvania Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Testing
Dates: Call for date(s) & time(s) (570) 702-8979
Location: Call for testing time and location
Description: Johnson College is approved by PennDOT to proctor the PA Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program tests. Call to schedule your appointment. You must register with the state to get a username & password prior to taking the test.
Visit www.delphi-iss.com/paim to register with the state.
Proctor fee: $15.00.

BUSINESS

Course: Business Efficiency Seminar Series
Hours: 4 hours per seminar; 16 hours total
Schedule: 8am – 12pm; Tuesdays
Dates: May 8th; May 22nd; June 5th; June 19th
Location: TBD
Description: This seminar series will provide the participant with a greater understanding of business practices they can use to enhance efficiency for their specific department or for the company as a whole. Each seminar will be 4 hours in length and will cover the following topics:
Lean Practices – Improving the Supply Chain Process
How a Safe Workplace Improves the Bottom-line
Harnessing Information to Drive Improvements
Taking Non-Valued activities Out of Your Business
Click here to view more course information.
Tuition: $100/seminar or $300 for the entire 4-part series. JC alumni $75/seminar or $225 for entire 4-part series
Required Materials: None

DRAFTING & DESIGN

Course: Introduction to REVIT Architecture
Hours: 30 Hours
Schedule: 6pm-9:15pm; Wednesdays
Dates: April 4, 2012 – June 6, 2012
Location: Bingham Building, Drafting & Design Classroom
Description: Revit is a Building Information Modeling computer program. B.I.M. as it is also known, is using the computer to produce a unified building model, so complete that it can generate all necessary drawing documentation needed for building construction. Topics covered will include Program Interface, Project Modeling, Annotation/Dimensions, Working with Roofs, Working with Elevations, Stair Types, Toposurfacing, and Sheet Setups. Click here to view more course information.
Tuition: $350.00 per person; Johnson College Alumni $325.00
Required Materials: None

ENVIRONMENTAL

Course: Deck Construction under the Code (In Conjunction with Lackawanna Home Builders Association)
Hours: 4 Hours
Dates: March 1, 2012
Schedule: 6-10:15pm (with a 15-minute break); Thursday
Description: Overview of failures and structural overview.
Review of general life, health and safety requirements. Stairs – Landings – Guards – Handrails – Stairway – Stairway illumination – Tempered glass. Design loads – Bearings – wood protection – fasteners –Load paths – Types of decks.
Tuition: LHBA Member Fee & JC Alumni & Students: $75, Non-member Fee: $125
Required Materials: None

Course: Green Building for Building Professionals (In Conjunction with Lackawanna Home Builders Association)
Hours: 16 Hours
Dates: March 14 – 15, 2012
Schedule: 8am – 5pm (lunch included); Wednesday and Thursday
Description: Implementing cost-effective green building into your construction practices with up front planning that examines the whole house and the building science behind it. In this two-day course, you will learn how to apply the ANSI-approved National Green Building Standard in the construction of a new home, remodel, site development or multifamily project.
Tuition: LHBA Member Fee & JC Alumni & Students: $350, Non-member Fee: $450
Required Materials: None

Course: Business Management for Building Professionals (In Conjunction with Lackawanna Home Builders Association)
Hours: 8 Hours
Dates: April 3, 2012
Schedule: 8am – 5pm (lunch included); Tuesday
Description: Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller business: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. By using case studies and sample forms, your instructor gives you practical and applicable tools for management success.
Tuition: LHBA Member Fee & JC Alumni & Students: $175, Non-member Fee: $250
Required Materials: None

Course: Land Use Seminar
Hours: 4 Hours
Schedule: 6:00pm-10pm; Wednesday
Dates: April 11, 2012
Location: Richmond Hall, Room 206
Description: In this 4 hour seminar for professional engineers, land surveyors, and geologists licensed by the commonwealth you will earn 4 Professional Development Hours, PDHs. Topics covered are Easements, Right of Ways and Eminent Domain, Land Use Laws including Zoning and Municipal Planning & Litigation, and Updates on Mineral Rights.
Tuition: $60.00 per person, Johnson College Alumni $50.00
Required Materials: None

Course: Lead Paint Certification Course (In Conjunction with Environmental Solutions Association)
Hours: 8 Hours
Schedule: 8am – 5pm (one hour lunch on your own)
Dates: April 13, 2012
Location: Richmond Hall, Room 206
Description: The following will be provided to each student:

Tuition: $250.00 per person
Required Materials: None

Course: Radon Measurement Course (In Conjunction with Environmental Solutions Association)
Hours: 16 Hours
Schedule: 8am – 5pm (one hour lunch on your own); Thursday and Friday
Dates: April 19-20, 2012
Location: Richmond Hall, Room 206
Description: In this two day class you will learn Radon Fundamentals, Introduction to Radon, Source of Radon, Health Risk, Basic Radon Entry Facts, Mechanisms of Radon Entry, Indoor Radon Concentrations,
Plus you will learn Measurement Protocols, General Measurement Conditions, Measurement Factors, and much more. State recognized exam will be held on the 2nd day. Exam fee is an additional $125.00.
Tuition: $350.00 per person
Required Materials: None

MACHINING

Course: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Training
Hours: 510 Hours
Schedule: 4pm – 10:15pm; Monday – Thursday
Dates: Call for upcoming dates
Location: Woolworth Bldg; Precision Machining Classroom
Description: This 510 hour non-credit certificate training is designed for individuals looking to enter the high demand machining field. The program covers the theory and hand-on practice of both conventional and CNC lathes, mills and grinders. In addition to blueprint reading and the OSHA 10-hour Safety Training, emphasis on the use of metals and the stresses placed upon them will be taught. Click here to view more course information.
Tuition: $6,250.00
Required Materials: Pants and steel toed boots are required while in the workshop.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Course: Principles of Solar Photovoltaic’s (Solar PV)
Hours: 40 Hours
Schedule: 6pm – 10pm; Tuesdays
Dates: March 20, 2012 – May 22, 2012
Location: Weaver Bldg; Weaver Classroom
Description: This is an introductory course in the principles of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. Topics covered will include: PV Markets and Applications; Safety Basics; Electricity Basics; Solar Energy Fundamentals; PV Module Fundamentals; System Components; PV System Sizing Principles; PV System Electrical Design; PV System Mechanical Design; Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting. Please note that completion of this course does not qualify an individual to install PV systems.
Tuition: $425.00 (Alumni $400.00)
Required Materials: Textbook – Photovoltaic Systems ISBN 9780826913081

SAFETY

Course: OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health Training
Hours: 10 Hours
Schedule: 6-9:45pm; Tuesdays
Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2012
Location: Diesel Truck Repair Center; Diesel Classroom
Description: This 10-hour training provides an understanding of general industry workplace safety and health issues as they relate to OSHA standards, policies and procedures. This training is designed for managers, supervisors and employees. Upon successful completion of the training, attendees will receive an official OSHA General Industry Outreach Course Completion Card as well as a Johnson College certificate of completion. Click here to view more course information.
Tuition: $200.00 (Alumni $175.00, Johnson College Students $100.00)
Required Materials: None

Course: OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Safety and Health Training
Hours: 10 Hours
Schedule: 6-9:45pm; Wednesdays
Dates: March 14, 22, 28, 2012
Location: Woolworth Building; Carpentry Classroom
Description: This 10-hour training provides an understanding of the construction industry workplace safety and health issues as they relate to OSHA standards, policies and procedures. This training is designed for managers, supervisors and employees. Upon successful completion of the training, attendees will receive an official OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Course Completion Card as well as a Johnson College certificate of completion. Click here to view more course information.
Tuition: $200.00 (Alumni $175.00, Johnson College Students $100.00)
Required Materials: None

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR

Course: Safe Anesthesia for the Compromised Patient
Hours: 8 Hours
Schedule: 8am – 4:15pm; Sunday
Dates: March 25, 2012
Location: Moffat Building Gymnasium
Description: Click here to view more course information.
Tuition: $75.00 per person, Johnson College Alumni $70.00, Johnson College Students $65.00
Required Materials: None

WELDING

Course: Basic Cutting and Welding
Hours: 375 Hours
Schedule: 8am – 2:15pm; Monday – Thursday
Dates: Call for upcoming dates
Location: Welding Training Center; 2001 Rosanna Ave, Scranton, PA
Description: The basic welding course will focus on Shielded Metal Arc Welding “Stick” with 7018 and 6010 electrodes. Students will perform welds in all positions and various joint configurations on carbon steel plate. Students will learn basic welding theory, proper electrode selection, machine set up and proper welding and cutting safety. The course will also include an introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding “MIG”, Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding “TIG” and open root joints with 6010 electrodes for pipe welding. Click here to view more course information.
Tuition: $6,000
Required Materials: Personal Protective Equipment – All students must supply their own gloves, goggles, safety glasses, helmet, welding jacket, steel-toed boots, chipping hammer and wire brush.

Course: Professional Welder
Hours: 725 Hours
Schedule: 8am – 2:15pm; Monday – Thursday
Dates: Call for upcoming dates
Location: Welding Training Center; 2001 Rosanna Ave, Scranton, PA
Description: The professional welder course will focus on Shielded Metal Arc Welding “Stick” with 7018 and 6010 electrodes in all positions and various joint configurations on carbon steel plate and pipe. Students will also learn Gas Metal Arc Welding “MIG” and Flux Cored Arc Welding (gas shielded) on carbon steel plate as well as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding “TIG” on steel and aluminum on plate and pipe. Students will learn basic welding theory, proper electrode, wire and gas selection, machine set up and welding/cutting safety. Click here to view more course information.
Tuition: $13,500.00
Required Materials: Personal Protective Equipment – All students must supply their own gloves, goggles, safety glasses, helmet, welding jacket, steel-toed boots, chipping hammer and wire brush.

Course: Customized Basic Welding Training
Hours: 64 Hours per segment
Schedule: 6-10pm; Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays
Dates: Call for upcoming dates
Location: Welding Training Center, 2001 Rosanna Ave, Scranton, PA
Description: Segment 1: Shielded Metal Arc Welding: The basic welding course will teach students to make quality welds in the flat and horizontal position using E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes. The student will learn proper welding safety, electrode selection, theory and machine set up. The student will gain the skills to make single and multiple pass welds on carbon steel. Click here to view more course information.
Description: Segment 2: Gas Metal and Flux Core Arc Welding: The basic welding course will teach students to make quality welds in the flat and horizontal position using the GMAW (MIG) and FCAW welding process. The student will learn proper welding safety, wire and shielding gas selection, theory and machine set up. The student will gain the skills to make single and multiple pass welds on carbon steel.
Description: Segment 3: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: The basic welding course will teach students to make quality welds in the flat and horizontal position using the GTAW (TIG) welding process. The student will learn proper welding safety, wire and shielding gas selection, theory and machine set up. The student will gain the skills to make quality welds on carbon steel and stainless steel.
Tuition: $650.00 per segment.
Required Materials: Personal Protective Equipment -All students must supply their own gloves, goggles, safety glasses, helmet, welding jacket, steel-toed boots, chipping hammer and wire brush.

Course: Customized Advanced Welding Training
Hours: 64 Hours per segment
Schedule: 6-10pm; Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays
Dates: Call for upcoming dates
Location: Welding Training Center; 2001 Rosanna Ave, Scranton, PA
Description: Segment 1: Shielded Metal Arc Welding: The advanced welding course will teach students to make quality welds in the vertical and overhead position using E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes. The student will learn proper welding safety, electrode selection, theory and machine set up. The student will gain the skills to make single and multiple pass welds on carbon steel. All welds will be in accordance with the AWS D1.1 welding code. Student must have prior welding experience. Click here to view more course information.
Description: Segment 2: Gas Metal and Flux Core Arc Welding: The advanced welding course will teach students to make quality welds in the vertical and overhead position using the GMAW (MIG) and FCAW welding process. The student will learn proper welding safety, wire and shielding gas selection, theory and machine set up. The student will gain the skills to make single and multiple pass welds on carbon steel. All welds will be in accordance with the AWS D1.1 welding code. Student must have prior welding experience.
Description: Segment 3: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: The advanced welding course will teach students to make quality welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead position using the GTAW (TIG) welding process. The student will learn proper welding safety, wire and shielding gas selection, theory and machine set up. The student will gain the skills to make quality welds on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Student must have prior welding experience.
Tuition: $650.00 per segment.
Required Materials: Personal Protective Equipment- All students must supply their own gloves, goggles, safety glasses, helmet, welding jacket, steel-toed boots, chipping hammer and wire brush.

Continuing Education Department’s Payment and Refund Policy:

Programs and activities offered as part of Johnson College’s Continuing Education Department are not included in the scope of recognition of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), the College’s accrediting agency.

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