Certification Prep
Air Sealer/ Installer Certification
Prepare for the BPI Field Exam (exam fee included). Instructor Brian Walkup covers basics of the energy retrofit and weatherization industry. Learn how to diagnose and prioritize energy retrofit work as well as the right way to caulk, flash, air seal, and insulate a home. BRCC Plecker Center.
50173; $979; Four classes, Tues-Fri, Dec 6-9, 9 am-5 pm;
55822; $1299; Four classes, Tuesday - Friday, Mar 13-16 & May 29–Jun 1, 9 am-5 pm
14181; $1299; Four classes, Tuesday - Friday, May 29–Jun 1, 9 am-5 pm
Driver Education Certification Training
(credit classes - see current tuition rates)
EDU 114: Driver Task Analysis (3 CR)
Introduces the “driver task” as related to the highway transportation system and factors that influence performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools. Prerequisite: Must be eligible for ENG 03 and 05 or ESL 13. 56489; May 7-31, 5-9 pm; 3 credits. (Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total of 4 hours per week. This is a hybrid class so may not meet on all dates. Meeting dates will be determined the first night of class. Instructor: Amy Wheeler. Class meets at Harrisonburg High School.
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EDU 214: Instructional Principles of Driver Education (3 CR)
Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes applications for the classroom, driving range and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education. Prerequisite: EDU 114
3 credits. (Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total of 4 hours per week. Instructor: Amy Wheeler. Class meets from June 4-21 at Harrisonburg High School.
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Electrocardiography Technician Training Program NEW
Blue Ridge Community College in partnership with Boston Reed College is pleased to offer the new Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Training Program. This 70 hour program provides instruction in EKG unit operation and troubleshooting, lead placement utilizing 12 lead EKG, use and understanding of EKG grid paper, recognizing normal and abnormal EKG patterns in all 12 leads and plotting EKG axis. Course fee includes textbooks, program materials and certificate of completion. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive our Certificate of Completion and qualify for the optional certification exam offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Visit www.ncctinc.com and www.nhanow.com for testing information.
$1499; Mon & Wed, Mar 19 to May 23, 6:30-10 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
Energy Auditor Program, Part 1 (Classroom): Building Science for Energy Auditors
Learn how to perform full-scale residential energy audits. You will also need to complete the Field Training and Field Exam (Energy Auditor Program, Part 2) to prepare for full industry certification from BPI. Part I addresses: energy movement, measurement selection, comfort and climate, indoor air quality, calculating envelope energy loss, typical retrofit strategies, cooling measures, base load measures, building assessment, combustion safety, work orders and deferral of services, and more. Instructor: Brian Walkup.
55816; $1249; Four classes, Tue - Fri, Apr 24 - 27, 9 am - 5 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
Energy Auditor Program, Part 2 (Field Training): Applied Energy Technologies for Residential Retrofits
On-site energy auditing is part of your preparation for the BPI Field Examination at course end (exam fee included). Learn building science fundamentals necessary for performing full-scale energy audits in actual homes. Topics include: house as a system concept, diagnostic tools, combustion safety, thermal and pressure boundaries, typical energy conservation measures, worker safety, stop-work, report writing, and more. Instructor: Brian Walkup. BRCC Plecker Center.
55819; $1199; Four classes, Tuesday-Friday, Feb 14–17, 9 am-5 pm
14179; $1199; Four classes, Tuesday-Friday, May 15-18, 9 am-5 pm
Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program*
Enter the thriving healthcare field! Clinical Medical Assistants are qualified to work in a physician's office or in clinical settings to assist with routine procedures, care for patients, perform simple laboratory tests, and administer medications. This program is offered in partnership with Boston Reed College. Instruction: 134 hours (including 42 hours online training). Clinical Externship: 160 hours. Qualify to sit for the optional Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association; visit www.nhanow.com for testing information. Course fee includes textbooks, program materials, externship placement, and certificate of completion. For more information call 1-800 830-2228 or visit the program Website. *CPR [American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers] is pre-requisite for internship/externships for Clinical Medical Assistant, Kinesio-Massage, Phlebotomy Technician, and Personal Training.
55761; $3199; Mar 20 - Jun 21, Tue & Thur, 6 - 9:30 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
Kinesio-Massage Therapy Certificate Program* NEW
Kinesio-Massage is much more than another modality or application technique for pain; it is an applied science. Led by Glenn Hakey (The Body Mechanic) this series focuses on understanding pain and its effects on various body types, and using orthopedic massage and various Proprioreceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques as a targeted means of “tailored rehabilitation". The program consists of three modules (see below). Students will receive a BRCC Certificate of Completion; courses count towards National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) certification. Personal Fitness Trainers, Physical Therapists, Rehabilitation Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Athletic Coaches, Medical Massage Specialists, and Certified Massage Therapists can all benefit from this program.
*CPR is pre-requisite for internship/externships for Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Personal Training and for the Kinesio-Massage Certificate.
Kinesio-Massage Therapy I
This course consists of four hours of on-line instruction, followed by four hours of hands-on training. You must complete the on-line portion of this class before attending the hands-on training at the BRCC Plecker Center, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. On-line content is available two weeks prior to scheduled class dates.
14685; $199; One Saturday, May 19
Kinesio-Massage Therapy II
Following completion of Kinesio-Massage I, you may enroll in this course, consisting of four hours of on-line instruction, followed by eight hours of hands-on training given on two successive Saturdays. You must complete the on-line portion before attending hands-on training at the BRCC Plecker Center, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. On-line content is available two weeks prior to scheduled class dates.
57354; $289; Two Saturdays, Mar 10 & 24
14686; $289; Two Saturdays, Jun 9 & 23
Kinesio-Massage Therapy III
The final course in this certificate program involves 24 hours of hands-on training given on three successive Saturdays. You must complete parts I and II prior to attending this class. BRCC Plecker Center, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
57355; $539; Three Saturdays, Apr 7-21
14687; $539; Three Saturdays, Jul 7-21
Personal Training Certification
Become a Certified Personal Trainer – the 4th hottest job in the US, according to ABC NEWS.com, with a national average pay rate of $25 an hour. The five-week course includes 15 hours of “hands on” practical training to prepare you to work with clients one-on-one. Lecture topics include: anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, and health screening. On the sixth week, you will take the National Exam. A passing score, along with proof of CPR/AED (course available above) and a 30-hour internship, will qualify you to work in the fitness field. Call 1-888-330-9487 to order the required textbook. (30 CEUs through IACET.)
$615; Six Saturdays, Apr 21 - Jun 2 (no class May 26) or Jun 9 – Jul 14, 9 am–4 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep Course–Virginia
Interested in a career as a Pharmacy Technician? Pharmacist Bill Wilkes will help you prepare for the Virginia State Pharmacy Technician Exam (visit www.smttest.com/vapt for testing details). Required text National Pharmacy Technician Training Program, 7th ed. available at the BRCC bookstore. All sessions held at the BRCC Plecker Center from 7-9 pm.
55080; $239; Eight Mondays, Apr 2–May 21
14169; $239; Eight Mondays, Jun 4–Jul 23
14170; $239; Eight Thursdays, Jul 12-Sept 6, except Jul 26
Phlebotomy*
Become a Phlebotomy Technician in a clinical laboratory or public health department setting. Phlebotomy Technicians collect quality samples from patients to produce accurate laboratory results. They must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence while drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe, and reliable manner. This 148-hour program, offered in partnership with Boston Reed College, is intended for those with no experience. Instruction: 48 hours. Clinical Externship: 100 hours. Course fee includes textbooks, program materials, externship placement, certificate of completion, and American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Exam fee (visit www.ascp.org for testing information). *CPR [American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers] is pre-requisite for internship/externships for Clinical Medical Assistant, Kinesio-Massage, Phlebotomy Technician, and Personal Training.
61100; $3399: Apr 24 - May 31, Tue & Thur, 6-10 pm; BRCC Plecker Center
*CPR [American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers] is pre-requisite for internship/externships for Clinical Medical Assistant, Kinesio-Massage, Phlebotomy Technician, and Personal Training.
