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CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT RENEWAL

Instructor: McAtee/Underhill
#3095                  TBA                              TBA                       8:00am/12:00pm(Class)                $60
                          Saturday                       Athens                   1:00pm/4:00pm(Range)

 This is a required course for those individuals who wish to renew their handgun permit through the Texas Department of  Public Safety. Please contact Continuing Education (903) 675-6212 for schedule of class date.

DRIVERS EDUCATION

Instructor: Hurley
                          Jan 29/Feb 22                  Tech103                 5:00pm/7:00pm                          $230
                         M/T/W/Th                         Athens

#3118 (Complete Course)                                    (Plus Driving Lab – Simulator & Behind the Wheel)

#3119 (Classroom Only)

#3120 (Behind the Wheel Only) 

                            Apr 2/Apr 26                 Tech 103                5:00pm/7:00pm                      $230

                           M/T/W/Th                           Athens

#3147 (Complete Course)                                  (Plus Driving Lab – Simulator & Behind the Wheel)

#3148 (Classroom Only)

#3149 (Behind the Wheel Only)

   Driver’s Education Information

Fee: Classroom only $80; Behind the wheel only $170; Complete Course (Classroom and Behind the wheel) $230

You may pay for classroom only and/or behind the wheel only.   Students must register before the first day of class.  The above dates are for classroom instruction only.  All students are required to take simulator training and behind the wheel instruction. These will be scheduled with each student.

Pre-requisites:

Student must be 15 years old (within the scheduled class dates)

Must have an original birth certificate or certified copy of birth certificate and proof of school enrollment form on the third day of class. (REPORT CARD IS NOT ACCEPTABLE for proof of enrollment.) (Proof of school enrollment form is available from the student’s high school)

 (Possible substitutions for birth certificate are: U.S. Passport, or Texas I.D. Card)

Any specific questions should be directed to the instructor at (903) 675-6258.                               

ELECTRICAL EXAM PREP CLASS (Electrical Code)

Instructor: Smith  
 ELPT1001
#3084                     Feb 12/Apr 9                         TBA                   6:00pm/9:00pm                      $150
                                 Mon                                  Athens

 #3085                    Apr 7/May 26                          TBA                  9:00am/12:00noon                 $150
                                Saturday                           Athens

 #3136                    Feb 13/Mar 1                        See Below           6:00pm/9:00pm                      $150
                                Tues/Thurs                          Terrel
                               Tues Class – A104                Thurs Class E112

Instruction in the requirements specified by the National Electrical Code (NEC) as minimum requirements for an approved electrical installation including all aspects of electrical installation from the standpoint of safety for personnel and equipment. Required textbook will be available at class. Cost  $75. Other supplies needed: NEC 1999 Code Book.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR TRAINING

 Approved for Certification and Re-certification of Addiction Professionals by TCADA # PSEI-77a and 77b – Renewal June 1, 2002,  also TCBADAC # 0486-90 renewal May 2001. All classes are Specific A & D for 15 hours unless otherwise noted ( 270 minimum clock hours required). Complaints about provider or workshop content may be directed to TCBADAC Standards Committee, 1717 West 6^th St., Suite 214, Austin, TX  78703, (512) 708-0629 / E-mail: TCBADAC@hotmail.com.

COUNSELING THEORIES (Counseling Theories)      

Instructor: Pettycrew 
DAAC1011
#3123                Jan 19/Feb 17                           A101                                                         $225
                         Fri                                          Athens               1:00pm-9:00pm  
                         Sat                                                                  8:00am-5:00pm

 An introduction to major theories of various treatment modalities including Reality therapy, Psycho-dynamic, grief therapy, Client-centered therapy, Rational-Emotive Therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches such as life skills training, behavior modification, and the introduction to experiential therapies as they relate to detoxification, residential, outpatient, and extended treatment.

 SCREENING ASSESSMENT TREATMENT PLANNING & DOCUMENTATION (Assessments & Procedures)

Instructor: Pettycrew
DAAC1009
#3124                  Mar 2/Mar 31                          A101                                                          $225
                            Fri                                       Athens              1:00pm-9:00pm
                            Sat                                                               8:00am-5:00pm

 No class meeting 3/16 – 3/17 (Spring Break)

 Examines procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual’s strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs which will be used in the development of a treatment plan. Prepares the student to appropriately explain assessment results and individual rights to clients. 

TWELVE CORE FUNCTIONS (Intro to Alcohol & Other Drug Addictions)

Instructor: Pettycrew
DAAC1019     
#3125                  Apr 13/May12                            A101                                                           $225
                             Fri                                      Athens              1:00pm-9:00pm   
                             Sat                                                              8:00am-5:00pm

 Causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented. Student will identify the requirements for licensure and certification in Texas and the 12 Core Functions of the addiction counselor.