Business & Industry Department

Southwest Technology Center

Air Conditioning & Heating Systems

This program is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for diagnosing, repairing, overhauling and performing preventive maintenance on air-conditioning and heating system components.  Course also covers air conditioning retrofit training for converting to R134A refrigerant and refrigerant recovery certification. 30 Hours.  TUITION: $108.00

 

Alzheimer Training

Conducted monthly.  Alzheimer disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a persons memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carryout daily activities. This course provides training for anyone interested in understanding Alzheimer's disease to coping with Alzheimer's symptoms and Alzheimer's care.  10 Hours. FREE.

Armed Security Guard (PHASE IV CLEET)

Receive instruction in the care, handling and firing of revolvers.  Required to obtain an armed private security guard or armed private investigator license.  Ammunition, range fees and personality inventory Armed Security Guard costs are not included in the tuition.  You are required to furnish your own weapon.  This is a revolver or semi-automatic course.  Minimum age is 21 years.  Security Guard Training Course. Completion and evaluation of the Multiphasic Personality Inventory prior to going to the range.  Book required.  32 Hours.  TUITION:  $125.00

 

Auto Care for Men & Women

A basic introduction to your automobile.  This class will cover everyday car care. Included will be an overview of the many systems that make your car run and how to keep your car running at its best. If you have ever wanted to learn more about your car without having to master high tech “gadgets” this is the class for you!

8 Hours, TUITION: $52.00

 

Auto Transmission

This class will provide you an opportunity to learn how to breakdown and reassemble automatic transmissions.

39 Hours.  TUITION: $117.00  kit included.

 

Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Learn anatomy & physiology, illness and injuries to body systems.  Course includes 176 hours of classroom and clinical time.  Course is approved by the Oklahoma State Department of  Health.  High school diploma or GED required, MUST be 18 years of age. OSBI conducted. TUITION:  $545.00 includes books and fees.

 

Basic Security (PHASE I CLEET) & Security Guard (PHASE II CLEET)

This Basic Security Guard class provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to function as an in-house security guard.  This course meets all requirements for training in Oklahoma and is CLEET Certified.  Phase I & II require passing 10 unit tests with a grade of 85% or above on each test.  Some of the units have legal and situation questions on the test and require good reading comprehension skills.  You must be at least 18 years old and able to attend 100% of the class.  23 Hours for each class. TUITION: $80.00 per class.  Includes book

 

Beginning Computers (Win XP)

Hands-on activities to introduce you to hardware and computer terminology, copying files, making folders and directories. In addition, a brief introduction to spreadsheets, databases, and word processing will be covered. 

TUITION:  $ 98.00 with book.

 

Beginning Computers for Senior Citizens (tuition includes discount for senior citizens)

Learn activities to introduce you to hardware and computer terminology, copying files, making folders and directories. Covers the desktop, customizing Windows and system maintenance. 30 Hours. TUITION:  $103.00

 

Brick Masonry

In this class you will learn the basics of brick masonry.  Learn how to mix mortar and lay bricks properly.  Think of the many opportunities for creativity around your home: mailboxes, porch columns, flower holders, etc   15 Hours.  TUITION: $62.00 includes supplies.

 

Cake Decorating I & II

If you want to develop the skills necessary for baking and creating cake decorations for the home, bakery or catering business, this class is for you!  Students will be responsible for supplies. Except for the initial class meeting, students will furnish cakes for decorating.  Cake Decorating II will include advanced curriculum from Decorating I to include wedding and other specialty cakes. Both classes are 18 Hours.  TUITION: $48.00

 

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

The State of Oklahoma requires persons administering medications in nursing and health facilities to be certified or licensed.  Learn to administer medications and how medications affect systems of the body.  100% attendance is required.  You must have either a LTC, HHC or DDC License, have a HS Diploma or GED, and 6 months working experience as a  CNA.  Bring CNA card and picture ID to enroll. Must be 18 years of age, HS diploma or GED. TUITION:  $299.00 includes books, testing and fees. 60 hours.

 

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Update

CMA’s must update their CMA card annually. Review of medications, charting, vital signs, etc. 100% Attendance is required.  You must bring your current CNA and CMA cards with a photo id to enroll.  TUITION: $40.00

 

Computer Repair & Upgrade          

Learn the basic of cleaning up your computer so it will operate faster and more efficiently. Also learn how to upgrade and install new components, memory and other items to your computer. 36 Hours.  TUITION: $131.00 includes book.

 

Conversational Spanish

Great for front office personnel, school workers, etc.  Learn Spanish designed around your needs. (Spanish 101 preferred)  30 Hours.  TUITION: $100.00 includes book

 

Digital Photography I & II

Digital Photography I will cover areas such as: what to look for in a digital camera and terminology, using your digital camera, and a basic overview of software.  Digital Photography II will give you a more in depth use of software and how it can help you edit and clean up your pictures and old photographs using the Photoshop elements program. TUITION: $35.00

 

Feeding Assistant

Must be at least 16 years old to take this class.  It is an 8 hour course covering feeding and safety techniques for the elderly.  TUITION: $30.00

 

Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician

Must be certified EMT to enroll.  96 Classroom hours and 120 clinical hours. TUITION: $514.00

Books not included.

 

Long Term Care / Home Health (CNA)

Classes consist of lecture, lab, clinicals, Alzheimer and CPR training. Certified nurse aides may seek employment in nursing homes; hospitals, home health agencies and hospice. The program meets all the requirements of the State Department of Health and the Nursing Home Association.  Scholarships are currently available through the local nursing homes and hospital.  Must be 18 years of age. TUITION: $555.00 includes books, fees, supplies and testing. OSBI check required to attend.

 

Medication Administration Technician (MAT)

To administer medications in a residential care facility or group home.  100% attendance required.  Includes administration of medicines, measuring and charting, vital signs and legal aspects. TUITION:  $54.00

 

Medication Administration Technician (MAT) Update

In accordance with House Bill 1880, each individual who has been certified in the 16-hour MAT Training course and is employed by a residential care facility must receive at least (8) hours of update training annually. You will review legal and ethical issues, medication administration and how to avoid medication errors.  100 % attendance during this class session is required  TUITION: $37.00

 

MS Excel 2003

Spreadsheet program that allows you to organize data, complete calculations, make decisions and graph data.  Great for creating and tracking your home budget.  24 Hours.  TUITION: $106.00 includes book

 

MS Word 2003

A full featured word processing program that allows you to create professional looking documents such as letters, resumes, and reports.   18 Hours.  TUITION: $83.00 includes book

 

MS Office” Mini” Daytime/Nighttime Courses

Two hour “Special Interest Mini Courses” designed for your specific need.  Charts and graphs, spreadsheets and formulas, slideshows, graphics and video, forms and templates, mail merge, labels and envelopes.  You name it, we can offer it.   TUITION: $30.00

 

MS Office Suite 2003

Must have Intro to Computers or a basic understanding of MS Windows.  This is a 10 week computer class.  Learn MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint in depth.  60 Hours.  TUITION: $176.00

 

Oklahoma Gardening and Landscape Design

Learn what trees, shrubs and flowers grow in Southwest Oklahoma, as well as how to incorporate them into your landscape. You will draw your own personalized landscape design during class time. A year-round maintenance program will be developed. It will be helpful if you can bring pictures of the areas in your yard you want to landscape, as well as overall dimensions of your yard. 18 Hours.  TUITION: $50.00

 

Phlebotomy

Must be 18 years old to enroll.  Phlebotomy is the process of collecting blood. This course will emphasize the skills necessary to properly draw blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture and the proper handling of the specimen for clinical laboratory testing. Topics covered include: anatomy, physiology, specimen collection, infection control, equipment safety, possible complications, interpersonal communication, professionalism, quality assurance and legal aspects. Students will have the opportunity to draw blood not only from mannequins, but also from each other. OSBI background check is conducted for clinicals.  TUITION:  $206.00

 

Pre-Pharmacy Technician

Learn the basics of a Pharmacy Technician's job duties including inventory management, drug regulation and control, pharmaceutical terminology, prescriptions, calculations, routes and formulations, compounding, factors affecting drug activity, financial issues, and more.  Must have a 10th grade math level or above, high school diploma or GED, and be at least 18 years old to attend.  TUITION: $241.00 includes book.

 

Private Investigator (PHASE III CLEET)

Review responsibilities to clients, private investigation laws, fair credit reporting laws, investigations and surveillance.  Prerequisite:  Phase I, 18 years old. 40 Hours.  TUITION: $125.00 includes book.

 

QuickBooks Business Accounting

QuickBooks is an easy-to-use accounting system for small-business owners and bookkeepers. Topics include: creating a QuickBooks company, setting up company lists, editing a preset chart of accounts, entering opening balances, entering sales and invoices, receiving payments and making deposits, handling expenses and bills, working with bank accounts, analyzing financial data, tracking and paying sales tax, managing inventory, and handling payroll with QuickBooks.  25 Hours.  TUITION: $98.00 includes book.

 

Real Estate Pre-Licensing

This course is for all individuals interested in obtaining their provisional Oklahoma Real Estate License. Information taught in classes beginning Jan 9, 2007, is based on the new rules and regulations (90 hours class time).  Through a combination of both classroom learning and home study, the individual will be prepared for the state licensure test.  $390.00 includes books. (Day & Evening Classes Offered)

 

Real Estate Post-Licensing & CEU’s

Upon completion of the 18 classroom hours listed and 27 hours by completion of the Five Distance Education Assignments the post course for Sales Associate License will be fulfilled.  Assignments should be completed as soon as possible following the classroom work, but no later than 90 days.  TUITION: $295.00

 

Sheet Metal Assemblers

This class will teach you the basics of aircraft sheet metal assembly.  You will learn basic shop and tool safety, aircraft systems and blueprint reading. This class fills months in advance therefore early enrollment is advised. TUITION: $240.00

 

Sign Language

Students will be introduced to the manual alphabet, learn how to produce simple sentences and basic communication skills through sign language. 30 Hours.  TUITION: $103.00  includes book.

 

Sign To Song

This is a fun and exciting class.  Learn to sign to music, all you need is some basic sign language experience to join this class.  Sign Language dictionary needed.  36 Hours.  TUITION: $119.00

 

Spanish 101 (Introduction)

Students will learn the letter sounds, spelling, alphabet, and correct pronunciation of the Spanish language. 30 Hours. TUITION: $115.00 book included. Headphones required.

 

Spanish for Healthcare Workers/Providers

A great course for physicians, nurses, front office staff, and those in other allied health professions.  Learn useful Spanish phrases to better serve Spanish-speaking patients. Learn phrases for body parts, procedures, common conditions and more. Learn the basics for introductory or admission health care.  Topics include common greetings, family members, basic anatomy and hospital departments. 30 hours. TUITION: $103.00 includes book. 

 

Tiling

Learn how to measure and lay tile.  This class will be useful for the do-it-your-selfer.  You can use the skills learned in this class to update your home and create other projects using tiles. Mock ups of floor and counter top will be made in class.  9 Hours.  TUITION: $76.00 includes supplies

 

Web Page Design

This course introduces HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), fundamentals of web page design, and covers the tools used in creating a web page with text, graphics, and links. Students will learn to create, edit, and post web pages to the Internet.  18 Hours.  TUITION: $48.00

 

Welding I

Beginning to Advanced levels of Welding.  This class will cover safety, oxygen acetylene, stick, and wire welding.  This class will cover all welding principles.  48 Hours. TUITION: $151.00

 

Welding II

Covers safety, oxygen acetylene, stick, and wire welding all while making a class selected project. 32 Hours.

TUITION: $117.00

 

 

 

            

 

Our short-term evening classes are offered all year round.  Not all our classes are listed below, if you don’t see a class in our listing that you would like more information about just give us a call. Some classes require minimum enrollment so it is important to enroll early.  Tuition is due at the time of enrollment.