Orange Community Education & Recreation

Become part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed freight broker or as a freight broker agent. Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you'll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States. Freight brokerage is a growing, service-based industry. As a freight agent or broker, you connect shippers and manufacturers with transportation companies and manage those shipments. Entrepreneur magazine has rated the freight brokerage business as one of the top home-based businesses to own, and a Wall Street Journal article cited freight brokering and logistics as the largest growing sector of the transportation industry. Written by freight brokerage specialists, this freight broker course will provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to break into the shipping industry. From transportation law, contracts, and insurance, to setting up and running your own business, this is the best online freight broker training available. For details and to register click here: Instructors: Jan & Jeff Roach Location: Online

If you are looking to explore online learning for fun or for career development, our partnership with Ed2Go is a great option. This site features more than 300 courses with new courses beginning each month. The fee for most courses is $115 for 12 lessons. With classes offered in photography, web design, software basics, creative writing and more, visit www.ed2go.com/orangecommed to discover the class that is right for you. Or try our Self-Paced Tutorials for CEU's or just for fun. Three-month to 24-month career track certification programs are also available. Register and pay for your class at www.ed2go.com/orangecommed.

EKG technicians are in demand! Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially. During this course, you will learn topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, you will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. From there, you will go on to explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. Next, you will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip. And finally, you will discover the details of a myocardial infarction. Successful completion of this program will help prepare learners to perform the role of EKG technician. After completing the course, you will have the opportunity to pursue national certification and the skills necessary to pursue employment as an EKG technician.

Welding is a high-tech industry that can take you places all over the world. From ladders to aircraft carriers, from NASCAR to national defense, and from the laboratory to sales and repair, the varied welding industry impacts virtually every industry. Technology is creating more uses for welding in the workplace. The Welding Technician program is designed to prepare you to support industrial, transportation, oil and gas, constructing, and many other industries with welding skills. Upon completion you can serve in positions such as Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers and go on to earn multiple credentials through the American Welding Society, and you will be eligible for an optional externship with a local employer.

As kidney failure continues to be a growing national health problem, kidney disease is driving the growing demand for well-trained dialysis technicians. While most technician training has historically been done “on-the-job,” today’s healthcare employers are seeking well-trained technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill this growing number of positions. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, dialysis technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, as well as maintain and repair equipment. Furthermore, technicians work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs, as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. You will complete the course with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians and be ready to apply for an entry level position.

NEW TOPICS! Free Kitchen & Bath Webinar Series During the pandemic, The Hall Design Group has created a Webinar series and it has been enjoyed by many over the past few months. The great news is that John has recorded the series and has made it available to the public at no charge for a limited time. This series is ideal for anyone thinking of remodeling their kitchen and or bath. All can be watched within the comfort of your home. Topics include “Selecting Kitchen Cabinetry,” Selecting the Proper Appliances to Fit Your Budget and Needs,” “Accessorizing the Kitchen,” and more. Please email John at john@thehalldesigngroup.com for further details and access to the series.

Take time out for yourself and enhance your mental and physical well-being in this flow style Yoga class, where you will gently move from pose to pose. Yoga practice increases circulation in the joints and improves overall fitness and joint flexibility. You will finish each class feeling relaxed and refreshed. Push back the furniture, set up your yoga mat, and join us for this virtual workout.

Learn all the facets of the kitchen planning and remodeling process in the comfort of your home. View the latest trends in layout, countertops, and appliances. John is a certified kitchen designer and a member of ASID.. Feel free to ask questions and show John the kitchen you'd like to transform!

As kidney failure continues to be a growing national health problem, kidney disease is driving the growing demand for well-trained dialysis technicians. While most technician training has historically been done “on-the-job,” today’s healthcare employers are seeking well-trained technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill this growing number of positions. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, dialysis technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, as well as maintain and repair equipment. Furthermore, technicians work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs, as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. You will complete the course with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians and be ready to apply for an entry level position. Click here to register. Instructors: TBA Location: Online 21XAE161 Open-Ended Start Date 4-6 month program

This Occupational Safety and Health Administrative (OSHA) program will jump start your career as an entry-level Electrical Technician using our custom-built electrical training walls for residential and commercial use that you won’t see anywhere else. Electrical technicians assemble, install, test, maintain and repair electrical wiring and equipment. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, including an understanding of the electrical trade, the National Electrical Code® and more to prepare for entry-level careers in this growing field. You will be eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion. Click here to register. Instructors: TBA Location: Online 21XAE163 Open-Ended Start Date 4-6 month program

The demand for pharmacy technicians is greater than ever. Prepare to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other health care settings working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. You will learn basic anatomy and physiology, disease states and pharmaceutical treatments, pharmacy terms and abbreviations, pharmacy laws and ethical practices, pharmacy calculations, basic pharmacology, sterile and non-sterile drug compounding, dose conversions, processing of prescriptions and medication orders, inventory control, medication error prevention strategies, workplace safety, and billing and reimbursement. After completing the course you will be prepared to sit for the PTCB exam. This class is offered live online. All e-textbooks are included in the fee. The instructor has taught OCER's in-person class for several years. Instructor: Marina Fridman Perelman, PharmD

Whether you own or want to start your own business, or if you are looking for employment with a small business, this program takes you through the ins and outs of baseline accounting principles, bookkeeping and overall record keeping relative to successful small business accounting. With a comprehensive understanding of accounting, this program ensures you can not only keep accurate books, but understand why and how these records are kept, as well as how these processes and procedures might be improved. A full study of QuickBooks® will ensure that you can operate successfully within the most-widely used accounting software application and provide associated accounting professionals with the files necessary for tax preparation and/or support their efforts in any tax or audit situation. Click here to register. Instructors: TBA Location: Online 21XAE162 Open-Ended Start Date 4-6 month program

Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete this course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients. You will also need to order an eBook for under $10, or the paperback book version of McGraw Hill’s Complete Medical Spanish, 3rd edition. OCE&R’s own Spanish instructor, Cristina, will teach.