L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 1 of 118 LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE CIVIC COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Bicycle Safety and Rules-of- Excellent for kids and those who don't drive an automobile. Learn to safely the-Road and legally navigate the streets of Los Angeles and how to avoid accidents. Public Speaking for Young The class focuses on speaking clearly, stage presence, organizing ideas, People minimize speaking anxiety, and confidence building through the creation of memorable speeches. Starting a Non-Profit Learn how to legally form a new non-profit, create and present a clear mission and objectives, and research funding opportunities. VOCATIONAL COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION A Career in Voice Overs Tips on studio etiquette/lingo, demo reel, seeking an agent, and marketing yourself. Accent Reduction Improve English language clarity, accent reduction techniques, and proper speech sounds. Accent Reduction for Actors Obtain a "standard American accent," through accent reduction techniques, and analysis of speaking sounds and habits. Acting Technique - Beginning Develop live and studio-acting skills, explore your inner self, learn script reading. Apartment Management The following areas will be covered: Rental lease and contracts, apartment and building manager salary/benefits; rental marketing techniques; Section 8 and Rent Control and unlawful detainer/eviction laws and procedures. Bartending for Professionals Topics include cocktail preparation, glassware, tools, recipes, pouring a shot, bar terms, wine and champagne service, martinis, sales, laws, responsible beverage service, employment, resumes, where to look for jobs and how to nail the interview. L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 2 of 118 COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Basic Beaded Jewelry Class will cover a variety of intricate stringing and wiring beading techniques. Basic Screen Printing Hands-on training in producing one color print of your own design(s). Become a Mystery Shopper Learn the technique of "Mystery Shopping" where businesses hire you to ensure consistent top-quality service, including proper survey writing, evaluations, customer service principles and professional development. Become a Notary Public Learn to become a Notary Public, including legal implications and best practices, business models and certification process. Beginning This class will cover basic finger positioning and technique, job Typing/Keyboarding applications, business formats, and keyboard functions. Blow Glass Globes Make beautiful ornaments and sun catchers that reflect the light. Blow your own glass too. Bookkeeping/Accounting Fundamentals in tracking/paying taxes, reconciliation of bank accounts Analysis and Concepts and navigation. Build Your Own Business Techniques, software and business strategy involved in building and Website maintaining your own website. CBEST Preparation (Basic Prepare for the California Basic Educational Skills Test examination by Education Skills Test) reviewing reading, writing and math. Clinical Medical Assistant Prepare to assist a physician, provide care to patients in a doctor's office or clinic, and to sit for a national medical assistant certification exam. The program combines 134 hours of instruction with 160 hours in a medical office externship. Computed Tomography Provide training in Computed Tomography (CT) for incumbent Nuclear Medicine and Radiologic Technologists through a course series including CT Fundamentals, cross-sectional anatomy, Imaging and more. Computerized Medical Learn skills needed for computerized coding classification systems for Insurance Billing medical billing services to insurance companies, maintaining patient accounts, and claim reimbursement procedures. L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 3 of 118 COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION CPR Certification: Cardio- Hands-on skills training and certification for responding to breathing Pulmonary Resuscitation for and cardiac emergencies. the Professional Rescuer Create Your Own This course will teach the fundamentals of import/export, while Import/Export Business: Full- examining motivations and procedures for the import and exporting of Time Or Home Based goods and services in the international business strategy. Dialect Training for Actors Learn several of the following: French, British, German, Southern, New York, Russian, Irish, Scottish, Japanese, Arabic. Instruction drills, and improvisations will help you develop a seemingly magical array of dialects. Electronic Health Record Learn the essential components of the electronic health record and System Technologist health information exchange essentials; system selection and implementation; project management and fundamentals of change and human factors. Fashion Pattern Making This hands-on beginner’s class will introduce you to the challenging world of fashion pattern making. Learn how to make your own 2 garments by using step by step pattern making techniques in class. Glass Fusion Learn how to work with glass, assemble and decorate it using different colors of glass on top of each other, and melted in a kiln to create magnificent artwork. Grant Proposal Writing and Learn to identify community needs and budgeting costs to meet those Identification needs, and other strategies/techniques for grant writing. Green Technology Program Training unemployed and displaced workers for entry into Energy Management Outreach and Assessment Jobs and Apprenticeships in trades related to Energy Efficiency. Home recording class Learn the basics of home recording, and mixing in a Digital Audio Workstation. Also, learn how to market your song online. How to Become A Bodyguard This course is designed to teach students the basics of executive security protection detail. This includes information of site survey, advance procedures; security posts, motorcade operations. This is not a physical-contact, self-defense or combat course. L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 4 of 118 COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION ICD-9/CPT Coding for Medical Learn to use the ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding systems required by insurance Insurance companies including HMOs, commercial indemnity insurance, Medicare and Medi-Cal. Get knowledge of assigning diagnostic codes to patients' conditions and procedural codes to physicians' services. Improv Acting for Beginners This class will teach both actor and non-actor, alike, the basics of improvisational acting. LA County Food Service/Food Certification for managers/operators and/or other responsible parties Handlers Certification of all restaurants, markets, mobile food preparation units, Program commissaries and food processing establishments. Learn to Silkscreen Design and print your own t-shirts, posters and stickers. Lifeguard Certification Obtain the newest updated all-in-one lifeguard certificate (which includes first aid and C.P.R.) This certificate will enable you to work as a lifeguard with parks and recreation, private pool programs or at the beach. Make Your Own Music Video Learn how to plan, film, edit and market your band's music video with equipment you already own. Makeup Artistry- 101 This 6-day workshop is designed for the makeup artist who needs to know the essential principles of makeup artistry. We will discuss some of the ins and outs of the business. Makeup Artistry Beginner's This in-depth 2-day makeup workshop will teach you how to create a Weekend Course professional personalized makeup application. Make-Up Artistry: Advanced Designed for the makeup artist who needs to know the essential principles of makeup artistry. We will discuss some of the ins and outs of the business. Make-Up Artistry: Beginning Designed for the makeup artist who needs to know the essential principles of makeup artistry. We will discuss some of the ins and outs of the business. Massage Therapist Over 500 hours of instruction to meet CA guidelines for Massage Therapist licensure, including extern lab hours and preparation for the licensing exam. L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 5 of 118 COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Medical Insurance Billing Students will get a thorough know-how of billing all 3rd party payers for physicians’ charges. Claim requirements for Workman’s Comp/Champus HMO’s, Medicare/Medi-Cal will be covered and claim forms will be completed for each. Medical Terminology l Students will study combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, Greek/ Latin verbs and adjectives used to construct medical terms. Also study the skeletal system. This workshop is designed for those interested in health-science related occupations. Medical Terminology ll Systems to be covered include: muscular endocrinology, gastrointestinal, circulatory and respiratory. Medical Terminology lll Systems to be covered include genito-urinary, nervous system, integumentary systems, eye, ear, and nose, mouth (the senses). Pharmacy Technician Prepare to work in a retail pharmacy and pass a national certification exam through 182 hours of classroom instruction with a 120-hour pharmacy externship. Pottery Making Students will learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel. Simple forms such as cylinders, cups, and bowls will be emphasized. Screenwriting Warriors Learn to write a script quickly and well at a professional level ready to be marketed as quickly as possible. Security Guard Certification Start a career in Public Security by through the training regime required by the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Selling Your Ideas and Make your invention intellectually safe and profitable; Protect your Inventions ideas with patents, trademarks, and copyrights; Evaluate your ideas for marketability; Find potential buyers for your invention and offer it for sale in the safest method possible. The Business of Bartending - Prepare to be a great salesperson; a customer service expert and an Learn to Become a honest/valuable employee with skills that will help you succeed in the Professional Bartender real world of bartending. L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 6 of 118 COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Veterinary Assistant Prepare to assist the Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technician in their daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and examining pets for signs of illness, disease or injury. This program combines 35 hours of classroom instruction with a 24 hour volunteer experience. Wedding Floral Design Design and prepare wedding bouquet, corsage and table arraignments. Write for Magazines and The Learn the art of commercial print and online short-form writing. Web Your World Premiere at the Learn joke writing, creating characters, improvising skills, and more, Comedy Store Stand-Up then perform your stand-up at the Comedy Store. Workshop You've Written a Song, Now Effective strategies to establish a career in professional songwriting. What? LITERACY COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Cursive Handwriting As fewer and fewer schools teach kids how to write in cursive, it is becoming a lost art. Have your child learn to create beautiful penmanship, more efficient and personal writing style. Fun with ABC's Reading will be promoted through an introduction of phonics thru arts and crafts. Age appropriate literature will also be introduced. Reading and Literacy For Kids This class will cover various levels of reading phonics, vocabulary, and composition skills. Reading and Writing Tutoring Bring in your homework, questions and assignments and get help in Lab Reading, Writing and Literature subjects. Reading Readiness Reading exercises and activities designed to prepare pre-1st grade children for school. Weekly Writing Lab Weekly writing lab with tutors L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 7 of 118 COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Writing Improvement For Kids Strategies and techniques to help kids improve their writing skills. HEALTH COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Abs/Legs/Hips Workout Exercise drills will include leg/hip movements, breathing exercise and pace running. Ballet for Kids This lass focuses on the physical mechanics of ballet including basic position, steps and discipline. Ballet Slim and Trim Combine ballet skills, and exercise workout routines. Build Your Vocabulary and Dramatic improvements can be made in vocabulary size, reading Reading Skills comprehension, and scores on verbal exams. Cardio Barre Workout Effective cardiovascular workout while reinforcing proper verbal cuing and teaching sound dance techniques. Children's Dance and Yoga This is a dance and yoga class that will provide children with tools to create, collaborate, reduce stress, and self regulate. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the three elements of dance and yoga poses for specific purposes. Gymnastics for Kids Designed to teach basic gymnastic skills to children with little or no experience. Emphasis is on floor exercises and tumbling skills. High School Yoga Class This yoga class will provide high school students tools for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the mind and body connection and will learn specific yoga poses and breathing techniques. Hip-Hop Dancing for Young Learn one of the most popular and requested dance styles in recent People years. The instructor will teach students some of the latest dance steps and dance moves. L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 8 of 118 COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Horseback Riding Learn grooming, tacking, mounting, dismounting, horse psychology, saddling, bridling, riding etiquette, equipment and basic balance at the various gates. Judo Japanese martial art and sport for beginners and intermediate students alike. Basic judo skills include throwing, groundwork (grappling), escapes and arm locks. Judo For Children Increase cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and agility through the Japanese martial art of Judo. Kung Fu for Kids Included will be gymnastics/warms-ups and maximizing your limits and potentials through the ancient Chinese martial art of Kung-Fu. Lap Swimming This section is for those who already know how to swim and want to continue improving their skills. Learn Chi Kung relaxation Chi Kung breathing exercises help you to relax. Learn short sequence to enhance your health. Mommy and Me Dance and Parents, guardians, and their children will be able to explore and deepen Yoga their connection to one another in a creative and meaningful way by collaboratively building yoga poses and dance movements. Pilates Mat Class Mat-based exercised that strengthen your stomach, your back and streamlines your body. Private Swimming Lessons Individual swimming instruction for adults or kids - one student per instructor. Learn quickly and safely avoid the crowds; overcome your fear of water. Private/Semi-Private Swimming instruction for up to 3 adults or kids - one student per Swimming Lessons instructor. Learn quickly and safely avoid the crowds; overcome your fear of water. Quick and Dirty Self Defense Learn how to defend yourself against an attacker on an airplane, in the streets. Soccer Clinic for Kids A soccer program for boys and girls who want to learn proper game techniques, including ball control, dribbling, passing and shooting. L.A. CITY COLLEGE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES ATTACHMENT 1 Page 9 of 118 COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION Tai Chi Chuan The ancient Chinese discipline for health, relaxation, meditation and self- defense. Tennis for Children and Teens Learn the basics of tennis, including fore and back-hand techniques, volleys, ground-strokes, scoring and more. Tennis Program Learn the proper grips, forehand, backhand, serving, game rules and court etiquette. Track and Field Fitness Learn and practice proper form, drills and exercises for running, sprinting and other track disciplines. Wellness Class for Caregivers Provides full-time kinship caregivers simple and pain free exercises to boost the immune system and reduce stress. This class utilizes a unique combination of yoga, tai chi, qigong, and dance as a tool kit for self- healing and self-expression. Wellness Class for Seniors This wellness class provides seniors simple and pain free exercises to boost the immune system, reduce stress, and increase stability in the body. This class utilizes a unique combination of yoga, tai chi, qigong, and dance for self-healing. Yoga Basics Learn basic posturing, breathing techniques consistent with Hatha yoga practice. Yoga for a Healthy Back Yoga techniques designed for people with back problems. Yoga/Stretch Increase your flexibility, decrease your stress and watch your body respond as it slims and trims down. Zumba® Zumba® is an energetic Latin-based workout that combines Latin and World rhythms to create an intense, yet fun dance-fitness workout.