These courses lead to eligibility for professional certification and/or licensure. Courses designated as awarding CE credit satisfy requirements for professional continuing education. Courses DO NOT carry academic credit or assign letter grades.
AVIATION
Private Pilot Ground School (Aviation 53)
Learn the basics for beginning pilots. Get familiar with the principles of flight, weather, navigation, engine operation and federal regulations. This course, which prepares you for the FAA exam, is a prerequisite for Instrument and Commercial Pilot Ground Training. Cost of books, charts, and manual flight computer approximately $125 (plus tax) at class. No class on 3/10.
7490.101 14 Thurs, starts 2/24 – 6:30p - 9:30p
SMC Airport Campus, Rm. 102
Griff Hoerner Fee: $145
CERTIFIED NOTARY PROGRAMS
Notary Public Training Seminar & Exam
Learn how to be a Notary Public and gain legal authority to certify documents, administer oaths, and perform a variety of other functions. In a participatory workshop, find out about the role of the Notary Public, what you can and can’t authorize, the legal and recordkeeping requirements, and what you need to know to pass the California State test for certification. Materials fee $20 at class includes textbook. The Official Notary Public State Exam may be taken on the same day, after the seminar. Registration for the exam is from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., and the exam takes about 45 minutes to complete. If you plan to take the exam, you must present: (1) A check in the amount of $40 (for new applicants and renewals), made payable to the Secretary of State; and (2) a current driver’s license with photo, state-issued ID card, or other appropriate photo ID. You will be notified of exam results approximately two weeks later. PLEASE NOTE: Upon passing the exam, you are required to submit Live Scan fingerprints, which costs $32. Details on Live Scan fingerprinting will be given at the seminar.
8357.101 1 Sat, 3/26 – 8:45a - 5p
8357.102 1 Sat, 5/7 – 8:45a - 5p
SMC Madison Campus, Rm. 101
Carrie Christensen Fee: $85
Become a Loan Signing Agent: Build Your Own Notary Signing Business
Now that you’re a Commissioned California Notary, how do you build and maintain your signing business? Come learn what it means to be a Loan Signing Agent and how to become one in a highly informative seminar. Find out how to contact the most lucrative and profitable businesses that need the services of a Notary (as well as who your primary contact there should be), how to get signed up with successful Signing Services/Agencies that offer assignments, how to develop and build your own business with your clients in Five Easy Steps, how to negotiate your fee, how to get called back for repeat business, and how to brand yourself as a professional in your market. You’ll even learn—hands on—how to notarize loan packages properly and with confidence by actually going through a loan package during the seminar to see exactly what you need to do. And as a bonus, you’ll take home a list of 50 loan signing companies that are looking for Notaries NOW! Materials fee $55 at class includes reference book, Loan Signing Agent exam, and certificate of completion.
8294.101 1 Sat, 6/4 – 8:45a - 4p
SMC Madison Campus, Rm. 101
Carrie Christensen Fee: $99
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, & BEHAVIORAL THERAPISTS
The Creativity Workshop
What is inside you asking for creative expression at this time? In a supportive group setting, journey into the imaginal world of color, line, and symbolism, and dip into your natural creativity. You’ll leave this special workshop with artwork and tools that will help you keep your process alive. Expect to have fun while making art and writing to enhance your personal growth and expand your creative flow. This shared workshop is designed for all levels of artistic experience, and will be held at a local private studio (address will be provided at registration). Materials fee $10 at class. THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Section 7512.102 of this class meets the qualifications for 24 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences—BBS Provider 3048. Section 7512.104 of this class meets the qualifications for 21 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences—BBS Provider 3048. Additional cost for processing CE credits is $25, paid directly to instructor.
7512.102 8 Tues, starts 2/15 – 6:30p - 9:30p
Location to be announced
Patrisha Thomson Fee: $119
7512.104 7 Tues, starts 4/19 – 6:30p - 9:30p
Location to be announced
Patrisha Thomson Fee: $105
Maskmaking & Conversation
Join a daylong conversation about dreams, fairy tales, and myths. Find out how these enduring stories and images appear in our personal experience and offer insight into our thoughts, actions, and relationships . Play with feathers, paints, and color to create a mask that invites a personal inner figure or fairy tale creature into the dialogue. Discover the secrets of these characters and explore how meeting the inner cast of characters enriches self understanding. Materials fee $10 at class. THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. This class meets the qualifications for 6 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences—BBS Provider 1939. Additional cost for processing CE credit is $25, paid directly to instructors.
7571.102 1 Sat, 4/2 – 9:30a - 4:30p
SMC Main Campus, Art 100
Dr. Patricia Amrhein & Julie Sgarzi Fee: $99
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
BLS (Basic Life Support) for the Healthcare Provider – CPR Recertification
In a 1-day, hands-on seminar, learn CPR skills for use on victims of all ages. Find out how to provide ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen; how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on adults and children; and how to relieve foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) in both responsive and nonresponsive victims. This course is designed for healthcare providers—including physicians; nurses; paramedics; EMTs; respiratory therapists; physical and occupational therapists; physician assistants; residents, fellows, or medical or nursing students; aides; medical or nursing assistants; and other allied health personnel—who care for patients in a wide variety of settings (both in and out of hospital), have already been certified in BLS-CPR, and wish to renew their certification. A new BLS-CPR card will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Registration is required at least 2 days before course begins. Materials fee $10 at class includes textbook. This class meets the qualifications for 4 hours of EMS continuing education credit for EMTs, paramedics, and MICNs from CPR Services, Inc., California EMS CE provider #19-0715.
8796.101 1 Sat, 2/26 – 9a - 1p
8796.102 1 Sat, 3/19 – 9a - 1p
8796.103 1 Sat, 4/30 – 9a - 1p
8796.104 1 Sat, 5/14 – 9a - 1p
SMC Madison Campus, Rm. 106
CPR Services Staff Fee: $59
REAL ESTATE
These courses meet the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requirements for applicants for California Real Estate License examinations.
Each course consists of 45 hours of classroom instruction plus a final exam. You must complete the course AND take and pass the final exam to receive credit for the course. The final exam is given at the final class meeting, and there will be NO MAKE-UP EXAM. To receive the DRE-sanctioned certificate of completion for the course, you must have at least 85% attendance—which means you may not miss more than 3 class meetings—and you must pass the final exam with a score of 70% or better.
For all exams (including practice exams), you must bring to class two No. 2 pencils with eraser, a 100-question Scantron Form No. 882-E (available for purchase at the SMC Bookstore), and a basic 4-function calculator.
The cost of any books required for a course is included in the course registration fee unless otherwise noted.
Real Estate Principles (1403-93)
This 45-hour course prepares candidates to pass the California Department of Real Estate Licensing Exam to work as a real estate salesperson in California. The course includes two practice exams, as well as the required final exam. Course registration fee includes cost of textbook that will be distributed at first class meeting. For subsequent classes, you are expected to read each required chapter(s) PRIOR to the class meeting, to assist you in understanding the materials presented in class. No class on 2/21, 4/11, and 5/30.
7471.101 15 Mon, starts 2/14 – 6:30p - 9:30p
SMC Madison Campus, Rm. 101
John F. Anderson Fee: $225
Real Estate Practice (1404-93)
Prerequisite: Real Estate Principles. This 45-hour course is a practical study of California real estate law to assist licensees, property owners or managers, and others interested in the practice of real estate. The course fulfills a basic real estate course requirement for a California Real Estate License. Class includes one practice exam, as well as the required final exam. Course registration fee includes cost of textbook that will be distributed at first class meeting. For subsequent classes, you are expected to read each required chapter(s) PRIOR to the class meeting, to assist you in understanding the materials presented in class. You will be responsible for presenting to the class a periodical article regarding a real estate event. You will also be responsible for completing and presenting a class project that will require basic research, solicitation of public information, preparation outside of class meetings, and maintaining a notebook of all documentation for your instructor’s periodic review. No class on 4/12.
7473.101 15 Tues, starts 2/22 – 6:30p - 9:30p
SMC Madison Campus, Rm. 101
John F. Anderson Fee: $225
Real Estate Finance (1405-93)
Prerequisite: Real Estate Principles. This 45-hour course for brokers, salespeople, and college students majoring in real estate is a study of lending policies and the problems and risks involved in real estate financing. The course fulfills a basic real estate course requirement for a California Real Estate License. Course registration fee includes cost of textbook that will be distributed at first class meeting. For subsequent classes, you are expected to read each required chapter(s) PRIOR to the class meeting, to assist you in understanding the materials presented in class. No class on 3/10.
7477.101 15 Thurs, starts 2/17 – 6:30p - 9:30p
SMC Madison Campus, Rm. 101
Chris Williams Fee: $225
Legal Aspects of Real Estate (1406-93)
Prerequisite: Real Estate Principles. Real estate is the most valuable asset most people will ever own, yet many real estate agents receive inadequate training in how to avoid potential legal problems related to its sale and/or purchase. Doing an honest job for clients and staying out of litigation is important! This 45-hour course is designed to provide a basic introduction to contract law and what makes a real estate contract valid. Class also provides an overview of disclosure laws and what real estate agents should and should not reveal; how to handle ethical problems and laws regarding racial discrimination and “steering”; potential problems to be on the watch for; and how to use negotiation as a means to avoid conflict. The course fulfills a basic real estate course requirement for a California Real Estate License, but is also suitable for anyone seeking insight before making a real estate purchase. Course registration fee includes cost of textbook that will be distributed at first class meeting. For subsequent classes, you are expected to read each required chapter(s) PRIOR to the class meeting, to assist you in understanding the materials presented in class. No class on 4/13.
7475.101 15 Wed, starts 2/23 – 6:30p - 9:30p
SMC Madison Campus, Rm. 101
Susan Swanson Fee: $225
TAX PREPARATION
Become a Certified Tax Preparer (CTEC #1088)
Be your own boss—or build a handsome second income—as a certified tax preparer. Learn to prepare income tax returns for individuals and small businesses in an easy-to-understand course that awards a certificate of completion necessary for the state certification process. This is a State-approved certificate tax preparer program that requires a student to attend all six classes, as well as pass the final exam, as a qualification for State certification. The program meets the 60-hour qualifying education course requirement of the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) , and is suitable for members of the general public who wish to become certified tax preparers and for certified tax preparers required to complete annual continuing education. Please bring a pencil, paper, and calculator to class. Materials fee $55 at class. No class on 3/10 and 5/28.
7062.101 5 Tues & 3 Thurs, starts 2/22 – 6p - 9p
SMC Airport Campus, Rm. 103
7062.102 6 Sat, starts 4/30 – 1p - 5p
SMC Main Campus, Drescher Hall 210
WHA Companies Fee: $299