Continuing Education
Continuing Education includes a comprehensive array of short-term, non-credit, special interest, online, or healthcare classes offered to all ages. These courses are designed to meet the needs of the communities within LBWCC's service area.
SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES
LBWCC offers a variety of short-term, non-credit, low-cost special interest courses for all ages. These courses are designed to meet the needs of the communities within LBWCC's service area. Examples of special interest courses include: Yoga, Aikido, Beginner Computer, Cake Decorating, and Basic Electrical Wiring.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING COURSE OFFERINGS:
Aikido
LBW Community College in Andalusia is offering a 15-week Aikido course on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m., Aug. 19 – Dec. 16, 2019. Classes will be held in the Seth Hammett Gymnasium.
Learn a traditional martial art in a fun, supportive environment. Learn throws, safe falling technique, how to use an opponent’s energy against him, pin and immobilize an opponent, self-defense, and exercise. Aikido is a great martial art for men and women of all ages and body builds. No experience necessary. This class will be taught by Sensei Greg Powell, second-degree black belt, and Sensei Shawn Geohagan, first-degree black belt.
The cost of the course is $90 per participant.
Space is limited. Students may register in person in the Student Services Office Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Friday, 8 a.m. – Noon. For more information call (334) 881-2231 or nworley@lbwcc.edu.
Beginner Calligraphy Class
LBW Community College in Andalusia is offering a Beginner Calligraphy class on Tuesday evenings, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. Classes will be held in the Library Building, Room L-124 on the Andalusia Campus.
Students participating in this class will learn a cursive style calligraphy. After learning the basic principles for cursive style calligraphy, each student will get to create their own personalized card to take home to a family member or friend.
The cost of the course is $65 per participant and includes a $5 supply fee that is non-refundable after August 26, 2019.
Space is limited. Students may register in person in the Student Services Office Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Friday, 8 a.m. – Noon.
For more information, contact Noelle Worley at (334)881-2231 or nworley@lbwcc.edu
Medical coding training
LBW Community College in Opp is offering a 15-week, non-credit Medical Coding study course beginning in August. This class will be held in room 103 in the Health Sciences Building.
This course is available for those who wish to focus strictly on preparing for the national certification exam to become a certified professional coder (CPC). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for certified professional coders will increase 22 percent through the year 2022. This is a great opportunity to obtain training locally to meet the industry demand.
Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 20 – Dec. 10, 2019, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Registration is now underway. For more information or to register for the 15-week study course, contact Noelle Worley at 334-881-2231 or email at nworley@lbwcc.edu.
**Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Enrollment is not official until payment is received. No refunds will be issued after the first course meeting. Students may enroll in Continuing Education courses until the first course meeting if space is available. A cancellation decision will be made for any course that has not met minimum enrollment requirements. If a course does not have sufficient enrollment, the Business Office will issue a refund to those who have registered and paid for the course.
HEALTHCARE CLASSES
LBWCC offers a variety of programs designed to provide professional development opportunities for nurses and other healthcare professionals and to assist them in obtaining continuing education units to maintain licensure. LBWCC is an approved continuing education provider for the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABNP 1187 effective dates: 10/14/2016 to 10/10/2020). Also, we are an authorized provider of CPR and ECC courses for the American Heart Association. Click here for the American Heart Association Community Training Center schedule, or contact Wayne Godwin at (334) 881-2210 or wgodwin@lbwcc.edu for more information.
For more information about Continuing Education courses, contact:
Andalusia
Wayne Godwin-Health Programs Jennifer Hall
(334)881-2210 (334) 493-5315
wgodwin@lbwcc.edu jmh@lbwcc.edu
Greenville Luverne
Jennifer Hall Laura Elliott
(334)493-5315 (334)335-2187
jmh@lbwcc.edu lelliott@lbwcc.edu
Opp
Jennifer Hall
(334)493-5315
jmh@lbwcc.edu
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ON-LINE CONTINUING EDUCATION
Discover hundreds of community education courses through LBWCC's partnership with ed2go. These short-term, high-quality, non-credit courses offer well-crafted lessons, expert online instructors and interaction with fellow students. Whether your interest is the business world, arts and languages, accounting, technology, law, health care, or a number of other areas, these courses allow access 24/7 from anywhere with an internet connection. Click here to explore our on-line course offerings!
**LBWCC's On-Line Course (ed2go) Refund Policy
You have the opportunity to review a detailed course syllabus as well as view a demonstration lesson prior to registering for a course. You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity so that you feel certain the course contains the information you want and need prior to registration.
Any student enrolled in ed2go courses who wish to drop a course after enrollment of the course must explain in writing his or her dissatisfaction with the course to receive a refund. Written refund request must be submitted to LBW Community College, Attn: Jennifer Hall, by e-mail at jmh@lbwcc.edu, by mail at PO Drawer 1418, Andalusia, AL, 36420, or by fax (334) 881-2230. The request must be received within 14 days after the start date of the course. Failure of the student to drop the course in conformity with these policies shall nullify ed2go and LBWCC's obligation to pay the refund. In no event shall a student entitled to drop a course and claim a refund after ed2go certifies or provides proof of the student's successful completion of the course.
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