BCCC Briefs September 6, 2016 | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Press Release:

    The following classes are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC. To register, call (252)940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu.

    Introduction to Computers (Windows 10): Using Web Mail

    This workshop builds on the previously offered workshop which teaches students how to connect to the Internet. Instructor Wesley Shelton will teach students how to setup and use different types of web mail, including Outlook Live, Yahoo Mail and Gmail. Students will need to bring their laptops or tablets with Windows 10 installed to class. The workshop takes place on September 13 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and costs $25.

    Introduction to Computers (Windows 10): Using Windows 10

    Instructor Wesley Shelton will teach students how to use Windows 10, including creating and deleting files and folders. Students will also learn how to use the Windows 10 search tool to find information on their PCs, and how to copy or move files and folders to different locations. Students will need to bring their laptops or tablets with Windows 10 installed to class. This workshop will take place on September 21 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and costs $25.

    Medical Terminology

    This new online class provides the foundation to build students' skills in the medical profession by focusing on the language of medicine. It emphasizes prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students will learn the medical vocabulary that relates to anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, diagnostic treatment, and procedures of various body systems. They will also learn to pronounce, spell and define medical terms. Recommended prerequisites include sound keyboarding skills, access to, and understanding of, word processing software and basic file management skills. The online class runs from October 3 through January 12. It costs $185 and requires a textbook.

    NC Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspection Classes

    These classes will prepare auto technicians and service personnel as safety inspectors for motor vehicles. Topics include regulations and test inspection procedures required by the Enforcement Section of the NC DMV for safety inspectors. By the end of the class, students will understand the rules, regulations and procedures for safety inspections, and be able to inspect a vehicle properly. The two-day class will take place on September 12 and 13 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. and costs $70. A second class for emissions testing will take place on September 26 and 27 from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

    Initial Vehicle Escort Certification and Recertification

    This class is required for those who want to escort large vehicles and have an escort vehicle endorsement added to their driver's license. Students must be either 21 years of age or 18 to 21 years of age with a current Class-A license to attend. All students must have a driver's license that has been valid for at least 12 months. This $70 class takes place on October 4 and runs all day from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    Notary Public

    This class is for persons applying for notary public commissions for the State of North Carolina. Various topics related to the duties of a notary public will be covered. Individuals should review the notary qualifications list on the Secretary of State's web site located at: http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/notary/ prior to registering for class. Per NC Secretary of State guidelines, students will have to pass an exam to complete the class requirements. Students will be required to show a state issued photo ID and their social security card at the first night of class. This class takes place on October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and requires a textbook. The fee for the class is $70.

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.