UTA Continuing Education Summer Catalog 2024

PAYMENT OPTIONS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, AND SERVICES

To secure a participant’s seat in a class, full payment is due at time of registration.

• Find the best financial support for your educational journey by visiting finaid.org.

• The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) funding is administered by the Department of Defense and provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. Verify eligibility by visiting https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/

• The Health Careers Institute partners with the Texas Workforce Commission to provide funding to eligible participants.

• Contact your local Texas Workforce Commission office for details. Visit www.twc.texas.gov/directory-workforce-solutions-offices-services

TEXTBOOKS

All course materials will be provided by UTA unless otherwise indicated.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Division for Enterprise Development is dedicated to providing equal educational opportunities to all qualified course participants. Contact cedquestions@uta.edu or call 866-906-9190 for information regarding special accommodations.

TITLE IX POLICY

The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, genetic information, and/or veteran status in its educational programs or activities it operates. For more information, visit uta.edu/eos. For information regarding Title IX, visit uta.edu/titleix.

WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER POLICY

The University of Texas at Arlington reserves the right to change or cancel any class. In the event that a class must be changed or canceled, you will be notified by email and/or phone. You are required to provide a valid email address and phone number to ensure notification.

Cancellations due to insufficient enrollment will be made approximately one (1) to two (2) business days prior to the class start date. Participant withdrawals from a course may result in a processing fee. If a course is canceled by UTA, participants have the option to transfer to another course, hold their funds in escrow, or receive a refund. No fees will be charged for these transactions if UTA cancels a class.

The University of Texas Arlington Continuing Education Department (USPS 023-838) is published two to four times per year (April, May, August, December) by the staff of The University of Texas at Arlington, Division of Continuing Education, 140 West Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76019. Periodical postage paid at Arlington, TX (Volume 24, Number 1, April 2024)

Median Pay: $95,370 annually | Job Outlook: 6% Growth from 2024-2032

Work Environment: Construction, Manufacturing, Administrative, Professional, Technical

Program Description: This program provides you with practical knowledge that can be applied immediately to enhance your job performance and productivity. In addition, the curriculum fulfills the 35-hour educational requirements for those preparing to take the Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification exam.

All courses align with the “A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK® Guide) Sixth edition. PMBOK is a registered term of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Median Pay: $77,520 annually | Job Outlook: 18% Growth from 2024-2032 Work Environment: Manufacturing, Government, Wholesale Trade, Professional, Enterprise Management

Description: This certificate program provides a foundation in supply chain and logistics management from both a U.S., as well as a global perspective, preparing participants for professional careers with manufacturers and distributors, transportation carriers, and logistics service providers.

SHRM EXAM PREPARATION LIVE WEBCAST

Median Pay: $64,240 annually | Job Outlook: 6% Growth from 2024-2032

Work Environment: Employment Services, Government, Manufacturing, Healthcare Industry, Professional

Program Description: Designed using a proven approach for teaching adult learners, this system helps participants understand, apply and engage with behavioral competencies and HR knowledge. Online learning modules, based on the SHRM BoCK, and interactive study tools, are incorporated into the study process to test participants’ knowledge and decision-making skills. There is no better way to successfully prepare for SHRM certification.

MASTER CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ON-CAMPUS | LIVE WEBCAST

Description: This certificate is designed to meet the industry’s evolving needs due to advances in construction technologies, financing, and methods that underscore a sound and systematic management of construction projects.

CERTIFIED WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNER CERTIFICATE ON-CAMPUS | LIVE WEBCAST

Median Pay: $52,560 annually | Job Outlook: 8% Growth from 2024-2032

Work Environment: Arts, Entertainment and Recreation, Accommodation and Food Services, Professional, Self-Employed

Program Description: Recognized as The #1 Academic Program for Wedding and Event Professionals. The Certificate in Wedding and Event Planning course is a training program designed to prepare participants for LWPI’s Certification exam and educates participants on the business best practices, methods, and techniques to get started right away in the planning industry.

CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE LIVE WEBCAST ONLY

Median Pay: $63,740 annually | Job Outlook: 13% Growth from 2024-2032

Work Environment: Local, State and Federal Government, Law Enforcement, Testing Laboratories, Medical Laboratories

Program Description: This certificate is designed to prepare an individual for a future career in a very specialized area of Criminal Justice. The certificate will also provide the individual who is already a professional public service criminal justice employee with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills and provide opportunities for advancement.

Participants pursuing this certificate will be taught and trained in the basics of gathering, collecting, and analysis of evidence. Job opportunities for participants who complete this certificate will be available in local, regional, and national public service police employment.

Local, state and national law enforcement agencies, along with private detectives, attorneys and judges, rely heavily on the work of the professionally trained forensic specialist.

LEGAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE ON-CAMPUS | LIVE WEBCAST

Median Pay: $59,200 annually | Job Outlook: 4% Growth from 2024-2032

Work Environment: Legal Offices, Local, State and Federal Government, Finance and Insurance

Program Description: This is an intensive 5-week professional program designed to provide you the maximum amount of training in the least amount of time. This program is designed for gaining the knowledge needed to begin a career as a legal assistant, legal secretary, receptionist, case/scan clerk, or law librarian. We will focus on learning or improving the skills needed to excel within the law office or court staff position.

Participants will study such topics as: legal ethics, legal terminology, state and federal court systems including jurisdiction and venue, oral and written communications including client letters and court notices, filing procedures and indexing of pleadings and discovery, time and records management, billing and accounting. There is no better way to successfully prepare for SHRM certification.

TEXAS REAL ESTATE LICENSING ONLINE ONLY

Median Pay: $52,030 annually | Job Outlook: 3% Growth from 2024-2032

Work Environment: Real Estate Agencies, Construction, Self-Employed

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TOP SIX ALLIED HEALTH CERTIFICATES

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN ON-CAMPUS

Course Description: A sterile processing technician cleans and sterilizes used surgical instruments and other medical supplies so that they can be safely redistributed and reused on additional patients. This course prepares students to clean, disinfect, and distribute sterilized instrumentation and equipment to various areas of a healthcare facility. In addition, through their externship students will work in a sterile processing department and central service department setting to gain real world experience.

Includes: textbooks, one set of scrubs, CPR training and professional liability insurance (externship)

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT ON-CAMPUS

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Course Description: The Clinical Medical Assistant course prepares clients to work in private medical practices, hospitals, medical clinics, and other medical facilities. Skills learned include learn how to schedule medical procedures, draw blood,

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN ON-CAMPUS

Median Pay: $37,790 annually | Job Outlook: 6% Growth from 2024-2032

Work Environment: Pharmacy and Drug Retailers, State, Local and Private Hospitals

Course Description: The Pharmacy Technician program prepares clients to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in various healthcare settings. Covered are how to assess medication orders, dispense medications, maintain inventory, and provide pharmacy billing services. Special emphasis is placed on providing customer service.

Classroom Hours: 120 | Externship Hours: 80 Tuition Includes: textbooks, one set of scrubs, CPR training and externship

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN ON-CAMPUS

Median Pay: $38,530 annually | Job Outlook: 8% Growth from 2024-2032

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Work Environment: State, Local and Private Hospitals, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Physicians Office, Outpatient Care Centers, Law Enforcement Agencies

Course Description: The classroom and practical skills introduced include anatomy and physiology of the blood system, procedures used to obtain various blood specimens, common blood testing, specimen handling and preparation, safety standards, and a controlled skills lab. The course is designed for the student looking to enter the healthcare field as well as the healthcare professional looking to acquire additional skills. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is awarded a certificate of completion from UT Arlington and is eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician certification exam with the National Healthcareer Association.

Classroom Hours: 80 | Externship Hours: 80 Tuition Includes: textbooks, one set of scrubs, CPR training and externship

DENTAL ASSISTANT ON-CAMPUS

Join our dynamic and rewarding Dental Assistant course.

Course Description: The Dental Assistant course trains you to assist in dental practices. Classroom and practical instruction includes oral health, dental disease prevention, infection control, dental instrumentation, oral anatomy, and assisting in the

Median Pay: $47,180 annually | Job Outlook: 8% Growth from 2024-2032

Work Environment: State, Local and Private Hospitals, Physicians Office, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, Enterprise Management, Administrative and Support Services

Course Description: Learn the fundamentals of medical billing and coding and start an exciting new career in the healthcare industry. This program prepares clients to work in the outpatient medical coding areas of hospitals, medical clinics, and doctors offices. Topics include medical terminology and anatomy, insurance screening, medical record maintenance, appointment scheduling, financial functions, CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding. Additional fees may apply for additional certifications.

Classroom Hours: 120

Tuition Includes: textbooks and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist exam. (Optional Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam for $117)

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