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Truck Driving Refresher Course
Students are eligible to attend a refresher class if they have attended an approved truck-driving program (reviewed on a case-by-case basis) or previously had a CDL that was downgraded from a Class A or expired in the past 2 years.
Call (707) 476-4500 for more information and scheduling.
Student will be required to submit the following:
- Copy of current driver's license
- Copy of CDL Permit
- DOT Medical Exam
- Driving record printout
- Pass a drug test through our testing site
- Must register on the FMSCA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse - https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
10 hours $1,095 /// 5 hours $695
These classes are not available from Mid-November to Mid- February.
Healthcare
Workforce & Community Education offers a variety of healthcare courses for those looking for a new career or to keep their current certification. Classes include: Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, EMT Refresher, IV Therapy, Venipuncture, Injections, among others.
Looking for other Healthcare classes?
Check out College of the Redwoods Health Occupations where you can train to become a Dental Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, EMT/Paramedic and more!
INJECTIONS
SPRING 2025 COURSE INFORMATION
- Section: tbd
- Date: tbd // Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Fee: $200.00
- Class Limit: 20
- Location: Eureka Downtown - 525 D Street
- Instructor: James Gordon
Registration form below. Complete and email to: ace@redwoods.edu
This one-day injections training is for those who are employed, or seeking employment, in a medical office setting and will be working under the supervision of a physician. It meets the standards and qualifications established by the Division of Allied Health Professionals, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, and State of California. Please bring a calculator to class.
Course Objectives:
- Know Universal Precautions
- Know the Injection sites
- How to administer a Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intradermal injection
- How to calculate drug dosage correctly
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VENIPUNCTURE:
SPRING 2025 COURSE INFORMATION
Section: tbd
Day/Date: to be announced /// Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $200.00
Class Limit: 16
Location: Eureka Downtown - 525 D Street
Instructor: James Gordon
This one-day blood draw training is for those who are employed, or seeking employment,
in a medical office setting and will be working under the supervision of a physician.
It meets the standards and qualifications established by the Division of Allied Health
Professionals, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, and State of California.
This class is not applicable for CT Venipuncture certification.
Documents to download
Del Norte Campus
SPRING 2025 Class Information:
Section: 059734
Dates: March 17th - March 21st., 2025
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fee: $100.00
Class Limit: 34
Location: CR Del Norte Campus 883 W. Washington Blvd. Eoom DM29 Crescent City, CA 95531
Instructor: Nick Balent
This one-week class will allow students to learn the basic firefighting techniques necessary to receive the following certificates: S190- Introduction to Wild Fire Behavior and S130 - Firefighter Training.
Additional homework assignments will include IS-700 (Introduction to National Incident Management System); ICS-100 (Introduction to Incident Command System) and L180 - Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service. The L180 - Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service is not included in the class, but is available at the following link: https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/l-180/course-delivery Students will also receive all training needed for applying to the federal government as a firefighter.
Students 15 years old and older are encouraged to attend. However, anyone under 18 participating in the course must complete the Activity Waiver Form and a parent or guardian must sign.
Students will learn:
How to use basic firefighting tools
Fire behavior and Weather
What the LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones) system is
and how it relates to the Standard Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations.
Construct a fire line to required standards using various methods.
Strengthen, reinforce, and use holding actions on a fire line.
Extinguish the fire with or without the use of water.
Complete assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
Factors in a particular wildfire environment which could impact safety.
Students will receive the following certificates:
S190- Introduction to Wild Fire Behavior
S130 - Firefighter Training
This class will be conducted in person. The class will involve hands-on physical contact as part of scenario practice, skills training, and skills competency verification.
Documents to download:
1. Registrationn Form - 40 hr. Wildland Fire School
2025 CLASSES
Next class: Tto be announced
Registration form, flyer and release of information (ROI) form locared at the bottom of this page.
- Section:
- Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Student Capacity: 20
- Location: 525 D Street, Eureka
- Fee: $175.00 to College of the Redwoods
- $40 check made payable to the Secretary of State on day of class
- Instructor: Masters Notary Academy
Masters Notary Academy shall present the approved Notary Public course for the State of California. We shall provide the necessary materials required for the class including: an extensive workbook, State paperwork, code book and handouts necessary for the course. All materials will be distributed in class. Our course is structured to accommodate the newly commissioned or re-commissioning notary requiring the mandatory 6 hours of instruction required by the state exam. Please call us regarding re-test (only for students who have taken this course with us and not passed).
The following items will be used to create a packet to be sent to the State of California:
- Please bring a $40 check payable to the Secretary of State.
- Passport Photos: Please bring one with you or have take advantage of the In-class passport photo service. Inclass service is $15.00. Cash or check accepted. Make checks payable to Master's Noraty Academy
- LiveScan: Instructor will address in class.
NEXT CLASSES: these classes are typically held in January. April, July and October. Registration will open ONLY for the upcoming class
Documents to download
- 2.-Release-Of-Information-General-fillable(.pdf, 418.69 KB) - 110 download(s)
SPRING 202 PROGRAM BEGINS IN APRIL
Registraion now OPEN
Section: 059209
Online Informational Meetings:
Tuesday, March 18 at 6:00 p.m. online via ZOOM (click ZOOM to join), OR: Meeting ID: 821 0173 4882 // Passcode: 835853
Program Dates: April 15, 2025 - September 0000004, 2025
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Fee: $1,599. (Does not include books - costs approximately $400)
Payment Plan: Requires a $20 enrollment fee and must be processed using a debit/credit card. $500 down and $366.33/month for three (3) months. Payment plans are coordinated with our partners at NelNet. Call our office for details / how to sign up.
Location: Online
Students will need to have access to internet, PC, laptop, or tablet and access to
a printer in order to participate. This fully online program is taught by a live-instructor,
in real-time, in a virtual classroom using Zoom technology. Class time is engaging,
and students are encouraged to interact with their instructor and fellow students.
Instructor: Novella Reed-Miles
Program Description:
Medical Billing and Coding Specialists play a vital role in today's healthcare industry.
Whether employed by a private practice, hospital, clinic, surgery center, or other
setting, medical billers and coders use codes to document patient diagnoses and treatments.
Their duties include reading and analyzing patient records, determining correct codes
for patient records, using codes to bill insurance providers, keeping track of patient
data, managing detailed, specifically coded information, and HIPAA compliance.
Topics covered include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical billing functions, insurance guidelines and compliance training, legal and ethical issues, and basic diagnostic and procedural coding. National certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association and exam preparation materials are included with the program. It is also recommended, but not required that students sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered through AAPC.
Must be 18+ years. A high school diploma or GED is required for NHA certification.
Salary Information: $43,531 (median) (Source: $43, 531 (Median) (Source: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov) )
Job Growth: 21.5% from 2016-2026 (Source: 21.5% from 2016-2026 (Source: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov) )
Registration Form - Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
SPRING 2025 PROGRAM BEGINS IN APRIL
Registration is now OPEN
Section: 059210
FREE INFO SESSION (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED): Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 am, via ZOOM (click ZOOM to join meeting) Or: Meeting ID: 861 2397 9389 // Passcode: 988500
Program Dates: April 8, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Days/Times: Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sonia Dominguez
Fee: $2,399 (Does not include books*)*Textbooks are sold separately at an additional cost of approximately $245 with shipping
Student Cpacity: 25
Payment plan: All payment plans require a $20 enrollment fee and must be processed using a debit/credit card. $1,000 down and about $350 per month for four (4) months or $500 down and about $475 per month for four (4) months Payment plans are coordinated with our partners at NelNet. Please call our office for details / how to sign up.
Location: Online.
Students will need to have access to internet, PC, laptop, or tablet and access to a printer in order to participate. This fully online program is taught by a live-instructor, in real-time, in a virtual classroom using Zoom technology. Class time is engaging, and students are encouraged to interact with their instructor and fellow students.
Become a Pharmacy Technician in just 7 months! Train to assist the pharmacist in preparing and mixing prescriptions, maintaining
patient records, purchasing and inventory management, billing and reimbursement, and
more.
Topics include:
- Pharmacology for technicians
- Pharmacy law and regulations
- Sterile and non-sterile compounding
- Quality assurance
- Medication safety
The Pharmacy Technician program includes a 120-hour externship, where the student will receive hands-on training in a local pharmacy under the direction of a pharmacist. This program prepares students to sit for the PTCE and ExCPT exams (not included in fee) and meets the training requirements for licensure by the California Board of Pharmacy. The following math skills are necessary to pass the pharmacy technician program: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.
Students are required to have a high school diploma or GED in order to apply for licensure in CA. For licensure, students will need to undergo a background check. Felonies and misdemeanors especially recently in areas involving drugs/alcohol, theft and multiple arrests could impact a student's ability to obtain a license.
Documents to download
Workforce & Community Education is now able to offer a variety of online classes that can help a student to improve their job skills or train to enter a new career. In addition, a variety of personal enrichment courses are available for a student to explore topics for fun or expanding your mind.
Additional online courses will be available shortly that will allow a student to gain more skills or training in a particular career.