State Child Welfare Law and Policy Mandated Reporting

Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Presenter: Al Rolph, MSW, CSW, Training Supervisor for Fond du Lac County Department of Social Services.

We have learned from popular cases in the media that child abuse can happen and go on for years if not reported. What are the Wisconsin laws regarding mandated reporting for child abuse? Join this fast paced workshop to learn the Wisconsin Statutes and if you are mandated to report. After reviewing the statutes, you will learn how to recognize child abuse. Learn what to do if: you suspect abuse, a child tells you about abuse or neglect, and you need to make a report. We will also discuss questions you may have.

Who should attend this workshop? Physicians, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, all medical and mental health professionals, day care providers, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, social or public assistance workers, school administrators, teachers, counselor, police and law enforcement officers, and mediators under section 767.11, and clergy. .3 CEU’s are provided. Fee: $29 or register by February 8 and your fee is $19. REGISTER

LGI Room 114, University Center, UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac

Breakfast at the University... a series of forums for business professionals

Social Media - A Primer
Wednesday, March 21 • 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Don’t miss this practical presentation on how businesses can put various social media applications (such as Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin) to work with your marketing strategies. This session will introduce basic social media concepts as well as give insight on the latest trends. Note: a basic knowledge of social media platforms is recommended. A subsequent workshop will focus on tactical issues. Continental breakfast will be served. Fee: $10 REGISTER or call (920) 929-1155.

About the presenter…
Lisa Cruz has 17 years of experience in communications, specifically public relations in areas such as crisis communications, social media, internal communications and traditional media relations. Her background includes working for a number of industries throughout the years, which includes health care, financial, construction, entertainment, fitness and public affairs.

In 2008, Red Shoes PR was founded. The company focuses on strategic communications and quickly grew from three employees to seven despite a down economy. Clients today include Affinity Health System, Miron Construction, Faith Technologies, Prospera Credit Union, and more. While launching the business, Red Shoes PR placed a strategic effort on raising awareness of their start-up company through social media. Coverage that was generated on Red Shoes PR via social media channels includes CNN, Inc. Magazine (blog) and SlideShare. Today, a number of their clients’ communications incorporate strategic social media outreach as well.

LGI Room, University Center, UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac

Phlebotomy Technician Exam Preparation Program
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
April 2, 2012 – June 6, 2012
6:00 – 9:30 pm (weekdays)
8:30 am – 12:30 pm (Saturdays)

This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on
practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Course Contact Hours - 90 hrs. Fee: $1,599 includes textbooks. No classes April 14 or May 26.

REGISTER

Science Bldg, Room 103, UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac

New This Spring 2012 – Online E-learning Healthcare Courses!

University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac will begin offering online e-learning courses starting Spring 2012.   These courses are highly interactive and provide you with an enriched learning experience.

Courses include:

• 24 hour a day instructor support & course mentors
• engaging labs, student exercises and course videos
• all textbooks, workbooks and student materials
• a new “Career Services” website – to help you advance in your career   

The following courses are available to you anytime:

Pharmacy Technician

EKG Technician

Medical Billing & Coding

Medical Coding ICD-10 Update

Medical Administrative Assistant

Phlebotomy Technician

Dialysis Technician

Dental Assisting

Medical Terminology

ECG / EKG Course for Nurses

Note: ask us about national or state certification opportunities

Click here to visit us online to learn more about these exciting new courses

Reiki Level I: Reiki for Health Care Professionals…

And Everyone Else

1 Saturday, March 24, 2012

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Instructor: John Oestreicher, certified Reiki Master/Teacher  

This workshop is for individuals and professionals who want to be Level I Reiki Practitioners.   You will receive a Level I Reiki attunement, which enables you to utilize Reiki energy.  By the end of the workshop, you are able to give a Reiki session to a client and are also able to perform self-healing.  Upon completion of the workshop, you will receive Level I Reiki Certification.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat/blanket and pillow/towel.  If you own a massage table, you may bring it with you. A highlighter  marker will be helpful.  Bring a lunch, or plan to visit a nearby restaurant.  Reiki: The Healing Touch (First & Second Degree Manual by William Lee Rand is available online or for $20 by contacting the instructor at (920) 946-0363. Please read chapters 1 - 4 and 6 - 8 prior to class. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. . 8 CEUs. Fee: $165 REGISTER

UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese form of stress reduction and deep relaxation which helps strengthen the immune system and promotes healing, and is effective for the treatment of emotional, mental and physical health issues.  Reiki is currently practiced in 54 hospitals and clinics throughout the United States and its credibility and popularity continue to grow.  It is also offered in many long-term health care facilities. Reiki is complementary to modern medicine and has been demonstrated to improve the results of virtually every medical treatment.  Some of the most common benefits of Reiki treatment include lowering blood pressure and normalizing cholesterol levels.  Clinical studies show Reiki treatment reduces negative side effects from chemotherapy and surgery.   It also accelerates the healing process and aids in reducing or eliminating pain.  Because Reiki offers a self-treatment method, it is useful for those who wish to be active participants in their own healing. These courses are recommended for: OT and PT, SLP, nurses, counselors, physicians, psychologists, chiropractors, teachers, parents and anyone.

Reiki Level II:  Reiki for Health Care Professionals. . .

And Everyone Else

1 Saturday, March 31, 2012

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: John Oestreicher, certified Reiki Master/Teacher  

This workshop is designed for those individuals who would like to become Level II Reiki Practitioners.   You will receive a Level II Reiki attunement increasing your ability to receive and utilize the Reiki energy.  You will fine tune their skills as practitioners, learn to feel high & low energy frequencies, practice distance healing, understand the use of symbols, perform body scanning and beaming.  Upon completion, you will receive Reiki Level II Certification. Prerequisite: you must have received Level I Reiki training and provide your Reiki Level I certificate prior to taking this workshop.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat/blanket and pillow/towel.  If you own a massage table, you may bring it with you. A highlighter  marker will be helpful.  Bring a lunch, or plan to visit a nearby restaurant.  Reiki: The Healing Touch (First & Second Degree Manual by William Lee Rand is available online or for $20 by contacting the instructor at (920) 946-0363. Please read chapters 5, 7 and 9  prior to class. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. .7 CEU's. Fee: $250  REGISTER

UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac

Stained Glass
4 Wednesdays, February 8, 22 and March 7 and 21
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Charles Wydeven

You can make beautiful stained glass windows and sun catchers using a simple stained glass procedure known as lamination. All you have to do is to cut, grind, and laminate stained glass pieces onto a clear glass paine. After the glue dries tile grout is added to fill the gaps between the stained glass pieces. The stained glass windows can be framed with silicone adhesive. Bring an old (or new) picture frame with glass in it. The glass will be used for lamination and will be framed after completion. Come to class with some ideas so that you can start your project on the first day. Fee: $59 includes materials. REGISTER

Art Building, Room 121, UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Drive,

Fond du Lac

Successful Survey Techniques (Online)
Section I: March 5 – 30, 2012
Section II: May 7 – June 1, 2012

Instructor: William A. Draves, COI

Your customers hold the key to your organization’s success. Getting to know your customers better means lower costs and better results, including higher retention, more customer satisfaction, more returning customers. Surveys are one of the best ways to find out what your customers want, and how they want it. But too many surveys ask the wrong people the wrong questions. Discover who to survey, what questions to ask, and the key to getting a higher response to your surveys. This hard-hitting practical course will yield a huge ROI for your organization. Whether you need to analyze profitability, satisfaction, service or all three, this course will generate thousands of dollars in increased sales, greater efficiency, or more effectiveness. We guarantee it (or your money back)! Course includes a personal FREE critique of one of your surveys! Fee: $395. REGISTER

Video Marketing Certificate (Online)
Section I: March 5 – 30, 2012
Section II: May 7 – June 1, 2012

Instructor: Erin Huggins

Sight, sound and motion are much more compelling than static words on a page. Video is very hypnotic and it quickly speeds up the “know, like and trust” factor with your audience. In this course you will discover how to use simple online video to quickly bond with your viewer, drive traffic to your website, boost business and build brand awareness. Find out how to shoot simple, effective videos without costly fancy equipment or savvy technical skills. Discover the secrets to creating content that commands attention. Learn how to dominate Google and YouTube with your video and to strategically use YouTube to market your business 24/7 -- even while you sleep. Fee: $395 for both (certificate) or $195 each.

REGISTER

YouTube for Business (Online)
Section I: March 5 – 30, 2012
Section II: May 7 – June 1, 2012

Instructor: Jennifer Selke

Increase your business with YouTube, the online video site and now the second largest search engine. Discover the power of video for your organization, and how to use video as a marketing tool to reach and serve more people. Find out what types of video work best on YouTube, how other business organizations are using YouTube, how to create your own YouTube channel, and the techniques of adding captions, annotations and other extra features. YouTube can enhance your current marketing and communication strategy. After attending this course you will take back proven strategies and techniques for making YouTube work successfully for your organization. Fee: $395 for both (certificate) or $195 each. REGISTER

LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation (Online)
Section I: February 6 – March 30, 2012
Section II: April 2 – May 25, 2012

Instructor: Kelly Gearheart, LEED AP BD+C, LEED APO+M, instructor

Acquire the fundamental concepts of green building. Then prepare yourself to take the Green Associate exam and earn the LEED Green Associate credential from the Green Building Certification Institute. The course is intended for design, construction and real estate professionals, building owners, or anyone who wants to develop their knowledge in this area. You will examine case studies of LEED certified building projects, concepts of integrated design, third-party verification and the LEED administration process. Kelly
Gearhart, your instructor, holds the designations LEED AP B+C and LEED AP O+M, and will answer your questions in the online discussion. Fee: $695. REGISTER

Entrepreneur Boot Camp (Online)
February 6 – March 2, 2012

Instructor: Conrad Brian Law, COI

Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business. Fee: $195. REGISTER

Extraordinary Customer Service (Online)

February 6 – March 2, 2012

Instructor: Nanette Sanders-Cobb, COI

Learning to build your customer service skills will have a powerful impact on your career success as well as success in other areas of your life. Through this course you will discover the direct relationship between service skills and career achievement. You will become skilled at being an exceptional service provider. You can help your organization and your career by translating your good service intentions into a workable plan and
gain knowledge of ways to consistently deliver great service. The payoff is enormous. Fee: $145 REGISTER

eMarketing Essentials Certificate (Online)

Come get a fundamental yet advanced ntroduction to eMarketing, including
improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine
optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced
information and answer your toughest questions. Three one month courses; including readings; $195 each or $495 for certificate (all 3 courses) REGISTER

Improving Email Promotions (Online)
February 6 – March 2, 2012

Instructor: Dan Belhassen

Discover new ways to improve your email promotions,including when to email, what to email, and testing email copy. Then find out how to analyze your email response rates, including getting the bench marks for open rates and click through rates. Learn how to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Get a basic introduction to email promotions. If you are advanced, your instructor is an email expert
and can answer your toughest questions as well. Fee: $195 each or $495 for eMarketing certificate. (all 3 courses) REGISTER

Boosting Your Web Site Traffic (Online)
March 5 – 30, 2012

Instructor: Dan Belhassen

Acquire the basic skills to boost your web site traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an SEO expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Fee: $195 each or $495 for eMarketing certificate (all 3 courses) REGISTER

Advanced Website Strategies (Online)
May 7 – June 1, 2012

Instructors: Dan Belhassen, Michael Weiss

You have a website, but why will your customers want to come back or buy something or take action? Do you really know who you are selling to? Do you know what you want to say to them? Do you know how you want to say it? Discover ways to identify who your ideal audience is. Learn how to create content that is engaging and purposeful. Find out what you want to say to them. Explore where you want to say it. And finally, find out how you want to say it. In one month you will be better equipped to create your own content marketing strategy and create a content-rich website that exceeds the needs of your visitors. Fee: $195

REGISTER

Designing Successful Webinars (Online)
Section I: March 5 – 30, 2012
Section II: June 4 – 29, 2012

Instructor: William A. Draves, COI

Webinars are a hot new meeting format that save money and reach more people than in-person meetings. Use them for customer education, staff meetings and training, presentations, virtual seminars and much more. The technology is
simple, but good webinar presentation techniques are critical. Discover the power of successful webinars for your business organization. Then learn the 4 key strategies to make your webinars more successful. Acquire techniques and tips that will make your webinars winners with your audiences. Fee: $195 REGISTER

Dementia Care Specialist (Online)
Section I: February 6 – March 30, 2012
Section II: April 2 – May 25, 2012

Instructor: Pamela Atwood

As babyboomers age, the 21st century workforce is challenged to care for an exponentially growing population of persons with dementia. This course provides essential knowledge and understanding about neurological diseases that affect cognition and memory, and practical application of effective skills for supporting persons with dementia. Nearly all disciplines benefit from expertise in Dementia Care Specialists, as do families of persons with dementia. Come away with increased knowledge in how to care for persons with dementia. Expertise in this growing area of human services also enhances your resume. Fee: $495 REGISTER

Facebook for Business: Advanced Skills for Businesses and Organizations (Online)
Section I: March 3 – 30, 2012
Section II: May 7 – June 1, 2012

Instructor: Jennifer Selke

Find out what goes on behind the scenes on Facebook Pages and how to increase the chances that your message is seen and acted on. Discover new tools and proven techniques to increase business and expand your reach. Discuss how to adapt your marketing message for the Facebook platform and how to integrate Facebook across all marketing areas. This is an advanced class and assumes you have started a page on Facebook and have some basic knowledge of the platform. Fee: $245 REGISTER

Google Analytics (Online)
Section I: March 5 – 30, 2012
Section II: May 7 – June 1, 2012

Instructors: Dan Belhassen & Susan Hurrell

If you are not reviewing your website statistics, then you are missing several key opportunities to profit from your website traffic. This course, aimed at non-technical users, will take you through all the key techniques and how to use website analytics using the world-standard Google Analytics, a free online tool. You’ll understand your visitor traffic better, learn how to calculate return on investment (ROI) for your online advertising, and find out how to get more conversions and sales from your website visitors. A must for anyone serious about leverage more success from their website. Fee: $195 REGISTER

Accounting Fundamentals (Online)

Select one of these dates to begin this six week course: January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16

Instructor: Charlene Messier

Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. You’ll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed. We’ll cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. Preview his course and register at www.ed2go.com/uwfdl. Fee: $99

Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach (Online)

Instructor: Douglas Best

This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations
are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting information is provided in regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes. Preview this course and register at www.ed2go.com/uwfdl. Select one of these dates to begin this six week course: January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16. Fee: $99

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007* (Online)

Select one of these dates to begin this six week course: January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16

Instructor: Chad Wambolt

Work with numbers? Then you need to learn Excel 2007. In this unique six-week online workshop, you’ll discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You’ll also learn the secrets behind
writing powerful mathematical formulas, using the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. You’ll also learn the best ways to sort and analyze data, create custom charts and graphs, create 3-dimensional workbooks, build links between files, endow your worksheets with
decision-making capabilities, and automate oftrepeated tasks with macros and buttons. Preview this course and register at www.ed2go.com/uwfdl. Fee: $99

* Unfortunately if you have the 2010 version of Microsoft Office, it won’t work with Office 2003 or Office 2007. Also, we won’t be able to support you in the discussion area at this time. The good news is, the 2010 courses are coming soon!

Creating Web Pages (Online)

Select one of these dates to begin this six week course: January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16

Instructor: Alan Simpson

Create and post your very own Web site on the Internet using HTML in this extensive, handson, six week workshop. First, you’ll learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design. Then, with your instructor’s patient guidance, you’ll plan the content, structure and layout of your Web site, create pages full of neatly formatted text, build links between the pages and to the outside world,
and add color, backgrounds, graphics, and tables. You’ll also learn critical and timely information on securing the best possible location in search engine listings, and powerful no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies. Preview this course at
www.ed2go.com/uwfdl. Fee: $99

A to Z Grant Writing (Online)

Select one of these dates to begin this six week course: January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16

Instructor: Linda Vallejo

A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing! You’ll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your organization. You’ll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant-writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. Preview this course and register at www.ed2go.com/uwfdl. Fee: $99