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Danville Area Community College has a commitment to serve the training needs of the business, industrial, labor, and professional community. The Corporate and Community Education Division (CCE) was developed to respond to these needs quickly and with a high degree of flexibility. Institute programs are scheduled at convenient times.

Customized Training Programs

The major emphasis of the CCE is to respond to the businesses and industries of our area with customized training programs. The CCE staff, working closely with company representatives, design the courses to meet the company's training objectives. Utilizing the resources from DACC faculty and outside consultants, the CCE can offer courses in nearly any subject area. These programs are often held at the site of the business; others take advantage of the conferencing and/or lab facilities on campus. Training schedules can be arranged to accommodate the participants’ work schedules. By taking advantage of the services of the CCE, companies can maximize their training dollars. Travel and accommodation expenses can more effectively be used to offer more training to more people.

Open Enrollment Programs

Seminars and workshops are offered in a wide range of areas. These may be cosponsored with other institutions and professional groups or they may be provided exclusively by the CCE.

Consulting Services

The CCE has a consulting division through which individuals or companies can contract training or application programming on an individual/one-time/short term/or temporary basis. The consultants have been chosen because of their expertise and experience in their fields. Call for fee structures.

Program areas offered: Custom or Open Enrollment:

Microcomputer Training

The CCE can provide training in microcomputers on nearly every type of software. We feature a highly qualified staff of instructors and state-of-the-art equipment and lab facilities. Multi-media and CD-ROM Development training is also available.

Microcomputer software training is also available online. The online option allows CCE to provide many specialty and high-end courses that are not offered on campus. Affordable and convenient.

The Institute's two microcomputer labs are used extensively for open enrollment and customized training programs. All labs are equipped with both dot-matrix printers, laser printers, scanners, and data/video LCD projection systems for large-screen viewing.

The CCE can come right to your doorstep with its portable wireless lab of 24 IBM Pentium ThinkPad systems.

Personal Development

The Corporate and Community Education Division of DACC provides cutting-edge work force training in personal development or "soft skills" - in areas such as interpersonal communication such as interpersonal communication, leadership, customer service, and teambuiling. We are a certified Achieveglobal training provider and can create customized presentations and seminars to fit your personnel and workplace needs.

Seminars offered in conjunction with AchieveGlobal:

Independent seminars offered:

Effective and creative facilitation is utilized in these sessions, as participants will not only learn and practice real skills, but they will also identify areas to apply and implement those skills at work or in life. Utilize the state-of-the-art facilities on the DACC campus, or conductworkshops at your workplace. All sessions can be customized to fit your organization's environment, philosophy and needs.

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician program provides both technical and practical training which will enable the technician to function as a competent entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. The program includes: the role of a pharmacy technician; pharmacy law, standards and ethics; drugs, dosages, and delivery systems; pharmaceutical measurements and calculations; and dispensing, billing, and inventory management. Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, nursing homes, health care agencies, and retail outlets such as drugstores.

Pharmacology for Technicians

Pharmacology for Technicians is a comprehensive pharmacology course that allows students to acquire the drug knowledge and dispensing information needed for completing certification requirements and securing employment as pharmacy technicians. An emphasis is placed on drug classes and the mechanisms of action in order to provide an understanding of why certain drugs are prescribed for particular disease states.

Phlebotomy Techniques

This course is a non-Nursing course aimed at the technical skills and knowledge required for blood collection. Students will develop skill in performing phlebotomy procedures in various health care settings. It includes proper use of equipment, current safety standards, medical and legal policies and regulations, interpersonal skills, and correct transport and specimen preparation for laboratory testing.

EMT-Basic Course

The Emergency Medical Technician-basic (EMT-Basic) course follow the Federal Department of Transportation 1994 National Standard Curriculum as mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The course consists of the minimum 110 hours of core material with extra class time allotted by the individual instructor to allow for skills pactice and testing. Ten hours of clinical experience is obtained outside of the regular classroom time. Upon successful completion of the EMT-Basic Course, the student is able to perform patient care at the Basic Life Support Level. This course is for those interested in becoming prehospital care providers with volunteer agencies, fire departments, or paid services. For anyone interested in becoming a paramedic, this is the first step. Prerequisites: Age 18 or older; High School Diploma or equivalent; CPR at the Healthcare Provider level or equivalent.

First Responder Course

The First Responder/AED course follows the Federal Department of Transportation 1995 National Standard Curriculum as mandated by the Illinois Department of Public health. The course consists of the minimum 40 hours of core material with extra class time allotted by the individual instructor to allow for skills practice and testing. Five hours of clinical experience is obtained outside of the regular classroom time. The First Responder is an integral part of the Emergency Medical Services System. The goal of this course is to provide students with the core knowledge, skills and attitudes to function in the capacity of a First Responder. The First Responder uses a limited amount of equipment to perform initial assessment and intervention and is trained to assist other EMS providers. Prerequisites: Age 18 or older; High School Diploma or equivalent; CPR at the Healthcare Provider level or equivalent.

PEPP - Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals

This 15 hour course is intended for Professionals currently serving as Basic Life Support (BLS) providers and Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers. Lectures: Child Development, Respiratory Emergencies, Medical Emergencies, Trauma Child Maltreatment Scenarios. Scenarios: Child and Family Interaction, Cardiovascular Emergencies, Medical Emergencies, Trauma Emergency, Delivery and Newborn, Stabilization of Children with Special Health Care Needs. Course topics also include: Use of pediatric oral and nasopharyngeal airways; bag-valve-mask ventilation; spine immobilization; endotracheal intubation; airway obstruction and foreign body removal; tracheostomy management; intraosseous needle insertion; vascular access; and use of a length-based resuscitation tape.

DACC Community Training Center American Heart Association

APICS CPIM

Review courses for the Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) Program:

EPA Asbestos Training Refresher Courses

The curricula for these EPA Asbestos Refresher Courses have been approved by the USEPA for AHERA compliance under section 206 of Title II, 15 U.S.C. 2646. They have also been approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Lean Manufacturing Simulation

Principles of Lean Manufacturing with Live Simulation is the first step to learning the principles of Lean Manufacturing. The course is a mix of classroom and live simulation. The results of the first simulation round will provide the setting for continuous improvement, applying lean manufacturing principles in subsequent rounds of the simulation including: Traditional Manufacturing, Standardized Work, Visual Controls, Workplace, Batch Size Balancing, Point of Use Storage, Pull Systems, Cellular/Flow Manufacturing, Takt Time, and Work Balancing.

Lift Truck Training

Let us provide your employees with convenient, quality, hands-on training taught by our professional instructors. Classes scheduled regularly on the DACC campus. Customized, on-site training is also available.

Tractor/Trailer Driver Training

The DACC Tractor Trailer Driver program provides the necessary training for men and women to prepare them for entry-level positions as commercial drivers. At the beginning of the course, students prepare for and obtain their Commercial Driver's License learner's permit. Six weeks later, they have obtained the necessary knowledge and driving skills and experience to pass the CDL Class A driver's license exam administered by the Illinois Secretary of State's office.

DACC offers the 240 hour Tractor Trailer Driver program in two popular formats.

The DACC program boasts of a student/trainer ratio of four students per trainer. Of equal importance is a format of four students per tractor trailer. The curriculum for the Tractor Trailer Driver program at Danville Area Community College was designed to meet or exceed industry standards and the Illinois Secretary of State's licensing standards under the advisement of the members of the Danville Area Logistic Cluster.

The DACC program is recognized as an eleven (11) credit hour course by the Illinois Community College Board. Certificates of Successful Completion are also awarded to the students.

Tractor Trailer Driver Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED is not required. Every truck driver student must have a valid driver's license. A DOT physical examination and drug test are required to attend the program and to be employed in the industry. Interstate drivers must be 21 years of age, while in-state drivers can be 18 to 21 years old. Job placement assistance is limited for individuals under the age of 21. Drivers must be able to read and speak English well enough to understand traffic signs, prepare reports and communicate with others.

Employment Assistance is available to program completers. The Coordinator, as well as the instructors, of our program maintain contact with local employers, as well as various interstate trucking companies. Recruiters from these companies visit our classes on a regular basis. Most students will receive multiple job offers during their training period.

Other Courses Available*:

*Courses can be conducted on-campus or on-site.

Defensive Driving Course

This four-hour Defensive Driving course was developed by The National Safety Council and is recognized by court systems nationwide. Certificates, registered with The National Safety Council, are given to successful completers. All instructors are certified by The National Safety Council.

Participants learn essential defensive driving techniques that can reduce collision-related costs, injuries and fatalities. The course content covers: Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities; Driving Conditions; Unsafe Driving Behaviors; and "Safe Attitudes" against Aggressive Drivers.

Companies can increase their bottom line by using this cost effective way to make sure all their drivers know how to develop safe, defensive driving habits and attitudes. This program helps reduce insurance claims, lost work time and vehicle repairs by lowering the number of collisions.

Whether your objective is to lower your insurance premium, adhere to court supervision requirements, or simply avoid your ticket being rgistered with the Secretary of State, sign-up for this one-time four-hour course.

Driver Education

This course will prepare students for obtaining their Illinois Driver's License. Students can choose from the following options:

  1. Required 30 hours of classroom instruction and the required 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel;
  2. Required 30 hours of classroom instruction only; or
  3. Required 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel only.
ACT Work Keys Service Center

The CCE is an Authorized ACT Work Keys Service Center. Certified ACT Work Keys Job Profilers lead incumbent workers in identifying critical job tasks, determining required job skills, and establishing performance skill levels. From the data gathered through the Work Keys Profiling System, companies can then use the Work Keys assessment instruments to identify current and prospective workers' skill levels. As a result, companies are able to more accurately match employee skills to job skills as well as determine training needs. Specialized reporting services and optional overnight scoring are available. Employability skill areas include: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Listening, Locating Information, Observation, Reading for Information, Teamwork, and Writing.

Assessment Center

Individuals, as well as companies, can take advantage of the full range of assessment services and products through the DACC Assessment Center. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (217) 443-8708 or (217) 443-8777. Walk-in assessments are also available.

Facility Rental

DACC is fortunate to have an exceptionally well-equipped meeting and training facility in the Bremer Conference Center. Companies or organizations may also rent this facility. This facility contains two large conference rooms and a theater. The rooms can be arranged to accommodate both small and large groups in various setups, such as theater-style or classroom-style. The facility is equipped with audio, video, satellite (C-band & KU-band), teleconferencing, and computing equipment and capabilities. A catering kitchen is also located within the facility. Call for fee structures.

The Industrial Training Center has special appeal to industry and trade organizations. This 7,000 square foot facility is comprised of a 5,000 square foot room that can be converted into a showroom, training facility, or incubator space; an office area; a fully equipped classroom; and restrooms. All utilities can handle most industrial demands.

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More Information

When you would like further information or would like to discuss particular programs, please contact:

Corporate and Community Education
Danville Area Community College
2000 East Main Street
Danville, Illinois 61832

Telephone: (217) 443-8777
Fax: (217) 443-5177
E-mail: cce@dacc.edu

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