Gadsden State’s Continuing Education Department is committed to linking College and community resources to provide quality enrichment programs to people of all ages. Through the Continuing Education Department, fee-based workshops, classes, community service activities and continuing education courses are offered. Offerings are designed for people who want to learn for personal and professional growth but aren’t necessarily interested in earning academic credit or pursuing a college degree. Programs are provided for traditional and non-traditional students and can be targeted to individuals in business, government, professional organizations and social services.
The Continuing Education Department consists of two major divisions: Professional Development and Community Education. Examples of courses provided through the Professional Development Division include nursing seminars, air conditioning and refrigeration instruction and CPR. The Community Education Division includes a large variety of classes aimed at personal development, interest and leisure courses. Programs are provided for youth, adults and seniors through seminars, workshops and short courses. Satellite conferences and special events are also presented through the Continuing Education Department. Courses appear online and in the schedule of traditional Gadsden State classes each semester.
Check out the available courses:
| Course | In-Person Class | Skills with Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR) | $75 | $45 |
| Heartsaver / AED CPR | $75 | $45 |
| First Aid | $75 | $45 |
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED | $120 | $55 |
| ACLS | N/A | $55 |
| PALS | N/A | $55 |
All costs are per student
Online Courses
| BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR) | https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/bls |
| Heartsaver / AED CPR | https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/heartsaver-cpr-aed |
| First Aid | https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/heartsaver-first-aid |
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED | https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-aed |
| ACLS | https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/acls |
| PALS | https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/pals |
Costs vary for online courses
Other classes for you, your community, group or organization are available upon request. For more information, contact Pam Clough at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu
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ACT Prep Course covers Math, Science, Reading and English. Class will meet in Room 231 of Naylor Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Students registered for the ACT Prep course will receive an email Students will receive an email containing instructions and items needed for the class after registering. Questions? Email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu
- 8 a.m. Registration
- 8:30 a.m. Welcome
- 8:45 a.m. Athletes and Mental Stress Coach Blake Lewis, Gadsden State
- 9:45 a.m. Break
- 10 a.m. - Noon The Dangers of Social Media and Apps Honorable Pamela Casey, Blount County DA
- Noon Lunch (provided by AHEC)
- 12:30 p.m. Self Care and Stress - Janie Watkins, Certified Yoga Instructor
- 1:30 p.m. Self Defense Class against Fraudsters - Nick Vondereau, Alabama Securities Comission
- 2:30 p.m. Break
- 2:45 p.m. Drug Trends in Alabama in 2023 - Lt. Mike Reese, Alabama ABC Board
