Programs for Professionals
We offer continuing education courses for professionals in a wide variety of fields.
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
- The “Seats Left” information is updated every half hour and when you checkout.
- Other registration options are available.
Courses
- 8 Hr Pre-Assignment Sec Guard
- Alternative Dental Assisting Program
- HeartCode BLS
- Id & Reporting Child Abuse
- Infection Control
- School Violence Prevention
- Security Guard on the Job 16 Hour Training
8 Hr Pre-Assignment Sec Guard
Begin your career as a security guard by completing this eight-hour course. This course is required to qualify for your security guard registration card from the NYS Department of State.
All courses require:
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must not have been convicted of a serious criminal offense
• Must be a citizen or resident alien of the United States
• A minimum of a 10th grade reading skill level in English
• Passing of an examination and 100% attendance is required for successful completion of this course.
Students must bring one of the following forms of identification to the training:
• A driver’s license, US passport, government ID or military ID
OR
• A social security card AND employer ID, student photo ID, or other similar photo ID.
Course will be held in Administration Building, Room 107
Gerald Place, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 6/24 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
ZSEC-010 700 | 20 seats left | $85 |
Alternative Dental Assisting Program
The Alternative Dental Assisting Program (ADAP) provides the required education and clinical experience to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in New York State. ADAP is a registered program with New York State Education Department. ADAP is designed specifically for the experienced unlicensed dental assistant presently employed as a dental assistant by a New York State licensed general dentist who will act as a preceptor for the duration of the ADAP program. Students applying for this program who are employed by a specialty practice must secure a second preceptor in a general practice.
About this Program
Part 1
Topic information is presented in an online distance learning format. This format includes 15 modules presented in 15 weeks. This course will provide adequate preparation to take the New York Professional Dental Assisting (NYPDA), Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE) combination exam. These exams are administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) to become a New York State Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
Please note: Students who fail the online portion (Part 1) are no longer considered enrolled in the course and may not continue with their 1,000 clinical hours (Part 2). These students cannot perform duties per the New York State Office of Profession laws rules and regulations. It is the student's responsibility to immediately inform their preceptor(s).
Part 2
Students are required to complete 1000 hours of dental assisting work experience that will begin on the first day of class. Please note these clinical hours will continue after the last day of classes and must be completed within five years of the start of the program.
Part 3
Successfully pass the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB); Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), Infection Control (ICE); and New York Professional Dental Assisting (NYPDA) combination exam.
Part 4
Apply for licensure from the New York State Education Department after completing all of the above requirements.
Instructors:
Tammy Conway, RDH, MS
Ann Gallerie, RDA, CDA, CDIPC, AS
Gabriele Hamm, RDA, CDA, CDPMA, AS
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 2/27 - 6/23 | ZPED-070 600 | 0 seats left | $1100 | Call for more information |
| Online, 8/28 - 12/15 | ZPED-070 500 | 11 seats left | $1100 | Call for more information |
HeartCode BLS
This course is designed for health care professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings. In order to receive course completion card there are two required steps.
Step 1 - Completion of online course (HeartCode BLS)
Go to www.onlineaha.org, select HeartCode BLS, and add it to your cart. Cost is $32.50 and is paid online to the American Heart Association. This self-paced course is accessible anytime from any computer with internet access. Students can access all material included in the HeartCode BLS course for 24 months. This course may be used for initial or renewal completion.
Step 2 - Register for a hands-on skills session
Once you complete the online course you will be able to print a certificate of completion. After you complete the online course, contact Community and Professional Education to register and pay for a skills session (must take place no more than 60 days following successful completion the online course).
Skills sessions are held at 400 Jordan Road. Students must present American Heart Association HeartCode certificate of completion to be admitted. No exceptions! Beware of copycat websites. Students who arrive without the certificate of completion will not be allowed to stay and will need to re-register and pay for another session, so come prepared! Please review the online course materials before attending. Underprepared students who do not complete the skills session in the one hour of allotted time will need to re-register and pay. You must notify us in writing at least 24 hours in advance to withdraw from the course.
Course will be held at 400 Jordan Road, Room 224
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7/5 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
ZPFP-013 700 | 0 seats left | $30 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Tuesday, 7/11 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 701 | 3 seats left | $30 | |
| Wednesday, 7/19 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 702 | 11 seats left | $30 | |
| Monday, 8/14 9:00 am - 10:30 am |
ZPFP-013 703 | 3 seats left | $30 | |
| Monday, 8/21 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 704 | 11 seats left | $30 | |
| Tuesday, 8/22 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 705 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Tuesday, 8/22 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
ZPFP-013 706 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Wednesday, 8/23 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
ZPFP-013 707 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Thursday, 8/24 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 708 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Thursday, 8/24 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZPFP-013 709 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Saturday, 8/26 9:00 am - 10:30 am |
ZPFP-013 710 | 4 seats left | $30 | |
| Saturday, 8/26 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 711 | 12 seats left | $30 |
Id & Reporting Child Abuse
In just two hours, you can fulfill your New York State license requirements. Hudson Valley Community College is certified by the New York State Education Department to provide child abuse recognition and reporting training for professionals such as physicians, chiropractors, dentists, registered nurses, podiatrists, optometrists, psychologists, dental hygienists, classroom teachers, school service personnel, administrators and supervisors. You’ll gain critical information about child abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting, behavioral indicators, social service law and other mandates. All necessary forms, which are evidence of completion, are provided at the end of the class. 0.2 CEUs
Course will be held in the Higbee Hall, Room 100
Diane Teutschman, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7/19 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZPFP-010 700 | 30 seats left | $49 |
Infection Control
This course will meet the specific educational needs of the professional audience. Participants will learn the seven core elements approved by the New York State Education Department and the Department of Health. The course is designed to educate participants on how bloodborne pathogens may be transmitted in the work environment. It applies current scientifically-accepted infection prevention and control principles as appropriate. Participants will learn how to minimize the transmission of pathogens to patients and health care workers. This course satisfies the New York State requirement for infection control coursework every four years, and is open to dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants.
Course will be held in FITZ, Room 153
Karen DuJack RDH MS, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 3/27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZPFP-011 600 | 7 seats left | $39 | Call for more information |
School Violence Prevention
This training responds to the requirement for a two-hour certification course for teaching assistants, teachers, pupil personnel service professionals and administrators in New York State as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE). All participants will receive an approved NYS Education Department certificate upon completion of this training. It also can be used to fulfill the professional development plan requirement to provide a two-hour course for all currently certified educators and staff. The seminar will highlight statutes, regulations and policies relative to a safe and non-violent school climate; the warning signs for violent behavior exhibited by a student within a developmental and social context that relate to violence and troubling behaviors in children; how to participate in an effective school community referral process for students exhibiting violent behavior; and classroom management techniques when responding to potentially violent situations or behavior. 0.2 CEUs
Course will be held in the Higbee Hall, Room 100
Diane Teutschman, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7/26 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZPFP-016 700 | 30 seats left | $49 |
Security Guard on the Job 16 Hour Training
This training must be completed within 90 days of your first employment.
All courses require:
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must not have been convicted of a serious criminal offense
• Must be a citizen or resident alien of the United States
• A minimum of a 10th grade reading skill level in English
• Passing of an examination and 100% attendance is required for successful completion of this course.
Students must bring one of the following forms of identification to the training:
• A driver’s license, US passport, government ID or military ID
OR
• A social security card AND employer ID, student photo ID, or other similar photo ID.
Course will be held in the Administration Building, Room 107
William Sickinger, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Thursday, 7/25 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday, 7/29 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
ZSEC-011 700 | 20 seats left | $160 |
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Community and Professional Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)