Featured Courses

First Responder Safety Training for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

The scene of any vehicle accident is often chaotic, and first responders must work within the constraints of a critical time frame in order to ensure their safety and the safety of accident vehicle occupants. When an accident involves a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), an imperative balance between speed and caution must be achieved as many potential hazards are present. The newness of these vehicles has created an uncertainty, as well as raised concerns, for emergency response personnel. However, if properly trained, first responders will be able to deal with the unique scenarios an HEV can create at the site of an accident.

In an effort to properly educate first responders about hybrid electric vehicle safety, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) developed this first responder safety training. The first available of a forthcoming series, this training is available as a four-hour workshop for first responders and provides the needed knowledge and training for first responders who will confront a growing number of automotive accidents involving HEVs as these vehicles become increasingly popular.

Participants will each receive a booklet with all of the important information needed to ensure their safety as well as that of the victims of an accident involving a hybrid electric vehicle.

Each workshop will include:

• An introduction to HEVs, including their technologies and their differences

• Hybrid first responder training:

• Identifying a hybrid

• First responder approach

• Safety features

• Hybrid safety equipment

• Hybrid-electric hazards

• High-voltage disarming

• Quick reference guide and its uses

HLTH 1868-21A 0.4 CEU
1 Four-Hour Session $65

For information or scheduling training at your place of business or at our convenient NVCC, Alexandria campus contact Ernest Packer, 703-845-4622 or epacker@nvcc.edu

CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep Essentials Part I

This is the first of two courses designed to prepare you for the CompTIA® A+ Essentials examination. The focus is PC hardware, including the installation, configuration and upgrading of PCs. Learn about safety and preventative maintenance, and how to correctly diagnose and troubleshoot PC problems. Each session includes lecture, demonstration, hands-on learning and testing.

Prerequisite: A working knowledge of computer hardware and software.

The required textbook and lab manuals are included in the tuition.

Instructor: Dave Babel
ITEC 1782-22A 1.6 CEU
T, 3/25-4/15, 4 Sessions $475
6-10 p.m.
Engineering Building, Room 210 Register for this class Now

Victim Prevention: Common Sense before Self-Defense

The crucial element is to understand Common Sense before Self-Defense utilizing the Three ‘A’s Awareness, Alertness, and Avoidance, however when physical Self-Defense is necessary you will be armed with the knowledge of over 100 un-armed techniques. In this one hour seminar you will learn basic self defense against Chokes, Grabs, wrist locks, gun, and knives with the philosophy to use common sense when ever possible and avoid physical contact.

This seminar will be taught by certified professionals at the Kingstowne Karate Dojo Inc, 7007 C Manchester Blvd, Alexandria VA. Dressing rooms and restrooms are available on-site. Exercise attire is needed but no footwear is necessary. Senior citizen free tuition is not applicable.

Instructor: Kingstowne Karate Dojo Inc

RECR 1905-21A M 2/11 6:30-7:30 p.m. $35

RECR 1905-22A M 3/10 6:30-7:30 p.m. $35

RECR 1905-23A M 4/14 6:30-7:30 p.m. $35

RECR 1905-23A M 5/12 6:30-7:30 p.m. $35 Register for this class Now

Irish Healing Arts

This lecture will provide an overview of Irish and Celtic spiritual beliefs, spiritual practices, and spiritual healing techniques. The speaker will be Monica Cain, M.S., a shamanic counselor in Washington, DC. Ms. Cain was trained by Michael Harner’s Foundation for Shamanic Studies and by Celtic shamanic practitioner Tom Cowan, a former FSS faculty member.

Instructor: Monica Cain
HLTH 1867-21A $45
S, 3/15, 1 Session
10 a.m-12 p.m.
Bisdorf Building, Room 131

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