Unlock the secrets to a thriving vegetable garden with our comprehensive Raised Bed Gardening course. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate a successful raised bed garden. In this class, instructor Michelle Mobley will teach the basics to a successful raised bed vegetable garden. You will understand how and what vegetables will grow best in your raised bed. You will explore more about raised beds/container gardening. 

By the end of this class, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to create and maintain a thriving raised bed vegetable garden, ensuring a bountiful harvest season after season. Join us on this journey to cultivate not just plants but a sustainable and fulfilling gardening experience.

This is a free class. Bring your family and friends.  

About the instructor: Michelle Mobley is the Independence County Extension Agent-Staff Chair for the UA System Division of Agriculture. 

Are you interested in flying a drone for business purposes? UACCB's Community and Technical Education Division is offering an 8-week hybrid course that will cover the following topics surrounding UAS missions, i.e. mission planning, preflight procedures, airspace, radio communications, aviation terminology, regulations, airport operations, aviation safety, weather, emergency procedures, crew resource management and more.

Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test. The UAS Licensing course is foundational for unmanned aviation. This course is intended to prepare you to enter the job market as a commercial drone pilot and provide best practices for drone photography, videography, home inspection, aerial mapping and surveying. Upon completion of the training, it will be your responsibility to register at an approved testing site and pay for the Part 107 exam. You are not required to have a drone in order to take this class. Drones will be available for practice and learning.  

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Clint Howard spent 20 years serving the country as a USAF reconnaissance officer and instructor/evaluator aircrew on the RC-135 Aircraft. Major Howard spent the last few years of his career advising Afghanistan government leaders on how to conduct air operations as well as supervising airport operations at Offutt AFB. After retirement from active-duty, Major Howard returned home to focus on furthering aviation education here in Batesville, AR. He is the owner and operator of Oakwood Aviation Services LLC. He is a commercial airplane pilot and a commercial drone pilot. His company currently focuses on aerial photography and education.

Note: The minimum age requirement is 16 or older.  

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville provides fire training for citizens of North Central Arkansas through the White River Fire Training Center. Select training courses are certified through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA) in Camden, AR. 

Prerequisites: 

Firefighters must have completed the following prior to this course:

• Chapter 1 - Introduction to Fire Service and Firefighter Safety 
• Chapter 5 - Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Lesson Goal: 

This module is required and useful for departments who want to offer in-house training to their firefighters. This course will focus on Instructional Techniques for Company Officers (ICTO). 

Participants will be introduced to the knowledge and skills called for in NFPA 1041, Chapter 4, in the subject area of Instructional Media Aids & Presentations. There will be both classroom and “hands-on” application. Students will show how to use a lesson plan for instructional deliveries. Short presentations and record-keeping practices will also be part of the class. NOTE: There will be a written exam covering the material presented in this module at the end of the training. This module meets the criteria for individuals seeking Certified Training Officer Status. Course length: 16 hours. 

To register for this course, trainees will need their FEMA Student Identification Number (SID). To register or retrieve a FEMA SID, please visit https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID.

Prior to registering for this course, please obtain approval from your Fire Department Chief or Training Officer. The deadline to register is two (2) weeks prior to the class. Per AFTA, if you are not listed on the roster, you cannot attend class! 

For more information, call 870-612-2082 or email firetraining@uaccb.edu

The RN to EMT bridge course is the fast-track way of allowing health care professionals who wish to advance their careers in EMS by working on a ground or air ambulance and taking their knowledge to where the action and treatment first begins. The health care professionals will be allowed to do online course work over a week and then be trained by other health care providers on EMS equipment before being checked off and testing for their national certification and home state licensure. Note: The hands-on skills check-off can only be done in the state of Arkansas. Download RN to EMT flyer. 

How you will benefit:

• After completion of the course you will be able to test for your state licensure and national registration at NAEMT
• You will have knowledge of Emergency Medical Equipment
• You will learn to work in a team setting to accomplish a time sensitive goal
• You will learn scene size up and when to contact additional resources or help
• You will have the privilege of becoming a large part and a valued member of the emergency response family

The class will consist of an online course review over a period of one month of the EMT course at your pace with an online test at the end of each chapter. Then you will have a hands-on training the following week with other health care professionals in the same field. Ride along time will be provided for those who will need it after class or with prior arrangements.

If this is a challenge that you have been wanting to do, contact us and let’s start making a difference together!

Class fees are as follows:

$199.00 UACCB (enrollment fee for online college course)

$250.00 Survival Flight EMS (equipment fee usage and hands-on instructor training)

Class size is limited and will be offered on a first come basis so don’t wait!

Enrollment is open now. The deadline to register is June 14, 2024. Enrollment is open now to begin the online course review. The online course review must be completed prior to the hands-on skills assessment. The hands-on skills assessment is scheduled for June 24-25 and will be held in Batesville, AR at Survival Flight, Inc. 

Pre-requisites: Must be a current licensed healthcare professional with a valid Basic Life Support CPR certification card. 

This course is a satellite program of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Upon registration, you will be given access by the instructor to Pearson's MyLab Brady to begin the online portion of your coursework. 

For questions, call 870-612-2082. 

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course start date is required to withdraw and receive a refund. 

Is your child ready to stay home alone, watch younger brothers and sisters while you’re away from the house, or babysit for younger children? Then maybe it’s time for Safe Sitter®. Safe Sitter® is for boys and girls entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2024 who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. Instructor Dawn Smith will teach young teens how to practice important safety skills, how to handle emergencies, and how to treat illnesses and injuries. Students will also learn skills such as choking rescue and CPR. In addition, students learn important business skills, like how to screen jobs, set a wage, and work with employers. Each student will receive his/her own Safe Sitter® Student Handbook! This is an in-person class. Seating is limited to 8 students. 

Lunch: This class will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (CST) Students will need to bring a sack lunch and a drink for a 30-minute lunch break. 

Testimonial: “I really like the CPR and the parts where we learned what to do in different situations. This was a great course and I learned a lot. It will definitely be helpful in the future.” Nora Willette, student

About the instructor: Dawn Smith, RN, is the CNA instructor at UACCB and has taught students for more than 12 years, combined. She has two sons, ages 23 and 20. Ms. Smith grew up babysitting as well as caring for two of her younger siblings. Her hobbies include enjoying her family, traveling, bird watching and spending time with her cat. 

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

Embark on a digital odyssey with Adventures in Coding, tailored for curious minds in grades 1-3 eager to unravel the mysteries of coding! Through engaging, hands-on activities, students will delve into fundamental coding concepts, creating robots, navigating mazes, and even constructing sandcastles and rollercoasters. From making binary keychains to playing innovative games like glow-in-the-dark coding, this course offers a fun-filled journey into the world of technology. Join us to explore, create, and learn the language of the future!

Parental Note:  Kids' College is a summer enrichment program for kids entering grades 1-3 in the Fall of 2024. Limited to 25 students. Registrations will be accepted until the first day of class based on seat availability. 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 

Register by May 17, 2024 to receive the early bird discount for 20% off! Use the Promo Code: earlybird24 when you checkout. Click the + sign to update the price. 

Interested in Volunteering for Kids' College?

Volunteers entering 8th grade to adults (over 18) are needed to assist with Kids' College organization, set-up, sorting supplies, serving snacks, clean up, assisting teachers with children's hands-on activities and more. Volunteers receive a certificate for Volunteer Service Hours. Complete application here >> Kids' College Volunteer. 

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

For questions, call 870-612-2082. 

Unlock the harmony of expression with our American Sign Language (ASL) Choir for Kids! This unique week-long course blends the graceful motions of ASL with the emotive power of music, transforming it into an enchanting performance art. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, students will collaborate to choose and learn to perform a song entirely in American Sign Language. By the end of the course, students will not only have learned a new way to communicate but will also showcase their newfound skills in a captivating group performance.

Parental Note:  Kids' College is a summer enrichment program for kids entering grades 1-3 in the Fall of 2024. Limited to 15 students. Registrations will be accepted until the first day of class based on seat availability. 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 

Register by May 17, 2024 to receive the early bird discount for 20% off! Use the Promo Code: earlybird24 when you checkout. Click the + sign to update the price. 

Interested in Volunteering for Kids' College?

Volunteers entering 8th grade to adults (over 18) are needed to assist with Kids' College organization, set-up, sorting supplies, serving snacks, clean up, assisting teachers with children's hands-on activities and more. Volunteers receive a certificate for Volunteer Service Hours. Complete application here >> Kids' College Volunteer. 

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

For questions, call 870-612-2082. 

Dive into a world of imagination and creativity with the Crafty Creations class, perfect for students in grades 1-3! This hands-on course offers a new adventure in art and crafting each day, from molding air-dry clay into unique sculptures and ornaments to designing personalized jewelry and painting on canvases. Each session promises an exciting project to take home, nurturing creativity and artistic skills in a fun, supportive environment. 

Parental Note:  Kids' College is a summer enrichment program for kids entering grades 1-3 in the Fall of 2024. Limited to 25 students. Registrations will be accepted until the first day of class based on seat availability. 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 

Register by May 17, 2024 to receive the early bird discount for 20% off! Use the Promo Code: earlybird24 when you checkout. Click the + sign to update the price. 

Interested in Volunteering for Kids' College?

Volunteers entering 8th grade to adults (over 18) are needed to assist with Kids' College organization, set-up, sorting supplies, serving snacks, clean up, assisting teachers with children's hands-on activities and more. Volunteers receive a certificate for Volunteer Service Hours. Complete application here >> Kids' College Volunteer. 

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

For questions, call 870-612-2082.