Excel Level 3 covers how to use Excel for a variety of problem-solving tasks. Included are how to use Excel as a database; utilizing conditional formatting, data validation, the Data Table, outlining and subtotaling; Paste Special with calculations; consolidating; programmatic formulas including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, ISERROR and nested IF statements with AND and OR; and Pivot Tables and Scenarios.

Testimonial: "The instructor was able to take what would otherwise be a tedious subject and make it interesting. The lecture was hands-on and full of practical application." Billy Stidham, Excel Levels 1, 2 and 3

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 RN to EMT bridge course is a hybrid self-paced course for healthcare 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 and then be trained by other health care providers on EMS equipment before being checked off and testing for their national certification and 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:

• Fast-Track Certification: This program leverages your existing medical education, allowing you to bypass the 200+ hour traditional course offerings.
• Expanded Clinical Setting: You learn to provide care in uncontrolled environments—such as homes, street corners, or moving vehicles where resources are limited.
• Pre-Hospital Skillset: Training focuses on skills less common in standard nursing, such as scene size-up, extrication, and using specialized emergency equipment.
• Schedule Flexibility: Obtaining EMT certification allows for supplemental income through part-time or flexible shifts on ground ambulances along with advancing your options to air services.
• Autonomy and Decision Making: Pre-hospital care requires working from protocols independently before reaching a hospital, which can sharpen clinical judgment and teach you to work in a limited team setting to accomplish time sensitive goals.
• Career Advancement: You will have the privilege of becoming a large part and a valued member of the emergency response familyand It is a critical step when aiming for Flight Nursing or specialized Critical Care Transport roles.
• National Certification: After completion of the course you will be able to test for your NREMT certification and then be cleared to apply for state licensure.

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. This is a hybrid course that includes an online component and also an in-person hands-on skills assessment. There is a minimum requirement of 12 hours of ambulance ride time, and you must also provide signed documentation verifying ER or ICU experience. Ride-along experiences may be completed with any ambulance service that is licensed within the state of Arkansas. 

The online component of the class must be completed prior to the hands-on skills assessment. The hands-on skills assessment 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. 

Class Dates:

• Open enrollment for online coursework begins: Now
• In-Person Skills Check-Off: 10/30/26

Students who plan to enroll in the RN to EMT Bridge program must first create an account in the Arkansas Department of Health EMS Portal before they can be officially registered and added to the course roster.

Detailed instructions are provided below:

To receive access to the online coursework and be placed on the official roster, students must: 

• Register at the link above and pay the $199 fee
• Create an account on the Arkansas EMS Portal
  
• On the portal - Click “Applications”, then select “View All Personnel Applications.”
• Select UA Community College - Batesville and enter/select the 7-digit ADH course number 2615061
• Complete and submit the “Intention for New Action” form
• This will add you to the "Official" State EMS course roster (at this point the instructor can see the roster populate in the portal)

Having issues? 
For more detailed information, students should download this pdf from the ADH section of the EMS link. If you do not see the "Intention for New Action" form, then email your name and course number to thomas.lemon@uaccb.edu and to ADHEMS@arkansas.gov as soon as possible. 

Your instructor is responsible for collecting completed and notarized background check forms and mailing them to Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).

If you experience difficulty creating your account, please contact the Arkansas Department of Health at 501-661-2262 and ask to speak with Britt Matthews or Amanda White for assistance.

For any other 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. 

CDL Permit Prep

Get Ready to Pass Your Commercial Learner's Permit Exam.

Course Description

This class is designed to help future CDL drivers prepare for the Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) exam. Students will learn how to navigate the Arkansas CDL Manual, use CDL study tools and practice tests, utilize the CDL Prep mobile app, and schedule their permit exam. 

What Students Will Learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Download and navigate the Arkansas CDL Handbook 2026.
• Identify key topics covered on the CLP knowledge exam.
• Use the CDL Prep App and online study resources effectively.
• Complete practice tests and identify areas needing improvement.
• Understand the permit testing process and required documentation.
• Schedule a permit exam appointment.

Class Details

The class is 1.5 hours long and will be held on Friday, October 30th from 10 AM - 11:30 AM in the Welcome Center, room 217. Katrina Stevens, Community Education Coordinator, will facilitate the class. 

What to Bring

Students will need to bring a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to class. 

Cost 

This class is free. 

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The Tween Robotics Club brings tweens, ages 9 to 12, together to take on exciting new engineering and programming challenges using LEGO® Spike Essentials robotics kits. Work with friends to design robots, program their movements, and put them to the test in friendly competitions.

From obstacle courses and races to imaginative problem-solving missions, each session offers a fresh challenge that blends creativity, teamwork, and STEM skills. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new!

The class is led by Ken Meyers with the Independence County Library. 

• Register by calling the Library at 870-793-8814
• The class runs from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
• It's held at the Library in downtown Batesville

This program is made possible through a collaboration between the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) and the Independence County Library, working together to spark curiosity, inspire learning, and make STEM fun for the next generation.

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You will go through every aspect of strategic funding research, preparing a fundraising plan, writing an award-winning plan of operation, and creating a project budget without red flags. Then you will journey into the world of grants available for your projects. The excitement will build when you discover just how many funding opportunities are available.

You will see grants for arts and humanities, education, medical, science and agriculture, human services, and corporate foundation grants. You will also explore new grant-writing trends and what to do when you're notified of a grant award or a grant rejection. Don't worry, there's a plan to implement for future grant seeking success if you don't get your project funded.

By the end of the course, you will be prepared to continue tracking future grant-writing and funding trends, bounce back successfully from rejection notices, and manage all of your grant awards proficiently. In addition, you will gain confidence in all areas of grant seeking, grant writing, and grants management (post-award reporting requirements).

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In this comprehensive course, you will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. You will get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities.

Accounting Fundamentals covers all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. Whether you're a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or you simply want to gain an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or for personal use, this course will give you a solid foundation in financial matters.

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There is a strong demand for Adobe Creative Suite skills. In this Adobe Certified Professional course, you will learn five of the most often used Adobe programs: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Animate (formerly Flash). You will also read short lessons, complete exercises, watch video demos and reviews of exercises, take quizzes and exams, and complete a project.

By focusing on these five programs, you will learn how to put all the parts and pieces together to develop the Adobe Creative Suite skills needed to become a professional in the design field. Becoming an Adobe Certified Professional will show you are ready to amaze clients, employers, and collaborators with proof of your skillset using the world's most creative desktop apps.

Upon completing this course, you will be ready to take the five Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification exams. This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included. 

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