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
- Biotechnology in the High School Teacher Workshop
- HeartCode BLS
- Id & Reporting Child Abuse
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in the High School
- 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.
COVID-19 Information and Updates for On-Campus Courses
Eddie Mosso, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 6/25 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
ZSEC-010 700 | 19 seats left | $85 |
Alternative Dental Assisting Program
The Alternative Dental Assisting Program (ADAP) provides the required education and clinical experience in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in New York State as a Certified Licensed Dental Assistant.
The ADAP student MUST have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be presently employed as a dental assistant by a dentist who will act as a preceptor for the duration of the ADAP program. 3,500 hours experience is required.
- Applicants must submit the following for course registration:
- High School diploma or its equivalent
- Presently employed as a dental assistant by a New York State licensed 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.
- ADAP Agreement (Employee/Preceptor Agreement ADAP Form)
Registration deadline is two weeks prior to the start of the course. This course is taught online via Blackboard. Students will need their Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Please call (518) 629-7339 to register for this course. Online registration is not available.
Course instructors:
- Tammy Conway, RDA, MS
- Ann Gallerie, RDA, CDA, AS
- Gabriele Hamm, RDA, CDA, CDPMA, AS
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 8/29 - 12/16 | ZPED-070 500 | 14 seats left | $1050 | Call for more information |
Biotechnology in the High School Teacher Workshop
Hudson Valley is pleased to be able to offer a hands-on high school teacher workshop focused on bringing biotechnology into the classroom. During this three-day workshop, teachers will learn how to conduct two molecular based lab projects: a PCR-based Crime Scene Analysis lab and an ELISA lab.
The Crime Scene Analysis lab will focus on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and its forensic application. Teachers will learn how to set up PCR reactions, prepare and run gel electrophoresis, and analyze the PCR results. In addition, we will discuss common lab errors and how to troubleshoot potential issues that may arise in the classroom.
The ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) lab is a very simple lab that can be accomplished in a single 45-minute period. It is an exciting way to teach immune system function, epidemiology, and biodefense. By bringing an ELISA lab into the classroom, teachers will share areal diagnostic procedure with their students.
The Biotechnology in the High School workshop will be offered August 16-18 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hudson Valley is pleased to be able to offer a hands-on high school teacher workshop focused on bringing biotechnology into the classroom. During this three-day workshop, teachers will learn how to conduct two molecular based lab projects: a PCR-based Crime Scene Analysis lab and an ELISA lab.
The Crime Scene Analysis lab will focus on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and its forensic application. Teachers will learn how to set up PCR reactions, prepare and run gel electrophoresis, and analyze the PCR results. In addition, we will discuss common lab errors and how to troubleshoot potential issues that may arise in the classroom.
The ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) lab is a very simple lab that can be accomplished in a single 45-minute period. It is an exciting way to teach immune system function, epidemiology, and biodefense. By bringing an ELISA lab into the classroom, teachers will share areal diagnostic procedure with their students.
The Biotechnology in the High School workshop will be offered August 16-18 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Before registering for this course please read the following policies:
- Hudson Valley's COVID-19 policies - Individuals enrolled in this course must follow the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for students or apply for a medical or religious exemption.
Wenda Quidort, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 8/16 - 8/18 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
ZPFP-255 700 | 9 seats left | $0 |
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 $28.50 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
COVID-19 Pooled Testing Information
On-Campus Health Screening Process
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7/6 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
ZPFP-013 700 | 8 seats left | $30 | |
| Tuesday, 7/12 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 701 | 7 seats left | $30 | |
| Wednesday, 7/20 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 702 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Monday, 8/15 9:00 am - 10:30 am |
ZPFP-013 703 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Monday, 8/22 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 704 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Tuesday, 8/23 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 705 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Tuesday, 8/23 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
ZPFP-013 706 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Wednesday, 8/24 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
ZPFP-013 707 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Thursday, 8/25 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 708 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Thursday, 8/25 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZPFP-013 709 | 12 seats left | $30 | |
| Saturday, 8/27 9:00 am - 10:30 am |
ZPFP-013 710 | 6 seats left | $30 | |
| Saturday, 8/27 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
ZPFP-013 711 | 6 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
This course is available through Blackboard. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Diane Teutschman, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 7/11 - 7/25 | ZPFP-010 700 | 8 seats left | $49 |
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in the High School
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is considered to be one of the most useful forms of spectroscopy, due to the detailed atomic structural information that can be determined from its spectra. Hudson Valley Community College, in a partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific, has identified an opportunity to share this technology with high school teachers and students in the Capital Region.
High school science teachers are invited to a half-day professional development course on NMR spectroscopy. After completing the training, teachers will be allowed to borrow two benchtop picoSpin NMR spectrometers for their science students during the academic year. There are a variety of experiments possible with the NMR spectrometers; teachers may even be able to design their own!
The NMR in the High School training will be held on August 15, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Hudson Valley Community College’s Science Center.
Before registering for this course please read the following policies:
- Hudson Valley's COVID-19 policies - Individuals enrolled in this course must follow the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for students or apply for a medical or religious exemption.
Erin Rennells, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 8/15 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
ZPFP-074 700 | 15 seats left | $0 |
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
This course is available through Blackboard. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Diane Teutschman, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 8/1 - 8/15 | ZPFP-016 700 | 9 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.
Please review vaccination and mask protocols for on-campus classes.
Course will be held in the Administration Building, Room 103
William Sickinger, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 7/26 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Thursday, 7/28 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday, 7/30 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 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(excluding college holidays and vacations)