Continuing Education Courses

This course covers instruction in lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking and near drowning) and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants to provide information about heart disease, pediatric and adult risk factors, prudent heart living, heart and lung function, and signals and action for survival. The course instructs learners in the management of the adult, child, and infant who needs CPR or foreign body airway management. This course will instruct learners in the two rescuer approach to the adult and child victim. Textbook is required.

Course Fee: $65 (5 Hours)

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The child care workshop is designed for all child care employees and meets the continuing education requirements for Texas as set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Annual training provides caregivers an opportunity to learn the newest techniques for addressing children's behaviors, to discover the latest findings on what children need as they develop, and to refresh and re-energize. (CDEC1032-Issues for Early Care and Education Professionals)

Fee: $35 (7 hours)

» Saturday, September 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PJC - Sulphur Springs Center

» Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PJC- Paris Campus

Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Three of the functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism. Topics on CDA overview. General observation skills, and child growth and development overview. WECM Course Numbers CDEC 1017 and CDEC 2022 – CDA Training I and II.

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. The CDA Credential™ is based on a core set of competency standards, which guide early care professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children. CDAs have knowledge of how to put the CDA Competency Standards into practice and understanding of why those standards help children move with success from one developmental stage to another. Put simply, CDAs know how to nurture the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social development of children.

To earn the CDA Credential students must successfully complete: 120 hours of Professional Education; 480 hours of Professional Experience; Verification Visit with a CDA professional Development Specialist; and CDA Exam at a Pearson Vue test center. Textbook Required. (CDEC1017 and CDEC2022-CDA Training I and II)

Fee: $875 (120 Hours)

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This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes, among other things, preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare.

This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. To be eligible for the clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements.

Note: Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. (MDCA1000-Basic Medical Assistant Technology, MDCA109-Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Assistants, MDCA152-Medical Assistant Lab Procedures, MDCA164-Practicum Medical/Clinical Assistant)

Fee: $2,599 (140 Hours Classroom / 160 Hours Externship)

» Saturdays, February 21 - July 11, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PJC- Paris Campus

The Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions - dental assisting. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice. This course covers the following key areas and topics:

• Administrative Aspects: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry and dental assisting; state dental practice; policies and guidelines.
• Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, operation, and maintenance; introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; tooth structure; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces and dental burns; dental anesthesia; sterilization; maintaining sterility and asepsis and other areas.

In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program. Textbooks and materials provided. (WECM Course Number DNTA 1015 - Chairside Assisting)

Fee: $1,995 (100 Hours)

» Mondays & Wednesdays, February 23 - June 8, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., PJC- Paris Campus

This class is designed to prepare students for entry level work. Students will learn Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines; technical and applied mathematics skills relevant to business and industry; basic logistic training; electrical hazard training; blue print reading; basic shop safety and tools, how to safely operate a forklift, and more. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible for certifications for OSHA General Industry 10-hour, Forklift Operator, and Fall Protection.

(OSHT1003-OHSA 10 Hour\TECM1013-Machine Shop Math\LMGT1005-Basic Logistic Training/OSHT2011-Electrical Hazard Training/DFTG1023-Print Reading/CNSE1003-Forklift Operator Certification/DEMR1000-Shop Safety and Tools)

Course fee: $980 (80 Hours)

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The content of this course fulfills the annual education renewal requirements for the certified medication aide. Topics include review and update of medication aide training rules, medication administration, and related responsibilities. (NURA 1041 - Professional Development: Medication Aide)

Course Fee: $75 (7 Hours)

» Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Online

» Friday, September 26, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Online

» Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Online

» Friday, November 21, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Online

Preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team.

Applicant must have a valid state-issued photo ID, and social security card. The names on both of these items must match. Applicant will also be required to fill out a background release form upon applying to be considered for this class. The Nurse Aide certification test is not included in the price of the course and must be scheduled by the student through NACES.

Paris Junior College - Paris campus is an official testing site for certification testing. (NURA 1001 - Nurse Aide for Health Care)

Course Fee: $900 (100 Hours) [Note: Price does not include state test fee.]

NOTE: This course has a classroom and a clinical portion, which is broken out for each course.

» October 6 - November 25, 2025, PJC - Sulphur Springs Center
Classroom: October 6 - November 9, 5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m., Hybrid and SSC
Clinical: November 10 - 25, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday, SSC

This course if for any student wanting to refresh their Nurse Aide Skills prior to their certification test. The student must register in advance and the instructor will need to know no later than the day before how many people will be attending.

Course Fee: $28 (4 hours)

» Classes scheduled as needed. Call 903-782-0444 for more information.

The OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Outreach Training course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in general industry. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. EM385 Compliant. Note: The 30 Hour General Industry Outreach course is NOT equivalent to the OSHA 510 or 511 courses and will not meet the course prerequisites to take the OSHA 500 or 501 courses. (OSHT 1003 - Workplace Safety)

Course: $625 (30 Hours)

» Call 903-782-0444 for information.

This comprehensive course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings - working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. The Certified Pharmacy Technician Program includes a graded final exam to help prepare students for the PTCB exam. Textbooks and materials provided. Externship schedule and location will be determined during class. (PHRA 1001 - Introduction to Pharmacy, PHRA 1060 - Clinical Pharmacy Technician/Assistant)

Course Fee: $1,299 (50 Hours Classroom/80 Hours Externship)

» Mondays & Wednesdays, September 22 - November 17, 2025, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., PJC

Provides technical and clinical training to prepare you for work as a phlebotomist in hospitals, physician offices, group practices, independent laboratories, health maintenance organizations and public facilities. Practical task training includes use of vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture and butterfly collection devices; proper collection procedures tests such as for blood cultures, bleeding test, and newborn screens; specimen transportation and other phlebotomy-related tasks associated with specimen collection on adults, children and infants.

In addition to practical training, students in this program will learn about safety procedures and protocols, infection control, lab requisitions, ethics, medical terminology related to phlebotomy, and related laws that regulate working effectively within the health care community. No uniform required. The clinical component is under the direct supervision of clinical professionals in a medical facility. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be eligible to take the Phlebotomist National Certification Examination.

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR) is included in the price. Required Prerequisites: criminal background check; drug screen; high school diploma or GED and up to date immunization records. Textbook and workbook are required. (PLAB1023 - Basic Phlebotomy / PLAB1060 - Clinical Phlebotomy)

Fee: $1,115 (Basic: 60 Hours / Clinical: 100 Hours)

» Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 16 - December 11, 2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., PJC- Paris Campus

Students will learn about the following endorsements: HazMat, Doubles, Triplles & Tankers. Students will be eligible to test to earn these endorsements. (CVOP2000-Professional Development: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation)

Fee: $200 (8 Hours)

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This course is designed for a student that needs to refresh their skills to renew their license.  Pre-Requisites:  CDL Driving permit, DOT Medical Card and negative DOT Drug Screen.  Review the Pre-Trip and Braking Exam, Backing Exam and Driving Skills Exam.

NOTE: Times may vary.  (CVOP1015-Commercial Drivers License Exam Preparation)

Fee: $1,325 (40 Hours)

» Monday - Friday, September 8 - September 12, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., PJC -Greenville Center 

» Monday - Friday, September 8 - September 19, 2025 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., PJC -Greenville Center 

» Monday - Friday, September 15- September 19, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., PJC- Greenville Center

Students will receive 20 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of lab designed to provide the student with information necessary to obtain the requirements for a Class A Learners Permit. Topics include (but not limited to): Special Requirements, Air Brakes, General Knowledge, Human Trafficking and Combination Vehicle.

Students will be provided an essential program of study required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) to all Entry Level training applicants. This course includes fees to take the Class A Learners Permit. Pre-Requisites: current Texas Driver’s License (CVOP 1005 - Commercial Drivers License Exam Preparation) and Texas Department of Transportation physical exam for CDL.

Note: Paris Junior College (PJC) is a certified Third Party Testing facility. PJC students will take their CDL Knowledge tests to earn their permit at the Paris Junior College - Greenville Center.

Fee: $850 (50 Hours)

» Monday - Friday, , September 08 - September 12, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., PJC- Paris Campus

» Monday - Friday, , September 08 - September 12, 2025, 8:00 am. - 6:00 p.m., PJC - Greenville Center

» Monday - Friday, , September 15 -September  24, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., PJC - Greenville Center

» Monday - Friday, , October 06 - October 10, 2025,  8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., PJC - Greenville Center

» Monday - Friday, , October 13 - October 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., PJC - Greenville Center

» Monday - Friday, , November  03 - November 07, 2025, 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., PJC - Greenville Center

» Monday - Friday, , November 10 - November 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., PJC - Greenville Center

Students will receive 150 clock hours of behind the wheel training and observation. This instruction includes straight-line backing, alley docking, off-set backing, parallel parking, coupling & uncoupling, 8-step brake test and pre-trip inspection. Students will practice the proper methods of: shifting techniques; approaching intersections; left and right hand turns; entering and exiting freeway ramps; and using mirrors while driving both forward and backwards. Students will be required to maintain a Driver’s Daily Log.

Progress will be documented daily. On the last day of class, the student will be given a driver’s certification road test. Students must successfully achieve this certification to be eligible to attempt the final DOT skills test. This course includes fees to take the Commercial Drivers License Driving Skills test.  Students will be responsible for the cost of their Commercial Drivers license. Paris Junior College is a Certified Third Party Evaluator.

NOTE: Times May Vary. Pre-Requisite:  Current Class A Learners Permit and Medical Card.  (CVOP1040-Professional Truck Driver II)

Fee: $3,750 (150 Hours)

» September 15 -October 10 2025, PJC - Paris Campus
   Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Optional - Saturday & Sunday 

» September 15 -October 10 2025, PJC - Greenville Center
   Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Optional - Saturday & Sunday 

» September 25 - October 25, 2025, PJC - Greenville Center
   Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
   Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

»October 13 - November 7, 2025, PJC - Greenville Center
   Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Optional - Saturday & Sunday 

» October 23 -November 15, 2025, PJC - Greenville Center
   Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
   Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

»November 10 - November 21, 2025, PJC - Greenville Center
   Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Optional - Saturday & Sunday 

» November 20 - December 15, 2025, PJC - Greenville Center
   Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
   Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

QuickBooks is a popular record keeping software used by small businesses today. Keeping accurate records can assist you in managing your business more successfully and profitably. Start with the basics in the Level 1 course and get a better control of your business income and expenses. The following items will be covered in Level 1: Planning and creating your company in QuickBooks; managing basic QuickBooks files; working with customer transactions; working with vendor transactions; and banking with QuickBooks. Textbook is included (ACNT 1010 - Computerized Accounting)

Course fee: $225 (12 Hours)

» Classes scheduled as needed. Please call 903.784.0444 for more information.

Now that you've mastered the basics of QuickBooks, learn how QuickBooks can help you get further by tracking inventory and handling payroll requirements. Covered in QuickBooks Level 2: dealing with physical inventory; selling inventory items; using QuickBooks for payroll; working with balance sheet accounts; using classes, dealing with errors and refunds, NSF checks; and customizing QuickBooks. Textbook is included. (ACNT 1010 - Computerized Accounting)

Course Fee: $225 (12 Hours)

» Classes scheduled as needed. Call 903.784.0444 for more information.

This seminar will provide each participant with a comprehensive review of the art and science of diagnostic Radiologic Technology and a step-by-step method of preparation for the successful completion of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT®) Registry Examination. (RADR2000 Professional Development: Medical Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer)

Course Fee: $190 (16 Hours of Classroom)

» Classes scheduled as needed. Call 903-782-0444 for more information.