Health programs are offered to firefighters, emergency rescue squad members, ambulance attendants, nurses and other persons involved in medical services. Short-term programs in continuing education are available for registered nurses, emergency medical technicians and other health service audiences. The program is offered at the Industrial Training Center located at the South Omaha Campus. The curriculum is approved by the electrical and plumbing boards of the City of Omaha. Each year includes 150 hours of instruction in the classroom and lab.
All instruction is during the evening.
Daytime classes meet at various locations including community centers and Metro's campuses. A variety of topics include computer literacy, exercise and personal development. The College for Kids program provides educational and enrichment activities to youngsters, ages 3-14. This summer program consists of eight, one-week sessions, with classes offered at Metro's Fort and South Omaha campuses and the cities of Blair, Elkhorn and Fremont. Events Continuing Education's Summer Quarter begins Monday, June 12, 2000.