In-Person Learning

OFTC offers a variety of continuing education (non-credit) classes for both business and non-business related subjects. We offer numerous user-friendly, short-term courses – both in-person and online. 

Continuing Education Courses

• Driver’s Education
• American Heart Association Schedule
• Professional Testing & Licensure Exams
• Safety Training (MSHA, OSHA)
• Customized Training

View ONLINE continuing education courses

Course Locations

OFTC’s Continuing Education Department in Sandersville has MOVED as of January 1, 2022. Courses on this page will be taught at our new location on Kaolin Road in Sandersville!

Refund Policy

24-hour or greater notice is required for full refund of class. “No-shows” will be responsible for the cost of the class. If classes fail to make due to not meeting course minimum size, a full refund will be issued.

If a class is cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances outside the control of the college such as weather, natural disaster, or death the customer is entitled to reschedule for the same course at a different date at no additional cost. OFTC is not responsible for any expenses incurred by the customer if a training course is cancelled. If unforeseen circumstances are determined and a payment has already been made, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for a refund to be issued via check to the person or company if the course cannot be rescheduled for another date.

NOTE: All scheduled classes have a minimum enrollment requirement of five (5) students unless otherwise specified.

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American Heart Association Schedule

Anyone can take either class. The BLS Provider class is geared more toward RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s or anyone in the medical field. The First Aid and CPR classes are geared more toward first responders and lay persons. However, please contact your employer/work to find out which course you are required to have.

BLS (Basic Life Support) Instructor

This is a course for people who are interested in becoming a BLS Instructor. Must have a minimum of 3 students to make class.

CLASS TIME: 9AM – 4PM
COST: $90.00 (Effective July 1, 2024, cost is $95.00.)
CLASS DATES BY CAMPUS:

For more detailed program information including requirements or to register, please contact Katrina Veal at (478) 275-6592 or Lottie Rizzardi at (478) 553-2149. 

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BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider

This course if for the professional healthcare provider and others whose job requires that they respond in a healthcare emergency and must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course. Core material such as adult, child and infant CPR (including two rescuer scenarios and use of the bag-mask), foreign-body airway obstruction, barrier devices, and automated external defibrillator (AED) is covered.

CLASS TIME: 9AM – 1PM
COST: $80.00 (Effective July 1, 2024, cost is $85.00.)
*For current OFTC students, cost is $40.00. Proof of student status will be required.
CLASS DATES BY CAMPUS:

For more detailed program information including requirements or to register, please contact Katrina Veal at (478) 275-6592 or Lottie Rizzardi at (478) 553-2149. 

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HeartCode BLS & Skills Check Off for Adult & Infant

• HeartCode BLS – $34.00
• Skills Check Off for Adult & Infant – $35.00

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. HeartCode® BLS Online consists of a cognitive portion that is completed online. Certification of completion from the online portion of the class is required.

To schedule skills check off for Adult & Infant CPR, please contact Katrina Veal at (478) 275-6592 or Lottie Rizzardi at (478) 553-2149.

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Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED**

This course teaches rescuers how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. General principles of First Aid, Medical Emergencies, Injury Emergencies, Adult/Child CPR/choking, Adult Child AED, Infant CPR and Choking, and Environmental Emergencies are included. This course is for those who have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements.

CLASS TIME: 9AM – 3PM
COST: $90.00 (Effective July 1, 2024, cost is $95.00.)
CLASS DATES BY CAMPUS:

For more detailed program information including requirements or to register, please contact Katrina Veal at (478) 275-6592 or Lottie Rizzardi at (478) 553-2149. **Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED may be taken separately for $50 each. Heartsaver CPR AED is from 9:00am-12:00pm and First Aid 1:00pm-3:00pm.

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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Elearning Skills Check Off

• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Elearning Skills Check Off – $50.00

AHA certificate of completion from the online portion of the class is required.

To schedule skills check off for Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, please contact Katrina Veal at (478) 275-6592 or Lottie Rizzardi at (478) 553-2149.