Albany Area Schools Community Education

Dean Demarais This is a more in-depth look at complex estate planning issues and how to handle them. Our Advanced Case Specialist will advise clients on and implementing sophisticated gift tax planning strategies, modifying trusts, income tax issues related to trusts and structuring charitable gifts.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is a CPR certification class for people in any healthcare field or those going into a healthcare field. This class covers recognition of cardiac arrest, use of a pocket mask and bag valve mask, and doing CPR with one or two rescuers for adults, children and infants. This class also covers the use of an AED and how to relieve choking.

Want to get better photos out of that expensive camera and lens that you bought? Though your eye is the most important tool in photography, you can learn how to work with your camera to let your creative eye shine through. Jim Umhoefer has had thousands of his photos published and is excited about sharing his passion with you! Participants will learn the basics of getting the most out of their digital SLR cameras. No fancy camera? This class will be beneficial to photographers of all abilities and gear. We will cover basics of lighting, basics of composition and how to use the creative settings on your camera. Participants should bring their camera to class!

This program teaches participants critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Content includes how to help a victim with bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. Offered through the American Heart Association. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of the class. If you need the completion card, an additional $15 will be due to the instructor on the night of the class.

These courses are designed especially for parents and/or those involved in childcare. This course also meets Minnesota State requirements for daycare providers. Topics include CPR for children and infants as well as use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Offered through the American Heart Association. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of the class. If you need the completion CARD, an additional $15 will be due to the instructor on the night of the class.

These courses are designed especially for parents and/or those involved in childcare. This course also meets Minnesota State requirements for daycare providers. Topics include first aid basics for medical emergencies, injuries, and environmental emergencies. Offered through the American Heart Association. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of the class. If you need the completion CARD, an additional $15 will be due to the instructor on the night of the class.

Improve your driving skills, and if you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. The Defensive Driving Course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. Pre-registration is required.

Welcome to Women and Power Tools! This session we will work on making pallet projects. Turning a simple pallet into a cute decorative design. The focus will be on winter/holiday designs. You can choose! You will get demonstrations of various power tools such as a nail gun, reciprocating saw, drill, and more! These are all the tools you can easily purchase and have on hand at home to make your own DIY projects. If your looking to gain a bit more confidence and come home with an awesome project this class is for you! There is a $5 supply fee that is due to the instructor the first night of the class.