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Summer at Rio

Want to upskill your career or get started on a new career path? How about getting a head start with transferable credits with Rio's small class sizes? No matter what you're looking for, Rio has opportunities this summer for you. Some are at little or no cost. 

Offering certifications to transferable general study courses, Rio's summer classes give you an opportunity to get ahead or catch up on additional training. Small class sizes, friendly professors, and convenient times provide a minimal-stress environment and still let you enjoy some sun.

Even if you're not a Rio student, we offer guaranteed transferable credits through Ohio Transfer 36. These courses work towards general education requirements at any Ohio public institution. Some courses can be completed online or in as little as five weeks. 

Interested in taking summer courses?

Current students - contact your Student Success Coach or Faculty Advisor.

New students - contact Admissions or apply today. 

Summer 2026 Course List

10-week courses run from June 1 through August 7. 

First 5-week courses run from June 1 through July 2.

Second 5-week courses run from July 6 through August 7. 

Please note that all schedules are subject to change.

Course NumberCourse NameDuration
ACC 11403Principles of Accounting I10 Weeks
ACC 12403Principles of Accounting II10 Weeks
AHC 13303Medical Terminology I10 Weeks
AHC 14301Medical Terminology II10 Weeks
AHC 21403Ethics for the Allied Health Professional10 Weeks
BM 10403Introduction to Business10 Weeks
BM 20403Principles of Management10 Weeks
BM 24503Project Management10 Weeks
BM 27403Business Law10 Weeks
BM 28901Business PortfolioFirst 5 Weeks
BM 44503Project Management10 Weeks
BM 46403Operations ManagementFirst 5 Weeks
COM 11103Speech Communication10 Weeks
CS 20103Computer Programming I10 Weeks
CS 20203Computer Programming II10 Weeks
CS 21503Introduction to Database Systems10 Weeks
ECO 11103Contemporary Economics10 Weeks
ECO 11403Introduction to Microeconomics10 Weeks
ECO 12403Introduction to Macroeconomics10 Weeks
EDU 26501Middle Childhood Seminar I10 Weeks
ENG 11103Composition I10 Weeks
ENG 11203Composition II10 Weeks
ENG 21403Business Tech Writing10 Weeks
ENG 22103Creative Writing10 Weeks
ENG 24103The Literary Imagination10 Weeks
FIN 21403Principles of Investment10 Weeks
FPA 10503Fine Arts10 Weeks
HCA 21104Fundamentals of Healthcare10 Weeks
HCA 21204Administration of Acute Care Facilities10 Weeks
HCA 31104Fundamentals of Health Care Management10 Weeks
HCA 31201Administration of Acute Care Facilities10 Weeks
HIS 12203American History II10 Weeks
HIS 13103World Civ I10 Weeks
HIS 22503History of Ohio10 Weeks
HPE 10101Human Wellness & Human FitnessFirst 5 Weeks
HPE 16203Nutrition10 Weeks
HPE 19801Walking for Physical FitnessFirst 5 Weeks
IT 10103Introduction to Information TechnologyFirst 5 Weeks or 10 Weeks
IT 10203Microsoft Office/Internet IFirst 5 Weeks
IT 20103Windows Operating System and HardwareSecond 5 Weeks
IT 20403Web Development10 Weeks
IT 20903Web TechnologySecond 5 Weeks
MKT 21403Principles of Marketing10 Weeks
MTH 21404Intro Probability & Statistics10 Weeks
NUR 22101Trends II10 Weeks
NUR 28801ST: Pharmacology10 Weeks
POL 11103American National Government10 Weeks
PSY 11103General Psychology10 Weeks
SOC 11103Intro Sociology10 Weeks
Course NumberCourse NameDuration
AHC 10103Introduction to Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations for Nurses10 Weeks
BIO 11404Principles of BiologySecond 5 Weeks
CHM 10404Principles of ChemistrySecond 5 Weeks
COM 11103Speech Communication10 Weeks
EDU 28801ST: Grant Writing10 Weeks
EDU 38802ST: School Finance and Economics10 Weeks
EDU 38803ST: Educational Law10 Weeks
EDU 38803ST: Activities and Sports in Education10 Weeks
EDU 38803ST: Data Based Decision Making10 Weeks
EDU 38803ST: Supervision and Evaluation10 Weeks
ENG 11103Composition I10 Weeks
ENG 11203Composition II10 Weeks
MTH 18803Algebra Pilot10 Weeks
NUR 12404OB/PEDS I10 Weeks
NUR 21403Mental Health Nursing10 Weeks
NUR 28804St: Med/Surg II10 Weeks
RCP 20104Mechanical Ventilation Management Technology10 Weeks
RCP 20203Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care10 Weeks
SWK 25101Group Supervision10 Weeks
SWK 28902SW Field Observation Rep10 Weeks
Course NumberCourse NameDuration
 AHC 10403EKG Technician 10 Weeks
 AHC 10503Phlebotomy10 Weeks 
BIO 11404Principles of BiologySecond 5 Weeks
BM 10403Introduction to Business10 Weeks
BM 20403Principles of Management10 Weeks
BM 24503Project Management10 Weeks
CHM 10404Principles of ChemistryFirst 5 Weeks
COM 11103Speech Communication10 Weeks
ENG 10502Reading and Writing10 Weeks
ENG 11103Composition I10 Weeks
HIS 13203World Civ II10 Weeks
HPE 10101Human Wellness & Physical FitnessFirst 5 Weeks
HPE 28801YogaSecond 5 Weeks
MTH 18803Algebra Pilot10 Weeks
MTH 21404Intro Probability & Statistics10 Weeks
LA 10001Gateway to SuccessFirst 5 Weeks
POL 11103American National Government10 Weeks
PSY 11103General PsychologySecond 5 Weeks

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Course NumberCourse NameDuration
AHC 10101Introduction to Allied Health ProfessionsFirst 5 Weeks
AHC 10202Standards of Patient CareFirst 5 Weeks
AHC 10403EKG Technician10 Weeks
AHC 10503Phlebotomy10 Weeks
BM 10403Introduction to BusinessFirst 5 Weeks
COM 11103Speech Communication10 Weeks
EDU 28801Grant Writing10 Weeks
ENG 11103Composition I10 Weeks
ENG 11203Composition II10 Weeks
ENT 24403Small Business ManagementSecond 5 Weeks
FIN 20103Principals of BankingFirst 5 Weeks
FPA 10503Fine ArtsSecond 5 Weeks
HPE 10101Human Wellness & Physical FitnessSecond 5 Weeks
HPE 28801PickleballFirst 5 Weeks
HPE 19801Walking for Physical FitnessFirst 5 Weeks
HPE 24302Safety & First Aid10 Weeks
HPE 26202Drug EducationFirst 5 Weeks
IT 28802CanvaFirst 5 Weeks
IT 28802Basic ExcelSecond 5 Weeks
LA 10001Gateway to SuccessFirst 5 Weeks
LA 10001Gateway to SuccessSecond 5 Weeks
MTH 18803Algebra Pilot10 Weeks
PSY 11103General PsychologyFirst 5 Weeks

 

Course NumberCourse NameDuration
AHC 10403EKG Technician10 Weeks
AHC 10503Phlebotomy10 Weeks
BIO 11404Principles of BiologySecond 5 Weeks
CHM 10404Principles of ChemistryFirst 5 Weeks
COM 11103Speech Communication10 Weeks
ENG 11103Composition I10 Weeks
LA 10001Gateway to SuccessFirst 5 Weeks
PSY 12503Introduction to Chemical Dependency CounselingFirst 5 Weeks
SOC 28802CDCA Phase IISecond 5 Weeks
Course NumberCourse NameDuration
COM 11103Speech Communication10 Weeks
ENG 11103Composition I10 Weeks
IT 28802St: Basic Excel10 Weeks
LA 10001Gateway to SuccessFirst 5 Weeks
MTH 21404Intro Probability & Statistics10 Weeks
PSY 11103General Psychology10 Weeks
PSY 12503Introduction to Chemical Dependency CounselingFirst 5 Weeks
SOC 28802CDCA Phase IISecond 5 Weeks

For additional information and a complete course list, visit our summer catalog.

Certification Programs

A group of students sit on bench smiling
Jackson, McArthur and Meigs Centers

CDCA Certification

The Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) program provides students with competencies that enable them to work with people who are chemically dependent.

Hand with blood draw for phlebotomy class
McArthur Center, Meigs Center

Phlebotomy Certification

A phlebotomy certification allows you to work in a variety of healthcare facilities and career opportunities. In addition to hospitals, the growth of healthcare facilities such as long-term care, diagnostic labs, and home health put phlebotomists in demand. US Bureau of Labor statics shows a projected growth of 22 percent in the next 8 years. 

Pictured are students in the EKG Program
McArthur Center, Meigs Center

EKG Certification

This course will include important practice and background information on the anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, and stress testing. This course is hands-on and your labs will include an introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine.

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All locations

Continuing Education Courses

We are offering Drug Education and Chemical Dependency Counselor continuing education courses this summer.