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Professional Development

Non-Profit Management
Restaurant Management

Medical Office

Medical Billing & Coding
Workplace Skills Development
Training & Development
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Human Resources Management
 

Non-Profit Management

NP: Business Writing - POFT 1004            $125.00
BUSINESS WRITING
Students learn to develop a mastery of language skills and written communications. Students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Textbook: Communication for the Workplace: An Integrated Language Approach.

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597421 POFT 1004 41016 Maxwell W 5:30PM-9:30PM TBA 4/21-5/19 20/5

NP: Accounting/Financial Management - ACNT 1002     $125.00
BEGINNING ACCOUNTING
Topics include how to use financial statements and financial management tools in small business. Topics include basics of accounting and record keeping such as general ledger, journals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, billing and credit. Textbook: Financial Management: Basic.

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597436 ACNT 1002 41002 Jones W 5:30PM-9:30PM M207 4/28-5/26 20/5

NP: Grant Writing - ETWR 1000     $125.00
GRANT WRITING
This course is designed to equip students with an advanced understanding of successful grant writing.  In-depth discussion on the types of proposals available (federal, state and private) and the different challenges each pose to funded organizations will be presented. A comprehensive overview of how to research, write, and implement a successful grant proposal will also be covered including; how to develop statistical data and budgeting information required by funders. Students will finish the class with the confidence and skills to insure that their organization is taking advantage of the dollars and opportunities available through targeted grant writing.

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596339 ETWR 1000 41703 Madrazo W 5:30PM-9:30PM C122  3/24-4/21 20/5

NP: Creative & Effective Presentation Skills - POFT 1002         $125.00
BUSINESS SPEAKING SKILLS
Prerequisites: PowerPoint Level 1 or equivalent skills.
Students learn how to prepare and deliver all kinds of oral presentations. It covers the five elements of the speech process: research, organization, text, graphics, and delivery. Textbook: Pocket Guide to Public Speaking.

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596128 POFT 1002 41003 Staff R 5:30PM-9:30PM  TBA 1/7-2/4  20/5

NP: Conflict Management & Mediation - HRPO 1091     $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Students will gain an understanding of the nature of conflict and conflict intervention techniques, including negotiation and mediation.

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596325 HRPO 1091 41902 Jones R 5:30PM-9:30PM M207 3/11-4/8  20/5

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Restaurant Management

RM: Team Building - BMGT 1019   $100.00
TEAM BUILDING IN THE WORKPLACE
Topics include assessing team experiences and insights, building a balanced/productive team, observing member/leadership skills, understanding and resolving problems, motivating members/leaders, and developing intercultural teams. Textbook: Learning Team Skills.

Reg# Course Sec# Instructor Days Time Room Dates Hrs/Cls
None at this time.

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Medical Office

Medical Administrative Procedures - MDCA 1000          $199.00
BASIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY
A course in medical office procedures which may include appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, phone communications, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and use of computer in the medical office.

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605576 MDCA 1000 41701 Ragsdale F 6:30PM-9:10PM PG215 2/5-5/14 32/12
  NOTE: Skip dates 3/5/2010, 3/19/2010, 4/2/2010. This course is cross-linked to POFT 1022
597671 MDCA 1000 41007 Ragsdale F 6:00PM-10:00PM TBA 3/26-4/14 32/8

Medical Law and Ethics - MDCA 1005      $199.00
MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS
Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants. Includes current ethical issues and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities.

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605602 MDCA 1005 41701 Ragsdale W 6:30PM-9:10PM PG215 2/3-4/21 32/12

Medical Terminology I - MDCA 1013         $199.00
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.

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605592 MDCA 1013 41702 Ragsdale T 6:30PM-9:10PM PG215 2/2-4/20 32/12
596115 MDCA 1013 41701 Hernandez T 5:30PM-9:30PM TBA 3/2-4/1 20/5
  NOTE: Skip 3/16/10          

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Medical Billing & Coding

Anatomy & Physiology - MDCA 1009        $299.00
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology.
This course covers the structure and function of the systems and organs of the human body. Topics include the structural makeup of the human body and the organic processes of living matter.

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596131 MDCA 1009 41008 Washington W 5:30PM-9:30PM TBA 1/13-3/3 32/8
  NOTE: Skip date 3/17/2010          

Medical Terminology II - HITT 2031            $199.00
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY-ADVANCED
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology I
This course is the continuation of Medical Terminology and is designed to enhance the knowledge of spelling and use of medical terms and abbreviations.

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None at this time.

Medical Spanish - SPNL 1002       $199.00
MEDICAL CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
This course is designed for students in nursing or medical professions who want to learn basic Spanish as related to their daily activities. The students learn dialogs related to specific medical tasks (e.g., assessing medical history, assessing health risks, making appointments, etc). This course is a combination of the basics of the Spanish language and basic skills to help medical personnel do specific tasks in Spanish.  As such, there is no specific Spanish prerequisite to be enrolled in this course.  All non-native speakers of Spanish at various levels are encouraged to enroll in this course.

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596261 SPNL 1002 41009 Hernandez T 5:30PM-9:30PM TBA 5/4-6/22 32/18

Computers in Health Care - HITT 1011      $199.00
COMPUTERS IN HEALTH CARE
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology.
Introduction to the concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving health care data using Medisoft software.

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605587 HITT 1011 41700 Ragsdale M 6:30PM-9:10PM PG221 2/1-4/19 32/12

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Workplace Skills Development

Customer Service - BUSG 1005    $125.00
INTRODUCTION TO CUSTOMER SERVICE
Topics include fostering positive attitudes, recognizing and dealing with customer turnoffs, dealing with dissatisfied customers, exceeding customer expectations, using behaviors that win customer loyalty, getting others to give great service, applying winning telephone, email, and web site techniques, using written messages, and understanding the one-to-one customer future. Textbook: Customer Service: Career Success through Customer Satisfaction.

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596263 BUSG 1005 41916 Dunn M 5:30PM-9:30PM TBA 4/19-5/17 20/5

Supervisory Skills - BMGT 1010     $125.00
SUPERVISOR'S SURVIVAL KIT
Students learn how to go about motivating, appraising, and building relationships with those they supervise. Topics include creating the working climate, making quality decisions, handling a wide variety of human problems, managing time, setting priorities, molding employees into teams, using leadership in supervisory styles. Textbook: Supervisor's Survival Kit: Your First Step into Management.

Reg# Course Sec# Instructor Days Time Room Dates Hrs/Cls
None at this time.

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Training & Development Workforce Education

Modern Trends in Training & Development - IMED 1091            $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA DESIGN
This course is designed to provide new training professionals with modern applications in training. Topics include history of training and development, resources to finding training materials and information, training theories, training associations, human resources issues, and educational/instructional media design. Textbook: Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Training.

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596098 IMED 1091 41965 Dunn M 5:30PM-9:30PM TBA 3/1-4/5 20/5
  NOTE: No class 3/15/10          

Instructional Design and Development - IMED 1091        $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA DESIGN
This course will identify current events used in educational/instructional media design and development. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Topics include adult learning styles, effective teaching principles, attitudes and behaviors, and writing grants and proposals. Textbook: Designing Powerful Training: The Sequential-Iterative Model (SIM).

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596105 IMED 1091 41002 Jones M 5:30PM-9:30PM M207 1/25-2/22 20/5

Cultural Diversity - BMGT 1091       $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT GENERAL
An overview of workplace diversity to include gender, cultural background, age, and other factors. Topics include behavioral expectations and standards in the business environment. Textbook: Communication 2000: Communication and Diversity.

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596288 BMGT 1091 41703 Snowton M 5:30PM-9:30PM TBA 2/1-3/1 20/5

Career Development - POFT 1006            $125.00
JOB SEARCH AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
This course covers networking, resume preparation, interview skills, Internet sources, and real world know how. Textbook: In Search of Career Excellence.

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None at this time.

Office Administration - POFT 1022            $199.00
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL OFFICE SKILLS
Instruction in basic office skills including filing, communications and human relations.

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605583 POFT 1022 41701 Ragsdale F 6:30PM-9:10PM PG215 2/5-5/14 32/12
  NOTE: Skip dates 3/5/2010, 3/19/2010, 4/2/2010.      

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Human Resources Management

Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM) - HRPO 1041     $125.00
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Topics include recruiting, selection and hiring, compensation and benefits, employee assessment and development, change management, workplace diversity, EEO issues and current trends in the industry.

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None at this time.

Selection and Hiring of Employees - HRPO 1000            $125.00
UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTION
This course provides a step by step explanation of the hiring process from the use of recruiting sources to the orientation of new hires. Topics include organizational culture, interviewing questions and techniques, and current trends in the industry.

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596257 HRPO 1000 41008 Harris W 5:30PM-9:30PM TBA 2/10-3/10 20/5

Shaping Your Company's Image - PRCD 1091    $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS/IMAGE MANAGEMENT
Topics include core values, stress indicators, leadership and communication styles, characteristic strengths and weaknesses, and approaches to managing change.

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597438 PRCD 1091 41001 Harris W 5:30PM-9:30PM M207 3/24-4/21 20/5

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