Accounting Fundamentals & More, Course 88232, Wed, 6:30-9:30 PM (Mandatory Orientation 10/8, 6:30-7:30 PM)

On Campus: CH 156, 15 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Judith Ariel Mojena

PREREQUISITE: Accounting Basics for Non-Accountants, or accounting/bookkeeping knowledge or prior work experience REQUIRED. Students should have a personal computer with Windows 10 AND have strong computer skills.

Apply double entry bookkeeping and then dig deeper into the analysis and recording of financial transactions and financial statements. Get hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes and common banking activities. Understand the role of the three main accounting statements:  balance sheet, income statement and cash flow. This course is a prerequisite for QuickBooks.

Advanced Manufacturing Core Mon-Thurs Day, Course 88542, Mon-Thurs, 9 AM-3:00 PM

AME 103, 150 hours     Instructor: Anthony Horbert

Building upon the information learned in Shop Basics, Advanced Manufacturing Core provides you with further knowledge in the areas of Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Bench Working Skills, Safety, 2-D AND 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD), Manual Machining and Computer Numerically Controlled Machines (CNC). After successful completion of this class, students will  be eligible to earn OSHA-10 Safety Certification and NIMS: Measurement Material and Safety Certification.

AutoCAD Level 1: Fundamentals, Course 88341, Mon and Wed, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

AME 103, 28 Hours, 14 Sessions     Instructor: Anthony Gaffney, BA

This course is a comprehensive introduction for new AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT software users.  It incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing, annotating and printing 2D drawings with AutoCAD.  Focused applications for this level include the majority of Draw and Modify tools, Annotation tools for creating text, dimensions and leaders; Creating and Editing Block definitions; Hatching; Page setups with Layouts and titleblocks for plotting, printing and creating PDFs. This course will give the new AutoCAD user a comprehensive foundation to build upon, or update existing AutoCAD users’ skills with the latest release.

Business Analytics with Excel, Course 88874, Tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:30 PM

Remote-Live, 6 hours, 3 sessions     Instructor: Alyse Cutler, MBA

PREREQUISITE: Proficient/intermediate knowledge of MS Excel.
Learn how data science is applied in business. Explore concepts in correlation, regression analysis, hypothesis testing and multivariate analysis. Learn how correlation helps to understand portfolio diversification and design. ‘What If’ analysis will be covered utilizing the Solver and Goal Seek features of Excel. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

C101 - Initial Interviewing Process, Course 88261, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Learn to create a therapeutic alliance with the client by incorporating skills in listening, processing, and providing feedback and demonstrate through role- playing the following eight skills: attending, paraphrasing, reflection of feeling, summarizing, probing, interpreting, providing information and feedback, and appropriate use of self-disclosure.

C102 - Biopsychosocial Assessment, Course 88262, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Gather data systematically from the client and other available collateral sources using screening instruments and other methods that are sensitive to age, developmental level, culture, and gender; describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the person using, and on significant others; determine the client's readiness for treatment and change as well as the needs of others involved in the current situation and based on the initial action plan, take specific steps to initiate an admission or referral and ensure follow through.

C103 - Diagnostic Summaries, Course 88263, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Develop a written diagnostic summary; document ongoing treatment needs; formulate mutually agreed upon goals, objectives, and treatment methods based upon assessment finding; define the terms reliability, validity, and sample population; develop a familiarity with the recognized assessment instruments; select, administer, score, and interpret to clients the results of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug assessment; assess client's immediate needs by evaluating observed behavior and other relevant information; administer appropriate evidence-based screening and assessment instruments and analyze and interpret the data to determine treatment recommendations.

C104 -  Differential Diagnosis, Course 88264, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Describe the logic, purpose and function of the DSM diagnostic system and the organizational scheme of its categories; list criteria for substance abuse and Use Disorder; list frequently encountered differential diagnoses; describe clinical presentations of co-occurring diagnoses; describe ways in which substance use disorder and mental health diagnoses can interact and recognize the potential for them to mimic a variety of medical and mental health conditions and screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.

C107 - Compulsive Gambling, Course 88267, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Understand the nature of Gambling Disorder; identify and assess disordered gamblers; recognize types of gamblers and stages of a gambling problem; identify vulnerable population and at-risk personality characteristics and design gambling treatment plans and course of recovery, including aftercare.

C-201 Introduction to Counseling, Course 88271, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

Identify key concepts associated with the following counseling approaches: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Enhancement, Therapy, Family Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. Describe the philosophies, practices, policies, and outcomes of the most generally accepted and scientifically supported models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing care for addiction and other substance-related problems and establish a helping relationship with the client. 

C202 - Introduction to Techniques & Approaches, Course 88272, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

Identify, demonstrate, and explain the purpose of the following counseling skills: Attending, Paraphrasing, Reflection of Feeling, Summarizing, Probing, Counselor, Self-Disclosure, Interpreting and providing information and feedback; integrate self-help group participation; identify six stages of counseling and employ the skills and tailor helping strategies and treatment modalities to the client's stage of Use Disorder, change, or recovery.

C203 - Crisis Intervention, Course 28273, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

Define crisis intervention within the framework of alcohol/drug counseling; identify causes of crises; understand and apply setting-specific policies and procedures for handling crisis and apply crisis prevention and management skills. 
 

C204 - Addiction Focused Counseling, Course 88274, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 18 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

Learn to facilitate the client's engagement in the treatment and recovery process; work with the client to establish realistic, achievable goals; promote client knowledge, skills, and attitudes; facilitate the development of basic and life skills and adapt counseling strategies to the individual characteristics of the client, including but not limited to disability, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, culture, ethnicity, age, and health status.