Accounting Basics for Non-Accountants, Course 88231, Wed, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
On Campus: CH 256, 9 hours, 3 sessions     Instructor: Ariel Mojena, CPA

PREREQUISITE:  This is an introductory course on the basics of accounting.  A personal computer with Windows 10 is helpful, but not required for this course.  A computer and computer skills are required for the next classes in this program series.

If you have never had a bookkeeping or accounting course and the words t-account, debit and credit entries, sound like a foreign language, you need to start here to advance in this series.  Understanding the theories and practices behind accounting, which is the process of recording financial transactions and then summarizing, analyzing, and reporting these transactions, is the basis of this class. 

Accounting Fundamentals & More, Course 88232, Wed, 6:30-9:30 PM (Mandatory Orientation 10/14, 6:30-7:30 PM)

On Campus: CH 256, 15 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: 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.

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

AME 134, 24 Hours, 8 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 88871, Tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:30 PM

Remote-Live, 8 hours, 4 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.

C103 -  Differential Diagnosis, Course 58263, 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.

C104 - Diagnostic Summaries, Course 58264, 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.

C107 - Compulsive Gambling, Course 58267, 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-301 - Community Resources, Course 88281, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 18 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Formulate and discuss diagnostic assessment and recommendations with a client; match client needs with community resources; communicate with community resources regarding needs of the client; develop a plan with the client to strengthen ongoing recovery outside of primary treatment; utilize multiple pathways of recovery in treatment planning and referral; identify community resources; match community resources with client needs; explain to the client the necessity for referral and identify self-help groups pertinent to the client’s needs.

C-302 - Consultation (Case Management), Course 88282, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 18 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Define consultation goals and benefits and consult with supervisors, counselors, professionals, and/or other public health service providers to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client.

C-303 Documentation, Course 88283, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Define documentation; know and adhere to Federal & State Laws and Regulations specific to the maintenance of client records and differentiate among the following types of documentation: Intake, Assessment, Treatment Plan, Treatment Plan Review, Progress Note, Discharge Plan, Discharge Summary.

C-304 HIV & Resources, Course 88284, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Learn to promote client knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the maintenance of health and prevention of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases.

C401 - Addiction Recovery, Course 88291, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines

Understand the difference between Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder; acquire basic knowledge of the various models of addiction; explain to client the various stages of addiction and recovery and be able to explain the following terms: Addiction, Recovery, Harm reduction, Self Help groups, Relapse and Relapse Prevention, Abstinence, Sobriety, and Wellness (Biopsychosocial).
 

C402 - Psychological Client Education, Course 88292, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines

Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances; facilitate the development of basic and life skills associated with recovery and make constructive therapeutic responses when the client's behavior is inconsistent with stated recovery goals.

C403 - Biochemical/Medical Client Education, Course 88293, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 18 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines

Understand a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance use; describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances; describe a variety of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance use, abuse, and Use Disorder; tailor helping strategies and treatment modalities to the client's stage of Use Disorder, change, or recovery; adapt practice to the range of treatment settings and modalities and be familiar with medical and pharmacological resources in the treatment of substance use disorders.