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AAPC CPC National Coding Certification Prep Review Course, Course 28481, Tues & Thurs, Feb 14-28, 6-9 PM, Remote-Live, Exam: Sat, March 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  On Campus: CH-153, 23 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: JoAnn Baker, CCS, COC, CPC

This course is a review to prepare students to sit for the AAPC CPC exam. Instruction will review requirements for exam, overview of examination details, techniques to improve speed, test taking tips, in-class practice exam and individual assessment of coding skills to determine exam readiness. Student must have extensive coding experience in the classroom or through employment. Certification will increase chances of employment opportunities. Exam may be taken online or at a local testing center. CCM Students with a voucher will have 2 attempts to pass the exam. For more information, please contact Justin White at 801-800-8797 or Justin.White@AAPC.com for special CCM student pricing

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AAPC CPC National Coding Certification Prep Review Course, Course 28482, Tues & Thurs, June 6-20, 6-9 PM, Exam: Sat, June 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  On Campus: CH-153, 23 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: JoAnn Baker, CCS, COC, CPC

This course is a review to prepare students to sit for the AAPC CPC exam. Instruction will review requirements for exam, overview of examination details, techniques to improve speed, test taking tips, in-class practice exam and individual assessment of coding skills to determine exam readiness. Student must have extensive coding experience in the classroom or through employment. Certification will increase chances of employment opportunities. Exam may be taken online or at a local testing center. CCM Students with a voucher will have 2 attempts to pass the exam. For more information, please contact Justin White at 801-800-8797 or Justin.White@AAPC.com for special CCM student pricing

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AWS Level 1 - Welding - Bundle, Course 28200, Mon and Wed, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sat, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
AME 143, 200 hours, 60 sessions     Instructor: Joseph Eannetta, Christopher Cota

Prepare for an AWS Level 1 certification exam as you learn the following:
GMAW (MIG) – [Part 1—57 hours] After completing Welder Orientation and Safety, set up and use GMAW equipment.

SMAW (stick)  and FCAW (Flux-Core) [Part 2*—59 hours] Set up and use SMAW equipment. Learn the modes of metal transfer and the different electrodes/rods available. Discover the benefits of both gas and gasless flux-cored welding.

GTAW (TIG) [Part 3*—84 hours] Set-up and use GTAW equipment in both DC and AC current. Learn about electrode and filler metal classification. Perform welds on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

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Accounting Basics for Non-Accountants, Course 28231, Wed, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
On Campus: CH 156, 9 hours, 3 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Young

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. 

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Accounting Fundamentals & More, Course 28232, Wed, 6:30-9:30 PM

(Mandatory Orientation 3/22, 6:30-7:30 PM)

On Campus: CH 156, 15 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Young

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.

 

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Advanced R Programming for Data Science, Course 28872, Tues and Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Remote-Live, 10 hours, 5 sessions     Instructor: Weiwen Li, MA

PREREQUISITE: Proficient knowledge of MS Excel and the Introduction to R Programming course or some programming knowledge.
The course will expand on the topics covered in the Introduction to R Programming course. Advanced topics include the use of the Tidyverse and learning the ggplot2, dplyr and tidyr packages. In addition, advanced data science methods such as k-means, clustering and dendrograms will be covered. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

 

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Alternate Route to Teaching - 50 Hour Preservice Component (ALT-113E), Course 28522, Mon, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 30 hours, 10 sessions     Instructor: Robert Grundfest, M.Ed.

This 50-hour course requires 30 hours of classroom training, 8 hours of observing other NJ certified teachers and 12 hours of direct student contact as a substitute, tutor or after-school program teacher.

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Alternate Route to Teaching - 50 Hour Preservice Component (ALT-113E), Course 28521, Mon, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 30 hours, 10 sessions     Instructor: Robert Grundfest, M.Ed.

This 50-hour course requires 30 hours of classroom training, 8 hours of observing other NJ certified teachers and 12 hours of direct student contact as a substitute, tutor or after-school program teacher.

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Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals, Course 28473, Mon and Thurs, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

CH 160, 24 hours, 8 sessions     Instructor: Michelle Sykes, MD

This class introduces the medical coder to the gross anatomy of the 11 functional organ systems of the human body. The medical coder develops skills to apply anatomy fundamentals to a medical record. The medical coder will gain an understanding of the anatomy organs referenced in medical procedures and diagnosing coding. *Textbook required. Visit https://ccm.edu/workforce/textbook-information

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AutoCAD Level 2: Beyond Fundamentals, Course 28342, Sat, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AME 134, 32 Hours, 8 Sessions     Instructor: Anthony Gaffney, BA

Building on the concepts introduced in Level 1, or for the AutoCAD user looking to advance their knowledge of AutoCAD,  more advanced features, commands and techniques for production and efficiency will be integrated for creating, editing, annotating and printing drawings. Applications include Dynamic Blocks, Attributes and Fields; External References; Advanced Layer Management tools; Tables; Parametrics; and working with the Sheet Set Manager. Also, Program Customization; Aliases, Macros, and Tool Palettes, along with an introduction to 3D modeling.

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AutoCAD Civil 3D, Course 28343, Mon and Wed, 6:30-8:30 PM

AME 134, 30 Hours, 15 Sessions     Instructor: Anthony Gaffney, BA

For professionals experienced in AutoCAD, a healthy knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is a real resume booster and ups your appeal to prospective employers. For current engineering students, this is a great addition as you seek internship opportunities. Topics Covered: AutoCAD Civil 3D user interface, create points, point styles and label styles, work with point groups; create, edit, view and analyze surfaces, create data shortcuts, edit alignments, profiles and profile views, assemblies, corridors and intersections, cross-sections and grading solutions.

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Business Analytics with Excel, Course 28874, Tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:30 PM

Remote-Live, 8 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Rreze Zejnullahi-Berisha, MA

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.

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C102 - Biopsychosocial Assessment, Course 28272, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

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.

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C103 - Diagnostic Summaries, Course 28273, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

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.

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C104 - Diagnostic Differential, Course 28274, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM

Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

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.

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