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ACE-0715-CHW01 Nursing Assistant M-Th 2/6-3/22/12 9am-2pm $995ACE-0715-CHW02 Nursing Assistant M-Th 2/6-4/23/12 6pm-9pm $995

Section Class Day Dates Time Price

As a Billing and Coding Specialist, you’ll need experience in a wide range of areas from anato-my and physiology to private practice/insurance claim procedures and medical office adminis-tration. With this in mind, our Health Information Management (Billing and Coding Specialist)certificate program include the following courses:

New Student Admission (Students starting program with no pre-requisites)ACE-0701-CHW01 Health Information Management M, W 2/27-3/21/12 6pm-9pm $230ACE-0703-CHW01 Anatomy & Physiology M, W 3/26-4/30/12 6pm-9pm $255ACE-0705-CHW01 Medical Terminology M, W 5/7-6/13/12 6pm-9pm $275ACE-0707-CHW01 ICD 9 Coding / Inpatient M, W 6/18-7/25/12 6pm-9pm $275ACE-0105-CHW01 Advance ICD 9 Coding M, W 7/30-8/22/12 6pm-9pm $275ACE-0709-CHW01 CPT 4 / HCPCS M, W 8/27-10/3/12 6pm-9pm $275ACE-0711-CHW01 Computerized Medical Billing M, W 10/10-11/19/12 6pm-9pm $260


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ACE-5001-CHW01 Phlebotomy Tech. M-Th 2/27-4/11/12 6pm-9pm $849


Certified Electrocardiography Technician (30 hrs)Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) Technicians prepare patients for testing on ECG machine, Holtermonitoring and also assist physicians with ECG stress testing. This course will introduce stu-dents to the techniques necessary to perform a twelve lead resting electrocardiogram(ECG/EKG). Students will also learn about normal rhythm and arrhythmia, basic cardiac physi-ology, electrophysiology and how to troubleshoot technical problems. This course is for currentNYS Certified Nursing Assistants, LPNs or with coordinator permission.*

ACE-5011-CHW01 EKG Technician T, Th 2/14-3/15/12 6pm-9pm $349ACE-5011-CHW02 EKG Technician Sat 2/11-4/21/12 10am-1pm $349


Learn the anatomy and physiology of the venous system as well as phlebotomy practices.Perform blood collection procedures including vacuum collection, syringes, butterfly needles,micro hematocrit collection and live venipuncture. Learn infection prevention and control, qual-ity assurance, and specimen handling, labeling and transport. For this course student must sub-mit health clearance form. Prerequisite: CNA, LPN or coordinator permission.*

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (80 hrs)

*Upon completion, students will be eligible to take theNational Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certification Exam.

Health Information Management/Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (204 hrs)

Healthcare Training, Certification & Careers

Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) (130 hrs)Our program is a NYS Dept of Health approved training program for individualsseeking employment as nursing assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices

and home health agencies. Duties include: help dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, takingvital signs, catheter care, assisting with ambulation, range of motion exercises, and movingpatients to bed and from bed to wheelchair. The course content, 130-hours, include: Anatomy andPhysiology (50 hrs), Fundamentals of Patient Care (50 hrs) and Nursing Home Clinical Rotation (30hours). Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the NYS Certification Exam.Prerequisites: NYS test fee has to be paid in class $115.00. Proof of H.S/GED diploma required.

Healthcare Training, Certification & Careers

This comprehensive 50 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field andtake the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes med-ical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defin-ing drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flowrates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory controland billing and reimbursement.

ACE-0717-CHW01 Pharmacy Technician (50 hrs) T, Th 2/7-4/5/12 6pm-9pm $999Section Class Day Dates Time Price

Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program (50 hrs)

This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functionsrelated to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includesamong other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, rou-tine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phle-

botomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics includingphlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking anddocumenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional work-place behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. 140 hrs Classroom and LabInstruction/Practice plus 160 hrs Clinical Externship. Proof of High School/GED diplomarequired. Payment plan option available (Up to 4 Installments)

ACE-0704-CHW01 Clinical Medical Assistant M, T, Th 2/27-6/14/12 6pm-9pm $2,399


Dental Assistant Certificate Program (60 hrs)This course covers: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office;the legal aspects of dentistry, policies and guidelines. Also covered are Clinical Aspects: introduc-tion to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment; introduction to tooth structure; pri-mary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning;dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs,this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a Dental Hygienist program and career.

ACE-0720-CHW01 Dental Assistant Program (60 hrs) M, W 2/6-4/18/12 6pm-9pm $1,199


Educational Partner

This course is a brief introduction designed to help train healthcare professionals inunderstanding the organization and structure of ICD-10-CM (diagnoses). It comparesICD-9 with ICD-10 diagnoses and reviews the use of General Equivalence mappings(GEMS). In addition, this course reviews all HIPAA Corporate Compliance topics andguidelines.

ACE-0702-CHW01 ICD-10/HIPAA Compliance T, Th 3/6-4/19/12 6pm-9pm $299


American Heart Association Basic Life Saving (BLS)Professional Rescue for Healthcare Providers (6 hrs)

This course covers adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bagmask), foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation. Audience: Healthcareproviders such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratorytherapists who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course.

ACE-1009-CHW01 BLS/Rescue for Healthcare Providers Sat 2/4/12 10am-4pm $99ACE-1009-CHW02 BLS/Rescue for Healthcare Providers Sat 3/24/12 10am-4pm $99


Clinical Medical Assistant Program (300 hrs)

ICD-10/HIPAA Compliance (40 hrs)


Food Protection Certificate / Certificado de Protección de Alimentos (15 hrs)

ACE-0901-CHW01 Protección de Alimentos Sat 1/28-2/4/12 9am-5pm $165ACE-0901-CHW02 Protección de Alimentos Sat 3/3-3/10/12 9am-5pm $165ACE-0901-CHW03 Protección de Alimentos Sat 4/14-4/21/12 9am-5pm $165


Este curso de 15 horas cumple con los requisitos del código del departamento de salud de laciudad de New York en su artículo 81.00 donde establece que todas las personas que trabajenen la elaboración de alimentos para ser expedido al público deben poseer un certificado emiti-do por este Departamento. Precio adicional para examen $34.00 dólares.

Teacher Assistant Certificate (54 hrs)This series of seven (7) courses is designed to help you accomplish the following objectives: 1) obtain aTeacher Assistant Certificate, 2) complete NYS mandated workshops on School Violence Prevention andChild Abuse/ Maltreatment Identification and Reporting, 3) receive CPR-First Aid training and 4) prepareto pass the NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills test (ATAS) (95). This program provides the nec-essary training to work in schools and advance within the field of education and teaching. All studentsmust submit a copy of their H.S. Diploma or GED and a $25 certificate fee.

ACE-3001-CHW01 Functions of Teacher Assistant M, W 1/30-2/1/12 6pm-9pm $65ACE-3003-CHW01 Child Development and Learning M, W 2/6-2/22/12 6pm-9pm $125ACE-3005-CHW01 Language Art & Math Curricula P.T. M, W 2/27-3/7/12 6pm-9pm $125ACE-3007-CHW01 Strategies for Supporting M, W 3/12-3/14/12 6pm-9pm $60

& Managing BehaviorACE-3009-CHW01 Best Practices M, W 3/19-3/21/12 6pm-9pm $60ACE-3441-CHW01 Recognition & Reporting Child M, W 3/26-3/28/12 6pm-9pm $85

Abuse & School Violence PreventionACE-1007-CHW01 CPR/Community First Aid M, W 4/2-4/4/12 6pm-9pm $85


ACE-0731-CHW01 CNA Refresher Course Sat 2/18-4/28/12 1pm-4pm $375


Professional Certificate & License

Non-Profit Management Certificate Program (50 hrs)

ACE-1112-CHW01 Program Design & Project Management T, Th 2/14-2/16/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-1117-CHW01 Program Measurement & Evaluation T, Th 2/21-2/23/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-1110-CHW01 Dynamics of Supervision I T, Th 2/28-3/1/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-1111-CHW01 Dynamics of Effective Coaching I T, Th 3/6-3/8/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-1118-CHW01 Basic Accounting & Budgeting T, Th 3/13-3/15/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-0609-CHW01 Successful Grant Writing T, Th 3/20-3/22/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-1120-CHW01 Human Resources (Law & Ethics) T, Th 3/27-3/29/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-1113-CHW01 Marketing & Fundraising T, Th 4/3-4/5/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-1119-CHW01 Internet Research & Productivity T, Th 4/10-4/12/12 6:30pm-9pm $65ACE-1114-CHW01 Dynamics of Board Relations & Dev. T, Th 4/17-4/19/12 6:30pm-9pm $65


This Personal Fitness Trainer 9-week certification program prepares students to work inone of the fastest growing careers. This course is formatted as a 66-hour program and is comprised of16 hours of lecture, 16 hours of practical training and a 30-hour externship plus a 4-hour national certifi-cation exam. Program covers topics including biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equip-ment usage and health assessment. High School or GED Diploma required. Textbooks not included.

ACE-0824-CHW01 Personal Trainer Sat 2/25-4/28/12 9:30am-2:30pm $699


Personal Fitness Trainer Certification (66 hrs)

Certified Nursing Assistant Refresher (30 hrs)This course is a review of the NYS Nursing Assistant Certification Training Program approved by theNYS Department of Health and the NYS Department of Education. It is designed for individuals whohave completed an approved training program between the years 2010-2012 and are listed on theNYS Nurse Aide registry but have not worked in a NYS nursing home for at least 24months, or havenot taken the certification exam, or have taken and failed the NYS certification exam less than 3times. Upon completion, students can take the NYS CNA skills and written certification exam.

This 75-hour pre-licensing course provides an overview of the principles and practices of NYSReal Estate needed to pass the state licensing exam. This course satisfies the new 75-hourrequirement as mandated by the NYS Division of Licensing Services..

ACE-0601- CHW01 Real Estate Salesperson M-W 2/6-4/17/12 6:30pm- 9pm $399

Security Guard 8 Hour & 16 Hour Certification Course (24 hrs)Upon successful completion, this Security Guard Training program leads to the industry-standard 8-hour and 16-hour Security Guard certification approved by the New York StateDivision of Criminal Justice. Additional recommended trainings to increase a Security

Guard's employability include CPR, First Aid and School Violence Prevention. Upon completionthere is a $115 State fingerprinting fee for the State License.

ACE-1003-CHWO1 8 Hour Pre-Certification Course Sat 2/11/12 9:30am-5:30pm $65ACE-1003-CHW02 8 Hour Pre-Certification Course Sat 3/3/12 9:30am-5:30pm $65ACE-1005-CHW01 16 Hour On the Job training F, Sat 3/16-3/17/12 9:30am-5:30pm $125ACE-1003-CHW03 8 Hour Pre-Certification Course Sat 4/21/12 9:30am-5:30pm $65ACE-1003-CHW04 8 Hour Pre-Certification Course Sat 5/12/12 9:30am-5:30pm $65ACE-1005-CHW02 16 Hour On the Job training F, Sat 5/18-5/19/12 9:30am-5:30pm $125


Paralegal Studies (54 hrs)This 54-hour certificate program is ideal for nonprofits, businesses and paralegal professionalswho want to learn more about particular legal topics such as Immigration Law, Wills, Trusts andEstates, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Real Estate and Civil Litigation.

ACE-4035-CHW01 Legal Document Preparation Sat 2/11-4/28/12 1pm-6pm $599


Real Estate Salesperson License (75 hrs)


ACE-0489- CHW01 QuickBooks Complete Sat 2/18-4/14/12 9:30am-12:30pm $179


QuickBooks: Computer Applications in Accounting (24 hrs)This course teaches you how to set up your own accounts and manage your business emphasiz-ing a realistic approach to automated office procedures, general ledger, accounts receivables,accounts payable and payroll all using QuickBooks application.

Legal Research (45 hrs)Emphasis is on the hands-on use of primary and secondary sources, including federal and statecourt reports; legal digests and Shepard’s annotated law reports.

ACE-4035-CHW02 Legal Research Fri 2/10-4/27/12 2pm -6pm $499


Personal and Professional EnrichmentClass Day Dates Time

Yoga for Adults (Hatha) 2/11-4/28/12 10am-12pmPiano & Songwriting 2/11-4/28/12 10am-12pmFrench (Language, Arts, Culture) 2/11-4/28/12 10am-12pmSkin Care & Makeup I & II 2/18-4/14/12 10am-1pmGuitar & Songwriting 2/11-4/28/12 12pm- 2pmSalsa 2/4-6/2/12 12:30pm-2pmZumba 2/4-6/2/12 2pm-3:30pmHaircutting & Hairstyling I & II 2/18-4/14/12 2pm-5pmConversational Spanish I 2/11-4/28/12 3:45pm-5:45pmWedding, Event & Business Planning 2/4-4/28/12 4pm-6pm

Gentle Yoga (Beginners) Mon 1/30-4/30/12 6:30pm-8:30pmHatha Yoga T, Th 1/31-3/8/12 6:30pm-8:30pmZumba Wed 2/1-5/16/12 7pm-8:30pm

Notary Public Exam Prep Sat 2/18/12 1pm-5pm $75Notary Public Exam Prep Sat 3/17/12 1pm-5pm $75

Professional Certificate & License

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ACE-0202-CHW01 GED en Español T, Th 1/31-4/5/12 9:30am-12:30pm $160ACE-0202-CHW01 GED en Español T, Th 1/31-4/5/12 6pm-9pm $160ACE-0205-CHW01 GED Matemáticas Fri 2/17-4/20/12 1pm-4pm $120

The GED program helps prospective test-takers prepare and pass the exam to obtain their H.S.diploma. Classes focus on building skills and increasing students’ background knowledge in thefive content areas of the GED exam (Language Arts, Reading and Writing, Social Studies,Science and Mathematics). Our format offers you a more intensive experience in each of thesubject areas taught by professors with specialized expertise. Eligibility requirement: Studentsmust be 18 years old or older and have taken our GED screening test. Instructional time is sup-ported by computerized software courses & self tutorial assessment testing.

Language Arts and EducationEnglish Links Intensive Weekday (200 hrs) Weekend (40 hrs)

English Links is a 200-hour intensive English program designed to improve your communicationskills for personal and professional purposes. We have a team of experienced teachers who canhelp you learn the basics or help you improve your English to apply for college, to get a betterjob, or just enjoy all that New York City offers. We can help you become a proficient speaker andwriter of the English language.


English Links / ESL Examen de Evaluación de Inglés*There is a $20 test fee that will be applied to the cost of the class during registration.

*Hay un costo de $20.00 dólares por el examen de evaluación que se le aplicará al costo de registración.English Links International Students- there will be $100 processing fee.


English GED Evaluation Test Jan 23, 24 or 25, 11am or 6pm SHARP!


*There is a $20 test fee that will be applied to the cost of the class during registration.

Exam Date Day AM PM

enero/January 3 martes/Tue 11am / 6pmenero/January 5 jueves/Thur 11am / 6pmenero/January 10 martes/Tue 11am / 6pm

Exam Date Day AM PM

enero/January 12 jueves/Thur 11am / 6pmenero/January 14 sábado/Sat 11amenero/January 21 sábado/Sat 11am

ACE-0201-CHW01 GED English M-W 2/6-4/25/12 10am-1pm $199ACE-0201-CHW02 GED English M-W 2/6-4/25/12 6pm-9pm $199

Instructional time is supported by computerized software courses and prep exercises in all 5 subjectareas in the Hector B Basra SUNY ATTAIN lab as well as self tutorial assessment testing.


El programa de preparación para el GED ayuda a los estudiantes que planean tomar el examen deequivalencia de la escuela secundaria (bachillerato). Las clases están enfocadas en construirdestrezas y aumentar los conocimientos en las cinco áreas del examen: Arte del Lenguaje, Lecturay Escritura, Estudios Sociales, Ciencia y Matemáticas.

GED en Español (60 hrs)

GED Program (102 hrs)

English As A Second Language (60 hrs)

ACE-0301-CHW01 ESL Basic M, W 2/6-4/18/12 6pm-9pm $175ACE-0303-CHW01 ESL Low Intermediate T, Th 2/7-4/12/12 6pm-9pm $175ACE-0304-CHW01 ESL Intermediate M, W 2/6-4/18/12 6pm-9pm $175ACE-0305-CHW01 ESL Advance T, Th 2/7-4/12/12 6pm-9pm $175


Weekend Schedule (40 hrs.)ACE-0307-CHF03 English Links Foundations Sat 2/4-3/24/12 9:30am-2:30pm $199ACE-0308-CHF04 English Links Bridges/TOEFL Prep Sat 2/4-3/24/12 9:30am-2:30pm $199Weekday Schedule (200 hrs.)ACE-0307-CHF01 English Links Foundations M-F 1/23-4/3/12 9am-1:30pm $699ACE-0306-CHF02 English Links Bridges M-F 1/23-4/3/12 9am-1:30pm $699

Refund Policy: Request for a refund must be submitted in writing together with a copy of the registration receipt. Yourrefund will be mailed within three (3) weeks of submission. Lack of attendance does not constitute withdrawal and eli-gibility for a refund. 100% refund only if a class is cancelled by the college. Registration fees are non refundableunless class is canceled by the College. Refunds will only be issued if submitted before the second day of class.

Discount Policy: Immediate family members (siblings and parents only) of current Hostos and BMCC students are eli-gible for a 10% discount must enroll with student present to validate ID. CUNY faculty and staff are eligible for a15% discount.

Registration: There is a $10 Registration Fee for all classes. Vouchers are accepted.Transportation: 1 / A Train, BX7, BX12, BX20, M100 Buses to 207th St.

College for Kids: Academics ($129)

Reading, Writing & Math (Gr. 1) 10am-12pmReading & Writing (Gr. 2, 3) 9:30am-11:30amReading & Writing (Gr. 4, 5) 9:30am-11:30amImproving Math (Gr. 2, 3) 11:30am-1:30pmImproving Math (Gr. 4, 5) 11:30am-1:30pm

College for Kids: Enrichment ($109)Hip Hop Dance (Ages 8-13) 12:30pm-2pmPiano (Ages 5-7) 12:30pm-2pmYoga for Kids 12:30pm-2pm

Art, Crafts & Drawing 12:30pm-2pmFrench for Kids 12:30pm-2pm

Drama/ Acting 2pm-3:30pmBallet (Ages 5-8) 2pm-3:30pmPiano (Ages 8-13) 2pm-3:30pmKarate (Beginner) 2pm-3:30pmGuitar (Ages 5-8) 2pm-3:30pmSpanish for Kids 2pm-3:30pm

Salsa (Ages 8-13) 3:30pm-5pmBallet (Ages 9-13) 3:30pm-5pmGuitar (Ages 9-13) 3:30pm-5pmKarate (Intermediate) 3:30pm-5pmChess (Ages 8-13) 3:30pm-5pm

Starting Saturday January 28th thru March 24th, 2012

Class Time

PhotoShop CS4 Graphic Design Application (30 hrs)This Adobe PhotoShop course introduces students to the photo/image editing, retouching,manipulation, simple illustrations, painting and design tool capabilities of this software.Students learn the secrets of a professional photo retoucher and how to use the paintbrush, air-brush and many more tools.

ACE-0710-CHW01 Graphic Design Using Photoshop Sat 2/4-4/28/12 3:30pm-6pm $265

Website Design and Coding (24 hrs)Learn how to design a website, optimize graphics for the web, and create web and banner ani-mations. Learn basic HTML, XHTML and CSS to develop beautiful and original website designsand layouts. Prerequisites: internet and word proficiency and basic PhotoShop skills required.

ACE-0855-CHW01 Website Design & Coding Sat 2/4-4/28/12 1:30pm-3:30pm $199


ACE-0442-CHW01 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Moviemaker Sat 2/18-4/14/12 12:30pm-3:30pm $179


Microsoft Suite Application (24 hrs)

Technology Program / Programa de Tecnología


ACE-0451-CHW01 Introduction to Computers T, Th 1/31-2/9/12 6pm-9pm $99ACE-0454-CHW01 Internet T, Th 2/14-2/23/12 6pm-9pm $99ACE-0455-CHW01 Microsoft Word T, Th 2/28-3/8/12 6pm-9pm $99ACE-0461-CHW01 Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet T, Th 3/13-3/22/12 6pm-9pm $99ACE-0481-CHW01 Microsoft PowerPoint/Moviemaker T, Th 3/27-4/5/12 6pm-9pm $99


Office Professional Technology Certificate Program (60 hrs)To receive a certificate you must complete all (5) five classes 60 hours of classroom instruction.

ACE-0443-CHW01 Computadora Básica M, W 2/6-2/22/12 6pm-9pm $99ACE-0457-CHW01 Intro to Internet M, W 2/27-3/7/12 6pm-9pm $99ACE-0460-CHW01 Intro to Microsoft Word M, W 3/12-3/21/12 6pm-9pm $99ACE-0462-CHW01 Intro to Excel M, W 3/26-4/4/12 6pm-9pm $99ACE-0482-CHW01 Intro to Power Point M, W 4/9-4/18/12 6pm-9pm $99


Certificado de Tecnología Administrativa (60 hrs)Para obtener el certificado necesita completar (5) cinco cursos equivalente a 60 horas de instrucción.

Spring 2012 CUNY in the Heights Catalog

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