Course Catalog

The average Medical Billing Specialist salary in New York, NY is $53,300 as of November 2022, and the range typically falls between $49,597 and $58,284. The US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist as a Medical Assistant and projects a 16% (much faster than average) growth between 2021 and 2031.

This six-course medical career pathway focuses on medical billing and coding, skills used by professionals who create detailed records and invoices for healthcare institutions and work in revenue cycle management.

The increase in longevity and the recent changes in the health care system have created an increased need for educated and skilled Nursing Assistants. This program gives students an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary occupational skills required for C.N.A.s. The CNA profession is ideal for people seeking flexible hours working in nursing homes, hospitals, doctors' offices and health care facilities. The program includes anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of patient care and clinical experience in a residential health care facility. Screen reader support enabled.

Whether you need to improve your English for professional, educational or personal reasons, the Community ESL Program at Queensborough Community College has the right class for you. We offer six levels from Basic Beginners to Advanced.  Classes are taught by a highly experienced team of instructors eager to have you improve your English skills. Classes are held in classrooms equipped with state of the art technology. In order for us to place you in the proper level, we will ask you to register, pay the tuition take a short placement test.  More information with be provided regarding the placement test that will be scheduled a few days prior to the start of the class.

This program provides learners the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, dialysis technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, as well as maintain and repair equipment. Furthermore, technicians work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs, as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. Dialysis technicians must assess patients for any complications that occur during the procedure and be ready to take the necessary emergency measures, including administering oxygen or performing basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Additionally, they may also be involved in the training of patients for at-home dialysis treatment and providing the emotional support patients need for self-care.

Introduction to cardiac anatomy and terminology, recognition of cardiac emergencies, obtaining 12-lead ECG or EKG tracing and basic rhythm interpretation.

This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, learners will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. From there, learners will go on to explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. Next, participants will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip. And finally, learners will discover the details of a myocardial infarction. Successful completion of this program will help prepare learners to perform the role of EKG technician.

This program covers all techniques and operational aspects of an EMT. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are integrated with free online FEMA classes.

Bring current CPR certification to first class.

Certifications provided by NYS Bureau of EMS. Students will be required to pay a separate registration fee on FISDAP on line EMS scheduler to arrange clinical rotations.

Please refer to NYS DOH bureau of EMS website for requirements for certification,

An ER Tech provides technical support to MDs and RNs to optimize patient care. The ER Tech assists the MDs and RNs by performing Phlebotomy and IV stats, performing 12-lead EKGs, transporting patients to other departments, performs wound care, obtains lab specimens, documents all care/procedures provided, and performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements: Registrants must have AHA/BLS certification current before beginning program and upon completion of program. Students will be required to meet with Program Coordinator once per semester to asses progress towards completion of program/ HS Diploma or equivalent required.

To earn the certificate, the following courses must be successfully completed:

First Semester:

• AHA/BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX100) $155
• Standard First Aid (AHX183) $155
• Medical Terminology & Body Systems(MBX 126) $475
• EKG Tech (AHX170) $1,310
• Phlebotomy Tech (AHX171) $2,199
• IV Tech (AHX172) $465

Second Semester:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): (AHX110) $1,415

You can register for these classes as you go or call the office at 718-631-6343 to enroll in the Bundle!

The Music Production Certificate program is an innovative program integrating music production and recording studio training that prepares students for jobs in the music and recording industries. Graduates of the program can look forward to career opportunities at commercial recording and production facilities, on-site recording venues, radio and broadcast networks, and manufacturers who serve the music production and recording industries.

The average Patient Care Technician (PCT) salary in New York, NY is $42,297 and the salary range typically falls between $36,852 and $47,295. The BLS reports that PCTs can expect a growth in demand of 17% from 2014 to 2024, which is much faster than the average for most other professions.

Patient Care Technicians are multi-disciplinary technical workers trained to provide basic nursing assistant care as well as other skilled functions. Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Clinics, Labs and Doctors’ Offices all employ Patient Care Technicians. The disciplines included in the program at Queensborough Community College include six core competencies in CPR (AHX100), Standard First Aid (AHX183), EKG (AHX170), Phlebotomy (AHX171), Medical Terminology for Allied Health Programs (AHX-179), and Certified Nursing Assistant (NUX200).

After completing the program students can take the certification exam from the NHA and become a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

• CPR- Basic Cardiac Life Support(AHX100) $155
• Standard First Aid (AHX183) $155
• Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX 126) $475 (Pre-requisite for EKG and Phlebotomy)
• EKG Technician(AHX170) $1,310
• Phlebotomy Technician(AHX171) $2,199
• Certified Nursing Assistant (NUX200) $1,315

Fee: $4,900

For more information, call 718-631-6343.

The need for Pharmacy Technicians continues to grow with demand expected to increase substantially through 2024. Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population. Approximately 400,000 technicians will be employed by the year 2024 to meet our nation's growing healthcare demands.

This comprehensive course will prepare learners to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining generic and brand names drugs and much, much more.  This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam.

Obtain the introductory skills to secure an entry-level position. Learn various methods of blood collection through venipuncture, capillary puncture and, existing intravascular devices. Emphasizes use of anticoagulants, the order of draw and, procedures for obtaining and processing specimens. Safety considerations for all health care professionals and patients discussed. Registrants should purchase stethoscope, B/P cuff and non-latex gloves.

If you always wanted to write a story or describe a special moment in your life, this class is for you! By using your own personal experiences, you’ll learn how using dialogue and details, and a particular setting and time, can make your stories come alive.

This course is designed to provide fundamental English practice. In this class, students will gain knowledge of level-appropriate grammar, vocabulary, writing techniques, and other aspects of the language. Throughout the semester, students will practice academic English language skills through a range of specifically designed activities and assignments for language learners.

Students will continue building on previous knowledge of using acrylic paints.  They will learn to use glazes, how to make various textures, composition and continue learning how to mix colors.  Students will be given encouragement, constructive criticism, and technical advice while learning painting vocabulary.

Materials: Artist quality Liquatex acrylic set, two round Taklon brushes # 1 & # 7, and a flat #3/4” brush, palette, a natural sponge, container for water, paper towels, B4 pencil, scrap paper for sketching and either  heavy  drawing or watercolor paper (pad, 11”x15”), canvas paper, or canvas.

Suggested text: Acrylic painting techniques by Stephen Quiller

Students are responsible for Materials

This class is designed for children who are comfortable in the water, who have swimming ability, and can swim several feet unassisted.  Students will learn skills such as front crawl, back crawl, and breathing techniques  as well as increasing the distance in which they can swim.
 

Attention:

At Queensborough Community College safety for your children, parents/guardians and our staff is our number one priority.   We require Parents/Guardians to remain in the building while their children swim.   Swimmers that do not (or cannot) follow the instructor or lifeguard's directions, we may ask you to assist us on the side of the pool with your child or to join us in the pool with your child for safety concerns. If your child is sick, please keep them home. 
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or further clarification. 

Our first class without parents in the water!  The children in this group class may be inexperienced and fearful, our goals are to build confidence and make the pool a fun environment. We will go over skills such as basic kicks, arm pull, breath control, floats, and water safety skills.  To enroll, a child must be able to stand in 3 1/2 feet of water.

Attention:

At Queensborough Community College safety for your children, parents/guardians and our staff is our number one priority.   We require Parents/Guardians to remain in the building while their children swim.   Swimmers that do not (or cannot) follow the instructor or lifeguard's directions, we may ask you to assist us on the side of the pool with your child or to join us in the pool with your child for safety concerns. If your child is sick, please keep them home. 
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or further clarification. 

This class is designed for swimmers who can comfortably swim 25 yards (1 lap) unassisted in any stroke. A basic knowledge of front crawl and back crawl is needed.  Students will learn breathing technique, breaststroke, and butterfly; as well as building endurance and lap swimming etiquette.

Attention:

At Queensborough Community College safety for your children, parents/guardians and our staff is our number one priority.   We require Parents/Guardians to remain in the building while their children swim.   Swimmers that do not (or cannot) follow the instructor or lifeguard's directions, we may ask you to assist us on the side of the pool with your child or to join us in the pool with your child for safety concerns. If your child is sick, please keep them home. 
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or further clarification. 

The Adult Beginner class is designed for participants who have very little or no swimming experience and may be uncomfortable in the water. The course will provide instruction in basic water skills including comfortable entry, submersion, floating, breathing techniques, and an introduction to basic swimming strokes.  

This class is designed for swimmers who can comfortably swim 25 yards (1 lap) unassisted in any stroke. A basic knowledge of front crawl and back crawl is needed.  Students will learn breathing technique, breaststroke, and butterfly; as well as building endurance and lap swimming etiquette.

 

Get back in the water with this class that focuses on muscular conditioning and cardio using flotation devices and the natural resistance of the water, for heart health and stamina.  For swimmers and non-swimmers of all levels.
**We have an assistive chair to help with entry and exit into the water. 
 

Students will spend their time in this class being creative and enhancing their social skills. In class, different materials are used such as tissue paper, felt, buttons, pipe cleaners, watercolor paint, tempura paint along with crayons, markers and colored pencils to create fun themed art projects. Many times, holiday and special event art will be done to support calendar events and cultural occasions. The class also enhances socialization skills as children are encouraged to borrow materials from other students, discuss ideas and actively ask questions and share their work with teachers and the class. 

Enhanced sills include cutting, pasting, creativity, design, color matching, fine motor skills, social skills, decisions making, group sharing and having a lot of fun! Reguired age: 5 and up.

This is an in-person, on-campus course, and students must be fully vaccinated.

This Certification course provides all of the requirements for health care provider and professional rescuer, which includes adult, child, infant CPR,rescue breathing, and use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). AHA requires a "pass" grade on skills, exam, and minimum of 84 score on written exam to qualify for certification. Dress comfortably.

Required Textbook to be read prior to class: American Heart Association: BLS for Healthcare Providers (latest edition).

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants play important roles in today's medical community and are in great demand. The CMAA program at QCC consists of four courses:

Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX126) $475

Electronic Health Records (MBX-005) $475
Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures (MBX127) $695

optional (but highly recommended) course --

Computer Readiness (MBX003) .$475

Call 718-631-6343 if you have questions!

This 6 course program starting with Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX126), which is the language used in the medical professions, and navigating of an Electronic Health Record (MBX-005), and regulations that govern the practice of medicine. The course work is rounded out with CPT - Current Procedural Terminology(MBX103), ICD - 10 Coding - International Classification of Diseases(MBX104) and Medical Practice Management (MBX125); including insurance industry terminology and the knowledge of how to correctly code and bill for services rendered using practice management software. The focus of this medical career pathway is the financial health of enterprise or revenue cycle management.

The recommended concurrent schedule of courses is listed below.

First Semester:

• Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX126) $475
• Electronic Health Record (MBX-005) $475

Second Semester:

• CPT - Current Procedural Terminology (MBX103) $475
• ICD - 10 Coding - International Classification of Diseases(MBX104) $475
• Medical Billing and Practice Management (MBX125) $475

Recommended course, at any time:

• Computer Readiness (MBX003) $475

You can register for these classes as you go or call the office at 718-631-6343 to enroll in the Program!

The increase in longevity and the recent changes in the health care system have created an increased need for educated and skilled Nursing Assistants. This program gives students an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary occupational skills required for C.N.A.s. The CNA profession is ideal for people seeking flexible hours working in nursing homes, hospitals, doctors' offices and health care facilities. The program includes anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of patient care and clinical experience in a residential health care facility. Screen reader support enabled.

Pre-/Co-requisites: Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX-100), also known as CPR; High School Diploma or GED/HSE; and US Citizenship or Legal Working Permits.

The following is required prior to the start date of clinical externship:

1. Copy of physical examination (within the last 6 months);
2. Updated immunization data:  PPD, MMR, Tdap;
3. COVID card (2-3 vaccinations);
4. Flu vaccine (current);
5. Titer vaccinations: Varicella, HepB; and
6. CPR Certification Card

These documents must be presented to the instructor at the time of in-person skills labs on campus, and then again on the start date of the externship.

The class will cover all phases of the fascinating and stimulating game of chess, teaching new skills and taking the students to a new level of expertise. The class format is divided between approximately 30 min of lesson time and 30 min of supervised practice. The instructor will be monitoring and evaluating these games, teaching them to correct mistakes, and giving helpful pointers throughout to help improve their overall game. Required age: 6 and up

Summer Saturday program for kids and parents/adults from July 13th to August 17th.

For Kids:

9-10:30 AM:

Chinese for Beginners (ages 5-7) or ELA Reading & Writing (Grade 1-5) or Introduction to Spanish Language (ages 11-14)

10:45 AM-12 PM:

Drawing with Crayons (ages 5-6) or Arts & Crafts (ages 5 and above) or Tennis (ages 6 and above) or Soccer (ages 6 and above)

**Pick up at 12:10 PM

For Parents/Adults:

9:15-10:30 AM:

Zumba or Sketching for Beginners or Tennis (Beginners/Intermediate)

10:45 AM-12 PM:

Yoga or Watercolors for Beginners or Tennis (Beginners/Intermediate)

Early bird discount will expire on May 1st.

After registering please fill out the form below and send to Yang Xu indicating the classes you chose: yxu@qcc.cuny.edu

The clay doll making class offers multiple benefits for children, including fostering creativity, developing sensory skills, promoting social interactions, and facilitating learning. Using special light clay dough, students can create a wide range of figures, animals, food items, or any other objects they find interesting, enriching their play experiences and holistic development.

Program Description

Students will build on existing knowledge to acquire further skills, learning color layering, composition using the rule of thirds.  Students will also use a view finder, learn underpainting and overpainting in color pencils.  Students will be given encouragement, constructive criticism, and technical advice, while learning a new vocabulary.

Art supplies:

Pencil 2B, SOFT Prisma color or Spectra Color pencil set, Strathmore drawing pad, ruler, tracing paper, eraser, (electric or battery operated is best) sharpener, erasing shield, desk brush, colorless blender.

Students are responsible for materials.

Whether you need to improve your English for professional, educational or personal reasons, the Community ESL Program at Queensborough Community College has the right class for you. We offer six levels from Basic Beginners to Advanced. Classes are taught by a highly experienced team of instructors eager to have you improve your English skills. Classes are held in classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. In order for us to place you in the proper level, we will ask you to register, pay the tuition, and take a short placement test. More information will be provided regarding the placement test that will be scheduled a few days prior to the start of the class.

Description of Six Levels:

Basic English Foundation

Students in the Basic English Foundation level will learn to introduce themselves by exchanging greetings and communicating with peers using basic phrases and expressions, describing familiar places and completing simple forms. Students will learn to ask and answer questions about personal details. Writing will include practicing basic sentences in the present tense with an emphasis on spelling and pronunciation. Reading will focus on understanding limited dialogues and asking and answering simple questions.

Beginner

The Beginner class is designed to give students the ability to narrate and inquire about the world around them. Students will work on their basic command of the English language by covering everyday-life events. They will learn to master basic sentence structures using simple tenses, present, past and future in the affirmative and interrogative forms while working toward adding more complex sentences. Reading skills will include identifying the topic and the main ideas, scanning for specific information and summarizing. Speaking skills will incorporate asking and answering questions and participating in role-plays and short discussions on topics related to daily situations such as asking for information and directions, comparing holidays, looking for work and preparing for job interviews. Vocabulary will include words and idiomatic expressions relevant to each topic.

Pre-Intermediate

Pre-Intermediate students will discuss future plans, habits and routines and learn to summarize and make inferences and predictions on a variety of topics through interactive readings. They will also express agreement or disagreement with an emphasis on emotions, experiences and feelings. Students will write simple stories and link sentences using connectors such as basic subordinations and coordinations. Students will start writing outlines and simple paragraphs. The emphasis is on social communication both face to face or through social media.

Intermediate

Students in the intermediate level will continue to improve their fluency in the English language with the emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will participate in group discussions, role-plays and in-class presentations on a wide range of topics from different media such as newspaper articles, short stories, videos and songs. The emphasis will be on exchanging ideas and expressing opinions. Reading and writing skills will focus on making inferences, developing critical thinking, organizing information and writing short paragraphs. Grammar will focus on more complex sentence structures with compound words, simple and perfect tenses and proper spelling while increasing vocabulary through reading materials from the assigned textbook.

Upper Intermediate

The Upper Intermediate class is designed to increase the student's confidence in the language by focusing on all skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will explore concrete and abstract topics and develop language flexibility for social, academic and professional needs by getting involved in group discussions, giving presentations and practicing writing with at least two types of essays. Students will also work toward mastering advanced grammar and syntax by expressing ideas using a wide variety of connectors for more complex sentences

Advanced

The advanced course is designed to give the opportunity to students who completed the previous five levels to continue improving their fluency in the English language with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Students will participate in group discussions and oral presentations on a variety of current events and topics. These activities will give the students the chance to improve confidence in expressing themselves utilizing proper documentation, targeted vocabulary and advanced grammar to convince an audience. Writing skills will expand beyond the short essay with the production of complex papers using multiple transition signals and more complex sentences. Students will also learn to organize their thoughts using an outline and do research on the internet to support their topic development.

For more information contact CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP)

at 718-281-5460 or CLIP@qcc.cuny.edu

Location: CLIP is located in the Science Building in Room 216

A supervised recreational swimming program. Registration invoice for Community Swim (PEX287) required for entrance to the pool.  Children under 15 must be accompanied in the pool by an adult.  Ages 15-18 must have adult supervision. 

For ages 10-14.

Pre-requisites:  Swim a minimum of 50 yards (2 laps) or more without stopping or needing assistance. Ability to swim backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle with rhythmic breathing. 

All of the 4 basic competitive strokes will be covered (backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle) rescue stroke, flip turns and diving.  We will refine the swimmer's technique to increase efficiency, speed, endurance and comfort in the water. 
 

Attention:

At Queensborough Community College safety for your children, parents/guardians and our staff is our number one priority.   We require Parents/Guardians to remain in the building while their children swim.   Swimmers that do not (or cannot) follow the instructor or lifeguard's directions, we may ask you to assist us on the side of the pool with your child or to join us in the pool with your child for safety concerns. If your child is sick, please keep them home. 
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or further clarification. 

This course is an intense hands-on how-to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Add to or sharpen your software skill set. Applicable to all office administrative job opportunities.

This is an In-Person class.

This class builds on the coding and billing procedures learned in ICD-10(International Classification of Diseases) Coding, focusing on teaching the student how to enhance reimbursement in today's healthcare environment. Using current CPT coding system resources, students will learn in-depth coding systems for medical procedures. Lab work will include working directly with complex medical records, using steps to assure third party approval for recommended treatments/ procedures and responding to and appealing insurance denials.

Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin. Both English and Mandarin are used to teach the class.

Dance cardio is a hybrid of dance choreography and cardio exercises set to music. Combining a variety of styles, rhythmic moves, and easy to follow combinations. This class will increase your muscular strength and cardio endurance! It's a fun, heart-pumping dance-based workout. 

The Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing healthcare professions. With the national increase in healthcare-related services, and the national shortage of healthcare professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. With a growing workforce over 300,000 strong, a career in dental assisting ranks as the fourth fastest growing occupation in the healthcare technician field.

The program prepares learners for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental assistant. This program covers the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas. The purpose of this program is to familiarize learners with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Program Details

• Hybrid Program
• 60-Hour Schedule
• Hands-On Labs
• eBooks & Digital Materials Included
• Laptops Available
• National Certification Opportunity
• Certificate of Completion
• Clinical Externship Opportunity

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

As kidney failure continues to be a growing national health problem, kidney disease is driving the growing demand for well-trained dialysis technicians. Dialysis technicians are employed in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical facilities. While most technician training has historically been done “on-the-job,” today’s healthcare employers are seeking well-trained technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill this growing number of positions.

This program provides learners the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, dialysis technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, as well as maintain and repair equipment. Furthermore, technicians work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs, as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. Dialysis technicians must assess patients for any complications that occur during the procedure and be ready to take the necessary emergency measures, including administering oxygen or performing basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Additionally, they may also be involved in the training of patients for at-home dialysis treatment and providing the emotional support patients need for self-care.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Explain basic chemistry of body fluids, renal physiology, and the pathology of renal failure
• Explain the principles of hemodialysis including the dialysate, dialyzer, delivery system, and water treatment for dialysis
• Explain the safety procedures in performing the tasks assigned to the dialysis technician
• Identify specific supplies, equipment, and medications used in selected dialysis procedures
• Explain the precautions and guidelines in performing the preparation, assessment, monitoring, and care of a dialysis patient
• Define quality of care, and explain the impact of medical care on a patient when quality and safety are compromised in dialysis procedures
• Describe dialysis personnel in terms of team members and roles, treatment and intervention skills, related professional organizations, and historical leaders

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

Students will learn the basic and simple drawing techniques and follow the instructor to draw the major parts. After that, each child needs to create their own art works by adding colors, backgrounds, and details, through which to express themselves and show us the world in their eyes. Required age: 5 and 6

Driver Training & Traffic Safety

Meet the technical requirements of the DMV for future or present driving school instructors. Also known as the "30 hour Basic Instructor course" or "Methods and Content Course for In-car Instruction," Part 76.15, for certifying driving instructors.

Emphasizes the principles of defensive driving and behind-the-wheel instructional techniques. Reviews traffic rules and regulations. Recommended for fleet safety supervisors.

Classroom Teaching Techniques

Also known as the "Teaching Techniques and Methodology" course, Part 7.3, to teach the Pre-licensing Course.

Guidelines, instructional techniques, and actual demonstrations of effective teaching procedures designed to help driving instructors attain a higher level of professional skill in presenting the DMV's Prelicensing course.

Pre-/Co-Requisite:

This course provides students with hands-on skill building exercises utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) from SpringCharts. Attention is directed at clinical data entry and documentation review of patient medical and surgical history, Hx and PE, ROS, progress notes, Op report, lab test results, prescriptions and more.

An ER Tech provides technical support to MDs and RNs to optimize patient care. The ER Tech assists the MDs and RNs by performing Phlebotomy and IV stats, performing 12-lead EKGs, transporting patients to other departments, performs wound care, obtains lab specimens, documents all care/procedures provided, and performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements: Registrants must have AHA/BLS certification current before beginning program and upon completion of program. Students will be required to meet with Program Coordinator once per semester to asses progress towards completion of program/ HS Diploma or equivalent required.

To earn the certificate, the following courses must be successfully completed:

First Semester:

• AHA/BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX100) $155
• Medical Terminology & Body Systems(MBX 126) $475
• EKG Tech (AHX170) $1,310
• Phlebotomy Tech (AHX171) $2,199
• IV Tech (AHX172) $465

Second Semester:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): (AHX110) $1,415

You can register for these classes as you go or call the office at 718-631-6343 to enroll in the program!

CPR (AHX 100) is not a pre-requisite but is highly recommended.

This course covers all techniques and operational aspects of an EMT. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are integrated with free online FEMA classes.

Certifications provided by NYS Bureau of EMS. Students will be required to pay a separate registration fee on FISDAP on line EMS scheduler to arrange clinical rotations.

Please refer to NYS DOH bureau of EMS website for requirements for certification,

This is the advanced course designed to provide non-native students with the academic, linguistic, verbal, aural, and note-taking skills necessary to succeed in higher education. Students apply their grammatical, oral, and listening skills to pre-collegiate materials. This class will familiarize the listener with the major rhetorical patterns of formal academic and spoken English and provide a variety of task-oriented activities that will make their listening, verbal, and note-taking skills stronger. Topics and genres are varied corresponding to college curricula in the United States.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Recognize various rhetorical styles speakers use in presenting information
• Understand a speaker's tone, attitude, and use of certain expressions to communicate main ideas
• Formulate and report on in class surveys
• Determine stance and meaning of speakers
• Identify and use persuasive language common in debates
• Distinguish fact from opinion in a listening
• Predict examination questions and learn how to answer them
• Recognize and practice the skills of acquiescence and reservation
• Analyze figurative language
• Effectively employ skimming and scanning techniques to read and answer questions faster
• Recognize and use parallel structures, coherence, and cohesion in their writing
• Identify the different types of expository essays
• Compose expository essay
• Predict content of reading text
• Synthesize information from a variety of sources to utilize in their writing
• Understand the authors' purposes in different texts

This is the advanced course designed to provide non-native students with the academic, linguistic, verbal, aural, and note-taking skills necessary to succeed in higher education. Students apply their grammatical, oral, and listening skills to pre-collegiate materials. This class will familiarize the listener with the major rhetorical patterns of formal academic and spoken English and provide a variety of task-oriented activities that will make their listening, verbal, and note-taking skills stronger. Topics and genres are varied corresponding to college curricula in the United States.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Recognize various rhetorical styles speakers use in presenting information
• Understand a speaker's tone, attitude, and use of certain expressions to communicate main ideas
• Formulate and report on in class surveys
• Determine stance and meaning of speakers
• Identify and use persuasive language common in debates
• Distinguish fact from opinion in a listening
• Predict examination questions and learn how to answer them
• Recognize and practice the skills of acquiescence and reservation
• Analyze figurative language
• Effectively employ skimming and scanning techniques to read and answer questions faster
• Recognize and use parallel structures, coherence, and cohesion in their writing
• Identify the different types of expository essays
• Compose expository essay
• Predict content of reading text
• Synthesize information from a variety of sources to utilize in their writing
• Understand the authors' purposes in different texts

This is the high intermediate course designed to provide non-native students with the academic, linguistic, verbal, aural, and note-taking skills necessary to succeed on the TOEFL exam and in higher education. This course offers content-based lectures and discussion skills that are important parts of academic success. Students will become familiar with key words from the Academic Word List which ensures that they learn vocabulary that will be useful regardless of what major they decide on later. This course also helps students to develop a style of note-taking that works best for them.

Students in this class will study the following topics in English grammar:

• The Future tense: review and expansion
• Gerunds and infinitives
• Adjective clauses
• The passive voice
• Conditional sentences, both real and unreal
• Indirect speech and embedded questions

Supplemental lessons will be given in English writing in the following skills:

• Editing for verb forms
• Avoiding sentence fragments
• Using parallel forms with gerunds and infinitives
• Adding details with adjective clauses
• Changing the focus using the passive voice
• Using direct and indirect speech

In Listening and Speaking class, academic topics will include: Cultural Anthropology; Psychology; Media Studies, Education, History, Business Administration, Public Health, and others.

Vocabulary

• all vocabulary is chosen to reflect the academic corpus

Projects

• Research product names
• Research words borrowed from English
• Conduct a survey and creating a database
• Distinguish English phonemes
• Research immigrant populations: the census
• Research cultural differences in business
• Learn how to summarize and paraphrase avoiding plagiarism
• Determine cause and effect with global warming
• Research gene-environment interaction and DNA
• Evaluate food projects for allergens
• Research the ring of fire volcano belt

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify main ideas
• Use signal words to organize notes
• Note and explain key words
• Create topic headings and indent subtopics
• Note supporting details below main ideas
• Make columns to note date and numbers
• Use symbols and abbreviations
• Make numbered lists
• Take notes to show cause and effect
• Cluster related ideas in a web or with brackets and arrows
• Write down questions during lectures
• Activate prior knowledge and connect topic to personal experiences and beliefs
• Share and expand upon ideas with fellow classmates
• Become familiar with key content words and phrases from the Academic Word List
• Focus on form while learning new words and collocations
• Recognize strategies for listening actively and taking clear notes
• Use symbols and abbreviations
• Make oral presentations (spontaneous and rehearsed)

This is the intermediate course designed to provide non-native students with the academic, linguistic, verbal, aural, and note-taking skills necessary to succeed on the TOEFL exam and in higher education. This course expands upon different genres of listenings based on authentic materials, challenges students to take what they have learned, organize that information, and synthesize it in a meaningful and coherent way. This course leads students from learning the unit specific vocabulary to practicing and expanding their use of it and finally producing it on speaking tasks. Topically connected reading selections may be provided at the teacher's discretion.

Students in this class will study the following topics in English grammar:

• The present, past, and future tenses: a quick review with expansion
• Pronouns and phrasal verbs
• Modal auxiliaries and similar expressions with expansion
• The present perfect tense
• Adjectives and adverbs

Supplemental lessons will be given in English writing in the following skills:

• Combining sentences with time words
• Using pronouns for coherence
• Using appropriate modals to express ability, permission,
• requests, advice, and suggestions
• Composing the topic sentence and improving paragraph unity
• Using descriptive adjectives
• Combining sentences with because, although, and even though

Upon successful completion of the course, students will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Identify Main Ideas and Details
• Generate notes and take dictation based on different listening genres
• Identify stress patterns in speech
• Infer inexplicit information
• Compare and contrast different types of listening
• Recognize speaker's attitude and emotion thru tone/emphasis
• Analyze problems and propose solutions
• Infer speaker's opinions
• Recognize a variety of global English-accents
• Predict content and outcomes
• Construct and perform a dialogue based on new vocabulary
• Enhance storytelling with adjectives, adverbs, and details
• Tell a story or anecdote using rhetorical devices for cohesion
• Support opinions with facts, statistics, examples, and anecdotes
• Lead and participate in group discussions
• Perform a short, spontaneous, and reactive speech
• Present an oral report based on research
• Infer word meaning from context
• Generate synonyms and antonyms from new vocabulary
• Use word stress to change meaning of sentences

This is the intermediate course designed to provide non-native students with the academic, linguistic, verbal, aural, and note-taking skills necessary to succeed on the TOEFL exam and in higher education. This course expands upon different genres of listenings based on authentic materials, challenges students to take what they have learned, organize that information, and synthesize it in a meaningful and coherent way. This course leads students from learning the unit specific vocabulary to practicing and expanding their use of it and finally producing it on speaking tasks. Topically connected reading selections may be provided at the teacher's discretion.

Students in this class will study the following topics in English grammar:

• The present, past, and future tenses: a quick review with expansion
• Pronouns and phrasal verbs
• Modal auxiliaries and similar expressions with expansion
• The present perfect tense
• Adjectives and adverbs

Supplemental lessons will be given in English writing in the following skills:

• Combining sentences with time words
• Using pronouns for coherence
• Using appropriate modals to express ability, permission,
• requests, advice, and suggestions
• Composing the topic sentence and improving paragraph unity
• Using descriptive adjectives
• Combining sentences with because, although, and even though

Upon successful completion of the course, students will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Identify Main Ideas and Details
• Generate notes and take dictation based on different listening genres
• Identify stress patterns in speech
• Infer inexplicit information
• Compare and contrast different types of listening
• Recognize speaker's attitude and emotion thru tone/emphasis
• Analyze problems and propose solutions
• Infer speaker's opinions
• Recognize a variety of global English-accents
• Predict content and outcomes
• Construct and perform a dialogue based on new vocabulary
• Enhance storytelling with adjectives, adverbs, and details
• Tell a story or anecdote using rhetorical devices for cohesion
• Support opinions with facts, statistics, examples, and anecdotes
• Lead and participate in group discussions
• Perform a short, spontaneous, and reactive speech
• Present an oral report based on research
• Infer word meaning from context
• Generate synonyms and antonyms from new vocabulary
• Use word stress to change meaning of sentences

This is the low-advanced course designed to provide nonnative student with the academic, linguistic, verbal, aural, and note-taking skills necessary to succeed on the TOEFL exam and in higher education. Students apply their grammatical, written, and reading skills to pre-collegiate materials. This class will familiarize the student with the reading and writing skills necessary to succeed in academic environments. Through various integrated activities, the note-taking, reading strategies, and written expression of students will be enhanced. Topics and genres are varied corresponding to college curricula in the United States.

Students will practice the following functions:

Reading:

• Previewing, highlighting important information
• Note-taking, Interpreting authors' ideas
• Becoming aware of voice in texts
• Understanding how sources are cited in academic writing
• Finding supporting details and point of view
• Distinguishing between reasonable and unreasonable references
• Following steps for handling unfamiliar vocabulary and word analysis
• Learning multiword expressions, synonyms, and polysemy
• Defining and paraphrasing
• Determining the main idea and making inferences
• Supporting or refuting statements
• Previewing and sharing information
• Interpreting elements of fiction
• Understanding definitions of scientific terms in texts
• Learning word families and collocations
• Recognizing arguments and understanding analogies

Writing:

• Identifying writing to entertain, to inform, to persuade
• Narrowing down a general topic
• Choosing the right words and tone for their audience
• Recognizing the three steps of the writing process: rewriting, writing, and revising and editing
• Recognizing the parts and format of a paragraph
• Identifying and using transition signals for chronological and spatial
• organization, and for adding ideas and examples
• Practicing paragraph revision by using a checklist
• Checking grammar for various common errors, such as subject/verb agreement and sentence fragments
• Recognizing the introduction, body and conclusion of an essay
• Writing cause and effect, comparison and contrast, problem and solution
• essays, and expressing opinions
• Writing essays for undergraduate and graduate school applications

Listening:

• Developing listening fluency in English
• Learning the language of business meetings
• Scanning information
• Determining focus
• Making sense of what it is heard
• Becoming familiarized with the major rhetorical patterns of formal spoken English
• Recognizing cue signals for the five targeted rhetorical patterns: Chronology, Process, Definition/Classification, Comparison/Contrast, and Causal Analysis
• Pre-listening exercises will include: Listening preparation, previewing vocabulary and sentence structures, and learning rhetorical listening cues
• Post-listening exercises will include: Recognizing information and checking for accuracy, using and expanding on the information in the talks, recapping information from one's notes, and expanding on the information in the talks
• Consolidation will include reinserting the message units into the contextual and syntactic whole of the talks
• Understanding the redundancies, reiteration, and verbal fillers used in natural speech

Speaking and Critical Thinking:

• Modeling and imitating natural speech
• Clearly enunciating
• Learning how to follow the natural speed of spoken English
• Discussing academic topics of the talks, including history, language and acquisition, geology, and ecology, to name just a few
• Expressing opinions in discussions
• Using different registers for different audiences and situations
• Summarizing and paraphrasing through speech after the talks
• Using note-taking to refer to details in the after-listening discussions

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Preview and highlight important information in textbooks
• Become aware of authors' voices in different genres
• Recognize and compose the different parts of an essay
• Recognize polysemous vocabulary
• Practice vocabulary through word families and collocations
• Determine main ideas and supporting details
• Make inferences from reading passages
• Learn how to cite sources in academic writing
• Produce different types of essays including cause and effect, comparison and contrast, and problem and solution
• Paraphrase reading selections
• Recognize transition signals and their functions in both reading and writing
• Predict the content of formal lectures and informal conversations
• Listen for and note tone of voice which indicates speakers' attitude/stance
• Identify/note expressions used for clarification and rephrasing in lectures/conversations
• Use graphic organizers to categorize/organize information/notes
• Infer meaning of vocabulary from contextual clues
• Listen for, identify, and note the main ideas (gist) and supporting information from lectures/conversations
• Distinguish between main ideas and details
• Identify kinds of supporting information (examples, reasons, statistics, analogies, etc.)
• Construct a basic outline to sort main ideas and supporting information from lectures
• Listen for expressions/signal words to guide note taking from lectures and conversations
• Listen for and note information that labels/explains; indicate quantity, measurements, or amount, time, sequence, and chronology, consequences, likes/dislikes/preferences, comparison/contrast
• Listen for and note expression that link the "'pros and cons" of an issue
• Identify and note the "pros and cons" of an issue
• Distinguish fact from opinion
• Use abbreviations to take notes on lectures/conversations
• Orally express/defend personal perspectives, observations, experiences, and opinions, predictions, stories, agreement, and disagreement, likes, dislikes, preferences, hopes, and wishes
• Brainstorm oral responses (class/groups)
• Ask for confirmation/explanation in formal/informal situations
• Morally compare and contrast student responses/lecture information
• Construct arguments to refute/challenge/support opinions/assumptions
• Orally report events in chronological order
• Orally generate and support generalizations
• Orally use academic vocabulary from lectures appropriately
• Make inferences from informal conversations/formal academic lectures
• Identify and discuss main ideas from lectures/conversations
• Identify and discuss supporting details from lectures/conversations
• Orally paraphrase main points, supporting details, issues, and problems from lectures and problems from conversations
• Select relevant information from notes to summarize lecture/conversations

This is the introductory course designed to provide non-native students with the academic, linguistic, grammatical, written skills, inguistic, verbal, aural, and note-taking skills necessary to succeed on the TOEFL exam and in higher education. Session one of the course introduces grammar structures in the context of unified themes. All units follow a four-step approach: 1) grammar in context which presents the target structure in a natural context, 2) presentation which expressively states form, meaning, and use of grammar structures with detailed charts and notes, 3) controlled practice activities which further reinforce the form, meaning, and use of the target grammar, 4) communication practice which provides the target listening and pronunciaexercises and communicative open-ended speaking and writing activities. Session two of this course introduces listenings based on authentic materials, challenges students to take what they have learned, organize that information, and synthesize it in a meaningful way. This course leads students from learning the unit vocabulary to practicing and expanding their use of it and finally producing it on speaking tasks. Topically connected reading selections may be provided at the teacher's discretion.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Classify information
• Predict content
• Listen for main ideas and details
• Interpret speakers' attitudes, tone, and stance
• Organize and synthesize information
• Compare and contrast elements
• Prioritize items based on criteria
• Summarize and analyze response
• Listen and take notes
• Listen and take notes using a chart
• Evaluate items according to a criteria
• Correlate specific examples to broad themes
• Express and defend opinions, including likes/dislikes
• Interview a classmate
• Express agreement
• Negotiate to reach agreement
• Engage in debate
• Give and receive advice
• Report findings
• Use context clues to find the meaning of words
• Recognize idiomatic expressions
• Identify synonyms
• Become familiar with phrasal verbs and their meanings
• Use stress patterns to distinguish between confusing sound words
• The verb be: present and past tenses
• Nouns, Adjectives, Prepositions, Yes/No-questions, Wh-questions
• The simple present tense
• When, What + Noun, Prepositions of Time, Possessives, This/That/These/Those
• The present progressive tense, imperatives
• The simple past tense
• There is/There are, Pronouns, Count and Non-count nouns
• The future tense

Supplemental lessons will be given in English writing in the following skills:

• Capitalization
• Connecting with And and But
• Punctuation: The apostrophe, the comma, the period, the question mark
• Subjects and verbs
• Noun-noun constructions
• Time clauses with When
• Construction of basic sentences

Focusing on the third and seventh limbs of yoga: Asana (postures) and Dhyana (de-concentration/meditation)

Embark on a journey of strength, flexibility, and unwavering focus with our 'Flex and Focus: Men's Yoga Essentials' course. Tailored specifically for the modern man, this program is designed to harness the power of yoga to enhance physical prowess and mental acuity. Through a blend of dynamic poses, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, discover the keys to unlocking your body's full potential while sharpening your concentration and honing your inner strength. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, join us as we cultivate resilience, balance, and a renewed sense of vitality in every session."

Yoga mat required

Undergoing major life changes often brings about unique financial challenges.  Whether you are facing a divorce, mourning the loss of a loved one, adjusting to a new living situation, or experiencing a positive life change such as entering into a new marriage, welcoming an addition to your family, know that you don't need to confront your hurdles alone.  Join our empowering class tailored specifically to help you emerge financially stronger.

Don't miss this opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence you will need for your financial transformation and ultimately, your comeback.

Focusing on the second limbs of yoga: Niyama's ( 5 personal practices; purity, contentment, austerity, self-study, and surrender) 

The days of not practicing yoga because you can’t get to the floor are over. Using a chair for support while learning a pose enables you to practice yoga with safety, security, and confidence while encouraging the body to stretch and lengthen. Chair yoga offers all the benefits of regular yoga by encouraging proper breathing and posture while teaching flexibility and health. 

This course will help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, so you can focus your studying on the areas that you need most. You will get the basics of what you need to know to succeed on the four GED® test modules: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematical Reasoning.

Some GED® Testing Centers require proof that you have passed a GED® test preparation course or the official practice tests before you can take the official GED® tests. Before enrolling in this course, please check with the official GED® Testing Center where you intend to take your tests to make sure that this course will meet their requirements. Not all states use the GED® test as their test for high school equivalency diploma.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

You should have the ability to read and write the English language at a high-school level. You should also be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers. If you are testing in the United States, you should have an understanding of the English measurement system. If you're testing in Canada, you should be familiar with the metric system. Additionally, you must be 18 years of age to take the GED® exam or request an age waiver from the test center.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

Focus on diagnostic coding through use of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (CMS) Procedure Coding (PCS) systems. Course completion in conjunction with the CPT(Current Procedural Terminology - MBX103) coding course enables obtaining maximum reimbursements on claims.

Licensing Certification

Required In health-care practice for RN's, LPN's, MD's and PA's

NYS-mandated training for renewing health-care licenses. Approved by the NYS Department of Education, this course covers Department of Health policy on H.I.V. and Hepatitis B. and Board of Regents and Dept. of Health regulations on professional conduct.

This program is intended to provide the necessary skills to safely perform IV therapy. Professionals providing IV therapy must continually keep current as IV Therapy continues to change. During this course, students will receive instruction on performing IV therapy with a focus on anatomy and physiology, asepsis, the equipment and supplies necessary, review of drug calculations, pharmacology as it relates to IV therapy, and the practice of starting and running an IV.

This class is appropriate for Phlebotomists, RN’s, LPN’s and other caregivers looking to enhance and or refresh their IV Therapy skills. The program includes both hands-on lecture and classroom labs. There is no clinical externship or national certification objective included with this program. The purpose of this program is to prepare learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical facility.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Legal Issues in IV Therapy
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Site Selection and Device Placement
• Infection Control and Safety Specific to IV Therapy
• Set Up, Short Peripheral Insertion and Removal of Device
• Pre-Insertion
• Equipment Determination
• IV Bag and Administration Set Preparation
• Insertion Procedure
• Therapy Discontinuation
• Assessment and Documentation
• Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
• pH, Osmolality and Incompatibilities of Solutions and Medications
• Reading a Medication Order
• Withdrawing Medication from a Vial
• Injection of Medication into an IV Port
• Flushing Protocols
• Fluid Regulation
• Complications
• General Blood Product Administration

Jazz dance class focuses on rhythm, basic jazz steps, and creative expression, all in a fun and energetic setting. This class is great for improving coordination, confidence, and a love for dancing and it is a great way to stay active and encourages kids to express themselves through dance. Required age: 6 and up

Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences through the ways of singing songs, playing games, and hands-on activities.

Pre or Corequisite:

• MBX126-Medical Terminology & Body Systems
• MBX005-Electronic Health Records, E.H.R.
• MBX003-Computer Readiness Course

This course will be taught 100% remote via distance learning. We use a variety of modalities such as Zoom, Edmodo, McGraw Hill Connect, chat tools, email, and others.

The objective of the MAAP course is to supplement the Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) program and round out students administrative assisting skills required for the NHA CCMA certifying examination. Students in the CCMA program will learn the concepts needed to function as both clinical and administrative medical assistants. However, this course will focus entirely on the administrative functions of medical assisting. Topics covered include the basics of professionalism, communication skills, legal and ethical issues, health insurance, practice management and an introduction to basic medical coding. The focus of this course is the day-to-day operation of the medical office: telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, use of technology in the medical office, and management of practice finances. This program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that a student can gain the necessary skills required to obtain a medical office assistant position or supplement a clinical medical assisting position. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be prepared to sit for the National Health career Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) examination.

Learn the fundamentals of Medical Office Billing with the hands-on management of a medical practice using the Medisoft Advanced Patient Accounting software. Simulate an on-the-job setting with an in-depth look into the business practices of a successful medical practice. Topics include: setting up and managing a medical practice, using the universal coding system to prepare medical claims to third-party payers, government and insurance regulations, maintaining good patient medical and financial records. To fully prepare the student for successful and professional marketing objectives, this course continues with additional focus on the challenges of the job interview and establishing a top-notch resume and effective cover letter, along with follow-up procedures for job interviews and salary negotiation.

Pre-requisites:

• Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX126)
• Electronic Health Record (MBX-005)

Co-requisites:

• CPT - Current Procedural Terminology (MBX103)
• ICD - 10 Coding - International Classification of Diseases(MBX104)

This is the foundational course to learn the language of medicine, using word parts and the basics of anatomy and physiology to understand the most common diseases, treatments, procedures, and acceptable abbreviations.

The Music Production Certificate program is an innovative program integrating music production and recording studio training that prepares students for jobs in the music and recording industries. Graduates of the program can look forward to career opportunities at commercial recording and production facilities, on-site recording venues, radio and broadcast networks, and manufacturers who serve the music production and recording industries.

The Music Production Certificate Program is designed to give a comprehensive introduction to the Audio Recording Arts and Sciences. In this comprehensive 10-week course, you will learn practical skills in music production, mixing, sound design and more, using the most up-to-date and relevant industry-standard software. In addition to learning these skills, an industry recognized Pro Tools 101 course is included in the program. Music Production classes are taught in the Music department's technology laboratories and multi-track recording studios.

Focus on test segments, essay responses to oral and written passages dealing with listening, comprehension and writing.

Review and practice the required skills measured by the test, with emphasis on problem solving.

This course teaches students the basic techniques and methods of oil painting, including color matching, brushstroke application and composition techniques. Students need to complete a picture in each class by following teacher's instruction step by step. Oil painting supplies are needed for the class. Required age: 8 and up

This class aims to make the water a comfortable and fun place for your child!  The class is designed to make each child as well as parents comfortable in the water.  There will be lots of fun, music and splashing.  We focus on basic floating, kicking, safe entry/exit the pool and aquatic safety.  Guardians are required to be in the water must be in the water with their child. 
Tuition includes both parent and child

 When your child is sick, please keep them home.
 

Patient Care Technicians are multi-disciplinary technical workers trained to provide basic nursing assistant care as well as other skilled functions. Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Clinics, Labs and doctors' Offices all employ Patient Care Technicians.

The disciplines included in the program at Queensborough Community College include six core competencies:

• CPR- Basic Cardiac Life Support(AHX100) $155
• Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX 126) $475 (Pre-requisite for EKG and Phlebotomy)
• EKG Technician(AHX170) $1,310
• Phlebotomy Technician(AHX171) $2,199
• Certified Nursing Assistant (NUX200) $1,215

After completing the program students can take the certification exam from the NHA and become a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

You can register for these classes as you go or call the office at 718-631-6343 to enroll in the Program!

The need for Pharmacy Technicians continues to grow with demand expected to increase substantially through 2024. Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population. Approximately 400,000 technicians will be employed by the year 2024 to meet our nation's growing healthcare demands.

This comprehensive course will prepare learners to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining generic and brand names drugs and much, much more.  This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Program Details

• Hybrid Program
• 50-Hour Schedule
• Hands-On Labs
• eBooks & Digital Materials Included
• Laptops Available
• National Certification Opportunity
• Certificate of Completion
• Clinical Externship Opportunity

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

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Pre-/Co-Requisites

AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)

or valid AHA certification in this course.

Obtain the introductory skills to secure an entry-level position. Learn various methods of blood collection through venipuncture, capillary puncture and, existing intravascular devices. Emphasizes use of anticoagulants, the order of draw and, procedures for obtaining and processing specimens. Safety considerations for all health care professionals and patients discussed. Registrants should purchase stethoscope, B/P cuff and non-latex gloves.

The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO's, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. The demand for phlebotomy technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2024.

This program prepares learners to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Learners will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and will review the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Topics in this course include medical terminology, related anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, and procedures for collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist.

As part of this program, Learners will complete the following hands-on labs and activities:

• Donning and Doffing Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Donning and Doffing Isolation PPE
• Preparing for the Patient Encounter
• Performing Hand Hygiene
• Performing Required Steps in Patient Identification
• Using a Tourniquet, Palpating the Vein, and Using a Venoscope
• Decontaminating a Puncture Site
• Performing Venipuncture with the Syringe Method
• Performing Venipuncture with a Winged Infusion/Butterfly Set
• Performing Venipuncture with the Evacuated Tube Method
• Performing Microcollection Procedures
• Performing Capillary Blood Collection Procedures
• Performing a Blood Smear for Microscopic Slides
• Performing a Heal Stick Procedure
• Performing Procedures for Capillary Blood Collection
• Performing Radial ABG Procedure
• Taking Vital Sign Measurements

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Explain the steps in selected specimen collection procedures performed by the phlebotomy technician
• Explain the safety procedures in the healthcare setting and specifically in performing specimen collection procedures
• Identify specific supplies and equipment used in selected specimen collection procedures
• Explain precautions and guidelines when collecting specimens in special populations such as pediatrics and geriatrics
• Define quality of care and explain the impact on patient medical care when quality and safety are compromised in phlebotomy procedures
• Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology associated with phlebotomy
• Describe the requirements of the successful phlebotomy career including desired character traits, training and education, roles and responsibilities
• Explain how phlebotomists communicate with others in the healthcare setting verbally, nonverbally, within the health record, and using computer systems
• Identify common legal issues, ethical issues, and regulatory issues commonly impacting the phlebotomist

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Register using this Link

This course will give students the foundation to begin writing as a source of expression, reflection and personal development. They will further their appreciation of literature and learn to master their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. This type of class is offered to the students from Mandarin speaking families. 85-90% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

Practice SHSAT skills through learning logical reasoning, comprehension, algebra, word problems, probability, and statistics. Develop test-taking skills, learn to analyze questions and select correct answers.

June class: $1,150 ($1,020 Earlybird ends 5/31/2024)

6/29-8/17, 8 Saturdays

9-11:30 ELA, 11:30-12 Lunch (bring own lunch), 12-2:30 Math

40 class hours

July Class: $1,725 ($1,530 Earlybird ends 5/31/2024)

7/8-8/2, M-F, 20 classes

9-12 ELA & Math

60 class hours

By working together to accomplish shared objectives, children who play soccer can better develop their teamwork skills. As players must coordinate moves and communicate strategies, they refine their communication abilities on the field. Playing soccer with kids teaches them the value of commitment, discipline, and following the rules. Soccer's brisk tempo improves balance, agility, and general physical health. As they analyze the game, plan, and make snap decisions, children also develop their decision-making abilities. Required age: 6 and up

For Beginner/Advance Beginner students.  Learn to dance with a partner in social settings.  Learn to Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing.

 Please wear closed-toe, non-slip comfortable shoes. No sneakers. Partners not required.

Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)

Prepare for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT). This immersive course will train you to work as an SPT and prepare you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the HSPA.

Register through ED2GO:

The class helps improve physical health with exercises for flexibility, strength, and stamina. It also boosts mental strength, building confidence and courage to face fears. Students learn to focus, respect others, and defend themselves with their hands and feet. Tae Kwon Do aims to keep kids healthy and safe both mentally and physically. Required age: 5 and up

Join our class on your lunch break on a midday break.  Spend one hour for a healthier happier you.

Let's learn Basic Tai Chi.  An exercise you can do at home for healing, for maintaining health and self-defense.  Bring a towel, wear confortable shoes and clothing.  This daily exercise will make you healthier and happier.  

Tai Chi II is an extension of the exercises taught in our Tai Chi Basic course, and once learned, can be performed daily at home. This class is for those who have learned the basic Tai Chi moves and will continue to perfect their breathing skills. Please bring a small towel and wear comfortable clothing and an ordinary pair of flat shoes. 

This course is designed to help beginners get to know tennis, deepen their interest in playing tennis, and help them exercise. The instruction includes forehand grip and forehand hitting, best contact point, backhand grip and backhand hitting, footwork and movement, serve and volleyball.

Advanced strokes, court strategy during matchplay, etiquette, rules and scoring. Only tennis shoes with white soles permitted. Students must supply rackets. In case of rain, instruction takes place indoors.

This advanced class provides both a comprehensive language skills course and a wealth of practice for all sections of the iBT, giving students all the tools they need to continue practicing for the TOEFL iBT integrated skills test. The reading and audio passages reviewed in this class usecollege level vocabulary, structures, and concepts comparable to the language level employed on the iBT test. Upon completion of this course, students are ready to handle the more rigorous material taught in higher education. The TOEFL iBT Course covers four areas of lanquage skills.

Upon successful completion of this course:

Students will build upon and master the following Reading skills:

• Determine the meaning of college-level vocabulary words using contextual cues
• Infer information
• Complete summaries and charts
• Determine the purpose, method and opinion of the author

Students will develop the following Writing skills:

• Brainstorm on any given topic and make a brief outline for an essay
• Master the conventional format of an academic essay
• Use transitions and other connective grammatical structures to write coherently and cohesively
• Employ complex sentence structures
• Proofread essays to correct global grammatical errors
• Take thorough notes on audio and reading passages
• Synthesize meaning from the audio and reading passages and express relationship between them
• Summarize and paraphrase audio and reading texts

Students will build upon and master the following Listening skills:

• Take thorough notes on academic lectures
• Determine the main idea and main purpose of lectures
• Answer questions about details including negative factual and inference questions
• Identify the purpose, method, and attitude of the speaker
• Order processes and sequences in a passage
• Complete informational charts

Students will develop the following Speaking skills:

• Verbally respond to personal preference and paired choice questions spontaneously after a few seconds of preparation
• Support opinions with concrete details
• Respond coherently and cohesively through the use of transitions and other connective rhetorical devices
• Synthesize meaning from audio and reading texts and verbally explain the relationship between both
• Discuss relationships between written announcements and discussions, general and specific information, and problem solution texts

In this workshop for beginners and intermediate levels, you will get a taste of how to create the most astonishing watercolors, using techniques ranging from dry into dry, wet into wet and wet into dry. You will also learn about color and composition and some texturing.  Students will familiarize themselves with brushes, water color paper and various tools for painting

Materials needed:

Bring your good artist quality (Winsor Newton or Grumbacher ) watercolor set, two round sable brushes # 1 & # 7, (Yarka, Arches, Kolinsky) an angled Taklon  brush thumb nail size and a flat brush #3/4 “, paper towels, a natural sponge, container for water, B4 pencil, scrap paper for sketching and Arches cold press watercolor paper (pad,  about 11”x15”). For texturing, bring spray bottle, kitchen salt, rubbing alcohol, and doily.

You will paint a still life, a landscape, and a person.

Suggested text: Creative Textures in Watercolor by Cathy Johnson

Students are responsible for supplies

Hatha yoga is the yoga of physical discipline. Focusing on the third and fourth limbs of yoga: Asana (postures) and Pranayama (mindful breathing)

Discover the synergy of yoga as we journey towards holistic wellness in 'Digestive Balance.' This invigorating course combines dynamic yoga flows tailored to enhance core strength and promote weight loss while prioritizing digestive health. Through mindful movements and breathwork, unlock the secrets to a toned abdomen, improved metabolism, and a harmonious gut. Join us on this transformative path to balance, vitality, and a stronger, leaner you.

Yoga mat required

*Gentle Vinyasa Flow for Flexibility and Balance

Gentle Vinyasa Flow usually includes more warm up movements and the yoga postures are often held for longer times. Sequences are designed to get you moving and setting you free for your life's journey. Connect your mind and body using your breath! 

This moving meditation, Gentle Vinyasa Flow class incorporates breath work, mindful movement and sequences, yoga postures, guided relaxation and meditation to improve Strength, flexibility, mobility, and muscular endurance. And feel a deeper connection with yourself, community, and environments.

Need a yoga mat and bottle water. Blocks, straps, and blankets optional. Wear loose clothing and do not eat for two hours before class.

Meditation and mindfulness practice focus on the fifth and sixth limb of yoga Pratyahara (turning inward) and Dharana (focus/ concentration)

Amidst the hustle and bustle of your day, take a moment to nourish both body and soul with our 'Mindful Lunch Hour' course. This transformative experience invites you to slow down and savor the present moment as you enjoy a nourishing meal for your body and soul. Through guided mindfulness practices, gentle movement, and gratitude exercises, discover how to cultivate a deeper connection to your food, your surroundings, and yourself. Join us for a midday retreat that revitalizes your spirit and leaves you feeling refreshed and replenished for the rest of your day.

Feel the mesmerizing rhythm and beat of Latin and international music. No dance experience? No problem! You'll burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin-inspired dance moves. Enjoy a fun way to get your heart rate up, muscle pumping, and calorie burning blast. 

Sweat and move with easy to follow choreography to a jiggity-jams playlist of songs. The best part of zumba class is that it doesn't even feel like exercise! Just Shake and Groove!

Back by popular demand!!!

Our personal stories make us unique. Make those stories come alive and have the creative satisfaction of putting them down on paper. Capture your memories as a keepsake to share.

This class introduces Social Ballroom Dancing. Learn dance moves that will give you confidence to dance. Also introduces will be Smooth dances and Latin dances. All levels of dancers welcome, from beginner to advanced. Please wear closed-toe, non-slip comfortable shoes. No sneakers.

Please note: Street shoes cannot be worn in the classroom.  The room is equipped with cubbies, where street shoes and personal items can be stored. 

Partner not required. Limited enrollment.

This course introduces the fundamentals of accurate drawing and

rendering three-dimensional forms on a two-dimensional surface.

Materials:

Graphic media includes: 2B pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink.

Students will make an intensive study of line, contour, gesture, space.

and shape, perspective, and principles of foreshortening. 

In addition, the class will include the study of value, light, texture,

and explore problems in design awareness.

Suggested text: Drawing on the Right side of the Brain by Betty Edwards.

Students are responsible for Materials

Rediscover the pencil of your childhood and take it to the next level. Learn how to draw with this exciting medium, explore value intensity, color temperature, complementary colors, form shadow, reflected shadow, and more.

Art supplies:

Pencil 2B, SOFT Prisma color or Spectra Color pencil set, Strathmore drawing pad, ruler, tracing paper, eraser, (electric or battery operated is best) sharpener, erasing shield, desk brush, colorless blender.

Students are responsible for materials.

This course continues the introduction of accurate drawing and

rendering three-dimensional forms on a two-dimensional surface.

Materials:

Graphic media includes: 2B pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink.

Students will make an intensive study of line, contour, gesture, space.

and shape, perspective, and principles of foreshortening. 

In addition, the class will include the study of value, light, texture,

and explore problems in design awareness.

Suggested text: Drawing on the Right side of the Brain by Betty Edwards.

Students are responsible for Materials

Students will develop and practice the necessary vocabulary and skills to complete a simple hand-knitted project. They will learn how to cast on stitches, work the garter stitch, bind off stitches and where necessary, basic sewing skills to finish their original project. Students can follow a sample or use their creativity and imagination to develop their own unique project.

Supply List

Please bring the following supplies on the first day of class:

10 inches long U.S. knitting needles size 9 or size 10

6 - 8oz of 4 ply yarn - color of your choice

A bag for your knitting

Balance your energy, focus on the third chakra, then the heart chakra. Invigorate general strength, digestion and the navel point. Alleviate mild depression and develop the healing flow of life force (prana) through the hands.

Yoga Mats required

This class is for everyone.  From beginners to experienced Yogi’s.

We will warm up, practice breathing, stretching, do some standing poses.  Work on balance, steadiness, and flexibility, in a safe and fun way. Using props(yoga strap and 2 yoga blocks) one will learn how to incorporate these into the practice.

Come, relax, recharge, feel invigorated and uplifted.

PROPS NEEDED - A Yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and a yoga strap.
 

Eliminate your stress. Take care of your glandular system - it will affect the liver, it will relax you.

Balance the chakras and nervous system.

Your vitality is back.

Yoga Mats Required