Have you considered the advantages of online certificate programs? Fitting time into your busy schedule is never easy, but online programs offer the advantage of being available anytime, anywhere, 24-hours a day, seven-days per week.

Adult and Continuing Education at Medgar Evers College is now offering Online Technical and Social Media Communication Certificate Programs in partnership with McMurrey–Brockmann Educational Resources, LLC.

Certificates offered include: Technical Communication Essentials; Online Information for Blogs, the Web, and Help; Technical Publishing; Technical Communication Career Start-Up; and 3 Social Media Certificates (Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced).  Visit https://mcbrock.com to view program details.

These Technical and Social Media Communication Certificate Programs are a great opportunity for students throughout the world via an up-to-date, online-based learning system. The online certificate programs are comprised of courses that feature one-on-one instructional assistance as well as recorded online, state-of-the-art audio-visual tutorials. Each certificate consists of three, four or five courses, and each course is about eight weeks long with direct student–teacher interaction. Courses can be taken individually, concurrently or can be selected “à la carte” from any certificate. Learn more about the courses offered by McMurrey-Brockmann Educational Resources, LLC, on their site at: https://mcbrock.com.

Courses can start as soon as tuition payment is received through the online payment system at https://mcbrock.com. Course assignments, schedules and resources are available via an online, customized user interface. Course highlights include document format, desktop publishing systems, online help, blogs, editing, indexing, web pages and sites, search engine optimization (SEO), emerging social media technology, and of course, good clear concise writing style. Courses feature applications and standards such as WordPress, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe InDesign, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Adobe RoboHelp, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, XHTML, HTML5, CSS2, CSS3.

About the Instructors
In addition to authoring textbooks on their respective subjects, course instructors have worked for IBM and National Instruments, Tivoli, and Dell, either full time or contractually.

Instructor David A. McMurrey is department chair for the Business & Technical Communications program at Austin Community College and has spent seventeen years developing and teaching online courses. He is the author of several technical writing     textbooks.

Instructor Jill Brockmann is an expert in graphic design and social media tools and strategies and is on the faculty at Austin Community College. Brockmann has co-authored a textbook and created social media degree and certificate  programs for such entities as Austin Community College and the Texas   Association of Nonprofit Organizations.

Instructor Amanda Crocker has a long career of technical writing, is a faculty member at Austin Community College and is a former employee of National Instruments.

Inquiries and Registration

For Technical Communication contact David McMurrey at dmz@McBrock.com
or by telephone at 512.476.8691.

For Social Media Communication contact Jill Brockmann at Jill@McBrock.com
or by telephone at 512.906.2960.

To register visit https://mcbrock.com

Did you know that Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) jobs are continuing to increase rapidly as the population ages? 

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate Program offered by Continuing Education at Medgar Evers College includes CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG and CPR. The PCT Program will prepare you to work as an entry-level Patient Care Technician in a clinic, hospital, wound care center, or long-term care facility. Upon completion you will be able to check vital signs, perform CPR, assist in medical exams, and perform EKGs, basic lab procedures, and phlebotomy. Textbook fees and external exams are not included in course fees. Required: GED or High School diploma or existing CNA Certification. If paid all at once, the total cost of the PCT Certificate is $2185. If paid course by course, the total cost will amount to $2285.

OPEN HOUSE for CNA & PCT
Continuing Education will host a CNA / PCT Open House & Orientation on Oct. 6 from 6:30-8:30pm. To attend please RSVP to Ms. Anderson by phone (718-804-8846) or email: danderson@mec.cuny.edu.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
A CNA works under the supervision of an RN, LPN, PA or MD, providing assistance to patients with daily tasks. You will learn patient care skills such as feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, exercise, movement and patient call signals. You must complete 120 hours of training (90 classroom hours followed by 30 clinical hours). Textbook is required. Textbook and external exam fees are not included in course fees.

CNA Accelerated Daytime Option:
HC-CN102F Mon—Fri., 9:30 -1:30 pm
Oct. 9—Nov. 9 23 sessions  $1,200

CNA Saturday Option:
HC-CN101F Saturday, 9:30-5:30 pm
Oct. 13—Jan. 19 13 sessions  $1,200

CNA Evening Option:
HC-CN103F Mon.—Thur., 6 – 9:15 pm
Oct. 9—Nov. 29   28 sessions  $1,200

Phlebotomy
Learn proper blood collection techniques and the preparation and proper handling of blood specimens in a hands-on supervised environment using mannequin arms and artificial blood. Learn anatomy/physiology of the circulatory system, aseptic techniques/procedures, communication, medical ethics, and safety procedures. Textbook required. Book/external exam fees not included.

Phlebotomy Daytime Option A:
HC-PH102A  Mon. & Wed., 2:30–5:30
Oct. 15—Nov. 14  9 sessions       $500

Phlebotomy Daytime Option B:
HC-PH12E  Mon. & Wed., 2:30–5:30
Nov. 19—Dec. 17  9 sessions       $500

Phlebotomy Evening Option:
HC-PH102C  Mon.—Fri., 6–10 p.m.
Dec. 3—Dec. 11     7 sessions       $500

Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Learn basic cardiovascular terminology, anatomy and physiology, recognize cardiac arrhythmia and properly place ECG leads and proper maintenance to obtain an accurate 12-lead EKG. Textbook is required. Textbook and external exam fees are not included.

EKG Daytime Option A:
HC-ER103A Tues. & Thurs., 2:30–5:30
Oct. 16—Nov. 13    9 sessions    $500

EKG Daytime Option B:
HC-ER103B Tues. & Thurs., 2:30–5:30
Nov. 20—Dec. 20   9 sessions     $500

EKG Evening Option:
HC-ER103C Mon.—Fri., 6–10 p.m.
Dec. 12—20 7 sessions      $500

CPR
Learn CPR on adults/children/infants. At completion receive an AHA certificate.

CPR Daytime Option:
HC-CP101    Thurs., 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 15 1 session          $85

CPR Evening Option:
HC-CP10E    Thurs., 6 – 10:00 p.m.
Nov. 29 1 session          $85

To register online visit www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE.

Learn About Our High-Impact™ Coaching Certificate Program!
Coaching is a $2.4 billion business in the U.S. More people are using coaches every day. Becoming credentialed is vital to success as a coach in this increasingly competitive market. These intensive training programs will prepare you to perform as a fully-trained coach, providing independent coaching sessions and full coaching engagements. Completion of the program provides all the training hours needed to become credentialed as an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Option 1: Virtual Based Learning Program:

• Conducted via webinar and “teleconference classes”
• Attend from any location; no travel
• Begins Monday, October 15th at 12:00 PM. Call Chaya at 347-240-8899 for the full schedule and pricing.

Option 2: Blended Learning Program:

• Four in-person classroom hours per month and two monthly “teleconference classes”
• Learn in a college setting with others
• Begins on Tuesday, October 16th at 9:30 AM. Call Chaya at 347-240-8899 for the full schedule and pricing.

Graduates of these programs will gain the skills to:

• Structure coaching conversations
• Utilize coaching theories, models and frameworks in a skilled professional manner
• Successfully conduct a coaching conversation, session and full engagement
• Work with clients to set goals, promote action, manage accountability, and create awareness within the ICF Code of Ethics and Core Competencies guidelines
• Chart their own pathway towards their individualized coach approach to support clients in achieve the results they desire
• Have a core body of knowledge about coaching theory and models
• Understand the range of possible settings and populations with whom they can use their coaching skill
• Learn strategies to build and market their business
• Be able to work with assessments where appropriate, such as DISC, 360 Assessment, Clean Sweep,  and more

To successfully complete the course, participants will need to: attend and participate in classes, both in-person and virtual (teleclass); complete assignments from each class; complete a final paper; submit an audio recording of a coaching session for proficiency review; complete a supervised practicum during which you will receive practice and guidance while working with your own coaching client(s); complete three months of mentored coaching practice.

About the Instructors:

Janine Schindler, ICF Master Certified Coach, International Executive Coach and Trainer:  She was the first two-term president of the ICF NYC Chapter and serves on the global ethical review board. She is part of New York University’s coaching faculty and curriculum development team, trains for Results Coaching Systems, and founded her own global company JAS Coaching & Training Inc. in 2001. She was named Woman of the Year by the National  Association of Professional Women

Chaya Abelsky, ICF Professional Certified Coach: Chaya founded her own coaching business, Triumphant Journeys LLC, in 2007, that focuses on personal growth, after receiving certification in Coaching from New York University. With clients ranging from high profile public service professional and funders to people from all walks of life, her mission is the same: to help clients take on their lives with full joy, commitment and action.

For dates, pricing or other questions call Chaya at 347-240-8899 or email her at
HI-C@triumphantjourneys.com.

We are planning to host our Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Open Houses on Thursday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. These Open Houses will provide opportunities for the community to register for upcoming fall programs.

Our certificate programs and courses are for working professionals seeking to advance in their current job or to transition to a new one, those new to the workforce, those seeking to rejoin the workforce, and those simply looking for personal enrichment opportunities.

Fall 2012 offerings include: Wedding & Event Planning, Nonprofit Entrepreneurship, Bookkeeping and Accounting, NY Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Licensing, Food Protection, IRS Registered Tax Preparer Exam Prep, Get Paid To Talk: Making Money With Your Voice, Notary Public, Medical Billing & Coding, CASAC, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG, CPR, Patient Care Technician (PCT), PCT Exam Preparation, French/Creole Healthcare Interpreter, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Exam Review, Web & Graphic Design, Microsoft Computer Applications, Web Video Production, Website in a Day, Digital Publishing for Apps, E-Magazines and Tablets, Spanish, GED Prep, Writing Skills, Line Dancing, Sewing, Piano, Financial Literacy classes, and more. View all listings at Continuing Education Course Listing.

New online programs include Technical Communication Essentials, Social Media Communication, Online Information for Blogs, Help and the Web, Technical Publishing and Technical Communication Career Start Up, and High-Impact™ Coaching, which provides online and blended-learning options. Visit www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE for more information.

ACE fall Open Houses will be held at 1534 Bedford Avenue, 2^nd Floor, located on the corner of Bedford Avenue and Eastern Parkway next to the B-49 bus line and one block from the Franklin Avenue subway station (2,3,4,5, S). Accepted forms of payment at the Open House include credit and debit cards. Individuals purchasing classes at Open House are eligible to receive 10% off tuition on select courses; discounts cannot be combined with other offers. Cash and money order payments will be accepted only at the Bursar’s Office. Personal checks are not accepted. For more information call 718.804.8850, email ace.info@mec.cuny.edu, or visit www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE.

Welcome to Adult and Continuing Education at Medgar Evers College, CUNY!

We are looking forward to using this blog as a way of sharing information with you about upcoming offerings and events, as well as about relevant news impacting your lifelong learning.

For this first post, we would like to share with you why certificate programs are such a great investment. According to a study published in June 2012 by the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University (see link to full report here), “In America, the postsecondary certificate has become a cost-effective tool for increasing postsecondary educational attainment and gainful employment.”

Here are more interesting quotes from the report’s executive summary:

“Two out of every three workers who have a certificate and a college degree earned the certificate first, an indication that certificates can serve as a stepping stone on the way to a college degree.” (page 1, Executive Summary)

“For the unemployed and underemployed, certificates can offer a jumpstart in the labor market.” (page 2, Executive Summary)

“For incumbent workers, certificates can be the most effective way to catch up, keep up and get ahead in their chosen field.” (pages 1 and 2, Executive Summary)

“Certificates have superseded Associate’s and Master’s degrees as the second most common award in the American postsecondary education and career training system.” (page 2, Executive Summary)

In other words, these quotes are attesting to the value of certificate programs for adult learners regardless of college attainment or current employment status. When you consider taking just one course versus a certificate program, consider the long-term value which a certificate program will add to your future earning power and career potential. To learn more about certificate programs offered by Continuing Education at Medgar Evers College, visit www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE.

Fall 2012 Open Houses will be held on September 20 and 26 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at 1534 Bedford Avenue, 2nd Floor, located between Eastern Parkway and Lincoln Place just one block from the Franklin Avenue Subway (lines 2,3,4,5 and S). Visit us online at www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE, email ace.info@mec.cuny.edu or call 718-804-8850 to inquire.